Another correspondent writes:—The United States Commission arrived at Chungking on the 1th of January and were to start for Ichang on the 15th. The claim of the Methodist Episcopal Mission has been settled for is. 30,325; that of the American Baptist Missionary Union, the popess not having come to hand, is still to arranged. This will complete the American claims.
It is understood that the Commission will make a full report to its Government on which final action can be taken.
The Chinese Authorities offered every facility in assisting the Commission in its work; and marked respect was shown to it by both officials and people. The retu: ning missionaries have been well received. and have been aided by the officials in procuring property.
14th January.
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