It was rumoured during the morn ing that the General was suffering from broken ribs, but, on inquiring at the Hospital, a representative of the "North-China Daily News" waa informed that there was nothing cause anxiety, that the General was badly shaken through having taken a severe toss, and that he would have to remain under medical attontion for a while. Subsequently, the following notice was received:—
"Major-General A. E. Wardrop, ING, Commanding North China Command, will be unable to fulfil any public or private engagment for a space of about two weeks, owing to a hunting accident incurred whilst riding with the Drag Hunt yesterday morning.
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