Peking, July 29.
The systematic searching and sealing of the houses of Anfuites continues to interest and excite the citizens and particular zest was added to the proceedings today by the spectacular search of the Finance Board.
There is no definite information as to the arrest of any of the leaders though according to the rumour-mongers thes have all been cornered.
The apparent non-compliance by the Japanese with the action of the British, American and French to clear their properties in the Legation Quarter of refugee Chinese men is giving rise to considerable comment in Chinese and foreign circles. The Japanese Legation claims that no decision was come to at the meeting of the Diplomatic Body and that, further, the only property owned by the Japanese in the Legation Quarter is the Yokohama Specie Bank and as there are no Chinese taking refuge there, it is unnecessary for them to take action.
As the decision does not affect Legation properties there is a belief that Anfuites are being sheltered in the Japanese Legation, which is intensified by the failure f the Japanese to associate thei-selves with the Allies.
The country about the capital is being scoured for deserters. Large quantities of equipment taken from the Ist Division are piled up at Paomachang stat%on, including 20 three-inch guns with ammunition, guns without breech blocks or s{ghts, but Gen, Wa Pei-fu is taking them over.
Numbers of disarmed men of the Ist Division are being taken 2 Honan where they will be dis-ride Chang Tso-lin has issued an announcement that he has taken over control and guarding of the military road from Peking to Mukden. meaning, of course, the railway which he guarantees to protect. Only one train is running per dav ach way between Peking an? Tientain and they arrive hours late.
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