Tokio, Mar. 22.
The Upper House yesterday, by tative of the Chinese who have given liberally, and of the churches, missions and foreign community in Ningpo. After Bishop Sing had offered prayer, Dr. Sugg, the medical superintendent of the Hospital, gave an account of its history since its founding 37 years ago.
The Taoyin's speech, read by the Rev. K. E. Zi, Principal of Trinity College, was happily conceived. and specially appreciative of what was due to Miss Wadman's personal efforts, as well as of the philan-tropic and spiritual aims of the Hospital. Miss Wadman followed, recounting the history of the undertaking, and specially acknowledging besides the support given by the Taoyin, the encouragement end assistance received from her committee, Messrs. Hsia Hengchang, Koo Yuen-sung, Vi Me'- taining much of their portable property was completely cleared out.
Practically: no rain has fallen for months, and the farmers are in great straits. The rice crop has been attacked by some kind of weevil, and much of the rice destroyed.. We usually depend on rice from Kuangsi, but none has come forward for d 1 some considerable time, and all the rice required is imported from Annam. The price hag Yisen 25 per cent. within the past month The Rev. N. Mackenzie and family of the Church Missionary Society are shortly going home on leave, The Rev. E. T. Loader is: taking Mr. Mackenzie's place during his absence. Miss Dunk and Miss. Tracey, of the same mission. "have also arrived.
143 votes to 8, passed a Bill providing for a jury system in Japan, to be effective five years hence.—Reuter.
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