Again in 1900, Shanghai had to be defended although the full force of the Boxer uprising did not reach Shanghai, But again in that year, was ce-operation between the Chinese and foreigners which saved this trading centre. In 1911, Shanghai was foreed to prepare for its defences when civil war, during the Revolution reached its gates Then for 13 years, Shanghai was one of the most fortunate citi China in that no disturbances, no civil wars menaced it, But in 1924 and again in 1925 and in 1927, we have been forced to ce-operate with the Chinese in defending this city, in maintaining the integrity of this heart of the trade of China.
From these defensive mon sures, the Chinese have benefited as much if not even more than we have. It is impossible in Shanghai to distinguish between the interests of the foreigners and the Chinese. There is only one trading interest, hits to be defended lest it be destroyed.
"Reference has been made tonight to the international character of Shanghai, General Wardrop will probably meet here men of differ-cut nationalities alongside of whom he has fought in Europe, But in Shanghai, his opportunities for ternational contacts will be even Greater, For to-night, we have with na representatives of the G mans and Austrians in Shanghi
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