We Understand That The Name Of The New Capital Of
China officially accepted in this country is Sian, and shall hence- forward use it. We have hitherto called it Segan, on the authority, as we believe, of Professor Douglas, who......
It Will Be Observed That Nothing In This Note Affects
the present situation in China, which remains as bad as ever. In the North the German, French, and Anglo-Indian troops have made a successful expedition to Pao-ting-fu, which......
As The Result Of Taking A Plebiscite Of His Constituents,
Mr. Schreiner has resigned his seat in the Cape Parliament. Under circumstances of great difficulty Mr. Schreiner, however tardily, rendered valuable service to the British......
The Most Important News From South Africa Is That Lord
Roberts hopes to start for home about November 15th. Desultory fighting still goes on, and considerable activity is shown by marauding commandos in the Orange River Colony, and......
The Reception Of The Agreement In The World Is Noteworthy.
The public here approves, but hardly sees how strong an alliance might arise out of the document. The French wait for Russia, but are vexed to see Germany and Great Britain draw......
News Of The Week.
T HE event of the week is the publication of an agreement between Great Britain and Germany upon future policy in China. The agreement is intended first of all to secure the......
