It is announced in a telegram from Shanghai that the
Viceroy of Shantung has insisted that all German troops outside Kiao-chow should be withdrawn within the limits of the concession. The Governor of Kiao-chow, however, hesitates to comply, and has sought advice from the German Minister in Pekin. That is a noteworthy telegram, for it coincides with some other statements that the Chinese Court, despite Prince Chun's "mission of apology," is exceptionall/ hostile to the pretensions of Germany. The seizure of Kiao-chow irritated the Empress-Regent, and it will he remembered that the only Ambassador whom there was clearly an official plot to murder was the German. It is reported, too, that the military form which German arrogance is apt to assume, and the frigid German severity to natives, offend and irritate the Chinese and indisposes them towards any concession to German troops. The Emperor's demand for the performance of the kow-tow must have increased this impression, and it is not impossible that the first Power which will be compelled to quarrel with China will be Ge_rt many, as it is clear that the first Power with which she ww be cordial is Japan. The secret probably is that the German Foreign Office hardly perceives that China feels insult more ram punishment, and tries to effect its objects with too little consideration for the " face " of the proudest people in Asia.
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