Tokio, June 25.
The vernacular papers report the departure of an exploring expedition of some 50 members by the sailing vessel Tora Maru for the Behring Straits, in order to carry out an investigation of the natural resources of the Chukotskoti Pro-mentary. The party includes engineers, surveyors and a wireless expert. They are expected to return in October. The cost of the expedition is estimated at Y.1,000,- 000, and successful results are anticipated.—Reuter.
Pexinc, June 27.—Mr. Fukasawa, Chinese Secretary at the Japanese Legation, has been ap pointed Consul at Nanking.
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