As to the condition of affairs in Denmark, Mr. Funder observed: A heavy hand rests on our country. Trade is paralyzed. Ships ars laid up alongside each other in the har-hours. The money market is upset, and the cost of food is rising everywhere. A draft on the Hongkong and Shanghai bank, for which one always got cash, was refused. Was loan possiblot No. A small advance! No. They would send it to England for collection. The soldiers were mobilizing and there waa everywhere determination to defend the neutrality of the country with all ite might. The breadwinner was away from many families, and despite the work of publio distress committees and private charity, much distress prevailed.
The Return Journey, Mr. Funder left Copenhagen for Shanghai on August 30, travelling vie Malmo, Stockholm, and Raumo to Petrograd, and completing the journey in twenty-six days. The Wagon Lit service being suspended, he travelled by the post train from Petrograd. The journey was slow, but without any serious disadvantage, and very cheap, the cost of a first class ticket from Petrograd to Dalny being only R.138, equal to Mex. $150. The food supplied at wayside stations was excellent, and for gaining an insight into Russian life. The fact that neither vodka not beer, nor similar drinks could be obtained en route shows that the sober loan" scheme which we announced recently is in full operation. Travelling was comfortable, but there were many delays in consequence of the numerous troop trains passing towards the ephete of war.
With regard to the story of the destruction of the German Embassy in Petrograd, Mr. Funder says all] that happened wae that the Embassy windows were smashed,
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