France and China
WAR IMMINENT. ADMIRAL COURBETT PREPARED FOR ACTION reuter's tklkgimms, Pabis, vugust 21, In consequence of the definite refusal of the Chinese Government to accept the French ultimatum, all hopes of averting a war hare been abandoned. Diplomatic relations with chins were formally interrupted to-day, when M. Ferry forwarded his passports to Le Fong Pao, | Chinese Ambassador. In structions have 'been Rent to Admiral fourbert to take steps to obtain reparation from China on account of the Lanccon affair without further dojny, and it is expected t^al active hostilities will at once be commenced by the French war vessels in ! Chinese waters.
Received August 23, noon. Homo Kong, Angnvt 22. I It is now de6nitely stated that Admiral Courbett has been instructed to bombard the Chinese Imperial Arsenal, which is situated threo miles from Foo Chow. It is understood that the attack will be made Ht sunri.«e to-day, and that under cover of fire troops will be landed, and the material and stores in the arsenal will be destroyed.
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 30, 23 August 1884, Page 2
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171France and China Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 30, 23 August 1884, Page 2
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