Shameen, April 1.
Yesterday afternoon delegates from the Inland Water Transport Guild visited the British steamer, Fatshan and demanded $100. each from the firemen and sailors. The Intter did not accede to this demand and when representatives of the! Seamen's Union called in the police the offending delegates were removed to custody, It is understood that British women and children have been ordered to evacuate Canton City and to leave for Shameen or for Hongkong.
A company of British soldiers expected heve for the defence of Shameen.
The Provincial Government {s issuing a warning to Cantonese not to molest peaceful foreigners at Canton.
Troops Sent to Shameen Apr. 2.
Seventy men of King's Own Scottish Borderers arrived this afternoon from Hongkong on board, H, M. S. Tarantula, They have been billetted at the Canton Club.
Forty Machine Gunners and Equipment Sent Apr. 3.
A further batch of 70 men of the King's Own Scottish Border landed from H. M.S. Moth this: afternoon from' Hongkong and are billeted at the Canton Qlub, Forty, Scottish machine-gunners are due to-morrow with equipment
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