Minister to Great Britain, iner-viewed by Reuter said that there is general confidence in the present Government and President Yuan Shih-kai, The Government continue suecessfully to grapple with the opium question and are punctually meeting all obligations notwithstanding the curtailment in the Customs ence and drop in the rate of exchange owing to the war.
Mr. Sze said that he received the greatest cordiality from the Governors of Hongkong, the Straits, and Ceylon.—Reuter.
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