Travelling on these inland rivers gives one some little idea of what could be accomplished if only there were a Government in existence who would give encouragement to the developing of the natural resources. Steamers of considerable size could navigate -this river for 00 miles south of Nanchang all the year round if only @ sound. policy Of river conservation were in force, As it is there is more time lost by merchants in travelling these 300 miles tHan would pay for: all that would be needed to put this river in proper shape (and keep it s0) for quick transit, If such waterways were in the pos session of other progressive states, what revolution there would be, and what a good use would be made of
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