BRITISH EVACUATE
HANKOW.
LEAVE THE HOWLING MOB IN
DISGUST...
WOMEN AND 'CHILDREN DEPART FOR SHANGHAI.
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VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS "
THEIR ARMS.
LAY ASIDE
THE
** REVOLUTIONARIES" "*
INTERESTING
"ARTICLES.".
Clearly realising the absurdity of opposing the hordes of Chinese, let loote in the neighbourhood of the British Con- cession, the British decided to evacuate. Women and children were Erst seal on ships to Shanghai, after which the Volan- teers and Special Police Reserve withdrew after removing their weapons from the Concession. Everything passed of without a hitch, though many cl, the more fanatical of the "revolutionaries" conducted themselves with much more noise than decortim. Representatives of Chinese bodies held a meet- ing at which they draw up elaborate "Articles," culminating . an
** ultimatum ** to the British. For the time being, the Chinese at Hankow are in the ascendant.
(THROUGH RÉLTER'S 'AGENCY. ]
BRITISH DECIDE TO
EVACUATE.
SHANGHAI, Jan. 6th.
THE HONG KONG DAILY
PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1927.
ANOTHER BIG
FLIGHT.
LIGHTHOUSES.
[BRITISH WIRELESS, SERVICE. }
CHINESE AUTHORITIES "TO
RESTORE ORDER."
RGB, January 6th. The Chinese authorities at Har
SET-BACK FOR THE WIRELESS FOR THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
SOUTHERNERS.
OF YORK'S TOUR. FROM CAIRO TO THE CAPE IMPORTANT-POINT REPORTED THE MONEY SUBSCRIBED. OFF TO THE ANTIPODES.
{UEITISH WIRELIJS SERVICE ]
Rrosy, January 6th. Arrangements are afoot for a fight by four. Royal Air Force aero- planes from Cairo to the Cape in March. Air Commodore Samson will be in command and wil: pilot one of the aeroplanes Aircraft en Kaged in the South African Air Force fight from the Cape will meet
Kenya, and accompany them back to the Cape.
CAPTURED BY THE NORTH.
[THROUGH BIUTIR'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Jan. 8th It is reported that Sun Chuan Fang has captured Fuyang, twenty miles from Hangehow which, if true, means that Sua Chuan Fang's
HANDSOME DONATION FROM LORD INCHCAPE.
SPLENDID SEND-OFF.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, January, 5th. The Duke and Duchess of York leave London to-morrow morning
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AMERICA'S NAVY.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE'S
WARNING,
CONGRESS MEMBER'S
REJOINDER.
(THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE}
WASHINGTON, January 5th The Naval Committee of the House of Representatives has pasa
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Rucay, January 6th. The money required to provide all the eighty-two lighthouses and light-
with wireless telephonic receiving sets, has been voluntarily subscribed battle-cruiser, H.M.S. Renown for older United States' battleships in through the Daily Vetes, which their Australian tour The King order to give them s range equal yesterday received £1,200 as a gift and Queen and other members of to the British ships.
the Cairo machines at Kisuus, troops have gained a decisive vic #hips, around the British toast for Portsmouth where their Royaled a resolution in favour of elevat Highnesses will embark in the ing the guns of all the thirteen
tory, for Fuyang is one of the chief southern points of attack on Hang- East, is still at Malta. There is chow." no indication that the British naval forces in China are'to, be further Reports from Canton indicate that strengthened at the moment. General Strike Feared at Shangha.to direct a new attack on Hang- Chiang Kai Shek is leaving Wuhan
SHANGHAI, January 8th. Everything is peaceful in Shang hai, but there is an undercurrent of fomented agitation. For example, "Red Nationalists are deavouring to promote
A general chow. strike immediately after, the Chi- nese New Year, about February 10th.
now on-
It is significant, however, that, curtain elements" in resistance to these politically-organised strikes manifest themselves here and there. More British Warships.
cbow.
