"Inasmuch as the despatch of JJayonese troops is based on the Foren reasons and isan inevitable and reasonable step, the Japanese Government earnestly desires that the Chinese Gorernment will take the necessary steps to avoid any misunderstanding on the part of Chinese people in Shantung elsewhere, and also endeavour to leave nothing to be wished in the way of the maintenance of the pre= sent friendly intercourse between Chins and Japan."—Toho, treasury intact much longer.
For this reasons, as well as Tien= tsin's importance, it was felt neces sary. absolutely fo protect Tientsin miunicigal fands against. that very is expected Lo happen Hankow,
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