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HONG KONG, MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1927.

HANKOW'S NEW DANGER.

DOUBLE THREAT FROM DOWN RIVER

MYSTERY GENERAL'S TACTICS.

MR. EUGENE CHEN AS A MODERATE.

again

The

After a brief spell of comparative security, Hankow is facing the threat of attack-this time from two quarters. mystery General Hsia Taq-yin has arrived at a point below Hankow and is trying to move up river. Chiang Kai-shek's First Army is squeezing out the Reds further down.

Meanwhile Mr. Eugene Chen, interviewed by Reuter's corres-

THE HARBOUR.

Effect of Boycott on Shipping.

LATEST OFFICIAL RETURNS.

Although the boycott so far as Hong Kong was concerned com- menced in 1925, the full · effect was not felt until the following year, as is amply proven by the Harbour Office returns for 1926. Compared with 1925, there was a decrease in the number of ships entering the harbour to the ex- tent of 68,816, with a consequent decrease in tonnage of 4,648,220,

was in respect to foreign trade.

Revenue, however, did not de- crease to the extent that might be imagined, considering the

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SOVIET'S BLIND HATRED.

CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AND BLOOD,

OFFICIAL BRITISH REPLY.

FANTASTIC ALLEGATIONS DEMOLISHED.

The murder of the Soviet Charge d'Affaires in Poland by a Russian youth has been followed by a fresh outburst of Soviet hatred against Great Britain and a series of executions in Moscow which has been described in the Fress of Europe as a "blood bath" | and an incredible massacre,

The British official who was Charge d'Affaires in Moscow prior

pondent, states that the Hankow Government is now "purely bour. Eighty per cent, of this falling ult to the break with Russia has now issued a statement in which he

geois." Evidence in support of this claim is the fact that the local

authorities have been legislating against Communism in the hope

of restoring confidence and improving trade.

A LONG TRAIL.

Hsin Tao-yin Turns Up

Again,

Hankow is again reported to be threatened from a new direction. After withdrawing into the in- terior, where he was not heard of for a few weeks, General Hsia Tao-yin has bobbed up again, hav- ing traversed a long distance, literally past the gates of Wu- chang. He is now to the east of Hankow, lower down the Yang- tse River.

This report has yet to be con- firmed. To illustrate what it means it can be supposed that

France and Germany are at war. General Hsia Tso-yin (of Ger- many) first threatens Paris from a direct line. Ilaving suffered a reverse, he starts on a long trek back into Germany, makes a de- tour to enter the south of France and finally threatens Paris again from the English Channel!

tary authorities for money, they are endeavouring to leave Ichang and some have succeeded-Bri- tish Naval Wireless.

Was

Chenglin. Troops.

Chenglin, June 12. The number of troops of the 8th Army arrived here wrongly given as between three and four thousand.. It should be between 300 and 400.-British Naval Wireless.

HANKOW LOSSES.

Gen. Tang Seng-chi's Loyalty Uncertain,

50,401 MORE,

Hong Kong's Steadily Growing Population:

From the middle of February to the end of May Hong Kong's population increased by 50;401 persuna, that figure being the excess of arrivals over departures by all routes. This is conclusive evidence of the peace and secur- ity of the Colony which our enemies will find it impossible to explain away,

shipping position.

completely demolishes the Soviet charges that members of the British Mission were engaged in espionage and shows the flimsy

nature of the excuses for several of the executions..

A CONSUL'S LETTER.

Ridiculous Russian Story Scotched.

Rugby, June. 12; Sir Robert Hodgson, who, until the Mission was withdrawn, was British Charge d'Affaires Moscow, has issued a statement in

repudiating the allegations of illicit practices which are made against members of the Mission by the Soviet authorities.

These allegations, which are de- clared to be fantastic and entire-- In 1925- the ly without foundation, are con-

secret agent of the G. P. U., and had been in Siberia in Kolchak's time..

Temporary employment was given to him by a represent- ative of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company In Moscow. Shortly afterwards he was arrested,

his together with

other persons, on a charge of wife and a large number of having organised, under Sir Robert Hodgson's instructions, & counter-revolutionary movement in Siberia,

Sinister Secret,

assistance of M. Karakhan, and Sir Robert Hodgson sought. the

A

turned to his employment, and so mare's nest.. Peshkoff.re-

remained until May 1925, when he again was arrested.

The nature of the charge against him has never transpired till now, though it was generally suspected to be what M. Rykoff declares it to have been-espion- age for the benefit of Great Bri- tain. Accomplices whom M. Kykoff mentions were friends of Peshkoff, for whom he had found employment in the G. P. U. Office.

