The object of these studies wilh of course have direct bearing upon Sino-Japanese relations, as it is proposed to conduct practical studies Of definite value to both China and Japan. As explained by a member of the committee, Japan borrowed from the ancient culture of China and it is now Japan's turn to lend her more advanced modern scientific methods to China, The Japanese rectors of the Institute all represent men who have gained distinct. tion in their respective scientific fields in Japan and who will help process: of developing a "research mind" in China. Within the next three years, seven pro-|W, mising Chinese scientists will be chosen as fellows of the Institute and sent to investigate conditions in other countries with a yearly budget respectively of $6,000. It in felt that no better use could be made of the Funds derived from the Japanese portion of the Boxer Indemnity Fund than that fen couraging the best minds among China's trained scientists to devote their energies towards the application of scientific principles! in China in every feld of endeavour, a uring, tthe boiling, opera in the immediate vicinity of id examination shed and to extent which renders the bull dangerous, notwithstanding the fact that it has been extensively shored up. This being so, it has now become necessary for the Customs authorities to vacate the building forthwith, and move into the completed portion of the new building. The old shed will be dismantled and removed within the next few days, and when this is completed the Bund will be widened to the extent of about 43 feet, In the meantime it will be im-Fossible for the Customs publicly to record the arrival and departure of steamers on the notice-board. But we understand that every effort. will be made to hasten the completion of the new examination shed, when this information (the arrival and departure of shipping) will be Publicly exhibited as heretofore,
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