Japanese Military Threaten Severe Punishment Canton. Apr. 9.
The Japanese military authorities have issued an order strictly pro-ug the sale and purchase of copper, iron, lead, tin, antimony and other ores. In addition, owners of such metals are forbidden to remove them from their present storehouses, whether these be godowns or private homes-"Severe punishment" is threatened to all persons who violate the order.
The local Chinese Chamber of Commerce has decided to form an arbitration board to handle the growing number of disputes between merchants in regard to properties and merchandise It, is expected that, when formed, the board will work in ce-operation with the Peace Preservation- Committee. With the Senate to Vote on Relief Funds Washington, Apr. 8.
The Senate agreed today to vote on Monday afternoon on tne controversial proposal to increase the US$100,000,000 relief bill to the US$150,000,000 requested by President Roosevelt.
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