TROUBLE IN CHINA

Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1927, Page 2

TROUBLE IN CHINA

iAustralian & X.Z. Cable Association.]

J-'li [INCH AT 11A SHOW. I’Alt.lS, Jan. 12

The authorities contradict a report that it lias been decided to evacuate the French Concession in Hankow, where there are sixty Frenchmen and five hundred foreigners. LONDON. Jan. 12.

Air O’Malley must by now have arrived at Hankow for the purpose of conferring with (■'enoral then.

British demands. LONDON. Jan. 12. The British Cabinet ibis afternoon will consider the China situation.

The ‘‘Daily .Express” states:—“Air O’Malley (British representative) has been instructed to demand the unconditional withdrawal of the Cantonese from the British Concession at Hankow, and iis restoration to the British authorities.”

London, Jan. 12. Mr Smallwood, cabling to the Daily Telegraph Crum Peking, says: “ ‘Black

depression, are the only words which describe the sentiment of the British in China, who feel themselves abandoned bv their Government. If tlie British banks remain closed over the ■Chinese New Year, early in February, a financial crisis is likely to arise. L nless vigorous action is taken thirty millions of British capital will be jettisoned, which will mean financial ruin for many.” LONDON, Jan. 12. The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent says: ”A strong proclamation has boon issued by the Shanghai Municipal Council.' foreshadowing a resolute defence against any mont. This has created considerable satisfaction in London. It is recognised that, whatever the positions in the Middle and Upper Yangtze regions Shanghai is certainly defensible, since it is accessible at all times for large naval forces. The altitude of the Shanghai Council is warmly supported l>v the British trading circles and other circles in close touch with China.

HANKOW POSITION. (ReccivStl Ibis day at 3 a.ra.) PEKING, January 12. Agitators are again active in Hankow. posters appearing everywhere reading: “Down with Imperialism!” There is a move to obstruct and attempt to intimidate O’Malley, who arrived to-day to enter into negotiations over the concession. The warships Wyvern and Verity; have arrived. The flag of flip British Consulate which lias not been flown since the taking over of the concession was re-hoisted. The general position is unaltered A wireless from Hankow states the Chinese authorities have instructed the local inhabitants to keep order and not molest foreigners or their property during the discussion with O’Malley. A little more looting commenced at Tvinaing by soldiers off duty. The seamen’s strike has commenced and a general anti-foreign strike and boycott will be declared on the 14th. JAPANESE VIEWS. (Received this dnv at 9.30 a.m.l T(1 KlO. January 12. Though hitherto the press lias refrained from much comment on tiie Yaiigtsze situation, leading papers are now expressing sympathy with Britain, whose perseverance and fortitude displayed an Hankow and Kinking is highly praised and is considered to reflect British wisdom. The “ Asalii ” which reflects the general attitude of 11 io vernacular urges Cantonese to exercise more self control, warning them that otherwise they will bring about united action of powers against China, resulting in Canton ultimately losing everything gained. .