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HONG KONG WARSHIPS AND TROOPS STANDING BY
WARSHIPS DEPART
FOR CHINA
STRONG MEASURES TO PROTECT BRITISH SUBJECTS
ON GUARD AT NANKING
BATTALION READY TO LEAVE HONG KONG
That a serious view of the muliny of troops at Pukow, and affairs in Shanghai, is taken by the authorities at Home was re- vealed by a statement in the House of Commons yesterday by Mr. Arthur Henderson, Foreign Secretary, who described the situation as critical.
In the event of danger all women and children will be taken aboard the two British warships at Nanking. H.M.S. "Suffolk" was due there yesterday, and the cruiser "Berwick" is remaining at . Shanghai. There are three British warships at Shanghai, whilst a flotilla leader and two destroyers are en route from Hong Kong. All sips are re-fitting in Hong Kong Dockyard with speed.
It is understood from a reliable source that no battalion is leav ing Hong Kong to-day nor even within the next three days.-As to developments after that date nothing can be said at present.
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED
London, Yesterday.
In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Henderson stated that after the mutiny of troops at Pukow opposite Nanking, the President Chiang Kai-shek, had disarmed the guard left at Nanking by certain generals, whose loyalty he doubted and arrested their civilian staffe.
Martial law was proclaimed and measures were immediately taken for the despatch of British Naval reinforcements, and preparations made to evacuate women and chil- dren if necessary.
A critical altuation developed, owing to the revolt of troops stationed on the Nanking-Shanghai Railway, midway between the two cities. In view of these develop-
FOREIGN WOMEN EVACUATED
8.8.
Nanking, Yesterday. The majority of British and American women were evacu- ated yesterday in the Sheng King. The remain- der-two British and about four Americans will be eva- cuated to-morrow (Tuesday)..
It is reported that there are only about 400. Govern ment troops in Nanking at present.
The situation at present is quiet-British Naval Wire-
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ments, Hla Majesty's Consul- General at Nanking has been in structed in the event of danger immediately to order the with- drawal of all women and children to the two British warships at present at Nanking. H.M.S. "Suffolk" is due there to-day and the cruiser "Berwick" to-morrow.
OUR DOUG WITH
A DAY IN A HERO'S LIFE
CHARACTERISTIC NERVE WALKS THE WIRES OF THE "RAJPUTANA —
LEAPS IN TRUÉ D'ARTNAGAN FASHION FROM THE SHIP TO THE Quay WITH MARY —
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PROUDLY STRIDES OVER
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SERENADING THEIR
perlod the women and children have remained on board steamers in case evacuation was necessary. NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Peking, Yesterday. but it is stated that Yen Hsi-shan Taiyuanfu is at present silent,
will shortly Issue a statement re- garding the situation.
at Changchow, which has led to the interruption of railway communica- tions between Nanking and Shang bai.
Conditions appear uncertain and, as a precautionary measure, the British cruiser "Suffolk" left It is understood that he does Shanghai for Nanking yesterday not approve of Tang Seng-chi's morning, in order to be available preparations for war against Nan- if required for the safety of forking, preferring, a national con- eign residents. The cruiser "Ber- ference for settling the present wick" has left Hong Kong to re- difficulties. place the "Suffolk" at Shanghai- British Wireless Service.
Local vernaculars te-day print the text of what is claimed to be a circular telegram by Wang Ching-wei, which is a violent de- nunciation of Chiang Kai-shek.- Router.
REFUGEES IN SHANGHAI
Chiang Kai-shek Concentrates on
Defence
AMERICAN ACTION
Washington, To-day. The Secretary of the Navy stated that no additional forces have been requested owing to the disturbed conditions in Nanking and Shanghai Unless a special request is received,
will be despatched.- none Reuter's American Service.
Shanghai, To-day. NANKING EVACUATED
More refugees are arriving from Shanghal, Yesterday. Nanking. H.M.S. "Berwick" hoa ar- Seventy-five British and Ameri-rived and is remaining here at present. Reports from Nanking continue to indicate that Marshal Chiang Kai- shek is concentrating on the defence of Nanking and Shanghai and is with- drawing all the available troops from the west and south for that purpose.
