Chungking, Oct. 31. The disarmament of the two British ships here has now taken place and the officers and men left for down river on the last trip of the Shuhun. At the last moment, ten minutes before leaving, the Chinese informed the officers that no one would be allowed to' go on board the Chinese steamer in naval dress. There was a lively scurrying for a time in their endea-your to find civilian dress. It was reported that within fifteen minutes from the time they were given notice, they were ready to leavd, but according to eye-witness-they resembled a band of pirates rattier than bluejackets. One man has been left in charge, while Messrs. Mackenzie & Ca. have gencrat oversight of both vessels.
The U.8.8. Palos left for down river last Saturday, two days after her sister ship, the Monocacy, reached here. She took up her moorings in the small river below the American Mission. Mrs. Carter, the wife of the captain came up on the last trip of the Shuhun and I understand they are to live in the lower bungalow of Captain Plant on the hills opposite Chung-King. One day four merchant steamers were in port at one time, which is record for Chungking. All incoming and outgoing steamers seem to be full up with cargo. The new boat for up river left on Tuesday on her maiden trip.
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