The War in China.
THE EMPEROR PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUTRAGES. GERMANY -WISHES TO MAINTAIN THE CONCERT. United Fr«-S3 Association. — By Electric '. T«.?egr«ph.— Copyright. Keceiyed October 4, 12.20 a.m. London, "October 2. — The Times' corr^sponHent at Peking states that the Chinese offered the British the opportunity to peacefully occupy Shanhaikwan and Tongshan, anticipating Russian action 'but the proposal was discountenanced Dy Great Britain for fear of disturbing the concert of the Allies. Four thousand Allied troops sail from Toku 'for Shanhaikwan. tho navies cooperating. Besides denuding the Summer Palace at Peking, 'The Russians, destroyed the famous White Pagoda and two Boxer Temples. Ho^q Kong, October 2.— The Emperor's recent edict declares that Prince Tuan and others included in tho punishment list wera entirely responsible for the bloodshed. Kilan was peacefully surrendered as the result of Russian negotiations with Prince Ching and' Li Hung Chang. BteRUN, October 2. — Itissemi-officially announced here that Germany's aim in China was to" maintain the Allies concert. It is added that the alleged Triple Alliance amongst France, Russia, and Germany as baseless. Received October 3. 1.30 a.m. Berlin, October 2. — ?>luch unrest prevails iv Germany respecting the "Emperor's policy. German stocks are failing heavily. Received October 3, 9.12 aim. St. "Petersburg, October 2. — The Messenger, an official organ, denies that Manchuria has been incorporated with Russian territories.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11573, 3 October 1900, Page 3
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221The War in China. Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11573, 3 October 1900, Page 3
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