It is our firm conviction to agree with the allied powers to put down the fanatical and insane movement，and to bring the anti-foreign and wicked usurpers of the government to punishment.
All the foreign concession in the treaty ports，churches of all kinks，and the life and property of foreigners and native Christians，shall be protected from disturbance and injury. We assure you that you need not be afraid of our actions.
By order of the Head of the Hankow Branch of the China Independence Association