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some time down greasy stone streets, between the usual rows of shops and stalls, we were brought suddenly face to face with a bridge spanning a wide stream, on the far side of which rose the walls and gates of the city. Here, for the next few days, we were hospitably entertained by Mr Gough of the Consular service, who resides in the capital in his capacity of Consul-General for the province of Scŭch'uan, though his residence in Ch'êngtu in his official capacity is not recognised by the Chinese authorities.