Canton, Nov. 6.
Canton is at present under martial law. Al incoming steamers and trains are being searched, and homes of suspects are closely watched and subject to frequent searches. a Reports are in circulation that Gen. Chen Chiung-ming will attack Canton from' the sea, but hitherto there has been no confirmation of these rumoure.
The operations on the eastern front still continue undecisive, although the Canton authorities are claiming victories in every direction. Gen. Chen's drive towards Canton along the railway vid Sheklung is being vigorously opposed, and, although 'a little excited at times, Canton is stil) sanguine, the request of Dr. Sun, the citizens of Canton are organizing reconstruction committee to confer with the Government.
The following foreign gunboats are now at Canton:—Tho Asbville (American), Moorhen (British), and Matsu, Kashiwa, Sugi and Sakaki (Japanese).
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