IN CHINA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IX, Issue 770, 3 October 1900, Page 2

IN CHINA.

GERMANS TO OCCUPY THE IMPERIAL PALACE. BRITISH ADVANCE. GENERAL WALDERSEE AT TIENTSIN. RUSSIAN BATTERIES. Hongkong, Oetober 1. Every article of value in the Summer Palace was found packed and labelled for Russia. The Russians are arming two Russian batteries sent to Pekin for Pao« tingfu. Colonel Richardson, with the 16th Bengal Lancers, has arrived at Pekin. The 3rd Bombay Cavalry is distrir buted along the lines of communication. General Waldersee is proparing to occupy tho Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City with an imposing German force. He will also occupy Paotingfu. The French are reconnoitring further and also are camping at Yangtsun. Winter quarters for the troops generally are being prepared in Pekin. Mr Rockhill, the American Commissioner, is going to tbe Yangtse to report on the situation. General Chaffe, the American commander, has recommended the Allies to withdraw to Yangtsun and Tientsin, retaining a mixed guard at Pekin. He declares that it is generally admitted that the restoration of the Chinese Court is essential. Shanghai, Septemb3r 30. The Allies supplied a collective guard of honour at the reception of General Waldersee at Tientsin. The railway station was decorated exclusively with German, Russian and French flags. Tho British cavalry have occupied several towns, extending 40 miles south-west of Tientsin, unopposed. London, October 1. It is announced from St. Petersburg that M. De Giers, the Russian Minister, and the members of the Lega* tion, together with the remainder of the Russian troops in Pekin, will be removed to Tientsin. PRINCE TITAN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BLOODSHED. KIRIN PEACEFULLY SURRENDERED. GERMANY'S AIM "IN CHINA. ALLEGED TRIPLE ALLIANCE BASELESS. (Received Oetober 3, 12.30 a.m.). Hongkong, October 2. The Emperor's recent edict declares that Prince Tuau and the others included in the punishment list were entirely responsible for the blood» ahed. Kirin was peacefully surrendered as a result of the Russian negotiations with Ching and Li Hung Chang. Beelin, October 2. It is semi-ofrlcially announced here that Germany's aim in China was to maintain tho Allies' concert, and it is added that that the alleged triple alliance between France, Russia and Germany is baseless.