On Wednesday, the commander of the Fengtien forces in Chapei, who has declared martial law and has begun to deal effectively with the activities of the agitators, issued a farther proclamation, which should have a very chastening effect on further attempts by them to in midate Shanghai labourers who are conscientiously striving to earn an honest living. It is the strongest yet issued and in the concluding sentences of his decree General Shing Shi-lien definitely threatens the death penalty for there who disobey the proclamation.
The full text feller "Tt is my desire to maintain all good' causes and to suppress all mischievous activities. The students, merchants, and labourers, ¢xcited by the bloodshed on May 30, have gone on strike, This indicates that they fre patriots and philanthropists worthy of our sympathy. However, taking action we must adhere to proper standards and not exceed the Timits of propriety. I have repeatedly issued proclamations urging the people to conduct their activities in an orderly manner. Of late I have often heard of lawless Fersons acting recklessly to the detriment of the peace ard gued order.
T have been ordered to come to Shanghai for the sole purpose of maintaining besee and order, and to this end I have proclaimed martial Jaw. I will protect all activities that have proper motives but will suppress everything that is against th: law. I am responsible for the maintenance of peace and order. 1 cannot, remain an indifferent ' observer when there is lawlessness. T hereby once more make ft cleat to.all groups that the Shanghai case 4g ne! thing and to, taier azivi it td further one's private" is ancther. In short; any miove-
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