With reference to the Council's Inst minute on this subject (Gazette p. 106), replied from the remaining, two Guilds consulted are submitted, from which it is noted that the Gold Guild expresses some disfavour on the ground that the undertaking would encourage extravagance and be of no real benefit, which commenced to lean over northwards one year after its completion, but this was directly attributable to the southern half of the foundations being piled over the whole area whilst the northern half was piled only at. the angles. The leaning was rectified by rawing through the joints in the south and west walls. With the weight distributed over raftlike base' the subsidence. may be expected to take place evenly, provided due care is taken that daring construction one portion of the building ie not carried to a much greater height thoo the remainder. The question may be asked whether i the case of subsidence of hea structure, the ground underneath in compressed or whether it may bs expected to rise elsewhere.
From observations of certain works I am led to the conclusion that the latter is the case as several instances can be cited of bescrpea cag weeps Neeson Guild raites no objection, giving its opinion that the effect-of the Pagoda as bs fie Kemnels 4 the Gordon Road for regards trade will be neither of advantage) 4 period of one week or longer nor prejudicial. citoumstances may direct; their owners, report snd dingratn compiled by when identified, will be prosecuted. the Manicipal Engineer is submitted, Doge. wearing ineffective mbzzice will dealing with this j reject from " technical bbe regarded as comtzzled. standpoint. The documenta are ordered Enquiries on the subject 6f lost or! for publication forayed dogs should be made at the Gordon Road Police Station (Telephone Sbanghai,'March 7, 1910. No. 3248).
I made preliminary report 6n this By order, subject on January 10, and since that time the Council has been in W. E, LEVESON, correspondence with the promoters and
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