Peking, Jan. 12.
The day before yesterday an agreement was reached between the Chinese authorities concerned and the French Minister to Peking, that the Boxer indemnity to be paid to France shall be applied to the consolidation of the Banque Industrielle.—Eastern News Agency.
With all respect to a usually well informed Agency, we venture to think this report must be taken with reserve.—Ed.
New Frencw Casiner aNp Bangui Paris, Jan. 16.
It is stated that one of the first measures of the new government will be the introduction of a bill relating to the Banque Industrielle de Chine, the nature of which is not at present indicated.—Reuter.
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