Hsia Chao is a name that takes one back in memory to the exciting} days of October last. He received his high office at the hands of Sun precarious.
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coe which hee seats to Teal cen ie Dee levied on eer A Red Undercurrent Tne owners The undercurrent of "Red" trigues is still active. A new organization has sprung into being—"The Bureau for cleaning up the Red element." Tha Canton clique, connected with Chiang Kai-shek, are straining! to grasp a larger share of the profits that Chekiang has brought into the Revolutionary coffers. This move is being strongly resisted by the independent leadership which has always characterized the political wirespullers who are native to the province.
The cordon of governmental restrictions is gradually, but surely, tightening round the activities of religious institutions and schools, It is common knowledge that a scheme fon foot to break to pieces the Christian fabric which has been created through years of devoted and unselfish service for the welfare of the people. This is not surprising] when it ig known that members of the present governing body have announced themselves avowed athiests, The Central Government} of the National Party have made provision for religious toleration—not so Chekiang. "If the present] measure is carried through, no for-ignor may hold even an advisory position in connexion with any Christian School. The talk of mission property being confiscated, is still in the air.
Chuan-fang and, last autumn, being, duped, it is said, he made his premature coup d'etat, which failed with such disastrous results to himself. Mystery shrouded his whereabouts until the Southerners came on the scene. All kinds of rumours were afloat that Hsia was to make a sensational re-appearance but there is little doubt now about his untimely fend. He was shot by order of General Sun Chuan-fang.
Last week, Hangchow, and whole surrounding country, was] visited by a wind storm, the severity of which has not been experienced for many a long year. Some houses collapsed, many were damaged, boats were capsized and the storm occasloned some loas of life.
Rain has TI been falling for about a week and this blessing has brought great relief} to the farming classes. It is feared the late sowing will greatly impair} the rice crop.
The Victory Celebra The "Victory celebrations brought huge crowds to the lakeside. For the most part, it was a merry company, There can be no doubt the <pirit of rejoicing in the Progress of the Revolutionary Army is genuine, profound and cannot be suppressed. This beautiful sheet of water, with
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