The Strange Army of China Explains Its Lonely Defenses
Channing A. Bartow surveys China’s military under strain from foreign pressure. He details the Eight Banners, Mantchoos, and modernizing efforts, while noting rampant embezzlement, factionalism, and outdated weapons. He argues the army’s numbers mask critical flaws in cohesion, discipline, and logistics despite occasional modernized units and foreign expertise.
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Shanghai
Nankin
Eight Banners
Earth
China
Numaerheadiy
Wena
United States
Salem
Maga
Tientte
Efe
Would-Be Quaker Provokes Dialect Quip in Chester
A traveler near Chester Pennsylvania attempted to speak in Quaker dialect to a farmer. The farmer reacted with disbelief after a comically garbled exchange ending with an exasperated remark that he was not a loonatic.
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Chester
Bedlam
N. O. Picayune
An Unexpected Honor at a Dublin Mansion Dance
A correspondent relays an amused Irish tale overheard at a Dublin ballroom where Capt. Lord Ranfurly is challenged about his dancing. The Mayoress awkwardly prods him, and after a playful exchange he declares his rank, prompting a comical insistence to dance. Additional notes mention green stones, Valley Forge becoming a state park, late hours in St. Petersburg, and U S travel notices.
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Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Ping Yang
Korea
Niuchuang
Dublin
Lord Ranfurly
Lady Mayoress
Liftinant
Darter
London Telegraph
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Watt
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Formosa
Gays
Unien
Ward
Gordon
Khartum
Ti Tung Chang
Barians
Ralse
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Texas
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Hidin
Eral
Pekin
Imperial Guard
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Banner Army
Channing A. Bartow
Sham
Pennsylvania
Bay Valley Forge
Valley Forge
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Valley Forge Association
St. Petersburg
Chicago
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Awholt
Mich
Phythias
Illinois Central
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
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