Hangchow, Apr. 18.
The C.M.S. finished its half-yearly conference to-day and the Bishop left to visit country stations up the river. The educational policy of the Mission was discussed and defined and it was decided to push forward with vigour not only medical but all the school and college education in the Province. A new step forward is being made in re-opening the Taichow Hospital by two Chinese doctors from the Hangchow Hospital at their own charge.
The weather is cold and damp and bad for the silkworms.
The price of the new tea grown on the West Lake hills has fallen a little the last few days.
Because of the silting of the river and the difficulty of getting on board the boats, floating pontoons are to be used at Changtow for the benefit and safety of the passengers who cross the river in thousands daily.
The Arrests of Chinese at Blagovestchensk Peking, Apr. 24.
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Blagovestchensk has wired to the Government saying that some time ago the Reds there arrested a number: of Chinese merchants. The Chamber protested about it and wired to the Government over a month ago asking for redress, but now the Red police have taken 25 leading Chinese business men to Chita for trial. The Chamber therefore desires to register another protest.—Reuter.
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