'A few robberies are reported from the more distant parts of the district, but in the main things are quiet and business goes on as usual, The great heat of last Monday w responsible for the death of a lift girl in one of the mills, It was relief to all kinds of workers when the mercury dropped several degrees Tuesday afternoon, compliance with a request from the Chinese residents of the Philippine Islands, Dr, C. T. Wang has asked the Government despatch a cruiser to Manila, for what purpose, it is not stated. ° The matter has been referred to Admiral Yang Shu-chuang, the Naval Com Tokyo, July 21:—The scheme of the Japan Air Communications Company which is now in good pro-ress towards completion will be made public shortly. The first air route in contemplation will be between Tokyo and Dairen via Osaka, Fukuoka'and Seoul, Another! one will be selected a year late between Fukuoka and Shai The first trial for carrying pi sengers will commence from the April quarter of the next year-—
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