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merchandise over the pass to and from this town and Nánngán fú in Kiángsí.
This province is well watered. The Si kiáng
and Peh
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kiáng, i. e. the West and North rivers unite at Sánshwui, a few miles west of Canton, forming the Chú kiáng or Pearl river, which flows by Canton, Near Whampoa, the Tung kiáng or East river," joins it, and their united waters dieembogue at the Bogue. The West river takes its rise in Yunnan, and drains the northern part of Kwangsí, while through the North river all the superfluous waters in the north and western parts of the province flow off, and through the East river those in the northeastern districts. Canton is thus easily accessible from all parts of the province. Many small streams dis- charge their waters into the ocean along the whole southern coast.
Province of Kwangsi.
Kwángst, formerly called Yuehsí, extends from lat. 21° 50′ 15′′ N., and long. 4° 10′ to 12° W. of Peking. It borders to- wards the north upon Kweichau and Houán; east upon Kwangtung, west upon Yunnan, and south upon Kwangtung and Cochinchina. Brass pillars mark the boundary. The chief river is the Sí kiáng or West R. and its numerous branches, many of which
annually overflow their banks.
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The capital of Kwangsí is Kweilin fú in lat. 25° 13′ 12′′ N. long. 110° 13′ 50 E., and lies on the Kwei or Cassia river (whence it's name), which is a branch of the West river. It is described as a poorly built city, situated in the most rugged part of the province, surrounded by canals and branches of the river, destitute of any edifices worthy of notice, and having no great amount of trade.
Wúchau fû is the name of another town on the same river, at its junction with the Lung kiáng or Dragon river, where uniting they form the West River, in lat. 23° 29′ N. and long, 110°51′ 15′′ E. It is the largest trading town in the province. All the export trade and import trade of the province passes through it. The Lung, Yuh, and Sz' are the principal rivers in this province. -
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Province of Yunnan.
Yunnán, extends from lat. 21° 40′ to 28° N.; and from long. 101° to 18° 50′ W. of Peking. It borders towards the north upon Sz'- chuen; towards the east on Kweichau and Kwangsí; west upon