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**Further details from Peking show that the Soviet Embassy raid wig coffined to one of the compounds technically considered to be outside the Embassy.
The armed police and troops to reach the compound had to go a couple of hundred yards along a road within the Lagation quarter, and it was for this only permission was grantedi
Numerous arrests were made and large quantities of arms, flags and propaganda were seized. There were seven car loads of leaflets.
FIRE BREAKS OUT.
An Attempt to Destroy Evidence?
Shanghai, April-6. The Moviet Consul General at Shanghai has received a telegrum from, the Embassy at Peking. timed ve nelock this afternoon asserting that overal Russian watchmen were seized in the raid and were "beuten and tobtured".
The telegram said that, the maid! was confined to one compound in the north-west corner of the Dm- bassy grounds. The main Em- bassy Offices and Chancellory with the archives were not touched.
The compound raided was the quarters of the military guard during the Taarist days and is at present occupied by the Embussy uuxiliary services, such as the Taas News Agency. the military attache, the Sino-Russian Boxer Indemnity Compmission, atat mem- bers' chule and private residences.
The telegem stated that the voic was authorised by the
Legation jquarter muthorities,
The telegram concluded that Mr. W. P. Thots, a British subject em- ployed by the Spanish Legation, and Secretary to the Legation Qur¬tow Administrative Commission. tele phoned to the Embassy to that effect, adding that he would not pere. Imit a search of the Embassy pro-
per-Reuter.
Struggle With Captors.
Peking. April 6 News of the raid spread rapidly in Peking. By noon a large crowd of foreigners and some Chinese had gathered at the doorways of
Stirring Up Trouble In China.
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ASSURANCES BEFORE NEW NEGOTIATIONS.
The situation in China was the subject of an important debate.
A score of, questions on China. were addressed to div, Austen Chamberlain, Foreign secretary, in the House of Commons.
Replying to "Col. JC Wedg in the House of Commons yesterday when the Foreign Secretary wood (Labour) Sir Austen once more outlined the Government's policy, Government did not intend being Chamberlain, emphasised that the
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Sir. Austen Chamberlain said the Government would pursue its drawn into the Chinese civil war, policy of conciliation and adjustment but it was not prepared to be whatever form it might assume hustled out of China. gard to messages from Moscow Replying to questions with re-
Before there could be any further negotiations, the Government Inciting the workers at Shanghai must know what will be the attitude of responsible Chinese author- and elsewhere against the foreign troops in China, Sir Austerity with regard to the Nanking outrages. Chamberlain described the state-
the Embassy proper They con- tinue searching the other buildings finding much of an incriminating ments therein as entirely false nature.-Reuter.
and intended to mislead the opin-j ion of the world. "
"Main Danger Removed,"
Peking, April 0.
He agreed that such action was A regards the technical offelal unfriendly to Britain, and point- point that the area raided was noted out that he had already ex- the Embassy it in pointed out that this morning the Soviet flag was net flying over the Embassy pro- per but was flying over the part raidett."
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Further arrests bring the num- hers up to 22 Russians and 75, Chi-
nexe,
It is alleged that a number of Kuomintang military uniforms
have been seized.
pro-
Marshal Chang Tso-lin has wired the Ankuoehun commabders noti- fying them of the arrests and soi- ZUFLS of munitions and
paganda. He says: "The malw danger in the way of maintaining, peace in Peking has now been re- moved. The arrested will be tried and dealt with according to.their de-
merts.
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SHANGHAI'S ESCAPE.
A Point Mr. R. MacDonald' Ignored.
London, April 6. The debate on China in the House of Commons was initiated hy Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Leader of the Opposition, who de clared that the despatch of the Shanghai Defence Force had con- siderably increased the difficulties of negotiation but had not in creased the security of British life outside Bhanghai.
Ministerial laughter, and cries of "What about inside hai?”
tish Government.
we were acting alone in these preparations and in strengthening the forces.
He expressed apprehension that British trade would eventually suffer through Chinese ill-will.
