THE WAR IN CHINA.

Otago Witness, Volume 26, Issue 2419, 26 July 1900, Page 35

THE WAR IN CHINA.

HONGKONG, July 23. The Emperor of China has requested American intervention. The Mikado of Japan, in replying to the' Emperor's request to join forces with China against Europe, declares that 'an. alliance with China is impossible. He condoles with tlie Emperor on his unfortunate, position, and promises friendly offices to" China if the rebellion is strongly suppressed. All the Chinese Governors and Ambassadors at the various Courts annoimce the same news, that the Legations were safe on July 18. A Chinaman from Peking, who arrived at Niuchwang on the 19th, reports that' the massacre occurred on the 12th. It is believed Mr Congers's reply to Mr Hay was written on July 1, or eai-lier. Li' Hung Chang had a cool reception at Shanghai, the consuls not visiting him officially. , - Quick-firing Krupp guns have beer mounted on the Bogue forts. The Allies hove established a ProvisionalGovernment at Tientsin. Russians report an encounter near Weihaiwei, the British defeating the Chinese and capturing 209 rifles. SYDNEY, July 24. A cable has been sent in the name of the Chinese of Australia to the Viceroys,asking them to protect the lives and pro-! perty of all foreigners. - BRISBANE, July 24. The Premier states that tile Government will not send a contingent to China. A new and rare delicacy is provided for the table in Staohy's Aflinis, a 'variety of Chinese artichoke. The tubers are produced in great abundance, and when cooked or pickled form] a delightful dish. Eaten 'law, they are crisp, and of a fine nutty flavour. Nimrno and Blai'J sell Stachy's Affinis at 2s 6d per pound, orpt-i free 3s per pouncl. >' *