The field operations in connexion with the S.V.C. on Saturday afternoon proved most interesting and instructive, and over 460 members of the corps turned out.
The scheme was that the Settle ment was in a state of defence, and it was known that hostile troops, well armed but indifferently trained, had been seen in the neighbourhood of Kiangwan, and were reported to be advancing towards Siangyingkong, the last village eastward of the Settlement boundary.—This force. known as the Red " force, was under the command of Cay Gaskin, and consisted of the Maxim Ca., the Chinese Ca., Austro-Hungarian Ca., and "B" Ca., and the remainder of the Corps, with the exception of the Light Horse, composed the Blue" force, under the command of Captain Sauer. The invading force were evidently bent and looting. and the ree, which asse ihied at!
The imposing new building of the Union Insurance Society of Canton is now very-near completion, and will in all probability be ready for occupation during the first or second week in February. The building is a striking feature to the to the architecture of the Bund. its six storeys rising to " height of 105 ft., and above them a tower 150 ft, in height and commanding magnificent view of the river. The front of the building is designed in free Renaissance style, with granite plinths and walls faced with artificial stone.
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