INTEREST IN
JAPAN'S KEEN
MANCHURIA.
CHANG TSO LIN'S MANDATE AGAINST FENG."
FAMINE THREAT IN TSINAN.
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CRITICAL POSITION OF PEKING.
Japan is prepared to take strong action to prevent disturbances spreading to Manchuria. She is considering the advisability of sending troops to Shanhaikwan, the city which stands at the end of the Great Wall, which would give Japan command of the bottle neck passage to the North. The Government is considering whe- ther they will take steps to prevent any armed troops, whether Northerners or Southerners, from passing this point. There are also reports from the vernacular press that she is planning to let the Northern army through, and then to refuse passage to the Souther- ners, thus dividing the combatants.
Meanwhile Japan is sending many reinforcements to Tientsin and Peking, diverting some of the Nagoya division which was on "ita way to Tsinan and withdrawing other troops from Shantung. Japanese women and children have been removed from Peking to Dairen.
Marshal Chang Tao Lin has issued a mandate stating that he finds it necessary to continue the campaign against the Christina General, Feng Yu Heiang, as his suggestions for a cessation of bostilities and a voluntary "withdrawal of the Northerners have been taken as a sign of weakness rather than as a patriotic gesture. He is willing to come to terms with all other generals, but con- siders that it is necessary to fight the communists with whom Feng Yu Hsiang is in Jeague”**
«It is considered in Peking that the object of this mandate-is' to hearten the troops, rather than to indicate any densite line of action.
Peking is seriously threatened by the Shansi forces under General Yen Shih Shan. Some reports state that Paoting has fallen and that the Shansi vanguard is within seven miles of Peking. It appears that the Northerners are making desperate efforts to hold up the advance of the armies of Feng and Shanai at Wangtu, south of Proting.
CHANG TSO LIN'S
MANDATE.
(THROUGH REUter's Auency,}
LONDON, May 17th.
Marshal Chang Tso Lin is issuing
SHANSI SUCCESSES,
(Wah Tu Fat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 17th.
General Yen Shih Shan claims
a punitive" mandate against Marthat his army bas gained consider- shal Feng Yu Hsiang. declaring able successes both in Northern that he evidently wants to continue Shansi and in Southern Chibli
The Nationalists the civil war. have erroneously taken Chang Tso Lin's suggestion for a cessation of hostilities and a voluntary with- drawal of the Northerners as a sign
`of weakness.
Chang Tao Lin declares that he has unquestionable evidence that Feng Yu Hsiang sent agents to stir up anti-foreign feeling among Chang Tso Lin's commanders. Therefore, be has decided that an expedition is necessary in order to complete the campaign against the Cam- munists with whom Feng Yu Hsiang is in league.
With the exception of Feng Yu Hsiang, Chang Tao Lin expresses willingness to come to terms with all his opponents.
It is considered in Peking that the main purpose of the mandate is to hearten the troops. It is un- likely that the expedition will come
Paoting fell into the hands of his troops on the 13th inst. They are launching a general attack on Cho- chow in co-operation with other allied troops.
The Southerners are advancing to a point north of Machang. Peking is in a very critical position, and the Fengtienese are enforcing strict
martial law.
-FENG'S ADVANÉE.
(THHOUGH ZEUTER'S AGENCY.],
PEKING, May 18th. The commander of Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang's troops which captured Tehchow without resistance on May 11th, has sent a vanguard to the vicinity of Machang.
The Shantung troops are now threatened in 'the rear, while the
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 18th, 1928.
FEARS FOR MANCHURIA.
JAPAN READY FOR ACTION.
[THROUGH RECTAR'S AGENCY.]
SPANISH DANCER
MURDERED.
INFATUATED LOVER'S CRIME.
"LIFE WAS USELESS.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE)
Toxro, May 17th. Taking into consideration yester- day's Cabinet decision, the com- ments in official quarters and Frees
NEW YORK, May 17th, reports give every indication that.
Maria Montero,. the gifted young Japan is prepared to moment's notice to prevent die Spanish dancer, has been murdered turbances spreading to Manchuria. in her apartment in the fashionable
act st A
JAPANESE PLANS.
(THROUGH REUTER'A ADENCY.]
The police found Maria dead and Horatio, shot through the head, lying alongside her. He was able to retain consciousness long enough to *she did not lotojme, so life Bay, was useless.".
AEROPLANES OF THE FUTURE.
DECREASE OF FUSELAGE.
WINGS SEVEN FEET THICK.
(REUTER'S AMERİCAN SERVICE.]
1:
ANGLO-AMERICAN
TREATY.
