Taiywan, Nov. 18.
Preparations are in, progress for the construction of a railway' line from Tatung to Puchow, which will be the principal north-south route of communication in Shansi. Sur-
Yes of the various districts to be traversed by the proposed railway fare nearing completion, and it la expected that construction work will be. started In the spring of next year from both terminals.
To reduce the number of nem-ployed in the province, the Recon: struction Department has decided to employ only those out of work. A umber of German engineers have been engaged to take charge of the work while funds for the constructtion will be advanced by the Shansi Provincial Bank—Kuo Min,
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