THE RUPTURE IN THE KUOMINTANG.
CANTONESE LEADERS ACCUSED OF COMMUNISTIC SYMPATHIES.
WANG CHING WEI AND OTHERS BLAMED FOR THE CANTON COUP.
MARSHAL FENG CAPTURES HSUCHOW AND NOW
AIMS AT SHANTUNG.
NATIVE PRESS REPORTS THAT JAPANESE TROOPS WILL AGAIN
PROTECT NATIONALS.
A Reuter's Agency telegram from Shanghai states that the real cause of the sudden stoppage of the Kuomintang preliminary ession was owing to the Nanking group challenging the Cantonèse group with having Communistic sympathies. The more prominent members of the latter, body are also blamed for the recent Canton. coup, and. according to a raport in the vernacular Press, the Nanking Government are' contemplating their arrest,
The Christian General's success at Hsuchow, appears to have" been substantial, for not only did he capture the city but, if the reports in the native papers are to be believed, his troops rendered some 30,000 of Sum Chuan Fang's troops hora de combat, practical- ly annihilating his army. Southern troops are stated to have facilitated Marshal Feng's sucDERS.
In consequence of this success in Northern Kiangsu, it is be lieved that a fresh attack will, be made by Fong jointly with Southern commanders to make headway in Shantung.."
THE KUOMINTANG.
WHY THE PRELIMINARY SESSION CEASED.
CANTON PARTY CALLED COMMUNISTS,
THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.]
MARSHAL FENG'S BIG VICTORY AT HSU- CHOW.
(Wah Tu Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, December 8th. The capture of Hsuchow by Mar- shal Feng Yu Hsiang's troops is confirmed by subsequent reports from the war front. The army SHANGHAI, December 8th. corps which-first-entered the-city-i third day's preliminary, were commanded by General Han ression of the Kuomintang Confer-¡ Fu Chu, who won a great success eace was brought to a sudden and by disarming thousands of Shantung unexpected conclusion "soon after troops. He is reported to have cap.
tured 30,000. the opening.
The
The Nanking delegation with- drew, following a sharp discussion "with the Canton representatives, wherein Nanking party accused them of being "Reds affiliated to the Communists." Following the withdrawal, the Nanking delegates
held a secret session,
It is generally considered that the Fourth Kuomintang Conference, which was scheduled to take place) to-morrow, will not be held, a to-day's 'split has resulted in differ ences between the Canton and Nan king groups which are believed to be irreconcilable.
The Rupture Completa.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 6th.
It appears that only 18 members
of the Central Executive Comunit
Marshal Feng's success at Hsu. chow was greatly facilitated by the Southerners who effected a Bank attack on the Northerners while the latter concentrated their strength in resisting Feng's troops.
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As a result of the recent war at
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1927.
MOTOR-CAR SPEED
TEST.
ALL-BRITISH CAR TO COMPETE.
FITTED WITH 450 H.P. NAPIER ENGINE.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, December 6th.
It is reported that the Air Ministry has granted permission to Captain Malcolm Campbell, the private racing motorist who has entered a motor-car for the February International Speed Con- test at Dayton's Beach, Florida, to use an engine of the type that gained the Schneider Seaplane Trophy at Venice for Britain in Septerabor.
The Daily Mail says that detaila of the 430 horse-power Napier engine which has been modified, for fitting in a motor-car chassis are. withheld, as it is still on the Air Ministry's secret list.
It is understood that at least four. American and one French car will participate in the contest,
Captain Campbell's car is of all. British design and manufacture,
MOTOR TRAFFIC' IN
BRITAIN..
RAPID GROWTH' DURING THE YEAR,
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, December 6th. The growth of motor traffic is reflected in the Ministry of Trans. port's statement issued last night. On August 31st, the number of motor vehicles with current licences| was 1,850,000 as against 1,680,000 on the same date in the previous
year. The gross receipts from the
Esuchow, Sun Chuan Fang's forces tax for the period of January to August inclusive" were £21,500,000 have been almost completely an nihilated, while the Chibli romannts in 1997 and £17,500,000 last year.
to Yenchow, in have retreated south-eastern Shantung.
In view of the capture of Est- chow, the Japanese Government again is reported to reconsidering of despatching the advisability
Japanese troops to Shantung to protect their nationals.
