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NANKING DEMANDS. POWERS ACTIVELY EXCHANGING VIEWS.

FURTHER OUTRAGES.

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL GUTTED.

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"The three Powers affected by the Nanking outrages are active. ly exchanging views.regarding the demands they propose to pre- sent, and a very early decision is expected

Further messages from Nanking report that the American Consulate General there has been gutted by Chinese soldiers in spite of the police guard placed on the building.

NANKING DEMANDS.

Powers Early Decision "Expected.

It is understood that as a re- the Hull of discussions among British, American and Japanese Ministers at Peking recommenda- tions have been made to their res spective Governments with regard. to.the action to be taken to exact a return from the Cantonese for the Nanking outrages.

are

now

Londer, Washington and Tokyo actively exchanging views and a very early decision is expected. It is impossible at pre- sent to forecust the decision, but there will certainly be no attempt to carry out any reprisal without first formulating defpite de- mands.

It is felt the Nanking outrages must be considered quite apart from the question of future policy towards China-Reuter...

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FURTHER DETAILS.

Anmerican Consulate Burnt Down.

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SHOTS FROM SHORE.

American Destroyer Returns: Fire.

Rugby, April 1, A United States destroyer yes. terday was fired on by rifles above Kiangyin, between Shanghai and Chinkiang.

The Americans replied with a gun and machine gun-British Wireless Service.

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EARLIER MESSAGES.

Powers and the Nanking Outrages:

London, April 1. Reports that the Cabinet' last night decided to issue an ultima- tum to the Cantonese in regard to the Nanking outrages is not borne out by information from

It al well-informed quarters. pointed out that no action is like- ly to be taken by British alone in view of the fact that all foreign ers were equally subjected to 'at- tack.

YANGTSE DANGERS.

Anti-Foreign Feeling At Wuhu,

LOOTING AT NANKING..

The following wireless mess- ages have been received by the naval authorities

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UNLAWFUL MEETINGS. Emergency Regulations

UNION CLOSED.

Early Morning Police

Raid.

SPECIAL LAW INVOKED.'-

Amended.

SEDITION PRECAUTIONS.

Under an order made by the Gov- Regulations in substitution of error in Council under regulations those published on March 7 under

The following are new regula. tions:

relating to the prevention of dia- arder (published in the "Govern- the Emergency Regulations Or.. Although the situation is on ment Gazette" on Jan. 28 as not dinance appear in the "Govern- the whole easier, anti-foreign lantion No. 39) the Ku Kong Kung feeling is still rife at Wuhu. AT'un Tsung Ul (General Labour ment Gazette." guarantee has been given by the Association of Hong Kong), which

alao describes itself as the Federa Chinese authorities for the pro-tion of Chinese Labour Unions of tection of foreigners and their Hong Kong, was proscribed on property, but when a large de Thursday. monstration was planned, the re To enforce this order a strong con- maining members of the contingent of police officers from the munity were withdrawn to H.M.S. Criminal Investigation Department "Caradoc."

raided the Union's premises. in. Des Also taking shelter on the Voeux Road West at one o'clock cruiser are a Spanish Bishop and this morning. twenty-one priests.

Feeling against foreigners at Wuhu appears to be on the in crease.

Later.

Shantung troops in large num- hers have crossed to the North Bank of the River.

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Nanking Firing.

It is reported from Nanking that a Sikh watchman, who is

CABINET MEETS.

Important Air Force Official Present.

London, April 1.

The Cabinet considered the Chinese situation at its fourth meeting this week Marshal Si Hugh Trenchard, Chief of the Air Force Imperial Defence Com- mittee was present-Reuter.

The question of compensation and apology must be considered Rugby, April 1. by each Government involved missing, has got into the hands The Diplomatic representatives. The presentation of an isolated of the Northerners who are using at Hankow yesterday communi- demand by one Power would per- him for propaganda purposes, al- cated to Mr. Eugene Chen,haps give the false impression of leging that as an Tian he was Nationalist Foreign Minister, the a lack of unity and consequently deserted when the evacuations officially compiled facts regarding no ultimatum is likely to be made took place. the Nanking outrages.

until all the nations concerned are agreed on a joint course. The Powers are now considering this

The first report from Mr. Wallis, the Vice-Consul investi- gating the situation, entirely con- firms the testimony of the pre- vious witnesses.

It is now confirmed that the American Consulate at Nanking was gutted this week by Chinese soldiers, in spite of the police guard placed on the building.

