The following King's Regulations, relative to the publication of newspapers, pamphlets or other publications in any language but the English was exhibited on the notice board lof H.M. Consulate-General yesterday afternoon, whereupon it immediately came into force.
'The following Regulations made by His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador, and approved by His Majesty's Principal Secretary of Stale for Foreign Affairs, are hereby declared to be urgent' and published for general Information.
Ancuipato Cuanx Hear, His Barrawic King's Regulations made under Article 209 and issued under Article 212 of "The China Order-in-Council, 1925."
1. These Regulations are declared to be urgent.
2. No British Subject or Corporation shall print or publish or cause to be printed or published, or be in Huge Fire Destroys N.¥.K. Godown Shanghai, Dec. 23.
Fire had almost' completely destroyed Godown C of the NY.K. Wayside Wharf, 8 Yangtzepoo Road, when it was first reported shortly after 6.30 pin, yesterday. 'The Harbour Fire Brigade and various units from Yangtzepoo, Hongkew and Central Stations of the Shanghai Fire Brigade aided but the blaze was' only under control shortly before midnight. The small fire-float and a stand-by unit from Yangtzepoo Station was expected to remain at the scene for another 36 hours to pour water on the smouldering ruins.
Cargo stored in the single~ storeyed building was believed to consist mainly of phosphorous, matches, oil and cotton. Cargo stored on the wharf itself was badly damaged by water, Cause of the fire is being investigated. No one was injured.
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