Even with the powerful support of General Wu Te-chen the automobile, Club of China has to admit that it Kas to far failed to induce the local authorities to reopen Chapoo to the public. This failure is to be regretted, especially as the Chekiang Provinei Government's officials appear to be wolved in what, in the absence of jan explanation appears to be a def, finite breach of faith. It was stated, some weeks back, with every evidence of authenticity that they would be able to ensure the reopening of the resort early in the Spring. The Spring has passed and Summer upon the world of China, yet neither thas Chapoo been restored to public, lacces nor have the Chekiang authori-. ties expounded the cause of their inability to full their promise. This all seems very unfortunate. In 2 matter of this kind the course befov< the officials is clear. Either they cannot reopen Chapoo or they can. If they cannot, the public has a right to ask that they should explain their inability, If, for some reason or other, they are still bound to consider military requirements nothing could
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