THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL
ANOTHER BRIGADE COMING.
RE-INFORCEMENTS FOR SHANGHAI
DEFENCE FORCE.
DEMANDS TO BE PRESENTED.
BLOCKADE OF SOUTH COAST AND YANGTSZE ·
POSSIBLE.
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DISTURBING REPORTS REACHING WASHINGTON.
Great Britain is to increase the Shanghai Defence Force by another Brigade of Infantry. It is pointed out that when demands for reparation for the. Nanking outrages are made it will be necessary to have an adequate force to support any threat of action. It is not anticipated that the demands will be refused but it is considered expedient to take precautionary measures
Disturbing reparts are reaching Washington that funds are being sent from Canton and Moscow to agents "in Tientsin and Peking with the object of promoting antiforeign disturbances s Nationalist drive on the capital. It is thought preparatory to that there will be considerable danger to Americans in North China
It is suggested that if the Cantonese do not agree to the demands made regarding" Nanking a blockade of the South Coast of China and of the Yangtze is more likely than any actual warlike act
CHINESE REPORTS.
UNIONS AND CHIANG KAI|
SHEK.
POSTAL STRIKE IN FUKIEN.
(CHINESE PRESS SERVICE]
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FRENCH SHANGHAI CONCESSION INADEQUATELY DEFENDED.
LONDON COMMENT.
[THEOTOHUTLA'S AGENCY.]
4th. 1927.
[EARLIER TELEGRAMS.} [NAVAL WIRELESS' REPORTB.] BLAME FOR NANKING.
What The Nationalists Say.
HANKING, April 1st. The Nationalist News Agency says that the Nationalist Govern ment will soon issue a statement regarding the Nanking incident "based on the findings of the rigid official enquiry now being conduct
at Nanking.
It declares that the military officials at Nanking report that the
Loxpo April 2nd We hope our friends in Fraheed will not accuse us of any unfriend- their notice the extraordinary perts regarding the state of their defences in Shanghai, says the Morning Post, in pointing out that the French Concession is evidently poorly defended both as regards men and fortifications
by the remnants of the defeated Northerners and by the White Rus- sisa mercenaries in Marshal Chang Tung Chang's army who instigated the attacks on foreign Consulates in order to involve the Nationalist forces with the Powers."
The
report goes on to say that in responsible Nationalist circles the evacuation by the Americans from the Yangtsze region and else where in China is regarded as a measure dictated by panic and not by statesmanship."
SHANGRI April 3rd By order of General Fei Ching Ha, General Liu Chi has disarmed ly intention if we bring again disorders of March 24th were caused about one division of irregular troops and has also arrested suu of them at Chapei.
Alarabat Sun Chuen Fang has tele
Marshal graphically reported to Chang Tso Lin that the advance of the Southerners to the North of
There is a slackening in ar Anhui is imminent and has request
rangements which nowise cor- eu Marshal Chang to send ammuntrends with the vigilance requir
Mar- tien for the coming battle.
ed in such a dangerous situation," ahal Sun himself is now at ilaichow, states the Morning Past which in the North of Kingsu..
opines that the French can hardly All labour unions in Chekiang and be immune from ultimate or im- Kiangsu are apparently inspired by mediate danger. Their interest or Reu influence to agitate against honour and also the safety, of their General Chiang Kai Shek and arni- local antional all depend On ed clashes between labour pickets co-operation in the work of defence.
SHANGHAI, April 2nd. and General Chiang's troops are
A wireless message from Nanking continually reported. On March 1st! French Policy Again Announced.
dated Friday says that most of the PARIS, April 2nd.. the private residence of Lai; Chi,
foreign buildings are now being French policy in China was one General Chiang Kai Shek's general
usul sa barracks for Nationalist watchfulness, declared XI. commanding the end division, was of
troops. Hitherto no soldiers have the been punished, though some civilian raided by a number of labour pic Briand. In a statement to kets belonging to the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Committee of the looters have been executed. The General Labour Union, and General Chamber he remarked that France's Lui's wife and a household servaat position in China was excellen: city is now more or less quist, but because Franco had takea no side there is great administrative con were arrested by them but were released the next day. The Kuo- in the struggle between the North-
erners and the Southerners" intang military headquarters at Hangehow have ordered the disarm-
THE NEW BRIGADE. | BLOCKADE POSSIBLE ing of all pickets.
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BATTALIONS SELECTED.
