Britain and Russia.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 128, 26 March 1901, Page 4

Britain and Russia.

London, March 22. In a speech in the House of Lords, the Marquis of Lansdowne said that Count Lamsdorff proposed to Sir Charles Scott the simultaneous withdrawal of troops and the reservation of the question of the title to Kinder’s siding. Britain agreed to this proposal, and orders were thereupon sent to both forces to withdraw under Count Von Waldersee’s supervision. The incident had ended and what was a small matter of strictly local importance would not disturb the relations between the Governments.—(Cheers). March 23. The Times St. Petersburg correspondent says that after Count Lamsdorff’s assurances to Sir Charles Scott with reference to modus vivendi of Manchuria, the Marquis of Lansdowne asked for a copy of the actual draft of the convention.

Count Lamsdorff angrily and peremptorily refused, adding that he had offered a full and sufficient explanation. Count Lamsdorff was indignant with Li Hung Chang for divulging its contents.

The Australian Naval Contingent volunteered for services at the Tientsin siding. The Port Arthur regiment has been ordered to Tientsin. Although the trouble is suspended, British officers are not permitted to sleep out of their quarters.