IN CHINA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IX, Issue 690, 12 July 1900, Page 2

IN CHINA.

GERMANY'S POLICY IN CHINA RUSSIA WATCHING JAPAN. A GOLD EXPLORING PARTY. London, July 10. The Berlin correspondents of the London newspapers indicate that notwithstanding the Kaiser's recent inflammatory speeches, Germany's policy in China awaits the Russian policy. It is semi-officially announced that Germany considers the maintenance of the unanimity of the Powers of prime importance. Prince Ching ' was until recently President of the Tsung-li-Yemen. Though unknown in Europe, he is said to be a typical specimen of the Manchu gentleman, and a statesman of great ability, with a wide grasp of foreign questions. St. Petersburg, July 10. The Russian newspapers explain that Japan has received no mandate for the suppression of the outbreak in China. Russia has placed an army corps at Odessa on a war footing, professedly to furnish troops for China. Hongkong, July 10. The Viceroy of Szechuen, in Western China, is protecting the exploring party, led by R. L. Jack, le.te Queensland Government geologint. The expedition left Zachan for Ningynan, in the mountain ranges in the south-west portion of the province. Mr Jack was sent out by Mr Pritchard Morgan, member in the House of Commons for Merthyr Tydvil, to take charge of mining concessions obtained by Mr Morgan in the Szechuen province. Sydney, July 11. The Naval Brigade is being canvassed as to whether it will go to China as a land force. The suggestion is made that they should mau the warship Tauranga, at present laid up in Sydney. THE ATTACK ON TIENTSIN. GOOD GUNNERY OF THE CHINESE. WATER SUPPLY BAD. PRINCE TUAN UPHOLDS THE BOXERS. LEGATIONS SAFE ON sth. (Received July 12, 1.30 a.m) Hongkong, July 11. The artillery practice in the attack on Tientsin amazed the Allies. Bad water supply at Tientsin is seriously hampering the Allies. Russia has 125,000 troops in the Vladivostock and Port Arthur districts. Prince Tuan as Emperor proclaims the Boxers as his cherished braves, promising them abundant rewards. The Governor of Shantung reports that the Legations were safe on the sth, and that the rebels were dispersing. From other sources it is learned that the foreigners occupied Prince Szus' palace opposite the Legations. LATER NEWS. NEW SOUTH WALES NAVAL BRIGADE. (Received July li:, 9.40 a.m.) London, July 12. Only 26 men and no officers of the Naval Artillery Volunteers, and three officers and no men of the Naval Brigade have voluntered for China. REBELS ROUND LEGATIONS DISPERSING. (Received July 12, 10.10 0.m.) Hongkong, July 11. Li Hung Chang from Canton on the 10th stated that the soldiers and rebels snrrouuding the Legations at Pekin were gradually dispersing.