Particulars have just come to light of the kidnapping of foreign engineers engaged on the western section of the Lunghai Railway, which took place about a week ago. An important centre for that sec-ition of railway now being constructed is the district city of Shanchow, about 120 li west of Kuanyintang, the latter place being the western terminus of the Lunghai at present. At Shanchow there was a large staff of foreign and Chinese engineers and workmen. It seems that brigands suddenly swooped down Since the Chihli war General Chang has sought an excuse for getting rid of General Ww and the recent mutiny on the Chinese Eastern Railway has given him a chance of which he is making the most.
General Wu, however, seems inclined to resist and now there are persistent. rumours that he will declare Heilungkiang independent as far as Fengtien is concerned if General Chang proceeds to extremes, subsequently bringing the province back to the Central fold.
The situation is described as being so intense that important developments may occur at any time.—Reuter.
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