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No. 28,073 HONG KONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1932. .
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1888- DUNLOP the Pioneer
1932
DUNLOP still the Leader
AMERICA TO GIVE UP HER NAVAL BASE IN THE PACIFIC
INDEPENDENCE OF THE ANGLO-FRENCH CONFERENCE
THE PHILIPPINES
WITHIN EIGHT YEARS
MR. STIMSON LOOKS INTO FUTURE IN REMARKABLE LETTER. DISPLAY OF COWARDICE
Washington, Yesterday. The House of Representatives to-day passed Bill providing for the independence of the Philip pine Islands within eight years.
MR. STIMSON'S OUTBURST,
Washington, Later.
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Farmers are delighted with the passage of the Bill, hoping that it may mean the imposition of tariffs on Philippine products, which are now free of duty.
Mr. Stimson, however, makes the most serious objection, and in a remarkable letter published to- day states that in his opinion should the United States leadership of the Philippines be withdrawn "economic chaos, and political and social anarchy would result to be followed ultimately by the domin-
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SATISFYING DAY'S WORK REPORTED
Cordiality The Keynote To Proceedings
SHANGHAI CITIZENS MAKE A MOVE PAYMENT OF RENTALS
THREATENED TO BE WITHHELD IF THE JAPANESE DO NOT WITHDRAW.
London, Yesterday. ternational agreement and with tate thement of condi- The economic and financial] this in view close and cordial col- tions calcu 1 to restore the difficulties which face the Danu- Iaboration is as essential as that equilibrium and stability of this
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT. bian States, was the chief sub- which exists between the Four part of Europe.”
Premier Interviewed, ject for discussion at to-day's Powers who will meet on Wed-
The cordiality which existed meeting at No. 10 Downingnesday.
In view of the impending meet-at to-day's Anglo-French discus- Street.
was emphasised by Mr.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) Among those present were Mr. ing of the Conference the did sions
Shanghai, To-day. Ramsay MacDonald, M. Tardieu, not attempt to reach any conclu- Ramsay MacDonald in an Inter- He said that the preliminary M. Flandin, Sir John Simon, the sion, but were convinced that view with Reuter this evening.
The futile Chinese efforts to obtain a definite Rt. Hon. Mr. Neveil Chamber- this comparison of views would lain, and the Rt. Hon. Mr. Walter facilitate the work of the con-exploration had finished and they
understood each other perfectly statement relative to the time limit of the Japanese Runciman. The meeting tasted ference.
The British and French Gov-well and were deterrained in withdrawal has resulted in the rumoured intention from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.30 to 5 p.m. to-day, states a crnments share the hope that it every way to strive to reach an
at the Four-Power of Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Vice-Minister for Foreign communique issued from Down-may be possible speedily to con-agreement
They were quite Affairs, to resign as the chief Chinese Delegate to cert measures, which, while res- Conference. ing Street.
It adds that "The Anglo-pecting the legitimate thirty convinced that an French Ministers are of the opin- interests, will render possible the comprehending all the interests the Peace Conferencė. on that the problems examined, economic raprochement of the was possible, and hoped that one are only solvable by general in- Danubian States and to facili. of the big results of the Confer
ence would be the establishment of real confidence among the par- ticipants, in order that they could single-heartedly and with the best good-will begin together to tackle the problems that must be faced in the course of this Summer.
INDIAN POLICEMAN FIRED UPON
ation of the Philippines by a foreign Power, prob- IN EXECUTION OF DUTY
ably China or Japan."
SERIOUSLY INJURED BỶ SHOT FROM HIS OWN GUN.
Mr. Stimson declares that should the United States free the Philippines it would be a demon- stration of cowardice and such futility would in- evitably impair the United States' moral prestige in the Far East, for the action would appear like the REWARD FOR ASSAILANTS CAPTURE abandonment of a ward which the United States had undertaken to protect. Service.
THE MANCHURIAN PROBLEM.
Reuter's American
THE MANCHURIAN GOVERNMENT.
