DANGER IN CHINA

Evening Star, Issue 18980, 30 June 1925, Page 5

DANGER IN CHINA

POSITION ACUTE AT HOIHOW TWO BOLSHEVISTS ARRESTED Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright PEKING, Juno 29. According to a Shanghai telegram, on the arrival of the P. and O. steamer Mantua two Russians (Dosser and his wife), who were suspected of being Bolshevists, were arrested. The couple went to Hongkong from Shanghai a few ’days previously on route to Canton to take charge of the interests of a Soviet oil syndicate. Tho Hongkong police refused a landing and sent them back* to Shanghai, whore they were searched and a quantity of Bolshevist literature was found. Tho Labor situation at Shanghai is unchanged, hut there is continucd_ stonethrowing at tho tramcars and omnibuses. The Hoikow demonstrations were more violent, and the posit-ion is acute. Students are pouring in and stirring up trouble. Tho British submarine L 33 arrived at Foochow in consequence of rumors of tin attack on the cable station. Tho British Consul requested llio protection of the Military Governor, which was granted. —Reuter. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. HONGKONG, Juno 28. (Received Juno 30, at 1.00 a.m.) The English and French Consuls-General have requested all foreigners other than Britishers and French to leave the Shamcen as a precautionary measure. Tho Chinese banks have reopened.Reuter. AUSTR ALIAN CRUISER RETURNING. MELBOURNE, June 29. If, is officially announced that the cruiser Brisbane is due back in Australian waters early in August. PORTUGAL MOVING. LISBON, Juno 29. (Received Juno 50, at 11.15 a.m.) Owing to the anti-foreign agitation in China, two warships and a transport with troops and munitions will be sent to Macao from Portugal It is reported that a force of native troops may also bo £ent_ fropt Mozambique (Portuguese East Africa). Reuter.

EXCHANGE OF NOTES. CHINESE IMPOSSIBLE DEMANDS. LONDON, June. 29. (Received Juno 30, at 11.35 a.m.) Tho British Note to the Chinese Government concerning the Rnuking riot protests strongly against the outrage, and reserves the right to demand full reparation for all tho damage done, and an apology for the insult to the British Hag. A Chinese Note to the Anglo-French Consuls demands a British aiiologyi the punishment of tho senior officers concerned, the withdrawal of all ships from Kwangtnng waters, excepting two despatch boats, and compensation for all loss of life and property. The Roto states that it is known that the French did not fro the first shot, but, hearing the British fire, the French also opened fire. Tho Note also states that the inquiry has begun with the American, Russian, and German Consuls, and associations of work«ers and the farmers. Tho Nolo advises that no nnro gunboats will be allowed to como and further incite tho people. The Chinese authorities at Hankow’ having guaranteed prohibition of demonstrations, tho British authorities have withdrawn the volunteer pickets, and arc dismantling the defences. There have been extensive, demonstrations and processions at Kaifengfo and Hankow.

A report from Canton states that the defences round tire English and French Concession have been extensively strengthened, including double lines nf sandbags and trenches. Another detachment of Panjabi troops has arrived, 'j ho strike and boycott continue. Mr L. S. Amery (Secretary of State for the Dominions) has telegraphed to tho Governor of Hongkong assuring him of his support.—Renter. THE ARRESTED RUSSIANS. PEKING, Juno 29. (Received June 30, at 12.20 p.m.) M. Dower and his wife were charged with being undesirables, and having in their possession literature liable to _ cause a breach of tho peace, 'I he police evidence showed that the documents found on the accused included one from Russia declaring that tho strikes in Canton were excellent for Russian trade. Another acknowledged the receipt of 60,000 cold roubles for tho purpose of fighting Imperialism. Dosser alleged that the papers -ere given to him in scaled packages, lor delivery to certain persons. He declared that tho police wore actuated by motives of vengeance against him. He, also stated that his wife knew nothing of the documents.

Dosser was remanded till .Friday on a bail of 20,000d01. .His wifo was released under bond.- —Renter,