Hongkong, February 8.
The Imperial Maritime Customs have caused the steamer Tatsu Mara, (2,574 tons), formerly the Polyphemus, to be arrested. She is alleged to have been discharging arms and ammunition in Chinese waters near Macao. The steamer carried 1,500 Mausers and 40,000 rounds of ammunition destined for Macao.
The people of the steamer explain that they had anchored out-Macao to await the rise of the tide and the arrival of the pilot, and deny that they were discharging cargo in Chinese waters.
The steamer has been escorted to Canton by two Chinese gunboats and a Revenue cruiser—Our Own Correspondent.
Tokio, February 9.
The Tatsu Maru's point of departure was Yokohama, where she shipped some goods. The Express Agency which is concerned in the incident is reticent—Our Own Correspondent.
February 10.
The Japan Shipowners Union has passed a resolution declaring the
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