SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1927.
NANKING WARNING. destroyers "Preston" was fred dn
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the US."label" flagship of the American Yangtso Putrol, und "con. curred with the British action.
The Cantonese commander failed to turn up and this afternoon Ad miral Hough, who had taken charge of the situation as the sentor for olgn Nuval officer, received what is characterised as an "evasive and in- solent reply."
this morning at Chinklang. The "Preston" returned the fire- Reuter.
Consular Warning:
AMERICA ROUSED
(Continued from Page: 1.)
THE CHINA MAIL.
Shanghai, March 25torees at his command at his dia: Refugees, from Nanking state cretion for the protection of that the majority of foreigners American life and property."
He added that the Admiral has still in Nanking are veteran missionaries who refused to leave not yet asked for additional forces. beyond the three fast cruisers al- despite Consular warning.
despatched, The American Admiral Williams ready
- Reuter's has ordered drastic measures, if American Service. necessary to effect the rescue of the remaining Americans,
As a result of the conference with the commander 2 H.M.S. "Em
The American Consular Gen- ernid Admiral Hough decided to
end a final warning to the Can-eral at Shanghal has by wireless
a cali Loneso. Ha wirelessed the Ameri- broadcast
arging, all Can commander-in-chief at Shang-Americans in the interior to come hai emphasising the necessity of out immediately. He has ordered. Arm and immediate action in order the mission heads in Shanghai to to preserve the lives of foreigners recall missionaries.-Reuter, remaining in the city and to enable the wounded ashore. Including H.B.M.'s Consul Mr. Giles, to re czive proper attention.
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SHANGHAI POSITION.
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LONDON COMMENT.
Unhappy Results of Recent Diplomacy.
HALF OF CHINA.
After a lapse of, about seventy › years, Chiang Kai-shek has de complished what a "Cantonese
Nationalist Territory of rebel achieves against the Man-
To-day.
CANTONESE TO WAIT?
chu dynasty, Starting from Kwangsi, an adventurer put him- self at the head of the rising and established. a "Taiping" throne at Nanking. Intrigue "broke out in his court and he was finally over- thrown by the Manchus, who had the Help of General Gordon.
[By "Li. Chong-yin."]: Except for certain ground far
A Pleasing Factor. Finland, the Nationalists now hold
Relatively, the Kuomintang is the whole of China south of the to-day in, a better position than Yangtse River, the great water-the Fengtion Party: now describ
On way which practically cuts China cd as the Ankuochun Party.
the other hand, the Northerners Proper into halves.
have an advantage in being the General Chiang Kai-shek is re-recognised government." London, March 25, ported as moving down the river Out of all this turmoil emerges lead the Daily Telegraph" to Nanking, once the southern court the successful generals on the The happenings at Nanking to establish his government at one pleasing fact. So far, each of
ponder, this terrible reminder of of the Emperors. Vernacular Shanghai-Nanking sectors has the contrast between the realities messages" say that Mr. Eugene been practically a direct subordin- of the Chinese situation and the Chen (Foreign Minister); Mrate of Chiang Kai-shek, And diplomatic fictions, upon the weav-TV Soong (Finance Minister) they seem determined to carry out ing of which so much care had and Mr. Sun Fo (Minister for his orders to keep down labour been bestowed.
Communications) are proceeding agitators, preserve the peace and The facts available finally dis-to Nanking from Hankow protect foreigners, Should a split pose of the idea that the so-called Does this mean that Chiang come between Chiang Kai-shek. Igovernment to which the Can-Kal-shok will put into operation and the Hankow clique, it is too ly with the British late in the after-
The residents of the Interna-Flonese army is supposed to owe his own machinery as distinct safe to presume that the Moder noon, to shell the salient military point. avoiding injury to the tional Settlement had their first allegiance, is an authority with elvillan populace as für as possi- glimpse of the Cantonese re-which peaceable civilised rela- "We felt this would have an excel-gulars this morning when Paitions are possible. Whether the lent moral effect on Nanking and Chung-hsi entered with a heavily Cantonese Government willed the the whole River, whereas failure tormed bodyguard of about fifty happenings at Nanking or not, take effective action would not only men and formally called on the the only conclusion to be drawn from this monstrous episode is imperit: the lives of the remaining consulates.
Shell Military Points. Admiral Hough declared that un- fuss he was otherwise instructed, and unless the situation wis radical ly changed. he proposed to act joint
ble.
Cantonese General's Formal Calls.
