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SHANGHAI SHELLING.

Powers' Warning to Chinese Generals.

DEMONSTRATION IN CONCESSION.

Chang Tsung-chang Takes Over Kiangsu’i Defence.

The Shanghal shelling incident is the subject of a Note from the Powers to the Chinese authorities requiring the latter to respect the Concession's neutrality.

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A demonstration by house boys and others took place yesterday, but the crow's tempers were much less excited and virulent.

Sur: Chuan-fang being virtually eliminated as a factor in the waz, Chang Tsung-chang Was taken over the defence of Kiangsu,

SHANGHAI SHELLING.

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Powers" Note To Chinese, Authorities.

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in view of the situation at

DEFENCE OF SHANGHAI,

Chang Tsung-Chang's, Troops. Arriving.

Shanghai, Feb. 24. Three thousand Shantung

Shanghai, the diplomatic repre- sentative of the Foreign Powerstroops are now hero there have handed the Chinese From Nanking it is understood Authorities the following note that 5,000 are coming daily in the (released for publication to-

next few days for the defence of day):-

Shanghai

The Diplomatie Body to-day unanimously adopted the follow- ing declaration:-

In the light of military events which are at present taking place in the region of Shanghai and which may at any moment have serious consequences for the safety of the life and property of their respective nationals, as was apparent from the bombardment of the 22nd of this month, the Interested Diplomatic Respresen- tatives feel compelled to recall that the International Settlement at Shanghai like the other Con-" cessions in China, was establish. ed in virtue of the regular agree, ments with the Chinese Govern- ment, in order to make it possi- ble for foreigners to reside there freely and carry on their trade.

Strict Neutrality.

In the course of the party strife of which that region has

been the scene, the Authorities of the International Settlement have scrupulously

abstained from favouring any of the conflicting parties involved, and in spite of the difficulties of the situation, they are still maintaining in that respect the strict neutrality im

posed upon them by the nature

of affairs thus established."

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"MEGANTIC” GOING DIRECT,

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Despatch of a British Cruiser.

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NICARAGUA PRECAUTION.

London, Feb., 24. The Home Secretary was asked The British cruiser "Colombo") in the House of Commons whether attached to the West Indies Sta- he was aware of the anti-British tion has been despatched to activities in this country of cer

Rugby, Feb. 24.

It is now almost definite that tain Communist agitators in the Managua. Router. » the a... "Megantic" will be pro-pay of the Third International. ceeding to Shanghai without call-He replied that this matter was The British cruiser "Colombo," ing at Hong Kong and that Major and he was keeping a very close eced from the West Indies to receiving his constant attention, which has been ordered to pro- General Sir John Duncan will not eye on it, and if necessary he

would ask for further powers. pay an official call here.

Managua, will afford shelter for

The next troopship to arrive in Hong Kong in that event will be

· INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

Last Week's Heavy Toll At Home..

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London, Feb. 24, The deatha from influenza in England and Wales last week numbered 987-Reuter

Asked about the deportations British subjects should they be of Russians, the Home Secretary endangered by further outbreaks said that the number of these car- of street fighting, incendiarism ried out from the end of the war and pillage in the threatened dis- to the present time was fifty-

seven. None of these deporta- tricts of Nicaragua.

tions had occurred during his The despatch of the cruiser is term of office since the end of purely a precautionary measure 1924.

taken after "the British Charge Mr. L. M. S. Amery, Dominions 'Affaires had been informed by Secretary, speaking at Birming-|

ham, referred to foreign money hia United States colleague that coming into this country. Hehe was unable to guarantee the said that the Government had safety of British lives and pro- General Chang Tsung-chang

been very forbearing and were has now taken over complete mili

janxious to continue so.

perty. They wanted to trade with every coun- In notifying Washington, the ary controll of Kiangsu

Retreating troope of Marshal the s.3. "Kildonan Castle" which,try, whatever views they held British Government thanked the Sun Chuan-fang have arrived by according to her rate of progress about its internal affairs. But United States administration for train from the front."

