That the public mind is not, of course, tranquil, must be admitted, for the stories of revolutionary plots which trickle up from the Southern and Central provinces are disturbing, It is feared that the rebels will again attempt. to overthrow the Government by force, the strongest measures are being taken to deal ities. No merey is being anyone against whom evidence of _complicity in rebel plots is forthcoming. and many executions are taking place in various parts of the coun try. Japan is again blamed for having a hand in this movement, the average official being convinced that the rebels have more than moral aid from Dai Nippon, When this is remembered, and when proper recognition i to the feelings of the Chinese with regard to Japan's entry into Shan tung, the attitude of the Chinese mind can be appreciated. It is this which lends particular interest to the very significant ste now being taken to cultivate mi tarism in the country.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.