From Our Chinese Correspondest, Peking, Dec. 4. In order to dispel misunderstandings about the success of the first internal loan of—816,000,000, the Ministry of Finance has issued an official statement showing that the total amount subscribed the Chinese masses was $23,820,000 out of which the Bank of Communications put through $6,180,000. In view of the dislocation of trade in China caused by th> European wat, President Yuan is highly satisfied with the result, which shows the Chinese masses know the general situation of their Country and that the Government can count upon their financial assistance in time of need.
Owing to the establishment of the Hsinhua Savings Bank for the sir of Premium Bonds to the amount of $10,000,000 every year, the ides of raising 'a second internal loan is now shelved.
The Kiaochow-Tsinan Railway The Japanese Liaotung " Hin. wen" of the 22nd instant, printed an article written by the leader of the Japanese Nationalist Party dealing with the restoration of Tsingtao to China and the permanent occupation of the Kiaochow-Tsinan railway. Regarding the German leased territory, the writer (who is one of the most influential politicians in Tokio) is of opinion that if the restoration will promote good and friendly relations between Japan and China then the port should be handed back to its right ful owner conditionally. When the right time comes for the restoration of Tsingtao to China, Japan should consider everything very carefully lest such restoration should endanger the peace and order of Fast mined by any action, cither of the! Asia. al fro
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