AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 85, 19 April 1901, Page 3

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi London, April 17.

The French have started to expel General Liu with ten thousand men from a strong position at Henlu, 120 miles from Paotingfu. A FIIIE AT PEKIN. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, April IS. Tlie Daily Express states that the place in Pekin used as Count AValdersee’s headquarters has been destroyed by fire. Only the military papers were saved. General Schwatzhoff is missing. , GERMANY OUTVOTES AMERICA. CLAIMS OF THE POWERS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, April 18. The authorities at Washington, after alleging that America controlled the diplomatic situation in Pekin, now acknowledge Germany’s primacy, owing to the support of Austria, Italy, Spain, Holland, and Belgium, enabling her to outvote America, England, and Japan in the State Councils. Germany claims twelve.million pounds, Russia seven millions, and Franco thirteen, exclusive of heavy unspecified compensation for massacred Catholics. England claims about live million, and Japan seven, strictly for outlay incurred. The American claim is not specified. America believes China is only able to afford forty million pounds, which the Allies ought to apportion equitably.