an up their own in its place.

It was found that the Chinese commander and his family had not fled with
the rest of the garrison, and as these people promptly placed themselves
under the protection of Germany, there was no trouble with them.

The German soldiers proceeded to man the forts, and Germany is now in
possession of them. It is believed that she means to keep them.

China is justly indignant at this act on the part of Germany, and fully
realizes that she has good cause to declare war; but she is so weak in
military and naval force that she is not able to resent the outrage, and
the robbers are likely to be able to hold their prize.

Europe is astonished that Germany should have committed such a daring
act. It has been understood by all the European nations that when
savages misbehave, the only way to teach them manners is to step in and
seize their lands; but China is not a savage country, and the Chinese
cannot be treated like ignorant barbarians. Every one is wondering what
the outcome will be.

Germany evidently expects war, and is preparing for it. She has
withdrawn her troops from Crete, and has sent them to the East, it is
supposed to Kiao Chou.

You remember, of course, that when the Powers occupied Crete, each
nation in the combination landed a certain number of soldiers on the
island to help preserve peace.

Some of these soldiers have been at Crete ever since, and some have been
withdrawn. England called hers away some time since, and now Germany,
having use for her soldiers in China, has ordered hers to other duty.

It is said that the Emperor William has long desired to own a port in
China, and that he has used the murder of the missionaries as a pretext
to help him gain his ends.

We told you last week of his desire to increase the German navy. To
accomplish this, it will be necessary for him to do as other nations do,
that is, have ports all over the world where he can coal and repair his
ships. He has therefore looked with longing eyes on Kiao Chou.

This harbor is one of the best along the coast; so good, indeed, is it,
that Russia has been making offers to buy it. It has a great advantage
in being far away from the British and Russian ports, thereby
diminishing the chances of interference.

The Chinese have protested against Germany's unlawful act, and asked her
when she proposes to withdraw her troops, as they have secured the
offenders, and removed all cause of offence. Germany ha