REASON FOR THE REINFORCE-
MENT...
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IF DEMANDS NOT COMPLIED WITH.
FOREIGN EXODUS IN FULL SWING.
(THROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY."}
PaxING, April, 3rd. The Foreign Authorities continue reticent regarding the result of the
week's discussions in connection with Nanking, but it is believed that if the Cantonese do not agree to the demands when presented a hlockade of the South Coast and the Yangisze is more likey then an actual warlike act.
On April 2nd the Chinese staffa of all post offices in Fukien went on strike.
THE NORTHWARD THRUST. SOUTHERN SUCCESS.
PRESENT MILITARY
→ POSITION.
(THROUGH RECTER'S "AGENCY. ]
SHANGHAI, April 3rd. The occupation of Pengpu, the main Shantang concentration camp on the Tientsin-Pukow railway, is officially confirmed.
(THROUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 3rd. The Government has decided to reinforce the Shanghai Defence Force by a Brigade of Infantry and "ancillary unica. The infantry bat talions selected are a Guards Batta lion, "the First Battalion, Queen's Royal Regimoat, First Battalion Northamptons, Second Battalion Welsh Regiment. The units will ba brought up to strength by incor- he noted the action of the Diploma Nanking up the chain of lakes lead- poration, where necessary, of men tie Corps who are meeting to dis-ing to, Luchowfu and from Chin- king along the Grand Canal to Army cuss the policing and protection off from Section A of the
the Legation Quarter and the newards Kacyuchow hoth of which Reserve.
visability of allowing Chinese police objectives are believed to have been LATER. to enter and search for suspected reached. The Second Battalion Scots agitators. Guards are proceeding to China.
LONDON, April 3rd.
The Government's decision to reinforce the Shanghai Defence Force was not unexpected. It is learned that the Government's mili. it was tary advisers pointed out
demand for re- for the Nanking outrages was made that there should be a
essential when
Among other indications of Oficial concern regarding the possibility of disturbances in North China may
Americans in the country Bur- rounding Feking and Tientsin have been ordered coastward and many British and Americans are arriving from Shansi. The American Lega tion is crowded daily with Ameri cans obtaining passports in order to join the general exodus which is now in full swing.
In addition to advancing up the railway from Nanking the Southern ers are thrusting northward from two other points, namely, from
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Foreign Buildings Used As. Barracks.
fusion.
ARMS EXPORTED TO CHINA.
A SWEDISH SEMI-OFFICIAL
DENIAL
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
STOCKHOLM, April 3rd. Allegations that afhis are being exported to China from Sweden has elicited a semi-official statement to the effect that the Government have not granted licenses for such experts since early
1024.
* DUNLOPS."
A 20 PER CENT. DIVIDEND.
[CHINESE PRESS BREVICE.]
LONDON, April 3rd. The outstanding features of the Dunlop Rubber Company, Ltd., re- port for 1920, which declared a 20 per cent, dividend on the ordinary shares, are that the net profit ex- ceeded £9,950,000, and that there had been a record demand for the Company's products since the turn of the year. It is stated that the Bibile Estate in Ceylon has beca sold in order to concentrate upon the Company's estates in Malaga, where a small further property was being acquired. Reference is rande to the Anode process of patents, which is considered as of great potential value.,
ALLEGED COMMUNIST
PROPAGANDA.
His Majesty's Emerald is still IN INDO-CHINA AND CHINA.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
He added that the French per-being fired on from the shore by tion of the Concessions had been snipers, necessitating special bullet- put into an ethicient state of de proof shielda.. fence and every precaution was being taken for achieving unity of action in caso of necessity among European forces in the Shanghai Concessions.
Powers Discussing Nanking.
LONDON, April 1st. It is understood that as a result, of discussions between the British, American and Japanese Ministers in Peking recommendations have beer made to their respective Gov eraments with regard to the action to be taken to exact return from the Cantonese for the Nanking outrages.
London, Washington and Tokyo are now actively exchanging views ed. It is impossible at present to and a very early decision is expect forecast what the decision will be, but there will most certainly be no attempt to carry out any reprisals without first formulating definite.
demands.
The Grand Canal expedition is-*•. being reinforced by detachments from Ningpo.
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the
RE-INFORCEMENTS.
"DETAILS OF THE NEW BRIGADE.
OFFICERS COMMANDING.
When the now Brigade arrives the ' Shanghai Defence Force will be brought up to the strength of a little more than four Brigades.
