New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
KELLOGG SOON TO |. ISSUE STATEMENT ON CHINA POLICY
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long journey through northern China. A conflict on a wide scale between northern and southern forces, the correspondent adds, cannot be long deferred. .'..."
 The Daily Mirror understands that Lieutenant General Sir Charles Har- ington is likely to appointed com mander-in-chief in China. General Harrington who had a splendid record in the European war, further distinguished himself in the postwar negotiations with Turkey.
 Duncan in Charge London, Jan. 25 UP)-While Great Britain masses troops in one of her greatest military movements since the World War, Major General John Duncan, hero of the ill-fated Gallipoli expedition. prepared to sail to answer command of the thousands of British troops now in Shanghai or en route to its defense.
 Accelerated by reports of the convergence of the victorious troops of South China upon Shanghai, where 10000 foreigners have sought safety in concessions, the war office and the government have jointly evolved broad military program to meet what is generally conceded to be an impending crisis Announcement of the sailing of Duncan and the assembling of a full force of British soldiers for overseas service came simultaneous ly with the scheduling of a special cabinet meeting for tomorrow. the suggestion that the opening of par liament be advanced from Feb. s because of the threatening situation in China and the centering of all governmental interest in the con- versations between Foreign Minister Chen of South China and British Counsellor O'Malley.
 A total of 16,000 troops have been ordered for service in China, the war department announced. They comprise three brigades, an armor- ed car company. auxiliary machine gun, artillery and airplane units. All are fully equipped for service in the Far East.
 General Duncan insisted, however, that the sailing of British forces is essentially prec 'tionary move ment.
 T do not anticipate that the Can tonese will enter Shanghai before my arrival there February 26," he said.
 Prompt Action Needed
 The recent victory of the Canton csc near Hing Pc, which has put them in position for direct drive upon Shanghai, official quarters feel. has thrust upon the war office and the admiralty the necessity of prompt action.
 The British cabinet, after confer ences on Chinese policy, was under stood to have decided upon a dual policy for China:
 First, conclllatory negotiations with the Cantonese for an agree ment without resort to arms.
 Secondly, a determination to de- fend its concessions in Shanghai and throughout China at any cost.
 O'Malley, who thus far has re- ceived from Chen only the demand that all foreigners evacuate all con- sessions, has been instructed to make certain specific offers to the Chinese. If the offers are accepted, the danger may be removed with out bloodshed.
 The government was concentrat- ing enough troops to insure ade- uate defense Of the 21-mile front of British concessions and to guaran- tee the removal of British residents scattered through the country.
 Sudden Move Explained.
 The suddenness of the British movement was explained by experts as due to the fact that the Canton- csc were marching upon Shanghai while it takes eight weeks for Brit ish forces to reach there from Eng land and three weeks from India. Should a sudden emergency devel- op, additional endorsements would