RED SUCCESSES IN CHINA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19455, 11 October 1926, Page 11

RED SUCCESSES IN CHINA

ATTACK ON KIU-KIANG. CAPITULATION OF WUCHANG DEFENDERS JOIN ENEMY. GENERAL STJN RETREATS. MENACE MORE SERIOUS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received 7.5 p.m.) A. and N.Z. SHANGHAI. Oct. 9. The city of Kiu-kiang, which has been the scene of severo fighting between the main forces of tho Reds and tho anti-Reds, has been partially evacuated by General Sun Chuan-fang, commander-in-chief of the anti-Reds. It is reported by the officers of a Chinese gunboat that Sun has retreated down stream in tho direction of Nanking, which is the seat of government of his five south-eastern provinces, including Shanghai. The anti-Red forces are retreating across the river, thus practically abandoning tho whole of the Yangtse Valley to Red control. As a result British trade in Northern China is menaced, and tho possibility of foreign intervention is brought nearer. The intentions of Sun are not known. It is believed that ho will consolidate his force 3 and defend Nanking. It is reported that thero were many casualties in tho fighting at Kiu-kiang. A British gunboat is standing by for the protection of foreign life and property. The siege of Wuchang has been raised. The defenders, in reply to tho ultimatum from the Reds, agreed to incorporate themselves in the Red army. The ultimatum was delivered yesterday. It demanded the surrender of tho city and gave until noon on Sunday for a reply. Failing its acceptance a general bombardment was threatened. Peace overtures followed and tho possibility of the defenders surrendering was foreseen. Up to the last moment the frenzied storming of the city gates by people anxious to escape was continued in the limited periods during which the gates were open. It is estimated that 12,000 inhabitants left every day. They crossed the river to Hankow in launches and lighters, which were overcrowded. Ono result was that many people were pushed overboard and drowned. Naval forces from all tho warships have been landed at Hankow in preparation for the anti-foreign demonstration which is to be held on Sunday in connection with the anniversary of the Republic. MISSIONARIES FOR CHINA. r DEPARTURE POSTPONED. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN COItRESrONDENT.] DUNEDIN, Saturday. Tho Presbyterian Foreign Mission's executive has definitely decided to defer the departure for China of Nurses Goodson and Robertson and of the. Rev. F. H. Wilkinson until December. By that time it is hoped the position will be clearer, otherwise they will not bo sent even then. Miss F. G. Ogilvie, who has reached Sydney on her way to Canton, has been advised to remain thero for a fortnight. Tho fact that she has been asked to do relieving work in tho London Missionary Society school at Hongkong, should she be unable to proceed to the New Zealand missionary compound at Kong Chucn, makes a difference in her case, but no decision has yet been reached as to her further movements.