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COMPROMISE PLAN READY?
JAPANESE COMMUNIQUE ROUSES ADMIRATION
BANDITS ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE SUBMITS A RESOLUTION.
Monday,
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Washington, Yesterday.
A lurid picture of anarchy in number of districts is painted
AN INDIAN AGREEMENT.
Will the Hindu Majority Accept?
THE STIPULATIONS.
London, Yesterday.
NEWS TABLOIDS,
The death has occurred of Mr. Stewart Allan Arthur, of Messrs. |Gibb, Livingstone & Co., Ltd. In- terment takes place this evening at Happy Valley,
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BRITISH OFFICER ISLAND OF THE TYPHOON TAKES
ACQUITTED.
Indian Railway Train
Incident,
MURDER CHARGE. -
Delhi, Ind., Yesterday. An important agreement deter-
The recent typhoon has taken Lieutenant Sheehan has been mining the "claims of its toll from Hong Kong in the acquitted of the charge of murder minority communities" in India shape of an oil lighter and a boat preferred against him, the magis in the future constitution has which became waterlogged and trate holding that he acted under
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CYPRUS
TO BE. TAUGHT A. LESSON.
PAY FOR DAMAGE
ing of the Minorities' Committee Street, Kowloon, suddenly collapsage, was shot dead under terrible Cyprus.
the There were no circumstances on
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IMPERIAL ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE.
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ITS TOLL.
Oil Lighter and Boat Sunk,
NO LIVES LOST.
1.
the
The typhoon which threatened the Colony for the most part of COUNCIL TO CEASE Wednesday (so much so that No.. 9 signal was displayed in the after- TO EXIST.
noon), though it did not actually | been signed by representatives sank. The oil lighter had a cona bona fide misapprehension, and
break in the vicinity, took some toll of Moslems, the
Depressed signment of crude all valued at that his action was excusable in
Rugby, Yesterday.
on the seas round about, Hong Classes, Indian Christians, Anglo-over $14,000 on board. No lives, view of his nervous and apprehen-
At question time, in
the Kong.
A lighter, laden with over Indians, and Europeans.
so far, have been reported lost,
House of Commons to-day, the 200 tons of crude oil in bulk, be- sive condition. Reuter, The Aga Khan the chief Mos-
[On September 9, in the early Colonial Secretary, Sir Philip came water-logged owing to the lem delegate, will probaby re- The verandahs of the first and morning hours, a Briton named Cunliffe-Lister, made state heavy breakers and sank. Tao Tal,
Hoors of 112, Temple Donald Clark, eighteen years of ment on the recent Tremendous interest has been aroused by the official hint that port the agreement at the meet-second
events in steersman of the lighter, of whom the local agents are the Kwong Tai a compromise plan will be advanced at the Council meeting on
to-day, when the leaders of the ed this morning.
Bombay- He said. the "situation is now Shipping Co., 579 Nathan Road, re- Hindu majority will be asked to people seriously Injured, though Saharanpur mail train. It appears fully in hand. There are in the ported to the Tan-O Police Station first-class Island two companies of troops that at three o'clock on Wednesday Under Secretary Castle expresses optimism that the plan will accept the agreement, which many workmen had narrow escapes that Clark entered
which compartment in stipulates that the public ser-from possible death.
Lieut. and the normal garrison of one afternoon, whilst the lighter was be acceptable to China and Japan, but he refused to disclose details. vices be open to all castes and
Sheehan, who was involved in an company. The naval parties, tem-moored about ten miles to the "Untouchables" without dis- The Canadian Government's sug-attack, while in a train, last July,porarily landed, have been with-South-west of Sau Chau Island, Geneva, Yesterday.
Shechan, it is al-drawn. The ringleaders have crimination, also that minorities gestion to hold an Imperial Econo- was sleeping.
heavy acas broke over her and M. Brinna's references in the
enjoying special representation mic Conference in Ottawa in July, leged, was awakened by the sud-been arrested and ten have caused the craft to become water- further appeal submitted to the in the closing passages of the in the Legislatures will continue 1932, is favourably welcomed by den entry of Clark, and fearing been deported. Many other ar- logged in a short time. A passing Casual-shing junk, the master of which Chinese and Japanese Govern- note, which is freely interspersed to do so with "weightage" (ie. the Government of the Mother another murderous attack fired rests have been made.
