There is still fear that in Szechuan will be such a strong resistance the Communists that they will be foreed back into Kueichow. This, nf course, is possible, but the policy seems to be to let them go where they please so long as they do not Horee fighting. If only we knew where are wanting to go it would be easier to reckon the future just walt to see.
A. regiment of National troops is inow stationed here. They are very well behaved and people feel secure with them about." They pay their way with bank notes which are cun-isidored good for use all over the Jcountry. It these troops continue to Juphold the good reputation they have established they will do much to Jestablish in Kueichow the authority fof the Nanking Government.
Demands for money by the authorities New Year as been, very dull have pressed hard on everybody. People could not afford to celebrate the season as usual. Just the last ow days of the year there occurred jo great dearth of salt, so that the price was forced up to 50 cents per catty. The magistrate took a hand in the matter and put a fine of $1,000 fon the merchants who were thus Horeing up the price for their small stock.
Weather has continued mild. Yesterday, frst day of the new year, was a fine day of sunshine. To-day Beginning of Spring" it is raining.
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