'The Kuomintang Bolsheviks in Canton intend to wait no longer before' putting into operation the
Jand capit kuangtung residents {of one Der cent on the wealth for the raising of funds to support the workers now on strike. So far Agency of Soviet:
"Verified Facts"
Peking, Aug. 29.
With reference to the recent arrest of Chinese in. Moscow the Tass (Rosta News Agency) communicates to-day a statement of verified facts."
This statement alleges that a plot against the life of Mr. Tanaka, new Japanese Ambassador in Moscow, in which a small group of Chinese, including three members of the Chinese Diplomatic Mission, were implicated, was discovered on July Government had to take preventive measures as a result of which six Chinese, who were not connected with the diplomatic Mission, were arrested and at the Chinese Government'
Yequest were sent to China for tri in a Chinese Court The three members of the Chinese Diplomatic Mission had never been arrested, but the Chinese Government, being informed of the plot, thought fit to recall them to Peking.
According to Chinese reports the persons arrested were students sent to Moscow by Marshal Chang Tso-lin for the purpose of investigating the relations between Moscow and the Kuomintang.—Reuter's Pacific Service. most of those appointed as sors and collectors in connexion, With this tax have shown themselves Nery reluctant to take up their duties. The authorities do not expect a large collection from those towns and cities where the Red forces are not stronger than the People's volunteers, Many strikers have discontinued Work on the road ito: Whampoa, The people are raising trouble because of the use of their Iand and the strike committee has requested Several companies of troops. to "supervise the work. and protect the strikers."—Reuter's Pacific Serins icici det ati her reproduction prohibited without permission.
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