CHINESE TROUBLE.
(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)
EXECUTION OF COMMUNISTS SHANGHAI, Aug 22
One section of the Nanking Army is retreating along the Grand Canal towards Chekiang. Others are being rushed to Nanking, to stiffen flic defences there, but the end is foreseen. The bombardment of Nanking continues intermittently, and the city populace is panic-stricken. TTie military governor of Shanghai has ordered the arrest of Communists and the execution of the leaders. He has keen called to Nanking with troops, leaving native areas at the mercy of the Labour Corps of Communists. Martial law is being enforced, the polico fearing an uprising os a. protest against the recent beheadings.
The complete collapse of the Nationalists is expected, unless "Wuhan's forces can reach Nanking to strengthen the lines before Sun Chuan Fang launches a. drive across the river to capture ihe. city.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1927, Page 2
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140CHINESE TROUBLE. Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1927, Page 2
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