WAR IN CHINA
ULTIMATUM TO WUCHANG SURRENDER OF CITY DEMANDED GENERAL BOMBARDMENT THREATENED (By DJleotrio Telegraph-Oopyrlßht.) (Australian & N./.. Oablo Association.) (Rec Oct 9, 10.10 a.in.) .' PEKIN, 00. 8. There is intense military activity in tin- vicinity of f\uikiang. An ultimatum lias.been delivered by the red", lo W.nchang, demanding surrender. If expires at, noon on Sunday and if it is not accepted there will be a general bombardment. Peace over tnres are proceeding, and there is a possibility of the defenders surrendering. Meantime, frenzied swarming of the city gates 'by the populace con liniies . daily. During . the limited periods the gales are. open. It is estimated that. 12,000 inhabitants are leaving daily, .crossing the river to Hankow in 'launches and lighters, which are. overcrowded, resulting in many being pushed overboard and drowned. Naval forces from all warships are landing at Hankow in preparation for Sunday's anti-foreign demonstration in collection with the anniversary of the republic.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 9 October 1926, Page 7
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154WAR IN CHINA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 9 October 1926, Page 7
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