RENEWAL IMPOSSIBLE.
%:
A MATTER OF NO
CONSEQUENCE, .
[RECTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.]
PHILADELPHIA, May 17th,
WASHINGTON, May 16th. Henry Ford and Charles Low-
The American Government has inventor of the Wright found it impossible to accept the rence, "Whirlwind" motor, has been suggestion from London to extend
The planes of the would be so large that it would be possible for mechanics to repair an engine dur- ing flight.
Mr. Ford predicted the discovery of a new fuel lighter than petrol
ernment in December last.
INTERVENTION IN CHINA.
LORD PARMOOR CALLS FOR ACTION.
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BRITAIN'S POSITION
STATED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, May 16th. Accusations by the Labour Mem- bers that the British Government
. It is understood that the Govern- Rodin Studios. The tragedy follow. Presented with medals in recogni- the Bryce-Root arbitration treaty was proceeding in a dilatory man- ment contemplates the despatch of ed violent quarrel with an in- tion their achievements by the for a few months beyond Jane sih.
nor in connection with the appeal troops from Korea if necessary.fatuated Argentinian, called Horatio Franklin ̈Instituto,'-
The Herald-Tribune which is of the Nanking Government to the Mr. Lawrence in his address pre- responsible for this report asserts It is further considering issuing a Columbres, whose attentions she dicted the coming of swifter, safer that Sir Emme. Howard, the British League of Nations, were strongly statement to the Powern, fully ex-bad repeatedly rejected.
bigger aeroplanes, with living and Ambasador, informed Mr. Kellogg denied in the House of Commons. plaining the circumstances.
sleeping apartments. The passen- that the British Government did Mr. G. Locker-Lampion sought gers would be housed in the wings, not agree in all respects with the which would be seven feet thick, provisions of Mr. Kellogg's draft to impress upon the critics that the while the fuselage would shrink to a treaty, submitted by the U.S. Gov- Government must wait the decision fraction of the present size.
of the Secretary-General of the With reference to this report, it is stated that under the AmericanLeague, upon whom the duty de- Constitution it is impossible to volved of taking action. extend the Root Arbitration Tresty In reply to further question, without the sanction of the Senate, the Under-Secretary for Foreign which cannot possibly be obtained before June 4th.
"Affairs said that, while the Govern- ment was anxious to see the re- establishment of peace, say attempt at mediation at present would re- sult in a very delicate position, and would probably be misinterpreted. A Reuter representative was in- Therefore such a step could not be formed at the State Department taken excopt after a definits in- that Mr. Kellogg regards this mat-vitation from both sides. He was tor of the extension of the Bryce not aware what action was being Root Arbitration Treaty as ona of taken by the officials of the Lengua emall consequence.
Toro, May 16th. The Cabinet after studying the reports from North China of vari ous military operations and move- ments, has come to the conclusion that the foreign garrison at Peking and Tientsin is suficient to cope with the present situation.
The Cabinet has, however, decid- ed to divert part of the Nagoya Division from Tsingtao, it neces- sary, and also that the utmost must be done to prevent the disturbances apreading to Manchuria
PREMIER ON COTTON CRISIS.
REDUCTIONS IN STEEL TRADE.
A GET TOGETHER
POLICY.
"
(THROUGH REWER'S AGENCY.)
*
LONDON, May 16th..
FOREIGN NATIONALS IN PERSIA.
AGREEMENTS SIGNED:
There will probably be a short interval between the expiration of
the old Treaty, and the coming into force of the new Treaty, which is being negotiated.
No Consequence.
Nanking.
He considers that Britain and in connection with the appeal from the United States can very well get In the circumstances, it WHA slang for a few months without premature to consider what in- any such treaty, until full agree-structions it was necessary to give ment has been reached by the to the British representative at British Government with the
Geneva Dominione. The British Embassy
TREATIES TO FOLLOW. In order to maintain order in Manchuria, it is understood that
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE} the Cabinet is now considering aking steps to refuse passage to armed troope, whether they be In view of the critical condition
TEHERAN, May 17th Northerners or Southerners, of the cotton industry, great in-
The provisional agreements aris- through Shanhaikwan.
portance was attached, to a speeching from Persia's denunciation of Realising the difficulty of pre-by the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley the treaties with France and the endorses this view. venting the passage of troops, the Baldwin, at a luncheon under the United States, under which French Government is aleo considering the auspices of the British Cotton- l'and American nationals enjoyed despatch of reinforcements to Shan- Growing Association in Manchester capitulation rights, were signed on haikwan, if necessary.
to-day.
