Peking, Feb. 1.
The inhabitants of Ichang have memorialized the Legations, complaining of the oppression of the military officials who are endeavouring to exact a levy from the townspeople in order to meet foreign demands for an indemnity. They ask the support of the Legations in an effort to bring about the withdrawal of the troops, stating that the townspeople are ready to raise a civilian police force to replace the soldiers.—- Reuter. 5
One of Many?
Various Chinese Associations in Shanghai have sent a telegram to Peking, requesting that the mandate.appointing Chang Hsun director of Forestry Development at Jehol be cancelled. Their main reason is, that Chang Hsun is "an offender against the Republic."
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