Mr. Floyd Tangier Smith Is still ranging about the Sungpan area in wren of game and new birds. He 4s reported to be of some concern to the local officials because he is travel ing without an official Szechuen passport. It is probably local jealousy because of his unique finds. Whatever the reason a doubly tight inspection. of all travellers has been inaugurated lately, and much heartburn occasion ed at'delay of baggage and parties while the necessary red tape is attended to. The traveller is wise who puts in application early for such a pass with a correct statement of the aims of the trips, the carriers used, fand the firearms' carried.
It is probably the latter reason that makes the officials suspicious of Mr. Smith. In the past he has met with unpleasant experiences at the hands of minor officials, Two years ago he had his camp burned out and lost many valuable specimens. It is wise to keep in with the officials and follow the usual slow course of traveling etiquette.
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