The ninth anniversary of the foundation of the Republic gave occasion for unusual activity among Bolshevist agents in Shang-bai, On Sunday a special circular was issued broadcast advocating the adoption of Bolshevist ideas. The circular informed the people that the present Government was run solely in the interests of politicians and capitalists, and that these gentlemen could be rendered powerless if the present Government was overthrown. It was suggested that the Chinese would find in Bolshevism ''the only thing worth living for," and that Russia the people had attained their aims after a three years' struggle. The circular concluded with the slogan "Long live Bolshevism,''? and called upon the people to rise.
This circular was distributed freely at meetings which were held in the International and French Settlements, from two motor-cars touring the Settlements, and also among passengers travelling on the tram cars.
A Chinese arrested in con-} nexion with the _distribution of Bolshevik literature was on Tuesday remanded by the Mixed Court authorities for one week, Accused is said to be teacher.
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