CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12] — Page 163

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The present commotions in Canton which are

ruining the trade and industries of Canton and Hongkong and bringingmalamity to workmen and merchants alike are

beyond all doubt due to the Canton Goverment's outright adoption of Mussian Bolshevist principles. The control of all the naval and military forces has passed entirely

into the hands of Kussians. It has been definitely decided

to put Communism in force and impose a levy on all building

construction and house property. A reign of terror in

being inaugurated throughout the Province to the unspeakable distress of its population. If assistance is not speedily

given, this poisonous tide of Bolshevism will steadily

grow matil it magulfs the whole of China beyond hope of

redeption. Be on the spot see with our own eyes the

appalling nature of the situation. But we fear that our

friends in distant parts of the world may not realise the

truth, and are therefore addressing you in order that all

may know the facts. We implose you not to be misled by

lying propaganda.

From the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Tung Wah Hospital

and the Twenty-four Merchants' Guild of Hongkong.