These Chinese are just as clever as we are.

They are excellent mechanics, and it is the same with the engineers who laid out the line through the Celestial Empire.

They are certainly a very intelligent race, and very fit for industrial progress." "I think, major, that they will one day become masters of the world--after the Slavs, of course!" "I do not know what the future may have in store," said Major Noltitz, with a smile.

"But, returning to the Chinese, I say that they are of quick comprehension, with an astonishing facility of assimilation.

I have seen them at work, and I speak from experience." "Agreed," said I; "but if there is no danger under this head, are there not a lot of scoundrels prowling about Mongolia and Northern China ?" "And you think these scoundrels will be daring enough to attack the train ?" "Exactly, major, and that is what makes me feel easy." "What?
Makes you feel easy ?" "Quite so, for my sole anxiety is that our journey may not be devoid of incident." "Really, Mr.Special Correspondent, I admire you.