In connexion with the proposed re-opening of the Arsenal, the: Chamber of Commerce met and discussed the situation on Saturday, It was reported that Gen. Shing had sent more men there to "protect" the place and its contents and these
Volunteers and Protectionary Force. had' tried to eject the Merchant The Government had agreed to the transformation of the Arsenal into an industrial factory and it would. be really unfortunate, those present.
handed over to the military again. decided, if the place were to 'The Protectionary Force and Volunteers, they thought, had protected the place well and had carried out efficiently the duties allotted to: them, hence there was.no necessity' of sending more men to the Arsenal. It was decided to cond delegates to confer with Gen.
Should he not take any heed of their entreaties they will take the necessary steps to oppose him.
Fenatien General's Moves to Old Governor's Yamen The Chinese National Organizations, on Wednesday addressed cureular telegram to Marshal Tuan Chi-jui, the Chief Executive, and Marshal Chang Tso-lin saying that, 3 Gen, Shing Shi-lien's forees were brought to Shanghai to maintain Peace in this locality, but as every-
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