Precautions are being taken to at the moment, expects to make they were entitled to be left alone the steps hitherto taken to pro keep them outside the Settle-Hong Kong on Sunday, followed their own country. They had tect British interests, and stated therefore felt compelled to issue a that they continued to rely on shortly afterwards by the "Kil-Note warning the Soviet that United States assistance.-Bri All foreigners livin, in more or fauns Castle:""

there were limits to the forbear-tish Wireless Service! less isolated places outside the ex-

On board the Castle transportsance even of Great Britain-Bri- sended Settlement limits are being brought in in view of the arrival are the 14th Infantry Brigadetish Wireless Service. of Sun's retreating troops Headquarters staff; Reuter.

ments..

DISASTER AVERTED.

Timely Landing of British Troops.

London, Feb. 24. The Government has issued Note of warning to the Soviet Government to remind them that there were limitations even to

Divisional

Signals, the Jat. Battalion Devon- shire Regiment and the 2nd Bat- talion Coldstream Guards,

Shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon the BI s. "Rajula" dropped anchor in the harbour.

REDS IN CHILE.

Stern Oficial Measures Adopted.

Santiago, Feb. 24

"Moral Effect Washington, Feb. 24. Sir Esme Howard, formally notifying the State Department. that the cruiser "Colombo" will arrive at Corinto on Saturday, added that the warship has been sent for the sake of the "moral effect its presence might have."" but in no circumstances would

Upon inquiring at Headquar ters, House, the "China Mail" In conformity with the intenBritish naval forces be landed" learnt that the vessel's arrival intion of completely suppressing Sir Esme Howard's communica the Colony was unexpected and Communism in Chile, the Govern- tion crossed a Memorandum for alat the moment of going to press, ment has arrested all the Anar-the State Department to the Bri-

we were only able to ascertain chist and Bolshevik leaders, in- tish Embassy assuring the Bri that she was laden with British cluding members of Parliament tish Government that the Ameri- and Indian troops, the actual regi- and has suppressed the extreme can naval forces in Nicaraguan the forbearance of Great Britain." ments not being known." It is newspapers. The arrested men waters would extend all proper. understood that the vessel has put will probably be incarcerated on protection and assistance to Bri- into port solely for the purpose Easter Island to prevent them tish and other foreign nationals in

spreading propaganda elsewhere. Nicaragua.

Reuter's American Service.

EARLIER MESSAGES.

"Press Views On Note To Russiu.

said Mr. L. M. S. Amery, Secre: sary for Dominions and Colonies, in a speech at Birmingham.

Mr. Amery declared that the of landing four Tommies" who events of the last fortnight had require hospital treatment. The made it clear that if the British vessel will sail for Shanghai this

evening. treeps had not been landed at

The Interested Diplomatic Re- Shanghai a disaster of the first H.M. transport. "Minnesota" presentatives are thus warranted in expecting on the part of the magnitude might at this moment left for Shanghai at 2 o'clock

be happening to the great Bri-prompt. Chinese Authorities the obser-ish and foreign communities in vance of the samme rule of con- the city. Reuter. duct, and they look to the heads of the Armies involved to take all measures necessary to avoid in- cidents which. would constrain the foreign authorities them. selves to take measures indis- pensable for ensuring the safety of the persons and property of. their nationale.

NAVAL WIRELESS NEWS.

Procession Through Shanghai

STRIKE OVER.

Earlier Messages From: Shanghai,

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Shanghai, Feb, 24. The General Labour.Union an- nounces that steps are being taken to call off the strike.- Reuter.

Shanghai, Feb. 24. The Labour Union has issued the following communique: "The The following wireless meus and as

general strike has lasted five days a result of the self- ages were received overnight by sacrificing efforts of fellow work- the local naval authorities--

ers it has met with considerable

Concession.

"A demonstration consisting of success. In view of the con- an enormous meeting and includ-tinued appeals by the mer- ing the Chinese staffs of foreign chant body, the General Labour firms and house boys, was follow-Union has undertaken to take ed by a procession through the steps to end the strike foc Concession and district yesterday. the time being. This. how Although its avowed object was ever, "does no necessarily meal anti-Imperialistic the "tempers" that the movement is over, be-!

efforts, to attain our ideals." Reuter.