The Force at present comprises the Jhansi (20th Infantry) Brigade and the 13th and 14th Infantry Brigade in addition to the bastalion of the Suffolks.
The regiments ́are i- Jhansi Brigade: Two Punjabi regiments, the Durhams and the Gloucesters." 13th Brigade: Middlesex, Greor.
"Howards, 1st Border Regt.
and Cameronians,
14th Brigade 2nd Coldstreams, Devons, Beds and Herts and 2nd Border Regiment,. Of these battalions only the Mid- dlesex and the Cameroniana now remain in Hong Kong.
THE EXPECTED ARRIVALS. According to the cables the fur- ther battalions detailed for China include the 2nd Scots Guards, the 1st Queen's Royal Regiment, the 1st Northampton and the 2nd Welsh Regiment.
The Commanding Officer of the and Scots Guards is Sir Victor F. Mackenzie, Bart,, D.S.O., M.V.O. Other senior officers are Majors R.. Stewart Menzies, C. J. Balfour, W. H. Wynne Finch, M.C.; Captains To the Council of Ministers, M.G. L Tyringham, C. C. Nairnly- Brand communicated reports re: LuxiDoore, H. I. Graham, M.C., A.
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PARIS. April ard.
of
Anti-British Activity at Nanking..
NANKING, March 31st. Thero is an increase in theceived with regard to the visit of H, Williams, C. A. A. Robertson, the Communist Deputy, M. Doriet, and there are 16 Lieutenants. arrogance and truculence on
to Indo-China. part of the Nationalists towards
Lieut. B. Mayfield is adjutant. foreigners.
M. Barthou, the Minister
The 1st Queen's Royal Regiment Justice, transmitted this, informa- (West Surrey's) is commanded by tion to his Department, which the L-Colonel R. G. Clarke, C.M.G., Government had notified a fortnight D.S.O. Other senior officers are ago of anti-French propaganda Majors S. T. Watson, D.SO., H. alleged as being carried out by N. 4. Hunter, D.S.O., W. F. Q. Doriet in Indo-China and China.
'SOČONY'S " CONTRACT AT
A Chinese messenger, who was sent to the International Export Company's building, was beaten and sent back with the message that anybody working for the British who attempted to land would be
stopped.
The International Export Com- pany's building is now completely loated.
at
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] An Official Report.
LONDON, April 1st, Diplomatic representatives Hankow yesterday communicated to Mr. Eugene Chen the officially compiled facts regarding the Nan- king outrages.
The Erst report from. Mr. Wallis, Vice-Consui. who is investigating the Nanking situation entirely con- frins the testimony of previous wit
Jesses.
BATUM.
CONSTRUCTING LARGE REFINING WORKS.
(THROUGH RETTEN'S AGENĊT.]
Moscow, April 3rd.
Favièll, D.S.O., F. W. H. Denton and G. J. Giffard, D.S.O.; Captains 1. W. H. Pain, G. R. Prendergast, H. C. E. Hall, D.S.O. (battalion major), L L. Welman, C., G. L.. Harrison, D.S.O., G. A. Pilleau, M.C (adjutant), B. G. Haggard, E. S. Bingham, M.C., W. G. R. Beeton, and H. G. Veasey. There are fifteen lieutenants.
The 1st Northampton Regiment is commanded by Lt. Colonel R. M. Raynsford, D.8.0., and other senior officers are Majors E. L. Hughes, D.S.O., C.B.E., C. E. Roberts, M.C., G. St. G. Robinser, D.S.O... M.C. F. W. L Bissett, D.S.O.. MC, Captains E. G. Warren, C. D.S.O.. M.C.,
By contract with a Soviet Oil Syndicate, the Standard Oil Com pany are constructing, at Batum. works capable of refining over It is felt that the Nanking out-
150,000 tons of crude oil annually. The works will become the property Tages raust be considered quite apart from, the question of the
of the Soviet Syndicate and im mediately begin to operate, but the future policy towards China.
how confirmed that the Standard Oil Co. will be entitled H. Bason, C. Lister, is THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
American Consulate at Nanking to use the works on a three years' Japan's 'Policy.
