Tientsin, Dec. 14.
Reuter is authoritatively informed that there is no truth in the Japanese G. A. Herbert, formerly intending Consul at Tientsin, is going to Japan to assist in giving finishing touches to discussion Tientsin issues, including the of the er stocks held by ju the British Concession. fr, Herbert, Reuter is told, has been granted extended sick leave and is leaving Chefoo, where he is at present staying, possibly to go to the United States.
The Japanese report states that Mr. Herbert is arriving in Tientsin from Chefoo today, "preparatory to going to Japan to assist in giving finishing touches to discussion on the Tientsi sues, including the silver question. all
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