The German Government declares that the failure of the Algeciras conference to reach an agreement on the Moroccan question will not lead to war between Germany and France.
Dispatches from Santo Domingo indicate that absolute peace has been restored.
Chinese loot the home of Rev. Dr. Beattie at Fati, China.
Fights over the separation of Church and State continue in France.
February 4.—The boycott of American goods continues in China, and another massacre of foreigners is feared at Canton.
Japan plans to increase the tonnage of her navy to 400,000 tons by the end of 1908.
February 6.—The agitation against Americans increases in China.
The elections to the Russian National Assembly are set for April 7. The opening session will be held April 28.
Advices from Vladivostok show that the Russian revolution has not been stamped out.
February 7.—The Emperor of Corea asks the Powers to exercise a joint protectorate over Corea in respect to her foreign affairs.