The report which appeared in Russian newspapers last Friday, that due to the occupation of Nantao by Japanese troops neither passports nor visas will be given to Russian emigrants, naturally caused acute anxiety to many, Especially hard hit are those whose business necessitates their Jeaving, and those who had planned that with the retreat of war away from Shanghai they would restore trade connections with Tsingtao, Tientsin and Dairen—the sources of a good part of the winter supply of foodstuffs and delicacies for which Russian restaurants are so famous Technical Institute A meeting of the administrative board of the Russian Technical Institute (which is supported by the French authorities; was held recent-
M les Grosbois as The crisis through which this school is passing as a result of the present circumstances was discussed and the general opinion was found to be that the troubles are not of a permanent nature. In spite of a dearth of applicants, the first course of the season will begin as scheduled. Mr. E, M. Gran, the well-known local architect, was invited to give lectures in his speciality, Mr, Kestranek, M. Eng, will give lect on refrigeration, while instruction in the field of internal combustion and automobile construction will be in the hands of Mr. Sentianin, During the absence of M. Guillemont, the honorary treasurer who is now on long leave, Mr. Jaspar kindly consented to carry out his duties.
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