THE EASTERN CRISIS
THE RUSSIAN SQUADRON
PROVISIONING AT PORT ARTHUR
A BIG CHINESE COAL . ORDER
SPEECH BY MR CURZON
RUSSIA OFFERS TO FLOAT A
CHINESE LOAN,
«=> LONDON, January 26.
Renter's Agency reports that the Russian Government is provisioning the squadron at Port Arthur. It is also stated that the Chinese Commander asked for two million tons of coal for the use of the squadron, and the request was referred to the Tsung Lis Yarnen, or the Board of Foreign Affairs of
China.
Mr Curzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign Ollice, speaking at Bolton, said there was every reason to suppose that the Chinese loan wonld be successful, but its failure wouii) not affect the determination of Great Britain to uphold the same right of entry to Chinese ports as other Powers were conceded.
ST. PETERSBURG, January 2G.
Russia has offered to lloat a Chinese indemnity loan under financial conditions similar to those pllered by Great Britain. France is actively supporting the Russian claims.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 22, 27 January 1898, Page 5
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