Shanghai, Mar. 28. Reuter is requested to issue the "The weekly meeting of the Municipal Council of the French Conces sion took place on March 28 under the chairmanship of the French. Consul-General, M. Naggiar, "The Consul-General made a statement on the question of the security of the French Concession and explained that there was no reason whatever to' believe that the French Concession was in a less favourable state-of preparation ai regards defence than any other part! of the foreign Settlements, "The forces sent by the French Government were, he said, according to Rear-Admiral Basire, who is in sole command and responsible for the security of the French Concession, sufficient: to meet any emergency that might arise.
"International solidarity as regards protection of human life was the dominant factor in the situation, and, as a matter of course, [complete ce-operation existed in that regard between the two Settlements, "In conclusion the Consul-General said that as many rumours were being circulated in order to weaken the morale of the foreign population it was necessary for all residents to be careful not to take them seriously. Security of life and property inside the Concession would be maintained by the French authorities,' res Ponsible to their Government, by taking all necessary. measures."
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