The record-union., 1898-01-07
Suggestion That Germany Has
Leaped in the Dark.
Her Acquisition in China May Not Turn Out
as Well as Expected.
IF the Port Proves Unsuitable and
She Moves to the North She
Will be Bound to Clash With
Russian Interests, and if Fur
ther South, Then With English
Interests.

Interests.
BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The German press
is indulging in a tone of extravagant
self satisfaction over the success of
German diplomacy in China The fact
that Emperor William could person
ally confer the Order of the Red Eagle
on Baron Won Buelow, the German
Foreign Minister for his share in the
affair indicates that the Emperor is
delighted with the outcome of his pol
icy.
The newspapers, with the exception
Of the ''Vossische Zeitung," are full of
sne4ring remarks at England's expense.
The ''Vossische Zeitung," however,
points out that there is plenty of room
for everybody, and even suggests that
the time has arrived for better un-
derstanding between England Germa-
n.y."
The rather apologetic tone of the
North German Gazette" in its semi
official article yesterday seems to bear
reflection of the feeling in some quar-
ters that the acquisition Of a coaling
station is hardly the realization of the
great colonial enterprise which the
blaze of Prince Henry's departure fore
shadowed, and the suggestion of the
possibility that Kiaochau might prove
unsuitable, leads many to ask whether
Germany, after all, has taken a leap
in the dark
1t is now discovered that If Germany
moves north she is bound to clash with
Russian interests; if further south then
with English interests.
Already it is proposed to establish a
branch of the German Asiatic Bank at
kaiochau, and postal regulations will
be issued. The Government is ordering
the preparation OF maps and charts Of
the district, and proposes to begin the
exploration of the coal beds of Shan
Tung Peninsula Immediately
Various rumors are current as to the
conferences of the powers to settle the
Chinese question, but none can be re-
lied upon. Herr Richter, in the 'Fries-
sinige" thinks an unnecessary noise has
been raised for what he calls an ONE
let, and he says he cannot perceive any
commercial advantage in the acquisi-
ton Of Kaiochau.
ENGLAND'S CRUSHING DEFEAT.
VIENNA, Jan. 6-The "Deutsche
Zeitung," echoing German feeling,
says:
England has suffered a crushing de-
feat, but there is no fear of war. The
British lion roars, but he does not bite.
All civilized nations ought to be CRATE
full to Emperor William for having de-
stroyed the myth of Great Britain S
universal domination
WILL OPEN NEW TREATY PORTS.
LONDON, Jan. ct is learned on
excellent authority that in the event
Of Great Britain's guaranteeing the new
Chinese loan, the concessions required
will be the opening of new treaty ports
to all nations alike.
The financial article of the "GIobe"
says it is reported on the Stock Ex-
change that the British Government
has arranged to guarantee a Chinese
loan of ZIG. 100000 at 3 per cent, the
price Of issue to be annual.
FAVOR DIVIDING THE LOAN.
BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The North Ger
man Gazette" in a semi official article,
says:
THE development of affairs in East
Asia is becoming more tranquil The
trouble is caused by the political an
tagonism of Great Britain and Russia,
but behind the political antagonism
now appears an economic one, which,
however, should be arranged with little
difficulty. There is no reason why one
State should exclusively undertake the
Chinese loan. The indications are in
favor Of dividing the loan.'
RUSSIA SEEKS TERMS SIMILAR TO
GERMANY.
LONDON. Jan 7.-According to a
special dispatch from Shanghai, Russia
is endeavoring to obtain terms similar
to Germany's for the occupation of Port
Arthur and the Kiao Tong r-ninsula
from a point considerably north of Ta-
lien Wan. 1t is believed that the atti-
tude of England and Japan will frus-
trate her designs.
The Hongkong correspondent of the
DAILY Chronicle" says: 1.-The Russian
occupation of Port Arthur completely
blocks the entrance to Pekin, and it is
imperative that the court should be
transferrer to Nankin (the southern
CapitaD
LEASE RUNS FOR NINETY NINE
YEARS.
LONDON, Jan. THE Times" says
this morning that it understands the
terms of Germany's lease of Kiaochau
to be ninety-nine instead of fifty years.
A dispatch to the Times from Pekin
dated Thursday, says: Under the
agreement between Baron Heiking,
German Embassador to China, and
Prince Kung, President of the Tsung Ii
Yamen, Germany will pay nominal an
nual rental for Kiao Chau. She ac-
quires the right to begin forthwith the
construction of a dock and fortified coal
ing stations. The belief in an early oc-
cupation of Hainan Island is general
here.