CRISIS IN CHINA.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXXXI, Issue 70455, 5 October 1900, Page 2

CRISIS IN CHINA.

THE OCCUPATION OF SHANHAIKWAN. — •pi* l *' Phr Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. Received October 5, 9.20 a.m. Hong Kong, October 4. It is officially announced that it was in accordance with General Count Waldersee's instructions that the Allied admirals decided to seize Shanbaikwan. British warships were sent to demand the surrender of the town. The Chinese evacuating, the British flag was hoisted. The other flagships of the Allied fleet then entered the port, and the respective Allied flags were hoisted. There are renewed preparations for the making of an expedition to Pao-ting-fu. M. De Giers, Russian Ambassador, has informed his colleagues that his Government, with the other Powers, had agreed in the principle to withdraw from Peking and negotiate at Tientsin. The other Legations assert that they have not received such instructions, and that no officials responsible for the recent massacres have yet been punished. KAISER'S ATTITUDE COMMENDED. Received October 5, 9.80 a.m. London, October 4. The Emperor of Germany's reply to the Emperor of China is warmly praised in Great Britain and on the Continent. Latest indications are that a fresh German proposal will be made. The idea seems to be for the Ambassadors to enquire into the proposed punishment of tbe instigators of the outrages, and superintend its being carried into* effect, after which peace negotiations might be commenced. Prince Ching has been informed that Yung-lu and the viceroys of Nankin and Wuchang have been appointed with Li Hung Chang to negotiate. The viceroys remaining at home are being consulted by telegraph. The Allies already declare the appointment of Tung-lu to be impossible, he having taken part in tho actuck on the Legations.