Some years ago. an enterprising official located here collected funds to the amount of about $300,000 to be used in employ the poor in public works, Ho thus engage them to clean out ponds, plant trees, ecetera, but it is said that only about one-half of the money was used and that the remainder is still lying here. in. the prefect's yamen unused, Whether this bp, true account or not does not affect the feasibility of the plan above suggested. What we need is a trustworthy official to carry it into successful execution.
18th April.
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