Among the Ruined and Pillaged Villages from Liuho to Quinsan: Canals Poisoned by Corruption, Fields Desolate and Homes Ruined The appalling disorder of the now partially deserted war area as described by recent visitors to the scene is one which will be felt for With the state willie o long one. which took place in many French Villages during the Great War. In the garage of a Chinese Motor Ca, who before the war ran a service of buses between Liuho and 'Shanghai, six vadly mutilated cars were to' be seen when. recently visited. Five others, it was stated, were removed by" boat by the Kiangsu army. The building itself was badly damaged by shell fire while within the offices a notice warned visitors not to enter as a mine had been placed there. Qut-side and in the environs of the town signs of fighting are to be seen. ed.an important centre of activity.
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The trenches made by the Chekiang troops are far superior from the point of view of construe tion, having been made for a stubborn defensive. Like many of the trenches in France they are con structed with connexion trenches jand covered passage ways for the Purpose of supply distribution. On the whole they show evidence of good planning. Most of Livho's inhabitants since the looting took place have fled. Some have made Pro: ceeded northward along the broken into several times though ye-closed. There are still a good many Kiangst troops around Kading and these are mostly maki their way along the canal to Qui Others are proceeding: to replace the guest troops (troops of other provinces) who are returning northward,
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