Trade on the Upper River has been seriously interrupted by troo} movements, ships of all national ties other than British-American, French, Italian and Chineso—being seized and held for trooping both between Wanhsien and Ichang fand between Ichang and. Shansi. uneventful trip to Chungking, also The Kingwo has continued to run under escort and two of the oil boats of the A. P.C. madd an under escort, H, M. 8. Ladybird which has been stationed here since the third week of September has gone down river and the Aphis has taken her place. The relations of the military officials with the British representatives have been very. harmonious.
Jer of Customs, and his a fare expected to arrive here duty in a fow days. The Commissioner at Shansi has already
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