Vigorous preparations continue to bbe made by the military authorities for the transportation of troops to the front and during the week-end no fewer than half a dozen batches of Chekiang troopers passed through Shanghai on their way ta Kiangsi, vid Nanking. Strict precautions continue, extra patrol being Ponted on duty vat night on the streets, "a severe censorship has been established.
Pence emissaries left Shangh: last night for Nanking and Hankow to interview Marshal Sun and Gen, Chiang to-persuade them t> enter {into peace negotiations but it doubtful if their efforts will meet with much success, Marshal Sun sent subordinates to Shanghai, to obtain from the local banks. "loan" of $160,000 in order to. meet emergency expenses. The banks at once acceded and the money was sent off by. special train, The recruiting agencies - have enrolled some 1,500 coolies locally.
ese men are being sent to Nanking for a period of training after which they will be sent to the front,
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