The Chinese Question.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 2, 3 January 1901, Page 2

The Chinese Question.

THE CHINESE GIVE IN.

ACCEPT THE TERMS OFFERED.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.

LONDON, Dec. 31.

The Germans have captured Singanchau, with large supplies of war material, and many Krnpps and Maxims.

Li Hung Chang telegraphs that the Court has accepted the Powers’ terms, and has authorised tho signing of a preliminary treaty. The Emperor, he says, wishes to return to Pekin at the end of February. The alleged enthroning of a now Emperor is regarded in Berlin as an attempt to deceive tho allies and protract negotiations.

Fivo.foroigu expeditions are operating under Count Waldersee’s orders. ‘ Tho Times’ Pekin correspondent states that Count Walderseo’s harshness towards the innocent Chineso in tho constant practico of extorting contributions, and tho i’requont breach of liis promises, is injuringfiho reputation of tlio allies and producing a condition of unrest, and affording a protest against tlio continuance of hostilities and occupation. Ho uvgos that tho British troops bo removed from AValderseo’s command, siuco tho British officers aro never consulted. Jan. I.—The American Govornmont has instructed Mr Conger to urge tho suspension of military incursions. Clung and Li Hung Chang are surprised at tho Emperor’s ready acceptance of tho Powers’ terms. Tho Emporor instructed tho ouvoys to secure tho best terms, rogrotting tho limitation of tho Logation guards and the number of military posts on tho railway. Ho requosts tho disarming and not tho destruction of tho Taku forts.

January 2

Tho murderer of Baron Kcttler, tho late Gorman Minister at Pekin, has been decapitated at tho scono of tho crime.

Several thousand regulars aro menacing five hundred French troops at Oliingtingfu. General Baillond is hastening to thoir assistance.