his revolver thrice, shots hitting ties reported among civilians are was Chan Wa-shing; rescued ments for facilities to be given' with statistics,
allotment of more seats than the Country.
the young Briton with fatal re-six killed and thirty wounded; lighter's crew of ning persons, just to the League observers in Man-
strict proportion of the minority China and League Observers.
and there have been thirty-nine before she aank in four fathoms of churia is hailed as a master- China is already preparing for warrant), and that the Euro- Ex-King Alfonso of Spain hassults.]
cases of injuries to the Police water. stroke of diplomacy furnishing a the arriva' of League observers, pean community will be allowed been found guilty, by the "Guilt
The comparatively small number with cargo consisting of 258 tone The lighter was loaded hint of the probable course of according to a communication equal industrial and commercial Committee," of lexe majeste
of casualties is a gratifying tri- of crude oil, valued in all at proceedings at the Council meet-made by Dr. Sze stating that a rights as Indians.--Reuter. | against the Nation. The sentence
bute to the restraint exercised $14,260. The property was not in. ing on Monday.
passed on him is life imprisonment
by the Naval and Military Forces, aured. The oil was being convey- HOUSEHOLD AND JUNIOR
and confiscation of property.
London, Yesterday. and by the Police.'
ed from Hong Kong to Heung Shan, TREASURY APPOINTMENTS,
Government's attitude, in the Mr. J. H. Thomas announced, Damage and Destruction.
and was owned by the Kung Sheung matter of balancing trade, is said in the House of Commons, that Damage, in addition to the to be crystallising; and special Government welcomed the Cann-burning down of Government Oil Company, at the latter port.
Two Men Saved. vouring of coercion. An inquiry provinces.. China will request The personnel of the new Govern measures against dumping and dinn Government's invitation to House at Nicosis, comprises de-
Whilst passing Lamma Island, by neutral observers would help the representatives of the Powers ment is completed with the an- the taxation of luxury imports hold an Imperial Economic Construction of the Commissioner's
Wan Po, coxswain of a Cheung to tide
ference in Ottawa. The question house and a plantation at Limas- over the crisis while to co-operate with them as close-nouncement of the appointment to may be expected soon. checking an extension of hostili-y us possible.
of the date of the Conference sol, destruction of bridges, and Chau motor launch, reported that ties.
was now the subject of corres-cutting of telegraph wires in the at 2.10 p.m.. he picked up two men Admiral Japanese Communique.
pondence and the altered condi- Famagusta District, and the from a water-logged boat, in the In matters of publicity, gen-
tions would render it specially burning of customs sheds in the district. He was unable to salvage cral regret is felt that the Japan
necessary not to hasten the date village of Pissouri. Damage has the boat. He brought the two men ese communiques have been so
of the Conference before July.also been done to a number of to Cheung Chau Island. The boat, Reuter.
village police stations and other which was of 108 picuts capacity, heavily delayed. They have only
of the sinking, was been made available
Government property. The Gov. at the time to each A Chinese note, requesting the Ward, Captain A. U. M. Hudson, The Court and their Majesties
ernor has been informed that bound for Mui Wo, near Castle secretariat twenty-four bours immediate intervention of the Mr. G. H. Shakespeare and Mr.have removed to
rebuilding of Government House Peak, from Hong Kong. The after being issued in Paris, thus League with Japan, says that W. J. Wormsley-British Wireless until November 23.
should be put in hand at once, rescued men are villagers of Mui not only giving the Chinese a the Japanese General Honje pre- Servico.
and that all Government build-Wo, clear field for the day, but con-
(ings should be rebuilt as soon as Whilst on a voyage from Singa- fusing correspondents who are
possible, and approval has been pore to Hong Kong during the given to the principle that the typhoon, a Chinese woman, named (Continued at foot of next Column) Lam Hing-hung (45) of Canton, in- jured herself on board the Dutch a.s. Cremer. On arrival here the woman was removed to the Govern- ment Civil Hospital.
Chinese commission was estab- lished on November 1 under the presidency of Mr. Wellington Koo to co-operate with Japan and arrange for the evacuation
In view of discrepancies in the statements made by both sides, there is evident reluctance on the part of the members of the Council to take any netion an- of territory in the north-east |
Another Allegation Against Japan,
Rugby, Yesterday.
