Wo heard " few weeks ago that five nationalities were coming from the north through Hsiichien, Word came to the district magistrate that they must he protected as they passed through his borders. On questioning, your correspondent as told tnt it might be five men instead of five nationalities,—it was not known certainly! Hecould not hear who these foreigners were, or what their business might be. We have beea looking for these visitors, bat, so far, they have failed to make the appearance.
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