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CANTON ANTI-"RED" DRIVE.

ELEVEN RUSSIANS KNOWN

TO BE KILLED.

·COMMUNISTS PLANS

SHOWN

CONSULATE RAID.

MORE SEDITIOUS PAMPHLETS.

"CAT" FOR CHINESE DISTRIBUTOR.

SIX MONTHS AS WELL.

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“REDS” TO QUIT. | THE U.S. SUBMARINE H. M. NAVY TO FIGHT PIRATES

TEXT OF ANTI-SOVIET NOTE.

CHINESE NATIONALISTS ACT.

Shanghai, gc, 15.

The Nationalist Government Peel Street,

BY December 13th in

whilst in the act of distributing seditious literature to the public, was this morning sentenced by Mr. R. E. Lindsell to six months' hard labour and eight strokes of the

SITUATION STILL TENSE. "cat"

It is now announced that no fewer than cleven Russians have beer killed in Canton, a semi-official statement saying they were caught beating varios "Red" parties engaged in storming police stations and other Government buildings,

seeing in their safety.

A Canton communiqué says that the raid on the Soviet Consulate has provided further proof that the Communists planned to distürb The Consul and staff are the penes neighbouring countries: still detained, and the Canton Fareigu, Commissioner is personaly A tease situation still prevails in Canton, where there are fears that trofis from the East and West Bisers may soon attack the “Ironside " General Li Fuk-lum has taken his mien back to Honam island, laut he is expected to side with any force which may allenya to oust the present rulers of Canton. General Hacik Yo, in Canton, is said to have no idea of attempting te holl the city against invaders The biggest movement to drive out the "Ironsides" is expected to be made from the East River by General Chan Chi-tong, a sth porter of Li Chai-gum.

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DISASTER.

TRAPPED MEN IN PERILOUS

PLIGHT.

FOOD AND AIR WANTED."

Province Town, Dec. 19.

A diver who established com-

UPPER YANGTSZE

CONTINUES.

TERROR

today handed the Seriet consuls munication with the survivors of MANY COMMUNISTS EXECUTED AT

stationed at Shanghai, Hankow

and Canton a stiff Note breaking the S4, named Eady, descended at off official relations and giving the two o'clock yesterday afternoon. Soviet consuls one week in which located the submarine after twenty minutes and inspected the wreck to wind up their, business and de- part from China.

for an hour. He said the hole torn

The aetion was much

more

"How many are there?" "There are six. Please hurry. Will you be long now?"

We are doing everything possi- Text of Note.

ble,"

Another diver descended and fix- The note was handed to Soviet edir valve to the submarine's Consul Koslovsky at 5 pm. to-day hull and air tanks were lowered missioner of Foreign Affairs.ships are pumping air--Renter's by Que Taichi, Nationalist Com-and hooked up, into which rescue The note reads as follows:

"The Nationalist Government!

EXPECTED ATTACK ON “IRONSIDES." to insist on the right of free Nationalist government in view of

Canton, Dec. 18.

speech.

THE FOREIGN LEGION, CASE.

WARNING.

past few days, despatched all A semi-official communique states his troops from the North that as a result of the Government River back to Honam is an indica- raid on the Soviet Consulate at tion that he has his own ideas of Canton, further proof is available future activity. Observers dis- SIE AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN'S that the Communists planned to count the reports that Li has made disturb the peace of neighbouring up his mind to capture Canton and he muster of both Honam and Can- countries.

Regarding the Communist coup lon, but it is hard to say what were side he will take in future con- at Canton, eleven Russians killed while leading various Red flicta. parties who were engaged in storming police stations and other

To Protect Canton."

American Service.

A Perilous Position.

Later.

gale.-

Later.

HANKOW.

In view of the continued and determined operations of bandits and pirates on the Upper Yangtsze, between Shasi and Chenglis, the British naval authorities have now instructed the gunboats in that region to commence.operations against them. The Chinese authorities have failed to take action themselves.

The pirates there have ticcóme' increasingly daring, and even went the length of attacking a convoy of lighters which were being escorted by a British gunboat. The latter vessel opened fire with her main armament and dispersed the marauders.

Regarding the anti-Soviet campaign, it is reported from Han- how that there have been many, raids there and that troops are searching the city for all "Reds." A large number of men and women were exccuted yesterday.

In connexion with the new offensive by the North, reported yesterday, it is now claimed that the Chihll-Shantung forces suffered a heavy defeat on the 17th. and that the Kuominebun armies captured Yenchow. The forces of Marshal Chung Chung- chang are said to be in retreat.

DISQUIETING WUHU AGITATION.