was gutted this week by Chinese leave with the right to renew the Toxyó, April 2nd. Though the conservative elements soldiers, despite a police guard lease for a further three years. are becoming more opposed to the placed on the building. During the [CHINESE PRESS SERVICE]
Government's pacific attitude to outrages on March 24th the South- Nationalist soldiers hauled SHANGHAI, April 3rd
ward China the more influential of era
down the United States' ing from General Chang Tsung Chang has the Tokyo vernacular papers con-
Foreigners' tinue to urge calmnces, emphasising over the Consulate, tore it in piccea ordered the concentration of all Shantung troops at Hauchow la pre- that the despatch of troops would and cut the ropes. paration for a severe and decisive rouse anti-Japanese" feeling in houses in Nanking have under- battle with the Southerners. He China, resulting in incalculable gone unrestrained looting. has warned all foreign residente at damage to Japan's commercial in- for other and safer placea
strong adequate force on the spot GROWING ANXIETY. Hsuchow to evacuate immediately terests. to lack ap threats of possible
action,
It was urged that the troops in Shanghai cannot be withdrawn for duty elsewhere and that they are. not too numerous for their present policing task.
While America and Japan have already decided to" despatth rein forcements of Marines and blue. jackets. the sending af mare British troops does not mean that the Powers anticipate a refusal of their demand for redress, but it is to regarded as a timely measure of precaution against possible emer gencies.
AMERICANS
DANGER.
IN
WASHINGTON RUMOURS.
FUNDS FROM MOSCOW AND CANTON.
{THROUGH AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, April 3rd. Although the mobilization of addi- tical Alurines for the possible dis- patch to Chine is represented here precautionary, it is as purely
THE LEGACY OF CHAOS.
WEALTHY CHINESE READY
TO RUN.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]"
SHANGRAL, April 3rd." Despatches from Peking phasise the growing uneasiness of Chinese and foreigners alike in North China owing to the danger of the Northerners crumpling F before the triumphant Nationalist advance, leaving a legacy of chaus behind them.
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Current rumour that a section of Chang Tao Lin's forces have form-
U.S.- Destroyer Returns Fire.
LONDON, April 1st. Both the "Jiji" and the "Nichi
A United States destroyer yes Nichiexpress this view in the terday was fired on by rifles above
though terms, strongest
the Kiangyin, between Shanghai and Chugui Kokumin is now urging. Chinkiang. The Americans replied
with guns and machine guns. military action lest there be a re- petition of the Nanking affair.
Nationalist Amy Progressing Northwards.
[NAVAL WIRELESS REPORT.] YANGTSZE PORTS.
CHUNORING, March 31st. The British gunboats Widgeon, Mantis "and Teal, with the British Consul and community on board Fling (left down river his the river steamers Shantung and
soldiers who had previously been captured) and local rubans to at tack and loot foreigners in the city. The British, American and Japanese Consulates were attacked and a few foreign lives were unfortunately lost
"SHANGHAI, April 2nd. and some foreign property was loot-
With Shanghai and Nanking ed before order could be fully re- stored by the Nationalist forces safety in Southern hinds the Na under General Ching Chien who tionalist dag is now being carried entered Nacking as 5.20 p.m. or steadily Northward towards the
Yellow River. March 24th. The latter ordered the
The Southern vanguard has almorning. execution of a number of those who
only reached Fengyang, ready
main had attacked and looted foreigners, twenty-five miles from the Four to six foreigners are reported Shantung cuncentration camp at killed and about six wounded during Pangpu, the Tientsin-Pukow the disturbances.
On the other hand an estimate line, while Nationalist guerillas are
believed to have
Foreigners on Cruiser at Wubu. WUHU, April 1st. There were demonstrations to-day during which foreign residents were withdrawn to H.M.S. Caradoc, on Spanish Bishop and 21 prjesta.
On Thursday the situation was Foreign military experts do not of the Anglo-American naval bom except that the Southern advance easier, the protection" of foreign lives and property being guaran-
ed a secret alliance with the South (which is under verification) pieces Pengnu itself penetrated beyond which boat there is already a
tions.
the Chinese casualties as the result
bardment at the rate of over 100
casualty, Whilst
b
As teed by the Chinese authorities.
CEYLON'S. RUBBER INDUSTRY.
(THROUGH REUTEE'S ADENCY.]
COLOMBO, April 3rd.
It is officially announced that the outstanding, rubber export coupons issued for Ceylon up till March 31st, represented a total of 10,415 tous,
SOVIET CONTRACT. GRANTED JAPANESE TIMBER
SYNDICATE.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, April 3rd.
