RUSSO-CHINA TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1926, Page 2

RUSSO-CHINA TROUBLE

[Australia & N.Z. Coble Association.] CHINESE CLOSING FRONTIER. PEKIN, January 25. A private telegram from Harbin asserts the Chinese are closing tho frontier from Pegraintchaya to Alanchuria in order to prevent the passage of the Red troops. It is reported tho Chinese authorities have surrounded the Soviet Consulate at Harbin and removed a quantity of arms and ammunition. AGREKAIEXT AT AIUKDEN. A lOSCO AV, Jan. 25. A semi-official message gives the text of all agreements signed by tho Russian Consul-General at Mukden and the Chinese Foreign Commissioner for tho three Eastern Provinces, whereby a peaceful settlement of the dispute regarding the eastern railway may bo considered assured. The agreement provides for the release of those arrested, and lays down conditions for the future administration of the line, including those for the transportation of armies. SECRET AGREEAIENT. LONDON, Jan. 25. The “Daily Kxpress” says: There has been a secret agreement between Russia and General Feng Yu Hsiang to crush the Alancliu Chief, Cluing Tso Lin, in order to minimise Japan’s influence in .Manchuria. This agreement lies behind the Russian ultimatum crisis. Russian plotters expected Chang Tso Liu to ignore the ultimatum. which would have given Russia a chance to step in and settle the disturbance in her own way. Thus, .with. Russia threatening Chang Tso Lin in the north. General Feng would be enabled successfully to attack in the south, and Japan would have no excuse to interfere. Russia would !>o increasing her own influence and decreasing Japan’s influence in Alanchurin.