الله
It appears that fighting is con- dining in the vicinity of Haug-
U.S. AND NICARAGUA
MARINE GUARDS FOR MANAGUA,
(THROCGE AMERICAN SERVICE]
to the fand from Lord Inclicape, the prominent shipowner.
the Royal Family, the Premier and other Ministers, will be present a: Victoria Station to bid them fare- well. The Prince of Wales and
Mr. Butler, Chairman of the
Hughes, then Secretary of State, in Committee cited a muling by Mr.
1924, that the elevation of the guns
BRITISH INDUSTRIES Prince Heary and Prince George would violate the spirit of the
FAIR.
INCREASING IN IMPORTANCE.
TO BE OPENED NEXT MONTH.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Recay, January 6th.
them to
will accompasy
Ports Washington Treaty, but remarked mouth. When the Duke and Duchess that as the spirit of the Treaty wis xa aboard the Renoun the dead and the race was on." it was Duke's standard will be hoisted on high time for America to go ahead. the mainmast of the warship and The President's Attitude, other warships in barbour will fire!
LATER a Royal salute of guns. The Renown will be escorted out to sea fested by Congress in favour of
Despite the strong feeling mani by four destroyers, and five dying enlarging the American Navy: heats will accompany her around President Coolidge has reaffirmed. the Isle of Wight.
his opposition to the construction Primary Object of the Visit.
of new cruisers at present, but has The primary object of the Duke's not objected to the authorisation visit to Australia is to open, on WASHINGTON, Jan, sth.
by Congress, provided there is no The British Industries Fair, whichbehalf of the King, the new Federal appropriation for construction. Commenting on the statement
Parliament Buildings at Canberra, It was asserted in the House of made from White House with re-opens on February 21st and con- which will be the Capital of the Representatives after the Presi
Commonwealth. The Duke and dent's views were published that limitation of armaments, on which agreements for the
President Coolidge pins such faith. United States Navy has nothing would never be reached because the more to scrap.
A telegram from Hankow, dated kow have informed the British off sth Flotilla is commanded by Capt. gard to the United States' politiques until March 4th, increases Duchess will pay visits to all the additional
January 5th, states that by 3 o'clock yesterday evening it was extremely dangerous for any foreigner to ap pear in the British Concession.
The British Volunteers, who were standing by at beadquarters all afternoon and evening, by arrange- ment with the Chinese authorities, commenced evacuation.
At 9.30 al rifles. ammunition, Lewis guns, etc., were being taken to bulk, where the "Nary was moored, and all gear was being removed in larries and private care carrying volunteers with Chinese troops on the footboards as a pre- caution against the mobs. Evacuation Carried Ont. Without ■ Hitch.
LONDON, January šib. The Admiralty announce that the Eighth Destroyer Flotilla, consist ing of eight vessels, at present st tiched to the Atlantic Fleet. is be ing brought up to full strength for possible service in the Far East.
According to the Navy List, the cials that they can and will restore . H. G. Benson, D.S.O., and is order. The demonstrators, how- ever, have not yet been removed composed of the following vessels: from the Concession. The British
H.M.S. Bruce, Flotilla Leader, of narai forces, which
1,500 tons, carrying five 4.2 gans being atrengthened, are
Com- and three anti-aircraft guns. remaining vessels in the river
to give themanded by Lt:-Comdr. J. F. White,
DS.C.
acc
Penra).
Chinese authorities every opportuH.M.S. Sepoy (Lt.Comdr.. A. L. nity of controlling the situation but they are readily available in case of urgent need.
HMS. Seraph (Lt-Code. G. M. Crockett).
H.M.S. Serapis (Commander L D'O. Bignell).
The British Concession is situated next to the Chinese City; other foreign concessions lying further along the riverside.
(EARLIER TELEGRAMS.) (THROUGH REUTRE'S AGENCY.] Banks and Other Hangs Close Indefinitely.
HASKOW, January 5th. Owing to the most serious posi tion in the Concession, banks and firms have closed indefinitely. There is some possibility of evnenation..