During the outrages on March 24 Southern Nationalist soldiers hauled down the United States. flag froth over the Consulate, tore it into pieces and eut the ropes.

Foreigners' houses in Nanking have undergone unrestrained looting. British Wireless Ser-

vice.

NATIONALIST STATEMENT.

Outrages Engineered By Northerners,

Hankow, April 2 The Nationalist news agency says that the Nationalist Govern- ment wil soon issue a statement regarding the incident "based on the findings of the rigid official en- quiry now being conducted at Nanking."

"The

matter. Reuter.

AMERICA'S ANXIETY,"

Additional Preparations Being Made.

Washington, April 1. A long conference was held at the White House and the State Department last night, presum- ably in connection with develop- ments in China. There was no indication that any decision was

reached.

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At hoon yesterday an election was held to appoint a committee of twenty-one delegates from the various unicna.

In the election, the Seamen's Union came an easy first with 88 votes. Among the unions nominat- jed to serve on the committee (which can be anid to be the equivalent of the highest authority in Hong Kong labour, circles) were the mas ket butchers, barbers, launch coxs- waine, employees of foreigners, tramwaymen, con) workers, coolies, stevedores, printers and hospital employees. The Union of Women, Workers (which includes amaha). tied for the last place,

In recent months, little has been heard of this General Union but efforts have been made lately to resuscitate it

JAPANESE R.A.

INCORPORATION OF THE

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DIRECTORS.

A PRIVATE MEASURE. :

The Japanese Residents Asso- Guns from an American des-ciation intends at an early date, to troyer had to be brought into apply to the Legislative Council of play above Meangyen (near Nan- Hong Kong for a Bill intituled "An king) when the navy bont was Ordinance to provide for the incor fired on. The fire from the poration of the Directors of the banks was replied to, at first by Japanese Residents Association of rifle fire, but this did not put a Hong Kong (Hong Kong, Nippinjin

Kwai). stop to it.

The objects and reasons state: Messenger Assaulted.

1. The object of this Bill is to An action typical of the arrog-incorporate the Directors of the ant attitude of the the National Japanese Residents' Association of ists at Nanking to foreigners is Hong Kong in order to enable them reported yesterday when a Chin- to hold immovable property in per- petual succession. The advantages of incorporation are obvious. The Bill follows the general form of in- corporation Ordinances,

CHIANG KAI-SHEK.

Reports in Shanghai Of Dismissal.

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2 The appointment of directors, and all matters of internal manage- ment, such as the majority required for any decision of the directors and the machinery for the alteration of the constitution, are left to be de- cided in accordance with the cod atitution of the association for the time being.

It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, by order published in the "Gazette," to prohibit the holding of any meeting whatsoever at any specified place or places on any specified date or dates, or to prohibit the holding of any meeting whatsoever except be- tween specified hours, either generally or at any specified place or places, Begulation 6 states:--

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(1) It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, by order published in the "Gazette;" prescribe any condition what- soever, which he may think fit in connection with any meet-

ing.

(2) No person who takes part in or is present at any such meeting shall contravene any such condition."

(3) No person shall take part in any meeting at or in connection with which any such condition has been or is being contravened.

(4) No person shall without lawful authority or excuse be present at any meeting, at or in connection with which any such condition has been or is being contravened. Regulation 7 has been altered

as follows:

(1) In any case in whiche may consider that the deva of the occasion so requires it shall be lawful for the Gov. ernor, without consulting the Executive: Council and without publication of the order in, the "Gazette," to make any order which might have been made by the Governor in, Council under Regulation 1, 2 or 6, or to prohibit the continuance of any meeting already begun.

(2) Any such order may be proved in any legal proceedings by the production of a certi- ficate under the hand of the Colonial Secretary, and judicial notice shall be taken of such signature on such certificate.

FIREWORKS

TERMS OF LICENCES

AMENDED.

