On Board Cruiser When of Mine Goes Off Prematurely: Martial Law in Canton Canton, July 2.
A floating mine exploded yesterday morning within a_ hundred yards of the cruiser Wingfang, with Dr. Sun Yat-sen on board. The explosion was premature and no damage was done.
The shock was felt on board the American destroyer Tracey, anchored not far from the Wingfang.
Peking, July 20.
According to the latest telegram from Canton, Dr. Sun Yat-sen is endeavouring to secure the ¢cooperation of Gen. Li Hou-chi and Gen, Lu Yung-hsiang and also the members of the Maintenance of Law Society, with a view to preventing the remaining members of the Old Parliament from proceeding to Peking. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's agents have sent circular letters to all the members who have not yet started for the Capital.
Gen. Yen Chu on July 17 proclaimed martial Jaw in Canton and informed the Consuls that foreign warships must notify the local authorities before passing the Canton forts, while merchant vessels are not allowed to move in_ Canton waters during the night.—Reuter.
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