We were all glad to welcome back our old friend Mr. Cheshire from Szechuan. He looks none the worse for his long and fatiing overland journey with its rough jolting over Chinese roads. He speaks in the very highest terms of the courtesy and Kindness meted out to the American party all along the route by the officials. The Chinese government, has been informed of the satisfaction which the arrangements made for their safe conduct and comfort have created in their minds. Much good will undoubtedly flow from this journey overland of the Commission. We await with expectancy the interesting report which the Commission has doubtless prepared.
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