300 Women and Children on Way
in Central America, Dr. Váca, the each year in importance. This year chief towns of Australia and New -215-more-exhibitors-are-taking part-Zealand. They are going out west Nicaraguan Liberals' representative
than last year, and exhibits will of the Panama Canal and are re- ward, reaching the Pacific by way in Washington, said that be war not aware that anyone threatened the occupy ever 10,000 square feet. The turning by way of the Suez Canal Fair is divided into two sections. The tour will occupy six months, rights of the United States to build
and it is officially announced that one held at the White City, London, during the absence of the Duke and a canal or naval base at Fonseca
and the other at Birmingham. Over Elizabeth, will remain with her Duchess, their Laby, Princess Bay but no canal was being con-
50,000 foreign firms have received Majesty the Queen. invitations to visit the fair and
stracted and American marines bad landed at points on the Nicaraguan
--
H.M.S. Sirdar (Lt-Cemdr. Ci coast very far from the site of the acceptances are pouring in from a General of Australia: The Gov; for the Navy Department in the
G. N. Graham).
HMS. Summe (Li-Comdr. F. S. W. de Winton).
H.M.S. Sterling (Lt, Comdr. 8. H. T. Arliss.
H.M.S. Stormcloud (Lt.-Comdr. P. H. G. James).
All the above seven destroyers are of 1,075 tons and carry three 4-inch guns. "
proposed canal.
The State Department has an- nounced that an American. marine
parts of the world..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SUMATRA'S REVOLT.
guard has been ordered to Managua and has disclosed that British and HOW THE DUTCH DEAL WITH Government and people of the
REBELS:
President Coolidge's Warning. WASHINGTON, Jan. Eth.
able among certain sections of Presumably, a the result of Big Navy talk latterly notice
The Duke has received the follow day
Congress, President Coolidge to issued a warning to the ing message from the Governor effect that the Budget eatirnates erminent and people of the Com coming fiscal year must not be monwealth cagerly await your com exceeded. The President, in a let-.. ing and are looking forward to the ter addressed to Mr. French, & opportunity of according you a member of the House of Representa loyal and affectionate welcome."
tives, who is in charge of the Navot The Duke has replied: The Supply Bill, declared that the Bud- 2nd he felt it his duty to defend Duchess and 1 cordially thank the get represented his best judgment Commonwealth of Australia for and support it. their message, which we deeply PADANG, January 5th. appreciate. We are keenly looking lenge, Kr. Britten, a member of the Accepting the warning as a chal- The whole of the male population forward to our visit to your great House of Representatives Naval of Padang Siboesoek is now sub-country. Albert.”
Committee, who advocates jected to Dutch authority, and 267 A Great Send of From London, As a precautionary measure. all
prisoners are being escorted
"Strong Navy," told the House NEW GEK. Jan. 6th. Sawahloente. women and children at Hankow,
RUGBY, January 6th. to-day Many of the British residents chang and Kiukiang were evacuat
When the President is The correspondent of the Asso-
The Duke and Duchess of York, wrong, I refuse to follow him. He were besieged by howling mobsed last night;
that the Kuomintang was repre- ciated Press at Managua learns that Action has begun against Siloeng-who left London this morning on is wrong cow. I know more about sented at this gathering, at which the State Department has been bellion. The military forces in the Zealand, attended a farewell family The time to appropriate funds for Two steamers with 300 women and many speeches were delivered de granted by President Diaz a per-affected regicas are considered ade- dinner as Buckingham Palace last these cruisers is now," after the evacuation.
of the re their tour of Australia and New the Navy than the President does children aboard from these porta nouncing so-called British Immit to purchase 1,000 rifles, 100 are now en route to Shanghai.
At Hankow, all the men are being of a series of demands to be sent rounds of ammunition in the United
perialism."
The meeting approved machine guns and several million quate to cope with the situation. conrentiated on what are regarded to the Nationalist Government, as fe paints on the waterfront. with a request that they be com There has been no disturbance in municated to the British Consul sions at Hankow, where foreign the Japanese and French Conces General. officials and foreign-controlled po- lice continue to function.
.
