Peking, Feb. 2.
It is stated here that the Canton Government has announced that it has decided not to take over the Customs.—From Our Own Correspondene.
Peking, Feb. 2.
Dr. Wu Ting-fang has withdrawn from his position regarding taking over the Customs in the provinces controlled by the Canton Government, but asks for certain informa-tien concerning the Customs and also for payment of the 13.7 per cent. of the Customs dues formerly allotted to the Canton Administration. The Diplomatic Corps is considering these requests,-~ Reuter.
Canton, Feb. 1, The Military Government to-day assumes the supervision of the Customs within the provinces under its control. So far no unusual action has been taken, Official information is withheld, it is not believed -that there will be any open rupture so. long as the ordinary administration of the Customs service is not interfered with. It is understood, however, that the Customs authorities not submit to the Military Government's orders if they conflict with existing rules of the service or are contrary to the instructions of the Inspector-General.—Reuter.
Canton, Feb. 2.
The administration of the Maritime Customs is proceeding as usual.—Reuter.
Hongkong, Feb. 3.
The Foreign Office of the Canton Government has issued a statement in which it says:
"With a view to establishing the authority of the Military Government in the Constitutionalist provinees, the Military Government decided on January 15 that - the Chinese Maritime Customs funetioning in these provinces should be subject to its orders and control, and the Inspector-General was notified accordingly.
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