CHINA POLITICS.
NANKING AND CANTON SQUABBLE.
U. S. POLICY OUTLINED.
Shanghai, Dec. 6.
It is generally believed, however, that further sessions are unlikely There was no session this after
noon. Brutor.
Nanking's Mandate,
Later. The Nanking faction of the Kuomintang bave held n. separate meeting and discussed, inter alia, the Canton affair.
POLISH SUBJECT
TROUBLE.
IN
ti
WITHOUT A "VISA TO HIS PASSPORT.
born in the French Protectorate.
Sub-Inspector Elston explained that the reason of the charge was, in view of the French passport, that
rested..
No Consul,
at
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
KUOMINTANG REDS.
EXPULSION URGED BY WANG CHING-WEL
OUTSPOKEN REMARKS.
Declaring that the Communists in the Kuomintang must be eliminated, Cantóni Mr. Wang Ching-wei, leader, in an address delivered at
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 1927.
SHANGHAL SHOOTING CANTON OUTLOOK
AFFAIR.
ACCUSED CORPORAL MAKES STATEMENT.
FREQUENT QUARRELS,
of
The following, from a Shanghai paper, gives further details of an incident cabled by our correspon dent at the time:
POSSIBILITIES OF ATTACK.
THE RIVAL GENERALS.
with
the
AN EXPULSION ORDER.
Now that the Nanking Nation- allats, mibst of whom are members A Polish subject, Nicola
(Our Own Correspondent.)" of the "Western Hill Clique," have It appears that only eighteen members of the C. E, C, and four Kanarevsky, aged 25, who arrived
defintely denounced the two, mili- of the Central Supervisory Com-in Hongkong from Haiphong on
Shanghai, Deci 7,
tary leaders of the Ironsides" October 23 without having in his form 9 Imittee, insuficient to
Corpl. Robertson, of the Scots now controlling Canton, it is be- quorum, attended at Chiang Kal possession a valid passport, was shek's residence yesterday after-summoned before Mr. R. E. Lind- the Shanghai College, raised the Guards, was again, before the loved that the next step to be gon, while Tan Yen-kal. Tsui sell at the Central Magistracy this question of what was to be done Court this morning, when his taken by the Nanking leaders will morning. Sub-Inspector Elsten with the Communists after they statement made at the time of be to organise a punitive expedi Yuan-pei, Sun Fo, Chang Ching stated that the police were not had been expelled from the Kuo-arrest was read. In this, he de- tion, consisting of the armies ef kong LI Chung-jen, Ho Ying-ching satisfied with the man's account of mintang.
clared that the deceased "boy" Genecals Pei Chung-hai, and Li Li Chai-sum, Wu Chao-chu, Wu his movements, and considered him "In a previous interview I had Teh-chen and Li Shih-tseng, other:
the pleasure of reporting on the manipulated the gun, and added Chung-yen, to come down South au undesirable..
"Ironside armies in Kwangtung. wise the Nanking Nationalist Gov-
When the charge of arriving in complete process of the Purifica that the latter was instructed to and attempt to exterminate the
tion of the. Kuomintang at Wu-clean it by Captain Harvey. ernment with the Kwangsi-ite mill-
Afterwards several reports were
Nanking and the
Coup. taries, held a separate meeting and the Colony without a valid passport han" Mr. Wang said. "Yuhan be sent in a joint letter suggesting was explained to the defendant, he ing the most difficult and last heard, but accused did not recol
Why the edict of Nanking, the postponement of the third preproduced a passport which was issu-element, in the Kuomintang to be lect' the subsequent events.
An apartment "boy" this morn-declaring, hostilities against the liminary meeting till the 8th inst. by the French Consulate in enlisted in the expulsion of the
Tshi Yuan-pel yesterday stated Kwongsal. In reply to Mr. Lind Communists, its move in this direeing testified that there were fre"Ironsides, should have been that owing to the agreement to sell, the defendant said he was tion was the finishing touch of the quent quarrels between Corp. delayed for such a long period new unanimous policy of the party." Robertson and the deceased reafter, the recent Canton coup, garding the consumption of wine. needs some explanation. In con- abolish the special central com-
Captain Harvey testified to hexton with this, a vernacular Making Eggshell Of Party, mittee persons connected with the Nanking Government desired that
the report saya that, when the news The subject of Mr. Wang's ad- the good charactor the personnel of the re-organised
of the coup reached, Nanking, much indignation was, arpused. government and councils be laid it had no British visa. No pass-dress was "After separation with decensed. down, but it was discovered that port for Hongkong was valid unless the Communists." Continuing, he
Some members of the Special Com- this would take some time for dis-it had a British visa for the Colony, said:
"First of all, we must continue
mitice at Nanking even urged the cussion and they therefore request. The defendant had travelled about
to stamp out Cornmunia; elements
Committee Immediately, to dismiss Generals Wang. Ki-cheung; and ed the postponement of the third to Haiphong and Hanoi, and he
could have applied for a.visa
in China. By 'separation with the preliminary meeting,
Lee.-Cpl. Robertson; servant of Chang Fat-kwel, the two leaders The Consul would Communists, we mean their ex- topse places, have applied to the Hongkong Gov-pulsion from the Kuomintang. Captain D. Harvey, A. P. M., is of the "Ironsides." However, the ernment first. The defendant was But what are we going to do with alleged to have shot and killed the majority of the members of the employed as an overseer at Messrs.
