"Chungking is a mixed Port where there are both natives and foreigners, chapels and hospitals, in abundance, Now, the military examination is about to take place, and it will continue for sometime. Just now there are many wicked rumours abroad, and the vagabond class is responsible for them, Ihave giveuorders tothe Pahsien magistrate tomake immediate steps, for it is necessary to arrest these people. In regard to you citizens, you should endeavour to arrest these scoundrels and take' them to the yamen for examination. The anonymous placards which at present circulate disturbing rumours, are just the foot-prints of evil-disposed men.
low, if you take these people to the yamen immediately tewa dod. If you arrest one for examination and punishment, you will be
ischiefmaker one hundred taels of pure ver will be given to you (as reward), I am personally providing this money, and will not deduct a fraction from the amount (now promised), By acting in this way, I wish to secure the tranquillity of the place, and therefore each of you citizens should respect this."
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.