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ANTI-BRITISH RIOTS..

B. A. T. SHOP BURNED AT NINGPO.

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Latest Agitation in Chefoo.

TROUBLE BREWING IN SEVERAL NÖRTH CHINA PORTS.

Following the Wanhsien incident, a series of anti-British out- On rages have been perpetrated in several North China ports. Saturday, a list of reports was published in the "China Mail" The latest to become known is, that concerning the burning of a shop in Ningpo which sold B. A. T. cigarettes. Chinese in Chefoo,are also agitating for a boycott.

NINGPO OUTRAGES.

Violent Crowd Sets Fire to B.A.T. Cigarettes.

Ningpe, Oct. 8.

For the past few days the sta- dents have been particularly viru,

ent in their attacks on foreigners. and especially on the British. Groups of students have surround- ee the "Hsin-Peking" and kept off shipping and passengers. turning them to the "Shinningshao," which salle under the Chinese flag. The language they have used is not the language of scholiks, nor would one think of them as literati."

Last night there was a big stu- dent demonstration along the Bund and in front of the British Consu- late. It was an orderly mob üttended by sympathetic soldiers, and noth- ing unseemly happened other than that they poured out particularly vigulent, execrations upon all and

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Ringleaders Arrested.

Shanghai Geb. 14... Messages received by hengs In Shanghai confirm the news of an outbreak of anti-British feeling st Ningpo which culminated in a hos- tile demonstration outside the Eri- tish Consulate and the wrecking of cigarette advertisement boardings.

It is reported that one of the ringleaders of the trouble has been arrusted by the Chinese authorities, .who. promptly exercised their authority and restored order. The man will be held in custody pending, Instructions from the Civil Governor at Hangchow.

Students at Ningpo are advocat. ing a boycott of British goods, but their arguments. thus far have not been sufficiently eloquent to pro- duce any action on their proposal,

"Shanghai Times.”

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PESTS ON RIVER.

Firing: Commandeering of Ships By Troops.

Shanghai, Oct. 12. According to a Hankow message of yesterday's date, the Chinese troops on the left bank of the Yang- tse fred about 50 shots on

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Of the "Double Ter" anti-British demonstration which was kept out of the Conversion of Hankow, the "C. C. Past" writes:-

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Improvement at Swatow: Sampans' Mosquitoes to Avenge Outraged

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ROUT ON THE KIANGSI FRONT

Disturbing Reports of Shanghai Treachery.

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During the week-end, more! ships joined the run between according to Christian modestyed Hong Kong point to a serious are requested to. stay out," thus debacle on the side of Marshal Sun Passengers are still plentiful read a sign which hung formerly Chuan-fang. but cargo has not been forthcom at the entrance of the Holy Thanks to their system of non- ing in the quantities desired. Assign was the result of numerous are reported to be marching on- Rosary Church in Kowloon. This combatant activities, the Cantonase explained before, this is not unladies going to church with barewards in Klangst province, the expected, and an improvement is looked for.

arma, which the parish priest troops of the northern allies on

Swatow.

of

A better tone is reported from termed "contrary to Christian that front having paly fought half-

modesty."

heartedly on hearing rumours But the local ecclesiastical ugly dissent in the rear. authorities in their campaign It is even said that northern de- against sleeveless lady worship.tachments on the front are talking pers did not go to such extremes of going over to the Canton'ose. as have the French clergy in their prayers.

FIGHTING IN SHANGHAI?

Sailings and arrivals are now nearing the normal stage and there was nothing to-day to die turt gaining confidence,

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No Intimidation?. ...three processions,. one go- ing into the native city, one up the

Swatow, Oct. 18. The Vicar of the Church of St. Houcheng Malou, and the last com. Three hundred passengers were Joseph of Anvers prints in the

Shanghai, Oct. 18. ing down towards the concessions, landed in local sampans from the last number of his parish maga Reports and rumours of all there was some shouting: but Douglas Co.'s (British) e.a. "Hai-zine a long prayer beseeching the sorts are, flooding Shanghai, the the efforts of the "Chinese police ning" on Saturday, the sampare Deity to renew the plague of most current being that Hsia Chno and soldiers resulted in the pro- charging the usual rates

mosquitoes in order to turn (Civil Governor of Chekiang pro- cession being sent on its way down There are still a number of women from dresses that allow vince), one of Marshal Sun Chuan- the native part... Here the Chin-local "die-hards" who insist that more flesh to be seen than is con-fang's most important lieuten- ere authorities kept the demonstra-the strike and boycott is not off. sidered modest by the fathers of ants, has declared his independ- tion from coming towards the con- The situation has improved the church. The prayer goes into ence. ression and the procession headed slightly-Nayal Despatch. up towards the railway.

