Peiping, July 1.
The North-west Investigation Expedition, consisting of 117 members, left for Pingtichuan by train early this morning. Despite the pouring rain, there, was h large gathering at the Chien Men Station to see the expedition off:
The expedition is divided into five groups, who on arrival at Pingti-Chuan, will separate, each being designated to study a different subject. Four of these groups will confine their investigations to Suiyuan, while the fifth section will probably visit Ninghsia. The expedition expects to spend a month in the field, but this may be extended.
Members of the expedition were entertained at a tea given by the Mayor, General Chin Teh-chun, yesterday afternoon at the Huai Jen Tang.—Reuter.
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