Peking, Mar. 15.
It is reported that Marshal Chang [Tso-lin will shortly arrive in Tien-
His visit is the subject of much speculation, and is considered in some circles to be closely connected with the military situation in Honan, Mar, 16.
The Military Council of the Chit Executive hus wired General Sun Yueh, instructing him to continue his efforts to bring about a com promise between General Hu Ching-viand General Liu Chen-hua.—Reuter's Pacific Service, The French Minister has entered protest against the German portion of the Boxer indemnity being used as security for the Fourteenth Domestic Loan. The basis of protest is that the fund is Customs surplus and cannot be drawn upon without the express permission of ithe interested Powers. The Powers have previously objected against the use of the Customs surplus as 9 security for domestic loans, namely, in October 1923.
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