Anti-British protests are expected in Wuchang after diplomat Chao-Hsin-Chu declared that citizens are ready to break an 80-year foreign yoke, according to a report by the Corriere del Ticino. Meanwhile, Swiss emigrants face strict new U.S. visa rules, counterfeit banknotes surfaced in Calprino, and a theatrical run continues in Lugano.
Why Are Anti-British Protests Expected in Wuchang?
Chao-Hsin-Chu, the Chinese minister in London and delegate to the League of Nations, stated in an article published by the Daily News that the Chinese population is prepared to fight to shake off an 80-year foreign yoke.
Tensions already turned physical when gunshots were fired at British vessels anchored in the port of Hwangchow. A British gunboat returned fire in response to the attack. The unrest highlights escalating friction over foreign influence in China.
How Do Swiss Emigrants Secure a U.S. Visa in Zurich?
Swiss residents born in Switzerland who want to move to the United States must obtain an emigrant visa and complete a specific registration form. The document is available exclusively through the American Consulate General in Zurich, located at Bahnhofstrasse 38, according to an official consulate communication.
Applicants must submit a written request via postal mail before October 13, 1928, using a precise formula addressed to the consulate asking to be placed on the waiting list. Consulate officials stated that they cannot predict when applicants on the waiting list will receive their actual immigrant visas. An update regarding visa timelines will be published in the press during December.
Swiss Emigrants Must Request US Visa Forms by October 13
What specific phrasing must Swiss emigrants use to request a U.S. visa form?
Applicants must write to the American Consulate General in Zurich asking to be registered on the waiting list of Swiss-born individuals intending to travel to the United States as emigrants, utilizing the precise text specified by consular authorities.
When must the written visa request reach the Zurich consulate?
The written request must be sent by postal mail and received or transmitted before October 13, 1928.
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