We have received from Mr. G-A. Fitch, hon. secretary of the newly formed Pan-Pacific Association. a copy of the constitation and by-laws. These are too long to publish, but it may be emphasized that anyone in sympathy with the Association 's eligible for memberip. An important part of the projected work {s the formation of a tourist bureau, with the following objects:—a. To make places of interest in China better known, both in "China and abroad, To urge the improvement of the facilities of travel to all places of interest, and to this end to secure the cooperation of the different transportation companies.
To encourage and assist in the preservation of monuments and ani quiries.
To induce the railways, etc, to erect rest-houses and hotels at suitable places for the convenience of the travelling public, To encourage and supeiviso a service of guides.
To arrange and publish fixed rates and tariffs for hotels, houseboats, carts, ponies, guides, servants, bearers, etc., etc,, for all places of interest through: out" China. g. To secure the cooperation of the National and Provincial' Governmente in these objects.
To arouse and maintain the interest of both thie Chinese and foreign public in these objects.
The chairman of the committee in charge of this work ts Mr. H. Middleton. There is no subscription to the Association, expenses being met by voluntary contribution.
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