Russia and China.
France demands that China shall not alienate her territory south of Yang-tse-Kiang. * France also demands tie cession of a coaling station at Kiaochau and the prolongation of ths Lao!m ; railway in the French sphere at Tonquin into Yunnan. The French Ambassador at Pekin on bis last visit to the Tsungli Yamen (Chinese Council of Foreign Affairs), when the demands of Fiance were refused, threatened active operations from Tonquin and the seizure of a coaling station. Russia has withdrawn from he control of Corea in response to pressure by Japan. In the cv nt, however, of Corea failing to maintain its independence, Russia will again intervene.
M. Alexieff, The Russian Financial Agent, has accordingly been recalled. The Japanese elections have ] resulted in a small majority for the Government.
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Manawatu Herald, 22 March 1898, Page 2
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130Russia and China. Manawatu Herald, 22 March 1898, Page 2
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