Nanking, Aug 27.
Tu view of the mob riot at Chengtu, the Executive "Yuan yesterday despatched the following telegraphic order to Gen. Liu Hsiang, Chairman of the Szechuen provincial Governments:—
"An order for the promotion of friendly relations with foreign States was issued some time ago by the Government. An incident has occurred in Chengtu municipality, involving attacks on foreign nationals: by civilians. Though this is an un~ expected Incident, it is apparent that sum cient precautions have not been taken. The responsible local military and police officials have evidently failed to exert themselves sufficiently for the protection of foreign nationals and should therefore be punished in accordance with law. The names of the responsible officials and the sures adopted should be immediately Investigated and telegraphed to. the Yuan for consideration."—Kuo Min,
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