The situation on the streets of Huchow seems much easier Two days ago a contingent of [Chekiang soldiers from Changh: passed through without disembark' ing. To-day a steam launch and many boats were commandeered by {military officials and sent to Chang.- hing. Businessmen interpret this move as a sign that hostilities are definitely past for the present time, and consequently more shops are open to-night than in many a da; The great body of coolies, about 500, conscripted from the" streets have not returned nor have relatives been able to get word from them.
The Bank of China has not opened as yet bat it is hoped that the military situation will seen be easy enough to calm the fears of the bank officials.
PeKinG, Feb. 17—The Govern ment has instructed Marshal Lu Yung-hsiang to take up his post as Tupan of Kiangsu.—Reuter's Pacific The Wusih launch line is still not! running due to the low water. Recent rains and snows have not made any appreciable change in the jeanals and Taihu.
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