Since last writing comes the news that a taxi service is being established in the city. The ears are to be supplied by the agents of Ford and Dodge, respectively, in The narrow tortuous streets will now be perilous. to pedestrians and occupants of rick~ shaws, if these taxis are to be driven at the same reckless speed as have been the very few motor vyebicles. which "heretofore "have been allowed on our For the streets of Changsha, besides being narrow, are full of right angle turns, round. which no notice of an approfhing vehicle can be given with any certainty, In the negotiating of these, Chinese chauffeurs will need to learn that it is imperative to slow down, Another new method of transport for this port, that we are promised, is @ speed boat to run between here and Hankow. It claims to be able to deliver its passengers here within 12 hours. So far sixteen hours have been the minimum for the journey. by train, and 24 hours by passenger steamer,
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