CHINA AND THE POWERS.
MURDER OF MISSIONARIES. RUSSIAN CLAIMS ON MANCHUSTa. LONDON, March 3. The total number of missionaries murdered in China during the disturbances was 134 adults and 52 children. Seventy adults and 28 children were English; the rest are stated to be Swedes and Americans. 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. (Received March 5, 0.35 a.m.) LONDON, March 4. Hie Pekin correspondent of “The Times” states that Japan has notified China that as Russia is receiving territorial and commercial advantages, Japan required an equivalent. (Received March 6, 1 a.m.) LONDON, March 4. A semi-official report from St. Petersi. burg states that the special treaty between China and Russia is solely., intended to settle the conditions of the restoration of Manchuria to China.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4297, 5 March 1901, Page 5
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