The "Hong Kong Evening/sum of $878,118 was collected, and tained in three pronouncements, the whole charge was found to be || Post" reports that Hankow has falling off of $57,280. The medi Rykoff in an official communique in 1926 the total was $820,888, a namely a speech made by M. already suffered 20,000 casualties cal examination of emigrants ac- in the offensive against the Feng-counted for the largest increase tien Army in Honan.

in revenue, this amounting, to However, attention is concen- trated on getting through the $47,983, whilst the money collect- corridor to Peking, and the 4th ed for Sunday cargo working in army and 8th army are preparing

1925 decreased by $39,225.--- to launch another advance up the most important item was the con- In regard to expenditure; the General Yang Sen Retires,

Peking-Hankow Railway. But an In co-operation with General opinion is expressed that the struction of a rescue itug, for Yang. Sen of Szechuan province, Hankow. Party has suffered a which N final instalment of General Hsia Tao-yin started a material check. as General Tang $54.750 was paid during 4926. drive down the Yangtse and

Other sections of the Harbour Seng-chi (their commander-in- renched the outskirts of Wu-chief) is suspected of being ready Master's report touch upon vari- chang, which is across the Yang- to declare against them at any

For ous interesting subjects. tse from Hankow on the opposite time and, in any case, Tang Seng instance:-

On December 21, 1926, there chi has lost the lead to Marshalj Feng Yu-hsiang (the "Christian were 463 steum-launches (incluð. general") who has already firmlying 180 licensed motor boats) em- north of the Yellow River, while established a hold on territory ployed in the harbour. Of these the Hankow main camps are still at Chengchow and Kaifeng, south at Taiych and Huang-shih-kuang of the Yellow River. which are about 100 miles down river from Hankow,

bank

Now Yang Sen is reported to be and away from Hankow. On the other hand, Hsia Tao-yin con- tinues to fight a lone battle for CALL EARLY. Chiang Kai-shek. He is said to be

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As his first objective against Hankow, Hsia Tao-yin proposes to attack Huangchow, a port of comparative importance, which is closer to Hankow,

KIUKIANG OFFICIALS.

Position of the Reds Now Precarious.

Kiukiang, June 12. The position of the "Red" off- cials here has been somewhat pre- carious since the 1st Army (loyal to Chiang Kai-shek) arrived in the neighbourhood of Poyang Lake and forced the remnants of

the 6th Army to withdraw.

The 1st Army is now approach ing Kiukiang and demands have been sent for the "Red" officials Ito clear within a week.

A

Propaganda Department.

Hankow, June 12. troops and creating greater con- For the purpose of paying the fidence in the Communist cause, the Hankow propaganda depart- ment has left here for the war zone, establishing their new head- quarters at Chengchow. A large sum of money in silver dollars. was taken with them.-British Naval Wireless.

PEKING POLICY,

A Big Change During The Week-End.

Peking's policy is believed to have changed substantially dur-

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M. Rykoff, President of the Council of the Peoples' Commissaries of Russia.

406 were licensed for the convey- from the Soviet Government, and ance of passengers, etc., 28 were in a report announcing the execu- the property of the Colonial Gov- tion In Moscow of twenty persons, ernment, including eight motor of whom four are stated to have boats and three belonged to the been in British employ.. Imperial Government, comprising

Risk of Death.

Was

It stands to reason that after the Dahl affair, Peshkoff was the last person in. Russia who likely to work as a spy for Great Britain, or to whom Sir Robert Hodgson was likely to apply for information..

In fact, though the acquaint- ance between the British Mission. and Peshkoff was maintained, it was deliberately confined to a minimum in order to diminish the risks of criminal significance being attributed to it.

The accusation quoted by M. Rykoff that Peshkoff and his friends were engaged in espionage work is utterly and entirely with- out foundationa

Shot For What?

Even more fantastic is the case of Fllin. He was a young officer in the Red Army whose wife was a friend from childhood of Mrs. Charnock. He had a post Imme diately under the Revolutionary two steam-launches and one motor

Military Council, and in that capa- host and 18 Naval (including four Sir Robert Hodgson deals first city was doubtless in a position to motor boats); In addition there with the letter addressed by the procure information on matters of ing the week-end. It has not were 30 motor boats privately British Consul in Leningrad, Mr. military importance. It was pre- been denied that a group of young owned for pleasure and private Preston, to a member of the Bri- cisely for this reason that Mr. General Chang Haueh-liang, son

tish Mission which had been Charnock avoided any dealings Fengtien generals (including purposes.

