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nationalities.

This cust from the beginning has been dealt with by

the authorities concerned, Chinese and foreign, in strict

accordance with Frxgx Trouty, but I have hourd that lately

in commercial and press circles feelings of uncertainty and

suspicion have been entertained. Although the muse is still

auh judica people have been moet unjustifiably listening to

idla rumpurs and themselves discussing the cuss.

The Trotai of Constabulary has been instructed to

de 1 immediately with thi slave of things, and this pro-

clemtion explaining the nation takın is issued for the

information of newspapers, tradore and the relatives of the

decensed. Take note therefore that the relations existing

between the fovernments of "hine and Grou: Britain are

mot friendly and that the action of the British Consul-

General has beun in entire accordance with the Treaty

rules

and with his om duty.

You must not, therefore, misunderstand the position

and cause trouble by foolish criticimu. Let all oboy.

72 Guilds Press,

Translated by :-

December lath. 1500.