Evening journal., 1898-08-17
GTRAlANY AMID NHIrA

1t was only as the natural reeult
a situation for which it was net its6s
responsible that the German gover.
ment came to the conciusion-ncr
shared by a large majority of the pop
lation-that its political and materi
interests made the acquisition Of I
point dappui in Chinese waters an az
solute and unavoidable necessity, all
that such point had to be chosen Oh
side of the spheres of influence alreak
occupied or selected by other powe,,
in order that political complicatioa
might be avoided. The only point Z
fering these advantages was Kiao CHI
Bay, which, at the same time, was SIT
ficiently close to the German missist
in south Shantung to afford an enle
tual protection to it. Orders were !
once sent to the admiral commando
the German squadron in the far Ea
to seize the position selected, and
hold it unit, a complete underestimate
with the Chinese government had bel
arranged. At TIE same time large !
Inducements were sent as an earn q
Of the firm determination of the gd
ernment not to recede from the S.
to which it had been forced.
China rents to Germany for nine
nine years the two promontories forF
ing the entrance to the bay Of XII
Chou, and the water area of the b
up to high water mark, with the islam
in it, agreeing at the same time, TT
nothing shall be done 10y the Chins
authorities within radius of third
one English miles round the bay vii
out the previous consent of the G..
man authorities. China agrees furt,
to give to Chino-German railW,
company, to be formed, a concesss
for the construction of railway fra
the Bay of Kiao Chou to Tsinan-l
passing through Ichau-fu and retus
ing to the point Of departure. It a
grants to Germany the privilege
operating the coal mines Of Weihsi
Jcshansien, and Ichau-fu, and pro.
ises further that in the events
works being undertaken in Shantut
with the hep of foreigners, Germ.
industry and commerce shall be q.
called into reQuisition. These conc
sions, when compared with tn :
granted to other powers since Is
and more particularly since 1894, WI
by no means unreasonable; and II
involved no loss ofdignity and no risl
China. Germany has repe
edly declared that she desired O.
to be on the friendliest terms w
China, and to see the Chinese 81
ernment as strong as possible. 4
concessions she has demanded FRI
China had become necessary, owing
the turn which events had taken 1
the far East; they were fonced uI
her by the action of other powers
that part Of the world. Her new acq
sition is intended for defence, not .
attack; and all she desires is a pl
in the sunshine by the side OF oth'
who are basking in it. That place
! is determined to have, and despite F
political parties and the assertions'
: newspapers, she is supported in (
demands by the whole German peot
It will not be Germany's fault IL I
work Of peace upon which she is b,
is disturbed by events which an
without her agency, and which lie
yond her control. Far from wish
to restrict the area within which 4
eign trade and industry can and ou'
to flourish in China, She will e
advocate the maintenance and ext.
] sion OF commercial relations W
the celestial empire-not to the exc
+ sion Of others-but for the gene
benefit of humanity. And there Is
reason why she should not cooper
! to that end with any power animal
: bv the same wishes and aspirationi
M. Bon Brandt in the Forum.