In contrast with this persistence in the old, comes some occasional evidence of the new. Just inside the large East Gate there tower up for 300 feet the new iron lattice work aerials of the wireless telegraphy station. These came into being, so the popular report has it, because.the Governor wished to be in constant communication with his chief at Loyang. Where there is a will, China usually can find a way!
A new movement in the intellectual world is also a sign of hope. Some of the leaders of China have discovered the great illiteracy of the people, and have
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