The evacuation was carried out without a hitch by 2 o'clock this morning.
The Headquarters are now in charge of Chinese soldiery and this morning pickets and soldier were keeping order.
The population was surprised by the fuel that the Concession was allowed to be taken over without defence.
All Chinese workers in British firms have been called out to attend
an anti-British mass meeting at 11 ofclock this morning Delinquents will be forced to attend.
CHINESE REVOLUTIONARY
MEASURES.
Representatives of the labourers, farmers, merchants, students and soldiers met yesterday morning and formulated a series of five articles which, it approved, by the National Government, will be presented to the British Consul this morning.
Article 1, of which the following
are eight paints:
1. A protest to be sent to the Consul by the Nationalist Govern
ment.
9. Request the British Govern- ment to pay an indemnity for those killed and wounded on the 3rd instant.
3. Punish those in British pay in uniforms who used force and hand them over to the Chinese authorities.
4. Abolish all volunteers and send the gunboats away.
5. Apologise to the Chinese
Government.
e
.
to Shanghai.
SRINGHAI, January 8th.
Chinese and British Imperialium. Chinese telegrams from Haako reporting the meeting held on Tues day for the purpose of forming a Society to disarm the British forces and take back the Concessions, "state
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Italian diplomatic representatives there have requested outside pretec- tion for their nationals, whom they. felt to be in imminent peril.
Munitions to be Purchased·
from-U.S.
States.
Senator Borah and the Monroe Doctrins. Following a meeting of the Senate
kang, another centre
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S
HEALTH.
to
4
to the British Consul in connection Foreign Relations' Committee, the
The demands included a protest]
COMPLETE REST ORDERED. with the incidents, of Monday; Chairman, Mr. Borah, stated that
Nice. January 5th. The Revolutionary Spirit, compensation for the relatives of military intervention in Managua The health of the Duke of Con
HASKOW, January 5th.
these Chinese alleged to have been had not involved an alleged viola- naught, who is wintering here, is │"
Processions of soldiers, pickets alleged killing of the Chinese to be cause no non-American Government ordered him, a complete rest, and killed; those responsible for the tion of the Monroe Doctrine, beansatisfactory. The doctors have and students, carrying banders and singing and yelling, have passed handed over to the Chinese autho was participating.
the Duke has enacelled all engage through the British Concession. rities for trial; British cruisers to It is expected that Mr. Kellogg ments and is not making others.
The Cenotaph, which is plastered be, withdrawn from the vicinity of will be shortly questioned by the over with Nationalist faga and Hankow; all British Volunteers at Committee on the Nicaraguan situa propaganda is used as a convenient Hankow to be disarmed; and the tion stand for orations.
right of stationing Chinese troops | To-night the Concession is super in the Concession for the mainten ficially quiet.
ance of peace to be conceded.
"A Delicate Situation."
RUGBY, January 5th. Press telegrams from Hankow re- Port a delicate situation. Marines and bluejackets were withdrawn from the British Concession to their vessels in the river in order to
remove all semblance of provocation ties to fulfil their understanding and to permit the Chinese authori maintain order.
to
Since then coolies are said to have over run the Concession and further requests have been made to to have torn down barricades, and
the Chinese Officials to control the disorderly elements. The naval being forces, off Hankow are augmented.
During Monday's roting, no Chinese were killed and only two The wounded Naval ratings are all are believed to have been injured.
doing well.
The reports state that the meeting
U.S. AND SILVER.
OUNCES.
urged that a time-limit of 72 hours A BILL TO PURCHASE 14,589,000 be given for compliance with the demands after they have been pre- sented to the British Consul. The Nationalist Government is said to favour the demands.
The telegrams further add that pickets are stationed at the Customs House and along the Bund, whilst troops of the 7th Kuomintang Army Corps have taken up éations in the Concession.
J
British Labour Party's Views,
· LONDON, January 5th. The Labour Party, in a statement as regards the situation in China,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5th. The House Committee has favour. 14,568,000 ounces of silver at 81 per ably reported on a Bill to purchase ounce, in accordance with the Pitt man Purchase Act, 1918.
