Peking, Nov. 10.
It is reported semi-officially that Gen. Hsiung Ping-chi, Civil Governor of Shantung, has informed the Ministry of the Interior that according to reports from the Chief Justice of the Shantung High Court, this official has been instructed by the Ministry of Justice to make the necessary preparations for the establishment of judicial courts at Tsingtao. The Chief Justice says that the local Court will require for its upkeep $39,954 a year and the Procurate $30,028, while the administrative work of the High Court will require another $29,364, and that of the Procurate Court $20,622. (This administrative expenditure provides for administration other than that at Tsinanfw), Furthermore, the expenditure, and $106,812 for addition] buildings.—Reuter.
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