While no statement regarding the landing of foreign marines at Canton to protect the Maritime Customs is obtainable' from the Waichiaopu, well-informed Chinese circles are of opinion that the Government had previous knowledge of this action on the part of the foreign Powers, and they point out the necessity of maintaining the integrity of this great revenue, dwelling on the present inability of the Government to safeguard its own interest at Canton Furthermore, it is pointed out that Dr. Sun Yat-sen's forces have recently been increased and that if he should be allowed to handle the Customs revenues they would be used to prosecute hostilities against. the Government. Intelligence from Canton indicates that the foreign Powers are acting conjointly.
The present naval concentration at Canton consists of four British vessels, one French, two American and one Japanese, while one Italian gunboat. is speeding to join the. others.—Reuter.
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