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The wars & local soldiers, 1895

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The War. Reported Conclusion of Peace

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--It is reported from Shanghai that peace has been concluded between China and Japan. The report has not yet been…

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Second Edition. the Indian Frontier War. Capture of Umra Khan. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 April 1895 · page 5

Colonel Battye, the British officer who lost his life during the retreat of the Sepoy detachment at the Panjkora River, was killed just as the troops had regained…

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Second Edition. the War. a Secret Society Proclamation. the End of the Chinese Empire. Use of the Emperor's Name

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Noon.--A report from China says that a sector society has posted a curious proclamation in many large Chinese cities…

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Sweden and Norway. Civil War Feared. an Intended Abdication

Evening News · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 16.—King Oscar, of Sweden and Norway, according to reports from Berlin, fears that the danger of a conflict between the two…

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Capture of a British Vessel. a War Prize for Japan

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The British steamer [?]-sang which was captured outside [?]aku in the Gulf of Pechili, carrying cartridges for China, has been…

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Our Special Cables. the War. Peace Concluded. Independence of Corea. Cession of Formosa. a £20,000,000 War Indemnity. Occupation of Territory by Japan

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--It is officially announced that the terms of pence between China and Japan have been signed…

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Sweden and Norway. Probable Outbreak of War. Intended Abdication of the King

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON. Tuesday.--From Berlin it is reported that King Oscar, of Sweden and Norway, fears that the danger of a conflict between the two countries is…

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News by Cable. The War in the East. The Peace Negotiations. The Treaty Signed. An Indemnity of £20,000,000. Cession of Territory

Evening News · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 16.—The Chinese and Japanese Plenipotentiaries at Shimonseki, Japan, have agreed upon the terms of peace, and the treaty has…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Indian Frontier War. the Relief of Mujstuj. Brilliant March by Colonel Kelly's Force. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 7

Colonel Battye, the British officer who lost his life during the retreat of the Sepoy detachment at the Panjkora River, was killed just as the troops had regained…

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Peace Proclaimed. Between China and Japan Terms of the Treaty. Large Concessions to Japan -- A Heavy War Indemnity -- Cession of Ter[?] [?]ritory -- The Independence of Corea. London, April 16

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 April 1895 · page 5

Official confirmation has been received of the report that terms of peace had been concluded between China and Japan. The treaty which…

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The War

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

Among the latest news from Japan is the announcement that the Japanese. flushed with victory, would like to have a bout with England. There is a good deal of tall talk…

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News by Cable. The War in the last. The Terms of Peace. The War Indemnity

Evening News · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 6

LONDON, April 17.—In the reports received from China as to the conditions of peace arranged between China and Japan, it is said that the…

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The War in the East. the Peace Conditions. London, April 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

Mr. John W. Foster, formerly the American Secretary of State, who, at the request of the Chinese Government, assisted Li Hung Chang, the Chinese…

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Second Edition. the Peace Conditions. a War Indemnity of £10,000,000

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday, 1 p.m --From Tien-tsin it is reported that the war indemnity to be paid by China to Japan is £10,000.000. China also guarantees to…

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Our Special Cables. the War. the Peace Conditions, the Question Ok an Alliance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--in the peace conditions arranged between China and Japan, it is reported that both countries have entered into an…

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News by Cable. The Armenian Atrocities. Further Massacres Forbidden. Turkish Soldiers Shot

Evening News · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 6

LONDON, April 17.—The Sultan has forbidden any further massacres in Armenia. Notwithstanding the Sultan's edict,…

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The Armenian Atrocities. Further Massacres Forbidden. Thirteen Turkish Soldiers Shot. London, April 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 April 1895 · page 5

The Sultan of Turkey has forbidden any further massacres in Armonia. Notwithstanding the Sultan's edict, 100 Turkish soldiers escaped from barracks at…

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Our Special Cables. the War. the Peace Conditions. a War Indemnity of £40,000,000. London Traders Gratified with the Terms

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday, 1 p.m.--From Tien-tsin in is reported that the war indemnity to be china to Japan is £40,000,000. China also guarantees…

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News by Cable. China and Japan. The Newt Treaty. Its Commercial Effect. The Chinese War Party. A Rebellion Imminent

Evening News · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 4

LONDON, April 17.—Merchants trading with the East believe that the commercial effect of the treaty agreed upon between China and Japan,…

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War or Revolution?

The Australian Workman · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 4

THE scare created recently by the hasty calling together of the Cabinet from all parts of Europe has been considerably allayed by the assurance that the…

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