CHINESE CRISIS

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXII, Issue 20, 18 February 1927, Page 5

CHINESE CRISIS

CANTONESE ADVANCE SHANGHAI AN EASY PREY SHANGHAI, Feb. 16 Despite the general belief that Hang- ... -cho.w was safe in Sun Chuan-fang’s jkjiands .and the immediate threat of was temporarily removed, the staggering news has been received locally that Sun’s line of defence has been cut within six miles of Hangchow * (about 100 miles from Shanghai) and 'his forces are retreating in disorder .to ' ' Shanghai. ' .The last line of defence between Hangchow and Shanghai is Sungkiar :. 30 miles from Shanghai. ' .It is hoped that a desperate attc pt to hold the advance of. the Cantruse will.be made, for, in the event of failure, the Cantonese, will be within 30 miles of Shanghai. The gravity of the situation is con- ■ sidered the worst for many weeks, with •the possibility of the complete defeat of Sun and Shanghai an easy prey for the . Cantonese.. . .. PASSENGER SERVICE SUSPENDED PREPARING FOR RETREAT. PEKING, Feb. 17. The Shanghai-Hangchow railway has suspended the passenger service. It is understood that this is due to the concentration of rolling stock at Hangchow, in view of the possibility of ‘Sun. Chuan-fang’s troops falling'back on Shanghai. - ' CHEN RAISING NEW POINTS, LONDON, Feb. 17. The “Daily Express” states that its opinion is that Chen is simply raising new points in order to delay the signing of the agreement, and adds:— “This may soon be put to test in a manner that will set all doubts at .rest.” ■ -