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Waikato Argus, Volume X, Issue 913, 27 March 1901, Page 3

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CRISIS IN CHINA. THE MAKCnUMAN CONVENTION. LI HUNG CHANG URGES COMPLIANCE. THE COURT DECIDED NOT T|| SIGN. (Received March 27, 9.24 a.m.) London. March 2b. THE Pekin correspondent of the Times reports that Russia refuses I o extend the time for affixing the signatures to the Mancburian agreement beyond to-day. Li Hung Chang urges the Emperor's compliance with the Russian demands. The declaration of Count Von Bulow that Germany is indifferent as to the future of Manchuria embarasses the Powers who protested against the signing of the agreement. The New York Tribune arhims that America has refused to protest against the agreement, notwithstanding the warning received from several Powers that Russia's action would lead to the disintegration of China. The Shanghai correspondent of the Tiu.es states that he has the best authority for declaring that the Imperial Court has finally decided to refuse to sign the agreement. London, March 26. A Renter's message states that an affray occurred amongst the European troops at Tientsin during wbicb two Welsh Fusiliers an 1 one of the Vicorian Naval Contingent were sabred nd bayoneted. The Germans were the principal culprits. The French troops covertly insult British officers at every opportunity. Civilians and military at Tientsin gave the Australian Contingent a grant send-off, General Campbell publicly thanking and complimenting tucni.