After being in full operation for only thirteen days, the system of railless cars, begun in Shanghai a few months ago by the Shanghi Tramway Ca., has had to be abai doned for the time being, and it is problematical when the service will be resumed. The only road traversed by the new cars was the Fokien Rord, and-when everything was promising well it was found that the tord foundations were in such a weak state as to be unable to stand the weight of the ears. Originally. many years ago, the foundations of Fokien Road were of broken brick, and in course of time this material has become pulverized, with the result that the' foundations are now of mud. The rad being chip-paved, the weight of the cars had the effect of foreing the stones down, and for this reason the service has been temporarily stomped. The only chance now is for the road to be concreted, and it is hoped that in due course it will be rendered suitable for the new traffic.
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