C.O.
26043
RECE REC AUG 09)
PROOL
ΑΤΙΟΝ.
28112
JUL 26 1900
210
The relations of trade between Chinese and for-
eigners make for the good and convenience of the public.
Messrs Butterfield and Swire, who have been established
in the Treaty ports of China as a shipping Company, have
for many years carried on their business in a peaceable
manner. The case last year in which a Portuguese, Noronha,
on board the S.S. *Patshan" was accused of causing the
death of a Chinese passangor, caused considerable excitemurt
among the people of Canton, but as the result of my war-
nings, the carriage of passengers and cargo has proceeded
as before without disturbance.
I have now reason to fear that some ignorant
agitators have boon spreading slanderous stories, and I
have therefore issued this proclamation in order that it
may be known that Messrs Butterfield and Swire have
always traded in a perfectly quiet and legitimate manner,
and deserve the gratitude of all Chinese. The firm has
made