Linchowfu, Feb. 10.
The electric launch which arrived here yesterday brought the news of cattle thieves who are at work near the market town of Uinkiang. At this time of the year the water in the upper reaches of the river not sufficient to permit the electric launches taking heavy cargo from Liuchow. On this account, live stock, which has now become one of the principle exports from this district, are taken in native junks down the river as far as Uinkiang, and there shipped on the launches. On Friday last, as it drew toward evening, a band of robbers, numbering it is said one hundred, raided the cattle sheds and made off wit! the stock. The soldiers stationed at Uinkiang were immediately notified, and at once started in pursuit of the marauders, but as yet no word has reached us of the outcome of the During the heavy rains in December a large portion of the foundation of the city wall near the West gate collapsed. Now, as it is nearing the old Chinese New Year, and robberies in the country districts are increasing daily, the officials seem apprehensive for the safety of the city. Special precautions are being taken and the rebuilding of the wall is being pushed on with vigour. Most of the stonemasons in the city are employed on the job, and it is hoped to complete the work by the middle of February.
Anxiety, though possibly exaggera ated, is not without cause, The market town of Pehpeng some ninety li from this city, has again been
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