Peking, Dec. 2
The Waichiaopu has sent a lengthy reply to the Note from the Diplomatic Corps relating to the Russian Legation and consulates.
The reply deals seriatim with the suggestions made by the Corps, and may be described as a polite rejection of them. The main contention is that China is doing what is right and just towards the Russians, but makes an important point in connexion with the Russian law. courts in the Chinese Fastern Railway zone, contending that these were not established in accordance with any provisions in the C. E. R. agreement or treaty; adding that, prior to the suspension of the status of the Legation and consulates, the matter was discussed with the Russian Consul at Harbin, and agreement reached for their abolition.—Reuter.
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