The Powers and China.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2070, 22 January 1898, Page 2

The Powers and China.

ATTITUDE OF JAPAN BRITISH PROPOSALS CONDEMNED AMERICA SUPPORTS BRITAIN Tokio, Janaary 19. The organ of the Japan Government reproaches the selfishness of Russia, Germany, and France In regard to China, and declares that J a pan’s policy is to avoid an alliance, and to act vigorously if necessary. Berlin, January 19. The press states that if China concedes Great Britain the right to open Chung-ming-fu, an lay Ta-lien-wun open to British trade, as one of the conditions of advancing a loan, it will be an infringement on the Russian and French spheres, and that Germany will continue to co-operate with those Powers. The German Government is also urging Austria and Italy to send warships to Chiua. Pekin, January 19. A German missionary at Nan-Yang having been attacked by the Chinese, the Government of China immediately offered redress, offered redress. Washington, January 20. American papers strongly approve os Sir M. Hicks-Beach’s speech with reference to Great Britain’s position in regard to China. St Petersburg, f January 20. The warship Ressoivoliki reinforces the Russian squadron at Port Arthur.