Hankow, Mar. 1.
'The Chinese authorities' here deny' the allegation that three Spanish priests in eastern Anhwei Province were kidnapped by Chinese guerillas and taken to Hotel (Luchowfu), in Central Anhwei, The three priests, according to the Chinese authorities, lived at Shhitang, near Ningkwo, in eastern Anhwei, which is very near the war zone. In order to ensure their safety, the Chinese authorities, is stated ordered soldiers to escort, the priests to Twunhsl, a town further away from the war area—Reuter.
Hongkong, Mar. 8.
Admiral Sir Charles Litiie, former Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, is leaving for England to-ay inthe P. & ©. s9. Comorin, He will be accompanied by his wife and The party will also include Mis. Robinson, who came to Hongkong from England to nurse Sir Charles Little during his recent illness.
Vice-Admiral Sir Perey Noble was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the China Station last December.
Owing to the illness of Sir Charles Little he took over his new duties last month instead of in April, had been originally planned—Reuter.
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