Portuguese resident in Shanghai, presided atthe maxy meet ing and was supported by two secretaries, Messrs, E.A. Garcia) and MFR, Leitao. A telegram from Macao was read informing the local Portuguese community of the action taken at Macao, and on the subject being put to the meeting for discussion, Mr. F.A. Leitao, made a patriotic speech, which was followed by others by Messrs. J, M. \Tavares, C.J. Machado and Nunes. "All the speeches were re, jccived with applause. Mr. J.M.' Tavares seconded by Mr. CJ. Machado put up a motion which was {unanimously carried to the effect that the local Portuguese community indignantly protests against the article published by the "China Weekly Review," that it re-affirms its loyalty Portugal and that] without exception its members will always defend Macao, even with their lives, if necessary.
The meeting, which lasted one hour, was very enthusiastic throughout.
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