There are five lines in Chinkiang and every day we hear the whistles of these little steamers as they come and go. The boats are loaded with passengers, and. competition is the life of trade, but it is impossible for us to see how five lines can ive, The northern terminus is Tsing-
The survey party arrived here several months ago and put down their stakes from the South-gate up to the Settlement. It is hoped that the line will soon be begun. The natives are more eager for the innovation than the foreigners,
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