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the Household and Junior Treasury Offices of the following:
As a small token of loyalty and Lord Lucan, Lord Strathcuns, Sir goodwill, the Legislative Council In another communication, Dr. Frederick Thomson, Mr. Russell of Fiji has offered £5,000 to the Sze accuses the Japanese of tak-Ken, Sir George Penny, Lord Tem- U.K. Government for the purpose ing over Chinese mines and land. plemore, Lard Gags, Lord Allendale, of Imperial defence.
An Urgent Chinese Note. Sir Victor Warrender, Sir Lambert
unaware of what developments EX- KING OF SPAIN SENTENCED
occurred in Paris in connection |
with publication there.
The Japanese to-day, however,
quire much larger forces than the 14,400 at present there. It
zone
Madrid, Yesterday.
The "Guilt Committee," which
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Mr. J. H. Thomas, speaking on the British Commonwealth
of Nations, said that Government in tended to exploit this feld to the full.
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THEIR MAJESTIES.
Rugby, Yesterday. The King and Queen travelled to-day to Sandringham. The Court returns to London on November 28,
British Wireless Service,
Cyprians are to be taught a les VERANDAHS COLLAPSE IN KOWLOON|
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The
The sudden collapse of the
the
This below
ed up, and for some reason unknown the shoring gave way, with the re- sult that the whole front of the building collapsed.
A foreman, who was superin-
the work,
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Men from the Mongkok Fire
Station, under orders from Officer A. Cash, are now engaged in clearing to debris.
BALANCING BRITAIN'S TRADE.
submitted 11 communication sented an ultimatum at noon 10- which has created the impres-day ordering General Ma to rehas been investigating the con-von, according to a statement made sion that it was "one of the most remarkable documents log-ign and evacuate Tai-Tai-Har. duct of leading members of the by the Colonial, Secretary. ed at the secretariat," and which the Chinese troops have re- old regime, has sentenced ex-whale constitutional future of the has ardused admiration for its treated to San Chien Fangsze. King Alfonso to life imprison Island is to be reviewed, and verandahs of the first and serond
top veranadah at the moderation in unemotionally de- Tsi-Tsi-Har is now in the hands ment and confiscation of property meanwhile the Cypriot the Legis-floors of a house at No. 112, Temple time of
Street,
the this morning. Kowloon,
crash, and he of the Japanese. tailing minutely bandit activities
for less majeste against the lative Council-ceases to exist,
In that came down amid tons of brielus and in Manchuria,
"If the latter carry out the nation.
and the Governor is authorised to caused no little alarm
stonework, but fortunately was un- Bandits Activities,
intention just made to the Coun-
hurt. Two other men cil by the Japanese Government was read in the Cortes,
The Committee's report, which carry on and make laws All Gov-neighbourhood.
were ng- erament property damaged or des- The ground floor of the address The Japanese note says the
bamboo scaffolding effective protection of Japanese serious fighting is probable at loudly cheered.
Was troyed is to be repaired, and where is occupied by the Oriental Cafe, cending the
necessary rebuilt and replaced, at and the two upper floors are used structure, and although struck with nationals in the interior will re-any moment," concludes the note.
Ex-King Alfonso's -Reuter,
"guilty the expense of those responsible as dwelling houses. Work had falling debris also escaped without Conservatives in London. acts," according to the Com- for the damage and destruction.
been proceeding for some time, new injury. A watchman in the street managed to dodge the mittee, especially relate to the
verandahs being erected. is, therefore, necessary to bring had a
Sir John Simon, this evening disaster at Anual in Morocco in. Thirty-five States have definitely part of the building had been ahor avalanche, back within the safety
long conversation with Mr. Matsudaira. Japanese and
1921 "which involved the nation accepted the Armaments Truce, Koreans living
The proceed-| along the railway lines. Neverings have not been divulged, but in terrible loss of life"; and con- and two States have accepted it theless, many Koreans, unable to it is understood that the inter-nivance in the coup-d'etat of in principle.
1923. abandon their crops, preferred to view was agreeable to both sides.
It is also understood that Mr. The Committee only refrain Mr. Montagu Norman, in all remain. In order to perform the Matsudaira may possibly attend from recommending the death probability, will be re-elected Gov- tending mission of watching and protec- the Paris meeting of the League penalty on account of the Cortes' ernor of the Bank of England, for tion troops were posted at a few Council together with Mr. Yoshi- exclusion of capital punishment the 12th year in succession.
