CHINESE QUESTION.
London, Januaryjjjjj* At a meeting of the Imperial Offßfc net the situation in China was under discussion. Lord Wolseley remains in London to be in readiness to advise Ministers. It is believed the Powers will bo unnble to resist the principle of opening China to trade. The Times states that Germany, after much hesitation, has decided to open Kiao-chau to the world. Washington, January 24. The United States newspapers are publishing very laudatory criticisms on the resolution displayed by Great Britain. Melbourne, January 24. A rumour that war had b6en declared was circulated to-day, and great excitement was caused, the newspaper offices being besieged by anxious inquirers. Sydney, January 25. The presence of so many war and other ships in Chinese waters, and the shutting down of the Japanese mines against all foreign vessels, has caused a heavy demand for coal and an increase in the price of local coal. Several vessels lying at Newcastle have received orders to load for the East. Brisbane, January 25. The Government have ordered 8000 Martini Enfields with which to ro-arni the defence force.
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Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 240, 27 January 1898, Page 2
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