The Government have begun issue their own paper money. The notes have a new and_ picturesque design, much more Chinese than Lu Yung-ting's picture of a railway and a modern factory, things which he hoped to start.in Kuangsi, but these hopes are very far as yet. from being realized. The new notes are printed on thin and Himsy paper and are not likely to Jast_ long.
Gen. Lin Chun-ting, who direct-the Kuangsi troops all the time they were in retirement in the hills, was driven out the other day from Liuchow by Lu T'u, the discarded Tuchun of Kueichow. Lin has arrived here and was warmly welcomed by the people. He is the nominal Military Provincial Governor, but there are many areas ruled by self-appointed generals who apparently own no allegiance to anyone. There is a rumour that Lu T'u, who puts in a claim to be
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