Letter
DE LANO, United States Consul to Chester Holcombe, September 15, 1878
[Inclosure 3 in No. 61.]
Mr. De Lano to Mr. Holcombe.
Foochow, September 15, 1878.
No. 111.]
Sir: Since my last to you on the subject of the Wu Shih Shan riot there has been no further hostile demonstrations beyond the posting of threatening and incendiary placards.
A second English gunboat arrived here last week, a day or two before the threatened attack on the 14th of the moon, and came up to the settlement. This, coupled with the rumor that others were coming, it is believed, restrained the gentry and allayed the excitement of the populace, as well as to lead the officials to take some decisive steps to prevent further outrages.
I inclose herewith a copy of the memorial which is to be sent to the foreign office, and a copy (printed) of two of the inflammatory placards alluded to.
I have, &c.,
M. M. DE LANO,
United States Consul.
United States Consul.
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