'There is a great deal' of tension these days, but from all sides come expressions of loyalty to the Government, and quiet confidence that the Tight thing wil be done. Of Jeourse, peace is still hoped for, but fall agree it must be peace with The harvest is promising. A few Jdays ago there was a heavy downpour of rain. One more, and the crops will be safe, "As there was con-}inued rain through spring and early summer, it was feared the heavens might be shut up at this time as dur-ting the drought three years ago. But now the farmers are throwing off cit fear and "hope for a good Great efforts are being made to [beautify the surroundings. The trees planted on both sides of the motor Fonds have at last got a start. Some were planted years ago, but the saplings were" broken" off and destroyed by uncontrolled youngsters:
Chungsan. Park, started on a hill near by some. years ago, has been Jmoved to outside the West Gate, a much better place.- We told them they could-come for any flowers we had ae we were glad to contribute our share. So they came and made quite a big haul, Tue petition of local silk factories:
1 the cancellation of embargo. on.
cocoons placed by provincial governments has been referred to the Ministry of Finance by. the Ministry of Industry.
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