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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06
IN HUB MARKETS.
Buyers Mystifed by Upward
Tendency of Butter.

Each Week Sees Higher Figures Placed
on the Product-ModerateD Demand For
Eggs, and Prices Rule Steady-Stand-
ing of the Various Cereals.
Boston, Aug. 3.-It was difficult to get
an exact selling price Tuesday for full
invoice lots of fine creamery. Receiv-
erS naturally were Influenced by the ad-
vancing prices at other points, and asked
" to l cent more than last week, but
buyers were few and slow to come to
terms. They were willing to pay 1871
cents, or even 10 cents, for the finest lots
but over that they did not want to CO.
Retail dealers cannot clearly see good
reason for the advance, as trade is slow
and the supply is ample for all wants.
Perhaps quotation of 10 to 1912 cents
should be given for the finest lots Of both
western and northern, with 1912 cents as
an extreme. All lots showing hot wealth
er or other defects had to take a lower
range, say from II to Is cents, and these
received a little more attention from
buyers. Boxes sold at 1872 to 20 cents.
Choice limitations at Is cents were in
quired for, and the right kind may bring
a little more this week, if they can be
found. Ladies at Is to IA cents have re-
ceived some attention, and all grades
suitable for bakers use continue scarce.
The high prices asked for first-class
butter will naturally cause more de-
mand for the under grades, and if there
is any stock in the country it should be
sent forward.
Jobbers will have to advance their
prices again during the week. They did
not charge over 20 cents on Monday and
Tuesday to most of their customers, but
as the market stands at present they will
have to get 201a to q cents before the
week is out, if they are looking for any
profit.
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Farmers Have Learned Something.

Farmers Have Learned Something.
There has been considerable decrease
in the shipments OF milk from this station
and from all points between here and
Keene. The farmers seem to have come
to the conclusion that there is more money
to be derived from butter and cheese MAX
ing than from the shipment Of the fresh
milk to Boston. The supply of milk in
Boston has been SO much curtailed by this
new move of the farmers that the Boston
Dairy Co., has deemed it necessary to pro-
cure milk at points above here. For about
two weeks car has been attached at Lud-
low to the train which passes through here
at $50, which receives milk at all the sta
tons between here and Ludlow.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Capable housekeeper desires position.
Box 317, Bellows Falls.
ITO rent-Two front rooms, one of
them down stairs. E. E. Webb, Charles
town, N. H.
FDr. VIM. M. Smiley, osteopath, will
be in Bellows Falls at Towns hotel Tues
day, August 9. He treats all kinds OF
chronic ailments. Consultation free.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06
f fp IdTIIE TIMES.
Alcp uvnNl{ g. 90 .va.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1898.
Notice to Advertisers.

Cow for changes in advertisements should
reach this office on Mondays and Thursdays.
No change reaching this office later than
NJ, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran-
teed insertion In the Wednesday and Sat-
urday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06

Total number of shots CTS. The next
shoot will be next Friday when the maya
trap will be used.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06
ouun cxlb Shoot.

The 18th shoot Of the Bellows Falls Gun
club was held Thursday afternoon on Dris-
lanes field. Below is given the score:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-06
Standard Fashion Co.

have reduced the price Of their
patterns and hereafter they will
be either 5, 10, 15 or 20 cts.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Advertisements under the classlil-
cations OF Wanted Help will be in
serted ct the rate OF one cent per
word per insertion. the minimum
charge being Is cents.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

