The Chinotungpu_ has asked the Peking Chamber of Commerce for an explanation of the fact that, although railway charges for the transportation of grain were considerably reduced in. order to as-ist the poor, prices have actually 'Tar erection by public' subscription of a Y. M. ©. A. building, to be managed for the joint use of Navy, Army and Civilians by a joint Board of Directors has been decided on at Hongkong. H. E. the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, x.om.¢., Vice-Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, Kon, Major-General R.
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