One of the two match factories of this city is at present closed, presumably for "lack of capital." The difficulty of obtaining materials from the coast, as well as the long, distances from which the needful wood is brought, contribute to the disadvantages under which this new industry is carried on. "But the compulsory manufacture of "safety" matches instead of the old! phospho?dus make furnishes another obstacle, for the safeties have not, takeR the popular fancy' as the old product is is no demand for them. Thus the Chinese match-maker for the sent appears to be a martyr in the interests of humanity at the instigation of the League of Nations.
It is interesting to note that the manufacture of the tinder cases with flint and steel continues to be good native industry and is of course the safest of safety spark-producing methods.
Nov. 17.
Very extensive." movement of troops is proceeding on the main central road.
Recruiting for many branches of military service is also proceeding very vigorously.
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