Recruiting stations have now: been established in the Chinese city, Nantao, Kaochangmiao (the Shanghai Arsenal), Lunghua, Chapei and the Shanghai North Station but, judging from the number of men enrolled, these have not attained much' success. About 50 ren were recruited yesterday and wore sent to Woosung for training. 'A. statement was issued by the} Chekiang authorities to the effect that 400 recruits have been enrolled and that only 100 more are needed, but this is not believed in Chinese circles, Conscription continues in Chapei tome 30 men having been roped yesterday in spite of the assurance of Col. Yen Chun-yang, the martin! law commander, that no more coolies would be' impressed.
Captain Kiang Cheng, acting Comtnissioner of Shanghai and has issued The orders for the sealing up of the Lunghua branch of the Kiangnan Arsenal have been over-ridden, Col, Yen (the martial law commander) having issued an order to this effect under instructions from
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