Financial Aid from
agreement
M. Tardieu, interviewed by Reuter, also dwelt on the cordial-:
Much argument in heated debates on both sides featured the Conference, which adjourned after the usual deadlock had been reached, regard- ing the major problems, although an official bulle- tin suggests the possibility of the two sides draw- ing closer to an agreement.
CLARIFYING THE ISSUES.
The Committee resumes its meeting on Wed- ity and frankness of the conver-nesday, and the main Conference on Thursday, the
interval being utilised to clarify the issues.
sations.
Most Promising Method.
It is understood that in view
Meetings held by various Chinese public or- of the success which nded ganisations hotly denounced the trend of the nego to-day time ther further Miller conferences belauions and insisted on the immediate and com-
the other Powers con- plete unconditional withdrawal of the Japanese. tweed, the this was rewarded as the most promising method of entangle- handling European ments-Reuter,
Grave Risk of Collapse.
London, Later. It is understood that no decisions were reached in to-day's Anglo-
Discussion of Danubian economic
While attempting to search a suspected person at Shamshuipo this morning, an Indian Constable, P.C. B.120 was fired upon with a revolver and seri- ously injured.
The injured man was conscious when found, French Conference, and that the and while being removed to Hospital made a state- British and French Government are ment. He said that he saw a man crouching down perfectly free to revise their views. at the rear of the flower garden where the attack co-operation showed no desire to ex- took place. He approached the man with the include any State for politicul reasons Four Power Conference should tention of searching him, and was about to search and it
come to an agreement as soon as him when the man grappled with him. During the struggle, the assailant managed to draw the con-possible owing to the grave risk of stable's revolver, and apparently the constable was one or other of the Danubian coun- momentarily in suspense as far It is understood that a lean of shot with his own gun, which has not yet been as the League of Nations is con- Y.20,000,000 to the Manchusian found. After the shooting the assailant made off cerned, though the upshot of Government will be undertaken Shanghai negotiations is awaited by the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha and and the constable gave the alarm.
Japanese Denials in Note to League.
CUSTOMS UNION REFUTED.
Geneva, Yesterday.
The Sino-Japanese dispute is
with much interest.
2.
Japan Without Interest or Security. FURTHER LOANS CONTEMPLATED.
Tokyo, Yesterday.
without interest or security.
the Minister
the Mitsubushi Shoji Kaisha The theory that the shots were fired during the The loan will be redeemable in struggle is supported by the fact that the con- A special committee of the League Assembly dealing with five years and, it is presumed, is stable's uniform was singed.
A reward of $25 has been offered for the arrést the Far East meets on April 11 the outcome of the representa-
tions made by the two of the Chinese male and the recovery of the In order to review the position.
interests "The Japanese delegation in
Finance, the Minister revolver. note to Sir Eric Drummond of denied the Chinese allegations of War and the Foreign Min- that Japanese authorities had ister on April 2 on investments taken measures to seize Man.in Manchuria,
It is reported that other lead- churian Customs revenue or to re- toms staff. These questions in ing similar financial assistance of po Police Station the opinion of the Japanese dele. the new regime. gations are within the compet
was emphasised that the
tries collapsing-Reuter,
Satisfying Day's Work.
Rugby, Yesterday. After the conversations had con-
Press representatives expressed cluded the Premier speaking to himself well satisfied with the day's
work.
of any kind
A resolution was passed stigmatizing the Chinese Diplomats as traitors and threatening to withhold the payment of rentals until the Japanese withdraw.
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT.
An important political development occurred during the week-end following the dramatic visit of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, ostensibly for reasons of health, but really to confer with Mr. Sun Fo and other leaders with the view of removing differences and inducing 60 recalcitrant Party Members to at- tend the coming National Emergency Conference at Loyang.
Wang's efforts are reported to be successful and there is a good prospect of the political split of the past few months being healed.
NANKING POST FOR SUN FO?
(Reuter's Pacific Service.)
Shanghai, To-day.
