One of the ways in which the Cantonese Government is obtaining supplies is through direct trade with Vladivostok, in Russian ships. A few weeks ago the papers re ported the arrival of a Soviet vessel at Canton with arms and ammunition, petroleum, and men. Since then there been a continuous stream of Russian ships to Chinese port. 1 ave it on the best of authority that six thi steamers have been noted passing Hongkong within the space of one week.
The more nervous individuals attach " sinister significance to this merce much a factor as trafic, hi it {a probable that com any "designs" against this Colony.
All the same, everyone is prepared for possible _eventualities. The arrival of the aeroplane-carrier Hermes on Monday hi comed as forming an hitherto lucking. But chief interest centres in the persistent reports of an impending conflict between the "Red" forces at Canton and the sections opposed to the Sovietization of Kuangtung.
From mere rumours these reports have developed into substantial accounts of friction in the Cantonese camp, well as preparations on a large scale by the Yunnanese and Kuangsi generale.
Nevertheless, all this preparation will take a great deal of time, especially if the Bolshevist element fare to be driven out for good. Tu the meantime, there is little sign of weakening by the Kaomintang in its declared "Red" madness, the effects of its hostility continue to manifest themselves here.
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