Notwithstanding the high prices for everything, yet never for cen-taries has there been such a boom ling. The widening of the: streets necessitated the tearing down of walls id buildings that have stood for age In their place! literally thousands of shops have been erected. These are mostly' two stories, and are well built and often fancily painted giving men the opportunity to make a liv-[ very modern appearance to the ing for themselves. When it is said] city. It is evident that the pro-that there ave sufficient men tol perty' of Chengtu is in the hands carry on, it does not mean that|cf the wealthy classes, probably there are men standing at street corners, or sitting in tea shops! Vooking' for jobs, as wag the case 10 and 20 years ago. The residue of men after the army has taken its toll are carrying on, but under entirely different circumstances. A working man now is a person of] far more importance. He is sought! after. Formerly one to two hundred cush was considered a good wage! for a day's work, now he receives! from one to. two thousand. In 'y department things have changed. A change has come in the manner of living. Notwithstanding the advanced prices of everything, the workmen are better} clad and better fed. Te is amazing, what quantities, of what might ps termed luseri or at least com-the families of the old time officials, who were able to provide for their The new buildings are rented at good money the money is well invested, All the improved streets have lectrie Tights, and though from three four times wider than the old, yet it is dificult for the ricshas get through the crowds that throng them. Auto-cars, aute trucks, and auto-buses have also nade" their appearance. Deaths} have been reported, and a scale of indemnities has Geen arranged! recording to the measure of blame that may be attached to the pedestrian in not obeying traffic romulations.
Auto-buses are due to run the big road running to Kwan forts that were unknown a few: years ago, are being displayed the areades and the newly proved streets.
40 miles distant.
As this is one of the popular} Summer resorts, they be! much appreciated by the foreign community, as they can reach th: destination in a few hours where now it takes two hard days.
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