Tsingtao Policy Undecided Peking, Jan. 21.
The Government has not yet decided as to what steps it will tasse with reference to Japan's offer for the return of Tsingtao. The Cabinet. meeting yesterday was devoted entirely to the discussion of this question, but no decision was arrived at. Particular attention is being paid by the Diplomatic Corps this matter.
A certain advisor suggests direct negotiations with Germany for the return of Tsingtao on the ground that China has not signed the German treaty of peace. The suggestion is meeting with the approval of the authorities.
According to a telegram from Mr. Hsi Nai-woo, Japan following strong diplomatic repre: sentations, consented to withdraw the scheme for the establishment of police patrols in the Yien Chi Districts.
As a result of the meeting at the residence of General Tuan Chi-jai and officers of the Bureau of Border Defence, it has been decided to, ask General Hsu Shu-tseng to return to Peking for instructions for the adoption of precautionary stens on the Russian border.
General Hsu Shu-tseng has telegraphed that he will return to Peking before the end of this month.
The loan for £5,00,000 from England is expected to materialize shortly. English capitalists propose to supervise the expenditure of the money, but the Government refused to allow its internal affairs to be interfered with by foreigners, so negotiations on this point are still pending.
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