Monday,
BLOCKING THE ROAD?
(Wah Ti Tat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 17th: According to a reliable report the Japanese Government intends to take up & position at Shanhaikwan, a stragetic point at the terminus of the Great Wall and the main route to Manchurian territory, as a necessary step to safeguard Man
churia from any threat of war.
MARCHING, INTO WANHSIEN:
STEAMERS HELD UP.
YANOTSZE, May 16th. Messages received through Naval Wireless state that a considerable force is marching into Wanhsien. They have arrived at a point about" 50 miles above the town. ... teze Rapids Company have been A message from Tientsin indi-held up at Waubsion. They were cales that fighting has been taking compelled to discharge their cargo, place north of Machang between There is no change on the middle the advance troops of Feng Yu and lower river, “A Hsiang and the retiring Northern- ers, but the outcome is not certain.
off except ES a counter-attack to Tientsin-Feking area is thus seri- Steamera belonging to the Yang: cover the Fengtien retreat to Manously endangered. thurin,
NORTHERN COUNTER-
"ATTACK.
· [тпovaи REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, May 17th. A message from Peking states that Marshal Chang Tso Lin is pre- paring to take advantage of a fack of preparation by Marehal Feng Yu Huang to launch, an offensive along the Peking-Hankow line.
1t is stated that the offensive
THE FINAL BATTLE?
(Wah Te Yat Paa.)
PREPARATIONS IN PEKING.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}"
PEKING, May 17th.
An official announcement states that at least 3,000 Japanese troops are coming to Tientsia. Probably 1,000 of these will go to Peking which will bring up the Japanese force there to 1,500.
The Inncheon was attended by
of five hundred members. the Association and by represents tives of banking institutions in Lancashire and other parts of the North of England..
Empire Expansion.
Lord Derby, who presided, said the whole industry must be recon- structed and now capital brought in
Mr. Baldwin, in the course of his eperch, referred to the great possibililies in Afrios,and else where in the Empire, for cotton-
growing and for the purchasing of British goods.
Referring to the depression in the steel trade, the Premier men- tioned that for every shilling he had when he took office, he had something under a penny to-day.
Clean Up The Mess. Capital in the steel trade, said Mr. Baldwin, must be reduced until it represented. live nasete before it could hope for better
times...
Mr. Baldwin added that every section of the cotton industry must get together, and somehow cut out the dead wood and clean up the mess made in 1318. (Cheers.)
JAPANESE TROOPS.
{THROUGH RETTER'1 AGENCY.]
PERING, May 16th. The Japanese state that only one
"A similar agreement with Ger many was signed on Tuesday and with Belgium yesterday, while agreements will shortly be signed with Italy and Czecho-Slovakia.
All agreements are to remain in force till fresh treaties can be ar- ranged.
SUGAR INDUSTRY AND LEAGUE.
..
THROCOK BEUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, May 17th. The Consultative Economic Com- mittee has appointed a sub-com- mittee, over which Sir Atul Chatter jee will preside to enquire into the sugar question.
IRAK'S MODERATE
GOVERNMENT.
"SURPRISE GAINS AT ELECTIONS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
CHINESE MISSION IN BERLIN.
TO INSPECT INDUSTRIAL
ENTERPRISES.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENÇY.]
BERLIN, May 17th.. A Chinese Mission of seventeen members, beaded by Mr. C. H. Kwo, President of the East China Railways, has arrived to inspect industrial enterprises and confer with financial and commercial circles,
..
CRASH ON U.S. STOCK
EXCHANGE.
SENSATIONAL REACTION.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
NEW YORK, May 18th. All trading records on the New York Stock Exchange were broken to-day by a sensational reaction which cut down or wiped out most of the early gains of from 85 to $30, and sent a number of issues erashing from $5 to $20 below last night's quotations.
BAGDAD, May 16th In spite of vigorous Nationalist .The reaction was based upon propagatida against the Anglo- the widespread fears that specula Iraki Treaty, Bir Abdul Muhsin tion was becoming excessive and Begsadun's Moderate Government that the Federal Reserve authori. secured an overwhelming majority | ties "ara about to take further
a the secondary Elections, the drastic measures to restrict the polling for which took place all credit aupply, an over the country to-day.
Banks Balso Bates.
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank has announced an increase
INDIAN COTTON STRIKE,
The Southern Advance.
