"In consideration of the fact that the Powers concerned have agreed that as the fixing of the prices of commodities under the revised tariff was made during the war, such prices shall be subject to further revision two years after peace, China considers that before "the proceedings now contemplated for increasing the import duties and abolishing likin are actually enforced the Powers should be requested to take part in a prior revision of the import tariff so as to make the listed values of commodities correspond with actual values and to raise an income sufficient to compensate the loss from likin.
"In view of the foregoing considerations," the Note adds, "The Government hope that the Powers will' carry out the above arrangement."
Finally the Note emphasizes China's intention to proceed immediately with increasing the import duties and the abolition of Tus Great Northern Telegraph Company announces that—telegraphic communication—_ from Viadivostck to Blagowestchensk and stations en route is restored.
Ix connexion with the Hankow War Memorial, it has been decided to.ask for a limited individual subscription, and to record only the names of those who died on service. A proposal was made that the names of all volunteers who went Home should be recorded on the memorial.
Receurmixe for the Hongkon; Volunteers proceeds very slowly, an conscription is being more or less seriously discussed. Up to a week ago, enrolments numbered only. 156, including 115 re-enlistments, 17 returned men rejoining, and 2% recraits. The number of applicants over 44 years of age was 40.
The China Sugar Refinery Coin: pany has, it is rumoured, made a profit of over two million dollars on last year's trading. The balance sheet is expected to be out within a fow days. A dividend of $25 to $30 is expected to be distributed to the shareholders, according to talk about town. "Hongkong Telegraph."
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