China.
MIXED VIEWS. The Russian Governmant has asked that the British be prohibited from landing at Port Arthur, but China ha* declined to accede to the request. Tha United States Government cordially supports the British claims for the opening of the Chinese ports to all countries. The Nbvoati newspaper is urging an alliance between Russia and Japan. Li Hung Chang, ex-Viceroy of Oh ih Li, the province in which the capital is situated, ha? been recalled, to office. In the course of an interview he expressed the opinion that the occupation of Kaiochau by Germany was a violation of the treaties. He said it was desired to open the Chinese ports to all the Powers.
France has sent a military expedition to Hunan, a province of South West China, to open up trade. Rspresentatives of the Government will accompany the expedition, which will remain in Hunan for two years.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 January 1898, Page 2
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149China. Manawatu Herald, 8 January 1898, Page 2
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