In view of this statement Peking has derived no little amusement from the fact that the old Russian Legation is the only one in the Quarter or out of it which keeps its on doors closed and bolted through= Jout the day. No one knew these coots existed until Karakhan and his staff moved in, No one can got through them now unless he makes ement by telephone man is sent to meet the ut the gate, open the portals motor ear and bolt them behind him the moment ho has entered, There are other signs that the Soviet agents are very much afraid of something—but of what: no one can imagine. Perhaps they have heard the rumour that Chang Tso-lin's 2,000 White adventurers have threatened to "seupper" them Jat the earliest opportunity. perhaps their guilty consciences have inspired the fear that some of thelt "imperialistic" neighbours might find them worth exterminating. There is no profit in speculating upon this, however, It is needless to tell anyone who reads their propaganda how futile it is to try to praise the workings. of their
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