The Chinese Question.
THE VIEWS OF CORRESPONDENTS,
REPORTED ill-treatment of CHINESE. London, Dec. 31,
The Daily News Shanghai correspondent states that Li Hung Chang telegraphed to Sheeng, director of telegraphs and one of the peace envoys, that the Court accepted the Powers’ terms, and authorised the signing of the preliminary treaty. , The Times’ Pekin correspondent states that Count Waldersee’s harshness towards the innocent Chinese in the constant practice of extorting contributions, and the frequent breach of his promises, is injuring the reputation of the allies and producing a condition of unrest and affording a protest against the continuance of hostilities and occupation. He urges that the British troops be removed from Waldersee’s command, since the British officers are never consulted. Pabis, Dee. 31.
Pekin telegrams received at Paris state that Li Hung Chang informed the Ministers that the Emperor accepts the terms offered and asks for a suspension of hostilities. He wishes to return to Pekin at the end of February. Tho alleged enthroning of a new emperor is regarded in Berlin as an attempt to deceive tho allies arid protract negotiations. Five foreign expeditions are operating under Count Waldersee’s orders.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 1, 2 January 1901, Page 3
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