He said "The field was covered It was not an quite thoroughly.
Mr. Wang Ching-wei has been conversing with executive conference whatever. Discussions were very Mr. Sun Fo in Shanghai and yesterday he returned cordial, but one or two rather im to Nanking, from where it is reported that Wang
It appears that P.C. B.120, constable was immediately oper- portant points were involved which whose name
nation.
is Jawala Singh, ated upon, and the bullet which required further immediate exam!- is trying to induce Sun Fo to return to Nanking, to There was exchange of fill the posts of Vice-President of the Executive gulate appointments on the cusg business houses are consider went on duty from the Shamshui- passed through the stomach, views on these points which if this Yuan and Minister of Railways,
at midnight piercing the intestines in several preliminary exploration had not
ence of the Manchurian Govern- FORTESCUE MURDER hour duty. At about 8 a.m. he spine
ment. The note also refutes the rumours of a proposed Customs Union being established by Japan
in Manchuria-Reuter...
THE LEAGUE COMMISSION.
Welcomed by Officials
-{ at Hankow.
(Reuter's Paciic Service.)
Hankow, To-day.
The League of Nations Commis sion arrived here to-day and was welcomed by local officials.
They are being feted by Chinese and foreign organisations.
TRIAL.
Six Jurors So Far Accept Service.
Honolulu, Yesterday.
taken place might have held up the Conference for perhaps a couple ofļ days. Now it is all finished. French Premier «Leaves.
The French Premier at the con- The clusion of formal conversations re-
ly nature.
NANKING AGAINST MILITIA.
Nanking, To-day. The Government has issued a stern order pro-
'ast night commencing a four-places, and had lodged in the was extracted, and was was met by another Police Of- found to be of .88 calibre, which After is the same type of bullet used cer who took his chop. that it would appear that P.C. in the police revolvers, B.120 continued his beat in the second shot which also entered mained in Downing Street to have hibiting the organisation of Volunteer Corps and direction of Boundary Street. the front of the body, shattered a personal talk with Mr. Ramsay Militia.
The order states that the Government has re- About 3.15 am P.C. D.69, a the right thigh bone, and has MacDonald of an extremely friend- Shantung Constable heard the not yet been extracted,
He later paid a visit to Lord ceived many requests from various parts of the Where the struggle took place, sound of shots and also a Police
country to organise such Forces, in view of Japan- whistle. Running in the direc- the Police found two old singlets Reading.
Before leaving for France by the The selection of Jury men for tion of the sound he found F.C. and a pair of trousers, and a week and the trial three weeks. the Fortcecue Trial may last a B.120 lying on a vacant piece of theory has been advanced that night boat M. Tardieu, together ese aggression in China, but permission has been and several refused as otherwise the people would be free to ground about 30 feet from Boun- they are possibly, stolen! property with M. Flandin Six Jurors have hitherto accept- dary Street at the rear of the and have some connection with British Ministers, Was the guest at ed, two Chinese, one Hawailen, one Chan Kung Chung flower gar- the shooting affair. The assail-a dinnar given by Lord and Lady organise Military units, which would enable them
to ignore the orders of the Government. Japanese and, two Americans. dan, just off Laichikok Road. ant is described as an unknown Londonderry.
It is understood that outside The Judge has ruled that the No assailant was in sight. An- Chinese male
Jawala Singh, who is a native formal.conversations which were question as to whether the murder other Indian, LS 3861, was also ed Hawaiian was guilty or not of in the vicinity at the time of the of Moga Province, India, joined almost entirely confined to aspects rape of Mrs. Massle should not be attack, but thought that the the Hong Kong Police Force on of the Danubian issue, practically introduced into the trial. Reuter's noise a caused by fire-crackers. September 26, 1980, at the age every political question of mutual
(Continued on "Page 12)" American Service.
At the Kowloon Hospital, the of 22 years.
The order points out that three men recently
Militia "assumed rank as Commanders Shanghai, and declares that any tions must be immediately dishandelft