The Southern troops, in large numbers, are moving to Hsuchow with the view to joining with Mar-
WARSHIPS SCRAPPED.
A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT.
..
(THROUGH RESTER'B AGENCY.]
Laspor, Dec. 5th,
A ministerial reply to a written
sh Feng's forces in the coming question reveals the fact that dur campaign against Shantung.
The war in Northern Shansi, ising the present year the Admiralty developing in favour of General Yen
tee und 4 of the Central Super-Shih Shan. According to a Northern ordered the scrapping of 9 vessels,
visory Committee, which was insuf-
ficient for a quorum alteaded
report, General Yen has succeeded comprising one cruiser, mine de- in entrapping a large number of stroyers, four submarines and Fengtienese troops who were in-
CHINA.
க
Chiang Kai Shek's residence yester-duced to enter an inner district in number of auxiliary vessels, day afternoon, while Tan Yen Kai, that province and were then aur rounded by the Shansi troops, Tsai Yuan Fei, Sun Eo, Chang General Yen has returned to Tai NO TROOPS EN ROUTE FOR Ching Kiang, Li Tsung Jen, Ho yuenfu leaving the direction of the operations in Northern Shansi to Ying Ching. Li Trai Hain, Wu Choo his subordinate, General Seng Chin. Chu, Wu Teh Chen and Li Shek Tsengotherwise the
The Fengtienese have declared strict martial law along the Kinhan Nanking Railway (Chihli Section). National Government with the Kwangsi-ite militaries held a separ ate meeting. They sent in a joint
letter suggesting a postponement of the third preliminary session till
the Stli-inst.e
Tsai Yuan Pei yesterday evening stated that owing to an agreeement to abolish the Special Central Com- mittee persons connected with the Nanking Government desired the personnel of the reorganised Gov ernment and Councils to be laid down hut discovered that this would take some time for discus sion, he therefore requcated post- ponement of the third preliminary session
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A LABOURITE'S QUERY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
U.S. CONGRESS OPENS.
CANDIDATES FOR SENATE DENIED SEATS,
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6th.
Congress has opened, and there.
LEADERSHIP OF LABOUR PARTY.
MR. RAMSAY MACDONALD STILL TO THE FORE.
(BRITIAN WIRELESS SERVICE.)
Rrony, Dec. 6th..
It is generally expected that Mr.
THE IRISH FREE STATE LOAN.
AMERICAN PORTION OVER. SUBSCRIBED.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.]
NEW YORK, D, 6th. The £3,000,000. American portion
'. *
CHINA TRADE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED),
NEWS OF CAPTAIN. LALOR.
REPORTED AS " ALIVE AND WELL."
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
PIRATES.
(THROUGH AKUTEN'S AGENCY.]
There is more hopeful news re- garding the safety and ultimate..
the China Navigation Company's Siang Tan, who was captured by Chinese pirates. According to in- formation contained in a Naval Wireless received: from Iching, under date of December 5th, Capt. Lalor is still alive and well.
is every likelihood of a discordant Ramsay MacDonald will be, re of the Irish Free State Loan hus ression. Mr. Frank I. Smith appointed Chairman of the Labour been over-sübscribed. (Illinois) and W. S. Vare (Pen-Party when, at today's meeting. nsylvania) have been denied seats officers of the party for the next P. & O. ANNUAL REPORT. release of Captain Lalor, master of in the Senate, Senator Norris parliamentary acesion are being In view of recent (Nebraska) presenting a resolution nominated. deviating that Vare and Smith are rumours of Mr. MacDonald's im unft owing to scandal "surround-pending resignation of the leader
their electoral ing
campaign. ship and the canvassing of names Action has been postponed.
in the Press of a prospective sus cessor, the Labour Party, has con- sidered it necessary to issue a state-
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THE GENEVA OPIUM CONVENTION.
CANADA TO RATIFY.
(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.]
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ment to the effect that such specula.
tions are idle.
