IN CHINA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IX, Issue 771, 4 October 1900, Page 2

IN CHINA.

PUNISHMENT OF THE INSTIGATORS. CHINESE VILLAGE SHELLEDLOOTERS FLOGGED. Hongkong, October 1. In following America's advice that China should punish the instigators of the Pekin outrages, the haud of Li Hung Chang is conspicuous. Such action has been taken with the hope of averting the blow of Germany. Chinese accounts declare that Li Hung Chang has tardily convinced the Dowager Empress of the deception of the Manchu leaders. The same accounts represent the Emperor as having soundly rated the princes and otber courtiers for the state into which they have brought the country, while the Dowager is stated to have remained silent. The British gunboat Robin shelled the village of Lukbain, on the West River, as retaliation 'for firing upon a British-owned steamer. The Lungkiang ringleaders in the recent looting were seized and flogged. St. Petersburg, October 1. Russia has ordered the new ironclads Sebastopol, Pottava and five large torpedo-boats to reinforce the squadron at Part Arthur. OCCUPATION OF SHANHAIKW AN AND TONGS HAN. SUMMER PALACE LOOTED BY RUSSIANS. London, October 2. The Times correspondent at Pekin states that the Chinese offered the British an opportunity to peacefully occupy Shanhaikwan and Tongsban, thus anticipating Russia's action, but the proposal was discountenanced by Great Britain for fear of disturbing the concert of the Allies. Four thousand allied troops sail from Taku for Shanhaikwan, the navies also co-operating. Besides denuding the Summer Palace in Pekin, the Russians destroyed the famous white pagoda and two Boxer temples. M. DELCASSE AND THE POWERS. RUSSIANS CONTROL THE SHANHAIKWAN LINE. (Received October 3, 11 p.m.). London, October 3., Renter's Paris correspondent states that M. Delcasse's note to.the Powerp agrees with Gsrmany as to the necessity of obtaining satisfaction for the murder of Kettler and the attack on the Legations. He suggests that Ministers should forthwith begin negotiations, j With reference to the other questions at issue, a hope is entertained in Paris that Great Britain will adhere to the terms of the note, which claimed to have the effect of reestablishing concerted action by the Allies. Hongkong, October 3. The/German force is at Taingsiang, occupying the Paotiugfu railway. The Russians at Tongshang are controlling theSh&uhaikwan line. (Received October 3, 10.25 p.m.) London, October 2. The Victorian Naval Contingent has arrived at Taku. The New South Wales Contingent winters at Pekin.