We are asked to say that the Committee of the China Association have been holding frequent meetings ever since the news of the outrage arrived in Shanghai for the purpose of considering the most effective steps which should be taken not only to secure the release of the captives, but also to guard against any possible repetition of the occurrence. With these two objects in view the Committes of the China Association, Cooperating and acting in conjunction with the British Chamber of Commerce, have, we are informed, been in constant communication with their representatives 10 Peking and, as the result elf information which has thereby been obtained, have despatched several cables to the China Association 10 London containing urgent recom: mendations as to the present and future action of the Powers In China.
Wo are informed that the telegram which was sent by the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce to the Doyen of the Diplomatic Body at Peking and which was published in our Issue of Thursday last was based upon one of the cables which had been transmitted to London by. the China Association and the British Chamber of Commerce. e ard also asked to state that these twa British organizations are ce" operating with the corresponding bodies of the American community as well as with those of other nar tionalities.
"Shun Pao" Sends Food, Clothing and Supplies to Chinese Captives In order to do its bit for the amelioration of the Chinese captives held by the bandits at Lincheng, the "Shun Pao" sent by Sunday's express train the fol-Jowing articles: 5 100 pieces cotton bed-clothing
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