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Grey River Argus, 13 January 1927, Page 5

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HANKOW CONCESSION. British Demand. SHANGHAI, January Jl. Negotiations regarding the BritD’i Concession Hankow will be opened immediately Mr O’Malley arrives. Eight British destroyers have arrived at Hankow. FRENCH AT HANKOW. INTEND TtTsTAY ON. (Reed. Jan. 12 nt 8.40 p.m/) PARIS, J a >. 12. The authorities contradict a report that it has been decided to ova/uate the French Concession in Hankow, where there are sixty Frenchmen and five hundred foreigners. BRITISH REP. AT HANKOW. HONDO?-. Jan. 12. Mr O’Malley must by row have arrived at Hankow for the purpose al conferring with General Chen. British Demands. FOR HANKOW CONCESSION. TO BE RESTORED. (Recd. Jan. 12 at 9.40 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 12. The British Cabinet this afternoon will consider the China situation. The “Daily Express” states:— ‘Air O'Malley (British repreesntative) has been instructed to demand the uncon- | ditional withdrawal of the Cantone-e from the British Concession at Hankow and its restoration to the British authorities ” BRITISHERS FEARFUL. THAT MUCIITIONEY WILL BE LOST. (Recd. Jan. 12 at 8.40 p.m.) LONDON. Jan. 12. Mr Smallwood, cabling to the Da’ly Telegraph from Peking, says: “ ‘Bla< k depression’ are the only words which describe the sentiment of the Briti-a in China, who feel themselves abandoned by their Government. If the British banks remain closed over t’’.c , Chinese New Year, early in February, a financial crisis is likely to arise. I!■ less vigorous action is takei thirty millions of British capital will be jettisoned, which will mean financial ruin for main.” Stand by Foreigners. CERTAIN AT SHANGHAI. WITH PLENTY OF NAVAL FORCES (Reed. Jan. 12 at 9.40 p.m.) LONDON, .lan. 12. The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic eorresp<Hident says: “A strong proclamation has been issued by the Shanghai Municipal Council, foreshadowing a resolute defence against tiny encroachment. This has created considerable satisfaction in London. It is recognised that, whatever the positions tn the Middle and Upper Yangtze regions Shanghai is certainly defensible, since xA is accessible at all times for large | naval forces. The attitude of the Shanghai Council is warmly supported by the British trailing circles and other circles in close touch with China. FOREIGN FORCES. SHANGHAI. January 11. An unconfirmed report states tha 1 arrangement.-- have been made to des. patch 1800 British and 2000 American troops to Shanghai, with several thousand Japanese held in readiness it. Japan, to reach Shanghai at the latest in 36 hours. .M ANILA, January 11. Three hundred marines front Guam have departed fur Shanghai. ('ANTON SITUATION. A VERSION FROM SHANGHAI. SHANGHAI, January 11. The situation at Canton has been riotous since the transfer of the Government, northwards. Agitators and extremists are uncontrollable. Labour pickets parade the streets, carrying swords mid pistols, and on the slightest pretext engage in affrays. The Government regulations are defied mid the whole aspect is one of chaos. What the Chinese Want. TO BE rT.EE OF COERCION. MISSIONARY’S OUTSPOKEN DEFENCE. (Recd. Jan. 12 at 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 11. “The people of China,” said the Rev erend -Mr Chavasse, at the Clerical (!»»• fcrence, “are only trying to be Yellow—not Bed. They purchased fou? million copies of the Scriptures J ast year. The Eastern races are inclined Io reject Christ, because we clothe Hin in the Union Jack! ” BANDITS KILL 1000 PEOPLE. NEED OF NEW GOV ERN M ENT. SHANGHAI, January 11. A private message from Shantung records a terrible massacre by bandits of the inhabitants of the town of AVangvhahpao, fifty miles eastward of the birthplace of Confucius, Cufu. They actively opposed the bandits who thereupon awaited reinforcements and surrounded the village. Ihvj sit it on lire and slaughtered all the oc cupanta, without respect for age or sex, Some were burned to death in then homes mid others were shot when attempting to escape. Small children were pulled to pieces. The inhabitants, numbering om thousand, were entirely exterminated. RUSSO —JAPANESE TREATY. TOKIO, January 11. Moscow reports that the satisfaetor conclusion of the long negotiated Rm so-Japanese Treaty, giving Japan hug forestry concessions in the mmtimo pri vinces"of Russia. The Japanese regal' the terms as exceptionally favourabli