are en route for this part of the country from Kansu, or thereabouts, their object and definite destination being unknown, Rumours are many both as to object and destination, the latter ranging from Port Arthur to Kiaochou, but all being in some way connected with the foreigner. This has a disquieting effect on the country. A portion of these troops are. Mahomedans, who are said to cause more trouble en route than the others, The natives feel some anxiety regarding their coming, 8th June.
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