Peking, Nov. 80.
The local struggle of the rival generals of Tsingtao and Chefoo resulted in a_victory of General Pi Shu-chang, who defeated General Chang Linsi-pin and captured Chefoo.—Reuter's Pacific Service.
Tokyo, Nov. 30.
The Foreign Office states that 60] policemen have been sent from Dairen to Mukden for the protection of the Residency.
The Government has received humorous telegrams from Manchuria urging increased protection, but the Cabinet so far has not considered additional troops necessary—Renter's Pacific Service.
Chefoo, Nov. 30.
The Tsingtao marines who arrived here by gunboat on Thursday yesterday endeavoured to occupy the! local barracks. The local soldiery resisted and fighting ensued which lasted throughout the afternoon in the streets, resulting in an alleged victory for the Tsingtao men. The casualties are estimated to have been 85 killed and 50 wounded, including several civilian Chinese.
The Chinese shops and banks remain closed. The' situation is now quiet. The outcome is uncertain Reuter's Pacific Service, Chefoo, Nov. 80.
The collision that took place between the landing party under the command of Pi Shu-cheng and the troops belonging to the Chinese Chefoo commander here appears to have been settled through negotiations conducted between the commanders of the two armies, the fortress and arms having "been handed over to General Pi Shu-cheng's troops.
Last night, the city of Chefoo wis without light, for all the, electric wires count of yesterday's street fighting, and in some sections of the city, {elephone service was not available, According to the municipal police authorities, looting took place in several places. The popular mind in considerably agitated for fear of further crimes being committeed by the soldiers, Two Japanese—_men-of-wai Sakura and Kapa, have arrived here-from Port Arthur and British and American gunboats are expected to-day. It is reported that the last street fighting has resulted in some 50 killed and wounded—Eastern News Agency.
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