China.
London, February 28,
The Times’ Shanghai correspondent states that the intervention of missionaries in Chinese local politics, and their protection of native converts, are among the chief causes of the the Chinese officials’ anti-foreign attitude. Kingham, who was massacred in China, was a-native of Birmingham and was working under the auspices of the Plymouth Brethren. The Lord Chancellor, in the House of Commons, incidentally raised the spectre of the possible invasions of Europe by Chinese labour. He was aware the idea was not tolerated, but the consideration was one which had operated last election. Pekin, February 28.
Several British, American and French warships are proceeding to Kinkiang while some are already there.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3619, 3 March 1906, Page 2
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113China. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3619, 3 March 1906, Page 2
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