Foreign News: Mah Jongg

The United States Government will not recognize Mah Jongg as dominoes—even for customs duty.

A method has been devised whereby the duty will vary according to the value of the material used in the manufacturer of the " tiles."

Thus, if tiles used to " pung" or " chow" with are ivory, they will cost more to bring into the U. S. A. than would a set of tiles made of a cheap substance. It follows that any skittishness with valuable tiles will not be appreciated by the owner.

In China the ancient and honorable game of Mah Jongg...

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