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women and children, who were evacuated from Nanking last night, arrived in Shanghai this afternoon. Another batch coming from Nanking to-morrow.
A Nanking message
ways that the Second and Ninth Divisions have arrived from Hankow, and loyal Government troops are de- fending the Capital.
It is understood that Tang Seng-ch's troopa have entered Sinyangchow, and are continuing their advance to Hankow without opposition.
The loyalty of Chinese Volun- tears in Chinese territory around Shanghai la doubtful, and their commander has been removed from his post.
SITUATION QUIET
Hankow, Yesterday. Rumours prevalent over
Barring military and naval defec- tions in Nanking itself there should be no difficulty in holding the city Inde- finitely.
All is quiet on the surface in Shang- hai.
Foreign military authorities consider that foreign force is sufficient to deal with such trouble as may be antici pated in the Immediate Zuture. How ever, arrangements are complete for rapidly strengthening the military and naval forces as well as the defences of ments should this be necessary-Reu- the International and French Betile
ter,
DEVOTIONS
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HAICHING AT WHARF
MORE LIGHT ON PIRACY
DEATH ROLL
A FAMILY WIPED
OUT
A very sad scene was witness- ed in the mortuary of the Gov- ernment Civil Hospital when an elderly Chinese lady went up to identify the only two female bodies retrieved from the "Hal- ching." In the oficial casualty list, the corpsea were put down
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"Chinese female aged about 35 years, not identified.
"Chinese female aged about 14 years, not identified."
the latter mul taal:
The former was mistress and
returning to
They were Hong Kong, where
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Average
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the woman's mother-in-law lvea. It was abe who expected her daughter-in-law to arrive and, when fears were engendered, went to make inquiries.
ELEVEN DEAD
Number of Pirates Not Yet Known
معية
nine were
all Chinese. One was identified as a Chinese passenger named Tool Kel-ko.
Asked if he could say if any of the unidentified dead were pirates, Mr. Wolfe replied simply that he was unable to do so. Three of the unidentified men wore aged about 80 years, one 35, one 40, and the other was a lad, of about
15.
In Hospital
The wounded, at present in hos- pital number 88, mostly membera of the ship's crew and identified bona fide passengers.
of the The wounded members crew are:-
Mr. Robert Perry, Chief Officer. Omar All, Quartermaster. Surtar Singh, Guard No. 787.
Lit-kwan, pantry boy, Cheung Chuen, second saloon cook
Tang Chik-sing, second steward, Ko Yuen, cook.
Chung Ngau, stokers' cook. Chat Sheung-chuen, cabin boy.
The Wounded
The wounded whose identity have been established, areï—–—–—–
Lau Lol, foreman ship coolie, Kowloon Godowns,
Blu Kam-ys, shop fokl. Lo Ki, soldier.
Chiu King-kwan, cloth dealer. Chan Tin-ng, passenger's servant. Lo Sia-fan, shop asalatant. Ng Chin-fal, travelling salesman, Hang Shun-shui, flower dealer. The following are wounded persons who, although their names have been ascertained, have not yet given proof of their bona fides:
Chan Kam-kwai (27).
Tam Tan-tai (38).
Lal Wal-un (14),
L Shul-fan (17).
Cheung, Yon-ring (15).
Chan Mok (60).
The Saspects
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VIOLENT STORMS
SWEEP EUROPE
LINER DRIFTS RUDDERLESS IN RAGING SEA -
TUG'S GALLANT RESCUE
TWO
NAVAL SEAMEN DROWNED
AT CHATHAM
The week-end weather exceeded in violence any experienced in England since accurate wind speed records have been kept. The fifth day of the storm is now taking place, and the wind reaches gale force in gusts, while exceptionally heavy seas are still running round the coasts. The cross-Channel services were, however, resumed this morning, despite the high wind and seas. Official forecasts in- dicate the ilkelihood of further gales in the South, with generally wet weather.
Over thirty large steamers, most of them with two anchors down, have been sheltering off Deal, and numerous casualties have occurred to shipping. Lifeboats around the coast have been con- tinuously engaged, and crews have displayed the utmost heroism in their struggles with mountainous seas. Some of the older members of the crews, although exhausted by their ordeals, have refused to consider the suggestion that volunteers, plenty of whom were avail- able, should take their places in lifeboats. They are responsible for saving numerous lives during the week-end.
