Marked as for Kobe but Apparently Intended' for China Colombo, July 9.
The contraband, which was seized yesterday on board the German steamer Schlesien, consists of 100 rifles and 200 revolvers, all of which jate of the German service pattern, The consignment was marked "Machinery for Kobe," but was apparently intended for China was not stored with the cargo for Kobe and was readily accessible so that it could be easily transhipped at son. The vessel was searched on the instructions of the Secretary of State—Reuter.
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