The most direct route from here {Shanghai is vid Meiehin, Liyang and Wasih, and in normal' eireumstances, this brings us by chair, boat, Jauneh and train, well within four days of Shanghai. It ix a route much used by those in business ci cles and ordinarily there is a mail service; Chinese newspapers also come this. way. Just now it is closed, nothing having come through sine the Chinese New Year. The latest Chinese newspaper to hand is of 25th of 12th month and the test "North-China Herald" is that January 17, so the whole city may be said to: be more or less wait ing for a newspaper.
A. new official is due to arrive here shortly. Whether this is accept
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