SHAMEEN TRAGEDY
FRENCH PROTEST SENT
WARNING OF FULL MEASUKES.
'. :::;\,. ;: > PEKIN, 27th .June. The .French .Consul "sent: a. Note to the 1 Civil Governor in Connection with the recent .shooting in the; Shameen, stating: that he was compelled -'■ to ask 'for an": indemnity for the' murder: of) a French: citizen and damage to property.' He demands -that he be.informed whether the 'Government, will countenance disorder or provide '.protection: for foreigners.' .-■ He' is prepared', to/:consider." any proposals for: a peaceful settlement, compatible with: French honour/ and concludes: 'fin the interests of humanity, and with a. view to avoiding'a'repetition of the outrages, 'we shall be forced to' -use any mjesns and preparation at our:disposal.";.-' He adjures the ■Governor to, use' his best''efforts t6 ; .^ re-establish peace and tranquillity. ;': " ' :No reply has' been received.
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 150, 29 June 1925, Page 5
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129SHAMEEN TRAGEDY Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 150, 29 June 1925, Page 5
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