March 28.
Shanghai is inured to the thrill of receiving distinguished birds of Passage. To-morrow the elegant ake tents move in the other di- Empress of Britain will once again fection. Tu both cages, the matter anchor off Woostng for a short one which ies directly between space of time while her happy the landlord and tenant. As Mr.|care-free passengers brave the Sparke hinted, the merits of each inclemency of the Whangpoo in particular case should be the his leonine mood of March to governing factor. 'This does not|sample Shanghai's wares, overlook the importance played by Shanghai's sights (if any) and, thigh rental charges in determining' possibly, to check the accuracy of the cost of living here. And it is) there writers who wax eloquent suspected that the overbuilt con- over Shanghai's wickedness Gition to which Mf Sparke re-, night. Meanwhile, on a more ferred can really have only a leisurely visit here, a welcome Aimited influence in redueing those has been given to Dr. John charges. In some respects, owing, Oliver Gorce, Professor Paul fo the sudden access of new con-|Pelliot and Mr. Gene Tunney. ditions—notably a rapid industrial-|Dr. Gorce, as the Editor of that leation—Shanghat "Is in urgent most "attractive magazines need of housing accommodation of tional Geographic Magazine" has {ie cheaper Kind and' the absence been commended in advance to all
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