THE EASTERN TROUBLE.
(By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.) (Por United Press Association.) (Received March 9, at 9 a.m.) London, March 8. The Times states that immediately the Chinese loan was ratified, Russia demanded from China recognition of sovereign rights at Port Arthur and Talionwan Bay on the s&mfc" terms as those granted to Germany at Kaio-chou; also rights to construct a railway to Potuna, in Manchuria, or an extension of the trausManchunan railway from Kwang Chung Tzu or Makdem to Port Arthur. Russia allowed China five days to reply" to her demands. In the 'event of refusal Russia will invade Manchuiia. A Router telegram says France made corresponding demands for compensation in Southern China. The Shanghai Mercury states that the Viceroys of Nanking, Liangu, and Hunan have agreed to administer the Yang Tse Kiang Valley, irrespective of tho Eiaperor of Chiua. The report, however, is not confirmed. Pekjn, March 8. The Japanese Minister at Pekin has demanded a signed assurance from the Chinese Government that the war indemnity will bo paid by May.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9383, 9 March 1898, Page 2
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172THE EASTERN TROUBLE. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9383, 9 March 1898, Page 2
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