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The present commotions in Canton which are
ruining the trade and industries of Canton and Hongkong and bringingmalamity to workmen and merchants alike are
beyond all doubt due to the Canton Goverment's outright adoption of Mussian Bolshevist principles. The control of all the naval and military forces has passed entirely
into the hands of Kussians. It has been definitely decided
to put Communism in force and impose a levy on all building
construction and house property. A reign of terror in
being inaugurated throughout the Province to the unspeakable distress of its population. If assistance is not speedily
given, this poisonous tide of Bolshevism will steadily
grow matil it magulfs the whole of China beyond hope of
redeption. Be on the spot see with our own eyes the
appalling nature of the situation. But we fear that our
friends in distant parts of the world may not realise the
truth, and are therefore addressing you in order that all
may know the facts. We implose you not to be misled by
lying propaganda.
From the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Tung Wah Hospital
and the Twenty-four Merchants' Guild of Hongkong.