Macao, Jan. 23
During the past three days the Chinese ': c-> reinforced—tteir troops at Chinsan near Macao. The troops now number 1,500 men. Armed launches are also patrolling the neighbouring weters.
These demonstrations sre preted as a protest against the action of the Portuguc:> in continuing to reclaim the foreshore betwee: Green Island and Portas do Cerco.—Reuter- 3 Macao, Jan. 24.
Fearing disturbances as a result of the events of the past few days there is a large exodus of Chinese to Hongkong and Canton.
The Chinese troops are constructing fortifications at Lappa, which commands Macao, and are digging trenches beyond the "Barrier."—
Hongkong, Jan. 25.
The Chinese are still leaving Macao.—Reuter-
Macao, Jan, 26.
On Saturday night the Governor ordered the suspension of the reclamation work on the foreshore north of Green Island and also the withdrawal of men and material which included a dredger. Other harbour works are continuing. On Friday afternoon, three Chinese representatives, the military couimander Chin n, Dr. Lim Chi-fong and another conferred with the Governor at Government House. The conference was resumed on Saturday, the Harbour Master being present. On Sunday afternoon the Executive Council deliberated in camera.
Military police and Volunteers are being held in readiness with a view to deporting the hundreds of undesirables who have poured into Macao awaiting an opportunity for looting. The authorities have issued a proclamation in Portuguese and Chinese stating that the relations between the Colony and the Government at Canton are most cordial.—Reuter.
Canton, Jan. 27.
The Portuguese have temporarily stopped the reclamation work near Chin Sang owing to the protest of the Canton authorities. The Canton Government despatched troops on January 92 and also a deputy to investigate the witter. At present the case is under consideration by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Portuguese Consul General.—Reuter.
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