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Shanghai, March 25,
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Britons "and Americans,, but prob- Only half the bodyguard were that the psychology of Chinese noly would necessitate prompt eva-permitted to enter, the "rest"re-warfare is still that of the Tai- guation of all Britons and Ameri-maining outside the barrier where ping and Boxer risings..
ans from the Yangtse Valley they were speedily surrounded by "It may as well be recognised General Chiang Kai-shek arrived curious crowds of Chinese and that in playing at diplomacy at Wahu yesterday morning and foreigners.
against this ghastly background, later hearing the newER of this Pai Chung-hsi wound up with awe are guining nothing but humil afternoé's happening at Nanking visit to the Soviet Consulate, from protested against the shelling to Vice-Consel Tribe, who was there which he emerged smilingly and investigating the recent disturb posed for snapshotters-Reuter.
anges.
Chiang Kai-shek undertook fuld responsibility for the protection, but it is understood that Mr. Tribe
Rost Office Strike,
Shanghai, March 25, The Shanghai Municipal Coun replied with a strongly worded eam has established an emergency musicntion questioning the value Post office for the despatch of of such assurances in view of the Maila everywhere except in China. inability of the Cantonese comman Other than the post office situa ders already on the spot to assertion the strike is gradually break authority over the Southern troops. ing. Reuter.
Chunces of Protection,
Despatches from Nanking Hup-
por Mr. Tribe's mate of Gem
Chiang Kai-shek's ability to controł
AN UGLY TURN.
--
the situation. His arrival at Nan- More Anti-Foreign Outbreaks.
king is regarded as problematical
by the Naval forces who do not enhsider he is liten be able to
Up. River.
Shanghai, March 25.
tation."
The paper is gratified at the non-British message of gratitude to the British Government for its protection of Shanghai..
Hankow and Shanghai. Referring to Lord Desborough's speech in the House of Lords as regards the British Government's readiness to negotiate at Shang- hai on similar lines to Hankow. the paper aays those 'knowing Lord Desborough will be aware. that he can only have used this phrase on instructions from the Government. cn whose behalf he poke, although possibly his lexact words were not carefully.
weighed.
Previous utterances by Minis- Eters had been unfortunately open
achieve anything towards saving Conditions upriver have taken to similar misconstruction. Pend the remaining foreign livos, even if hes desired or could arrive in time, an ugly turn as a result of fresh ing an authoritative correction. Hence decisive, foreign action anti-foreign outbreaks during the our countrymen in China can be past few days. Wireless mess-assured that appreciation of the
was deemed iniperative.
It is mentioned that Mr. Giles was wounded at the Consulate by civilian gunman. Captain Spear,
who is still missing, was there at the time. Reuter.
EARLIER MESSAGES.”
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This rough sketch map of the mouth of the Yangtae Riyer shows the territory annexed by the Chinese Nationalists this week. Important cities like Shanghai, Seochow, Changehow, Chinkiang and Nanking are shown on the adway all having fallen into Cantonese hande. Opposite the river to Nan king in Pukow, the southern terminus of the railway to Peking (northwards). The On this point, the retreating Northernors have been concentrating.
A long arrows denote the directions taken by the various Southern armies. one on the left (west) shows the road followed by a division which trokked overland to threaten Pongpu and thus menace General Chang Teong-chang's Line of communication. An assault in this direction has, however, not been ngecasary, as Nanking has fallen, Wuhu and Anking were the bases for Ceneral Chiang Kai-shek's armies.
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Describing the chaos which folge state that American women true position at Shanghai is gen-from the Party squabbles at Wu-ates will have control at Shanghai lowed the Nationalists entry into and children are now evacuating eral among responsible minds in han? Nanking, despatches confirm that Hankow while British and Ameri- this country. The fact that the ail Consulates were footer by the can women and children in Chin-adoption of an independent policy The "Alliance Question. Cantonese troops, who got com-kiang have been concentrated by the British Government with Of more interest perhaps is the pletely out of hand and were en ashore with destroyers standing regard to the International Settle question whether he will actually tirely undisciplinët ·
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MISSING £20,000 NECKLACE. understood here and even werd Taung chang, the Shantung war- Americans Evacuated..
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London, Feb. 24. Shanghai, March 25. blind, to the unhappy conse
shal Chang Tso-lin of Peking.
An alliance may be likely, but Police, detectives, and skilled in- The British steamer Wen-quences of the diplomatic mes- chow" has evacuated 20 Ameri-ures already taken. To every in-I fail to see what inducement vestigators employed by the in- can missionaries from Chinkiang telligent observer the Chinese there can be for the Shantung France assessors confess to be non- £20,000" necklace. Mrs. Ismay sent where many foreign houses were situation, of which Shanghai is tupan, unless he is dissatisfied plusred at the disappearance of the looted following an anti-foreign the centre, is to-day a monstrous paper at least, he is not as strong 125,000, to a famous Bond-street with the Fengtien Party. On the necklace with another, worth demonstration-Reuter.
welter of political confusion and Ultimatum. .
