Generally, conditions in the delta have been quiet as the country people are industrious and peaceful, happy to be left alone for the tide of war swept past them as the Japanese advanced up river, Recent ly, the Japanese have being paying attention to the delta and armed trawlers and launches have been, placed on patrol and have concentrated on the Chinese junks and sampans which carry the farm produce to the points of loading arranged by the ships which eventually transport the goods to Shanghai, Many of these junks have been set, on fire and no explanation of this action is forthcoming, although it is, suggested that it is being taken against the farmers and boatmen for trading with third party nationals, The Japanese authorities were severely criticized for burning Ashing fleets in South China and the exten= sion of this form of activity to. the Yangtze delta is kely to have serious consequences, Burnt Out Bazaar to Be Rebuilt Peiping, Oct, 29.
The Hsi Tan Bazaar in the west city, which was completely destroyed by fre in the winter of 1036, will soon be rebuilt, according to Chinese ress reports, 'A new company, to whose capital official and commercial interests will jointly subscribe, is to be organized to rebuild and manage the market, Two temporary markets have been opened in the vicinity of the burnt bazaar, which was owned by General Wan Fu-lin, former commander of the 58rd Atmy.—Reuter, Launch Robbed By Pirates Shanghai, Nov. 5.
A steam Jaunch operated by the Ya Hsing Ca. in Changhsu, while proceeding from Soochow to Changhsu, was held up and pirated by a band of outlaws at a place known as Hu Tang on Nov. 3, according to a message received here yesterday.
The pirates decamed after stealing about $2,000 worth of property, Including' cash, jewellery and clothing, A report was made to the police of Changsu by the captain of the launch after Its arrival, Financial Adviser Denies Statement
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