LATE CABLE NEWS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2315, 25 March 1930, Page 5

LATE CABLE NEWS

DESPERATE CAR THIEVES. FOUR CAPTURED. ALL MERE BOYS. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. (Received 11 a.m.) VANCOUVER, March 2& Four car thieves at Buffalo, all under 20 years of age, were killed in a pistol duel with the police. One was identified as the slayer of a police officer' a month ago. The fifth member of the gang was wounded and taken to hospital, btlfcescaped from the operating room by means of a drain-pipe, leaving a trail of blood. TROUBLE IN CHINA. SKIRMISHING AND PLUNDERING-. DETAILS OF FIGHTING. Australian Press Assn— United Service SHANGHAI, March 24. Commandeering footstuffs, the oeeupation of the telegraph and wireless stations, the seizure of the railway rolling stock,"and slight skirmishing have been the chief features of the latest. anti-Nanking rebellion. So far dozens of former notorious war lords, great and small, are seizing: the present opportunity to recommence military activity, joining the rebels and receiving appointments, but tie majority are unable to contribute more than personal services.

It is reported that American and Italian marine reinforcements are en route to the Peking Legation, from Chinwanntao, for the purpose of protecting the foreign nationals in the event of disturbances arising.

'The rebels apparently intend to double drive on Hankow and Nanking*, utilising the railways in both instances, but it is not yet clear whether the present uprising has intentions of attempting to destroy the Nanking Government or merely establishing an Independent Government in Peking. Both sides are vigorously distributing propaganda in order to obscure tie real intentions.

Reliable information is unobtainable, Shansi circles claim the decisive defeat of Hanfuchu, a former Shansi General, who recently seceded to Naking. It is alleged Hans troops fled before the Shansi onslaught, led by Sun Tien Ying, leaving arms and munitions on the field. Han is said to be ready to retire and hand over command to bis: subordinates.

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIAPERSECUTION ceases/ RESTORATION OF CITIZENSHIP. Australian Press Assn —United Service MOSCOW, March 23. The Central Executive of the Soviet Government has ordered cessation of economic pressure amounting to persecution of all disenfranchised members of the population, this ending the campaign to rid cities and industrial areas of all unfriendly elements. These w3t now be given lodging allowance, food ration, and permission to build houses and send their children to State schools. Complete citizenship is restored to all self-supporting members of families, provided that they are engaged in reproductive labour.