The only dissenting voice was raised by certain Chinese circles who regarded the scheme as inadvisable owing to the disruption of regular schedules, Others however. point out the adherence of the Chinese to "Ole custom" and their aversion 10 any= thing synonymous with change. 'The news time incidentally corresponds with Tokyo time, Announcement' of adoption of the scheme by the authorities was made 8 few days ago, on a day when inclement weather and cold gave no place for consideration of summer hours. The following day, however, the weather changed for the better. followed by balmy spring days.
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