'The attitude of the officials, so far, is all that could be desired. It' is generally Velieved by all foreigners here that the native officials are honestly anxious to preserve peace and do all they can to refect foreigners and native Christians. Very good proclamations have been issued the Taotai and the Hsien. The Provineial General has personally' stated that he is so confident that we shall not have trouble, that he would pao (be surety for) all foreigners.
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