Outside, the city-wall is protected by rapidly running rivers on. the south and east, while a canal protects the west and north walls. But there is no likelihood of the Reds trying a hand at this city unless it is in sheer desperation. If they come they fare promised a warm reception and a difficult job to make any impression on the place. Yesterday. the Generalissimo and Madame walked a considerable distance along the top of the wall. Down below on the outside could be heard the cheering squeaking of barrows, reminding them of the songs of Santung his ways, and the old days in Shangh: when the Bund each afternoon was the scene of streams of barrows laden with as many as ten or more maidens being wheeled home from their work in the mills. The barrows of this city are different. They are
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