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THE HONGKONG I EGRAZHI,

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1927.

GRAPHIC STORY OF NANKING.

FOOCHOW "REDS."

(Continued from. Page 1.) [prosting back to America becauso

deconvinced thint it will be be passing, was seized, his hands onthe before foreign-mistledt behind his back, and a tall work can be resumed.cap placed on his head with the

American Service.

FUTURE OF SHANGHAI

Negotiations Untimely.

words "Running dog of the little foreigners on it. He was kept. standing there for a long time. while men who had been his fol- low-workers in Christian educa- tion lectured to peering students: from Christian schools on his ini. quities. Then while some went to catch other leadors, he was led i through the streets to several of the Christian schools in Nantai, but finally released without suffer ing injury.

Others who were sought for: similar treatment were able to make good their escape, and are said to be still in hiding. The crowd of agitators then went in to the city and demanded that the Government at once take forcible possession of all the Christian schools..

Continued from Pagn. 1.) occupied the Japanese Consulate many for four and a half hours. They siona were in siniform, wore military caps and were armed with rifles. They began lobting at once. Ono party attacked the offices and -residencies of the staff and others. attacked the residence of the Consul," who was, Ill In-bed and

London, Mar, 80. fired shots at him, at members of The China problem washgain his staff, at naval officers amt prominent in questions asked in the marines, and at Japanese civiHouse of Commons to-day. Hans, who were at the Con- Commander Kenworthy (Labour) sulate and threatened them asked whether negotiations had yet with bayonets. The mob took been opened with the Chinese Na- away everything belonging to tionalist Government as regards mombors of the Consulate and the future of the International to efvilians A Tepanese school; Settlemont at Shanghai, hotel and two private hospitals Sir Auston Chamberlain replied were completely looted and turned in the negative, and when Com- fato military headquarters. The mander Kenworthy then asked soldiers at length, threatened to whether it was intended to open ast fire to the Consulate. At this negotiations as soon as possible, point, the Calef of the Political Sir Austen replied that "the Barcau of the Sixth Division of homent is not propitious for nego- the Second Nationalist Army tiations.

As a result of this agitation, all intervened, followed by the ComCol. Wedgwood (Labour) asked the schools connected with Ameri- mander of the Sixth Division and if this meant that there had been

can Missions are closed "for guards were posted for the pro no change in policy in conexion Spring holiday." So far, the tection of the Consulate The with the pacific settlement of these Anglican schools are carrying on next afternoon, the Consular party questions, and Sir Austen Cham-as usual, both teachers and pupils made their way to Japanese brain amid loud Ministerial showing the utmost steadiness destroyers in the river run. cheers, replied that the "purpose of

and determination. Sir Austen Chamberlain added His Majesty's Government remains that he had the sworn statements unchanged. The execution of that by Mrs. Glles, wife of the British policy must depend on

circum- Consul-General; and Mr. Brown, stances." British citizen..

Sir Austen Chamberlain told Mr. H. W. Looker that the question of The Next Step?

taking special precautions if Commdr. Kenworthy (Labour) consideration, and added that he necessary at Tientsin were under asked whay was the next step it had seen a telegram embodying the was proposed to take, and Sir views of the Committee of the Austen Chamberlain replied that Shanghai Bar Association at the steps which it might be proper Shanghai.-Reuter for the British Government and the other Governments to take, whose citizens have beon restatied

this way.

SITUATION.

Marine Guard Landed.

Foochów, Mar. 90. The British Consul is la close ANStich with the Chinese authorities

and does not anticipate tuble. North.

A Marine guard has been land- ed to prevent Nationalist demon 80. strations from encroach on for intereign quarters, but the situation anghai correspon appears to be quiet. osdische Zeitung, The Commissioner for Foreign preparing plans Affairs and the Commander of the est of North Chinese Navy have given their Deeded time. He assurances that they will suppress an understand any attempt at and-foreign dis- Chang Tso-lin turbances, and the appear well ang to conquer disposed.. ments which Meanwhile, ples for the eva- politicians,cuation of foreiners are being gunda, Marshal prepared in cad of necessity.

The desires to Naval Wireless.

Agencies and Chinese

fte difficulties

Geneva

Geneva, Mar. 30.

·TROOP NOVEMENTS.

More Force for Shanghai?

Chiang's Orders.

Copies of Chiang Kai-shek's. latest proclamation have been posted up in the streets, to the effect that foreign relations are: the responsibility of the Central Nationalist Government, that it has been reported that in some places soldiers have occupies and even loated Uren Houses; this definitely in opposition to the law, and must be sternly repress- ed, no foreign houses, schools, or churches may be interfered with, but. must be protected in every, possible way; any soldiers falling to carry out these Instructions will be punished with the utmost severity. It is to be hoped that these strong words will have some effect.

I understand that arrangements have been made for the Navy to take over Fukien in the interests of, the Nationalist Government, and that the handing over will take place on April 1st. (rather a quaint day to begin on, according to foreign tradition).

