AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XXII, Issue 35, 11 March 1902, Page 5

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

London, March 7 Viceroy of Chili insists that civil Government be restored to China, as it is unfair to continue to humiliate the Government in the eyes of the people. Germany, he believes, is the obstacle to withdrawal of European forces. Viceroy w ill be grateful for Anglo-Japanese assistance, though sorry that China needs propping. Kaiser has recalled cruiser and two destroyers from China. London, March 8 Prince Tuan is heading rebellion against Imperial Court. ‘ Standard ’ states French wishing to make roads through a compound owned by Methodist Episcopalian Mission at Tientsin, French Consul seized mission buildings, and included them in French settlement. United States Consul thereupon hoisted flag over the buildings. French Consul threatens to hoist the tri-colour above Stars and Stripes. • March 9 Delcasse, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, states AngloJapanese Treaty was communicated to France prior to publication. It would not cause modification of French policy, which was pacific and amicable towards China. Russian journal ‘ Novoe Vremya ’ asserts Russia would not admit the open door in Manchuria or other spheres of Russian influence. There would be no evacuation of Manchuria until Russo-Chinese treaty was ratified. Great Britain hits intimated she is prepared to hand Tientsin over to China on Ist May if other Powers consent. All except Germany agree, but latter requires as condition acquiesence with her demands with regard to Shantung-