[Translation.}
Taotai to Senior Consul, Shanghai, 2nd Apri', 1897.
Sin,—His Excellency Chang, "pecial ambassador to England, will ar ive at Shanghai from Ti-ntsia and alight on the Sett'ement.
Ao his suite and the soldiers who will be sent to receive him do not under-tand foreiga languages Iam afraid that misunderstandings might ensue. I should, therefore, feel obliged for your informing the Municipal Council that a strict control might be kept by the Po ice.
Thave the honour to Lo, Card of Taorar Liv. Dr. STUEBEL, Consul-General for Germany and S-nor Consul, Shanghai, 2nd April, 1897.
S1r,—I have the honour to forward to yon herewith copy of letter received from the Taotai under yesterday's date referring to the arrival at Shanghai of His Excellency the Governor of Hupeh, Tan. The Taotai asks therein that to avoid disturbances that could arise out of the ignorance with foreign languages of Governor T'an's servants and military escort, the Municipal Police should be instructed? to keep a proper control.
Thave the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Consul-General fur Germany cand Senior Consul.
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