A contract has been signed grant- ing a Japanese Far Eastern Timber Syndicate a concession to cut wood 1933, of over 1,100,000 hectares, on the shore of the Tartar Strait. and export timber until July 1st
AMERICAN MOTOR
W. C. Retcliff, D.S.O., J. D. Wyatt, M.C., LH. M. Mackenzie, W. L W. Dryland, G. R. C. D. Lindley, J. W. Hinchcliffe (adjutant), B. A. E M. Hall and A. T. Thompson. There are 15 lieutenants.
The 2nd Welsh Regiment is, com- manded by Lt. Col. T. G. Mathias, D.S.O...other senior officers ATE Majors G. B. Broughton, O.B.E., S. G. de C. Wheeler, O.B.E., P. W. L. Powell, C.B.E., D.S.O., R. H. Montgomery, M.C., F. H. Linton, D.S.O.. Captains T. B. S. Marshall, Hoa. W. Fitz R. Somerset, G. S. Brewis, D.S.O., B. M. Dunn (ad-
jutant), B. U. S. Cripps. M.C., S. E. V. Quin and A. Duncan, M.C. There are 18 lieutenants.
LOCAL WEDDING.
. CLARK-THOMPSON. The wedding took place on Satur day at St. John's Cathedral, be- tween Miss Evelyn Winifred Thomp- SPIRIT.son, ai 22. Broadwood Road, Happy
Valley, daughter of Captain and REDUCTION IN PRICE.
Mrs. W. J. Thouipson, of Falmouth.. Cornwall and Mr. Walter Charles [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Clark, acting assistant manager, The LONDON, April ærð.
Hong Kong Telephone Co. Owing to the decline on the bride, who was given away by Mr. American actor spirit markets, the T. R. Parsons wore a dress of grey distributors of leading brands of georgette her bouquet being of reduction pink rose buds. The bridesmaids, motor spirit announce in prices of a penny per gallon Miss Alyce Brennan and Miss Violet price in London is. 2d. to is. 3d.gette and silver lace, and carried from April 4th, making the retail May, wore dresses of old roso gear per gallon from the pump.
bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. T. R.
the Parsons;
matron-of-honour, wore a dress of mauve georgette
U.S. COAL INDUSTRY.
BY POSSIBLE STRIKE.
REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVIC.). WASHINGTON, April 2nd.
The Rev. of the same colour. Copley Moyle officiated and Mr. A. Brailsford was best man. After the reception at the Hong Kong Hotel
and are planning to turn over when the psychological moment arrives has added to the general anxiety.
Bide this of Hauchow-fu Many wealthy Chinese are stated killed and wounded, for every single will meet with serious opposition to be preparing to ran for cover foreign
the the junction of the Tientsin-Puow presumably the Laternational Settle. Nationalist Government have to ment at Shanghai or Japan-while detence the attack on the British and Lunghai Railways, is a point GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK.
such tremendous strategic im
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) of the Foreign Gand other Consulates at Nanking Commanders
that Chang Tso Lin is portance
- SHANGHAI, April 1st. and express deep regret for the bound at all costs to defend it or
So far, there has been no official rizona. at Peking and Tientsin aro conferring on the subject of concert foreign lives lost and the wounding forfeit his dominant position in confirmation of the persistent re ed measures for the protection of of the British Consal-General and North China. fact that nearly foreign residents in these areas and other foreigners they have strongly hall the Northern farote are dig ports that Marshal Chiang Kai GOVERNMENT NOT ALARMED and carried a bouquet of sweet pear
to protest against the bombardment ging in at Hatchow-fu suggests Bbek has been dismissed by the
Nationalist Government. struggle is ever for the maintenance of communica
of Nanking with its large civilian that if the present
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] population by Anglo-American gun-gong to reach a point of real trin of military strength, the first deci
More U.S. Marines." sive battle in the campaign will
WASHINGTON, April 2nd probably be fought in this area.
The Navy Department has an- THE REPLY.
Conecision's "Absolute nounced that an additional 1,600
Inviolability." WASHINGTON, April 3rd.
