London, Jan. 24.
British marines were landed this morning at Welhelwel following the outbreak of serious disorders in. that city which is now in the hands of Chinese irregulars, according to reports received here to-day.
The landing of marines was considered necessary, since the lives of foreigners living in the Chinese port were endangered by the disorders.
Messages. received here also state that the Japanese trad landed troops at Welheiwel and that heavy fighting is now in progress outside the actual
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