Mesnwbile the slaughter on both sides terrific. All the hospitals in Hanyang, Wochang aod Hankow are crowded and in addition the Imperialist wounded are conveyed for the most part by ral to Hsiokan and the north, is no attempt to conceal 1"sses ther side, The blood of both parties is thoroughly aroused. When Chibli and Shantang men are opposed to Honanese you expect to ace as stil a fight as will be put op anywhere la Chins, Imperialist goos have so far more than compensated for republican nambers, their communications cat be in an enviable position,
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