Determined Efforts by Governor Hsiao Faow Our Own Conntsronvews, Wuchang, June 24, If the reports of the native pross are to be trusted, Governor Hsiao ig making a determined effort to stamp out brigandage in this province. Hupeh is divided into four administrative districts, which a military officer responsibility. The chief magistrates of all the sions (counties) are tel to work under the directions of these officials, and by thie means a concertedl effort will be made to destroy the brigands in each district, The military are to join hands with the local defence bodies in making search for suspicious characters. All inhabitants will be required to give a satisfactory account of their means of livelihood. By these means it is hoped to rid Hupeh of bandits within the space of two months!
It is reported that Lia Hyin-huei, the robber who has boon recently. operating in the Suichow Hsien, has been driven back with considerable loss, A special force of soldiers followed up the robbers towards the Tsaoyang region.
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