There is good reason to think that the situation in Chungking is not so critical as Mr. Fraser's burried evacnation and our telegram of the 12th, published above, might be taken to indicate. The Viceroy, Kuei Chin, insists that there was no cause forthe withdrawal of the Customs staff, and is very anxious that they should return and reopen the port, He promises protection on the journey, and that he will maintain a specially selected guard at Chungking.
Hosiwu, 10th August.
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