Reason for Bad Condition of Avenue Foch Officials of the French Secretariat stuted to our representative on day who called to obtain their view on the recent agitation regarding road repairs, as discussed in the correspondence columns of the "North-China Daily News," that the F.M.C. and its Public Works Drpartment were—giving much thought to the subject, At a meeting of the Council which lasted very late on Monday right, a spirited discussion—took place' over the repair question, specially the condition of Avenue Foch, The Council seemed unanimous in deciding that this road must receive attention as soon as weather conditions permit, It was brought up by the Engincer-in-Chief, Mr. H. de Botssezon, L.at, that repaies fad been going on spae until the sudden freeze two weeks ago which was followed by the jete rains. Under these' conditions only. temporary measures could be utilized, The cold snap of the past two or three days will again delay the work.
Tt was agreed by the officials seen on Tuesday that the present paving was of a poor texture, but they say that it is merely a substitute until such time when asphalting, or some other useful surfacing could be laid. This has already been started on parts of tre rond but cannot be completed for many months.
It was also mentioned that the work done in connexion with the paving of the bridle path which used to be in the middle of the road has done much to delay the work of paving it correctly.
Consideration has also been given to the work of repairing the other toads which were brought to the public "attention in our cor respondence, and in this regard. the Council are of the opinion that all Tossible is being done at the present to remedy the situation and that it will be a matter of time before all roads will receive the Tue acceptance of parcels for places on the Yangtze beyond Hankow has been suspended. 4
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