Kongmoon, Oct. 18.

the smallest details and tells the Hsia, Chao has circularised a Almighty just where the in-flat denial, affirming his loyalty to: It is the least one can do to state Thess. "Wing On" of Hong numerable little pests should sting this chief, here that the Chinese authorities Kong) arrived here to-day (Mon-their victims. beginning with the showed that they were determined day).

arms and neck. to keep law and order. The be- All is reported quiet and no haviour of the gendarmerie" and trouble in obtaining labour is ans. native soldiers was really excellent cipated-Naval Despatch. and it is thanks to their untiring Samshui (West River), Oct. 18. efforts that no unpleasant incident The position here is quiet. marred the occasion. The day Local sampans are attending formed a good proof of what can H.M.'s ships. and other British be done by the Chinese towards pre-craft.

venting any contretemps when the will is there to do so, Evidence of such control as exhibited yesterday gives one hope for the future of the country.

hsien.

CHEFOO BOYCOTT.

About 4,000 Chekiang, troops, Suck Blood of Women.

(however, are marching towards Shanghat from Hangchow (cap- "Let them forsake the marshes ital of Cheklang) and have and come to suck the blood of the reached Kashing, which is 50 women who replace, dress with miles from the outskirts of the harnese," begs the Christian elty and fighting is expected to- priest. "Let cruel wasps come to day between them and 3,000 of teach the scantily attired to clothe Sun Chuan-fang's troops who There is no difficulty in obtain

themselves. Come, mosquitoes, to were sent from Shanghai yester ing local labour-Naval Despatch avenge outraged modesty.” day towards Sung-kiang about 20 Canton, Oct. 18. The prayer goes on in the same miles south-west. These are all There is nothing further to re-strain for half a column and that are available.. port-Naval Despatch.

created much comment in Paris,

Whether due to dire fore-who are remaining loyal to Sun

The local Chinese authorities! bodings of the personal discom-Chuan-fang have cut the Shang- fort of a plague of mosquitoes hai-Hangchow Railway, "line- feasting off their persons or to the Reuter.

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natural desire to act in conformity

with the expressed wishes or the!

Plan of Treachery..".

WUCHOW "DELIGHT:"

Chefoo, Oct. 5.

Merchants Hilars Over The local Chinese press has given

End of Bey, 11 considerable prominence of late to the efforts of the Chinese students

Wuchow, Sept. 30. priest, the fact remains that the Martial law has been proclaim- at Chefoo to organise a boycott" The report that steamer traffic notice at the Rosary Church in ed in Shanghal by the Chinese against British goods in protest was to be at once resumed be Kowloon has served its purpose. authorities while the usual pre- against the bombardment of Wan-tween Hong Kong and Wuchow Ladies no longer enter it save in cautionary instructions have been

has sent a thrill of delight dress which is of "becoming issued by the international, {' An elaborately planned student throughout this city. The mer-modesty and the sign has now French and Municipal Councils to parade, in which it had been anti-chants are hilarious with the been removed. cipated that the commercial popu- thought that the disgraceful and lace would join, was held on unlawful boycott is now to be can- Det. 4. The students, however, celled, and already steamers, for- found themselves the sole demon-merly on the Wuchow-Hong Kong MAGNOLIA RAMMED. strators, and with their enthusiasin run, but during the past year dampened by drizzly weather, the forced under the circumstances to procession merely marched through do business with Canton, have al- the city, with the customary banner fready cancelled their Canton sail- waving and shouting.

ings, and are now accepting cargo for Hong Kong.

The efforts towards a boycott are .being continued, but it is doubtful whether the Chinese Chamber, of Commerce will co-operate.

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BY JAPANESE BOAT IN SWATOW.

» NAVAL MOVEMENTS,

the Police and Volunteers, one of their duties being to cope with the influx of refugees who are seeking safety in the foreign settlements.

Hsia Chao's report, defection is alleged to be part of the Kuomin- tang effort to disrupt Sun Chuan- fang's rear by treachery.

Their plan is stated to be as follows:-

A. P. C. oil lighters have just

| · (3)-Mass demonstration » to arrived in port with a large con

take place in Shanghai yesterday signment of oil. and one of the The "China Mail" understands on the general pretext of the What Karakhan Says. lighters is to proceed forthwith Erorn a reliable source that H.M.S. anti-British movement against

Moscow, Oct. 12. to Nanning with her cargo.

Magnolia" was rammed by the Wanhsien affair. Talking to newspapermen after Sampans Friendliness. Japanese vessel (the "Hozan (2) While the local officials This arrival here M. Karakhan, So- Small sampins that line the Maru," it is believed) whilst at were engaged in putting down

viet Ambassador to China who is river have to-day commenced to Swatow yesterday,

this demonstration, the Chekiang home on leave, dwelt upon the pós- carry passengers to the British The "Magnolia" is not badly forces were to fall upon, the city sibility of intervention by the boats anchored here. This is the damaged and, when relieved by and capture it. powers in China and asserted this first time that the boats have the destroyers, will be able, it is could only succeed through com- dared to assist people to and from thought, to reach Hong Kong to declare independence and take (3) Meanwhile Hsia Chao was theplete unanimity of action and such steamers flying the British flag, under her own steam. Repairs possession of Shanghai driving a project, he added, would have to but the real friendliness of the will be put in hand when the boat fout the present local officiala, and contend with Canton.

