CABLE NEWS. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT.]
THE CRISIS IN CHINA. » PROTECTION OF THE .LiiGATIOifS. ' IPBESS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON, 2nd March. The Foreign .wiinisters have decided that Italy shall retain the Customs buildings at Pekin, as they are needed for the extension of the fortification of the Legations' aiea,. Germany has intimated to Li Hung Chang that it is inexpedient for China to make separate concessions to States or companies, giving away valuable a&sels, while her obligations towards the Powers collectively are not clearly defined. NUMBER OF MISSIONARIES ' MURDERED. (Received March 4, 9.3 a.m.) LONDON, 3rd March. The total number of missionaries murdered in China during the disturbances was 134 adults and 52 children. Seventy adults and 28 children were English ; tho rest are stated to be Swedes and Americans. RUSSIAN CLAIMS ON MANCHURIA. (Received March 4, 0.30 a.m.) LONDON, 3rd March. The Chinese 'peace envoys are afraid not to support Russia's demands with respect to Manchuria, although aware that their acquiescence will mean the loss of the province, and probably cause trouble with other powers, since only Russians and Chinese will be allowed to trade in Manchuria except at the greatest disadvantage. Prince Ching solicits the foreign Ministers to advise on the matter.
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Evening Post, Volume LXI, Issue 52, 4 March 1901, Page 5
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201CABLE NEWS. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT.] Evening Post, Volume LXI, Issue 52, 4 March 1901, Page 5
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