reported that there are now 6,000 troops on the outskirts of Shang bai, excluding those at the Arsenal. A great namber of these are described as being no more than armed coolies, who been recruited daily. They using a field off the North Honan Road Extension as a parade groood, and recraite io all stages, from the awkward squad to those who are receiving the finishing touches, are tobe seen. Whi very great namber are apeoldierly appearance, their officers are aid to show
work.
onsderable Knowledge of military
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