The papers that they prefer to await precise details before commenting on the atte made upon the life of M. Merlin Canton Students "of the Franco-Chinese Institute at Lyons, who are mostly Cantonese, have handed the papers a note" protesting indignantly against the attempt of M. Merlin's life and condoling with the families of the victims. They declare that they will ask the authorities "of Canton to conduct an active investigation into the matter and inflict: severe punishment on the criminals.—Reuter.
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