TROUBLE IN CHINA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 13 June 1936, Page 7

TROUBLE IN CHINA

MILITARY MOVEMENTS DISCOUNTED (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) - - . LONDON, 10th June. . “The Times’s” Shanghai correspondent says that the principal differences between the National Government and Kwangtung and Kwangsi are that the latter have built up powerful military organisations over which Nanking has no control and that a large portion of tthe funds used for the purpose has been obtained from Nanking. A further complication is the' large amount of nationalised silver which should be deposited in the National Exchequer, which is now being held in Canton.

The opinion is expressed generally that the present military movements in Kwangtung and Kwangsi are concerned not so much with patriotic ebullition as a demonstration to indicate that the military leaders are not prepared to relinquish either their • independence or their silver without resistance. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that there is a strong desire, especially among the younger elements throughout China, to oppose Japan by force. Hence what appears to be only an internal complication might become something more serious. Military movements hitherto have been trifling, and it would be premature to assume that portentous developments are afoot until they are reported on a much greater scale. APPEAL REJECTED NANKING, lrth June. The Canton Government rejected General Chiang Kai-Shek’s appeal to recall the southern forces and await the decisions of the central executive' council on 10th July. The British naval authorities have ordered gunboats from Cicala and Tarantula to proceed to Canton to ensure the safety of British nationals..' FEAR OF CIVIL WAR DIMINISHING , (United Press Association—By Electric 1 ; Telegraph—Copyright) . ’ < h NANKING, 11th June. Cantonese troops have been ordered to halt their advance. Confidence, is growing that civil war will be averted. WAR FEVER SEIZING CANTON ‘ - MILITARY CADETS UNDER ORDERS • •> (Received 13th June, 9.15'a.m.) ■ NANKING, 12th June." ? T 3 While the Kwangtung section of the. southern army was ordered to halt their advance, Kwangsi troops , are reported to have clashed with National/ Government forces. Cantonese military cadets have been ordered to be prepared to go to the front. War fever is seizing Canton.