WITH THE NEUTRALS.

North Otago Times, Volume CV, Issue 13929, 10 July 1917, Page 6

WITH THE NEUTRALS.

HOLLAND'S PROTEST TO BRITAIN, | • RESENT SEA RESTRICTIONS;' ■: (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association) THE HAGUE, July 8. ; It is officially announced that it lias been pointed out to Britain that tha new \v!ir zone is • disadvantageous to Dutch interests. Britain has replied: that the measures were taken for military reasons, adding that Dutch shipping had other means of access. Holland asks for re-cpiisidcration; stating' that the other routes are dangerous, owing to mines And submarines. CHINA'S TROUBLES. ißDicATroi ,, 6i'VbM'^ , tfMi6B, (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)' PEKIN,'JuIy &;" ' .• The Emperor lias abdicated. , " Received July 10,1 'a.m.'" ''',; ROYALIST TROOPS DEFEATEdV' GENERAL CHAOS FEARED. ''

(Australian and N.Z, Cable Assn.) SHANGHAI, -J% ■■«;•■ Ex-Prcsiilent Tnniicliyui reports that tho Monarchists wore routed on Friday near Laiiftfaiig. The Republicans advanced ten miles towards Pekiu pursuing the enemy.' -. ■• ~( ~

Li Yuon Hung, the-ex-Pres'idciitJ gavo Tuanchyui, the President's seal for conveyance to Feugkouchaiig, who will assume the Presidency of the Provisional Government at Nanking. TIENTSIN, July 8. It is feared that the. Imperalists will return to engage in indiscriminate- looting.

Great danger is threatened man/ Europeans and American residents outside the Legation quarter. PEKING, July 9. The republican-armies continue to march upon the capital. . ■-•,..>

The Foreign Minister is attempting to mediate, as the supporters of • the youthful Emperor are weakeniug and desire an armistice. ■

SWEDEN'S INTENTIONS ' THEFT OP IMPORTANT PLANS. ' (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)' ' "COPKX'IIAGKiV; 'July 8. Colonel Smitt, a high oflicer ou Hjf* Swedish (loneral Staff, has beejdW -dered by an unknown visitor It is-understood that Colonel Niii'iti ro-ceutly-liopt important plans iu the flat.