Tsingtao, Aug. 30.
The possibility of a Sino-Japanese conflict in Tsingtao has been eliminated as a result of the decision of the Japanese authorities to evacuate the remaining Japanese men from Tsingtao before the end of the month. All Japanese women were with drawn some time ago.
The decision erased all fears of a landing of Japanese troops and, as a result, many Chinese shops have reopened. "As in the case of Hankow, all Japanese interests will be handed over to the Chinese auth orities, who will accord them protection during the absence of the Japanese from the port.
Meanwhile, as a direct result of the Japanese decision to evacuate the Municipal Government to-day purchased 10,600 bags of flour and rice, valued at $200,000, stored in a warehouse belonging to a Japanese firm, The Municipality paid $60,000 for the goods, which have now been transferred to a warehouse belonging to the Bank of Communications—Reuter.
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