BRITISH MAKING NEW WINTER PORT.
A RUSSIAN BLUNDER, htceived October 8, 9.15 a.m. London, October 7. — A Reuter's correspondent states that a British force has occupied Ghinwantao and commenced the construction of a railway pier with a view of making the harbour a winter port. When approaching Shanhaikwan the Russian troops, mistaking French troops for Boxers, fired on them. The French replied, and there were casualties on both sides, including ton killed.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11577, 8 October 1900, Page 2
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72BRITISH MAKING NEW WINTER PORT. Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11577, 8 October 1900, Page 2
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