Marseilles, Feb. 18.
Spanish warships opened fire today on the French steamer, El Mansour. - The- local radio station received a message from the French vessel which reported that a shell had fallen 150 metres in front of the ship, which was being followed by a Spanish squadron. Responsibility for the attack has not yet been ascertained.
Later the El Mansour, which was attacked shotty after noon while steaming between Barcelona and "Majorca, broadcast that everything is now alright aboard the vessel and the captain is continuing his course to.—Havas.
Peiping, Feb, 18.
Long pending problems involved in, trade concessions to Japanese residents in North China were virtually settled by action of the "Provisional Government" of China, it was announced to-day. Ownership of real estate by Japanese in North China was recognized by the new Government—Domei.
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