A Tairen telegram of the 2ed instant Nichi Nichi" cays that in connexion with the recent raid by Japanese police on the premises of a Chinese merchant st Tairen, the Japaneee on the Ist instant summoned Mr. Leader, of Mesars, Jardi Matheson & Ca, to the Ci Administrative Office, to examine him regarding the affair. The British consul wanted to be present at the nation bot was not allowed by the Japanese authorities. The Consul also) brought several Chinese who are concerned in the affair, and the Coneal again asked to be present' at the exemini bat this proposal was also rejected. The Consal therefore presented a tion on the subject to the Adminatrative Office through Mr. Kanisama, a Director: of the South Manchoria Railway Company,
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