AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 97, 3 May 1901, Page 3

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

GERMANS TO THE FORE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 1. The non-participation of the French troops in the recent fighting on the Shansi frontier is attributed at Berlin to the splendid marching of the Germans, which enabled them to outstrip the French. The Pekin correspondent of the Times complains that the notification of the expedition was made before the British work of fortifying tho Legations at Pekin was finishod. The fortifications are described as formidable. They command the Imperial Palace. Tho indemnity claimed by Germany from China includes £'220,000 for fortifying Kaiochau, and £165,000 for laying a cable between Iviaochau, Shanghai, and Chefoo. DISPOSITION OF FORCES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 2. Tho generals commanding the foreign forces in China propose razing the forts. Great Britain, France, Germany, and Japan shall each retain 1400 and Italy--400 troops at Tientsin ; Great Britain, France, Russia, and Germany each 300, and Italy 100 at Shanliaikawan. It is also proposed that the generals shall control the civil administration, thus hoping China will more readily agree to peace conditions, GERMANS IN CANTON. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 2. Germany has selected a site lor a Gorman concession in Canton.