Of course, every new brooms Sweeps well. And all Reformers have good intentions. Will they be able to carry them through? On that judgement has to be reserved. But foreigners and Chinese—will agree that it is absolutely necessary to have in this city one organi tion which can truly represent all the Chinese in the city and which shall have sufficient influence to enforce its decision and to keep its promises. Such an organization can become an important element for construction in Shanghai. If the Reformers fail, there will be new Reformers next year. for a vacuum must be filled.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.