The Shanghai Rice Market was closed yesterday because of the many raids no shops. Realizing that the situation was becoming extremely serious the executives of the association hurriedly held a conference in the afternoon, Although the market could not be opened yesterday it was learned last night that it would be opened today. we evening report stated that the closing of the market was considered by some quarters as a "quiet protest" against the proclamation issued by the authorities against rice profiteers.
The police of the French Concession dealt with seven rice riots yesterday and arrested over a dozen looters and instigators, Swiss Unemployed to Dig Fortifications Berne, Dec. 16.
Swiss unemployed are to help to build fortifications. The Federal Council has issued a decree by which [unemployed between the egos of 19 60, fit for manual labour, of the authorities for work on mill Xary constructions—Reuter,
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