Russia and China.

Manawatu Herald, 3 February 1898, Page 2

Russia and China.

Tbe German newspaper Berliner Tagebaltt states that it has bren arranged that Great Britain shall drop the proposal with regard to the opening of the Talien Wan Bay, Russia waiving all opposition to British control of the Chinese Customs. The Novos'i new^papar saya Russia disclaims any wish to disturb the friendly relations between that oountry aud Great Britain Tb« Standard state3 that the secret Anglo Russian negotiations in referenca to the Chinese loan have taken a favourable turn. German financiers desire to participate in the Chinese loan, and a German delegate will consult M. de Witte, Rusian .Minister of Finance, on the matter. It is understood that China is willing to grant England a concession in the construction of a railway from Mandalay through tbe Yunan province to Pekin or Nankin. The times says it is necessary for England to secure an extension of che Burmah railsways to China. Russia is sending 10,000 men to the Far East 2000 being under orders to leave Russia immediately. The Novoe Vremya reports that negotiations are proceeding between the Russian and German Govern ments with reference to Chioese affairs and- tha loan question in particular. Tbe 10,000 men which it is reputed that Russia is despatching to the Far East are to be sent to Talien Wan and Port Arthur. Russian Government agents 'are purchasing a vast quantity of provisions. The officers in command of the German troops now in occupation of Kiao-chau report fhaMhe expeditions seut to the interior have been well received by the inhabitants. j