Peking, Feb. 14. News from the seat of war—the Chinese seat—continues to be of the most contradictory character. To-day a message from what is usually regarded as a good source states that Luchow has been occupied by the rebels. From another source, equally good, we hear that the Government troops have crossed the Yangtze and have driven the rebels away from the heights overlooking Luchow. As a matter of fact Luchow is still in Government hands, and no longer immediately threatened.
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