New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Japan Absolutely De- nies Any Intention of Giving Aid But Soviets Are Helping General Feng.
Coolidge Orders U. s. Forces to Be Prepared to Act in Protection of Americans in Orient.

San Francisco, June 6. (AP)-- With localized fighting reported at Canton between Cantonese and Yum nanese, events of far greater im- portance than the sporadic demon- strations by students and strikers are indicated as imminent in China.
 Advices in the hands of the Wash ington government indicated a swift approach of general warfare for military mastery in the republic.
 Russia Giving Aid
 The foac heads of the impend- ing trouble were seen at Chang Tso- Lin, Manchurian war lord, reported in Washington advices to have the sympathy of Japan, and Feng Yu- Hsiang, the Christian general, who admittedly is receiving active and material assistance from soviet Rus sia.
 Denial, however, that Chang had any moral or financial aid from Japan. was made by high govern- mont officials at Toyko, who added that the island empire was having difficult time to back herself finan- ciaIly at present. The Japanese of- ficiaIs also declared that while the situation was being watched, that war in northern China was not i'm minent.
 Denies Any Part
 The Japanese government insisted 1t had no intention of taking part in any difficulties between the two Chinese leaders An aide of General Chang was reported recently to have yisitd Toyko, seeking financial assist ance, but Japanese foreign office spokesman declared that none was being furnished Chang. Denial also was made that the Japanese had sent an ultimatum to Picking to halt Shanghai disturbances or Japanese troops would enter China.
 Toyko advices said it was admitted that Chang and Russian soviet of- ficials were negotiating regarding dispute over the Chinese Eastern railway and that Russia had concen- trated troops at the Russian end of .he railway, but hostilities were not looked for. Feng was said to have received supply of arms from Rus sia, but Japanese officials did not believe he was strong enough to combat Chang.
 The Washington reports however, indicated that Feng had a follow ing of 175,000 not far below the 2O0,00O men commanded by Chang. Munitions and arms were reported Altering through Mongolia to Feng despite Changs control of the Chi nese eastern railway.
 Clash Coming Soon
 While the two Chinese lead ITS have had no open clash. recent direct reports indicated that 1t could not be long delayed. These circum- stances, it was stated at Washing ton, gave significance to the student outbreaks at Shanghai and else- where. The student demands were said to synchronize exactly with so- viet propaganda broadcast in China since the arrival in Picking of the soviet ambassador.
 To Protect Americans
 President Coolidge who has been advised of the Chinese situation, tn- tends that the American naval craft in Chinese waters and marine land ed at Shanghai, and other detach- ments shall be utilized for the pro- tection of American lives and prop erty. The Washington government does not intend to become involved unless actual necessity 10 protect Americans prompts action. Should future developments make neceS- sary a change in its policy. however, 1t was indicated that concerted ac- ton by all governments to protect their citizens would be agreed upon.
 Clash at Canton
 Tn the clash at Canton, the Can tonese drove Yunnanese troops from the city. A general strike was threatened there, Trouble has been brewing in Canton for weeks, the chief dispute being between the peo- ple's party. of which Dr. Sun Yat- Sen was leader and the Yunnanese troops over the distribution of taxes.
 Meanwhile the strike situation al the international settlement al Shanghai. where 25.000 foreigners live. was unchanged. but shops in the neighboring French concession were reopening. The financial sys- tenn of the city was reported disor- ganized. with exchange rates fiuctu- ating wildly. Demonstrations of sympathy with the victims Of the Shanghai strike riots were reported at Annoy.
 250.000 on Strike Shanghai. June tAP)-The strike of Chinese in protest against the activities of the foreign powers in connection with the recent riot ing here is spreading to the French concession. It was estimated today that 250.n0o were on strike through out the city. although q number Of gtaffs had resumed work.
 Approximately i,Soo marines and bluejackets have been landed.