There is a disposition among close-observers of the situation to credit the rumours that forces out-the Some think that any side the province have a hand in
move against Captain Lu will mean interference in the internal affairs of Shantung and the violation of her neutrality. This doubtless would mean the end of Tuli Chen's authority, He is the author of the declaration of armed neutrality. Developments during the next few days will be watched with great interest,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.