•
The Labour movement is assured that Mr. MacDonald is not con templating resigning at an early
date and has no reason or cause. to resign. It is true that his health has not been satisfactory for many months-ever since his serious ill ness early this year in America- but it does not occasion anxiety or alarm." At his colleagues request, he has agreed to devote the Parlia
GENEVA, December 6th. Before the League Council, Mr. Dandurand (Canada) announced that the Canadian Government bad decided to submit the Geneva Opium Convention of 1925 to Parlia ment with a view to its early rati-mentary recesses fication.
SOLOMON ISLANDS ATROCITY.
ALL THE RINGLEADERS IN CUSTODY.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
TULAGI, Solomon Islands,
Dec. 6th. Fourteen more hill tribesmen
All were captured on Saturday. the ringleaders of the recent dis turbance are now in custody. Over 70 suspects are awaiting trial in connection with 'the murder of two British officers and 35 antive police
last October.
AUSTRALIA'S WATERSIDE WORKERS' STRIKE;
VIOLATING THE "WHITE
POLICY. AUSTRALIA"
(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]
SYDNEY, December 8th. Ships Lascary, removing passen gers luggage from the steamship Malaja, have occasioned a .com. plain from the total secretary of the Waterside Workers' Federation that the White Australia" policy iz being violated..
"
RÜSSIA'S DISARMAMENT
PROPOSALS.
NOT REGARDED AS PRACTICAL.
to rest and re-
cuperation.
Mr. MacDonald's advisers are adhered to there is little danger of satisfied that if this course is rigidly
his health being permanently im- paired and every prospect of his being able to continue indefinitely as leader of the Labour Party,
GREEK WAR DEBT
TO U.S.A.
AN AGREEMENT. REACHED.
[BEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE)
POST FOR MR. AJO. LANG.
(THROUGH REUTER'S, AGENCY.}
The pirates have agreed to pro- duce him on Wednesday (to-day), and already the sum of $2,000 his been paid to the pirates, while s further sum of 920,500 will be paid
LONDON, Dec, 5th. The P. & Os annual report states that the credit balance, including £133,138 brought forward, is to them today. £918,001, campated with £919,095 A Reuter measage of December the previous year.
1th states that the Admiralty an-
"
It has been decided to carry for.nounces that the chief of the Chi- ward £119.326.
nere bandits has been interviewed.
A new 19,000-ton vessel, turbo-electrie engines," has contracted for.
with and has agreed to produce Capt.. been
Lalor on Wednesday.
13
BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] Missionary As Mediator.
Krony, Dec. 8th.
According to Lord Inchcape'u desire that while he retains active The pirate chiefs who are holding control arrangements be made with Captain Lalor to ransom have been a view to the future, the Hon. interviewed and have undertaken Alexander Shaw has been appoin:- to produce Capt. Lalor on Wednes ed deputy chairman, and Mr. Shaw, day. It is understood that nego-
F. C. Allen have been appointed the Hon. Kenneth Mackay, and Mr.tiations were conducted with the pirates through a Scottish mission- managing directors, to act with the ary named Tocher. Capt. "Lalor is
reported alive and well.. chairman. Thus Mr. F. Ritchie, a managing director, will be free to go on a tour of inspection of the Eastern and Australian agencies.
"Mr. A. O. Lang's New Post.. Mg. A. O, Lang, tormers of Hong | Kong, has been appointed Assistant Manager of the Company, in suc- cession to Mr. A. C. Symes, who is retiring.
~WASHINGTON. Dec. 6th. The report states that the severe An agreement has been reached regarding the Greek War Debt of drought greatly affected the com G818,500,000, it being settled by a pany's Australian business, the 62 year tuning operation. The United States will advance Greece shipment of meat having declined a new lonn of over $12,000.000 at by over 30 per cent.. On the con 4 per cent, redeemable in 20 years. trary the wheat crop from West
Australia was over 500,000 better.
Trade with China was seriously injured by the civil war.in China. and there can be no revival of this trade until after the war ends.
ALLEGED SPYING FOR SOVIET.
YOUNG SWEDISH RESERVE OFFICER ARRESTED.
THROUGH BROTER'S AGENCY.]
STOCKHOLM, December 6th. According to the Svenska Dagblad a young Swedish reserve officer has been arrested at the
door step of the Soviet Legation on a charge of spying on behalf of Soviet Russie.
An enquiry is proceeding.
THE RUMANO-HUNGARIAN QUESTION.
