CHINA.
RUSSIA'S DEMANDS
THE PEKIN CUSTOMS
MURDERED MISSIONARIES
LONDON, this day
j The Chinese peace envoys are *!ifraid : UQt to support Russia's demands in Manchuria, although they are aware it will mean the loss of the province, aud probably cause trouble with the other Powers, since only Russians and Chinese would be allowed to trade in Manchuria, except at the greatest disadvantage. Ching solicits fourteen members' advice on the matter. LOXDONyMarch 2. The foreign Ministers have decided that, Italy shall retain the customs buildings at Pekin.'as they are needed for the extension oC ttie fortifications of the Legations' tirea. Germany has intimated to Li Hung Chang that it is inexpedient for China to make separate concessions to States or companies, giving away valuable assets while her obligations towards the Powers collectively are not clearly defined. fiONDON. March 3. The total number of missionaries murdered in China are 134 adults and 52 children. Seventy adults and 28 children were English. The rest are said to be Swedes and Americans.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19010304.2.46.2
Bibliographic details
Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 53, 4 March 1901, Page 5
Word Count
168CHINA. Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 53, 4 March 1901, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries.