New Britain herald., 1927-02-03
Negotiations Fail

Washington, Feb. CEN - Fail- ure thus far of American govern- ment peace overtures to strike a responsive chord among the Pek- ing and Cantonese war lords, in China. has served to turn atten- ton here for the time being on developments looking to renewal Of negotiations between the British and the Cantonese nationalists at Hankow over concessions.
 Although the outcome of any new conversations between British Charge OMalley and Eugene Chen. Cantonese foreign minister, would have little effect on Ameri- can Chinese relations, because this country has no such concession problem to face, Chinese situation observers here believe clearing up of the British Cantonese phase would advance greatly the pros peaceful directions.
 The British embassy says the London government has not indi- cated any intention to change It's policy as to sending large protec tive forces to Shanghai as a result of the Cantonese, protest against such a move. London dispatches reporting new instructions as hav- ing been sent Charge OMalley, however, indicate that some of ha other points.
 Washington Relieved
 Washington government officials were considerably relieved today over reports from Admiral C. W. Williams. commanding the Asiatic fleet, declaring the evacuation Of American and British citizens rom interior Chinese provinces was being carried out without a sign of disturbance.
 Twetty-four Americans and 52 English he reported, had joined a general exodus from Chung King. Szechwan province, while many Japanese were preparing to leave Changsha. already evacuated bv 12 Americans and an unknown number of British women and children. The latter went to Han Row.
 A strike in a Chinese owned cot ton mill was described as the only disturbance interfering with gen crally quiet situation at Shanghai, where British and American naval forces are concentrating.
 While many American mission- aries have abandoned their posts in inland China to be nearer ports of cmbarIlation should the need arise for their departure from the country. an announcement made in Richmond. Va. hy Dr. r. j. Love Of the southern Baptist con- ,ention. said all missionaries Of that church in China were main taining their posts.
 Drive in shanghai.
 Shanghai, Feb. 2 (P-Prcssure Of the Cantonese forces which shortly are expected to launch a drive on Shanghai has forced Marshal Sun Chuan- Fang. defender Of inc city to withdraw the center of his army 10 Yenchow. 75 miles inland on the Tsientang river, to strengthen his po- sition.
 Although the readiustmcn' in his line was denied at Suns headquar- ters here, the move was confirmed by trustworthy foreign sources. sun, however, has suffered nothing like a major defeat
 Other reports concerning Canton cse operations say ,n" Cantonese have received recent endorsements in the Chuchow region, the new troops probably being Hunanese who are rated the best in the southern armies.
 [, Is generally believed that the Tue along the Tsiratang river will shortly be thn snrn" o' a major "n- atc.m"nt wherein 'he Cantonese will att'mnt io break through for a fur ihn~ alyarr" toward Shanghai.
 l,.nn' establishment of cH 'om< sara,e, amounting to l-2 per cent