It is stated that one of the diplomatic notes attached to the new Treaty, with Austria-Hungary has not yet been disclosed because it is dis honourable to Japan, As it will have to be disclosed sooner or later, the Government is considering whether publication should be male at once.
Taipeh, Ist February.
At daylight on the 28th ult. a party of bandits numbering over forty fell on Jusanyu, Taipeh prefecture. The people of the district, however, made a youd defence and repulsed the bandits after an engagement lasting four hours. Two of the bandits were killed on the spot and three were taken prisoners. Eighteen of the inhabitants were killed and eight wounded.
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