Poking, Aug. 9.
The imminent closing of all branches of the Dalbank is regarded in some quarters here as very. The Peking branch of the bank received orders to-day to liquidate its business and to close, Similar orders have been sent. to Mukden and Tientsin and it is understood. that the orders apply to all branches of the bank in China Reports of sabotage appear to be exaggerated. Last evening it was reported that @ railway bridge near Suifenho bad been completely destroyed, but to-day it is stated that the bridge has been repaired and is now able to carry railway traffic.—Reuter.
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