"It was reported that such, vigorous measures as forcing shops to lose down, confiscating commodities, te, were taken. This is indeed very deplorable and is the height of unwisdom, It would be almost suicidal, if it ever develops into! Something of a general strike, which would amount to willingly playing into the hands of the Communists.
"The Government, need it be said, is always in heartfelt sympathy with the patriotic manifestation of the people, yet this does not mean that the Government can countentance any such acts that may endanger general peace and order and disturb the rear of the fighting army. Any such acts will be be vigorously dealt with by the Government.
Mayor and the Defence 'Commissioner are, therefore, cordingly requested to caution a restrict the people from resorting to any such puerile conduct, and be not sparing in meting out' punishment when such acts are committed. therefore issue this forbidding any such acts ing people without proper authorization, closing up shops and other poate and order and to disturb the financial stability. Violation of this proclamation will be, seriously punished and the people are advised to pay heed to this warning."—Kuo Min News Agency.
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