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HONG KONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1927.

No. 20,070

AMERICA ROUSED.

Twelve Fighting Planes for China.

OFFICIAL ANXIETY.

Grave Nanking Outrages Fully Attested.

MORE RIOTS.

Ugly Developments In Singapore.

TROOPS PATROL STREETS.

Singapore. March 28. There have been serious de- Besides the Afteen hundred Marines already mentioned, the velopments in connection with the

police shootings mentioned United States is sending twelve bombing planes and fighting planes March 13. to China, comprising'an entire naval aviation squadron.

Striet enpyright

Mr. Denis H. Hazell

Hostile to foreigners, a big crowd of demonstrators approaching the Settlement at Shanghai, just outside. Markham Road bridge. (in "right foreground),

MORE MARINES.

America Now Taking Yo Chances..

Washington, March 23. The Navy Department announces that in view of the threatening position at Shanghai. Admiral Williams is concentrating there all

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be paid by, Admiral Williams (as is the case between officials of re- cognised Powers).

Commune In Shanghai.

on:

There have been gly clashes between the mob and police,

Consequently troops with rifles and Lewis guns are patrolling the streets" to-night-Reuter.

A Singapore cable dated March 13 stated:The police fired twice, killing six Chinese and injuring feleven, when crowds got out of Thand arising out of the excitement attending a demonstration. tö celebrate the anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. A large purty of night, scholars, who marched in procession, blocked the traffic. A European police in- spector and two constables trying to clear the congestion yere assalted and compelled to use their truncheons. The mob later attempted to rush a police station land an inspector was severely wounded in the Head, whereupon the police fired.

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NANKING OUTRAGES.

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YANGTSE DANGERS,

British Government and Shanghai's Future.

The Nanking outrages, Yangtse dangers and Shanghai's future were all mentioned in Parliament yesterday when the Foreign. Spcre- täry andvered a series of questions, about Chiru.

Strict copyright"

Mr. Danis H., Hazell. Street fighting-British soldiers lying down at an advanced post "on the ready" for further attack, after Elgin Road had hear "cleared" by

them.

PROTEST TO MR. CHEN,

British Foreign Secretary's Statement.

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according to professions, but 'to- performar ces."

Yangtae Dangers. Commander Kenworthy (La- bour) asked whether, in view of the offensive at Nanking, was it now proposed to evacuate the re- mainder of the British nationals in other parts of the Yangtse: Valley,

The Commune (People's Extecu- tive established by agitators) „in Shanghai native city has been re-

Rugby, March 28.. cognised by the Central Executive of the Kuomintang at Hankow.

In the House of Commons to- Of more interest, perhaps, than day, the Foreign Secretary was Woosung off Chang Wah Tang, from Hankow down river either tish nationals

HM.S. "Cricket" is reported at M. Borodin's reported departure asked about the outrages on Bri- at Nanking, the H.M.S. "Argus keeping in touch for Shanghai or Kiukiang-is the looting of the British Consulate that that was a matter for con- The "Cricket was last reported on Jannouncement emanating from

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the ships which can be spared from other points.

Developments in China during the week-end have in nowise les- sened the anxiety of officials here, The mobilisation of additional All foreign women and children marine units is proceeding speedily." have now, been evacuated from

The 1,500 Marines who were .or- Wuhu and the men have been con-i [dered to China on Saturday are now

centrated in a British hulk (lighter) being mobilised at Philadelphia. xo-down in the river). Pantico and elsewhere.

They will probably sail next week from San Diego in the transport "Henderson," which is hastening to Ban Diego From Nicaragua.

This composite dorse, which will be known as the Sixth Regiment of Marines, will be commanded by Colonel Harold Snyder, who has a distinguished record.in the Philip- pines and France,

Sir Austen Chamberlain replied

its way to Nanking with a merchant Chinese sources in Canton that and firing upon the British flag. sideration, but he did not think it convoy.