London, Yesterday. places outside the zone, such as
Government's attitude toward from the new code; but the Com-
day. It is said it will be found Kirin, Cheng Chia Tung, and Zawa.
trade balancing has moved far! Chu Liu Ho, from where and
mittee says that penalty will be
has started on a acceptable to the disputants.
towards crystallisation. A from the zone itself detachmenta In the House of Commons to. applicable if he continues his re record breaking flight to Cape
A Japanese communique, un-Cabinet meeting was held to Montague Norman. » may be sent as circumstances re-day, Captain A. Eden, Under- bellious activities against the Town.
emotionally detailing minutely night at which the matter was quire to drive back bandits and Secretary for Foreign Affairs, an- nation.-Reuter.
London, Yesterday. deserters, The wideness of the nounced that he had learned that
An important agreement, deter-bandit activities in Manchuria, has discussed, and there is reason to
The Court of the Directors of zone necessitated the despatch the fighting at Nonni Bridge had BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OF mining the claims of minority aroused admiration for its modera-believe a further meeting will be
Itlon.
held, to-morrow to decide to deal the Bank of England han decid-, of armoured railway waggons ceased, and that the Cantonese
communities has been signed. It
with luxury or excessive imports ed to recommend stockholders to and aeroplanes.
forces against Nanking likewise
tipulates, Public Services open
a system of Orders-in-re-elect Mr. Montagu Norman as The communication
China accuses Japan of taking under had been withdrawn. asserts
No hos-
to all castes (including Untouch- that these flights have been des-tilitics were now proceeding..
abics) without
over Chinese mines and lands. Council made according to the Governor for the twelfth suc- discrimination; cribed by the Chinese as "hom- Captain Eden postponed an-
special representation in Legisla. She also draws the League's atten- needs of each particular case. cessive year.-Reuter. bardments" in order to impress swering a question as regarda
tures as now; Europeans to have tion to an ultimatum said to have Reuter. world opinion. The Chinese the establishment of a new nu-
In the course of the resumed equal industral, and commercial been sent by a Japanese general authorities used bandits to atthority in Manchuria.
debate on the Address in the House will now be presented to the Hindu rights as Indians. This agreement tack the Japanese railways, and
of Commons, the Dominions Secre- majority for acceptance. Japanese nationals suffered heavy Concrete feminino ideas in re- tay, Mr. J. H. Thomas said the dumuge. A big recrudescence of gard to the Manchurian dispute mandate of the National Govern- bandit activities have occurred are embodied in a resolution of ment based on the Prime Minister's Lt. Sheehan, of the Indian Army, since events of September totall-the Women's International manifesto 'was clearly for a fuller has been acquitted of the murder ing 577 attacks between the mid-League asking the British Gov-development and utilisation of the charge preferred against him in die of September and October 27.ernment to urge the League possibilities and potentialities of connection with an incident In b. The memo states that Chinese Council to uphold the principles the Betish Commonwealth of Na-train when he shot dead a young troops and police are trying to of the Kellogg Pact and invite tions. He believed a genuine de-Briton. meet the danger and organised the participation of Russia sire existed in all Parties and Gov
A Statement in the House.
Women's Resolution.
NATIONS.
FULLER DEVELOPMENT.
Rugby, Yesterday.
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Wireless Service.
League Council meeting on Man
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parties found responsible for the damage should be made pecu- niarily liable...
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Premier's Promise of Announcement.
Rugby, Yesterday. Tel Tat Har is now sald to be Questioned as to the advisa- Cypriot Ceases to Exist. In the hands of the Japanese, and bility of taking immediate steps Letters Patent have been ap-. Dr. Sze says "serious fighting is to prevent dumping of foreign proved under which the Legis- probable at any moment.”
made goods pending a decision lative Council of Cyprus will cease with regard to possible altera to exist, and the power to make The Women's International tion in the British fiscal system, lawa is granted to the Governor. League urges the upholding of the the Frme Minister, in the House These Letters Patent should be principles of the Kellogg Pact of Commons, stated he hoped it regarded as an emergency mea- They also suggest that Russia, so would be possible to make an sure. It will be necessary here- closely bound up in China and announcement before the conclu- after to review, the whole ques. Japan economically, should be ask-sion of the debate on the address tion of the constitutional future ed to participate in the solution on Monday British Wireless of the Island."British Wireless of the dispute.
Service.
Service.