In response to the wishes of Sir John Jordan, the Briti-h Minister-in Peking, says the "Mainichi," the Japanese Government decided to allow a few approved British steamers to go to Tsingtao under certain conditions, and this decision has been communicated the Military Administration Office at Tsingtao. of the port to Britis will be notified to the Minister in Peking on receipt of an answer from the Tsingtao Military authorities.
The Tsingtao Customs question aid of the British Red Cross Fund, still remains unsettled, and the the following statement of receipts work of clearing mines from Kiao-and expenditure. chao Bay is not completed. Though these and many other obstacles to navigation are still present, adds By Sale of seats the Osaka journal, the Govern-By Sale of programmes, ment has oneried part of the port photos, collections, ete 946.7 to certain Japanese steamers, and By 'Sale' of tablecloth autograph note 700, 00] in view of Great Britain having By advertisementa and participated in the attack on Tsingtno and also of the business $4,274.45 connexion of British merchan'
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8. J. Drexs, Honorary Seoretary and Treasurer.
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Farpenicx J. Howsnp, Auditor.
Shanghai and Chefoo with Tsingtao, the Japanese Government has decided to orien the port to certain sh steamers, as mentioned.
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