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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 21, 1900

Page

3

International pact urged as Britain strengthens China role

Loxpon July 19 M Delcasse proposes an international agreement and joint action in China while Germany makes a similar plan with America. Britain considers all options with Sir Francis Grenfell named to command in China. Vessels hire to aid fleeing foreigners and gunboats standby at Uppar Yangtze. Warren in Hankow empowered to act for refugees. In Constantinople, Mahometan clerics and papers warn of an Allied defeat as Russia cautions the Porte.

Loxpon Delcasse China Germany America Francis Grenfell House of Commons Brodrick Vessela Uppar Yangtee Warren Hankow

Desperate Courage of the Chinese Amid Russian Assaults

Descriptions from multiple sources report heavy fighting on the Russo Chinese frontier with Chinese artillery reinforcements and isolated Russian positions. Accounts detail Chinese casualties and accusations of mass killings by Russians and allied forces around Tientsin and Pekin, including reported massacres of civilians and horrors described by various correspondents.

Wakapuaka Honexona Russia Chartsin Lonpox Daily Mail Chefoo Tientsin Yokohama Tientsie Hona Kona Li Hung Chang Canton Wakepuaka Prrencsura Siberia Blagonyeebchonsat Aur Loxnon Pekin Shanghai Hapress

Defences of the Colony Plan for Imperial Volunteer Forces

The Defence Minister Seddon outlined a reorganisation of New Zealand defences. He proposed dividing forces into permanent artillery, ordinary volunteers, imperial and colonial reserves, rifle clubs, and cadet corps. He estimated volunteers could rise from 4,200 to over 18,000, with total annual costs around 80,000, plus equipment and training expenses. A naval reserve and a military conference with Imperial officers were also urged.

Seddon Defance New Zealand French Yat Safa Ceizure Esay Reach South Africa Faroba Popond Lord Roberta Committee of Defence

Won Easily by Six Lengths in Stepp NoHase-Plain Bill Race

Won by six lengths with a time of 7.4 seconds. Competitors Kaori Gum and Coin & All started, while Tataramoa and Silver Ray did not participate. Dividend reported as £10.

Weelington arereaulta— _ Ayer Quiltina Sandial Peter Howrens Stenprucuase Menaderra Oe Princs Cyarina Wautineron Stepp noHase Plain Bill Coin Tataramoa Silver Ray

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