| The rumors connect the reported peace offer with the hoped-for capture of Soochow, which is the main objective of the Japanese on the Shanghai-Nanking railroad. |
| A university official quoted in the report said Soochow would offer 12 majors, including Chinese language and literature, economy and trade, and engineering. |
| This place is eight miles from Quinsan, and twelve from Soochow. |
| On the 6th day of the 7th moon of the year Ting-Hai there was a heavy fall of snow at Soochow. |
| Subsequently he lived at the Shtenji at Soochow, and was warden there under Nanso, dying soon afterwards. |
| The city of Soochow, now so closely beleaguered, was of imposing appearance. |
