Peking, Oct. 13.
The "Peking Jihpao" reports that China has lodged a protest with the British Legation against the British participation in the occupation of the Shantung Railway.
Japan's reply to China's latest protest with reference to the Shantung Railway contains the statement that the seizure of the railway formed part of the Japanese plan Bac and have slightly advanced towards Souain. Woe have a's pro-grossed to the north of Malincourt.
Our troops hold the heights of the Mouse.
East of Verdun we heve advanced south of the road between Verdun and Metz.
We have gained some ground in the region of Apremont on our right and repulsed an attack on our left, There is no change in the Vosges and Alsace.
To sum up, yesterday saw real progress made at various parts of the battlefield.
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