Mr. Locker Lampson said that it was certainly not our intention to oppose the Southerners advance upon Peking. We should only take care to see that the troops did not enter the Legation quarter,
Commander Kenworthy said that, the usual and most convenient way te Peking was vid Tientsin. If the Nationalists are held away from Tientsin they cannot advance... The Speaker thei-intervened · and said that the question must be put on the paper'
Protecting Nationals.
Mr. Locker Lampson later said that communications had been re- ceived from Tientsin regarding the question of affording protection to Foreign residents in Tientsin and Peking. There had, however, been Lo mention of taking military measures on the Tientsin-Pukow and Peking-Mukden Railways.
Calling In The League. The matter was also taken up by Lord Parmoor, the Labour Peer, in the House of Lords. He sought information regarding China from Lord Cuskendun, who replied that
considerable time ago, Sir Austen Chamberlain had informally in- quired of various sources to ascer tain whether any suggestion as re- garda invoking the League® of Nations would be acceptable.
It was a mistake to appose that Sir Austen had allowed the state of affairs in China to go on for 80 long without considering whether the League of Nations could take any part in bringing about peace, but there was no such thing as a Government in China.
Added Dimenities.
The Government supporters now. total 70 as against ten of the Opposition and eight Independents.
Bir Austen had received absolutely The main issue before the conn.in the rediscount rate to 4 per additional company is being sent to try was the new Army Bill, dealing expected in the New York Federal clear to him that such a proposal cent. and similar action is hourlyno encouragement, and it was made Peking, but it is notable that their with the Defence Force and Con
Reserve Bank. agents are working with great scription SHANGHAI, May 17th.
would at present meet with no activity and are procuring quarters
success, while it might even add to the difficulties of the situation.
The Nanking Political Committee had addressed a telegram to the League of Nations asking the machinery of the league to be tap plied in the Tainanfu Incident, but the Political Committee was not a member of the League.
No appeal had been made to the British Government.
It is generally expected that a will be conducted under the direcferce battle will take place at week, and it is tion of General Yang Yu Ting, the Pacting within Chief of Staff, and General Chang possible that this may be the last Hauch Liang, Chang Teo Lin's son, ecrious fighting of the war. If the The Northern leaders have already Fengtienese are defeated they will
leave Peking once and for all. left for Paotingtu.
Menawhile, another despatch says that the Mukden commander, General Wu Chung Sheng, who is at present at Shanhaikwan with a large body of troops, has been in. structed to withdraw most of his force to Mukden.
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NO RUMOURS.
{THZ900K ZEUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEKING, May 17th. A proclamation threatens dire penalties to parsoda spreading rumours of Northern defeats or of the departure of Fengtien officials from the capital.
CONTRADICTORY, REPORTS.
AVOIDING TSINAN.
(Was To Yot, Pa.)
SHANGHAI, May 17th.. According to a report from Hau chow, all staff members of the field headquarters have proceeded to Tehchow by devious routes so as to avoid passing through Tainan,
גן
PLIGHT OF TSINAN.
(Wah Tas Tat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 17th. One disastrous result of the Tiinan incident is that there are
and
A special train on Saturday will take all Japanese women children to Taku, where they will board a special steamer for Dairea. Shantung Force Reduced.
TOKYO, May 17th
The supporters of the Bill contend for several hundred troops in the that Conscription is accessory to ex-Austrian Legation, quarter. The render Leak more independent of Japanese defences Are being outside help than is at present strengthened.
possible. The British suthorities have issued instructions to British nationals to prepare to move to the Legation Quarter at any moment.
Peking is outwardly quiet, but much larger patrols are engaged in the streets, while no person is allowed in the streets after tea o'clock in the ovening."
Military Attaché
Both Chinese and foreigners are sending their valuables to the Lega In view of increasing uneasinesstion Quarter, we in Feking and Tientsin, instrues tions have been inued to the Nagoya Division to divert a regi- ment of infantry and a battery of artillery from Tsingtao to Tientsin, An air squadron has been ordered from Japan for the same destina- tion for the protection of residents. At the same time, owing to fear of disturbances spreading to Man churia, the infantry brigado which was sent on May 4th to Shantung from Dairen has been ordered to return whence it came. Thus the fores available in Bhantung. has been reduced by about 5,500.
Pexiko, May 17th. Colonel G. Badham Thornhill has been appointed Military Attaché at Peking.
TRANSATLANTIC AIR MAILS.
EXHAUSTIVE TESTS.
(DKITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.,
Ruosy, May 10th Asked in the House of Commons whether his attention had been called to a proposal to build a fleet of airships for the trans-Atlantic mail service, Sir Samuel Hoare, Air Minister, said the whole object of experiments in connection with Airships was to curry out exhaustive texte before expansion took place, LEAGUE OF NATIONS. No money could therefore be spent on the airship development **(Wah Tu Tat Pao.. projects until the R100 and the RIG1 had carried out their trialk Statement To Eival Generala."