FOR SALE
CLEVELAND PARk-CLEVELAND PARK
Beautiful home. entirely new. Tor sale on eagy
terms. Onice 6lo 18th ST. NV. sei7-tf
FOR SALE-TgE BEST MOST BEAUTIFUL AND
cheapest homes. CLEVELAND PARK. se1G-rf
Evening star., 1898-12-07
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR RECONSTRUCTISG AND
replacing portion of the plumbing Of the Grant
School building. WashiDston ID. G. Office of the
Commissioners, u. g, Washington pre-
possIs viii bs received at this office until ~ M
on December II, lSGs, for reconstructing and re-
placing position of the plumbing system of the
Grant School building, located q street north
west hetwcen 2Ist and I'D streets. Washington
ID. C. Blank forms Of proposals may be obtained
upon application therefor at the office the in
spectuV Of hgjldirSs ot the District Of Columbia
and bids gpon tAese forms only VIII be considered
flans and sperifra ions, together With al neces
Sary informal ion. can be consulted The same
oficc- The right Is reserved to reject any bids
Proposals Hust he inclosed in envelope sealed
and indorsed Proposals for reconstructing and re
placing -nrtlon Of the plumbing system Of the
Grspt School bgiiding.' JOHN B. WIGHT John
W. Ross, LANSING Ii. BEACH Commission
ers ID. c. 6ss.0
Evening star., 1898-12-07

WANTED 4 REFINED CoInREaD GIRL,
p"sitind to wait on gentleman home at office.
Address B1N ~ Star office.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
MALE

WANTED I;N t"IoEED Man $TTt- -ATlnX
valet Oh. S,-r'tary. with senator c,Ii..c..n,.,,.
Srr'i"i'ri'. "r -arll'm'u A!'ircss Box lai S.ar
la
Evening star., 1898-12-07

FOR sALE-oNE OF THE FINEST DWELLINGS
In Columbian College subdivision cor. 18Th and
Binney sts.: IL rooms; magnincently finished; will
be sold cheap aud on good terms Apply 10 own
er, CHAS. c. DUNCANSoN. eth and u sts "
de2l-tf
Evening star., 1898-12-07
MALL OR FEMALE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements for situations will
be inserted al the rate of one cent
per word per insertion, the minimum
charge being Is cents.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
FOR EXCHANGE.

For ENCIlANGE-NIII. EXCHANGE FOR \
high grade Wheel. tR perfect r.oditou. & d..light-
fui saddle and driving horse; fine style aui
sound Call 332 Indiana ave. de7-2ts
Evening star., 1898-12-07

WANTEp-IN EE$iECrAETE cGLOIiED GIRL.
NV dcI-2t%
Evening star., 1898-12-07
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
M itNiSiih.il.
L,iIR Rl.Nn

FOR RENT-To CULOREn TENANT taaS h
NV ruoms BA1H. CELLAR. rHt-srs j.
RAN1E: NOT aud cuId NHter
nnlS-f STONE a FAukFAN soS 4 nv
Evening star., 1898-12-07
WANTED-ROOMS d BOARD.

WANTEI-TAF!IE BOARD For GENTLEMAN
and wife. ia vicinity Of 18th st. and Iowa Circle
nnst b, h-h-riass in every respect: preferably
with nor,hera family; state price Address NJ
T.; W Star office .IeI-2ts
Evening star., 1898-12-07
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SAlI-FGNE pOI BILE CORNER uoISF
northwest: Veiy cheap, viii sNchsHg- fuT eft.
"f suburban property Box 1876 Star uffice. al
FOR SALE-oNE oF THE CHEAPEST IIOT SIS
ever offered for 81 80. tone ~ thps,, new
room and bath md fnrnNr", tiir hnth and vesti
bnie; electric gHs lighting. stoir porch; south
'front.': half square OF ears No. - Quincy
NV. Inquire Of I. NJ. HAISIIP a. Quincy -
NV. de5-Iw-
Evening star., 1898-12-07

For RENT-TYPEWBITERs 49, PER MoNII
Why pay S5g
MOORE BROS
noaH- Ina ais F st. n.w Rooms > and .
FOR RENT - REMINGTON TYPEwRrrERss AT
THE REMINGTON OFFICE; ;modeIa iuue .,ine:
perfect condition guaranteed: with stand; deli.
cred free IN city: one mouth applies purchase
ef new when directly following rental
EACKoFF. SEaMaSS * RENEpICT
ceiS-n Cor Sth and L Its NV
Evening star., 1898-12-07
WANTED-SITTATIONS

