After his return from Russia, Hu does not seem to be much impressed by the Bolshevik principles, although he pays lip service to. that government and its organizations. He is even suspected of having anti-red tendencies. Both Hu and Wang came to Hongkong to avoid the strong undercurrent of conflict between the red party, to which W: belongs, and the anti-red party which Hu is involved. The second extraordinary meeting of the Central Executive Committee is to be held;, and conflict between the lefe_wing and zight of the Kuomingtang may possibly break out. Martial law is declared in Canton and a state of suspense prevails. The outcome of the Conference is watch. ed with unabated interest by all residents in Hongkong, Chinese and foreign.
Both gentlemen positively refuse to see visitors, much less to be inter viewed. Taking advantage of Hi presence in Hongkong, many dismissed or "out-of-power" generals and politicians residing here or in Macao are urging him to ce-operate with General Hsu Tsung-chih in Shanghai to start a moveineft to overthrow the present" regiiié - in Canton. Mr. Hu however, refasés to offend General Chiang Kai-shek; the Canton dictator.
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