TROUBLE IN CHINA

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1926, Page 2

TROUBLE IN CHINA

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

CANTONESE AIENACE AYUCHANG PEKIN, Sept. 15.

The AVuchaug situation is growing precarious due to the stubborn resistance of a small force of anti-Rcds preventing tho complete capture of tho city. A bombardment has repeatedly threatened, but bus been withheld on account of the civilians. Negotiations for a peaceful surrender failed but supplies are shortening.. A relief expedition is being organised to rescue foreigners including mis-

sion juries. The Southerners are apparently satisfied to consolidate the present position, not wishing to advance until the Hankow and AVuchaug P OM " tions are assured. A’angsen is reported to ho desirous of fa peaceful settlement, therefore there is a probability of negotiations opening at Ichang, for the release of the commandeered vessels, which aie believed to have been abandoned.

ANTI-BRITISH BOYCOTT. PEKIN. Sept. 13

Tho Canton Committee of the AntiBritish movement have adopted six resolutions in favour of the extension of the boycott. The first one asks the l*>oplc <J Hunan, Hupeh, Kweichow, and Szechwan to join in the movement, The second asks the Chambers of Commerce to investigate what products shall take tho place of British goods. The third warns tho merchants not to trade m enemy goods. The fourth asks all classes to‘ prepare for a more bitter strug,de with the British Imperialists. Hufifth urges all the public organisations to encourage the boycott. The sixth urges the men at the front to light more bravely, so that after the present war, a more extensive movement against the British can start.