them after that? From the de-Chinese boy employed in the apart Special Committee were of the Watson's Aerated Water Factory, claration of the Communist Partyment, on Friday morning, between opinion that, there was a possi of China of July 13 and that of the 9.20 and 9.15 o'clock. The weapon bility of a unification of the armies North Point. That was the reason Chine Communist Youth Associa was a 38 calibre Colt automatic of Chiang Kai-shek, the former why he was summoned and not artion of July 19, it can be seen that pistol. Robertson left the apart-Commander-in-Chief of all the
their policy is on the one hand toment in the China United Building, Kuomintang arniles, oppose and embarrass the Nation- alist Government and the Provi- walked to the Amoy Road Gaol, “Leftists," and it would be better to In reply to Mr. Lindsell, the de- sional Committee, and on the other and, as he surrendered, said that await Chiang Kai-shek's decision fendant said his intention was to hand, to try to maintain individual he had shot the Chinese in solf in the matter. The Nanking poli They passed a resolution that apply for a visa at Pakoi but there membership in the Kuomintang. It defence. It is understood that he ticians conjectured that if Chiang should join hands with Wang Generals Canng Patekwai and Wang was no British Consul there,
fs evident that they are proposing made no further statements.. Ki-cheung should be "disciplined,"
Sub-Inspector Elston gorraborat-
how to utilize the Kuomintang and. The authorities at the Gaol Ching-wai, then the political and ying that the Nationalist Guvern-
notified Sinza police station and military situation in the North ment having issued a mandate ored that statement, saying at that later to break it to pieces.
"They want to make an eggshell Det.-Sgt. Grubb went to the scene might also be effected. dering a punitive expedition against time it was true, but in any case of the Kuomintang, they them at once. Nothing was touched, Some Difficulties,
was' safe to them. Wag Shao-hing should be it
say that the selves being the "unhatched chick, however, until the officers from "advance defendant would not have been which will sooner or later break the Finger Print Department Though an alliance between notised to continue his
and Wanx from Kwangsi, while Li Chuni-yen þenuted a visa..
the shell and come out. To this arrived, to photograph the interior Chiang Kai-shek. and Pei Chung-hst should mobilise
Asked why he had made no end, many clever plans are in the of the room and to examine the Ching-wai may be a possibility, and reinforce Wang Shan-hung, so ng to settle the Kwangtung situs attempt to resister himself, the de-making, of which the following re- corpse. A police physician, like there is little doubt that it will tion as early as possible Rente, fendant explained that he did not ports from Moscow and from otherwise, attended, and pronounced the take the peace-makers negotiating between the two parties some kuww it was necessary. He said sources inside our own territory man dead. he had been employed in the are noteworthy:
On beginning their investiga-time before they can, accomplish mining industry in the Kayongsai
theticns the police found the Chinese anything. considering that both Shanghai, Dec. 7. province, but owing to the disturb-asis of action, they are to make near the door to the apartment Chiang and Wang have a large It will ba The Nanking leaders held an-ed state of China the Orms he had a drive through the Northern pro- through which it is believed that train of followers: other conference in the Southern been connected with had gone where the influence of the Robertson emerged. Because the recalled that when Chiang Kai- Kuomintang is comparatively Garden last evening, when Gen- bankrupt,
feeble. In the Southern provinces door swings inward, they have shek first captured Shanghai fron erals Pei Chung-shi and Chu Pu-
Asked why the police consider they find in the Nationalists a dead arrived at the conclusion that the the Northerners. General Hsieh ed the defendant to be an un-is opponent in all their the Livities, servant was not killed instantane-Yo was one of the first to lead the desirable character Sub-Inspector So the first and most prominent ously, but that, after his assailant triumphant Army into the city. Elston replied that he (defendant) measure for them to take is to un left the room, he managed to crawl But because sich Yo was said. way an engineer by trade and had dermine the Kuomintang, partly by toward the door, and fell dead to have been somewhat, "Red," not been able to keep a job for external opposition, and partly by just inside, le evidently attempt Chiang Kai-shek dismissed him soon after his Army had entered Then Hsieh returned any number of years. They had joining the party and then breakinged to raise himself, and in
Shanghai. nothing definite against him but it from within-for they well know doing, pulled on himself a bag of
to Kwangtung and joined the It is also understood that the he was considered to be undesir that once the party is broken up it golf clubs.
