Repeated queries on polities Sinkiang drew forth Dr. Hedin's declaration that the Soviet does not dominate Sinkiang, but that its trade itlons are very strong, owing to the fact that It is easy for Russian wares to find their way from the order into Sinkiang. The power. he raid, was in the bends of Gen. Sheng. Strong antivJapanese sentiments. were manifest, but again, he drew attention to his lack of political Interest.
Dr. Hedin also revealed what he termed most important discoveries by Folkor Bergman, who was responible for bringing more than 10.000 manuscripts on wood to Peiping to the Institute of Sinology, where they are now In process of translation These were found in blockhouses in the Elsingol region and unquestionably will throw much light on miitary operations in that area during tue Han Dyni
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