Threats of Seizure at Chefoo by Force: Cruiser on the Spot Chefoo, Oct. 17.
Since September 20 Marshal Chang Chung-chang, Governor of 5 Shantung through the naval authosities, has been endeavouring to obtain by armed force all the salt, reventie lying in Chefoo, which is understood to amount to a considerable sum.
The request of his representatives for this revenue has been refused by the foreiga inspector of the Salt Gabelle here.
Within the last week the Chinese naval authorities have obtained the assistance of the military command-for here, who has taken a very strong altitude under instructions from Marshal Chang Chung-chang. The commander has again made demand for all the salt revenue, threatening the use of armed force, bat again this demand has been refused, It is understood that the foreign inspector of the Salt Gabelle has been threatened with instant. disjssal and arrest if he persists in his refusal to hand over the revenue, Up to the present, however, no pay= ments have been made, M, S, Vindietive arrived here morning to prevent a possible raid on the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, where a portion of the funds is deposited—Reuter,
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