Shasi, Dec. 19. more reasonable attitude towards

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Un-

and the situation is most unsatis- A regular patrol is being main-

factory. Recent developments in- tained, and to-day one of the gun- dicate the almost certain prospect boats captured a pirate tug.

of a general strike to commence very shortly, and it is reported as likely that it will commence to- to-morrow-Naval Wireless,

THE NORTHERN WAR.

stringent than was expected owing in the hull was larger than the hole NORTH SUFFERS DEFEAT.

in the S51, which, was sunk of In passing sentence, the Magis-to the fact that the Soviet Govern- Block island in September, 1925, trate said that although the pam-ment is also ordered to wind up its and under the couning tower.

commercial enterprises Eady's tappings were answered phlet, on the face of it, was not state violently seditious, it was the first located in Nationalist territory in from the torpedo compartment. step of u scheme of intimidation cluding the Soviet mercantile fleet The following messages were ex

This is likely to have a disturbing "Is the gas bad?" following, on the occupation of and the Dalbank buying agencies. changed by knocks from hammers: Canton by the so-called "Reds." effect on Chini-Russia trade which "No but the air is. How long

"It is the dregs of the populace amounts to more than 50 million will you be now?" who embark on such propaganda, dolars gold annually, constituting six per cent of China's foreign and as such you will be treated," suid his Worship. "For an offence

commerce, like this. committed in times of emergency, the Magistrate has That power they will not hesitate to use on seojin- power to flog. drels like you. You will have six months' hard labour and eight strikes of the cat."

The literature distributed by this I

contained an exhor-

Operations to rescue the'men-en- consulates and commercial agen- tation to the labourers, agrical has been informed that the Soviet

"poor

standstill owing to turists, goldiers and ample from the armed riot in Nationalist Government are used Renter's American Service. citizens" of Hongkong to take ex-cies within the jurisdiction of the tombed in the submarine are at a Canton. One of the pamphlets as headquarters of Red propa- urged labourers to claim the right ganda and as asylums for Com- to re-instate the Seamen's Union,munists. The exposure of these to form other labour Unions and facts has been witheld by the

The perilous position of the mun the international relations of in gubmarinë S4 is indicated in a China and Russla.

message tapped out by means of a The December 11th uprising in hammer on the hull of the sub- Canton culminated in the occupal marine and picked up by the tion of the city by Communists rescuers this afternoon, stating who have cut communications and that the men in the submarine

No measures have been taken by British and other trading in- burned, plundered and massacred had enough oxygen to last till six the Chinese authorities to combat terests.-Reuter. throughout the city.

in the evening; and asking for

WUHU AGITATION. "This startling evont with the oxygen and emergency food to be the bandits and pirates who are attendant disastrous consequences sent down through the torpedo very active between Shasi and

Linsatisfactory Situation, is attributed mainly to the fact tubes, but the rough weather made

Wuhu, Dec. 19. that the Communists avalled them an immediate response to the plea Chenglin, and the British naval authorities have instructed the London, Dec. 19, selves of the Soviet consulates and impossible.

According to submarine experts gunboats to commence operations Labour agitators are very active The Foreign Secretary was asked Soviet commercial agencies, as in the House of Commons if his bases of operations. Fear is en- it is impossible for any of the men against them. attention had been called to the tertained that similar events are in the submarine to survive after

to-morrow night.-Reuter. statement that John Harvey, of likely elsewhere.

"With the view of maintaining Cardiff: who was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment for deserting peace and order and preventing from the Foreign Legion and had the further spread of disorder, CABLE AND WIRELESS. fortunately the bandit gang ur been released by the French Gov- the government feels that such a ernment on the appeal of the British state of affairs is fraught with Covernment, was to be sent back incalculable dangers to the state to the Legion to complete his term and the Kuomintang party and

can no longer be tolerated. of service.

Sir Ansten Chamberlain replied "Therefore it is hereby ordered

a British gunboat were subjected that, according to his information, that the recognition secorded the the statement referred to was in- United Soviet States of Russia

In the House of Commons, the to an attack from the river bank The gunboat It is understood that Consul- lonam, Haleh remains in Canton. correct. Harvey would be released consulates stationed in various Postmaster General stated that by a large gang.

the Government had invited the opened fire with her main arma- General Borris Volin was former. To his followers he has declared from his military oiligations as provinces is suspended."

soon as the usual formalities in of the that his only desire is to restore

Soviet Consul Koslovsky was un-Dominion Governments and the ment and dispersed them-Naval ly the right-hand man notorious Petroff who was well- order and peace to Canton, and connexion with his discharge had willing to make a statement re- Government of Indian to nominate Wireless.

been completed.

garding his plans of winding up representatives, to a conference known for his activities in Han- that he will have nothing to do

Sir Austen Chamberlain again business but Quo Tai-chi mention-concerning cable and wireless with any new coup. "No, maiter kow.

