Peking, Aug. 23.
Messages from Canton indicate thal the situation in the East River districts is unchange(l. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's forces have so far been unable to capture Waichow. It is reported, however, that Gen. Chen Chiung-ming and Gen. Lin Hu are no longer on good terms and that the larier is refusing to send reinforcements from Swatow. Owing to lack of help from Gen. Lin Hu and a shortage of provisions in Waichow, is is expected that Ihe city will shortly be compelled to capitulate.
Thq gunboats Haichang and Tingjui are reported to have steamed out of Foochow on Mon-
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