Peiping, Apr. 1.
The railway between Tungchow, 12 miles east of Peiping, and Kupeikow, fon the Jehol border, was officially: opened to-day. It is the first Japanese enterprise since the occupation of North China, A further section between Kupeikow and Jehol city is, still under construction—Reuter, Tne _newly-proclaimed Wel Hsin Government for Central China, which is anxious to gain control over the local Customs, will probably confirm the local Customs Commissioner. Mr. Chu Chang-nien, in his present post, states a message to the "China Dally News." Mr. Chu, it is pointed out, isa son-in-law of the veteran politician, Mr. Tong Shao-yi, who was Fecently prominently mentioned for the post of President of the new re~ iglme although he did not actually join it, and is thus on speaking terms with the authorities of the Wel Hsin Gov ernment, ning of March in order to make use of the facilities for winter sport offered by that district. Competitions were held, participated in by ten Russians, ten Chinese—the latter being classed here as "Manchurians"—and up to 60 Japanese headed by the champions, Takahashi and Ogata. The sports meet was opened by figure skating demonstrated by the above mentioned champions, followed by an obstacle race in which 20 men took part, the conclusion, which was heartily enjoyed by. all participants he former were vited to a spe Which they were presented Japanese meal Special towels for memory. decided to hold such competitions regularly in the future. "Skil ways popular among Russians, and eat present winning popularity among Japanese. It also seems to be finding: favour among Chinese youths interesting wedding took place recently. providing a happy ending to 2 wat ig said 10 have stretched over a considerable Jength of time. While an aeroplane instructor in China several years ago, Mr. Matteo el Pocco made the acquaintance of Miss Shiversky Shanghai, 'The tides of fortune, however, took him to Abyssinia where he opened 11 construction office, But the Hlussian girl still ived in his memory. and after proposing—and being accepted—by mail, he arrived here with the sole" aim' of marrying Miss Shiversky, 'The couple left for Abyssinia' a few days after the nuptial ceremonies were concluded.
With 800,000 yuan laid aside for the improvement of steamship accommodation, the Harbin Navigation Bureau is doing all it can to attract passengers for trips along the Sungari and other rivers in spring. Although the Bureau possesses a total of 376 vessels, only 112 of these are Steamships, the Fest being mostly wooden barges, "The figures of the Life Insurance emees in North Manchuria, dealing with the period from October 1, 1937 to February 24, 1938, were published recently. 'The number of people who insured their lives with these offices was 5854, representing policies amounting to 1,130,000 yuan.' Among them were 3876 Manchus, 1,882
Japanese and 46 Russians.
Existing tariffs are to be reduced, was Tevealed' recently by Mr. Matsuoka, President of the South Manchurian Railway. The new tariff for coal has already been ooided upon, and will be published 'A large group of skiing enthusiasts on April 1. Other new tariffs will come into effect on October 1.
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