IN CHINA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IX, Issue 769, 2 October 1900, Page 2

IN CHINA.

CAPTURE OF BOXERS. LI HUNG CHANG AND RUSSIA. RUSSIA UNDERMINING BRITAIN. POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES. Hongkong, September 29. A French force captured 200 Boxers to the westward of Pekin. , The British exploded an arsenal in the hills. The Chinese officials at Shanghai report that Russia is seeking complete possession of the northern railway. They offered the Chinese Government money to repay the British loan on the railway. Local British residents are urging Lord Salisbury to prevent Russia from jeopardising British interests. Russia has occupied Kirin, and announces that the annexation of Manchuria is transitory and purely strategic. The Chinese who fled from 76 towns across the Amur from Zega, have been forbidden to recross, as Russia is intending to plant Russian settlers. Li Hung Chang, on being interviewed, declared that General Alexieff, the Russian commander, went to Port Arthur in order to avoid meeting General Waldersee. London, September 29. Li Hung Chang has explained that his advertence to Russian interests in due to the failure of the British to support him in the past. The Standard's correspondent suggests that the English are less ready to bribe him.

Washington, September 29; Reports have been received that after tho Eussiaus had occupied Lutai, they rushed northwards by railway to seize Shanhaikwan. New York, September 29. The Herald declares that the attitude of the Washington Cabinet is due to an endeavour to prevent the dismemberment of China, which is regarded as inevitable. America, however, is determined to exact from the Powers acquiring territory a guarantee that American trading rights will be respected, CHINA REORGANISING HER ARMY. Hongkong, September 30. China is reorganising her army. Troops and provisions are streaming northwards to Tanjuen. PRINCE CHING AND THE BOXERS. NAMING THE BOXERS. JAPAN AND GREAT BRITAIN. Hongkong, September 2S. Mr Conger, the American Ambassador at Pjkin, is in possession of the Boxers' subscription Hst. Prince Ching made three donations, but he alleges he did so under coercion. Prince Ching has offered to namo six instigators of the outrages, including Princo Tuan. Tokio, September 29. . The Marquis of Yamagata, the Japanese Premier, has resigned. The Marquis Ito has been summoned. The latter favours heartier co-opera-tion with Great Britain to prevent the partition of China. PRINCE TUAN DEPRIVED OP HIS SALARY. TO BE TRIED BEFORE THE IMPERIAL COURT. (Received October 2, 12.25 a.m.) Hongkong, September 29. Prince Tuan has been deprived of his salary and ordered to be tried before the Imperial Court. IMPERIAL EDICT. THRONE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SITUATION. PRINCE TUAN THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE. TO BE PUNISHED ACCORDINGLY. SEVERAL PRINCES TO EE DEGRADED. (Received October 1, 10.25 p.in) Hongkong, October 1. Other versions of the Imperial Edict issued by Taiyuanfu on the 2oth state that the Throne is not responsible for the situation, which was due to the favour shown to the Boxers by Prince Tuan and his brother Tsailan, who will be punished in a manner to deter others. Several Princes will also be degraded and dismissed. The admirals have decided that several nationalities shall co-operate with Russia in the advance on Shan* haikwan. LI HUNG CHANG AND THE ALLIES. REINSTATEMENT OF THE EMPEROR. APPEAL TO THE LOYALTY OF THE CHINESE. (Received October 2, 1.12 a.m.) London, September 1. The Daily Express states that Li Hung Chang recommends the Allies to release the Emperor aud Dowager from their dangerous official surroundings and bring them to Pekiti, and after the appointment of a Regent, appeal to the loyalty of the Chinese on behalf of the Emperor.