แ
tons
The general trade of Japan de- clined. There is nothing particular to report as regards India,
·M. LITVINOFF'S INTERVIEW WITH SIR A. CHAM-
BERLAIN.
FRANK EXCHANGE OF VIEWS.
NO BASIS OF AGREEMENT.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.) ·
OBITUARY.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LENINGRAD, Dec. 6th. The death is anounced of the writer, Feeder Soloğub.
WHITE SLAVERY,
COMMISSION'S REPORT TO BE PUBLISHED.
[THOUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Dec. 5th. The Council of the League, it a public sitting under the pre- sidency of Mr. Chang Lo, agreed to a motion by Sir Austen Cham- sion of the second report of the berlain, to publish a revised-ver Special Commission on traffic in women and children, which has not 80 far been published, in order to give the interested Governments an oppertunity to make observations thereon, which will be published. along with the "report.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] A Bulky Report.
RUGBY, December 8th On the proposal of Bir Austen Chamberlain, the rapporteur of the League Council yesterday issued a Rugay, December 5th. · second part of the report on "the The British delegation nt Geneva White Slave Traffic document of makes the following announcement: 200,000 words which amplifies the M. Litvinoff having asked Sir statement and conclusions of the Austen Chamberlain for an inter-League committee and the in- view, a meeting took place between vestigations made in part one: Ruaar, December 6th." them at Hotel Beau Rivage this The League Council, at a private afternoon. The meeting gave occa meeting, decided to postpone con- sion for a frank exchange of views sideration of the Rumano-Hungarian upon relations between the Govern- question, until March. in view of ment of the Union of Soviet the illness of M. Titulescu, the Socialist Republics and the British Rumanian Foreign Minister. By Government. It was not, however, that date, it is hoped that. M. found possible to reach any basis that the Rumanian Government will the interview.
[RRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
The Nanking Government con- siders that Wang Ching Wei, Ken Nai Kwang, Koo Meng Yu and Chen Kang Fok are the real ring lenders of the recent Canton coup although Wong, Kie Cheung and Chang Fnt Fui were directly respon- House of Commons, Commander NO DISCUSSION IN COMMONS. Totuleret will have recovered and of agreement within the course of
LONDON, Dec. 5th. During question time, in the
sible for it. The leaders of the King detailed the number of troops Nanking Government are contem plating issuing an order for the stationed in China, adding that do arrest the first mentioned four. battalions were en route thither.
COMMUNISTIC ACTIVITIES IN THE KUOMINTANG.
(Wah Tez Tat Pao.),
SHANGHAI, December 6th. General Li Lich Chun, in the course of a speech at an official meeting in Nanking yesterday, ex- horted Kuomintang members not to
bers had as vet to be overcome.
Mr. H. Day (Labour) asked whether a reduction was contemo plated in the near future. but Commander King was unable to give further information.
[NAVAL WIRELESS.] Trouble At Samshui,
SAMSнCI, Dec. 5th.
Tension At Hankow.
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[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY December 5th. Questions were asked in the House of Commons regarding the disarmament proposals made by M. Litvinoff at the Preparatory Com- mission on Disarmament at Geneva. Mr. Locker Lampson, Under Secre- tary for Foreign Affairs, stated that no notice of the terms of the
have had an opportunity for full A Reuter message from Geneva consideration of the proposal for states that the conversation lasted direct negotiations between the an hour.} parties without prejudice to the juridical situation or to the action of the committee to which the ques tion was referred or of the Council.
IRAK AND THE LEAGUE. ·
SATISFACTORY ACCORD.
Russian proposals was given before | AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED: the opening meeting of the Prepara- tory Commission and the British
the
It is generally believed, however, that further sessions are unlikely, be misled by any political platform There was no session this after-adverse to Kuomintang principles. The Custom House, examination delegation consequently left thin According to recent reports, Com- shed and the quarters of the out-country without instructions on this Li Tsung Jon's Proposal. munistic activities appeared to be door stuff were commandeered by subject.
