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The Nome Daily Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Reports from Hongkong indicate fears that Fukien Province in China may declare independence around May 1, coinciding with a visit by Japanese warships to Amoy. Influx of arms and Formosans raises alarms of potential conflict. General Chang Fa Kuei seeks military aid from Canton.
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(By The Associated Press)
Hongkong, April 15. -
Informed Chinese Sources linked the report that several Japanese warships would visit Amoy about May 1st, with news that Fukien Province would declare itself an independent state. Spokesmen declined the possibility of armed conflict would be avoided May 1st to coincide with the arrival of the Japanese fleet, with thirty thousand men aboard.
Alarm increased because of the continuous information that illicit arms and an influx of persons from the Japanese island of Formosa, had been going on.
About one hundred thousand Formosans are reported to be in the Fukien cities of Amoy, Changchow and Chuanchow.
General Chang Fa Kuei sent delegates to Canton, ask for military cooperation from the Canton government, if it becomes necessary.
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Fukien Province
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About May 1st
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Informed sources link Japanese warships visiting Amoy around May 1st with Fukien Province declaring independence. Spokesmen decline to say if armed conflict can be avoided, with 30,000 men aboard the fleet. Alarm grows due to illicit arms and influx from Formosa; 100,000 Formosans in Amoy, Changchow, and Chuanchow. General Chang Fa Kuei sends delegates to Canton for possible military cooperation.