Further interesting proposals in connexion with the Woosung devel-lopment scheme are given in the "Shunpao."" The first thing which will be decided, says this paper, is the fixing of the localities for wharves, factories, and a business centre, together with the drafting of a scheme for road construction and the provision of electric power. Messrs. C. C. Nieh and Yung Tuhsung are said to have given their support to a scheme for the opening of a large creek between Chengju and Tsaidaukong, in Paoshan, which will form an outlet to the Tahu Lake. 't is also proposed to build a road beginning at Woosung and extending along the Yangtsze river to Liuho, thence to Zangzoh, Yuanhodong. and—Soochow, continuing alongside the 8. N. railway to Shanghai, thus providing means for motor transport. A steam lauath service betwee Woosung, Fokien and Longsan is: also under consideration.
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