Out of >tcp and carrying umbrella* and fans, this detachment of Chinese State forces gives an idea of the problem which confronts China in putting her house in order. The practical collapse of central Government has led to the open rebellion of several provinces. There a state of anarchy prevails, th* country being terrorised by thousands of unpaid and mutinous soldiers who hare deserted and turned bandits under local leaders. A few months ago bandits held up the Peking-Shantung express and captured several Europeans and Americans, who were held until the Chinese Government had arranged their ransom. The Government's decision to "take a firm hand" included provision for enrolling some 3000 of the bandits in the National Army.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 239, 6 October 1923, Page 17

Out of >tcp and carrying umbrella* and fans, this detachment of Chinese State forces gives an idea of the problem which confronts China in putting her house in order. The practical collapse of central Government has led to the open rebellion of several provinces. There a state of anarchy prevails, th* country being terrorised by thousands of

unpaid and mutinous soldiers who hare deserted and turned bandits under local leaders. A few months ago bandits held up the PekingShantung express and captured several Europeans and Americans, who were held until the Chinese Government had arranged their ransom. The Government's decision to "take a firm hand" included provision for enrolling some 3000 of the bandits in the National Army.