All the vaults of the Government who may become master of Can-expressed the thanks of the British ed the possibility that Russian in-communication which will be held

Government to the French Governterests would be handed to some pro-

as soon as practicable. Central Bank have been inspected son, my duty will be to

Asked whether the object of the ment for this act of courtesy and neutral nation, possibly Germany. said, "I may add, that an English- A member of the Soviet con conference was to avoid competi man who voluntarily joins a foreign state informed the Tribune to- tion and keep up prices or to competition and bring legion under another jurisdiction night that the break was not un- cannot expect that his Government

Borodin had declared prior to his) can interfere."--British Wireless. expected, that the Soviet adviser own priocs, Mr. Mitchell-Thom- departure last summer that it was son replied that the object was to the Nationalist examine questions of vital interest probable that Government would break off rela- to the Governments concerned.

Asked whether the wireless tions before, January 1.

companies would be, invited, Mr. East River Attack Likely.

Mitchell Thomson replied that it was a conference between Govern- Either Chan Chal-tong or Chan

The Soviet official attributed thements.-Reuter. Nationalls; Government, action past two days in Canton. It is Ming-shiu will very likely attack

chiefly to Chinese domestic politics! feared that fighting may break out Canton by coming down from the

plus British propaganda, alleging at any moment either on the Enst East River. It is reported that

Moscow, Dec. 19.

that the British unofficially have or West Rivers or in the vicinity Chan: Chai-tong, a follower and ardent supporter of General Li of Canton.

"At the Communist Congress à promised the Nationalists recogni- At present the real heads of the Chai-sum, has gathered a big army Canton military and political fae- at Swatow, but so far there have new statement was subsequently tion and financial assistance in tions, in the opinion of Chinese. been no reports of any movement submitted by the Opposition, sign-the event that a Russian break ed by Kamenet, Zinovioff and was consummated. He also de- are Chang Fat-kwei, Chan Kung- of troops from this district...

It is said that Chan Chil-tong's others who have been expelled, inclared it his conviction that the pok, Hatch Yo' and L Rak-lami.

London, Dec. 19. Though the former two leaders attitude of wailing is largely due which they have confessed the er- Nationalists would now try to

The British Government has

- On the request of the Municipal have been dismissed by the Can-

Home Paper's Comment.

authorities, the Soviet Consulate ton Political Council on account of to the fact that in the Haifung and or of thir ways and declared their obtain recognition from America, their sympathy with the "Reds," Lukung districts, on the East willingness completely and uncon-Britain and Japan, Most Soviet

London, Dec. 19. stuff is making arrangements for sion is ended, enabling their de representative at Peking, to express popular reports declare that they River, "Red" peasant and ruffians "ditionally to acquiesce in the Con- jofficials appear glad that the ten instructed Sir: Miles Lampson, its

from parture

the unfriendly to the Reverend Forbes Tocher 'its numbering some thousand are very gress decisions.

'The Daily Telegraph, in the departure. It is expected that the active. However," lateat reports The Congress rejected the state-Shanghai atmosphere.. still wield considerable power.

admiration and appreciation of his from Canton state that Chan's ment but agreed to readmit the on-

It is reported today that local persevering and courageous efforts course of a leading article deal- Soviet Consul-General will leave on troops at Swatow have been great-positionists on an application in

authorities are planning a general British Wircless. Outwardly, the two leaders ofly reinforced by the coming of six monting' time if they have ful Chinese officials and settlement for the release of Captain Laloring with the complete and final December 21st or 22nd.-Natal roundup of suspected Russian communists in the Shanghai area. The Nationalist Government's break with Russia causes a curious situation in China's relations with Russia since the Chinese ministeri

government buildings, including Another man who is attracting One Russian Vice Consul, who had attention is General Hsieh Yo who has concentrated most of his a revolver in his hand.

The Consul-general and other troops in Canton from the West Soviet Con- River districts. Hsieh, like Li members of the sulate are now detained, pending Fuk-lam, is expected to join hands investigation. "Mr. Chu Chao-hsi, with any of the War Lords whose Foreign Commissioner, is person armies may enter Canton. While on Li Fuk-lam is concentrating ally seeing to their safety.

by members of the Chinese Cham- tect the people in the city only," ber of Commerce and other public he. says.

One thing which seems clear is societies and found intact. The Bank has been re-opened at the that Hsieh Yo has no intention of old provincial bank buildings and holding Canton, for his army is net strong enough to deal simul- is now functioning normally.

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FEAR OF ATTACK.

Troops Said to be Moving.

A tense and precarious situa tion, accompanied by

extensive

troop movement has marked the

.

