The Archive · 1927

Conditions on the

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Banditry Rife: Strikes at Wuhu and Kiukiang Ended A report from Hankow states that, from all appearances, the country between Changlin and Shasi is under no military nor civil control whatever, Banditry is therefore prevalent. Gen, Chen Tui-yuan Who was surrounding the 37th Nationalist Army was expected in Hankow on Saturdi The strike of coolies employed by Butterfield & Swire in Kiukiang is now over, without concessions and work was' recommenced as usual.

At Wuhu the strike is finished also. The Commi: sioner of Customs considered it advisable to take up residence on the river, according to another item from Wuhu, and latest reports state that he is still living afloat, but that he was able to go ashore without meeting opposition. Ho went to his residence and found, that it had been visited by a small mob, The Vied-Consul's residence at Nanking is reported badly used by soldiers who upon leaving the house cut down trees and a telegraph pole.

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