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far as possible by the Public Works Department it
would appear from subsequent reports that the cable is
still not working properly and that it requires a thorough
renovation. This would involve a very heavy outlay and it
has been suggested that it would prove more economical to
substitute a Wireless Installation; I am in communication
with the Naval Authorities with regard to the establish-
-ment of such an installation.
3.
As stated in my Despatch No. 277
of the 16th. November last various complaints appeared
during the year in the publie press on the subject of the
China Coast Meteorological Register. It is now being in-
-proved in accordance with certain recommendations of the
Chamber of Commerce.
4.
I have further, on the representa-
-tion of the Chamber as to the paucity of available in-
-formation regarding Fogs on the China Coast, caused the
appendix on Fogs to be added to the Report now submitted.
5.
A new system of Storm-signals
consisting of a drum, cone and ball has recently been adopt
-ed on the China Coast in place of flag-signals, and was
introduced
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