La Ful-lum's Position:

taneously with the many war lords North on the East, West and Rivers.

CONTRITE RUSSIAN

COMMUNISTS:

CONFESS ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.

Canton at the moment, are General Chan Ming-shiu's armies from Fu-filled their pledges. Reuter, Hsieh Yo and Li Fuk-lam. Both of kien to Swatow. The latter gen them are men of varied careers. eral, who is a follower of Chiang

Li Fuk-lam who for the past 16 Kai-shek, seems likely to assist years has been Governor of Ho Chan Chai-tong to re-take Canton nam, has always managed to keep from the "Ironsides."

on the winuing side whenever

there has been a Canton coup.

One report in the vernneular

GERMAN STEEL DISPUTE.

S

Britain Blamed!

EMPIRE GOVERNMENTS TO HOLD CONFERENCE.

secure

London, Dec. 19.

THANKS OF BRITISH GOVERNMENT.

EXTENDED TO REV. F. TOCHER.

FRENCH FINANCES.

representing Chang TRO-lin's GOVERNMENT REIMBURSES

It is now expected that in the papers says that General Li Fuk- near future Li Fuk-lam will an- lam will assist Li Chal-sum's WORKERS REJECT DECISION. Peking Government is still func- nounce an alliance with any armles in taking Canton from the general or generals supporting "Ironsides" and that with the as- Generale Li Chal-sum, Wang Shao-slatance of Chan Ming-shiu, the hung, or Chan Ming-shiu, should armies of Chan Chal-tong support they be strong enough to take Can- ing Li Chai-sum can easily occupy 9 ton from the "Ironsides." The res Canton by coming down from the

Dort that be has within the East River.

BANK.

tioning in Moscow. The Soviet

Paris, Dec. 19. consulates located at Mukden, Essen, Dec. 19;

During the Senate discussion on Harbin, Pelung and Tientsin are The Socialist Metal Workers stil operating and recently. Mar- the Budget, M. Poincare announced Union, which is the biggest in Gershal Chang Teo-lin has been that the Treasury would reimburse Franco by the end of December.- many, has rejected the arbitrators showing a friendly attitude bo- one billion francs to the Bank of (Continued on Page 4)

Hords. decision in the iron and steel dis- pute-Reuter.

ceeded in getting ashore and escap- ing inlund before the tag fall into British hands.

The pirales are so, daring that a convoy of lighters being escorted by

HANKOW EXECUTIONS,

Both Men and Women.

Hankow, Dec. 19. Many anti-Communist raids have been taking place, troops searching A'large number, men and women, the native city for all "Reds."

day.-Naval Wireless. were summarily executed yester

י

UNWANTED RUSSIANS.

Action in Shanghai.

Shanghai, Dec. 19. On the request of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs the Municipal Police have notified approximately 100 Russians connected with the Soviet Consulate or Soviet con- cerns and living in the Interna- tional Settlement," that their pre- sence in Shanghai is undesirable. -Reuter, COLLAPSE OF BOLSHEVISM.

Yenchow Captured.

Shanghai, Dec. 20. Further success are reported by telegrams from Chengchow, which state that General Liu Chen-wah and General Cheng Tai- cheng eaptured Yenchow, cast of Tainin, on the 17th instant. The defeated Chihli-Shantung troops rotreat towards Tai-on. A large quantity of ammunition and to several big guns, were captured great number of rifles, in addition by the Kominchun forces.

General Chang Tsung-chang and Cheng Chun-yin, of the Shan- tung forces, left Yenchow on 16th inat,, with a large body of troops and retreated northward by the Tsin-pu "Railway-Nam Chung

Pao.

SHANGHAI STRIKE.

No Signs of Break.

Shanghai, Dec. 19, Fears that the general strike threatened would start to-day (Monday) did not materialiac, and there is at present no change in the" general situation. At the moment no signs have appeared of a likely break in the tramway strike.

WANG CHING-WEL,

collapse of Bolshevik polley in Wireless,' China," remarks now that the Kuomintang has so effectively. shown itself at one with Marshal

Not Wanted In Japan. Chang Tao-lin in opposing Com- munism, the elements of a political

Shanghai, Dec. 20. reconciliation in China might seem Through private sources it is to be present, but this would leave learned that Mr. Wang Ching-wei out of account the main factor in hus wired to the Japaness authori the Nationalists' aituation, name- ties requesting permission to stay ly. ita dominance by the personal in Tokyo for a period of two rivalry of greedy and unscrupul- weeks, but this has been refused, by the Japanese authorities In- ons militarists."

Nevertheless, the clearing out of forming him that he will not be

Nationalist approach to a Pao.. Bolshevism may open the way for permitted to land. Nam Chung