Attack on Labour. "Mr. R. Mitchell Banks, K.C... (Conservative) strongly attacked Mr. MacDonald and the Labour Party
He declared that Sir Austen Chamberlain had carried virtue and patience almost to a fault, while Mr.. MacDonald and his friends, from the beginning, by means of telegrams, meetings and propaganda had spread sus- Shangpicion everywhere. They had worsened, the hatred, and if there
of
Berlin, April 6. The Association of German Shipowners and the East Asia tic Union had decided not to accept shipments ́of
It had undoubtedly spread sus- was a disaster, they would be the material and munitions for picion all over Chine with regard principal authors therecf. (Lond China-Reutebingt
to the real intention of the Bri-Ministerial cheers),
Col J. C. Wedgwood (Labour) Referring to the "very deploraaid he had been asked why Japan "It must be pointed out that ment in this connection in lan- MacDonald said they could not be was actuating the feelings
pressed the views of the Govern-ible" incidents at Nanking. Mr. had not backed us up more. He was perfectly certain that what these
rebellious trouble-makars who are responsible for the dis-guage which he thought
was left where they were. He expressatatesmen in Japan was plain, dignified and definite.
a fear A Conservative member Bug British officials, but suggested Therefore they did not want a ed the greatest confidence in the that Japan would go Bolshevik. gested that Auster Chamber that Mr. Eugene Chen's reports lim might likening from were usually so truthfar that his war which might lead to revolu-
the way the Peking Government account of the Nanking affair was dealt with this matter.
worthy of consideration Mr. R C. Wallhead (Labour) further enquiry,
a speech from the text China, for asked Sir Austen Chamberlain's Mr. MacDonald concluded by British residents in Chine should the Chinese. He suggested that opinion the action of the diplo- appealing for the restoration of be repatriated and attacked the matic corps at Peking "ir order- such an atmosphere of goodwillmillowners at Shanghai. ing the invasion of the Russian and conciliation as would enable Embassy."
further negotiations.
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THIRTEEN KILLED
Explosion of Oil Refining Plant.
Parcos, Wyoming. April 4,
Thirteen people were killed in the explosion of an oil producer's refining plant.-Reuter's Ameri- can Service.
the Embassy watching the prisonerssemination of Bolshevism and the being dragged out, mostly quietly havoc wrought among the people but some struggling vigorously..
and nation are unpardonable. Early this afternoon sixteen Rus
-"Berlin's Surprise. Estans and 34 Chinese had been re-
moved.
Burlin, April 8.
The message from Peking report.
While the search was progressinging the raid on the Russian Embassy
The Speaker then intervened;~~- Reuter.
COMMON INTERESTS.
Anglo-American Contact Maintained.
and
tion.
Mr. J. Wheatley (Labour) made
Sauce for the Goose.
He said a statement should be Shanghai had been created by
"Sir Austen Chamberlain em issued emphasising that we stood where we did when the Britishphasised that the whole city of Note was issued at the end of last foreigners. He pointed out that year, and suggested that an on-where in England and enjoy free- while Chinese could settle any. quiry be held by a committee of dom and justice and own property. the League of Nations.
Mr. MacDonald asked whether London, April 6. it was true new troops were "go-
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a fire broke out in the building with the signed authorisation of J... C. Wedgwood (Labour) sug-mobile column and asked how far et treaties and we were ready to f
formerly occupied by the Rassin guards which appears to have been used as a Communist centre. It is believed the Russians started the
enee.
the diplomatic corps, has created gested that a Cabinet Minister excitement in Government political circles, where incredulity is express-
ed that the Diplomatic Corpe, or at
are to destroy Incriminating evid-least that the German Minister, had
Two fire Brigades quickly mashed up and soon extinguished given consent. Reuter.
the flames.
A number of bundles of red flags were brought out.-Reuter.
Arms and Flags.
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Peking, April 6.
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Question in Parliament... London, April 3. Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Sir Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary, Ruíd the Government had no in- Peking-Reutor.
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It is stated that the Soviet re-formation regarding events in Competition will be found on page
gard the premises raided as equally part of the Embassy, and there is the kennent speculation" concerning likely repercussions at. Moscow and on the Manchurian frontier..
ese and Russians 'were taken out
of the Embassy to the police station, also more rifles, one trenen mortar, a. considerable quantity ammunt tion, numbers of boxes of bombs, and thousands of Kuomintang, as well, as Red Flags
Up to the present there have been seven carlonds of propaganda leaf- lets.