reviving within the Kuomintang troops on the night of the 4th, Lut General Li Tsung Jen, the pro and, in addition, differences of were evacuated" at noon on the minent supporter of the Kuomin- tang and leader of the successful pinion among Kuomintang mem- following day. expedition against Wuhan, recom- General Ho Chien, Liu: Haing, mended that China break off reta- TA Ben Hain and other Hunanese tions with the Soviet. This pro generals who were formerly under -Tension exista between Chen posal was made yesterday at the General Tang Seng Chi, have jointly Chien and Li Teung Jen, whose second preliminary session to the invited General Ching to return to emissaries have gone to Shanghai fourth Kuomintang party confer- ence which is due to open here on unan to take charge of the. Pro-to attend a conference. January 6th or 7th,
General Li Tsung Jen urged the to leave Shanghai for the South closing of all Soviet consulates in within the next few days. He will A modified tramway service is China, but added the rider that, probably proceed to Swatow, where now running. provided the Soviet cease to sane- he will lead his troops against The Tramway employees now on tion and promote Bolshevik pro- Canton. Mrs. Lisa Chung Hei, of strike are intimidating the inspec paganda in China, relations shall Canton regime, will also shortly re- tors and threatening to assassinate
turn to Canton from Shanghai.
be restored.
vincial Government.
General Li Tani Hain is expected
.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
"[THAOVOH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
Sir A. Chamberlain, in introduc-. ing the question, stated that the station had materially improved in thany countries since the investiga.. tion was conducted in 1924-25-26.
The report, in its broad conclu- sions, demonstrates the existence of an organised traffic in girls for immoral purposes from certain
European countries, mainly, Po- land, France, and Rumands to Latin America and Egypt. Detail ed summaries are given of the re- sult of inquiries in 28 cities together with observations of various Gov Kow The Ice In Broken."
erminents on the situation disclosed LONDON, December 6th,
in their respective countries, The Several Geneva correspondents general belief is that publicity are confident as to the possibility given to the facts about under- of a resumption of Angio Russian ground traffic has stimulated Gov- conversations now that the ice has ernments into strengthening legis- been broken by Sir Austen Cham-lation dealing with it. berlain and M., Litvinoff.
It appears that it was the latter's English wife who telephoned to the British official suggesting the meet- ing which eventually took place, M. Litvino Pleased With His Visit,
PROHIBITION IN U.S.A.
Ruasy, December 5th.
FINES AND GAOL SENTENCES. Mr. G. Ormsby Gore, the Under- The work of the Preparatory Com Secretary for the Colonies, was
(REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE] mission was limited to setting up a naked whether negotiations between
GENEVA, Dec. 6th." security committee. Therefore, no the British and Irak Governments.
M. Litvinoff has left for Moscow
New York, Dee, 5th. discussions took place on on the question of Irak applying
The astounding fact that over Russian proposals and the question for membership of the League of ri Berlin.
There was no demonstration, G. $12,000,000 has been paid in fines. HANKOW, Dee, 5th of sending instructions about them Nations were now terminated. He
Reuter states that M. Litvinoff is for infringements of the prohibi- to the British delegates did not replied that the discussions which arise. The Russilla proposals. did had been taking place, with the King satisfied with his visit, which tion law. is revealed in statistics not appear to have been regarded of Irak in London had been carried corresponded with his expections published by the Deparment of by the Preparatory Commission as to a point at which satisfactory He hoped to meet Bir Austen Cham-Justice.
They also show that since the The erlain at Geneva- in February or a practical and helpful contribution accord had been reached. Shanghai's Tramway Strike,
next at meeting of law has been enforced there have to the problem of disarmament. Premice of Iraic, who had had to March SHANGHAI, Dec. 5th.
There would accordingly be no nd- leave London some days ago, was the Security Committee of the been 223,000 convictions, and the now on his way back and it was Preparatory Disarmament Com gaol sentences aggregate 22,500 vantage in discussing them in the
years, while during the last fiscal House of Commona
hoped that as soon as he returned mission, His visit was a step in
year 3,413 permanent injunctions (A Reuter message adds that Mr. an agreement would be signed. Pend the right direction, and he was Baldwin said the Russian proposals ing signature he could not furnish glad to think that the present were enforced, representing the
state of war "between Poland did not appear to be regarded by detailed information regarding the and Lithuania could be ended.
closing of property for from three mouths to a year.. the Committee as practical.]
agreement,
them or their relatives.