Ichang, Nov. 27.
the early part of the year conations "of trade, with West China [were poor and prospects of, provement. seemed to be nil, About the beginning of August a change took place and the various shipping companies had to sit up and take notice. Gen. Chi work for the rehabilitation of Szechuen was beginning to bear fruit. Would Yt last? Is it just a flash in the pan? It has lasied and for tour months mow there has been more cargo than the ships could handle, Godowns are full to overflowing, lighters are fled with cases. containing motor trucks, and at. times vessels from Shanghai could not be [Siseharged until a ship arrived from up river, One British firm has had eight ships on the West China run while another has been chartering ships from other companies in order fo enable it to get as much cargo up river before the low waler se son sets in, The river is falling now and ready the Wanhsien and the Yun-yang Maru have proceeded to Shanghai. The other large ships of the Chiawo and Wantung class a fon their last trips.
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