The Archive · 1928

Hankow Executions

Hankow, Mar. 12.

Despite the recent numerous execution, Hankow is again suffering from a' strong communist scare. Persistent rumours are afloat, among the Chinese to the effect that a sanguinary uprising is planned for March 15. Numbers of the troops stationed here are reported to possess decidedly communist Teanings and, to have promised their support to the civilian communists. The Chit ies are on the alert, and It is expected that martial Jaw will again be declared before the end of the month.

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