Luchow, Sept. 5.
The Chinese press seems to be under the same ban as has been imposed on some foreign papers, 8 very little news comes through from any source.
The big streets of the city are in a horrible mess, as they are being widened from 12 and 15 {t, to 34 ft. and hundreds of shops are closed. The loss must be very great, especially as each owner and tenant has to suiter, no money being paid for the land, for destruction of buildings, or for repairs. have stifled all trade. Rice is said to be a fair crop, but August was absolutely dry, with a hot sun, and other crops have failed badly, especially the sweet potato. The average noon temperature for August was 94, the highest being 102, The premium on cheques Shanghai is 10 per cent., whilst the Post Office charges 11 per cent.
The political situation of the province seems to be quite, as we have very few rumours.
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