Chefoo, July 23.
Chefoo has had its share of the storms which prevailed throughout. North China last week. The rain, though not heavy, is persistent and still continuing. The new concrete bund has stood up well and shows no damage from the storm. Most of the small craft and bathing rafts along the sea front were washed away and few have been The American Asiatic Squadron have now nearly all left for Tsingtao, where they will remain for few days. They are expected to. return to Chefoo again on July 25, after which a short manquvre will be made along the coast. The U.
naval transport Argonne is due July 24 bringing new officers to relieve those returning home.
'A new road from Chefoo Fusanhsien has been opened under Chinese management as an extension of the Chefoo-Weihsien motor road, A regular carriage servies has been organized.
The hair net and lace industries continue at low ebb. Many Chinse firms unable to stand the strain have been forced into Higuidat slight demand for pongees had favisen for autumn. shipment, but the market in this is again quiet.
The volunteer fire brigade has [recently been reorganized and is now composed of five companies, teach with three foreigners and seven or eight Chinese firemen. Chemical engines have been pur chased and the brigade is well equipped in every way.
'Mr. Sun Tan-lin, the former' Minister of the Interior, has arrived in Chefoo to transact' business in. connexion with the new Five Provines Bank to be organized under the auspices of Marshal Wa Pei Reuter's Pacific Service.
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