A specimen of his work which will appeal strongly to western minds is the construction of main roads in the province. Ibs methods of road building are those of an eastern despot; but rent though the present hardship inflicted, the ultimate good cannot be denied, 'A series of arterial roads has deen planned, leading out from the capital to important centres in the province and connecting with water~ ways beyond, From Kueiyang w Anshun, a distance of stages, the' road has been finished. An extension to Hsingi is built in parts. Eastward to Kuciting eer ready completed, Southeast to Fushan the work is in operation, to be definitely completed by the sixth moon (Ausust), proing connection with the waterys of Kuangsi. North to Taunyi a portion of the road is eon plete, anda branch road from Anshun to Tating under survey.
The work of consteuetion es earn ed out under Road Department, of which the dor Governor Chow himself, "The survey are undertaken" by three Chinese engineers who received their training in America. Mr. 0. Todd, of the Famine Relief Commis,"has been in charge and has made (we trips through the provine, Matevial for the road available in large quantities alone the route. Where brides and culverts are required, skilled labour is employed and wages paid, but Detow, the ordinary market rates Chow Hsi-cheng is a great be-Viever in signs and portents and Such arts as physiognomy. He Practices geomancy and himself altered the site of his mother's Brave to accord with his own ideas of "feng shui."
Prior to taking office, every official, even the smallest tax colleen for, has to come personally to the Governor and take an oath before an idol. Three papers are prepared setting forth the penalties for betrayal of trust by those holding office. One paper is kept by each of the contracting parties. If the official fails in his duty, the contract already condemns him and the Governor has no part in the: condemnation.
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