Peking, 31st October, The U.S. Minister at Peking has paid a visit to the Waiwupu and made enquiries as to the opening of the three Eastern provinces and the date when the opening is likely to take place. Mr, Rockhill informed the Waiwupu that one reason why America endeavoured to bring about jwace between Japan and Russia-was that she desired to see the development of trade in the three Eastern pro-vinices.
The Waiwupu replied that China has decided to open Manchuria to foreign trade, but the method of doing so is still under consideration. ial service.
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