London, Aug. 1.
In reply to questions in the House of Commons to- the Under Secretary of Seate for Foreign' Affairs, Mx a that the Government had nearly cot pleted consideration of the proposals: drawn up by Sir Miles Lampson, the: British Minister to China, xegardlng the modification of foreign extraterritorial rights, Mr. Dalton added that the Government hoped to. communicate the! proposals to the Chinese Government 'The Under-Secretary for Foreign' Affairs informed the House that the us in regard to the Boxer had made good progress.'
Nanking, Aug. 1.
With reference to the Extra-terreality issue, Dr. C, T. Wang stated yesterday in an interview that the foreign ministers concerned are, planning to come to Nanking early, in September to open negotiation The French Minister, M. Wilden, is: expected to arrive shortly.
The date for the Sino-Soviet Conerence is still not fixed. Mr. Mo Teh-hui, the plenipotentiary dele~ gate, in pursuance to instructions from the National Government, is continuing informal pourparlers with Kavakthan, the Soviet delegate, Tue Fukien Provincial Govern: ment has offered a cash reward of $20,000 for the head of Gen. Lu; Hsin-pang who is responsible for the coup @état in Foochow sor Class Seaman Elkins of the U.S.S. Guam died: froma shot fired from) one: of their rifles while the ship yus attempting to rescue a number scheme for financial unification in provinees under Gen, Yen Hsi-shan's control. military, but it also raises grave questions about the safety of the persons who proceeded to Kikungfurther the friendly relations exis ing between the two countries.—Kuo Min. time ago when six high government, officials of that city were arrested and are still detained by Gen, Lu.
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