The Pinghsiang collieries were reached by chair and from there Dr. Lee proceeded to Chuchow, where work is being carried on on the northern section of the Canton-Hankow railway. Some days were spent at the consulate in Changsha and the consulate-general in Hankow. In connexion with the special investigation of Dr. Lee on currency, banking, and finance in China, the government mints at Wuchang and Anking were visited. Particular investigation was made in regard to the looted cities of Wuchang and Tchang.
On the return trip from western. Hupeh, Dr. Lee stopped for soma time at the river ports of Shasi, Yochow, Hankow, Anking, Wuhu.
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