"New Life" Ardour Carried Too Far Prose Oun Own Comistonseer Hankow, May 18.
Hankow has had a series of distinguished visitors to the port during being. Gen. Chang Chun, Liu Shih and Ho Chen-chun. The Tesult of this conference has not been divulged but Dr. Kung left for down-river on Monday morning. There has been some tall of possible changes in the various offices held by high. oMicials but tean be obtained. The local authori-and Hofeng, Foreign and Chinese "officials. The principal of these was a luncheon fiven on board on Wednesday last, When he entertained all the leading Chinese officials in the port. A very enjoyable "At Home" was" attended by most of the British community on Wednesday evening, when the Quarterdeck was tastefully decorated {for the occasion, and ship's orchestra provided music for dancing, while fea and light refreshments were served. The children were also Invited to this reception and thoroughly enjoyed the various games provided for their amusement. The Commander in Chief left on Thursday for down-river on board
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