Of the opening of new schools there no end. The latest is a large industry institution the funds for which are being raised by the Governor and the Salt Commissioner jointly. An old Buddhist temple of ample proportions has after groat deal of opposition been confiscated and is being fitted up for the school. About $2,000 per month has been promised for the running expenses. The management is to be in the hands of a family among the gentry named Kao This the same man against whom there was such an outery some time ago for selling mining privileges in the province to the Italinns, The school is expected to open at the beginning of the year. some say within the present year; already there are over 800 applicants for the 130 places available. Tuition and food is free; instruction is to be given in Agrioulture, Mechanics, Commerce, and Mining, or Metallurgy. The teachers are coming from Japan; four have already been engaged. The Governor is quite enthusiastic over the new venture und seos no reason why it should not be a great success LINCHINGCHOU,
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