Through the kindness of the Rov. Mr. Webster, the vigorous Honorary Secretary of the Newchwang Branch of the above Society, we are able to give a few more items of news in regard to the Society's work. Mr. Webster writes "The two Chinese gentlemen have both very willingly consented to serve on our committee. We had a meeting this morning at the American Consulate, when Mr. Chen of Tai Ku Bean Mills, was prosont and was fully initiated into the history and doings of the Society here, I expect much valuable assistance from him in the future, The Chinese members of our committee are now Mr. Chang of the foreign firm of Yuan Lai, Mr. Chen of the firm of Tai Ku Yuen, and Mr. Chang Tung-kang.
"Prior to receipt of your wire we had been in communication with the Chinese railway authorities, and through the kind help of Mr. Liang, the Director, had received free passes for refuges over the line. We have also been working in perfect harmony with the Viceroy's society. HE, Yuan sent a wei yuan to assist in the work. He was instructed to make the north side of the river his headquarters, and to ce-operate with us by receiving the refugees whom we sent across. This plan has worked remarkably well. We have kept strictly to the destitute refugee class, men without money, without work, without prospects, women and children escaping from disturbed districts.
"They have been provided with a temporary homo and food in the refuge here, and sent over the river in batches of 80 or 100 at a time.
"We have got a strong committee, thoroughly organised and ready for any "We have got a hospital equipped in every detail, so that if a battle takes place to-morrow in this neighbourhood we could take in 50 desperate cases at once, and many more less serious if the occasion demanded. Several doctors are waiting to be summoned by wire and could be here at a day's notice.
"We have got alarge native inn for use as a refuge, capable of accommodate
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