THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 4924, 11 January 1902, Page 1

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

London, January 7. Peking presents a strange sight, owin? to the preparations for the return of the Court. The palaces, pagodas, and temples are gaudily painted and gilded. The walls of the Imperial City are a vivid crimson, and wooden towers, with painted representations of cannon, have replaced the destroyed stone towers at the Cli9nmer Gate, The Foreign Ministers refused the use of two buildings allotted the Legations to view the pageant, but they will allow their families to occupy them. Many persons declare that it is a mistake for the powers to be represented, as It would constitute an act of homage to the Court. A thousand well-armed Shantung soldiers have arrived at Peking. The Legation guards are confined to their bar* racks. Thousands of officials received the Emperor and Dowager-Blmpress, who were riding in yellow palanquins at Peking. A brilliant cavaloide, with banners and umbrellas, escorted them to the palac9. The route, which was four miles Ion?, was lined with kneeling troops. The Dowager-Empress, when she looked up and spw the foreigners peering down upon the procession, bowed to them. Paris, January 7. Twenty thousand rebels, mostly Chinese ex-soldiers, are congregated at Tonquin. The French general has threatened to resign unless the foroes he has to oppose the rebels be strongly reinforced. The Emperor, during the pageant on the return to Peking, was listless and indifferent. The Dowager was smiling and confident. Her recognition of foreigners is much commented on. General Yuenshaiki, who exterminated Boxerism in the Shantung province, has received the decoration of the Yellow Jacket. Changu, a Boxer, has been appointed Governor of Peking. Two of Tungfuhsiang's chief lieutenants at the siege of the Legations accompanied the Dowager. They are destined i' for high commands.