CHINA.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19879, 21 February 1920, Page 9

CHINA.

t THE SHANTUNG QUESTION. GREAT DEMONSTRATION. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyxigh) Australian and N.Z, Cable Association. (Received February 21, 8.40 a.m.) SHANGHAI, February 20. Thousands participated in a demonstration calling on the. Government to refuse to enter into negotiations with Japan over Shantung, and requesting tiio Government to refer the subject to the League of Nations. The demonstration, which lasted more than two days, took the form of a mass meeting, with parades and the closing of Chinese stores. NORTH AND SOUTH CHINA. (Received February 21, 8.40 a.m.) NEW YORK, February 20. Tho Washington correspondent of the “New York Times" reports that it is expected that a state of virtual agreement will bo reached between North and South China. A final conference for the settlement of difficulties will probably be held a,t Shanghai shortlyit is understood that both the Pekin ami Canton Parliaments will dissolve, and a new Parliament, which will sit at Pekin, will be elected. The VicePresidency of China will be filled by the election of a southern leader. The demobilisation of a large part of the lorces will also be carried out.