'A telegram from the Constabulary Taotai of Soochow dated Febroary 18 was received by the Shanghsi Taotai, asking bim to ce-operate in refusing an asylum to the refugees who have by some means arrived at the Shanghai railway terminus. It was found that they came from the famine districts of Kiangpei and Anbai travel-Ting on foot covertly, and_ their number was between 400 and 500, The local authorities, having taken prompt measures, succeeded in expelling these unwelcome visitors only day alter the receipt of the intelligence of their presence. The Pacchan and Shanghai district magistrates acted in concert this time.
February 21.
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