Peking, Jan. 20.
Foreign investigators returning to Harbin from a trip to Manchuli state that Chinese troops are gradually returning westward and fave at present reached Hailar Which city is stated to have suifered terribly at the hands of the retreating Chinese troops last year, It will be recalled that Chinese troops looted and then burned the city before retreating in the face of the Russian advance. Investigators state that the damage is estimated at $16,000,000, The Barga Mongols are stated to be negotiating with the Hellung-'Kiang authorities in Tsitsihar, The Mongols desire autonomy but Ditherto. have not declared their independence.
The railway {s running. satisfactorily between Harbin and Mancchuli although the track is in bad condition in some places.
18,000 Chinese troops who surrendered to the Russians in the Manchuli and Chalainor regions Inst November have now been set free a Manchuli, They are reported to be stuffed fall of Communist propaganda—Reuter,
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