THE FAR EAST.

Thames Advertiser, Volume XXIX, Issue 9294, 9 March 1899, Page 2

THE FAR EAST.

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London, Mar'oh 7. The Times urges that the difficulty with Russia concerning the Neuchwang railway loan should be settled v diplomatically at St. Petersburg,'' It says the Russian attitude in St. Petersburg and London does not indicate Russian policy in the Far Hast. The loan was effected openly' and in accordance with British Treaty rights. Britaiu, America, and Germany decline further negotiations at Bhang« * hai Taotai relative to the extension of foreign settlement and request the Viceroy to appoint a deputy to arrange matters. . A Router's message says the Italian Ministers consider the Tsung-lNYameh discourteous and declines further direct communications with its members. <■•. . Pbkin, March 7. ;■-. The Tsung-li-Yamen's reply to Italy is contemptuous and minatory. France advised the rejection of the claim.: .The Chinese Government has asked the Powers to -withdraw the detach* ments.' : of'''marines-Jent to guard the various foreign legations during tha last antNforeign rioting. , France, Eussia and America have acceded to the request. .