in Hunan Changsha, March 20.
With reference to the _establishment of a mining ore refining fac tory in Changsha by the American Pacific Development Company in ce-operation with the government mining bureau of Hunan, it is reported that the Japanese consul has protested against its consummation on the ground that Japanese firms, by virtue of their loans to the Chinese authorities, hold rights of priority in connexion with the development of the Shuikoushan tin and antimony mines.
In connexion with this dispute, the members of the Provincial 'Assembly have passed a resolution requesting Gen. Chang Ching-yao to postpone the execution of his draft agreement with the Americans and other foreigners until the consolidation' of the north and south of China, otherwise the pcople of Hunan will not recognize the deal or any monetary advance from foreigners.—Asiatic News Agency.
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