"TIPS" FOR RACES.

Special "China" Mail" Editions Next Week.

Lathat gossip about the Hong Kong Jockey Club annual race meeting will be found on page

of this lesne.

To-morrow (Saturday), "Pa- tro will write farther notes as to general prospects for the four days.

During race week, there will be special editions of the "China Mail" The last editions of each day will contain the full racing results as in previous years.

On Monday and Tuesday, "Patrol's" selections for the fel lowing day will be included in the final edition.

LABOUR VICTORY.

of the crowd were much less cause we shall continue our RESULT OF A BY-ELECTION AT

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virulent and excited.

Crowds of Indian agitators ad- dressed the meeting and under- took to stir up trouble" among

the Indian Regiment in Shanghai. More Troops at Nanking.

General Chang Tsung-chang (Chang Teo-lin's right hand man) has arrived at Nanking to organ ise control of Kiangsu province against the Southerners.

More of his troops from Shan. tung province continue to arrive at Chinkiang.

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Bun Chuan-fang himself is still at Nanking.. A number of his troops have left Chinkiang in the direction of the Grand Canal.

Kluktang Losses.

Nearing the End.

HOME..

London, Feb. 24.

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An Exchange of Notes.

It is now learned that Sir Esme Howard sent a Note to the State Department on Feb. 19 drawing attention to the menace to British lives and property in Nicaragua and pointing out that British looked to the United States to give Britons in Nicaragua the same Protection as Americans.

London, Feb. 24, The morning papers comment extensively on the British Note to Russia.

Mr. Kellogg replied that the| The "Dally Telegraph" says United States would give Britons that the Note does not leave room "auch protection de may be pos- for misunderstanding and con-sible and proper under the circum- tinuance of the course of conduct stances."

which the Note denounces will It is understood that Sir Esme bring about abrogation of the Howard's representations were trade agreement and severance of largely responsible for sending diplomatic relations,

the strong American reinforce- The "Morning Post says that ments to Nicaragua.-Reuter's Sir Austen Chamberlain cannot American Service.

hope that protests will deflect the [An earlier cable stated:-Mr. Soviet Government from the im- placable course of its policy, but Kellogg has made public a tele the Note does not leave the Gov-ram from the American Minia- ernment of Moscow with the ex- ter at Managua stating that he is cuse pretending it has been faith-informed by the British Charge ful to its agreements or that it d'Affaires that Britain contem has not been warned that it is plated, the despatch of a warship to the West coast of Nicaragua breaking them.

"Daily News" declares "in the absence of a guarantee that to expect the Soviets to aban- United States Governments for from the Nicaraguan or the don propaganda of Communism the protection of lives and pro- is tantamount to demanding they should cease to exist. The out-perty of British subjects in the standing fact is that we are faced incendiarism and pillage in the event of further street fighting, with a militant Communist state Republic." Mr. Kellogg com which no one really proposes to

mented that Admiral Latimer try to destroy by force of arms.

had been instructed from the be- The "Daily Mail" characterises

The

A further twenty thousand The by-election at Stourbridge strikers have resumed. since yes- to replace the Conservative Mr the Note as an "inoffensive and ginning to protect foreign as well terday afternoon, indicating that D. P. Pielou, who died recently apologetic sermon" and adds: as American lives.]

"We have heard a more formid- the strike is near the end. With resulted as follows:-

merchants refusing to heed the Mr."Wellock (Labour).. 16,561 able scolding given by an elderly Labour Union's call to strike, the Mr. Hogbin (Conservative) 13,462 lady to her Pekingese in Hyde

:. WEATHER FORECAST. complete end is expected soon, as Mr. Edwards (Liberal). 9,636 Park" the Labour Union has no funds.];....

--Reuter." The Westminster Gazette" is Also it is reported that the Chin- ese authorities sent agents to the French Concession yesterday and kidnapped a large number of and the "Parrot" to Shanghai (cent Chen-O'Malley agreement ly overcast fog, warmer. agitators and strike leaders. The from Foochow Reuters Amer adds that the tone is not calculat French police have no knowledge tean Service.

of the alleged kidnappings Reuter.

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