1S62.] the Isthmus of Krau. SGI 



establishment of running steamers, and that a vast amount of time 

 will be saved over present routes. Of the political bearing of the 

 subject, we have said nothing, but holding in view that the line 

 from Ceylon to Cochin China, is nearly straight, we are convinced 

 that if Great Britain does not take it in hand, France must, with 

 every chance of a profitable opposition to the P. and 0. Company in 

 their line with Europe to Calcutta via Madras. 



Alex. Fraseb, 



Captain, Bengal Engineers. 

 J. G-. Forlong, 



Captain F. E. S E. 

 Ex. Engineer, Tenasserim Provinces. 



