Tokio—The municipal authorities have decided, according to the "Yamato," to. carry out the reconstruction of 1,000 bridges in the, city during the new year. Of) these 300 are of wood and will ba replaced by modern iron-framed bridges.
According to the authorities, the bridges to be reconstructed cover an area of 23,800 tsubo, the total expenditure required for the purpose amounting to Y.1,400,000.—Réuter.
Curnese papers report bankruptcies among Chinese firms in Saigon to the extent of over $8,000,- 000. Speculation in exchange and rice is reported to be the principal cause. children are here from the Chefoo School for the holidays, and Miss King who is teaching three pupils here had two weeks' vacation.
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