Reassuring reports are now 1 ceived daily from the upper real of the Nonni and Sungari Rivers where the water is falling rapidly the heavy rains have ensed. The weather in Harbin Wwy rain daily and cold winds has now become delightfully warm' enabling the public to enjoy all outdoor sports and amusements.
The danger from floods can now be considered as entirely averted and as in some parts of the country the soil has been well soaked with a large supply of water it is probable that the crops will take ona much better and healthier appearance than at all during the past few days and transactions are not very great as the dealers in grain are waiting to h something more definite about crop prospects,
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