Preparations have been made by the Foreign Bureau here for the entertainment of a number of Germans who are expected shortly—in fact one or two have already arrived. We had hoped that some of the coming Germans were to be located permanently in China in connection with railway work, but Dr. Lenz tells me this is not to be, but that two or three of the visitors are army officers who are coming to pay their formal respects to the Governor, while two others are Messrs. Fisher and Hildebrand who are to pay a flying visit to China on railway business. It is said the Foreign Office has engaged three extra "Kung Kwans" or otticial residences for the entertainment of other foreign guests.
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