with him which might conceivably 216,527 emigrants left. Hong quoted in full by M. Rykoff. ・・・ ・ of Marshal Chang Tso-lin) is Kong for various places during The letter alluded to a request compromise him, na juttata. Mr. Lin, the Commissioner for reconciled to an alliance with the 1926 (140,534 in 1926). Of these received from the Department of

He met him in all some four or 19, Queen's Road C. Tel. C. 151 | Foreign Affairs who was obliged Nanking Party but some of the 181;666 were carried in British Overseas Trade in London asking five times during five and a half

to leave when the "Red" regime began, owing to his loyalty to die-hard warlords prefer "fight- ships and 34,871 in foreign ships. for information regarding the years, and then only in company. 128,661 returning emigrants were possibilities for selling fine chemi-On one occasion he discussed mili- Chiang Kai-shek, has arrived ing to the last ditch."

Shenzi Tuchun Mobilises, reported to have been brought to cala in Russia, and Mr. Preston in tary matters with him. It was HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY back. British Naval Wireless.

This change in attitude has Hong Kong from the several his letter stated that he anticipat- only now that the nature of the [Kiukiang is in the "no

to which they had ed that if he asked the Russians charge on which he was shot is man's land" dividing Nanking resulted in General Yen Hsi-shan places and Hankow territory, but Nan-(the "model tuchun") of Shansi, emigrated either from this Colony to assist in obtaining such in- revealed.

With the accusations launched king troops are pushing the hastening the mobilisation of his or from Coast ports, as against formation on this perfectly, inno- Communist garrisons back to- troops along a railway which 91,622 in 1925. Of these 76,147 cent matter, they were liable to be by Moscow in the communique it

runs from wards Hankow, about 200 miles capital) to Chengting, which is 52,514 in foreign ships.

Taiyuanfu (his arrived in British ships and treated as spies and, summarily is unnecessary to deal at length.-

executed.

British Wireless Service. further up the Yangtse.]

[Note: The message

is in- Hankow's Home Front.

only 175 miles south by west of During the year, 13 ships were Sir Robert Hodgson proceeds:

registered under the provisions of "The question arises were Mr. complete owing to a breakdown of In spite of the proximity of Peking itself. General Haia Tao-vin and, behind

Defence of Peking.

the Merchant, Shipping Acts, and Preston's apprehensions justifled the receiver.] him, the Nanking units-reported The armies of the "Christian 26 Certificates of Registry can-M. Rykoff shows by the examples in the wireless to be extending general" and of the Hankow celled. 217 documents, etc., were he quotes of justice at the hands their scope at the expense of the Party are about 400 miles away, dealt with in connection with the of the State Political Depart UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS CommunistsHankow seemingly while General Chiang Kai-shek's Act. the fees on which amounted ment, known as the G. P. U. that

has no anxiety for the "home vanguards are probably 400 miles to $1,634.00 as compared with they were. A pe

A Mare's Nest

all or London, June 12... direction. But because the

He mentions the case of Pesh. A detailed denial of the Soviet | "model tuchun" may attack their right flank should they come out

koff, a former officer of allegations of illicit practices by Kolchak's Army, and one Filin, members of the British mission, to engage their more distant enemies, the Fengtien leaders

shot for supplying information on was issued by Sir Robert Hodgson have decided on building their The local office of the Ameri- military matters to Mr. Charnock, former British Charge d'Affaires at defences at Paoting, which is just car Mail Line, announces that of the British Mission Moscow, and w

Interviewed by Reuter, Sir, Robart the 8.8. "President Jackson? will Peshkoff who, Incidentally, over 100 miles outside Peking. A line here would be safe, for the be despatched for Victoria & was never an officer in Kolchak's Hodgson declared that nothing was named. He termed the charges The rich Chinese and all mer-present, from flank attack and Seattle at 7 pm. to-morrow, June Army, but had civilian employ known of several of the persona chant and trading clases are being the shortening of communications, instead of at 7:30 am on ment at Omakan, Kolchak a time that others were engaged in es will be to Peking's advantage:: June 15 as previously advertised, had been officer in the Imperial pionage for, the mission as abso- taxed almost out of existence Still, it cannot be said yet that

Russian Navy A here their condition being not Peking has definitely chosen

Jutely unfounded, and the allega On the arrival of the British tone that the Vice-Consul wen In- one whit better under General Yang Sen than under the Com- battle to an alliance which entails 20-DAY'S DOLLAR Mission in Moscow, in 1921, he volved in plots to blow up the Krem

Wakput into contact with Sir in grotesquely absurd.Blu munists, he succeeded. Owing to much lost oft face.

The closing rate of the dollar, Robert Hodgson by a wordan of

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