The following is a translation of Proclamation No. 10 from the Office the Commander in charge of the Enforcement of Martial Law in Ché- kiang Provin "Whereas churches and residences of foreigners in various localities should be properly protected with four trespass or destruction an per instructions repeatedly received from the Commander General and the two military directors, Ho. (Ho Ying-yin) and i Chung-hist): such "acts are strictly" for-den. However, it jo heard recently that there are per= trespassing on foreigners' official and private buildings and removing. contents. therefrom; even the local vagabonds and loafers dare to go 90 far a9 to cause destruction to tombs; should such reports be true, it is not only a case of cone tempt of prohibition but it is against humanity and unless the same seriously investigated and stopped, the foreigners cannot live in pence, and friendship (between the Republic of China and foreign coun. tries) cannot be strengthened.
"Having onered the various regiments and the police departments to render proper and faithful protection and strenuously and secretly detect any evil intent or attempt it is hereby ordered that hereafter any one daving to disobey this proclamation or continuing to act in the former manner, will be several punished without "Jenieney. 'The soldiers and the public alike are hereby warned against any violation against this special order'
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