Ichang, Sept, 30.
Ships on the Upper Yangtze are being commandeered by the military irrespective of nationality: for instance, the str, Wanhsien (British) brought down 500 soldiers, the, str. Ming (American) brought down 250~ soldiers, the str. Shuhun (French) brought down 500 soldiers and the str. Kweilee is said to have taken 2,000 down to Shasi All Chungking steamers are held up here for the present as it is certain that if they go up they will be commandeered at Wanhsien and sent back with troops.—Reuter,
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