Consul-General, received a telegram from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, informing him that the Compagnie de Tramways, d'Eclair-age Electrique et des Eaux had declared themselves willing to send a special envoy to Shanghai with a view to discussing matters with the Municipal Council. The telegram, we understand, does not state who that representative will be.
'A uieoting of the French Municipal Council was held on Thursday afternoon when, we understand, this telegram was discussed.
As the result of their delibera-ions the French Municipal Council, having obtained a victory in principle, have decided to postpone execution of their ultimatum until March 9.
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