Kashing, July 13.
Amid all the rumours now circulating, what seem to be the facts are:—First, The Northern troops stationed at Kashing are.on the way to the frontier (boundary line between Kiangsu and Chekiang) to anticipate any entry of hostile troops into this province I hear that Wangkangehin, guarding the Grand Canal, Kashan, the railway, sand Ping-wu, the coast approaches, are already being fortified similar to the way in which Chekiang was defended in May-June 1916.
Second, The Hangchow troops have advanced to Kashing 'n sufficient numbers to protect this city and form a reserve line of defence.
Third, martial law is in force, more strict than usual.
The city is quiet, but an uneasy feeling growing that something may happen.
The farmers and country people are hard at work on rice planting. too busy to be concerned about anything else, Later.
At the railway station the above is confirmed in part and denied in part. The gist of the situation Chekiang is on the defensive and soldiers are guarding the boundaries.
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