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with his declared wish to devote his energies to
making Kyangtung a model province. Only on one point
has he shown signs of disagreement with General Li
Chai-sum and that is over the question of the Northern
Expedition. General Li has a considerable force of men
stationed in the neighbourhood of Shiu-kwan with the
ostensible purpose of cooperating with the Manking
forces in an attack on Tong Sang-chi but more probably
with the intention of remaining there to protect Canton
from attack. Wong's criticism of this policy has led
some to believe that he intends, given sufficient
support, to instigate an attack on General Li on the
pretext of acting in the interests of Tong Sang-chi.
ô. Leanwhile, the turbulent elements are still
active. It is reported that on November 7th a meeting
was held in the Tai Ping Theatre to celebrate the anni-
versary of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics. The
meeting, it is alleged began with the shouting of slogans "Down with Li Chai-sum, Wong Tsing-wai and Cheung Fat-fui" but was broken up by the police before any speeches had
been made. The Soviet Consul-General and Vice-Consul who
were present are said to have been detained by the police until their identity could be established.
Enclos.Hos.2 & 3.
7.
I attach two extracts from the vernacular
papers which throw some light on the state of affairs
in the interior of the province.
Enclo. No.4, 8.
The Chinese characters for the names in this
despatch are given on a separate sheet.
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
W.D. Southot.
Officer Administering the Government.
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