The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-24
GERMANY'S LAND STEAL
All Signs Point to Long Cherished
Scheme of UEurpation

| Scheme of Usurpation
New York, Nov. 23.-According to a
Washington dispatch to the Herald,
1 China has appealed to Russia TO oust
Germany from aer territory as the result
OF occupation by a German force of a
| part of the Shan Tung peninsula. 1t is
| hoped by the Chinese, that the influence
! exerted by Russia which prevented re-
Mobilization of the Turkish navy, will he
exercised upon Germany with equal sue
cess in the matter of her withdra wal
| from Chinese territory.
NotWithS tanding the efforts of the
Chinese government to get Germany to
name a date when she would Withdraw
her forces, the German government mas
taken no step in the matter and the fear
is expressed in eastern and European
diplomatic circles that her occupation,
if not of a permanent character now, is
simply preliminary to such and end.
A diplomat thoroughly conversant with
eastern affairs, made this statement in
regard TO the landing of the German
force: AT the time the landing ocrur-
red the Chinese government had al
ready taken measures for the amends of
the murders of the German missionaries,
and in fact, instructions of this charac-
ter had been obeyed to such an extent
that several of the culprits had been
placed under arrest. 1t was also intend
ed to require the people of the district
in which the murder occurred to pay
suistble indemnity.
These facts had been laid before the
German minister in Pekin, VINO, / may
say, is of very excftable temperament
and his failure 10 accept the apology and
await the result Of the efforts OF the
Chinese government, show that Ger
many was simply awaiting pretext 10
occupy a portion of the territory belong
ing ID the Celestial Kingdom.
Germany has always been anxious to
obtain territory in the far east. Her cit
izens who have established themselves
in China have been especially clsmorous
that the black, white and red flag should
wave. over section OF that country and
their government seeing the opportuni-
ty growing out Of the murder Of the two
missionaries. promptly seized it.
The attitude of the other European
governments is of interest. None of the
latter desires to see Germany obtain a
slice of eastern territory. though il is
said she landed her force after having in
formed them of fer purpose. / believe
China's representations 10 Russia viii
result in representations being made by
the latter government TO the Berlin Of
ficials. 1t will be only in case of pressure
| believe, that Germany will Withdraw
her troops from the Shan Tung promon-
tory"
London. Nov. 23.-According TO s2e-
cisl Dispatch received here today from
Berlin, the German government consid-
e-s that the land occupied by the forces
Of Germany at Kiao Chsu bay, Shan
Tung peninsula. China. is insufficient for |
naval ststion and proposes TO enlarge
its holdings there. 'diplomaticaily. IL
possible
IN AFRICA AND INDIA
Brass. Guinea Coast. Nov 25.-The |
column OF troops commanded by Major |
Arnold. consisting OF $50 men belonging
to the Niger constsbuisriy. with field |
and Maxim guns. which was sent 10 sub |
due the slave trading prince OF Idsu. who |
was entrenched in plain four days !
march from the river. and ws1o f1r a /
month previous 70 the departure Of the i
troops had been rsiiing the Aqpoto 4
tribe. for sixty miles around mis- head /
quarters. landed at Etobe o. November
IA ana marched direct 70 the princes |
stronghold. TIE latter was defended by |
400 guns ami leo rifles. There wss rot /
engagement IN front OF the town TIE
Hoa.sss % the British fa~ce charged up
10 TIE eisa;-fcot surrounding the placs /
ard completely routed the defenders
The prince fed 70 the bash and tire town
was burned and evacuated on Ncve-,-
Der is The enemy tost heavily TIE
British force had two men killed AMI
Twelve wounded
Sirnls. Nov. ss.-GenersI Sl- William
Lockaart. xitSi the Fourth Brigade o.
ne British punitive expedition c9era.-
ing sgsinst the irsuTgsnt trios--nen
-as ~Sa.-ai Dz-of s<fs- having --aye-s- 4