WANTED-SITUATION
WANTED-BY FXPERIENCEp CoLoRED EUT-
ler place in rfyate family or trst-class board
ing house Address Box 81 Star office. de3-3t'
Advertisements for situations will
be inserted at the rate of one cent
per word per insertion. the minimum
charge being IS cents.
FEMALE.
WANTED WASHING AND IRONING To Do AT
home. or wnlk hy the day; references 1875
WANTED -RI \ REFINED CoLuRED CURL,
positiod to wait ;srh,ie,uan home at office.
Address B"N ~ Star office.
WANTED BY rE$iEC'rAETE CTOHfD GIRL.
n.asT n.% Is S'''l"' or waitress 0'" t7,a s
WANTEn-RY \ CoLoKED WOMAN, PLACE As
cook chnmht rIuaid or muse. Call at 1857 10Th
/ st. NV tah : days ,
WANTED By RESPECTABLE coIoRED
Girl, place do eeaking and general house
work; sa'"d reterr noes 2,zot@ st. NV.
WANTED EY -CotaREh eHtI SITUATION ~
chamhcrmaid. waitress nurse. Call looG 23d
WANTED BY CoLORED GIRL. ri.ACE To DO
general houseWuIk IN caok; good reference. 22:9
'iFNtldhh pace NV
WANTED -SITI ATIoN AZ FIRSr CLASS COOK
IN private iauIiix. 10 do general housework or
butler. 4es l. 1t. NV.
WANTED srTT ALTON BY \ CoLoRED GIRL,
to do olamherw"r "rk nurse; g""d ref. Call at
11}" i>fh ST. NV
WANTED BY . WHITE GIRLS. PLACES TO
cook amy kind nf work. tail at 325 25th st.
wAHTED -EY EEsrEcTAEl.E toLoNED Wo;
man. situation cook: best city reference. Cali
address l4in Rhode fSsna HSs.
WANrED-EY NEAT CoLuRED GIRL IRON
Virginia situation as Gil HAMREI;MAID or nurse
Gal! "r aAdF' s. l.. c.. IA" Rhode island ave
WANTED BY EXPERIENCED 3nDDLE-AGED
German woman. situation. as nurse or Sovctness
in good family. 2oI 9th It. NV.
WANTED STU ALTON FOR COMPETENT COON,
,TiANGE. 81 18th.
WNNTED-BY AN EXPERIENCED CoLORED
iaundicss good references laundry in private
de7-2i. '7-i "'''''- "'i'''' on "''''" - NV
WANTED BY CoI.oRED WOMAN. PLACE AS
rhtnlhrrina.d in hotel or cook in private family
Apply 43o | st. INV. de''-3t1
NANrED-BY cOIoRED WOMAN. PLACE N
private family to cook; furnish city refer
cnccs. Apply s25 2Sd st. dee2t'
WANTED BY GOOD. RELIABLE WOMAN. SIT
uatinn as cook II waitress; good city reference
Residence 1872 l. st. NV. de63t'
WANTED BY CoLORED GIRL STU ALTON AS
cook. city ref. Call HOP 2iSt st. Ew. de62t'
WANTED -RY y RESPECrrABIE COIoRED wo-
nan. place chaIaIerInaid nurse; lily ref
crcHce Apply l11o T st dc5-2t"
WANTI,b- RY FIRST-CL.ASS SWEDISH COOK,
position in private family; best references,
EoN i4l. Star office. de6-3e'
WANTED WASHING DONE REASONABLY AT
hnn, out by widow Cwhiie', with large family.
Address BOX Si. Star Office. det.-2t'
WANTED 81 An EXPERT STENoGRArHfI;
iady1 position. Address Box So. Star office ,i'i-3
WANTED BY y REsrE,TABIE coLoRED Wo,
man, laundry take home. Please call 23l q
st. n. Debt
WANTED BY CoLoEED GIRL, PLACE AS
chaubsrmaid or general work, small family. 11S'
2ist 81. NV. deJ5t'
WAREHOUSES;.
WANTEIJ-FOR CLIENT WHO WISHES An IN
vestmtnt in " .ishington, handsome residence
acreage. 81, ,uun 10 SlJu,nFy. send full partic-
UIJTs 10 ZEN. Il. BRADFORD. Il3 14th St
de.'-6t
WANTED
Evening star., 1898-12-07
MALE

