In consequence of the growing use of meterships, vessels can now travel for increased distances without calling at intermediate ports, this facilitating trips around the Cape of Hope and through the Panama Cdnal. The competition has in. consequence been keener for a considerable time past owing to the. reduction of charges [and dues in South Afjican ports and the lowering of transit charges through the Panama Canal.—Trans-Ocean.
Under the scheme, the number of primary schools will be increased from 4$ to 200, with at least 100 of them in operation by the end of the year. Official Chinese figures on elementary education gave the number of primary schools at 746 in Shanghai, the Settlement and Frenca Concession inclusive, before the hostilities, Examinations for principals and senior teachers to staff the projected institutions were held on Monday [at the Pootung First Primary School, according to the "Nippo."
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