One of the most important points, says the Director General, along the whole course of the Yellow River is Huangmén in Yungtsé Hsien. It is this spot which first receives the force of the current as the river issues from the mountain regions. A large breakwater was erected here by the late Director, and has proved tu. great service in' breaking and deflecting the strength of the stream. Since then a sum of five thousand taels has been set apart annually for repairing the breakwater. During the past autumn and winter this allowance has been spent in strengthening the works with loose stones. The amount of stone used was 71,712 square feet, and the cost Tis, 5,016.—Referred to the Board.
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