We hed all been, for her, ow easy ich Fell ning of her into our port could damp the hearten sincerity of the welcome whi h the community were prepared to offer, AIL honour to the indefatigable manner in which he has worked t secure the success of the great undertaking upon which his heart' has set. Many a man has been izhted for accomplishing projects ut much less importance. If Me. Little is a knight he is at least knightly, nly well earned the honour and esteem in which he is held by all those who are really interested in the welfare and commercial develupment of this part of China, The ship's steaming time from Tchang was 72 hours, but a reduction has to be made on account of the time spent in attempting to ascend some of the rapids unaided.
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