Belated Official Proclamation at Ichang: People's Refusal to be Coerced Ichang, July 10.
Ten days ago the Magistrate and the Chief of Police issued the following joint proclamation against the Anti-Japanese boycott 1.—It is a breach of the treaty to interfere with the landing of passengers and cargo which have come by Japanese steamers, and this will prohibited.
2.—It is senseless conduct to search for Japanese goods on the streets, or to tear clothes that have been made from Japanese materials, and these things are hereby prohibited.
3.—It_is not allowed to be rude to or vilify Japanese persons.
4.—There have been processions held on_ several occasions, but these will not be permitted again. Ichang is a place where both Chinese and foreigners live, and good and bad are all mixed up; it is feared that rascals might use such an opportunity to make trouble, and give rise to international complications, so this is forbidden.
5.—After the trouble between Chinese and Japanese in Hunan, the effects on Ichang were considerable, and strict measures will be taken to prevent disturbances of that nature.
6.—To refuse to sell food to Japanese is not only contrary to the Treaty, but is a violation of humane feelings.
7.—There has been a suggestion by the Navigation Guild that there should be a severance of transportation and, if this is true, it must be amended.
8.—In newspapers and correspondence, when speaking of Japanese they should not be referred to as '"'dwarfish slaves',. "enemies," or any other improper expressions.
9.—People are not allowed to destroy Japanese trade advertisements and notices.
10.—If Japanese persons should call for rickshaws and sampans, as soon as the passenger arrives he should be taken to his destination without any delay and no obstacles should be put in his way.
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