Further up-tiver at Chungking an unpleasant incident occurred when }seversl loading sampans started a dispute with the str. Chinan whicl had on board an armed guard from fof one of the American gunboats there. The dispute arose over cargo and the coolies attempted to rush [the box, whereupon the guards opened fire and according to reports three Chinese were wounded, Changsha it is expected that all Americans will have left. by April 17 when the American, Con sulate will probably by closed. The coal Labour Union in that place has threatened the American consul with violence and completion of evacuation now only awaits the arrival Americans from the interior.
The British consul still remains at Changsha in H. M.S, Woodcock Dat to all intents and parpose city is closed for foreigners.
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