CHINESE TURMOIL CANTONESE IN RETREAT

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10308, 18 January 1927, Page 5

CHINESE TURMOIL

CANTONESE IN RETREAT

SPANISH BISHOPS HOME LOOTED. (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) SHANGHAI, jan. id. The Cantonese lost the last strong hold in Chekiang by Setuclietanfnng's recapture of Ningpo. The defeated forces are retreating to Fukien. Despite a promise to the consular body, no protection was afforded to the Dominican premises at Natai. The Spanish bishop's residence in the foreign, quarter, was looted and the Y.M.C.A., two mission churches, and certain mission residences were looted, also a British subject was robbed by a- mob composed largely of soldiers. ‘ So far there have been no casualties.

An anti-Christian mob threatens to loot churches in the foreign quarter to-morrow.—A.N .Z.C.A.

NO NEARER SETTLEMENT AT HANKOW. DISQUIETING NEWS FROM OPPOSITE CANTON. BRITISH OFFICIALS UNEASY. (Received Jan. 17, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 17. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says that numerous telegrams from Mr O’Malley haye not disclosed any definite progress in the conversations between Mr O’Malley and Chen. Meanwhile news from the foreign concession on the Chamien River island opposite Canton is disquieting. Some of the highest British officials in the Chinese Maritime Customs have communcated with London, expressing concern as to the future or their administration unless the treaty Powers adopt a firm attitude. Thev‘ recall the rapid decline in the authority and prestige of the Lowers in recent months. —A.N.Z.C.A. FRENCH PACIFIC POLICY IN CHINA. “DEFENCE OF SHANGHAI QUITE ANOTHER MATTER.” (Received Jan. 17, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, Jan. u. Do Matin, outlining France’s policy, says: “The Powers agree to the establishment of two and a-half per cent, surtax, and the possibility of modifying the extra-territorial regime/but this is not an opportune moment to make a concerted declaration regarding China. The defence of Shanghai, however, is quite another matter.” —A.N.Z.C.A.

FORTIFYING SHANGHAI CONCESSION.

(Received Jan. 17, 10 p.m.) ' LONDON, Jan. 17. The Daily Mail’s Shanghai correspondent says the authorities art placing barbed wire in position in tac foreign settlement against a possible attack bv Cantonese. Steel grates are being erected in the French concession, blocking each street.—-mm. BELGIANS NEGOTIATE WITH CH IN A. NEW TREATY ON EQUALITY BASIS W ANTED. (Received Jan. 17, 10 p.m.) PEKING, Jan. i. . Belgium has decided to immediately negotiate with the Peking Government for a new treaty on an equality basis, abandoning rights under the Belgo-Ohinese treaty.—Sun.