Conditions in the Eastern provinces of Russia show little improvement. Fighting continues.
Fifty men are killed in a riot at Oruro, Bolivia.
Recent events in China led the Powers to reconsider withdrawing their troops acting as legation guards.
Chinese revolutionists loot missions at Changpu, near Amoy. The missionaries escaped to the home of the local Governor.
The betrothal of King Alfonso, of Spain, to Princess Ena, of Battenberg, is officially announced at Madrid.
Dispatches from Algeciras, assert that the Moroccan conference will reach an agreement. It is understood that Germany will concede most of France’s claims.
Yin Tchang, the Chinese Minister to Germany, states that the anti-foreign outbreaks in China are evidence of the awakening of a new national spirit. He says China will no longer tolerate foreign aggression, and will not allow the Chinese abroad to be treated as an inferior race. The Minister thinks no one power will care to force a war with China, as she can now put a modern army, of 200,000 men, in the field.
Along the Firing Line
BY THE CIRCULATION MANAGER
There isn’t much to say this month about circulation work except that results have been highly satisfactory. We appreciate the loyalty and energy of our friends, and extend sincere thanks for their help. January was our best month, but at this writing (Feb. 8) the indications are that February will be still better. A great many subscriptions expired with the February number. Some weeks ago we sent out a postal card notice asking for renewal and one new subscriber. The prompt replies to this card made us throw up our hats and give three cheers for the Old Guard. Nearly every one who replied sent one to four new subscriptions with his renewal.