Weihaiwei, Feb. 28.
Weihaiwei residents are beginning to get "quite a kick" out of the various reports of exciting happenings fu their midst of which they themselves were in complete ignorance. 'The only Japanese "landing" which has taken' place was that of an Joceasional boatload of men for the purpose of exercise, and this has: invariably been on' the mainland, never on the island.
'After the departure of the High Commissioner, things gradually settled down, and apart from the necessity. of' negotiations between Chinese, Japanese and British authorities, are now almost normal.
Though the eventual taking over of Weihaiwei by the Japanese is now considered inevitable, no bloodshed Is likely to occur, for the Chinese soldiers who appeared for a short time last summer, departed agai many moons ago, and, as has already been stated, the marines have all been distianded.
'A frosty and exhilarating winter—which' skating became the order of the day—is now giving place 10 the promise of spring, and gay a gallant little osamine buds are Siready peeping! at an appreciative The watchful but beneficent eye of HAMS. Capelown helps to preserve that feeling of security which has. always been the lot of this fortunate and beautiful seaport.
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