CHINESE QUESTION.
JAPAN PROTESTS. FRANCE UNEASY. Tokio, April 7. The Japaueso arc vehemently excited and will probably demand a foothold on tho mainland opposito Formosa. Tbo Japanese Diet has protested against the action of tho Russian Government in China, and has urged the Government to enforce the protest on similar grounds to those put forward by the Powers for the withdrawal of Japau from the Liaotong Peninsula after tbe late China-Japa-nese war. Paris, April 7. The Ropubliquo Francaiso states that there is grave danger of an alliance being formed between Britain, Japan and Germany. Tbe Journal des Debats is alarmed at Britain's design to reorganise the Chinese navy, and demands that all the Powers must participate in the scheme. Franco now does not insist on Kahe-wei«chau being included in nonalienable territory, and claims that Frenchmen should assist and not superintend the postal service. London, April G. It is reported from Singapore that only 15,000 tons of Welsh coal are afloat for Eastern ports, and that the price has risen 30 per cent. It is ex* pected that Japan will control all the Eastern market for coal, including that required by the warships.
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Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 272, 9 April 1898, Page 2
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