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THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

• -4»THE RUSSIANS IN COREA. United Press Association-By Electric TelegraphCopyrighr. Beceived March 17, 9.45 a.m. LONDON, Vabch 16. Mr T. A. Brassey,, speaking at a meeting at Tunbridg'e Wells, said that Great Britain was now well able to meet any two Powers. In a naval combat she could hold her own against the allied forces of Russia', Germany and France. News has been received that a force of Russian marines landed at Chemulpo, in Corea, and proceeded to Seoul, the capital.. They, took with them a large quantity of stores. Received March 17, 9.45 a.m. At the conference of the Associated Chambers of Commerce it was reaolved to urge the Government to press China with the view of obtaining permission to construct a railway from British Burmah to a position in the Upper Yang-tse-Kiang Valley.

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6130, 17 March 1898, Page 3

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THE CRISIS IN CHINA. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6130, 17 March 1898, Page 3

THE CRISIS IN CHINA. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6130, 17 March 1898, Page 3