Yushan, Ki,, Dee. 12, In some of the stations in north-the ati have again been taken possession of by soldiers, after having been vacated a month or two before. It is most discouraging So many complaints have been made against the Chinese Post Office for demanding so many taxes and extra charges on parcels, I feel it is only fair to say a word in their favour. During these two years'of upheaval, I have lived in this place, and I think Tam safe in saying that, even during the worst times I never lost a parcel, although it might take an extra Tong time in reaching me. That at deal for the Post efficiency. And as for extra taxes ete, it is very seldom that I am charged anything:
Only once or twice when receiving a specially expensive, parid I have to pay some duty, and then only a reasonable amount:,
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