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The Emperor has opened the Reichstag. His speech was marked by firmness of tone. He stated that since there was no sign that the anti-foreign movement in China bad ceased, determined military action should continue till the safety of European life and property were secured and the punishment of the chief criminals obtained. The Empress-Dowager has appointed Sir Robert Hart to arrange the
indemnity China pays and the methods of payment. A small Russian company, after rescuing a number of French Missionaries under Bishop Abelson, was surrounded at North Sbanhaikwan by 6000 Boxers. General Leupitzki with two columns, rescued his beleagured countrymen, who had two killed and 60 wounded. The Russians have ordered the foreign officials to vacate the houses occupied by them at the Tonku connection of the railway. The British has sent a body of infantry and cavalry to protect the officials. The Times' Pekin correspondent states that China will willingly concede everything demanded by Ministers, excepting the execution of the Princes and officials, which is impossible while the Imperial Court is in their hands.
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Manawatu Herald, 17 November 1900, Page 2
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