Eastern Affairs
SETTING HER FEET FAST. Per United Press Association. By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. ;'.. Received 3rd, 10.15 p.m. As a result of the recent conference of Russian oflicials at Port Arthur Russia is appropriating thirteen million roubles for the purpose of fortifying 30 miles of the coast between Port Arthur and Dalny. PEKIK, Aug. a. GETTING READYx Received 3rd, 10.13 p.m. Yuansftikni, anticipating an early withdrawal of the Powers' prohibition against the importation of arms, has ordered 23,000 riflis. 48 field pieces, and 50 machine -guns. THE WOMAN FIEND. Jiy the Empress ttowagcr's orders Shcnchicn, a. journalist reformer who advocated the assassination of members of the ruling dynasty, wa-s beaten to death with bamboo vods at Pekin, the flesh on his arms, lees and back being torn into ribbons. The execution occupied two hours, j Shenchien to the last proclaimed his J willingness to die for his principles. Foreigners are intensely indignant at the Dowager's cruelty, whilst the reformers are quite cowed.
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Southland Times, Issue 19115, 4 August 1903, Page 2
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165Eastern Affairs Southland Times, Issue 19115, 4 August 1903, Page 2
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