WNNTEI,-N STEWARD AND SToRERDoM
s.'-F-r- vino has know i-fi-e u{ ac'nant~
.iud has had experience in the restaurant bust
Hs-S .t,tdTes~. Stating references. Box ~. Star
t,fh-c
Evening star., 1898-12-07

WANTED \ YUI NJ MAN or EXPERIENCE
Goo Il. fyI,"u rfiHg and sttii.3aishy III patent at
i"rney'- office. CHANDLEr 4 IHANDLEE, .s"i
4 81 NV.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
MALE


WANTED-BY EXPERIENCED C0LORED ECT-
ler place in private family trst-clAss board
ing house Address Box g. office. t3-3t'
Advertisements for situations will
be inserted at the rate of one cent
per word per insertion. the minimum
charge being IS cents
Evening star., 1898-12-07

FOR REST-k DELIGHTFULLY."- SITUATED COR
nsr house. with rooms and bath just abore
Scott Clr.Ie lctn St: all modern improve
meats; at he very low rent ef s35.
1elt-H JAMES 4. BATES s. CO., 1901 st.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED BOARD. OK TWO UNFINISHED
rooms for light housekeeping in strictly private
family aud wife, refs. exchanged state
terms. which must hP reasonable Mi. biens3nF
preferred. Addn IS Box 81. Star Office. 1t
WANTED-IN RFtiNED FAMILY. GOOD LoFA-
ton. preferably Mrtrup Titan line four well
fHrni h,d rocu>, with board. tor four adults: 'r
furnished fiat; objection I" HciGLtS: sat"
minimum terms +. \. E. Washington PuSt.ltf
WANTED ALI. PERSONS HAVING BOARDING
houses and respectable private homes with rooms
to rent, kindly call Room 80 Nctzcratt bldg.
IIIu r 81. nc2!i- 12t-
Evening star., 1898-12-07
LOST AND FOUND.

LoSf-0N TuESDAY, OCT. -. A BED LEATHER
memorandum book containing a number of rail
way passes ISSUED 70 Enoch Tcrten solicitor, and
other papers. No auestioOs VIA he asked and
reward Will he paid on the return Of same 70
HOWE T0TTEsN, SOC + St NV deI-Bt'
FoUND-oN MON, DEC. s. IN CONGRESSIONAL.
library. a purse. The owner can have the same
by proving property and paying for this adver-
tsement Apply TO Mrs. W. j. STEPHENS. 42S
College st. q. 1t"
LoST-A PAIR Or COLD BYTsgI.ASsES; GOLD
chain attached. Suitable reward IL returned 20
3sa Sth st IT.
LoST-DEC. 8. BET. $3.50 AND PM LApY's
gold watch and bow pin, studded with damonds
A suitable reward Will be given. questions
asked. If returned 10 1891 18th des-st'
LOST FoUR-MoNTHS-oI.D Fox TERRIER,
black and tan on head and ears; large black SPOT
on back over hips; dark spots skin. Please re
turn or notify Or. MALONE. 1916 II st. NV.
Reward. deti
L0ST-AT LAFAYETTE THEATEI, SATURDAY
night pocket book. containing $50. tuIaK key.
solitaire diamond ring, pair bracelets, initials
IT. w, receipt and VIII IAbcrai reward. Miss
WILLIAMS 1895 81. nv. ac5-3t-
Evening star., 1898-12-07
FEMALE.

WANTED w ASKING AND IRONING To Do AT
home. wuik hy the day; references. 1873
Evening star., 1898-12-07
WANTED-HOCSES.

WANTEIJ-FOR CLIENT WHO WISHES AN IN
veStIntnt in " .,shington, handsome residence ~
acreage. SO UUu SlUu,iHFJ. send full partic-
rlJTs 10 len Il. BRADFORD. Il3 14th St
de..-6t
WANTED
YOU vacant houses: place them with Us and
you tenant. Phone 1924.
noI2-Im z l.. HILL & Co. SG2 L st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01
Situation in the Orient Becomes Exceedingly
 Grave.
Backed by the Power of Great Britain China Shows a DiS= position to Resist
 Germany.

