CHINESE DIFFICULTY.
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The Indemnity accepted by China.
London, May 31.
General von Waldersec, in a letter to Li Hung Chang, says that if order is maintained and the inhabitants protected the Allies will evacuate Paotingfu and Pekin. He adds that China is now afforded an opportunity of showing her ability in standing alone and winning the Allies’ respect. It is improbable that the Allies will appoint one General-in-Chief in succession to General von Waldersee.
Official. —The Emperor has issued an edict announcing that China agree to the indemnity as previously cabled and with interest at 4 per cent; but China asks to pay the indemnity in forty instead of thirty years. Thirteen thousand Chinese troops occupy Chili province. Received this day, at 9 21 a m. London, May 31. tTfie Tientsin of the hndard states that the Court is holding [Hung Chang responsible for the de[rturo of the Allies by a given date.
f Reactionasies intend \to represent the withdrawal as the result of the Court’s behest, and a renewed outbreak of trouble after the withdrawal is seriously feared.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 June 1901, Page 3
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183CHINESE DIFFICULTY. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 June 1901, Page 3
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