He related the events at Na-desirable that he should issue in- king as already reported. in the British official wireless. He said structions from here. The mat-

ter should be decided nearer. Mr. Teichman, the British repre- Asked whether he was aware of sentative at Hankow, sew Ma

the uneasiness prevailing among Eugene Chen, the Nationalist For-British nationals at Hankow eign Minister, on March 25, and owing to the failure of the Can- again on March 26 and lodged tonese, to maintain order in the with him the strongest possible Concession, Sir Austen Chamber- protest against these unprecedent-.

Wuhu Boycott Threat. The situation at Wuhu is uncer-i tain.

Flood is becoming increas- ingly dimeult to get and a boycott- is threatened.

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A Spanish Bishop and priests who evacuate bave were advised to declined to do so.

The situation at Nanking is more normal and ships which during the Attached to the force will be an

last few days been subjected to rifte entire naval aviation squadron offre are now unmolested. twelve bombing planes and fighting planes-Reuter's American Sereign Affairs has been appointed ati

vice.

CRIMINAL ASSAULT:

Attachs on American Women.

Peking. March 28.

A Chinese Commissioner for For-

Nanking and is reported to be call- ing on board H.M.S. "Emerald."

Nanking Shop's "Reopen.

Shops in Nanking City have been

re-opened, but conditions in. M. Borodin, High Adviser to Hanikwon are still uncertain, and the Kuomintang. Aring is occasionally taking place.

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led outrages reported to be the work of soldiers of the Nationalist- armies.

Sir Austen Chamberlain added that according to information he had received he had not the least doubt that the timely communica- tion with the warships and their timely action alone saved the lives of citizens of British and American nationalities.

Deeds Not Words.

A member asked whether the Commander-in-Chief of the Can- tonese forces had specifically stated that in his opinion the loot-

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BRITISH CABINET.

Two Hours' Meeting on China Yesterday.

London, March 28.. Before going to Chequers ón Saturday, the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, wamed his colleagues that the situation in China would probably necessitate a. special Cabinet meeting to-day.

Messages since received by the Admiralty from the Yangtze were communicated to Mr. Baldwin' yesterday, and the Cabinet sat for two hours to-day-Reuter.

An official message from Nanking The British Consul-General and Genera: Tang Seng-chi has declaring and outrages were committed anys that examination of the de- certain British members of the ed his allegiance to General by Northern troops.

Sir Austen Chamberlain said he positions and statements of reliable Customs staff and business. Arms American witnesses proves that remain on board H.M.S. "Emerald Chiang Kai-shek

General Tang commands the had seen that statement, but in- Jamong the serious outrages commit- Firing on steamers below "Nu-

was to the position at Hankow had recently Chinese ted by the Nationalist soldiers king at Kiangyan, Tangchow and 8th Nationalist Army and is the formation derived from American lain said he was informed that the

strong man" in Hupeh and and British sources

again been strained. contrary. were at least two cases of attempt | Vine Pass continues. ed criminal-assault against Ameri- Chinese Pay Compensation". Hunan provinces.

Reports current a week ago

Another member asked whe-troops had been stopping and threatening British residents, and The negotiations at Kiukiang! following the commandeering of the that he had thrown in his lot with ther the guarantee of General had tried to prevent access to and British 8.8. "Kiang Wo" an the a clique of politicians hostile to Chiang Kai-shek was a guarantee from ships and men-of-war. ejection of Chinese soldiern by General Chiang Kai-shek appeared upon which the British Govern- H.M.S. "Wild Swan" have resulted to be borne out by the appearance ment could safely rely.

Sir Austen Chamberlain replied

ean women and several other caseR only a shade less serious.

Closing of Consulates.

Mr. Kellogg, the Secretary of State, has authorised the Legation to instruct the closing of the Con- sutates at Changshe and Chungking and the withdrawal of the gunboats

therefrom as soon as an adequate

opportunity has been given for the remaining Americans to withdraw.

Earlier Messages.

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Mr. Chen's Regrets.

had, Representations. had expressed his regrets, and councils, said to be the result of a that in the anarchical conditions made to Mr. Eugene Chen who The naval authorities, in conse-move by Mr. George Hsu Chien which prevailed in many parts of the Cantonese soldiers had now quence of the settlement, have re-(Minister of Justice) who is be- China it was impossible to say we

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We must guarantees.

watch aion. The British Consul-General and naval authorities were taking what happened and judge; not what steps were in their judgment necessary for the security of Bri- tish subjects.

