the forces at Marshal Lu Yung-Jhsiang's disposal, and find he has close on 100,000 men altogether. This may sound an exaggeration in Shanghai, but T am assured that this is n very fair estimate. Trainload after trainload of troops has been pouring into Nanking from the North, and among the first to arrive' were the Russians. A few of these are still in Nanking, but the majority are in the vicinity of Wusih. Those I have seen appear to be a ood, clean type of Russian, well fed and smart. They are commanded by General Nichieff, and all are strongly pro-"White" in thoft sentiments. The men are provided with food, clothing, eauipment, ete,, and receive from $15 to $20 per "month pay. A Chinese general in Nanking astured me that
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