To the Editor of the "Nowta-CuINA Dairy News"
Sin,—I have noticed in your issue of August 27 your report on the: seizure of arms in the French Concession, that you have published a statement made by Colonel Christie leging that I have imported arms ud ammunition into China in large quantities and T wish to put on record that I take strong exception to the publication of such unfounded statements, A statement of this nature concerning a British subject not only reflects upon the person about whom ide, but also on the British administration in China, for neglect of duty.
I have, therefore, instructed my lawyers to take immediate action st any person making such statements regarding I am enclosing herewith cheque for Mex. $5,000. in your favour'
ich 1 authori you to present to organization in led proof can obtained that I have ever imported farms oF ammunition into Chin This cheque is deposited with you for a period of two months from date, and T leave it to you to be: the sole judge in the matter.
I hope that in fairness you will give this letter the same publicity as you have given the statement made by Col. Ghristie.
Tam, ete, F. A. Surtox, General.
Mukden, Sept. 14. 1925.
General Sutton's cheque for $5,- 000 has been duly received and plac-
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