In a former letter 1 mentioned that the schools were to be removed to other cities or country places, in order to make way. for the accommodation of refugees from other provinees who continue to arrive" large numbers. But T'now. understand that the school buildings will be for the se of some of the Government organs which are expected edo not know. what mentioned that In a few eon spicuous parts of this city large size War maps of central China were posted up with little fags to indicate the relative positions of the opposinit forees, and 1 expressed the hope that by accurate periodic corrections, the public would be kept well informed to the situation. These maps are still to be seen but the fags arena longer in-use; whether st is because the Chinese authorities think that enemy advances will soon be retaken, or whether they fear a weakening of the morale of the people, 1 do not know.
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