Silver is 55 cents per ounce in
present selling below
market.
the open
TRANS-ATLANTIC TELE
* PHONY.
AVALANCHE IN RUSSIA.
TWENTY-TWO KILLED.
Moscow, January 5th. Twenty-two were killed when an avalanche of mow overwelmed the dwellings of employees at gold mings in the Khakassky District of Yenissi Province.
LANCASHIRE'S COTTON
INDUSTRY.
SIR C. ACARA'S VIEWS.
LONDON, January 5th. Manchester eatton circles
11
are
eagerly discussing the scheme for
suggests that the British Govern GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW, liged to summons London
ment should offer to withdraw British warships from Chinese ter ritorial waters upon sa agreement with regard to the security of the
the British Government to observe
YORK.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5th.
cotton
trade to save
night..
The Royal travellers have received inay messages wishing them ben wiyage, including cables from the Governors General of Australia and New Zealand.
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In consideration of their con- troversial nature the provisions were postponed.
Mr. Britten then repeated the statement made earlier in the day by Rear-Admiral Bloch, Chief of the Ordnance and Navy Department, to the effect that the United States Fiect. now included 2,206 units, some The New Zealand telegram, after of which dated, before the time of expressing good wishes for a plea the battle of Manila. One modera aant voyage, added: "The prospect ship, the Admiral had said, "could of the visit has aroused feelings of lick the whole bunch of them. the keenest pleasure in this Domi- The House of Representatives - are assured of a loyal and warm proving of several clauses including nion and Their Royal Highnesses considered the Bill sectionally, ap hearted welcome everywhere."
that for the maintenance of the This morning the streets leading Navy personnel at existing strength, to the Loudon station from which the Duke and Duchess departed for Portsmouth, where they will board the battleship Reuben,
President Coolidge, later explain crowded and a most cordial recepFrench was so as to correct any ed that his object in writing to Mr. tion was accorded them on their impression that he had changed his arrival.
The King and Queen and Royaltion since writing his Budget Mer attitude on the Naval Appropria Princes who were present were also enthusiastically received.
sage to Congress. The station platform was reserved for the Royal party and their in- timate friends together with Mr. Baldwin and other Ministers and. oficials representing the various departments of State, but their cheers as the train left were taken up vigorously by the dense throng outside the station..
were
MEXICO'S REBELS AND BANDITS.
-MEXICO CITY, January 5th.. It is persistently reported, in commercial circles that 2,000 rebels, commanded by General Jaan The newspapers recall that visita Gallegos, have taken possession of to Dominions such as that now being the city of Zacatecas, the centre of undertaken, which have immensely one of the richest silver districts in Dew Cotton,, Yarn Association.
Sir Charles Macara states that he strengthened the ties that bind, dis- the world.
Mother Country and Crown were of revolts and disturbances in The Capital is deluged with tales is surprised that the cotton trade tant parts of the Empire to the economist to tell them what to do, inaugurated by King Edward when, various parts of Mexico which aro and he is of opinion that no scheme Canada and India more than half a revolutionaries and bandits are as Prince of Wales, he visited not confirmed. It is reported that lives of British residents. It urges the inauguration of the
is likely to succeed unless the claims There is great. excitement over of the Co-operatives are respected. century ago. The present King and active throughout the country.
trap He advocates a moratorium for the ecen made a tour in 1001 from ona Chinese in British Conces
the strictest neutrality between the Atlantic wireless telephone service From Naval Sources, 4 sion must be allowed to hold mass.
on January 7th, and hundreds of
colosal end of the Empire to the other, contending forces in China and
disaster:"
And, later, paid two visits to India. meetinga, make speeches and hold "Information received from the put British relations with the Can-written applications for calls have
and the present heir to the Throne processions..
