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 to anything synonymous with change. The new time- incidentally corresponds with Tokyo time, Announcement of adoption of the scheme by the authorities was made a few days ago, on a day when inclemeht 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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