Brown was removed, will work the Korean customs together. The British warships which were present at Che mulpo and Seoul are there in order to give moral support to MT. Brown.
 It is regarded here as significant that Queen Victoria should have bestowed the Order of St. Michael and St. George upon MT. Brown at this time.
 Although desirous of obtaining a British loan, the Chinese Government refuses to agree to foreign control of the internal revenue, either immediate or in case of default. Lii Hung Chang, however, is disposed to favor the con trol of the internal revenue in case of default.
 In the event of loan not being pro- curable, China will not pay her war indemnity until 1902, in accordance with one of the provisions of the treaty of Simoneski. The final decision is post poned until after the holidays.
 Further German missionary trouble is reported from the Shantung province. It will prossibly delay and complicate the negotiations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01
l897 % & % &s 1898 BLEW OUT THE OLD,
 BLEW TN THE NEW

stamping ground of the sound-pro- ducers, and from away up toward the City Hall down to Montgomery street, sweeping out Kearny over the hill to the Latin quarter, there was a roar which came from the conglomeration of sound heard nowhere else in the world than in San Francisco. Other peoples have their ways of expressing their happiness, but here the manner is particularly sui generis. It is San Francisco's own way of telling every body that she is enjoying herself
 Humanity has divers and various ways of showing it's enjoyment. Some times men get drunk and think they are happy. Sometimes they make a noise. Last night was the night for noise. The intoxication came from the volume of sound and not from the alcoholic stimulation. That part came later-after the noise had stopped.
 Early the crowd was only noisy; later it became boisterous. There grew a de- sire to do more than make noise The inevitable horseplay followed. and then it was time for the ladies to go home Man is a peculiar animal. There are times when he seems to forget all that is due to others, and even to forget
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01

may be achieved by peaceful methods. American business men will leave nothing undone to advance their inter ests in the empire. The advantage that France has consists in her open from tier through Indo-China, which will furnish a short route when the Red River is dredged. Another advantage is possession of an abundance of cheap capital.
 MT. Covert transmits a statement from the report of the French commits sion which recently returned from China, where it made a two years in- vestigation of trade conditions of the empire, and the report is important as showing just what nations of Europe are contending for the Chinese market.
 France sent a commission to China some years ago, and upon its return published its report. England saw the advantages set forth in the report more quickly that the French, and as a re- suit England reaped a better harvest in the way of additional Chinese trade than did the subjects of the Paris Gov ernment.
 ''The last commission" MT. Covert states, found that the Germans had become formidable rivals of the Eng fish in China; that they and the Rus sianS had established cotton factories, tanneries and feather cleaning shops. and that the Russians had established tea factories and were growing coffee. ! The commission states that the coun- try is rich in copper, iron, lead silver bearing ores, tin, zinc, native silver and immense deposits of coal. The de- velopment of these mines will open a great field for the use of French tools and machinery and furnish employ ment for thousands of French mechan- ics. The commission made a thorough | investigation of the silk industry, and brought back over thirty specimens of | silk absolutely unknown heretofore in the Lyons market The commission styles Ou Tchang, capital of Hawp, the l commercial heart of China.
 Tt has a population of 1,5O0. 900 in habitants, is the central market of about 70,000,000 people, the seat of a number of industries conducted by Europeans, and will soon be united to Picking by railroad now in course of construction by the Belgians.
 The commission sees a great com mercial future in store for Tonkin, Cambodia and Cochin China. It re- comments the establishment of mills and factories in China, cooperation with Chinese in the opening and con duct of mines, the development of cer- tain lines of agriculture, the opening of better wagon roads and the build ing of railroads by French companies. An effort will be made to make Indo- China into q workshop for China and an entrance way. for French goods des- | tined for the Chinese market. The aim 1 of France will be to make China pro- ductive, so that her 50,0O0, 900 inhab- itants may have something to sell and | the wherewith to buy"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01

