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Diplomatic Bodies Weigh Refuge for Chinese Nationals
Representatives of 1 and Great Britain discussed asylum for refugees at risk as the 1900 protocol restricts residence of Chinese in legations. Notices were sent to legation staff signaling possible non reception of refugees, with several ministers reserving independent action. The British Wagons-Lits hotel became a refuge, and male refugees were given 48 hours to leave while women and children could stay.MISS SADIE MARSH HOSTS FRIDAY CLUB MEETING AT FRENCH STREET HOME attendance urged for a brief business session and key discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
C.D. Tenney
Legation
Crane
Wagons-Iits
Sadie Marsh
French Street