Peking, Mays 11.
At yesterday's meeting of the Cabinet Dr. Wellington Koo and Admiral Wa Vu-lin pointed out the deplorable condition of the roads in Peking, which has recently been the subject of unfavourable comment by both foreigners and Chinese, and suggested that part of the proceeds of the new house tax should be devoted to improvements of roads. This was agreed to by the other members of the Cabinet, Jand it was decided that-the matter [should immediately be brought to the attention of the proper author~.—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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