Peking, Sept. 12.
The Metropolitan Area has been placed under military control. A police announcement explains that the Legations as well as the many! foreign residents in the area must strictly protected and that plots: against peace and order must be prevented. The schools have been notified that no political agitation will be permitted.
Martial law has been proclaimed Mukden—Reuter's Pacific Ser-
Peking news agencies who were arrested by the police for circulating alleged false news regarding the war situation have been handed over to the [Peking garrison headquarters for trial,
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