Refugees Fired Ať. insanity. One cannot negotiate as Chiang Kai-shek, and would firm, on Thursday, for re-stringing
with Chaos, and no statesman therefore have to play second and revaluation. When the Shanghai, March 25.
Addle again.
stringing
completed, Was Shanghai, March 25.
handed to the But if a working agreement is necklaces were The s.s. "Kungwo," which left now here or elsewhere can be pre- The British and American naval Nanking yesterday, with re-pared to make or propose the at-
counter, where they entered into, Chang Tsung-chang sales: " authorities in Nanking have sent fugees, escorted by the American empt."-Reuter.
wrapped and passed to may become all powerful in his were an ultimatum to the Cantonese)
present domain, instead of being a of the firm said both were wrapped the packing office. A senior officer threatening drastic action unless destroyer "Preqton," was fired on
vassal to Peking.
up by him personally, and delivered the remaining foreigners are this morning at Chinkiang. The "Preston" returned the fire.-
their escorted to safety.
to Mrs. Ismay. Owing to Reuter, w
great value they were also under guard the whole time. He had ob- tained a receipt from the butler. The parcel was placed unopened in Mrs. Ismay's room. It was opened in the presence of a maid, less than face only was present. The seals on the parcels had been intact, and there were no signs of tampering. The refuse in the streets on whole route from the shop was sifted without avail.
The "Brifish Consul Mr. Ber- tram Gijes is safe aboard H.M.S "Emerald."-Reuter.
By
Missing Foreigners.
Shanghai March 25.
American Destroyers.
Manila, March 25.
SOVIET REJOICES."
Congratulations to Shanghai Workers.
Riga, March 25, 6.30 p.m.
telegram
A Lull to Set In. The precipitate retreat of the Shantung armies to the north bank of the Yangtae is pointed to
The following destroyers left at According to messages from as evidence that Chang Tsung- 10 o'clock this morning: the Moscow the telegraph, office at chang had inducement not to fight The latest wireless from Nan "Parrott" for Foochow, the "Bul-Shanghai has informed the So- the Cantonese. Be that as it may, king" describes the situation as mer for Amoy, and the "Edsall" viets of its inability to deliver the military observers are now agreed red Trade Union International's its pars for six months, if not a that the Kuomintang will rest on critical. The British and Ameri- for Swatow.-Reuter. can naval authorities are working;
Fugitive General,
congratulating the in close and friendly co-operation.
Shanghai, March 25. Shanghai workers, owing to street year, before proceeding with the next step, viz., that of subduing The 99 Americans including 44 A telegram from Tsingtao, fighting.
the whole country. women and 38 children and fifteen dated March 24, states that Gen-
The message was broadcast! Britishers mentioned this morn-eral Pi Shou-chen has arrived especially for the benefit of So- ing are still unevacuated,.
there from Shanghai-Reuter. " viat workers. It suggests that The
The British telegraph officials in Shanghai purposely refrained from delivering the telegram.
American, Dr. J. D. Willians, Vice-President of the Nanking University, is known to be deadReuter.
Houses Looted.
Shanghai, March 25.
A wireless message from Nan- king states that, thirty Japanese naval ratings "have landed in an endeavour to secure touch with the Japanese Consulate.
One wireless report states that! the Japanese Consul was killed, but there is no confirmation. Reuter.
Japanese Consul Safe. Shanghai, March 25, 2 p.m. The latest Japanese naval wire. less, message from Nanking states
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The "time is not far distant,” the message says. "when tele- grama addressed to Sir Austen' Chamberlain in London will share a similar fate."
The Soviet are celebrating tɓe] capture of Shanghai as though it! was a victory of their own. Meet" ings are being held in all towns at which resolutions largely anti- The excessive practising of plano- British are reported to have been forte exercise by an Indian, Piroshe passed and congratulations ten- Mehta, who is aspiring to become dered to the Communist Inter a professional pianist, recently led national.
Sir Landon Ronald, his next-door Workers even as far as Chita neighbour, to obtain an interim in- that all Japanese houses in the junction of the High Court, which are said to be parading the streets limited the playing to three hours carrying banners Inscribed with ench slogans a "Down withi
city, were completely looted, but daily.
the Japanese Consul and other Mehta was allowed to practise by Chamberlain."--Reuter. Japanese residents are safe, the lady tenant of the flat. The though two were slightly injured. owner of the house in which the flat! -Reuter.
was situated was co-petitioner with British Officer Missing. Sir Landon Ronald. The owner to» Shanghai, March 26. day sought recovery of possession It is now reported that Captain of the fat, or some other protective appointed Mr. Henry Thomas Jack Spear, British Intelligence Officer measures
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