boatmen and their willingness to arrives in Hong Kong. A seizing Lung-bua' Arsenal which One significant statement M. help shows how shallow was the H.M.S. "Vindictive left Hong is one of Sun Chuan-fang's main Karakhan made was that existing supposed hatred against the Bri-Kong this morning for Shanghai: sources of supplies. relations between the Soviet and the tish had they not been compelled Mukden, government have assumed to act thus by a powerful minor-troyers from the Third Destroyer

On Thursday morning, the des- "... The First a Failure. such an aspect that open conflict ity composed largely of those who Flotilla, which arrived in Hong

Later, is possible.United Press."

had no regard for law or order. Keng on Friday will leave Hong was a failure.

The proposed mass demonstration. The old adage, "The worm will Kong for various stations. turn" is being fulfilled, and those)

According to supporters, of Sun HMS. Wild Swan" and H.M.S. Chuan-fang the movement is or- who have been, The kings ofwivern will leave for Hankowganised by the Kuomintang who are creation" during the past year are H.M.S. Wolsey" and H.M.Sunable to defeat him in Klangal and now. humbly seeking employment"Wishart" for Wanking. in foreign firms and factories. H.M.S. "N. C. Daily News,"

N.K.K. str. "Tachen Maru” the same morning at a point about eight miles below Tayeh. The steamer was proceeding, to Hankow from Kluklang. Both crew and passen gers sustained no injuries.-Toho.

Ichang, Sept. 30.

Ships on the Upper Yangtae are being commandéered by the mili tary irrespective of nationality: for Instance, the str. "Wanhsień” (Bri- |tish) brought down" 500 soldiers, tho str. "Iling" (American) brought down 260 saldiers, the str. "Shuhun" (French) brought down 500 soldiers.

and the str. "Kwellee" is said to have taken. 2,000 down to Shasi.

All Chungking steamers are held up here for the present na itis certain that if they go up they will

WANHSIEN...

Not on the altar of our trade The tribate of their lives was laid. They died that we amid this strife, Should be secure, at least, of life, Although the sons of this poor land Lie crushed beneath the Martial

hand. From some humble English home

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and hoped to, defeat him this way. "Witherington" and Chinese political circles regard' H.M.S. "Verity for Swatow, the present altuation as the crisis H.M.S. Keppel, the flotilla of the war.

leader, will leave for Shanghaf

The break in Hong Kong has If Bun Chuan-fang can maintain Peking, Oct. 12. proved most welcome to the crews his position there is a probability

be commandeered at Wanhelen and Tearful prayers for those who roam taken by foreign Powers towards way up from Singapore and Cantonese are finding the war in

In view of the attitude now of the vessels, the weather on the of an armistice as both he and the

sent back with troops...

Foreign Constils Warned.

Shanghai, Oct. 18..

at Klukiang.

A Klukiang message of yester- day's date carried a notice which was stated to have been sent by the AlHed Headquarters to the forelga cansuls stationed The notice warna that all native as well as foreign vessals be fired upon by the Allies unless they stop on signal from the Headquarters irres- pective of time. It is added that this order will be kept in force during the period when martial law is in oporation but that even during that period all foreign War vessels will be exempted, from this military Inspection Toho,

Fell not on deaf ears, but He Saw that sacrifice must be

the Canton Government on the en- across the Indian Ocean being Klangai too difficult to continue, forcement of the levy of surtaxes none too pleasant.

If, on the other hand, Sun Chunn woon foreign goods, the Chinese A sad feature of the voyage fang's loses the Shanghai area, his Government, taking advantage of was the death of a blue jacket on hold on Kiangsu and Cheklang will the opportunity has decided to one of the "V boats, details of be broken, his arsenal gone and his exchange views with the foreign which are not available. An in- federation of five provinces destroy- Ministers in connection with the quiry was held by the naval East re-opening of the Customs Tariff Indies, station."

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Give and some poor mourner With days of chastened happiness. China Daily News

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Why Not Hong Kong?

Conference, It seems that the

Chinese Government also intends

to Battle the question of the re

Up to Oct. 13 (the 7th list of cognition of the Government by surtaxes within the scope of the subscriptions) by the Navy League, foreign Powers on this occasion, agreement reached, at the Wash Shanghel Branch, for the Wan-In the meanwhile, the Fengtien tor Conference.in helen Fund amounted to

faction is now inclined to the cumstances, the attitude to Starling 8:80,

by the Government is at- Taefs: Tle1,490.000;7.

--not a little attent Dollars: $4378.65.0

public”.—"N. C. Dally

opinion that it would be advisable |

tor - Ching to bettle the tarifa 183ud, estingying

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His position in such circum stances will be untenable.--Reuter.

Wasueh Surrounded.

Hankow, Oct. 16. The local situation is un- changed,

It is reported that Wusueh surrounded on three sides · by hern troops who are making for Anking in Anhui,

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