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محمد
copy of the official
transection of a joint
Proclamation recently issued
by the Imperial High
Commissioner
in South China (Jeng-yo-lin), and
by the Viceroy of Canton,
directions as to the
giving
organization of the Militia
for
service ashore, and afloat,
and offering
rewards to all who
may destroy the ships
and forces of the "enemy"; for
the French are not mentioned
by name. With regard
to
other
foreigners, the Proclamation
runs as follows:-
With the remaining
with whom
commercial dealings, amicable
relations have continued
hitherto, and no
disturbance of
commerce is permitted by
outbreaks, which will be
severely dealt with!
This declaration is satisfactory
as showing the desire
of
the Chinese authorities to
cultivate
the goodwill of foreign
nations.
and it is generally:
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