The conditions are better as far as the cities are concerned. But in the country the bandits still give the troops plenty to do. A few days ago Hua Pu was in great danger. But soldiers were rushed to the place from all directions. The good roads make for quick transportation, A Jnumber of places have been taken by the government troops and they then immediately occupy them, build roads, and fortifications, so as to be able to hold the places.
'The season is terribly hot, and we jwait in vain for the cooling' showers.
far the crops are good, but an-Jother week of drought will bring real anxiety to both growers and These days a number of high off cials have gathered, in the city, to range about work being started on tue zaflway between Yushan and Nanchang. The work will go on lguickly as far as the road building lis concerned. It is the bridges that {take the time.
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