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and the Simpson, of the 39th Divi- sion, and the Pope and Truxton, of the 43rd. All five have been in the harbour but a few days, having re- turned from Shanghai where they were on duty for several weeks. The boats are Dow undergoing minor repairs and will be ready to return to China in a few days

FRENCH IMMUNITY. Hankow Concession Quiet. The Briti troops under canvas

Paris, Mar. 30. at Fanling ve had an uncomfort

The Quai d'Orsay, publishes a Fatic caporifice of the vagaries of telegram from the French Minis-

the Hongong climate. Blankets

ter at Peking saying there have were wet,quipment was damp,, Delegate, Max Chaothe, ton had no text-bonds to give been no disorders in the French Concession at Hankow, from ublished a telegram them any sense of security at night,

and children ra of Commerce at and the military nuthorities have which the women

lapai, bankers, now issued orders that both. Bat- have not been evacuated.-Reuter.

milowners talions shall take up quarters in the

CHINESE NEWS. the Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon.

Latest Nationalist Demands. rging The lat. Batt Middlesex Regi

Shanghai, Mar. 31. nidenca ment brokereamp hurriedly yester-

The Nationalist Government has day morning, and were established the tele in their new quarters last night. instructed the Ministry for For-. and in- The Cameronians are coming. in eign Affairs to lodge a protest the Na- from Fanling to-day.

with the Consular Body in Shang- ners and Both Battalions are leaving behal, demanding the immediate Nanking hind. parties to pack the tents when withdrawal of foreign troops

they are thoroughly dry,

from China, and the making of There have been many rumours preparations for restoration of the concerning the departure of the 1st foreign Concessions in Shanghai. Batt. Cameronians for Shanghai, and while this is unlikely at the present time, we were informed this morning, that within the next fortnight it is possible that both the Middlesex and Cameronians will embark for the North.

It is reported that latest reports received by the Legations in Pek- mng indicate that in the Nanking incident one American, three Bri- fish, one Japanese, and Frenchman were killed. Seven Americans and seven Japanese re- ceived-injuries,

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Mar 81

atsin says newspaper, tain Times, in Laricholy pros on of the Bri Putsin, specul-

results of commodation for the large influx tor-General of Customs, has re-1

The Shanghai authorities are experiencing equal difficulty with Hongkong in finding suitable ac

of troops, and it is therefore con- thenice and Ays that the sldered advisible to complete the belleve that Shanghai Defence Force by de to be outraged grees. N

The transport Herminius is re- be looted with whether Wuhu, turning from Shanghai with a large have failed number of Indian mules, and carts, Austen Cham- which are unsuitable for transport lief that the work in Shanghal, especially now that the R. A. S. C. have arrived de illusory, and pply his own with lorries.

be assured that ty can preserve Shuthority is ex- urrender of any

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Future of Customs. Mr. Edwards, the acting Inspec-

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THE CHINA" CRISIS

DURING THE PRESENT ORIHIS!

Colonel Carmi Thompson, who re- Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has or-cently returned to the United dered that his Field Headquarters States after a tour of the Philip MANY LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE in Wuhan be moved down to Shang- hal. On the 27th inst the Mar- Pines, in a speech here to-night INSTRUCTED US TO MAIL sal sent another urgent telegram

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Six destruyers, of the U. S. Asia tic Fleet Squadron, have steatoed POLICY.

out of Manila Bay for China, dur to his subordinates in Wuhan that the American Association of Bank- DAILY COPY OF "THE HONG ing the past 36 hours, shys the the removal should be made imers, said complete independence at KONG TELEGRAPE" TO FRIEND Safety.

Manila Bulletin of Saturday last.mediately. The officials and staffs this time for the Philippines is ABROAD. The last three to leave were the departed for Shanghai ou the fol- impossible. The Colonel said that from the standpoint, of American Mar. 30. Bulmer, the Parrott and the Edsall, lewing morning.

Nanking residents held a mass commercial interests in the Far FRIENDS TO RECEIVE AUTH ate that They lifted anchor at 10 am. on

East, the United States would be meeting yesterday at which It WB no Friday tening. The Bulmer is under orders to was decided that the people should doing an unwise thing if it re- TIO ACCOUNTS OF EVENTS DA tego-direct to Amoy while the Edsall support Marshal Chiang Kai-shek linquished control of the islands BY DAY, SEND US INSTRUCTION

vill steam to Swatow. The Parand his army; and only the prin

He pointed out that the. FillAND WE WILL DO THE REST. tt has been assigned to duty at ciples of the late Kuomintang

chief and no other allen doctrines pinos are without sufficient r chowic

first of the six warships to be honoured; and that Naniding venue to carry on their own affairs anim were the Pillsbury, should be chosen as the new and certainly are not prepared for absolute independence. If inde and the Peary. They Nationalist capital.

bour. at 10 p.m. on ler ordera to report ral Clarence B. Wil

hai.

if the six destroy

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The Fongtien armies in Honaa pendence were grantod now the were ordered to resume the free" trade relations with the offensive against Chuugman and United States would end," thus Sincheng on the 27th. A general bringing economic disaster to the attack commenced next day, islands and complicate interna Marshal Chang Heuch-llang has tional relations in the Orient, the left. Kaifeng to direct operations Lionel declared.. Fon the front-Nam Chung Pag.

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