SHANGHAI, May 17th. « and satisfied all specification con- The Nationalist News Agency about eighty thousand people ren-
The Japanese representative nt { ditions Toxyo, May 17th claims that Shansi forces captured dered homeless and in need of food
ta issue Paotinglu on May 14th, after which and clothes. The order and peace of
The Government has instructed Geneva is prepared to
GERMAN TRADE WITH Choction, famous for the lenghty the city is maintained by Japanese the Minister at Peking, and the memorandum giving the story of the Tainan affair from the Japaness
PERSIA. siege in the autumn, was taken by police, but prosperous business ser- Consul General ut Nanking to depoint of view, Mr. Chen Lu, how- a surprise attack.
The Shanki vanguards are report reduced to a state of misery. Most Tao Lin and Chiang Kai Shok. The Geneva, is cold to his attitude to-
tions in the walled city are still aver statements to Marshals Chang
ever Peking representative at ed to have reached Changmintica of the Government buildings have ones that Japan is unable towards the affair,
documenta are understood to be a
countenance any operation endan-
A full statement will be published tomorrow, but in the meantime diplomatic representatives of the Foreign Powers at Tokyo have been invited to the Foreign Office, where Japan's motive has been explained for the purpose of obtaining under standing,
7 miles south-west of Peking.
On the other hand Beuterat Peking wires that the Feng- tieneso were stub, holding the de- fence line Pactingfu, Hokicafu, Taangehoor of Tutaday
Fighting is going on at Wangtu, south of Pacingfu. Where the Northerners are attempting to hold up the armies of Shansi and Feng Yu Hrang.
Japanese troops. been destroyed or damaged by
Looting In Tainan gering Japanese life on property.
Official despatches report that looting and plundering at Tainanfu is continuing. About 100 Chinese shops were raided last night. Con sequently Japanese and Chinese are co-operating to suppress lawlees
ness.
EMPEROR'S APPROVAL.
ANTARA
air (Wah Tu Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, May 17th
A Tokyo message states that the Emperor of Japan on the 17th inst. approved the 'Cabinet's decision to send more troops to China,
SAME FOOTING AS BRITAIN.
{THROUGH KRUTER'S AGENCY.},
BERLIN, May 10th.
DEADLOCK REACHED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BOMBAY, May 16th. The deadlock in the Cotton Industry remains unchanged, nei- ther side in the dispute having offer. ed to give way or any point.
No Locus Standi. The employers have now issued
Lord Cushendun, who is the dismissal notices to all strikers, British representative on the Coun with the stipulation that the cil of the League of Nations, point strikers before re-engagement must ed out that Article Eleven provided abandon their "unreasonable at for definite procedure in regard to titude" and consent to a standardi- an appeal. sation of wages in accordance with the recommendations of the Tariff Board..
The employers also insist upon a ten-hours working day and Bricter discipline.
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statement and on other conditions The strikers insist upon ful rein- which the milk-owners are holding to be inadmissible, in
FAMOUS FILM STAR WEDS.
ADOLPHE MENJOU'S AMERICAN BRIDE,
[THROUGH REUTERʼ2"10KKOY.]
PARIS, May 10th. The Mairie 15th Arrondissement
Secretary-General and the Freai- It must be presumed that the
dent would now consider the posi British Government had any locut tion, but he did not think that the
standi of any kind to interfere at the application. the present moment in support of
Back Up Hanking, Lord Parmoor pleaded strongly in favour of Britain hacking up th Nanking telegram to Camera, zid contended that by so doing, the technical difficulty would disap Dear
Lord Cushendus said that in one senso an international quernd might at present exist between Japan and Nanking but after all, Japan was a Member of the Lengte,
The trade agreement between was the scene of the wedding of the and clearly the British Government Persia and Germany expired on Alm star, Adolphe Menjou, and could not treat the Japanese, Gov- April 10th, but a new provisional Miss Kathryn Carver, to-day demment in such a rough and ready agreement has been concluded. The previous marriages of both way as Lord Farmour implied***** The new treaty gives the Germans bride and bridegroom were dis He samured Lord Parmpor that if a Resident in Persia with the same solved in year. The bride was the spiteful chaos in China could 'legal guarantees as have been con formerly the wife of a New York be overcome, Britain would not be
deterred by a techmionlity. Society photographer. ceded to Great Britain.