An International Incident at Tsingtao Tsingtao, Oct. 26.
Squadron-Commander 8. Pickens, command of the United States [Submarine Squadron 5, yesterday afternoon called on Commander I. /Higo, Japanese naval resident officer here, to express regrets for the alleged insult to the Japanese flag on October 23 by a sailor from the USS, Canopus.
The American officer, who was accompanied by Mr. Harry E. Stevens, the American Consul, said that the ease was being investigated by the American authorities and that, upon root of guilt, the sailor involved would be punished in accordance with the United States Navy regulations.
Following the interview, the two Americans and Commander Higo called at the residence of Mr. T. Kuwchara, acting Japanese Consul-General, in token of the friendly settlement of the incident.
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