The Archive · 1911

Position in Canton

THE CRUSHING OF CANARDS

Hongkong, Nov. 1.

Canton is quiet, The wildest rumours have prevailed since the revolutionary demonstration last Saturday, when the rebel flag was hoisted over the meet horse of of the seventy-two guilds amid intense enthusiasm.

Viceroy Chang Ming-chi hes issued a proclamation threatening to execute anyone who flies the rebel flag, the result being that not a single specimen of rebel bunting Las been seen anywhere.

Thousands of refugees have come to Hongkong during the past week.—Our Own Correspondent.

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