'That auch a work of importance cannot be carried out forthwith, as it involves diverse interests and' re-Guires "thoughtful "planning and cult financing, was clearly fet, the conference, and so it was decided that the inomaers represent: Inge the different. government of ganizations should study "the qvestion carefully and giving their, opinion under the two. following (6) To provide a new direct outlet to the sea, either through the! existing delta or through a new delta to the south, An Estimate of $32,800,000
The cost of the above scheme using the southern route, which is general accepted as the better of the two, would cost about $32,800,- }000. That the expenditure of this! amount is both wise and justifiable in order to save the prosperous! port of Tientsin from dilapidation has been discussed by Mr. T.. Pineione, Chief Engineer of the Haiho Conservancy Board, in his letter to the Minister of Interior dated September 22. Tt is hoped that both the government and merchants realize the urgency of the situation and will ce operate to the fullest extent for the consummation of this important scheme.
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