by Bandits Peking, Jan. 16.
With regard to the statement in certain newspapers that) another Note has been presented by the Diplomatic Corps to the Waichiaopu demanding compensation for losses suffered by foreigners through the recent bandit outrages in Honan, Reuter's Agency learns that there has been nothing done in the nature of a joint demarche by the Diplomatic Corps. Those Powers whose nationals have 1n-curred direct loss or damage to property demanded compensation some time ago.
One Legation whose claims were large is reported to have made the suggestion that if n the increased revenue from the extra 24 per cent. Customs duties might be
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