The Trouble in China.
Bbelik, September °5: The Kaiser, replying to Prince China, said that Dr Kettler's murder' was a* anheard of crime, and branded as sneh by international law and usage. He readily believed tbe statement tbat tfec Emperor had etood aloof from the complications, which made all the greater the guilt of the Government and itc advisers. An expiatory mission alon* wonld not atone for the orime. Pardon depended upon China's future conformity to the usages of oiviliaed nations. The Kaiser later visited Prince Ohun and took tea with the members of tbe mission. Chun deelined the militaryhonours usually conferred on special .ambassadors of exalted rank until expiation has been made. September 6. Tbe members of Prince Chun's mission profess to regard the absence of cheers and military salutes ab the reception a* an expression of reverence, and not & deliberate rebuff. They consider the Kaiser's reception of Prince Chun withont his suite, as a mark of honour, giving the visit a familiar and private character, Svdnbt, September 8, The Chinese Reform Association cablet to Prince Chun, congratulating him o* tbe success of bis mission, and asking him to visit Australia.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 100, 10 September 1901, Page 1
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