The French authorities began their task in November, commencing from the Bund end of the cree.
'The pipes which are being used are slightly bigger than those laid down in the Defence Creek, each being sft, long. The diameter is the same, 4ft. Gin. They are of ferroconcrete, and have been made by the prisoners in the Frenc' gaol. at Lokawei. They are taken from the prison to the Yangkingpang by the prisoners, so that the expense incurred in) manufacture ind transportation is very small, The foundations upon which the pipes at different parts of the 02 The Bund. the pipes!
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