certain terms against the alleged contiliatory attitude taken by the British fand Americans, asserting that it may result in the complete withdrawal of their interests, In order to obtain the support of their nationals, the British and Americans here having hand in Council affairs, should not sacrifice China but should maintain Senior Consul Calls Special Meeting Shanghai, Apr. 2. A notification haz been released by Mr. Paul Scheel, Senior Consul' and Consul-
General. for Denmark, in accordance with Article the Land Regulations and at the request of the Shanghai Municipal Council for the holding of a special meeting of Ratepayers at 230. pin. on April 17, at the Race Course (public stand) for the proposal of a resolution that the new bye-laws and amendments to existing bye-laws published in. the "Municipal Gazette" of March 31, be passed and approved and numbered as set out in the gazette.
The resolution will be pro= posed by Mr. W. J. Keswick, the Chairman of the Council, and seconded by Mr.
Mitchell. Tt is understood that the special meeting will precede the annual meeting of Rate-Payers, set for the same day. their own legal rights and privileges. it is said, By doing so they will also be supported by the Chinese.
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