President Coolidge conferred with Mr. Wilbur and Mr. Kellogg and with Mr. Johnston, the chief Up to the present, there is no of Near Eastern Affairs.

official confirmation of persistent In the meanwhile consular re-reports that General Chiang Kai-

3. The properties mentioned in ports have confirmed, Press ad-shek has been dismissed by the vices of the continued menace to Nationalist Government-Reuter. Section 5. are at present held by

trustees on behalf of the Associa. It is notified that His Excel- tion Owing to the movement of foreigners in various points of China and these are reflected in orders given to the Marine Corps ese messenger who was sent to these trustees to other ports the lency the Governor has seen fit to officiale to check the forces avail the premises of the International trustees are continually changing direct, under section 6 of the case Admiral Williams Export and Import Company and this is extremely inconvenient Gunpowder and Fireworks Or-

properties.

of 1901, that the following con- should call for more men to pro (where the foreigners were con- connection with the title to the dimance, 1901, Ordinance No. 14 tect the lives of Americans. centrated before evacuation) was

4. The Association is one which dition be substituted for condition As it was decided not to reduce assaulted and sent back with a has beer formed for the mutual 2 which is set forth on page 284 the Marine forces in Nicaragua it message that anyone who landed beneft of the Japanese residents in is understood that the Corps com- would be stopped. The building this Colony and for social and bene of the Regulations of Hong Kong, 1844-1925, under the heading anese community. The Association Accompanying the British con- was formed about ten years ago and to manufacture fireworks and fo are has now a present membership of store ingredients in connection

therewith."- sul and community who aboard the s.s. "Shantung." R.M.approximately 500.

5. The first two properties men- 2. No explozive ingredient or ships "Widgeon." "Mantis" and tioned in Section 5 are controlled

mixture, other than black "Tea" have left Changsha,by the Association and are for the

powder, "charcoal, sulphur, H.M.S. Woodcock" remains.

purpose of a primary school and a

saltpetre, aluminium and Later: Japanese crematorium, respectively.

potassium perchlorate shall The Consul and community

be used or kept on the have arrived at Hankow.

premiass

The agency declares: military authorities at Nanking report that the disorders on March 24 were caused by 'rem mander, is combing out every in question is reported to be com-volent purposes amongst the Ja Terms and conditions of licence nants of the defeated Northerners available detachment in the Unit-pletely looted. and White Russian mercenaries in ed States to find riflemen to fill up Marshal Chang Tsung-chang's the regiment at Guaniteo for use if needed. Reuter's American army, who instigated the attacks

Service, on foreign consulates in order to involve the Nationalist forces with the Powers."

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The agency goes on: "In re- sponsible Nationalist circles the evacuation of Americans from the Yangtse region and elsewhere in China is regarded as a measure dictated by panic, not by states- manship."Reuter.

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JAPAN MOVES.

Considerable Reinforcements

Arrive.

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STRONG COMMENT.

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Taken To Task...

London, April 1

Communist Delegates.

message from Hankow Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's atti-states that the Communist dele tude towards China is severely gates Tom Mann, Doriot and Earl criticised by the Daily Tele Browden arrived there on Wed- graph," which considers his hesday evening.

8. The third property is at pre- sont vacant land; but is the in- tention of the Association when they are in a position to do so, to help their members to carry out a bulld ng scheme on this property.

TROOPS FOR SHAMEEN.

Konsey

No single container in any fire- work shall contain more than 10 graine of any explosive mixture in which potassium perchlorate is an ingredient.

BOCONY "AND SOVIET OIL.

Moscow, April 1.

speech at Glasgow makes & dis-international proletariat recently Communist, delegates of the graceful business, it anything

arrived in Canton They Ox One compary of the 2nd Batt worse."

The "Telegraph" described as a pressed their sympathy with the King's Own Scottish Borderers Rugby, April 1. Yesterday considerable Japan-preposterous argument" and aims of the Chinese Nationalist with Lt. Col. J. Comyn, com- ese naval reinforcements, consist counsel of insanity the contention Reds. They stated they had come mandlag-officer), the lat Pack Bat-

Artillery and H.M.S. "Tarantula cruisers, sixteen destroyers, eight Settlement could be defended by and to establish contact with the are going up to Shameen from Heng aybdicate, the Standard Oll Com- ing of four battleships, three that the Shanghai International to Canton to study the situation tery of the H.E.S. (Indian) Royal submarines and four auxiliaries the British naval forces on the Chinese for the furtherance of reached the Yangtse mouth from China station, and declares the the world revolution movement, They exhorted the Chinese people Wireless Sex work of the navy Indispensable to continue in their struggle Japan-British

during this situation, and its duty against foreign domination.] vice.

Another Cruiser.

was not only gallantly performed Tokyo. April 2 at Nanking, but daily alnce the The cruiser Yakumo" hazangtaze valley became a theatre been ordered to Shanghai with a of hostilities landing party of 600 bluejackets. "But for holding the lines all

She is leaving Yokohama to Shanghai, all the warshi

Reuter

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