The Archive · 1901

The Strain at Tientsin

The situation here both with the Russians and French remains highly critical. Every precaution is being taken by the British against unforeseen events from any quarter. A special train took Count von Waldersee to Peking this morning. There jate two French cruisers at Chinwangtao.

27st Murch.

The British authorities have agreed to the French soldiers being allowed to enter the British Settlement twice a week. There is great indignation here at this uncalled-for concession.

Railway matters are unchanged, General Wogack leaves for Port Arthur to-night.

22nd Murch.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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