AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
GREAT BRITAIN’S CONGRATULATIONS. CHINESE OFFER TO RUSSIA. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, April 19. In tho House of Commons Viscount Cranborne confirmed the report that Great Britain had sent a letter to tho Yangtze Viceroys congratulating them on their success in having the agreement rejected. A falling beam killed Colonel Schwartzcoff, who was trying to rescue a dog. The fire was accidental. Count Walderscc is suffering from tho shock. Quantities of unique art treasures and costly presents to the Kaiser were destroyed by the fire. The Chinese report that Tuan and Tungfulisiang have offered to acknowledging the suzerainty of Russia if helped to conquer the northern provinces of China. REFORM OF CHINA. JAPAN PROPOSES TO LEAD THE WAY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, April 20. The cruiser Alacrity starts for Nagasaki to-day. The Morning Post states that there arc strong indications that Japan proposes to lead a reform -movement in China, and overthrow the dynasty, because she is bound hands and feet to Russia.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 87, 22 April 1901, Page 2
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