London, July 4.
It is being persistently rumoured that the next German coup will not be directed against Danzig, against Rumania and Hungary.
Commenting on these rumours, the "Manchester Guardian" stated that they emanate from German sources and aim at diverting public attention in England from the German activities in Danzig.
Regarding Hungary, the paper added, it is possible that Germany will decide upon diplomatic action first. Public opinion in Hungary is growing more and more hostile to the Reich, and this is causing no little concern in Berlin.—Havas.
Twenty out of thirty Russians, who were signed on by the Ching Printing Finishing Ca. some time dgo to replace striking Chinese workers at the company's Lun Chang mill at Pootung, have been stricken down with poisoning, the "North-China Daily Daily News" was informed by a British Consular officer yesterday.
After an examination of all the affected persons by Dr. W. Korec, however, it was later discovered that all the men were suffering from food poisoning and there is no suspicion of foul play, a reporter was informed.
Twelve of the men were reported to be in a serious condition, but enquiries last night elicited the information that none of them was in danger, and they are expected to be able to start work again shortly. It is believed that the men, who mess together at the mill, had eaten some affected food, probably on Monday.
All the Russians were employed by the company following a serious strike at the mill when Chinese workers in the power house downed tools, adopted an ugly attitude, and injured a British employee there.
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