Marines will proceed from various Atlantic and Mexican Gulf stations PARIB, April 3rd. Replying to Mr. Eugene Chen's
Admiral Desire, interviewed by for San Diego ready for possible statement that the anti-foreign at- tacks at Nanking were the work of the Petit Parisien's Shanghai cor- service in China. On arrival át reactionaries, etc., the American respondent, says that he has ar San Diego, they will be formed into Consal, Mr. Davis, emphatically re-pur Burient forces to en- two battalions of infantry and one iterated to the State Department are the absolute inviolability of artillery unit, two companies of that Nationalist soldiers deliberate the French Concession, he he had ly and with intent to kill fred ceived all the reinforcementà on British, Japanese and American asked for. Consul's knowing them to be such. He aayar
(REUTEL'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
strongly rumoured that new dis- NANKING ENQUIRY. boats. turbing reports have reached Wash- ington with regard to the possible extension of danger to Americans in North China and to the alleged sending of funds from Canton and Moscow to agents in Tientsin and Peking with the object of promoting
EUGENE CHEN'S STATE-
MENT...
A REGRET AND A PROTEST,
disorders with a view to preparing AMERICAN CONSUL'S REPLY. for a Nationalist drive to Peking
Well informed circles emphasise (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] the view that next year's Presi
SHANGHAI, April 3rd. is placing. Mr. dential election
In a wireless message from Han Coolidge on the horns. of a dilemma with regard to China. He is finding kow Mr. Eugene Chen stated on The Commission of difficulty in following a policy which, March 31st:
All three Consulaten were de. liberately looted and although this was known to Nationalist officers no were taken to
Signallers
and *
of
company It is noteworthy that a separate 1,500 Marines are due to sail for China sext week.
AMERICANS AT KONGMOON.
"Mr. Kellogg yesterday took cog {CHINESE PRESS SERVICE.1
nisance of criticisms by Americans while ensuring adequate protection Enquiry investigating the late
CANTON, April 3rd,
in Shanghai of the Administra for Americans in China and main- l'events at Nanking have sent in a
Americans employed in the Custion's policy in the Chinese crisis. taining American prestige, will not preliminary report establishing the effective measures
Mr. Kellogg, in a statement, says be too "spirited" and perhaps outstanding fact that the disorders afford protection up to the time of totas service in Kongmoon are re-
that the United States Government place a powerful weapon in the there were the work of reactionary the Naval barrage to rescue the ported to have left that town for
is taking the necessary steps to hands of his political opponents. and counter-revolutionary elements
protect the lives and property of practice who, during the confused conditions party sheltering in the Standard Oil Hong Kong. while
Americana in Naval and Marine Therefore
forces which are being supplied to America may set with other coun following the defeat of the North- tries with regard to China, Washern rebels and their White Russian mercenaries, instigated the rebel
the extent considered necessity by Admiral Williams. There has ington will make it clear that it eunants (many of whom ware reserves the right to take an uniforms taken from Nationalists
been no order issued for the evacua dependent course' if may deem
(Continued on next Column). advisable.
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in
houses."
GENERAL LI TSAI HSIN. Mr. Davis adds that from all the
.* [CHINESE PRESS AKRVICE.] evidence it has been proved that the outragen were planned and
CANTON, April 3rd. General Li Tsai Hain is proceed. could not possibly be due to the accidental getting out of hand of a ing to Shanghai to confer with his
chief, General Chiang Kai Shek
Iew troops.
tion of Shanghai.'
The United States Government is Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for Fanling not alarmed at the coal dispute. It where the honeymoon is being is estimated that over eighty million spent. tons of coal are lying above the sur- face, and po famine on the bitumin- ous coal market is possible for at least a year,"
THE CASE AGAINST COLIN MAYERS.
RECENT APPOINTMENTS.
BY HE. THE GOVERNOR
The following appointments made by H.E. the Governor are notified in the Government Gazette:-
Mr. Sung Sheung Wai to be a Public Vaccinator.
[TEROOGH BETTRE'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 2äd. When the investigation of the
Mr. Francis Arthur Wells, to be a charge against Colin Mayers was resumed at Bow Street the Magis member at the Advisory Committee trate conscated to hear the case of the Hong Kong Volunteer De- fence Corps, vice Mr. Douglas in camera.
LATER Abbey, resigned.
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The Magistrate's decision
Private George Duncan, M.B.E., reached after evidence from Rear to be Second Lieutenant in the Admiral Botham, Director of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Naval Intelligence Division of the Corps. Admiralty of the Naval Staff, who expressed the opinion that publica ion of the evidence would be pre- judicial to national safety
The Court was then cleared of the
Public including the Press,
Me. Henry Thomas Jackman to be gember of the Council of the University of Hong Kong.
MrJ. R. G. Wyatt as Asistant Examiner for Masters and Mates'
Examinations.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.