Canton, January 22 – A Chinese merchant named Chu Tsun Chung sent a petition to the Department of Agriculture, Arts and Commerce, applying for the monopoly of showing the Cinematograph to the people. The Director of the Department, in reply says that as the cinematograph has been introduced by foreigners, and is not an invention by this merchant. No monopoly can be allowed, and that, as regard protection, it is the duty of the police and the local authorities.