Apparently most of the foreigners Jexpect to remain here, but it is une fecrstood that a few Americans are thinking, of leaving if a. way opens for them fo do so." At present there are no boats running between Kiukiang and Shanghai, even if It were possible to get to iciukiang.
One of the big difcuities has been enough money to change cheques, as most of the large shops Which formerly took cheques closed. With the closing of the mail they are not wanted in any ease. All money has for months being going down the hill and. nuoney coming to Kuling whatsoever.
Fuel is searce this winter and firewood has been cut in the valley make up the shortage—charcoal very expensive and coal is prac-Heally' nil, only leftovers. from ast winter, Many problems face Kuling, but there is a splendid spirit of co= operation amongst the " fort jing one another.
"The locat administration still func~ tions, with a very reduced star who do their best to carry on the Ulility "services, "There is. also a good police force here and robber~ very seldom take place. On the whole one can say that the area Sround Kuling 1s very peaceful and people very friendly.
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