EASTERN TROUBLE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 177, 30 June 1925, Page 5

EASTERN TROUBLE.

STRONG BRITISH PROTEST.

PRECAUTIONS IN CANTON. Received June 30, 11.35 a.m. LONDON, June 29. The British Note to the Chinese Gor« eminent concerning the Kiakiang riot protests strongly against the outrage and reserves the right to demand full reparation for all damage done aid an upoliogv for the insult to tho British flag. The Chinese Note to the Anglo-Freneh Consuls demands an apology from Britain, the punishment of the senior officers concerned, the withdrawal, of all ships fnom Kwangtung waters, excepting two despatch boats and compensation for all loss of life and property. The Note states: “It is known that the French did not fire first, but, hearing the Britisli fire, the French also opened fire.” It also states that an inquiry has begun with tile American, Russian and German Consuls and Associations of Workers and Fanners. The Note advises that no more gunboats ran bo allowed to come and further incite the people. The Chinese authorities at Hankow, having guaranteed the prohibition of demonstrations, the British authorities have withdrawn the volunteer pickets and arc dismantling the defences. There have been extensive demonstrations and processions at Kaifcng and Hankow. A report from Canton states that the defences around the English and French Concessions have been extensively strengthened, including double lines of sandbags and trenches. Another detachment of Punjab troops has arrived. The strike and the boycott continue. Mr Amery has telegraphed to the Governor of Hong Kong assuring him of support.—Reuter.

TWO RUSSIANS ARRESTED.

BOLSHEVIK LITERATURE FOUND PEKIN, June 28. According to a Shanghai telegram, on the arrival of the P. and 0. steamer Mantua, two Russians, M. Dosser and his wife, suspected Bolsheviks, were arrested. The couple went to Hong Kong from Shanghai a few days previously en route to Canton, to take charge of the interests of a Soviet oil syndicate. The Hong Kong police refused to allow them to land and sent them back to Shanghai, where they were searched and a quantity of Bolshevik literatim was found. The labour situation at Shanghai is unchanged, hut there is continued stone-throwing at tramears and omnibuses. At Hoi-liow the demonstrations have become more violent and the position is acute. Students are pouring in and stirring up trouble. The British submarine L 33 has arrived at Foochow. In consequence of rumours of an impending attack on the cable station, the British Consul has requested the protection of the military governor, which has been granted. —A. and N.Z. cable.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE

HONG KONG, June 28. 'l’lie Anglo-French Consuls-General have requested all foreigners other than Britishers and French to leave the Shumecn as a precautionary measure. The Chinese hanks have re-opened. —A. and N.Z. cable.

THE CRUISER BRISBANE

MELBOURNE, June 29. It is officially announced that the cruiser Brisbane, which left recently for the East, is duo hack in Australian waters early in August.— Press Association.