Tientsin, 17th August.
Tbo "Ta-Kung-Pao" (* L'Tmpartial") which was trying to incite the Chinese niorchants to boycott American goods, has been suppressed by order of the Chinese Government. received orders to start at once for German Esst-Africa, The large floating dock, having a bearing capacity of 16,000 tons and a length of 125 metres, was successfully launched this morning at 9.35, many officials and a large number of ci both Germans and Chinese, being present. It is now being towed by tug-boats to the place prepared for it in the harbour, where it will be moored. This is the largest floating dock launched fter having been fully completed on shore.
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