of Communists Reports received in Shanghai on November 9 told of another Communist outrage in the district on the Hunan and Hupeh border. A large force of Communists attacked and captured the city of Hohow, an important mission centre. Details are lacking but mission circles are apprehensive of the fate of the Italian Bishop and other missi aries in the city.
'A. correspondent reports Communist activity in Kiangsu. A group of Communists, stated to be made up of young boys, captured the town of Dahsingchuang, 15 miles from Tsingkiangpu, and after taking about 80 rifles, they destroy-all the property deeds they could find, The next day troops recaptured the town and about 20 of the young Communists were taken prisoners.
The correspondent adds that for three years there. has been a nest of Communists.in Lienshuihsien and as little has been done to hinder them they are becoming more and, more aggressive. The bandit situation in North Kiangsu continues most serious. ' Outside of the large cities, bandits seem to exercise control:
Among the difficulties in suppress sion may be mentioned the follow. ing:—Most of these bandits are. armed with pistols which are easily) hidden. Most of them are local men
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