The Canton Incident of June 23rd, The Truth/APPENDIX V.

To the Editor, Canton Gazette.

We should like to inform you that the German Merchants residing in Tungshan are eager to express their sincere sympathy with the unfortunate victims of the Shameen terrible incidents, which happened yesterday in connection with the procession of Cantonese peasants, workers and merchants, students and soldiers. After receiving several reports of the merciless killing and wounding of hundreds of Chinese citizens, we communicated with many of our compatriots, and are able to state that we did not meet anyone of German nationality who would not have expressed his heartiest sympathy with his Chinese friends as regards the Shameen horror. Steps have been taken to approach the German Consul-General in this matter to explain to the Chinese Government and guilds the view rather all Germans are taking in this unprecedented using of arms against demonstrators. We would consider it a great favour if you would express our point of view not only in the Canton Gazette but likewise pass it on to the local Chinese newspapers for publication.

Enclosing our cards,

We beg to remain, dear Sir,

Yours very truly,

GERMAN MERCHANTS.

CANTON, TUNGSHAN, June 24.