Urgent Note from Diplomatic Body to Waichiaopu Peking, Jan. 27.
The Diplomatic Body this atter-Waiel oon sent the following Note to the
In view of the situation near Shanghai, where renewed hostilities between Chinese military leaders faguin threaten the lives and pro-arties of foreign re lents, and in view of the fact that Chinese troops. on one occasion entered the foreign settlements—there and thus violated their neutrality, which the Chinese Government had undertaken to uphold in these military confliets—eonfliets which constitute a real curse both for the Chinese and foreign population of this country, for thei trade, their occupations "and their interests generally—I am desired by my leagues, the heads of the Lega. tions, in the interest of all peaceful inhabitants, whatever their nationality, to ask Your Excellency with wistence that very strict orders by telegraph be given to all the contending parties the strife now raging la Kiangsu Province that under no-cir-lose troops. be allowed to come with the neighbourhood of foreign tations in Jor near the foreign. settlement and concession of Shanghai. They [press the earnest hope that the Chit Government, which is respon: sible, during the present warlike lorns between Chinese troops, for the protection of foreign lives and properties, will not fail to main tain normal ' conditions around Shanghi and they will be happy receive an early assurance from Your, Excellency to this effect." Reuter's Pacific "Service.
Viously the bulk of Marshal's Chi's nated the place, a when the news had become known that the much dreaded Russians were expected, the remainder, some 500 who had" occupied a godown, made hasty tracks. The handing over of the station without the slightest hitch ani the arrival of the Russian cent ent Shanghai North known for several days, excellent discipline of the guard has undoubtedly made a very deep impression on the opposing warring faction and there is no equipped warriors, with their grey.
and fur caps, and. the id demoralized rabble who have now fled. Three Chinese and charge of the representative of the Chinexe Cha ber of Commerce and the police.
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