Hankow, July 20.
There is a state of nervousness among the Japanese people here, but the peaceful situation in this part of China does not warrant any excite ment and there is no reason for an evacuation, although many Japanese tre leaving of their own volition. It Is learned that most of the Japanese nationals residing or trading In the) up-tiver ports or other infand points have been recalled to Hankow ready for withdrawal at a moment's instance.
It was reported that, upon the request of the acting Japanese consul-teneral here, Gen. Ho Cheng-chun promised to accord adequate protection to the Japanese nationals here but emphasized that protection is iven under the condition that they (apanese) remain quiet and orderly' and do not allow renins or troublemakers to disturb the peace and order of this port, Throughout the last fortnight, since the outbreak of the Lukouchiao Incident, Gen, Ho Cheng-chun, in cooperation with other high officials, has been maintaining a very firm attitude, which helps a great deal to dispel" any unnecessary anxiety among the Chinese citizens and foreign communities in the Wuhan cities.
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