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CHEKIANG,
Shanghal, Feb. 3. The military situation in Che-
the Tsientang river.
This is hot admitted by Sun is believed to be true. It does not Chuan-fang's headquarters but I of course constitute a reverse.
The situation. in China, which was considered at a meeting by! The above ship having arrived the Cabinet yesterday, will, it is king is somewhat obscure. Tharu. from Norway via ports on 2nd understood, be further reviewed have been persistent reports dur- at a meeting to-day. No developing the past few days that Sun inst. Consignees of cargo Aro
ments have occurred to mediry Chuan-fang's forces sustained a hereby notified that all goods are the broad and liberal polley which defeat south of. Hangchow, but being stored at their risk into ths the Government have laid down, these reports are not believed to
bo authoritative non-hazardous, hazardous and/or and although disappointment is
in foreign extra hazardous godowns of the expressed that the signature of quarters here, and are stoutly longkang and Kowloon Wharf. the agreement for a temporary denied by Sun Chuan-fang's head-
quarters. and Godown Co., Ltd, whence settlement of the status of the and/or from the wharves delivery Concessions at Hankow and fact that a couple of days ago Sun They probably are based on the Goods not kiang is still unsigned, this inc Chuan-fang's forces retreated from may be obtained. cleared by the 9th February 4 nm. dent has not, deflected the Britian Lanchi and are now probably no will be subject to rent. All Government from Its main pur- further forward than Yenchow, ou
The British offer, which announced with precision in n statement published last night still holds good I and when competent Chinese authority is found to take advantage of it on, Chuang-fang's lines is not clear The ranson for drawing in Sun behalf of the Chinese nation as a but foreign military experts here whole.
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Several toports are current to quent refusal to sign the draft the effect that the Southerners in- agreement regarding the Contend making a drive at Shanghai cessions the announcement that so that the city may be.occupied the proposal had at that time al- before the British troops arrive.- ready been presented to him has Reuter. caused surprise in the press. Big Battle at Changshutam. The Times says, "All that could
Shanghal, Feb. 2. possibly be regarded as fair,
The Southern forces resumed the oquitable and practicable in the offensive against Laukai from Ku- interests of China, as well as of chow, and were met by Sun's Great Britain, has been offered troops In three places, the centre in the proposals. Mr. Chen hav- of the fighting being at Changshu- ing been informed of those pro- tam.
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posals on January 27th, agreed Heavy causualities are reported inst weekend to discuss with Mr. to have been suffered by both. O'Malloy the position of the Han sides. The Southerners made how and Kiukiang Concessions, their retreat to Lungyau and Ku-. He was perfectly aware that milichow on the 29th ult., and Gen- tary precautions for the defence eral Mang Chao-yuch is preparing of lives and properly at Shang-to pursue the retreating forces, hai had been taken. Negotiations General Chow Yam-yan, former- proceeded actively over the week-ly of Fuklen, called a meeting at end, and an agreement was draft- Shanking of his subordinates, and ed and was ready for signature on it was decided that his army should Janamry 20th. Finally, after re- turn back, to suppress the rem peated postponements: Mr. Chennant, of the Chekiang forces, and declared that he could not clgn oppose the invasion of Cheklang because British troops were being territory by the Cantonese forces sent to Shanghai a fact that ne under Ho Ying-vam. anid he had known all the time, he
General Li Chen-sang, who sur- rendered to the Nationalist forces. was drafting the agreement."
The alarm expressed by Mr. on the capitulation of Fukien, has Chen at the despatch of troops with his troops, and General Yan also left Foochow for Chekiang. has been answered in the number Chu-king is in charge of the ad of Ministerial. pronouncements ministration of Focchow-Wak during the
past three weeks. Kin Yat. Po. Troops art being sent with the sole purpose to defend the lives and property of British nationals, should they be threatened. British Wirelcas.
JUNK PIRATED.
MASTER AND CARGO OWNERS KIDNAPPED.
London, Feb. 3. While no official information is yet obtainable with regard to the Cabinet discussions on China yes- terday, the newspapers agree in the belief that British policy is un- The piracy of a trading junk changed
was reported to the Harbour Office There is no confirmation of the yesterday morning by the steers. New York report that the Shang-man, on his return to Hongkong hal Defence Force may be diverted from Lin Tin to whore the junk to Hongkong and Weihaiwai.
had been taken after it had been The Press le almost solidly be-pirated and the owners' of the hind the 'Government.
cargo and master had been kid- The Times in an editorial saya napped by the men. the Government's policy is excel The junk, of 972 picula capa- lent. There is no cccasion for city, left Tam Chau in the Heung them to relinquish the task of nego-Shan district carly on the morn- tiation or protection.
ing of January 30. There were The Daily Telegraph attributes nine males on board including Mr. Chen's sudden and belated three owners of the cargo of sugar demand for the recall of the Brit-and one passenger. At 8 o'clock ish troops to a desire to counter that same night when near Ki o," the activities of Peking, and says Heung Shan, a grey launch was that both parties to this edifying sighted. The junk was passing compétition may rest assured
that neither will be in a position within 50 feet of the launch whon to claim that its action has caused someone on board fired at it. The the British Government to depart crew immediately sought shelter from its declared intentions.
in the cargo hold, while the The Morning Post says that launch come alongside the junk. Chen, by suspending negotiations, and four or five men boarded the was trying to force the British Go smaller bont. They took the cargo master on to the vernment to stop its concentration, owners and which is one of several signs that launch, the others being impri- the policy of concentration is soned in the hold with two pirates sound. It will be found to be the keeping guard over them." most powerful argument and the The junk waa towed to Kam most helpful factor in the pursuit Sing Mun where the pirates dis- of peace. The Post urges the embarked taking the four persons, severance of Anglo-Russian relà-f part of the cargo and the junk's tions as a reply to the Russian at-armament consisting of four rifles, tack in China.
one signal, 122 cartridges and four The Daily Chronicle says. the pounds of gun powder. They also British proposals to China are stole a box of percussion caps beral-and-far-reaching The hitch and clothing to the value of $10. at Hankow is not necessarily fatal. The pirate launch steamed away. but must be seriously considered. In the direction" of Macao,while. It is a case for compromise and the junk Went to Lin Tin from for time.
where it came to Hongkong. The The Westminster Gazette gaya total value of the cargo token was Mr. Chen has not made things about $200.
easy for us. He cannot expect us
to withdraw under threats, but if
he will show us that his Govern in military proparations, ment is willing and able to protect
the foreign concessions in Shang- hai we certainly shall not desire to take that work out of his hands. or make any show of force that may be superfluous.
Then
hay will aecare peace with hon- our.-Reuter.
Mr. Chen Relies on British Labour.
London, Feb. 3. The Independent Labour Party
The Daily News suggests that has received a long, cable from Mr. the British troops should be with-Chen enclosing a copy of his state- held if in the meantime a docu- ment to Mr. O'Malley breaking off ment is drawn up by Mr. O'Malley negotiations at Hankow. and formally signed: or the troops Mr. Chen's cable, which is & should be landed not at Shanghal reply to, cables from the National but at the nearest convenient port Joint Labour Council, British pending negotiations, provided a Labour Council for Chinese Free- defintite guarantee lo given that dom, and ILP assures them of the Cantonese will not advance the desire of his government to upon Shanghat beyond an agreed negotiate a peaceful settlement, line at a safe distance from the relying on British Labour to assist town, wit but al mind controlling the adventurous The Daily Herald says the Brit. elements of the British Govern lah Government should call a halt mont-Router,"
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