The first Japanese officer to arrive in Tsingtao was Y. Miyamoto, an aide to the Resident Naval Officer, says Reuter, Miyamoto, who had formerly lived in Tsingtao, stood on the steps et the City Government Building chatting in English with members of the foreign volunteer corps from 12.30 pin. tol pin. He carried a Japanese fag in his pocket. Soon a motor-car arrived carrying bundles of Japanese flags.
Later Mr. A. R. Hogg, the Briton in command of the volunteers, and members of his headquarters staff went to the German Club, a few hundred yards away. Here they found Captain Shiraishi and Major Nagato drinking a toast to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
Captain Shirashi spoke in Japanese to Mr, Hogg and his Colleagues.
"The Japanese Navy," he said, "has arrived here to-day. The Japanese Navy feels much obliged to the different nationals in Tsingtao for taking care of the city for the time being. We intend to negotiate with the highest @hinese authorities here."
Mr. Hogg responded suitable
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