London, Jan. 2
Baring-Gould, an, 3...
known author aod' Rector of Lew-Trencbord, in hia 90th year.
A neces report of the Chinced Navy states that there are 54 veasols "now in active service, divided into three flectt The first fleet numbers 11 cruisers and is stationed at the important sea ports. The second fleet contoing 40 vessels all on duty along tha Yangtze River. Three of -thesa are used as training ships. Tha Third Fleet is made up of two. transports and one" cruiser, which is used as an officer's training, ship.
Tux office of Foreign Affai December 20, states the" In= dependent News," sent a.cireulaa, telegram in regard to the number, of foreign nationals residing in! the. various provinces. Tt, wants, a complete list of all foreigners in order thut due protection may bbe given them. The telegram follows the refusal of the Diplomatis Body to grant o request of tha Chinese Government to prevent foreigners rom traveling in, er, tain part. of Ohina until order 14
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