that he is supposed to be human. That is what occurred last night after the first boisterousness of the noise was over. The rudeness followed.
 It was entirely useless to get angry last night. That but made matters worse. The crowd was eager for victim, and when a man was mad he was immediately the target for every horn within reach. The country cousin who was down seeing the sights was the victim until he, too, fell into the custom and purchased tinhorn and made part of the immense volume of sound that roared up from all parts of the city.
 San Francisco has one night to howl, and that night was last night-and she howled. It was hot time, and every body enjoyed it except few pessimists who can see nothing in this return to savagery except foolishness. That sort of man can never appreciate the in- ordinate desire that sometimes takes hold of one and makes him turn him. self loose, so to speak, and announce to the world-through tinhorn-that he is happy.
 It is peculiar, perhaps, but it is the way San Francisco shows her joy over the birth of the New Year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01
lS997

Noisel More noise, Still more noise! All kinds of noise. Tinhorn noise. Noise of bells. Noise of rattles. Any old kind of noise, just so it was noise. San Francisco noise. Noise!
 That was the impression gained by walk along the streets last night. 1t was. New Years Eve, and with one accord the whole population seemed imbued with an overwhelming desire to be heard.
 That was the impression obtained by degrees of intensity. There were cow bells, dinner-bells and gongs. There were tin whistles, tin drums and tin- horns. There were rattle boxes-well, if there is anything that will make a noise that was not on the streets of this city last night it was because it has never been heard of in this part of the world. Even the Chinese residents, who are noted for their peculiar kinds of noise, were amazed at the varied assortment of sounds produced by those who were eager to notify the world in general and their immmediate neighbor in particular that they were glad the old year was going and the New Year was coming.
 Market street was the favorite
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01
OAKLAND'S
 CREW MAY
 BE SAFE Started in LifeboatS From the Wrecked
 Vessel. Shipping Men of the Opin- ion That All Hands
 Were Rescued. Evidence That They Took Their Time in Preparing for the
 Departure.
 
PILOT HOLDS OUT HOPE
Believes the Missing Men Were Picked Up by the Schooner
 Laura May.
special pispatch to rhe caIl.

PORTLAND, Dec. 31.-Maritime me 7, express themselves as feeling no un- easiness as to the safety of the crew of the bark Oakland. When this vessel was picked up three miles off Cape Flattery on Wednesday afternoon she was entirely deserted and full of water, with heavy seas running. Men who examined the Oakland say that her boats were evidently carefully un- fastened and lowered, and that the crew either rowed safely to shore or was picked up by some passing vessel.
 A. Whitney was the master of the Oakland and her second mate was Mc- Emerson, formerly on the British ship Selkirkshire. One of her sailors was named Gasman. These are all the names obtainable. The old crew quit when the Oakland arrived here and Captain Whitney shipped new crew under ''coast articles" which he had on board and which he is not required to file with customs authorities. No record of the crew was left at the Custom-house at Portland.
 Captain Whitney shipped his men without the intervention of the sailor boarding-houses or rea plar agencies.
 ''I knew she could nos live through another trip." s.!1 D4a Godfrey, the colored pugil;st. now in this city, who shipped as cook on the Oakland on her trip up. "She was in a terrible
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-01
SEEKING TO CONTROL
 THE TRADE OF CHINA
 TO EUR0PE'S ADVANTAGE
That is Perhaps the Whole Purpose of tie Present Wdriike Demonstration
 in tie Far East.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-A Washington special to the Herald says: Civilized nations have equal rights in opening the trade of China to the world, and those powers that attempt to accom- plish it by war and conquest will do no more than to strengthen the Chinese wall.'
 This warning is given by Consul John France, in a report which has just been received at the State Department. MT. C. Covert, who is stationed at Lyons, Covert says four great nations-Eng- land, France, Germany and Russia are each engaged in a determined struggle for the trade of China. While the great nations of Europe are fight ing for Chinese territory, it is probable that the most widespread conquests