In view of the forthcoming re-procession of Weihaiwei, arrange-tents are being made by the China Bere N. Ca, to act as off:
carriers between Shang-the northern port, orders Communications in thi 'The appointment of the shipping company to carry mails' cones as a reself of the impending. cspiration of the agreement entered into with the China Navigation Ca.
The China Merchants at the pro-sent time have two vessels on the:
North China run, these being the Hsinfumg andthe Hsinming, which, a rule, have omitted Weihaiwei from their schedule. Under the new arrangement, it is expected that these vessels will pay at least] one call at Weihsiwei each week: for the transportation of mail and to pick up passengers. Should trade conditions warrant, an extra vessel will be placed into service rd calls will be made at Weihai-
Wei at micro Zrequent intervals.
It is learned on very geod authority that the China Merchants S.N. Ca. have sent a letter to the Kesting that the National Govern-rent Should follow the example of the British Government ty granting a yearly subsidy of, say, $4,000) to cover the cost of mail transportation, ike to seo'more of those parks anil open spaces for the good of Shanghai ahd their own belief in its future.
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