It is officially announced that the Japanese Government has decided to withdraw all the Japanese men-of-war from Foochow "in view of the reports of improved conditions and the absence of danger to Japanese residents and property."
At the same time the Governuient expresses the hope that "the Chinese authorities will carefully preserve order and prevent the rec rence of the regrettable incidents which forced Japan to take steps to safeguard her subjects peacefully residing and trading in China." The Japanese Government is confident that the enforcement of authority by the Chinese Government, "will facilitate the peaceful and friendly development of trade" Reuter.
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