The people are asking themselves and each other "in what light should we regard the wounded soldiers, are they our friends or foes?" The general behaviour of the aforementioned heroes is what is causing anxiety. One day last week the Provincial Assembly invited 1,000 wounded soldiers to dinner and gave each one a distinction medal, The officials and others present made reference to the eer-vice rendered by the soldiers. At the same time a proclamation was issued by General Ho saying that some undesirables had availed themselves of the position of the wounded soldiers in the city to browbeat and ill-treat many of the common people. The General had received orders from the Governor to appoint inspectors to patrol the streets, ete. Two ruffians were executed for their misconduct and at the time of their arrest they were dressed as wounded soldiers." It is thought by the people in general, and the better classes in particular, that the authorities would goon improve the situation if they made it possible for the oppressed to report their grievances at headquarters. A letter-box at. the door, for instance, would give the people a chance of seeking redress, At the same time it is felt that ringleaders and others should be executed as a warning to others.
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