Russia and China.
The Times states that M. Pan!, ff, the Russian representative at Pekio, did not support the French claims upon Southern China. M. Alexieff, who was recently ap pointed Russian Financial Advi-er to the Corean Government, has n-.nv been appointed Russian Commercial Agent in Japan.
The Newest Nachriohten, c>m men ting on the lease of Weihaiwfi to Britain, says that Germany i? now unable to claim the Shantung Peninsula (op the north coast of which Weihaiwei is situated) as her
exclusive sphere, while the influence of the Kusßian position at Port Arthur has been checked.
China has agreed to the French demands, but haß reserved to the British rights with regard to extension at Eowloon.
Bussia is fortifying Talienwan. The Novoe Vremya states that the concession of Weihaiwei to Britain deprives the Russian fleet of a free exit from the Gulf of Pechili.
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Manawatu Herald, 9 April 1898, Page 2
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145Russia and China. Manawatu Herald, 9 April 1898, Page 2
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