Many of the old Jap who had snug, comfortable little businesses here before the Incident are now doing very badly owing to unlimited competition, and are beginning to regret the "good old days." On balance, the Chinese, as usual, would seem to be getting the best of it as between the "two families.
For, although one does not come across him in Japanese shops, in his own markets and fairs there are always a large number of Japanese soldiers and civilians to be seen making purchases at the Chinese stalls. No doubt, the Japanese are making their purchases in Federal Reserve notes, which, in the long run, the Chinese have got to provide, but for the time being anyhow they are greasing the wheels of the Chinese retail business.
Not only in its outward appearance, but also in the character of its inhabitants, has Peiping undergone marked change during the last twe years. Even after it had ceased to be the capital it had remained an important Chinese-cosmopolitan centre, with a large number of permanent residents from other parts of China. Many retired officials and Other wealthy southerners, liking its climate, its facilities for amusement and its general atmosphere, had made the city their permanent home. me who'can to and very large s are doing so; the roads are filled, with all sorts of furniture being
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