The high authorities of Hupeh report the completion of certain river works at Hanyang and the repayment of the sums advanced for their construction, It appears that five years ago the river embankment gave way at certain spots to the east of Hanyang and adjoining the town of Hankow. Its immediate reconstruction: became urgently necessary and there was at the same time some dredging to be done in the Yiitai River. The magistrate made his official inspection in company with a number of leading gen,
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