CHINA
SITUATION AT KIUKIANG DANGER FDR FOREIGNERS CHINESE AUTHORITIES HELPLESS (Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian h N.Z Gable Association.) (Received 3rd Jan.. 10.35 a.in.) SHANGHAI, 3rd Jan.
Messages from Kiuwiang slate that the situation is pregnant with danger for foreigners. A general strike was de-' clared at the British concession to starve out residents, necessitating food supplies and relief being rushed from Hangkow. In an attempt, to break the boycott six naval vessels guarding lives landed every available man for protection, and to demonstrate.
The concession is picketed by strikers to prevent food entering. Chinese authorities declare they are helpless to restore order. At present lighting is cut off. His Majesty’s Ship Wyvevn and other vessels are assisting with searchlights. • '
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 4 January 1927, Page 5
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119CHINA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 4 January 1927, Page 5
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