The Archive · 1924

Martial Law in Tsingtao

fugitives from Cheking Army:

Merchants' Resistance to Military Taxation Tringtao, Oct. 20.

Martial law in Kiaochou Territory was declared yesterday by General Wang, who in charge of the military garrison here and also the tration of martial law under appointment. by Military Governor Cheng, of Shantung province.

The amination of passengers arriving troops. Beyond an occasional here by railroad and steamer was. responsible for the discovery several fugitives from the Chekiang army who came here from Shang: hai, They sere taken into custody and probably will be deported, A special commission China by the Tarif' Bureau turing costs peanut oil production. The mem bers are Dr. F. R. Rutter, Mr. Eben M. Whitcomb and Mr. C, H. Penning. 'They made inquiries into the' they will submit to the Tariff! pats he rat of thir ding, which Wars, Bureau at Washington, D. C., may' have an important effect on tie im port duty on vexerable oils.

Among other important here are. dr. the National Christian Council, and Professor Aschoff, eminent Germs pathologist. The latter lectured Garrison Hall on Sunday afternoon!

Mr. Maitland ix accom pa: Mr. Henry and they are makinie study of labour conditions.

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