The Police force consists of over 1,500 men. They are well dressed, and form a fine body of men. From a forsigner's point of view, they seem too crowded on the main thoroughfares, to the neglect of the side streets. But it is pleasant to see the success they have attained in directing the traffic.
During ® conversation with the head of the police force I was glad to hear a confirmation of the fact that torture is really being done away with. Our city house is next door to the yamen where it was formerly administered, and the anguished crieo of the sufferers were terrible to hear, especially during hot summer nights when oases were judged to a Late hour. Such punishment as is now given, is altogether different, and is Kept within reasonable bounds.
Railway Progress, The railway is progressing eastwards and should reach Kueitehfu in January. When complete, the journey to Shanghai will be greatly shortened, I believe to three day:
On the western side the construction work has stopped at Mienchi on account of lack of men and funds consequent on' the war.
The traffic is exceedingly crowded now, and promises to develop when the way is fully open-
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