The arrested include the staff of
carried off in a motor car...
6 of this issue.” Six competitors tied for fret place, with three errors each.
STOP PRESS. special conditions necessitated by
HANKOW'S GRAVE NEW CRISIS.
RUSSIANS JOIN EXODUS..
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China outside the Concessions.
We were in China in pursuance
regotiate as circumstances made It possible to meet Chinese na-. tional aspirations and remove the
past Chinese history as soon as China could protect the foreigner i China and give him the sanie security for justice, life and pro- perty as a Chinese could obtain in England, or we could obtain in any civilised country.
(Continued on Pagi 7.)
Shanghai, April 7.
The latest posters to appear are According to American re- obviously not of Chinese origin. fugees from Hankow, who ask They depict wolves attacking "Im- that their names, should not be périalists.
The First News,
Peking, April 6. At 150 p.m., acting on the During the afternoon more Chin-Bigned permission of the Diplo
matic Corps over a hundred of should be sent to America with published for fear of reprisals on "It is quite cleaz,” said an Chang Tso-lin's troops and armed a view to obtaining complete their houses, husbands and bro- American woman, "that agents police carried out a raid on the Anglo-American unity of aim and thers, still unevacuated, anti-of Moscow are working overtime Soviet Embassy to-day. They method with regard to China.. foreignism there especially antito clear out English and Ameri- seized and guarded all possible Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime British has reached an amazing cans from China and to kill their means of egress and rushed in Minister, replied that the Govern- pitch since the Communist domin-trade, especially British. It must One shot was heard after which ament was in constant touch with ation..
be admitted that they are doing Russian was dragged out fighting the United States Government The lower claas Chinese are the job really well"-Reuter. and kicking. He was bound and through the usual diplomatic truculent and insulting, especial-
Japanese Defence channels and exchanged views ly since the Nanking affair which
Shanghai. Apríl 7, Up to the present half a dozen therewith on various aspects of Nationalist propaganda has re- | The latest wireless news from Russians and 15 or 20 Chinese the Chinese situation as they presented as an English and Hankow indicates that the Japan- have been carried off to the Police arose.. Station.
American slaughter of peaceful ese are taking determined mes- Par Valueless Assurances,
inhabitants. A cures to defend the Concession A machine gun and fifteen rifles Replying to Labour members No foreigner except Red Run through which Chinese troops are with ammunition were brought who asked why British nationals sians dare walk from the British not permitted to trespass. Reuter is informed on very re out. It is understood that the were not warned to leave Nan Concession, except on the water-There is already a landing party liable authority that there is off Charge d'Affairs and other off-king before March 20, Sir Austen front within easy reach of the of three hundred shore. This cially considered a great disting cers are detained in their offices. Chambersin, Foreign Secretary foreign warships, without incur will be doubled with the arrival of tion between the Soviet Embassy The military still occupy the Em- said he was afraid it yes because ring personal danger, the Japanese cruiser, "Tenryu."
too much faith had been placed Russians are provided with. The general situation la report- proper and where the offices, and, bassy-Reuter. residences of the landing. Soviet
in the assurances we had received. Identification badges which secure ed to be steadily worsening." Law. officials are, and the other part of
The American Ambassador en- wearers immunity from molesta-lessness is on the increase, the Embassy grounda containing
tered the diplomatic gallery to tion
---| Hankow is gradually befst emp the Dahl Bank, the Chinese Eastern
hear the debate on China The two foreign newspapers ed of all foreign resi Railway Offices, and the residences
Reuter.
are still closed down."- Labour Russlane: arid Germans are of many minor officials and other
Union has prohibited Runeluns.
the Daal Bank (Soviet Bank), the prominent Chinese Communist agitator Li Ta-chao and three girl jatudents.-Reuter.· ́:
Important Distinction.
Peking; April.4.
Theoretically the raid was not on the Embassy but off the ex-Eastern Faflway building against the Dahl [Bank, g
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An area of low pressure ex- tends from Indo-China to the Philippines.N/A
Moderate monsoon may be ex pected along the S.Ext coast of China
* In order to reach the" rallway building, the armed police und troops had to come a couple of hundred yards along the road with In the Legation, quarter! For thle Rainfall for the permission was asked and granted hours gading at 10,
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