CHINESE NOTE.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18420, 29 June 1925, Page 9

CHINESE NOTE.

RECEIVED BY POWERS IN SILENCE. THE SHAMEEN SHOOTING. FRENCH CONSUL DEMANDS INDEMNITY. I.BT CABLE— TRESS ASSOCIATION"— COrTTiIOHT.) (BECTEa's TZLEGBAMS.) (Received June 28th. o.'j p.m.) PEKING. June 27. Tim Powers individually acknowledged roceixit of tlio Chinese Noto regarding unequal treaties without comment. Shanghai reports that stone-throwing is rife. Passengers in tram-cars and a party of Japanese in a motor-car were pelted. The crowd was most hostile to the police, who maoc efforts to protect them. Ono policeman was badly injured and sent to hospital. British bluejackets unloaded the steamer Empress of India and will unload, other incoming British vessels it tho coolies continue to strike.

At Hong Kong tho general situation is calm. Tho foreign community is largely engaged in volunteer occupations, tho men as special police, butchers, bakers and other essential duties, and the women combining to run tho community kitchens and creches. Boy Scouts have, replaced telegraph messengers and otherwise luado themselves generally useful. Tho stoppage cf trains is proving a serious drawback to traffic and food supplies, for tho Chinese are- running short. No vegetables or fish are leaching tho markets. As a result of tho shipping strike, over a score of British coasters and ocean-going vessels aro idle in Kowloon Bay. Trains proceeding to Canton are stopped and robbed immediately they enter Chineso territory. Canton reports tho situation quiot. Tho foreign authorities aro maintaining an attitude of watchful waiting aiid preparedness. A British warship brought largo supplies of food from Hong Kong for those in the British Concession. Sinco tho arrival of soldiers from Hong Kong, additional steps have hooil taken to strengthen the defences of Shameen to guard against a possible attack. Tho civil Governor requested a conference with tho American consul, and a3 a result of two meetings, tho Consul hopes that an international committee of enquiry will bo appointed. Tho French Consul, sent a Note to the Civil Governor in connexion with the recent shooting in Shameen, stating that he was compelled to ask for an indemnity for tho murder of a French citizen and damage to property. Ho demands that lie bo informed whether the Government will countenance disorder or provide protection for foreigners. Ho is prepared to consider any proposals for a peaceful settlement compatible with French honour, and concludes: —"In tho interest of humanity, and with a view to avoiding a repetition of outrages, we shall ho forced to uso any moans of preparation at our disposal." Ho adjures tho Governor to uso his best efforts to re-establish peaco and tranquillity. No reply has been received.

SEAMEN AND DOCK HANDS STRIKE. EUROPEANS CARRYING ON. (kiuter's telegrams.) (Receivod June 2Sth ; 5.5 p.m.) PEKING, June 26. The Chinese crews of tho Hong Kong and Kowloon ferry boats have struck and naval ratings from tho warship Titania and the submarine men, arc replacing them, maintaining a partial service. The Crews of the Kowloon Dock Co.'s stjeam launches have struck. The launch crews at Taikoo dockyards also went out. Europeans are carrying on. A few mechanics at Taikoo docks also struck.

SHANGHAI STREET FIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC. (REUTZR'S TELEGRAMS.) PEKING, Juno 26. The British Legation has handed a Note to the Chinese Foreign Office protesting against the firing at the Shameen and the wounding of British residents. Shanghai reports state that in the afternoon crowds of strikers and rowdies entered tho settlement and stoned and stopped the trams. In one instance they throw lime in the eyes of tho tram driver. The police hurried to the scene and dispersed the rioters. Otherwise tho place is quiet. PRIVATE ADVICE. DISORDERS DECLINING IN SHANGHAI. t.I'RESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, June 27. In reply to an enquiry- as to the position in Shanghai, the South British Insurance Company this morning received the following cable: ''The strike is declining and conditions in North China generally aro now more peacpful. Further serious trouble in our own territory is not anticipated."

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PARISIAN DEMONSTRATORS DEPORTED FROM FRANCE. (eectee's telegrams.) (Ecccivcd Juno 28th, 5.3 p.m.) PARIS, June 26. Twenty-three Chineso havo boon already doported from Franco as a consequence of Sunday's outrage. Twentyfour moro aro to be expelled. BRITISH CABINET CONFERS. EARL BEATTY CONSULTED.

REPORTED MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS. (Australian- and k.z. cable association.) (Received Juno 28th, 11.5 p:m.) LONDON, Juno 23. The "Sunday Times'' says that Cabinet, has reviewed tho China situation. Earl Beatty was consulted, sinco when new movements of tho Navy have been instituted, wherein at least ono Australian light cruiser is participating simultaneously with tho British and Indian military units. Tho India and Pacific stations are held in readiness. Meantime, informal consultations are being held in London and Washington. STUDENTS' OPINIONS. RESOLUTIONS TO GOVERNMENT (recter's telegrajis.) (Received June 2Sth, 11.5 p.m.) PEKING, June 27.

Reports from Shanghai stato that a meeting cf representatives of tho Students' Unions throughout the country resolved to urge the Canton Government to send troops to occupy Shameen. " The majority of the shops have reopened. Tho position is quiet, but the shipping situation has not improved. Tho strike is causing heavy losses to tho Anglo-Japanese trade. Food supplies are running short. Amoy reports that students' demonstrations in favour of international settlement are making the situation more acute. Chinese naval ratings control the settlement, though proving inefficient. A British sloop and Japanese and American destroyers are en route here. Ningpo reports that the position is quiet at lloihow, and that the foreign women and children have evacuated the port. At Tientsin, pamphlets distributed in the native portion of the city, urging rioting, wilt add to the present illtreatment l-iy Chinese.