CRISIS IN CHINA

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 250, 16 July 1920, Page 7

CRISIS IN CHINA

PEKING'S F.OOD SUPPLY MARTIAL LAW DECLARED AT TIENTSIN By Telegraph-Frets Association-Copyright Peking, July 13. Attempts are being made to dissuade th(« Anfn generals from marching upon Peking. The suspension of traffio between Peking and Hankow has caused the Foreign Legations to take stepg to assure the continuation of the city's food supply. It 19 reported that Admiral A. Gleavee, Commander of the United States Pacific Squadron, has arrived at Tientsin, where martial law has been declared.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MANDATEJM CABINET CESSATION OP HOSTILITIES ORDERED. Peking, July 14. The eifcuatdop is militarily unchanged. The Cliihli leaders Tsaokpn and Wupeifu, have Jwn offered promotion, including the Fuehunahip of Hunan for Wupaitu, if they abandon hostilities. The Cabinet has drafted a mandate, which, it ie understood, orders the cessation of hostilities, and, according to the Anfuites, appoints Tuan-chi-jui as Military director. The President's action is expected to bring the crisis to a head. The Shanghai-Nanking railway service has been rosuraed, and Shanghai has calmed down—Router. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN PEKING. (Rec. July 15, 11.30 p.m.) Poking, July 11. Martial law has been proclaimed,—Renter.