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Article III.
That all the weapons, powder and projectiles for use of the land-
forces on Liu-Kung Island should be collected in fixed places, these places
to be made known to us. The soldiers of the said landforces should
be landed at Chu-tao, and from thence they are to be conducted by
the Japanese guards to the outpost of the Japanese army now occupying
the localities around Wei-hai-wei. The landing is to begin from 5
o'clock p. m. 14th February 1895 (20th January of the Chinese
calendar) and end before the noon of the 15th of February 1895
(21st January of the Chinese calendar).
Article IV.
That Taotai New, representing the Chinese naval and military forces
at Wei-hai-wei with responsibility, should appoint a suitable number
of committee for the delivery of the vessels and forts. These commit
tees are required to send in before noon 15th February 1895, a list of
the vessels and forts in their charge with the number and kinds of the
guns, rifles and other weapons now contained in these vessels or forts.
Article V.
That the Chinese naval and military officers and men, native and
foreign, should be allowed to leave Wei-hai-wei after the noon of the
16th of February 1895 (22nd January of the Chinese calendar) in the
steamship Kwang-tsi sailing out of the harbour under the condition
stipulated in Article X.
Article VI.
That the Chinese naval and military officers, both native and
foreign, should be allowed to take with them their personal movable
property only, with the exception of weapons, which are to be delivered
even if they be private property. Whenever deemed necessary, the
things they take away shall be submitted to inspection.
Article VII.
That the permanent residents, i. e. the original inhabitants of the
Island of Liu-kung, should be persuaded to continue their abode on
the island.
