"On Tune Othe pawnshops in Canton all went on strike as protest against a new tax. They have not yet resumed business, and great inconvenience is being caused to the poor people in the City. "It reported that they are about to resume.
The question of the Ci Governorship has not yet been finily settled, but it is almost certain Gon. Hsu Shao-ching, who was Givit Governor some months ago will be re-appointed. He. is. well by the merchants, and durin rare of office was popula Police, and Merchants' Volunteet fon the North Parade Ground in about ten days time. It is expected be about 5000 men on parade and they will be inspect ed by Dr. Sun Yat-son and Gen. Hsu Hsiung-chih. The arrangements are in the hands of Gen. Wa Te-chen, the Commissioner' of Police and Commander of the Provincial Gendarmerie.
The Foreign Consuls and comm to be invited.
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