From information obtained locally would appear as it a band of farmed communists hay entered the south-east of Mupeh from Hunaa, They are being opposed by government troops in the region of Changlo to the south of Itu which is on the south bank of the Yangize, 30 miles South-east of chang. it is teared that these wanderers may attempt 0 reach the river in the neighbourhood of itu or pass inward, move westward and make for the river at tung 45 miles to the west of Ichang, At both of these strategic points here are strong garrisons of General an Yuen-chen' esth army wich he past has done good work agains: the Reds, From Shihnan in south-west Hupen comes the news that ull is peaceful 4 that area, and the voad to Faiung. is well patrolled by government troops In Shihnan there are at least 'Americans, members of the Lutheraa 'Mission Gitissouri Synod), and they have been advised to' come 10 chang. "The receipt of such advice came to them asa surprise and resulted' in a telegram' to. their mission agent here asking what all about, It is true that armed robbery Is once more becoming a menace in the country districts, and for safety the Jocal authorities' through the British Consul have requested" that British subjects for the present, refrain from travelling in certain areas, There are two American Gunboats port at the moment, and H.MS, Scarab is expected to join H.MS. Aphis which has been "in harbour since before Christmas, Both will remain in port until it is considered safe for them to leave, Weather conditions are mild and ppleasaat after an unprecedented spell of wet miserable weather. Although ow in the period known a "Little Cola" there is still manifest growth in the gardens. Old residents Femark that this is the first time they have seen Chrysanthemums blooming out of doors in January.
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