Tsingtao, Jan. 13.
A proclamation, entitled "Urgent Order," was posted throughout the city to-day by the Japanese authorities enjoining the populace "to rely upon the righteousness of Japanese troops and to keep the peace.". It also:
l-Announced that Japanese troops would take all possible steps to main tain order.
2.-Asked the populace to ce-operate with. the Japanese authorities in maining peace in the port.
3.-Asked the populace to facilitate the movements of Japanese troops.
4,-Threatened "severe punishment" to looters and incendiarists, 5.-Promised rewards for information leading to the discovery, of hidden explosives or arms.
G-Announced that curfew would be imposed from 7 pin. until 7 am. daily.
Japanese supervisors were installed at the Post Office here to-day, although hitherto no announcement regarding the censoring of mails has been made.
The arrival of the supervisors was followed by the withdrawal of the 200 Marines who were sent to guard the building yesterday. The regular staff of the Post Office is at present functioning as usual.
Meanwhile, the Japanese flags above the Post Office and Customs buildings have been hauled down by the Japanese authorities.—Reuter.
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