The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
THE PARTITION OF CHINA
Ancient Empire OF tho East Is
Thought TO Be Near It's Fall
Russia Follows Example OF Germany
England and France Watch
the Situation-Mny Involve
the United states.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 20.-It Is an
nounced that Russian squadron under
Rear Admiral Reounow has entered
Port Arthur, on the Chinese coast, with
the entire acquiescence Of the Chinese
government. The squadron intends 70
remain al Port Arthur throughout the
winter. This is due solely to the need
OF a temporary winter station and In
wolves no question OF forcible occupa-
ton or hostile demonstration, or any
intention against China, Germany,
Japan or any other power.
china Approves.
London. Dec. 2O.-The correspondent
OF the Times az Peking says: China
approves OF the Russian feet wintering
at Port Arthur, being persuaded that
this action is taken in the interest Of
China and necessitated by the German
occupation OF Kiao-Chou.
Reply 10 Germany's Action.
kilograms from all the continental
capitals show that Russia's step NJ Port
Arthur is regarded rs tantamount TO
a permanent occupation and a reply
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ST. Petersburg correspondent saystherc
was no agreement between Russia and
Germany and that the latter simply
warned Russia when the occupation OF
Kino-Chou was already decided upon.
The Paris papers, without pretending
20 be deceived by Russia's innocent cX-
plantations, are pleased with the actions
Of the ally Of France The burden OF
Niennese comment Is; What will Eng
land do2 The British feet now in Chi
nese waters consists OF one ironclad,
nine cruisers and 1s smaller mcn-of-
war.
England To- Take Hand.
London, Dec 2f.-An unconfirmed
report Is current here that part Of the
British eastern squadron win be sta
toned az Wei-Hai-Wci this winter. II
true this indicates that Great Britain
IS working in harmony with Japan.
The latter power still occupies Wei-Hai-
Wei, pending payment of the Chinese
war indemnity.
The evening newspapers are much
disturbed over the situation. what
do we get?" Is the burden Of their com
plant. and they all insist upon the
necessity for immediate action.
The Pail Mall Gazette echoes the
Standards inquiry as TO Americas atti-
tude, and says:
"Of course the partition OF the coast.
which IS bound 20 come. VIII not be con-
fined 10 Russia and Germany. Every ma
val state IN the world Is actively concerned
an the disturbance OF the equilibrium In
the far east. Great Britain. France and
japan especially But the United States
cannot be taken as a quantity TO be ignored
The tame acquicscence with which the
seizures are made Is not worthy our report
and IS fatal 20 our future. We may remark
that we shall not he without sympathizers,
rs the Japanese, Will most joyfully back
any scheme TO redress tho bitter humilia-
ton they have suffered at the hands OF
Russia"
France VIII Follow SHIT.
Advices received here from Paris
show that France Is awaiting Great
Britan's action. III Great Britain fol-
lows the lead OF Russia and Germany
aud occupies seaport France will
forthwith follow suit.
The Cologne Gazette regards the oc-
cupation as merely continuance of
the cooperation Of Germany with Rus
sia in eastern Asia.
The officers Of the Chinese embassy
here do not conceal the belief that the
powers intend 10 seize Chinese ports.
They dscrcdit the report that Great
Britain has been requested TO assume
a protectoratc over the Van Use valley
and the West river.
Cause OF Russia's Grab.
Washington, Dee. 21.-Minister Wu
Ting Fang, the diplomatic representa-
tive OF China in this country, expressed
the belief that the reported occupancy
OF Port Arthur by Russian squadron
would prove to be but temporary con-
venicnce 20 the cars fleet granted 10y
the Picking government
The minister also stated that II was
his opinion that the Germans would
eventually withdraw from Kiao-Chou.
So far as known In Washington. there
Is no intention on the part OF the Chi
nesc government TO seek the exercise
OF the good Offices Of this government
with n view 10 securing the withdrawal
OF Germany Minister WI Is extreme
ly anxious that American interests
shall be extended In China.
Revenue Collections.
Washington. Dec. 2l.-Thc monthly
statement OF the collections Of internal
revenue shows that for the month Of No
vembcr last receipts amounted 20 Sl3,-
050, POO. an increase 90 compared with
a q o. . 40