Peking, Sept. 17.
The success of General Pei Chung-i's operations to the north of Tientsin had an immediate effect on railway trafic, This morning the first trainload of coal from Kailan arrived in Peking and the prospect of others following short-Ly lessens the fears which have been fete "here of a very serious coal Sept. 19, shan and all the The mining area around Tang-
are working normally. Trains with coal supplies are running more frequently to Tientsin—Reuter.
Now Conferring for a Compromise:
Tientsin, Sept. 19.
The Fengtien and Chihli-Shantung troops, which are both tired out owing to their incessant engagements for the last six days, finally. suspended their operations yesterday afternoon, and their peace delegates are now sitting in conference over the terms of compromise, Meanwhile, it is reported that communication has been effected at
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