"Yes, gentlemen," said Consul Bock, on his arrival, "I have already given the case a good deal of thought, and made up my mind as to the course of action to take. 1 shall insist on going to Sungpu, and have the case tried in my presence, T may not be able to wait the executions, but I will appoint a representative to see that they are properly carried through, I shall also insist that four missionaries instead of two shall be stationed at Sungpu for the future, and that a sufficient indemnity be paid. do not know if I can be expected to do more than that, although there is of course an internation lo to. the question with regard to which I shall no doubt have something to say."
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