On the Kiangsa side of the Hang-Jchow-Nanking "Highway, 85 miles fom Hangchow, the road continues fairly I for '25 to 30 miles, but from here the country present rolling condition, long gradual grades and some level spots. 'Vegetation is varied and profuse, although it does not seem so abundant as farther south, with a distinct absence of the ubiquitous mulberry, 80 familiar round the Chekiang capital. Fields of grain, some' rice, and wheat waved in the gentle breezes, not so ripe as the rice near Mokan-'The party left Hangchow, speedometer reading 3182, at 8 a.m., and obtained petrol at a bus stop a few miles from the business centre. this point, Mr. 'T. C. Chen, Director Jot the Chekiang "Highways Ad. ministration, who had accompanied them, bade'them bon voyage, returning to his daily inspection tours.
Hire cars will cootinnn to pay ells ntl January lat which mea ofnite attempt" wil be made' to eliminate. this The a single Walifeation for Shanghat owners of nes: Settlement er french Conces-som lleencos: will not be honoured—- carer must have. 0lcenee'tsued by the, Municipality. of Greater Shang-hal. executive committee of the Five-Province Association, including those mentioned above and, in addition; Kiangsi and Fokien have also greed that this licence is valid on alliroads: in these provinces. It was not: without difficulty that this ar-Fangement was arrived at, as there wore. several. "private" roads, but those -were eventually awarded subsidy.
'A party of nine consisting Shanghai motor dealers, newspapermen and others. interested in the Kiangsu-Chekiang Highway, made the pioneer trip from Shanghai over the "new highway to Hangchow, thence to Nanking, starting on Tuesday moming at 7.30 o'clock, The Party arrived in Nanking at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum at 5.05 p.m. on Wednesday.
The party was sponsored by Meares. "Mark L. Moody, Fed. Inc., U.S.A, and consisted of Messrs. Moody, A. L. Meyer, A. B. Forrest, His, ¥, P. Wong, S. Tr. Ying, P. ¥. John, and K. V. Dah A Yepreseniative of Ah Fong took over 100 photographs of the high= way and surrounding counte; From Avenue Edward VII and Szechuen Roads corner (near the ition, leaving at excellent—34
Minghong, at times a speed of 65 miles an' hour being reached. At Minghong, londo ing of ears and provisions onto a large lighter, brought specially from Shanghai for that purpose, and the unloading on. the south bank, occupied time until 10 am, The approach on the far side had not been entirely completed and it was found necessary, to construct temporary runways. These consisted of two 33ft, timbers. An unseen nail-punctured one of the tyres, the party having a late breakfast while repairs were being effected, and Was 11 o'clock before the word "Go" was given.
Tt had at no time been the intention of those in charge to attempt a speed record, rather the venture wae made for the purpose of ascertaining roat conditions to be made available for the: motoring public. Much time was taken in photography. In addition to 40 "stills," a Passing through this gate from glimpse of the thriving. the piliigs. Further on, the sea is fall of fong semi-cireulat th traps, Leaving Zabling behind, the party yegne Utah ae, "which wat ced the car and would not get to on the dyke. - Dogs
tne side until they come tov path. Villagers were astounded at savin the cars, commenting favourably. Fifty miles from Shanghai a. nat ow, constriction allay, wih Single dump car rea parallel to the road for three miles, Cinders." and crushed shells formed the surfacing alternate points. A\stretch of Toose tiles and broken bricks which had not' been rolled or surfaced, foreed the machines into second fears. Assurances were given that these few miles would be In order ly. October 10.
'The stone sea wall beyond Haiyen is one of China's first existing Atlemptn to battle with the cle: ments, Built more than 600. years go, it was repaired. three cen tures "past. 'Its condition is ex: cellent and' waves beat against it Without "apparent effect. Thirty feet high and about ten feet wide, and reinforced with iron uprights fami-mortised, it should endure: a other thousand. years, One. first encounters the Hangchow Bay sca wall exactly 100 mies from Sheagfal and-68 Kilometres from Hang chow, according to the toad stones, which ave been rected every 8
Salt water bathing has been enjoyed, according to their reports "Mangehow residents ins cove [Between Hlaiven' andthe capital. JAO high tide ath high tide bathing in' compara: tively clear water ix. possible, though better facilities are ave Jtble'on the for side of a pomona: tory, but this entails tramping for Considerable distance round ver the point. Road proposals in-lode a spur fo this spet 'The cove mentioned shove' is unsuitable for bathing. at tow owing 40 the muddy deposit.
The road here is in excellent condition, "well. surfaced and Sineers banked, the curves at da erous spots. The present "policy the board isto erect white wooden railings at the worst places Some of the carves are. extreme sharp, but the construction department' has great. plans for the future, while st the present, large gangs. of coolies are building cat Sites one of which is three-quarters Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, after a hin frat and prosperous Capital days. It was sold recently, finished for $4,000,000 to Shanghai capitalists.' The population of 66, 000 boasts of a Rotary Club and commercial organisations, as well a huge aerodrome, where American instructors supervise ' about 200 potential aviators.
According to Hangchow officials, full police precautions would be exercised on the new highway, and should anything untoward in one section, that is, between bus stops, where' gates" have been erected, men on duty would telephone Hangchow officers, who would Communieate with other police in adjoining sections. It is not recommended for the time being at least, that motorists should use the highway after dark. Standards of construction are high, but the Crushed shell surfacing at several points is rather skiddy and a few carves do not lend themselves to rapid driving even in board day-Tight, while on the sea walls, some drivers might become nervous on ark nights, in spite of bright head ights. committee of the Automobile Club of China intend to make official observations after the formal opening ceremony, and a map of the roads of the three There was no question regarding the condition of the highway, which had been constructed four or five years ago. The surfacing was wel! Impressed into the body and its solidarity and substance was a matter of comment by those in the cars. Expert engineering, taking into consideration the terrain, had laid oni highway, which was a credit to sponsor Within eight miles, Hangchow, the Liangehiu Bridge Jover the Grand Canal, have into sight. The structure is of reinforced concrete about 200 ft, in length, and Istrong. enough to support a, proce sion of similar vehicles, The Pink y00 Bridge, farther along but also lover the canal, is wooden-framed fon substantial! piers.
Twenty miles from Hangshow, the oad ford. "The one on the ight faith the Mokanshin cut-off, about 1 Sanchiaopa, junction point
15 miles farther. The foot of the Mokanshan hills is about five miles from Sanchinopy.
Unique in all aspects is the "Bamn-'Trail,' "perhaps 2,000 yards long. Here the road ie' flanked on oth sides by nursery bamboo in Narious stages of growth. Some Shafts were an inch in diameter, others three inches, coolies extract. ting the older trees from the ground. Towering to a height of 28 or 40 fect, this solid mass of bamboo, viewed from an elevation several
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