Army of General Li Chai-aum. Deceased lay with his head to-It is interesting to note that Nanking-ites have decided to adoptable. The fact that he was em would be a long time before the drastic measures against Wankployed by Messrs. Watson's was members could be unfiled, and inward the door, his right hand near Hsieh Yo was one of the mili Ching-wet and the "Leftists." no reflection. on that firm. He the meantime the different elements his head, and the left hand extend-
The Nationalist Government in asked for a nominal fine and an would fight with each other until all ed alongside the body. The pistol tarists who sided against Li Chai-
of them perish. Nanking yesterday issued an order expulsion order.
was found within a few inches of the recent Canton insur-
rection), "So the so-called separation the hand. There were three spent The next man who comes into for the arrest of the "Leftist" His Lordship imposed a fine of leaders, including Wang Ching-$10 or 14 days imprisonment, and with the Communists' is at present shells not far distant.
consideration, in regarding a pos- only a formulated policy or the, Officers are of opinion that able Chiang Wang, alliance, is wei and several of the Canton made the order asked for.
Kuomintang, whose full material-struggle took place before the Chan Ming-shiu, the military chief delegates to the Shanghai Con-
ization has yet to come. Since the shooting because several hullet of Fukion, and an ardent. Follower Commanists are attempting not Nanking will also issue a mani-example is of the greatest import-only to disintegrate the pin holes, were found in opposite of Chiang Kai-shek Clian may
Nanking Leaders Mest,
teh, Admiral Yang Shu-cheng and Mr. Wu Chi-ai were present.
The proceedings were kept scerat, but it is understood that the chief subject under discussion was the ways and means of dealing with the Canton situation.
ference.
HANKOW OBSCURITY.
Nuval Wireless.
niny
ance to the world.
"
"That with Mongolia as
tang but also to overthrow the
corners of the room.
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When it has been determined - On the other hand, there are whose finger made the imprint, indications which tend to show the police believe that they still that a Chiang-Wang alliance may further will be able to determine
(Continued på Puge 11.)' how much of a struggle took plded.
After their representatives had HOW MUCH DO YOU
KNOW?
festo enumerating the
possibly prove another obstacle to "erimes" of the "Red" leaders in
We were compelled to send Nationalist Revolution, for which The weapon had not been used the alliance, for it has to be re- Canton, and ask the members of the Party to help to overthrow the aval and marine forces to China the Kuomintang is shouldering the for some time and on Thursday membered that when Chan, Ming- "Red" regime now in power in the protect the lives and property, bulk of responsibility, 1 appeal tonight it is known that it was un- shin, was the director of the southern capital-Nam Chung Prieur citizens, and fortunately all the citizens of China to come loaded. The weapon was freshly Kuomintang Political Department, their simple presence was" suffi-forward and put down Communism, greased, and the police found a the bitterly denounced Wang
clearly imprinted finger mark upon Ching-wai, cient to prevent material loss of
Purifying The Kuomintang.
the left side.
Chiang & Ambitions. life, hat there has been consider-
"Secondly, we must alsó re- ble insa of property. That un- Nothing Moving Yet,
examine the theories and principles happy country is torn by factions
now in circulation in our Party. Hankow, Dec. 6. and revolutions, which bid fair to
In our attempt to rid ourselves of There is no hint as to the pro-last indefinitely. Meanwhile we
Communist associates, we must also sent position between Genialare protecting our citizens, and sort out their policies and advoca- Chen Chien and General La Chung-are ready to co-operate with any tions which have in the last few. yen, and this renders the situa-Government which may emerge, in years been gradually instilled into tion hone the less obscure, but up promoting the welfare of the pes-our ranks and files. Many of our ple of China. They have always people are not able to distinguish to the present things are quield our friendship, and should them from our own teachings, and film The King of Kings, which de seen a private view of the American (especially merit our epnsideration what's worse, some of our most in these days of their distraction faithful and enthusiastic members picts events from the life of Christ, and distress."-enter's American have grown to be so used to them the London County Council and the Middlesex County Council decided they mistake them for the most pro to grant the film a licence for gressive doctrines of the Party to public exhibition, and it will pro- YANG SEN REINFORCES. which they pledge their allegiance.bably soon be shown for a season
So an important thing to do is to at a Central London theatre. The the Dail Express, On the appearance in the vicinity of a large body of "iron- Troops Arrive at Ichang.
