As already stated several times in these columns, agents of Boxer chiefs she are in effect the organisers of the allied villages movement (Lien-chuang-huei) in Chilli, have come down south with two specific objects in view, namely, first to spread the movement in' the Yangtze Valley and secondly to procure modern arms and ammunition, There are said to be several of these agents in Shanghai who should be searched for quietly, if possible, and their movements strictly watched; and it is farther alleged that these men have quarters in one of the principal alleys off Park Road, and another in Hungkew, la the vicinity of the northern end of the Shansi Road bridge. Finally looking at what has gone before it would be imprudent with the light of experience in our possession to "pool-psoh" any warnings that may be sent us, for, as the Celestial proverb has it (in such cusses) "it is better to believe that there is danger in the air and prepare against it than to be sceptics! and then repent when it is too late" Iv conclusion it may be stated that the only difference between the old Boxer movement and the new is the assumption by the latter of the motto "Destroy. foreignd away missionaries and convert the Manchus and up with the Han (Chinese) dynasty!" Amore comprehensive motto than the old one which supports the
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