Amoy, Sept. 21.
The situation in Changchow is kaleidoscopic. When Chen Ching-ming commenced his advance upon Canton several changes were made, one of these being that the Northern troops came up to Changchow, and they are now garrisoning the city. Their behaviour is said to be an improvement on that of the Southern troops. A relatfie of General Chen Ching-ming is in charge of affairs still. Showd Chen Ching-ming ye successful, and succeed to the power in Canton, he will naturally make his headquarters there, while should he be unsuccessful, it will be very difficult for him to return to Chan; chow. The situation in Changchow cannot be considered as one peace and quiet, since the bandits are advancing from Ankoe, and supported by the troops formerly belonging to the Northern army who revolted, are now intending make an attack upon Changchow.
Another of the movements of troops that took place when General Chang was starting upon his expedition south was the clearing of the ground by him in Changchow by the despatch of the Chekiang troops to Anhai. He made no provision for supplies for them there, telling them that the local people would provide them with funds. When the local people were appealed for funds they replied with a blank refusal. An endeavour to compel compliance resulted in fighting, and great numbers of people fled in panic to Amoy.
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