It Was Founded By That Dynasty, And Was Regarded As An
Important Position For The Command Of The Three Provinces Kwei-Chau,
Kwang-Si, And Yun-Nan.
(Biot, p. 168; Martini, p. 137.) But
we shall explain presently the serious difficulties that beset the
interpretation of the itinerary as it stands.
NOTE 2. - Several Chinese plants afford a fibre from the bark, and some of
these are manufactured into what we call grass-cloths. The light
smooth textures so called are termed by the Chinese Hiapu or
"summer cloths." Kwei-chau produces such. But perhaps that specially
intended is a species of hemp (Urtica Nivea?) of which M. Perny of
the R.C. Missions says, in his notes on Kwei-chau: "It affords a texture
which may be compared to batiste. This has the notable property of
keeping so cool that many people cannot wear it even in the hot weather.
Generally it is used only for summer clothing." (Dict. des Tissus,
VII. 404; Chin. Repos. XVIII. 217 and 529; Ann. de la Prop. de
la Foi, XXXI. 137.)
NOTE 3. - Tigers of course are meant. (See supra, vol. i. p. 399.)
M. Perny speaks of tigers in the mountainous parts of Kwei-chau. (Op.
cit. 139.)
NOTE 4. - These great dogs were noticed by Lieutenant (now General)
Macleod, in his journey to Kiang Hung on the great River Mekong, as
accompanying the caravans of Chinese traders on their way to the Siamese
territory. (See Macleod's Journal, p. 66.)
NOTE 5.
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