Canton, March 8.
Although the references below are to "a certain empire," and no name is mentioned, there is, of course, no doubt that Japan is referred to, and condemned. Although no public meetings are encouraged, and no public agitation allowed, there is @ strong under current of anger and this antagonism finds expression in various ways. In the daily paper this morning, no less than three letters were printed, and took precedence of all other matters, These letters were from ordinary folk, apparently, but in two cases the writers offered money in order to assist in arranging armed opposition towards what is called the unwarranted aggression of "a certain empire." It may be of interest to translate roughly the first letter. As will be seen, it is quite brief, and seems to be from mere coolie.
Foreigners without principle are al aggressive and clamorous. Since the beginning of this attitude, 1, an emigtaly ta) Tonghoigyhsye been greatly
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.