In order to keep down bandits on the border between the provinees of Hupeh and Hunan, the Tupans of the two provinces have come to a mutual agreement. Hsiao Yao-nan and Chao Hong-ti have agreed that one division from eac province shall be detailed as a special force for bandit-suppression upon the border. Part of this force will be stationed to the west of Yochow and Yangloshih (on the railway) in order to guard against tthe danger of any marauders from the direction of Kiangsi. The command of the whole force, including both Hupeh and Hunan troops, will be given to the Hupeh General Chang Chia-muh, Since the robbery at the Ta Hsing: tion of Money-c several times to discuss what means! of self-protection are possibly for them. They have asked the police an. thorities to increase the number plain-clothes detectives who watch the streets of Hankow. AS a thor measure, they have decided that in future all money-shops should close their doors at 6.00 ry evening. Since robberies ature are usually committed set, oF Into in the evening, stiner Any' money-changer who keeps his shop for this hour, is liable to be heavily fined or to be expelled from the association.
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