remains, although-our American neighbours are, of course, keenly interested in base of Cuban affairs. The acquisition of weihaiwei is generally-regarded as the end of the present chapter of Far Eastern affairs as far as the attitude of Great Britain visa-vis Russia and China is concerned. "The details of the lease or cession will be learned with great interest, and will probably teem with contentious matter. - Will there be. a zone of recognised Britishinfluence? Will the occupation of the mainland forts and tite command of: the strategical points in the local topography be British or Chinese? Will 'Liukungtao and the continental district around: the forts' be noder British or native civil jurisdiction? "If -the former, will it be under the Foreiga or Colonial Office? Will new Regulations be drafted for the Chinese population: or will Chinese law under a Mixed: Court obtain These are all-questions which arouse keen. interest. Not a few careful students think the best solution.of the many difficulties which beset the question when examined at close quarters will be found in. handing the whole affair over to the Admiralty. That department will most certainly be the greatest spender; docks, machinery, armament snd forts will "have to be installed liberally if the Government really mean to make it a naval base, and liberal sums will have to spent in improving the anchorage and the western fair-way for shine of the largest class like the Victorious and Powerful.
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