London, Mar. 19.
The Chinese Government Purchasing Commission is placing extensive orders with British firms for the Nanking-Kiangsi Ralway. Shipments wil begin with $8,000 tons of ralls, which are equivalent to 305 miles of track. These wera secured at a price Well below the highest figures since ruling. "Meanwhile, tenders are being asked for twenty locomotives of the "282" type, seven "080" locomotives, 200 freight and 50 passenger cars, and workshop equipment. The total value will exceed £800,000.—Reuter, Tue suggestion of Dr, P. W. Kuo, d.reotor of the Foreign Trade Buret for the Organization of a tourist bureau to stimulate travel Cuina by people abroad ing a favourable response and a meeting of the promoters will soon be called, reports the "Sin Wan Pao."
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