NORTH SEA PERILS
3.0.8. from two British and one Italian steamers-Reuter.
ITALIAN STEAMER SINKS
Rugby, Yesterday.
London, Yesterday. Reports are coming in from France, Germany, and Holland of the havoc wrought by the storm. Fifty steamers were unable to put. The British Royal Mail liner to sea from Hamburg, while 9.0.8. "Arlanza," bound for Brazil, rescu calle were received from vessels ined the crew of the 5,000 tons the North Sea, Including the liner Italian steamer "Casmona," In the "Lily Woermann" bound for West Bay of Biscay, and the German Africa, which was drifting rudder- steamship "Hansa" took off the less to the Sand Banks. A Dutch "Casmona's" captain. The "Arlanza" tug towed her to London.
loat Three steamers were stranded at the mouth of the Elbe, and are likely to be wrecks.
The tug "Iroise," from Brest, towed by day and night the water-
and logged
helpless Danish freighter "Helen" from Ushant. The "Helen" eventually sank but the "Iroise" saved the crew, who jumped into the sea, with the exception of an officer. The "Iroise" then responded to an 5.0.8. from. the Spanish steamer "Galdana," and towed her in, then left for sea again in response to
persons (six men and two women) will be buried to-day.
There is still a large number of Chinese waiting to be inter- rogated at Police Headquarters, This morning about a dozen were filled outside the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation Department and taken in one by one by a Police Officer before: Mr. T. H. King,
Scantily Clothed
Of course, not all of these are j Some of those presented a non- suspected pirates, but all will descript appearance. They were have to undergo further examina all scantily clothed, some in shorts tion. At least half of the above; and singlets only, whilst one was six are regarded with suspicion at wrapped in a bathrobe of broad the present moment but, of course, blue stripes over white, and an- the chances are that they may be other had a red blanket over his able to satisfy the Police after shoulders. closer investigation.
Aaked about the large batches of Chinese who have been under- going examination both at Police Headquarters and at the Yaumati Police Station, Mr. Wolfe said that eight men are at present held did not say whether they were by the Police as auspects, but he from the Hong Kong, or Kowloon Satches.
The Detained Men
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a boat during the rescue operations, but no casualties occur- red. The "Casmona" was abandon- ed in a sinking condition,
Two naval scamen were
FINE GENERALLY
To-day's weather report from the Royal Observatory states:
The anti-cyclone is now cen- tral over N. Japan.
The typhoon 18 moving W.S.W., about 60 miles S. of St. James, from which station a gale of force 10 is reported. Moderate monsoon may be expected along the S.E. Coast of China and over the N. China Sea.
Forecast: N.E. winds; moderate, fine generally,
washed overboard and drowned while the destroyer "Walpole" was proceeding yesterday from Portsmouth to Chatham,
A "China Mail" man who made inquiries in Kowloon this morn-bas ing reported:
Criminal Investigation of those who were detained at the Yauma ti Police Station resulted in eight Chinese men being transferred to Central Police Headquarters yee- terday.
The White Star liner "Homeric," arriving at Southampton from New York yesterday, twenty houra late, reported experiencing one of the roughest crossings she had ever had. Windows were broken on the pro- menade deck,' sixty feet above the waterline, by terrific waves. CHANNEL ISLANDS ISOLATED
Reuter states that the Air Minis- try predicts further gales, but it been possible to resume the cro-Channel services, although the passages are very rough. The port of Folkestone is still closed, and the Channel Islands have been isolated Captain Superintendent of Pollca, Interviewed this morning, the
from the sea since Thursday.
"Padstow" and "Clovelly life- Chang Chi-chiang and Mr. Li Ming: C.M.G. told a "China Mail" man General Bhik Tu-zan wired to Mr. the Hon. Mr. M. D. C. Wolfe,
boats were out all night long trying chung on December 5, explaining that that the salching would be
These men aro said to be, at lo help the distressed Tessel least some of them, respectable. "Britannic," his troops having been influenced by 1.80 p.m. 15-day::. the mutiny on December 2 was due to brought to the Douglas Wharf at
The captain of the The funeral of the Indian Guard, Some are shipping tradesmen, "Clovelly" lifeboat, with 25 years" sensational rumours, and that he was As far as the Police were con Police Headquarters this morning, Kowloon Dock workers.
