The reserves andthe Shanghai Volunteer Corps were orde stand-by with the exception of on the par of the strikers of tardines= in the men being informed of the Couneit grant, but closer investiga tions revealed that the men were not (istled with the improved hou anted to them emphasiz aggravation in the rice situation and the soaring: prices of the imported cereal The determination hectic' times Central ud Lowa districts The issue, never less, is not yet complet negotiations between the delegates of the dissatisfied con: stables and Mr. hing and Deputy Commissioner Yao of the si Municipal Police are con=
Jany sort being reported during the 'Some officials, however, voiced thei fear that the' Chinese' might stage a more set ous strike should their demands be rejected.
Higher officials, nevertheless, evel that all the differences woul be ironed out within the next few days and that repetition of Saturday's very remote, Supreme Court so that all ex: enses will be covered during the riod of closure, The club committee take this opportunity to thank all those who have so kindly supported the club i past. years, particularly. with "regard to the Christmas entertainment of its members each year,
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