Japan's Decision to Continue Extensions In pursuance of the decision reachced at the Eastern Conference held in Tokyo the other day, the Gove ment has decided to push on with the construction of Kirin-Hoinyang land five other railways in Manchuria Jand Mongolia, As to the Taoaan-'Tsitsihar railway, one of these lines, the construction of the part between Anangchay and Tsitsihar is now suspended owing to Russi objection. but the present Government is determined to go on with its Hongkong, Aug. 7.
Mrs, Clarles Mackay was murders ed at eight o'clock yesterday even ing on the Shaukiwan Road on her way home to the Taikoo Dockyard Two Chinese stabbed the lady, who was accompanied by her 14- year old nephew. The murderera pushed aside the nephew, who went home and reported the incident. Mr, Mackay immediately proceeded to the scene but his wife had ale ready died. fe ig believed to "have No arrests have yet been made.
Reuter, Two Chinese Suspects Arrested Hongkong, Aug. 8.
Police raided.a house in Shauki wan to-day and' arrested two Chi nese suspected of the murder of Mrs, Mackay.—Reuter. construction in the face of all obstacles, says the "Mainichi." The laying of the Harbin-Hetho line has also been an apple of discord between Japan and Russia, and the [Government means to complete this Tine also through the agency of the South Manchuria Railway. Company
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