Khail Singh, it was learned at others shroffs, whilst a few are service, said it was his worst ax- under corpulsion, rendering him help carned there was no objection to will take place at the Sikh Templet la cald that the eight are the Channel for five hours before perience. They were tossed about less to control the situation the vessel being boarded by Press at 2.80 p.m. to-day. The arrange not suspected of the piracy on the reaching their men; but, he added, they would ments are in the hands of Mr. "Halching," but as they could not Wireless Service, have to do so before 2 p.m., the F. P. J. Wodehouse and the Alkh give reasonable explanations as to time fired for passengers to go Assistant Superintendent of their destinations, they were plac on board to remove their luggage. Police It Ispiderstood that ed in quriedy pending further de-
The number of daad was eleven, detachments of Police and Indian velepmanta One was, of course, was de KF. Guard" will, attend, the funeral. It was also intimated that a few Monde Woodward, third engineer at the It was also gathered this morn of the captivas have relatives in ship, and other was Kudlan - Ing that all the Chinese, dand, Trol this Colony, Guard Khall Singh. The other Kel-ko and the eight unidentified
The old lady said that her daughter-in-law had three children STORY OF MUTINY with her on the Hatching" and Nanking, Yesterday. that they are all missing. What The troops of the 50th Brigadier, a tragedy! Some time ago the He had no information in regard week-end to the effect that Tanseral Shih Yu-san, mutipled
the General Sung Chih-lin, under Gen- family had gone back to their na
on tive village. They are connected to the declaration of martial law Seng-ch's men are advancing on December 3 at Aoking, looting all with an influential Chiuchow firm at Shanghai. Three British war- Wu-Han prove to be groundless, ships were at present there and a and the local situation continues to local organisations and the main here, which is making arrange flotilla leader and two destroyers to be absolutely quiet Troops are lau, West Gate, and kidnapping over
business centres along the Sze-pat-ments for the funeral to-day. were en route from Hong Kong. lining the Kin Han Railway north-
20 girl students. All ships are re-fitting in Hong ward 45
The mutineers, far as Sinyangehow. Kong Dockyard, the work being They have reiterated their loyalty who escaped through the North expedited by overtime working. It to the Government, and therefore to pay taxes and plundered the in- Gato, compelled the various districta had been arranged to transfer aany serious move by Tang against habitants on the way; they appear battalion from Hong Kong to Wu-Han seems unlikely. Shanghat if necessary. He had no Well-informed Chinese sources to head for Peng-pu for concentra information as to whether British do not anticipate further fighting. tion. property was endangered, except at in Honan, and it is believed that perhaps Ichang, where the defence the present misunderstanding will had been reinforced and had reba nettled by compromise... pulsed a small body of rebels. No Traffic on the Kin Han is still further trouble is foreseen there, held up, and it is reported that but as a precaution women and the line is severed on two or three children remained afloat or con places. N SECRE centrated on the river bank-Bou
UP RIVER REPORTS ter
Latest news from Ichang CRITICAL SITUATION
dicates that the rebels were driven Rugby Vesterday 20 miles from the city by Govern A somewhat critical situation ment troops, and the altuation has exists in, several of the agtere eased considerably
arising out of the advance of the Kuominchuu croc and de fections among the National troops
MAILWAY DESTROYED General Shih's troops are new con In-centrated at Lin Hisual Pass In Feng
and have destroyed several hundred feet of railway tracks, being afraid of pursuit by the National troops
So far as can be ascertained. foreigners~; are -- no
not in danger): though during this
Chio Yat-chi under General Shih la Enwilling to co-operate with the
Indian's Funeral
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DRY DOCK SMASHED! An 11,000 tons drydock being con
Amsterdam, Yesterday.
Rotterdamn was caught by the tem veyed by tugs from Hamburg to pest near the Tale of Terschelling and broken is two.
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