CHINESE CUSTOMS,

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIX, Issue 113, 16 May 1906, Page 2

CHINESE CUSTOMS,

AN EXPLANATION

FOREIGNERS NOT SATISFIED,

[press association.] (Received May 16, 9.42 a.m.) PEKIN, May 15. The Chinese Government has explained that the Customs edict was intended to simplify administration, and not to supersede Mr Hart's establishment.

Foreigners nevertheless feai; that the reorganisation was designed* to interfere with the -interests of the Powers. ■ v