take stock of the theories and prin- only condition made is that no cipies underlying the Nationalist other picture shall be shown with side" troops, much apprehension is
Ichang, Dec. 6. Ievelation and discard those that felt in the city, and the Compis. sioner for Foreign Affairs, "to" A large body of troops belong came originally from Communism it. The King of Kings was made gether with all the principal of ur to the Second Army are arriv- and are not suited to the needs of by Mr. Cecil B. de Mille "at a cost at Tehong, joining General the revolution. This is not only a huge company, the part of Christ of nearly £500,000, and contains a ficers have left, or are on the jing
Yany Son's forces-Nevai Wire matter of policy and expediency, being played by Mr. H. B. Warner, verge of leaving the city."
but the leaders owe it to the mass the English actor. The film has of the populate to give them proper already been shown' In the United guidance in the recognition of the
States with success. fundamental principles. If we were content with expelling the Communists and keeping their The public mind is not yet re-. thoughts" and idens, among our solved on the best pattern for an ranks, there could never be any Some welcome the shelter provided omnibus, says a London paper true purification of the party." by the covered tops; others object. Black To Three Principles that they keep out fresh air. It
FEAR AT WUCHOW.
Threat from Ironsides,""
Withow, Dec. 6.
Bereice.
less.
The majority of the Kwangsi forces are retiring up river, and SHANGHAI INTIMIDATION.
Kwangsi currency has depreciated
alarmingly in value in the course of the past 24 hours.
The likelihood of any fighting is slight, but the inhabitants are al- armed and fear that looting will be indulged in by the incoming or outgoing troops, or both.
The river by, Chicken Basket Island hag been mined. Naval Wireless.
AMERICA'S ATTITUDE.
Mr. Coolidge's Declaration,
Washington, Dec. 6.
Trams Still Manage to Run. Shanghai, Dec. 6. In spite of the intimidators threats, a modified tramway ser vice is still being maintained.--- Naval Wireless,
MANCHURIAN RAILWAY
LOAN.
Americans May Not Participate.
New York, Dec. 6:
A good way to test out whether is therefore with mixed feelings any principals should be retained or that people will read the London not, Mr. Wang said, is to refer to General Omnibus Company's pro- the Three Principles of Dr. Sun gramme for the winter; or at least and there will be a definite answer the part of it which says that, of to the question.
the 4,000 omnibusos in service dur-
In conclusion, Mr. Wang stated ing the coming months, a much
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS
The following general know, ledige paper has been taken from
Answers, for those who reed
of this issue. them, will be found on Rage 14
Who was Charlça Cavendish Gre ville, portions of whose diary have just been published?. Whore wae the first Garden City catablished, and who was its origi nator?
How many women Royal Acad amicians have thorn been, and who are they?'
4 What do the letters “D.O.RA” ...stand for?..
Who was Don Quixote's body ser- Tants
What famous professional cricket er has just been elected captain of the Yorkshire County Cricket Team?
7 When you the Encyclopedia
Britannica firal published?
8
It is officially announced that that one important slogan of the greater proportion than last year the question of Messrs. Morgans Kuomintang is to be constructive will have covered tops. Forty-five In the course of his message to making a loan to the South . He asserted that the Kuomintang country omnibus routes which have 10 Congress, and referring to foreign churian Railway, has not been pre-realized that It has to overthrow been operated during the summer relations, President Coolidge says: sented to the State Department militarists, imperialists and now at week-ends and six daily country.
Communists,
routes are now withdrawn. Seven 11 "The United States is indepen-formally, and until details of the
The Kuomintang,, he declared, teen other country routes, operat
What is the meaning of "laconic,"
and what is its orgin?
Who are the Prime Ministors of
Canada, Australia, and Egypt re- spectively!
of what country to Queen Vic- sako queen? toria's granddaughter and nama- What is the meaning of the ex- pression "Teapot Dame"? mann; Calvin Coolidgs: Sir Edwin Lutyens; Sir Oswald Stoll; Rea Ingram; Andre Mauroy
dent and detached. Our charity loan are. submitted, no action must do constructive work so thated on week-days during the 12 Who are theao people Pack
embraces the earth and our trade would be taken.
16 far flung. Our financial fav
ours are widespread, and our
(Continued on Page 11.)
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