The main work is done by 9 labour, An effective ongunization has been built up, by which the work is controlled and tributed, s0 that eventually one family is made responsible for the. construction of one small section of roadway in its own locality. and has to prepare its own graded stones, lay and gravel for that section. Families with means can purchase exemption from the levy or provide substitute.
After.the route has been surveyed and the levels marked out, the road Mukden, May 18.
A new long-distance telephone between Dairen and Seoul, 700 miles in length, has just been completed and ix expected to be opened to the public on May 20. By thi Tine it will be possible to connect all the South Manchurian centres: with Korean cities, The through charges from Dairen to Seoul come to about ¥ per eall.—
Reuter.
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