tions to the Adi British steamship and subsequent—inguiries into the conditions obtaining on the Yangtze, Navy authorities have arranged to place guards on all British passenger steamers plying on the middle and lower reaches of the Another similar topic, which is being discussed in every tea-shop in the city but is not mentioned in the daily papers, is the question wheth~ er our Garrison Commander will be superseded. General Hu Tsung-tu has won high praise for his admini stration of affairs. The prompt way in which the pirates who looted the Shasi have been rounded up is very pleasing. But needless to say someone else wants the post, and 50 attempts are being made to instill into official circles the idea that the Garrison Commander is getting too powerful. The name of his successor is freely mentioned and intoes of the present Com-are wondering what the next few weeks will bring, A change in this important office will mean a good many changes among. the loseer officials, To Seek Assistance Yangtze.
The order came into effect on Saturday ast and guards are being placed on all steamers at Nanking for the round trip.
This means that all Jardine and B. & S. vessels on the Shanghai-Hankow run Hankow, Nov. 9.
Mr. L. N. Chang, Director of the ex british concession, left on the air, Tuckwo yesterday evening for Nanking.
It is understood that he wished to see Dr, C. T. Wang, Foreign Minieter, with regard to persistent opposition which he is meeting
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