WAR IN CHINA

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 45, 5 March 1901, Page 3

WAR IN CHINA

•—, RUSSIA'S TKRRORISM OVER PJ4ACB ENVOYS. NUMBERING' THE SLAIN MISSIONARIES. (FUR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received 4, 8.50 a.m.) London, March 3. The Chinese peace envoys are afraid not to support Russia's demands in Manchoria, although they are aware aach demands will mean the loss of tba province, and probably the cause cf trouble with the other Powers, since only Russians and Chinese will be a'lowed to trade in Manchuria, except at the greatesb disadvantage. Prince Ching solicits the foreign Ministers' advice in the matter. (Received 4, 9.3 a.m.) .London, March 3. The total number of missionaries murdered in China is 134 adults and 52 obildren; 70 aduts and 28 children were English; the rest were ■toted to bo Swedes and Americans, JAPANESE DEMANDS. Received 5, 0.26 a.m. j London, March 4. i The Times' Pekin correspondent states that Japan has notified China that as Bus »a is receiving territorial and commercial advantages Japan requires an equivalent, BFIOIAL RUSSO-CHINESB TREATY. Received 5,10 a.m. London, March 4. A fetii.'jfficial report from St. Petersburg states there is a special treaty between China and Bussia, It is solely intended to settle tbe conditions of tbe restoration of Manchuria to Chioa.