"Since the sole purpose of our army is to accomplish the North-fern expedition and to reorganize China's domestic affairs, we are unwilling, to involve ourselves la any conflict with foreigners which might lead to the breach of world pence. 1, the Commander-in-Chief, hereby order all our forces sirian to leave the city.
have repeatedly given strict orders to protect foreign residents and to avoid misunderstanding. In recent months, I have strives meet the wishes of foreigners wherever possible. Our diploma. tie questions are to be solved by our Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If foreigners act in an improper manner, they shall be responsible, "Now that there are no more Northern forces in Tsinan, the preservation of peace and order is entrusted to the Committee for the Administration of War Areas.
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