From Our Uwa Correspondent, Harbin, March 14.
Through heavy falls of snow, the railway line has been blocked between Anda and Tsi, and traffic suspended entirely for over thirty-six hours, The breakdown gangs report that the snow drifts in places were as much as seven feet deep. Seventeen military trains were held up in Harbin, but on the partial clearing of the line were quickly despatched one after another. The soldiers appeared perfectly happy inside the box-like goods cars which, though without any scating accommodation or win-are provided with a stove plentiful supply of hay. Being cooped up for over two weeks in a decidedly stuffy atmosphere does not seem to affect there lusty creatures, who spend a deal of the time singing Russian airs which for the most part are anything but cheering.
Investigation in Mongolia, An expedition of investigation into Mongolia is to be undertaken this year by Russians who have already secure usent of the Mongolian Government; the party, under the leadership of Baron Witte and composed of experts, will investigate the—statistical economical conditions and the natural history of the country. The expedition will start out in April and continue its work for seven months this year and a sum of Rls, $7,000 has been appropriated.
It is reported that the Chinese Government, on account of the
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