Tokio, Aug. 8.
The first batch of the Japanese expeditionary troops from Siberia will be withdrawn by the end of the current month, so that the promised evacuation may be completed by the end of October. Simultaneously with the withdrawal of the troops, Lieut.-Gen. Tachibana, Commander of the expeditionary troops, will, it is reported, appointed Military Councillor, while at Harbin and Vladivostok a few officers will be stationed as information agents.—Reuter.
Tokio, Aug. 15.
The War Office to-day announces that the Japanese contingents to Vladivostok will commence their withdrawal as from the 26th instant.
—Eastern News Agency.
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