Last week train service was inter rupted between Yencheng end Chumatien. Today there is a rumour that Chumatien has been cceupieg, by Fan, and service to Hankow. again interrupted. Yes terday we heard that Taikang, a Wealthy town near Chowkiakow, about 70 miles Southeast of Kaifeng, was in the hands of Fan's men.
Most of this may be only rumour not true, but it shows what is expected, and reveals the feeling of the people that the local authorities sare too weak to maintain their foot~ ing. This is probably true, and it would not cause surprise if, the present Tapan, General Kow Ying-chieh, should be summarily removed from his post and a stronger man appointed, in an attempt to hold the situation for the Allied Army.
NEWSPAPERS which suspended publication some 10 days ago, resumed. circulation on Thursday, says a telegram to the Chinese press. sonal effects when he was in the rinds of bandits last May~Reuter.
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