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turned to the Chinese sloner for Foreign Affairs the arms and ammunition seized when the soldiers were türned off the ship "Keeping in Touch." The latest message from Admiral and have also released "political Messages received from" Canton Williams to the Navy Department agents whom they detained at the late last night were to the effect describes the situation at Shanghai | time.

Washington, March 27..

PRESERVING ORDER.

Chiang To Visit American Admiral.

Soldiers as "Visitors."

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Their under General Chiang Kai-shek.

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Was the Foreign Secretary as "very tense," and informs the The situation is quiet at Chun- that Borodin' and Hau Chien had mand" of the Southern forces aware, inquired Sir Clement Kin- loch Cooke (Conservative), that Department that additional Ameri- king, information as to the Nanking suddenly left Hankow.

Canton, March 28. the Hankow agreement had had can forces have been landed to as affair having been communicated to destination is supposed to be

Shanghai, with the object of General Chiang Kai-shek has no beneficial effects whatever but sist in the defence of the Settle- officials by the Consul.. ment against the threatened out- There is increasing Extremist keeping in the closest touch with cabled to General Li Chal-sum rather the contrary?

officials the mass movement agitation" (commander-in-chief) at Canton Sir Austen Chamberlain said breaks of mob violence.Reuter's activity in spite of the American Service..

directions for its suppression and in the native city and environs of and Commander Chien Ta-chun personally he would not at this the protection of foreigners. ** Shanghai. On the other hand, that they must take strict mea- stage pronounce final judgment on some say that Borodin and Hausures to preserve the peace In the agreement. Obviously when Chinese soldiers boarded a fare bound for Kiukiang (in Kiang Canton city and protect foreign the agreement was signed in good British steamer at Shasi. When ci province, and till a few days ers; if imperative, to combine faith by the British Government H.M.S. "Cockchafer went alongside ago the base of Chiang Kai-shek) Commander Chien's troops with and Mr. Eugene Chen It must be they disembarked, remarking that where they will attempt to extend the Police in patrole,

judged by results. their influence. However, it is de-

Shanghai's Future, Mr. Soong and Mr. Sun Fo.. The following wireless messages they were only "visitors"

Sir Austen Chamberlain was All foreign banks at Hankow re-finitely established the report Mr. T. V. Soong (Finance have been received by the local naval authorities:

main closed. The situation is un-concludes that these two leaders Minister) has cabled to Canton then questioned about the future The situation at Shanghai ia settled.

of the pro-Communism section of that he and Mr. Sun Fo (Minister of Shanghai. He declared that no quiet.

The Commissionar for Foreign the Kuomintang have left Han- of Communications) expect to negotiations regarding the Inter

kow. Admiral LI visited. Admiral Affairs has lett for Shanghai,

reach Shanghai on Wednesday to national Settlement were in pro- Williams, on the U.S.S flagship The river, at Hankow la" rising,

Protect Foreignerasi take charge of affairs in their re-gress at the present, nor was it "Pittsburg" yesterday and informed the lowest depth below Hankow be-

A Canton vernacular paper to spective spheres. Wah Tze Yat possible to negotiate fruitfully in him that Ceneral Chiang Kai-shek in 20.5 feet,

hand yesterday evening repro- Por wished to call to-day (Tuesday) and All is quiet at Ningpo. discuss arrangements for the pre servation of order in Shanghai and districts.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR

duced a despatch alleged to have [Considered opinion is that the been received by the Canton nawa broadcast in Canton must Arsenal from Hankow, to the have had the sanction of General effect that General Tang Seng-hi Li Chal-sunt a strong adherent of The closing rate of the dollar, has openly declared himself in the military party under Chiang ceremony and no return visit will on demand; to-day was 1/11 18/18 favour of a "united military com- Kai-shok]

An interview was granted for 10 a.m. It is to be attended with no

the present anarchical conditions. He observed that the future of the Settlement could only be de termined in consultation with the other Powers interested. More over we had dealt in the most (Continurá on Page 9.)

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