February 23.—The American Minister to China states that he sees very little reason for apprehension over China’s affairs. Wu Ting Fang, former Minister to the United States, says China is passing through a crisis. He justifies the boycott of American goods. All missionaries are advised by Assistant Secretary of State Bacon to move to places where they can be protected.
Despatches from Algeciras state that the fear of war over Germany’s rejection of France’s proposals on the Moroccan question is growing less.
Bills providing for general suffrage are introduced in the Lower House of the Austrian Parliament.
Reports from St. Petersburg state that Count Witte has not resigned.
A revolt against the Turkish Government is reported to be spreading in Yemen, Turkish Arabia.
February 24.—W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., is attacked by a mob near Pisa, Italy, after his automobile runs down and injures a boy.
Active preparations are being made at Manila for any trouble with China.
Director General Ivanoff, of the Vistula Railroad, is assassinated at Warsaw, Russia.
The Spanish Government distributes money in the famine stricken provinces to relieve the sufferings of the people and prevent disorders.
The German Foreign Office states that there is little danger of war between Germany and France over the Moroccan question. French despatches say about the same.