tsin, Apr. 11.
Work ea the improvement of the Haiho is expected to commence on Monday next. As previously report the Central Government has pproved of the temporary scheme fas already outlined by the Haiho River Improvement Commissi and it was then simply a question of receiving from Nanking certain documents ofan official nature and other details inherent to the earrying out of the scheme.
K. Little, Deputy Commissioner Of the local Customs for his consideration and approval which would eliminate the delay in question. A deputation of the Japanese Shipping Association also called upon the Deputy Commissioner, who promised to consider the matter, at the same ime pointing out that his duty was (1) To. protect the Customs revenue and (2) To increase the Port facilities
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