Volunteers and armed police yesterday morning was to the effecting at the earliest possible moment. Company state that only bookings naval authorities in Hong Kong ton Government on a friendly foot already been received, but the American Telegraph and Telephone
has toured every Dominion, must no longer carry, Brme or that the position in Hankow had The statement advocates a fair made over the telephone will be a licence, said in reply to evidence A hawker, charged with lacking
*(THROUGH NEUTERʼN AGENCY.]," developed but little. The Chinese Anglo-Cantonese Agreement with Authorities had given assurances regard to funds, the strict enforce
accepted.
given by a Chinese constable: that for the safety of the Concertion, but ment of the China Order-in-Council
Officials say that the privacy of he was running after some truck the women and children, hospital of 1925, and a British attempt to conversation cannot be guaranteed coolics to return come
fish which cases, were to be evacuated as a secure, in co-operation with other
at present.
had been dropped on the roadway precautionary measure.
Instions concerned, an absolute and
from their vehicle. His story was The same policy of evacuation in effective prohibition of the impor ́
not believed, and a fine of $3 was capet of women and children station of arms into China.
inflicted by Mr. E. E: Lindell yes being carried out at Ichang, far- ther up the river, and at Kinkinng. not be deterred from proceeding on The British Government should
terday. Roth the latter places are in the a policy of reconciliation and hands of the Southernera
justice to China because some other Government may refuse to march with it. It concludes by appealing
wear uniformns."",
9. The Chinese Government must send civil and armed police to the British Concession to main tain peace and order and the headquarters of the garrison should be established there. Article 2:
1. A big demonstration and parade will be held in the Native City at this afternoon.
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MEXICAN GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN OIL COMPANIES.
MEXICO CITT, Jan. 8th.
Picturesque Details.
Militant Catholics,⠀⠀ New York, January 5th Mexico City correspondent a party According to the Herald Tribune's of 50 well-armed and well-mounted Catholics, shouting "Live Christ the King," captured several Gove ernment officials at Paras De La LONDON, Jan. 6th. An affectionate public send-off Coahuila, and executed the local Fuente in the Mexican State of was given to the Duke and Duchess labour leader. Federal troops are. of York on their departure for their rushing to the scene of the trouble, 30,000-mile tour of Australia and New Zealand to open the Common- wealth Parliament at Canberra. Enormous crowds lined the route.to.
It is noteworthy that the baby the station, and the occasion was meantime has been left in the joint The case against a Chinese who made memorable by the number of guardianship of the Queen and the An economic boycotting com-
was alleged to have attered a lorged women présent, who were touched Duchess's mother, Countess Strath H.M.S Vindictive, H.M.B. Cor
According to the newspaper El $10 note in payment for 3 tickets by the Duchess's sorrow in parting more, both of whom with the King mittee should be organised.
The boycotting of the British isle, and H.M.8. Wishart had been
Universal, the Attorney-General at the Isakos circus, was dismiss from her baby, illustrated by the and other Royalties, the Prime Committee of the Wuhan Citing ordered to the Yangtze, but no fur- to the.. Canton authorities to enter will-net file actions against the ed yesterday by Mr. T. W. Ains Duchess's frequent interruptions in Minister and other members of the ther naval forces are being sent for into negotiations immediately foreign oil companies, which have worth at the Kowloon Magistracy. her preparations for departure in Cabinet were present on the plat the time, being
thai an agreement may be reached neglected to apply for confirmation Defendant was represented by Mr. the early morning in constantly form to enable Britain to begin a new rights, but after receiving reports Leo d'Almada. His Worship in paying a visit to the bedroom to relationship with Chine and for from the Department of Industry dismissing the case, pointed out to as the infant, murmuring God to the Royal couple, whose train All affectionately bade farewell China to enjoy full freedom as and Commerce, be will issue rulings the prosecution that there had been bless my baby." self-governing nation.
himself in each case.
steamed out with the Duchess stand- no proof of guilty knowledge. (Continued at, foot of next column), ing at the window blowing kisses
should b corganised."
Telegraph worldwide declar ing outlawry of British. The foregoing ultimatum to be complied with within 72 hours
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The 4th Destroyer Flotilla, which, Reuter" recently cabled, was awaiting orders to proceed to the (Continued on next" Column).