While we were in Aushuen the was 'a conference between our vineial despot, Wang Chia-lich, and nis chief rival, Vu Kueh-tsai. A river which runs in a terrific gorge, three Says west of Anshuen, has been the fortified boundary between the ter~ tory of these rivals, The planks] had. been lifted from the chains of the bridge and travellers had to cross by clinging to the bare chains, or pay well for having some planks laid down, under cover of rifles on both sides of the stream.
The plan was for Gen. Vu to come to Anshuen for the conference. But did not come. He did come some distance across the river with body-guard and they had a brotherly meeting. Wang continues at head of the provincial government, and Vu is in charge of suppression of Communism, etc, for the whole, province. I am guessing that he will keep well out of Wang's power. People know it is only a truce because Vu needs money and Wang needs the safeguard of Yu's army on the western border.
We hear nothing whatever of the communists who invaded our province three months ago. If they hav> not left the province they are keaping quiet in their corner.
Crop prospects are good. The corn crop has been harvested in this section and rice is putting out heads. With favourable weather to gather the crops, people should have plenty and a utile to spare.
Two new representatives of Oberlin College, Miss Frances Cade and Mr. Robbins Strong, both graduates of the class of 1934, have joined the 1 staff as English teachers, Miss Cade joomes from Miamisburg, Ohio. Mr. Strong is a son of Tracy Strong, of the International ¥.M.C.A., Geneva, Switzerland.
Since the opening of the fall term, the school has entertained a number of visitors. Dr. Leighton Stuart, President of Yenching University, made a fying visit but still found time yo address the student body. Prof. J. Lossing Buck, of the Coll fof Agriculture and Forestry at Na' king University, stayed a bit longer.
fe was particularly interested in th agricultural department and study which the department has. made of rural lite In this part of Shansi. Just at present Mr. Ralph L.. Cheney, general secretary of the YM.C.A. at New Haven, Connecticut, land Mrs. Cheney, are stopping off on their way around the world for a ten-day visit with their daughter, Gertrude, a teacher in the English department.
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