THE CHINESE DIFFICULTY

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 May 1901, Page 4

THE CHINESE DIFFICULTY

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London, May 17. China’s indemnity proposals are de dared unsatisfactory.

The Foreign Ministers are discussing the basis of a guarantee loan to cover the indemnity, and the further opening of China to foreign trade. The German authorities offered a qualified apology in the two recent incidents—the first when German soldiers stopped and beat the bearers of Rockills, the American special Commissioner, and Sir A Satow’s sedan chairs at Pekin ; the second for firing on the British tug Ewo, at Tientsin.

The Times Pekin correspondent states that Count von Walbersoo invited the Allies to co-operate in an expedition against the Boxers south beyond Cbingting; but owing to the withdrawal of the French troops the expedition was postponed. It now transpires that the Gormans also i rrested and flogged the crew of the ligh--lar Ewo, which was towing. The explanation in regard to the matter is considered unsatisfactory, The correspondence is therefore forwarded to Sir A Satow, with the view of diplomatic action. Press correction—Germany apologised for the Ewo incident only.