of Prussia performing the ceremony of cutting the first sod. The section from Tsingtau to Tsinanfu was opened on June 1, 1904. The Company to which the railway concession was granted was also given the right of mining in Shantung Province, with the result that the rich coal fields in the neighbourhood of Tsingtau are being rapidly developed.
There seems little doubt that Tsingtau with its temperate climate will soon become one of the most popular holiday resorts in China. It is only thirty-six hours' journey from Shanghai, and its attractions include charming scenery, excellent bathing, and a good band. A racecourse with polo ground has been constructed, and other facilities for sport have been provided. Substantial residences are being built on all sides, and the town, which possesses a good water supply, and is partly lit by electricity, is making rapid progress.
