Chefoo, 31st August.
The steamer Independént which has arrived from Japan with sake, beer, gold, and silver, ete., on board bound for Newchwang, has been ordered by the Commissioner of Customs to land her cargo here, on the ground that his orders are to enteres the discharge of "riy cargo which may be classed as contraband from any vessel bound for the fight~ ing sphere.
The Japanese Consul insists that this is a misinterpretation of the duty of a neutral, and is discussing the matyer with the Commissioner,—Special telegram, Surely the Customs at Chefoo has no concern with cargo that is not landed or shipped at that port, but which vessel?—Ep. is merely in transit on board a calling
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