ie being pushed. The machinery which was selected by Mr. Tang is nearing ita destination. Carrying heavy machin over mountain passes and along rough ron is not an easy task, and we trust the work of Mr. Tang will not be interfered with just'when ho is ready to begin work.
GENERAL, The acting Viceroy has appointed soldiers to remain in the vicinity of the foreiga compounds to: prevent any possible disturbance.
The annual mesting of the Methodist Episcopal Mission was held in this city. The reports were very. encouraging and to gutlonk for the coming yenr exceeding:
Dee Kilborn of the Canadian Methodist it
Mission will leave Chengtu in July. He expects to visit the London hospitals before returning to his Canadian home.
Ist March.
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