CHINESE TROUBLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19348, 1 July 1925, Page 11

CHINESE TROUBLE

BOLSHEVIK UNDERSIR ABLES INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE PEKING, June 29.

Dosser and his wife were charged with being undesirables and having possession of literature liable to cause a breach of the peace. The police evidence showed that the documents found on accused included one from Russia, declaring that the strikes in Canton were excellent for Russian trade. Another acknowledged receipt of 60,000 gold roubles for the purpose of fighting Imperialism. Dosser alleged the papers were given him in scaled packages for delivery to certain persons. He declared that the police were actuated by motives of ven geance against him. He also st ate* I that his wife knew nothing of the documents. Dosser was remanded till Friday on bail of 20,000 dollars, and his wife was released under bond. EXCHANGE OF NOTES BOTH SIDES DEMAND APOLOGIES LONDON, June 29. The British Note to the Chinese Government concerning the Kiukiang riot protests strongly against the outrage and reserves the right to demand full reparation for all damage done and an apology for insult 1o the British flag. The Chinese Note to the British and French Consuls demands a British apology, the punishment, of the senior officers concerned, withdrawal of all ships from Kwangtung waters excepting two despatch boats, compensation for all loss of life and property. The Note states that it is known that the French did not fire first, but hearing the British fire the French also opened fire. It also states that an inquiry has begun with the American, Russian, and German Consuls and associations of workers and farmers. The Note advises that no more gunboats will be allowed to come and further incite the people. The Chinese authorities at Hankow having guaranteed the prohibition of demonstrations, the British authorities have withdrawn the volunteer pickets, anil are dismantling the defences. There have been extensive demonstrations ami processions at Kaifeng and Hankow. A report from Canton states that the defences round the English and French concessions have been extensively strengthened, including double lines of sandbags and trenches. Another detachment of Punjabi troops has arrived. The strike and boycott continue. Mr L. S. Amery has telegraphed to the Governor of Hongkong assuring him of support.