Col. Chang Tz-ying, Commission-ler of Shanghai and Woosung Conbulary, has issued an order to is subordinates to use every effort to protect foreigners who may ave occasion to enter Chinese territory. Col. Chang says: "It has been reported to me that certain foreigners who have occasion to enter Chinese territory have been put to inconvenience by certain persons and the police have been compelled to take action to urge such foreignfers to leave our territory under protection. This kind of action is not fonly a danger to the peace of the place but is liable to cause diplomatic negotiations owing to misunder-Istandings, hence orders are issued te all concerned to take the necesry steps and to exert all efforts ito protect foreigners who enter, [Chinese territory. Meanwhile, have written to the Consular Body requesting the members thereof to, notify their nationals for the pre-Jsent not to enter Chinese territory, unless they have important business.
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce issued another notice in [the Chinese papers announcing that the "demands" have already been presented to the Council through the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs. It is, therefore, absolutely Inecessary that the merchants should set their hearts at rest, observe the law and maintain peace and order until an answer is forthcoming. The Chamber exhorts the public to do this so that there may be no unry trouble. They assure the jo that everything is being done jin their power to bring about un Jamicable and just solution of the crisis.
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