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JAPAN'S ATTITUDE TO MANCHURIA.
THE PREMIER'S EXPLANATION TO FOREIGN:
REPRESENTATIVES,
JAPANESE INTERESTS WHICH CANNOT BE.
OVERLOOKED,
Toxxo, August 14thi Everything tends to show that Japan's position in China, in the the Japanese Government is await- light of recent developments, ing the return of Baron Hayashi especially with regard to the Three to formulate a new policy towards Eastern Provinces, was explained Manchuria yesterday to the diplomatic repre-
Baron Hayashi's Vlewa. sentatives of Great Britain, the United States, France, and Soviet Yesterday, practically all the Russia by Baron Premier Tanaka bigger papers printed prominently in his capacity of Foreign Minis-interviews secured with Baron Gonauke Hayaahi af Seoul, in With regard to Treaty revision, which the Baron is reported to Baron Tanaka made it plain that have said that the compromise be Japan will not agree to any vi-tween Mukden and Nanking had sion until the National Govern been indefinitely postponed and ment changes its present attitude that, in so far as he was able to and consenta to respect interna-see, the North-South compromise tional obligations.
negotiations were definitely off for some time.
ter.
i
VIENNESE ROMANCE AT THE QUEEN'S.
LOVE ME AND THE
WORLD IS MINE."
FELIX "MENDLESSOHN.
(SY OUR FILM CRITIC]
Love Me and the World is Mine"
in which pretty Mary Philbin plays the heroine is a romance of pre-war Vienna. It is hardly necessary to add more. We have had so many films on this subject that the handsome officer hero, the gay ladies and the night life can be taken for granted, but it is a little unusual to have a heroine who is so ungrateful as
Hannel" proves herself to be. Japan's Special Interesta.
"Hannel" is a little country With regard to the Three Eastern
Any attempt to prevent such a
he declared, girl who follows her officer to Provinces, the Premier said that rapprochement
must be refrained from, as it Vienna. She goes to live with Japan sincerely desired a proper unication of China, but that there would give rise to considerable Mitzel, her cousin (Betty Compaan) were special historical and geogra-misunderstanding on the part not phical relations between Japan only of the Chinese, but also of whose morals are more "Viennese and the Three Eastern Provinces, Western nations." especially in regard to economics, Baron Hayashi insisted that the which would affect Japan if unrest legitimate rights and interests that gripped Manchuria and that, Japan has in the Three Eastern therefore, Japan could not be ex- Provinces, And in other parts of pected to look with equanimity on China, should be adequately pro any sudden political changes in tected, and he said that, by virtue of a treaty that Japan had con- "Japan is not desirous of a cluded with China, a treaty that suspension of the compromise that seems to have been overlooked by Nanking and Mukden are trying large number, Japan was given to reach," he said. "But to com- the right have a voice in the promise with a Government that affairs of Manchuria when the dares violate its treaty stipula trend of events there was likely to tions and thereby bring its in affect her rights and interests. Auence into an area where Japan This treaty is said to have been has considerable and valuable in- concluded shortly after the Russo terests, is something that may ad- Japanese war and it is on the versely affect Japan herself and strength of this treaty, say he something that Japan is justified Japanese papers, that Baron in avoiding."
Tanaka felt justified in instruct Baron Tanaka concluded by saying the Japanese Consul General Fing that he did not intend to take at Mukden to offer "advice" to
positive steps towards Manchurip, Chang Hsueh Liang. and that he had great hopes of securing bis ain by diplomatie
that_aren.
'means. `
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than wise, Mitzel also loves the officer, Vigilati (Norman Kerry) and is quite determined that her country cousin shall not be his on any terms. George Seigemann has one of the unpleasant roles for which directors are so fond of cast- ing him as the concierge who attacks Hannel when her cousin leaves her alone in the house she is rescued by an elderly gentleman who is charmed (as he may well be) by her beauty and her inno cent air. This Mr. van den Bosch is a very wealthy man and takes the little wait to live in his home where he treats her as a spoilt daughter. Alter, one supposes, & considerable period he proposes marriage to her and she seems will-
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HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
Awaiting Baron Hayashi's Return.
Now that the Mukden authorities have postponed compromise nego tations with Nauking, no new de claration with regard to Mat- churia is likely to be issued until that if Chang Hsueh Liangaly off her veil and orange; blussom, U.S.A. STUDENT PARTY AT TOLDERS BY THE HON, ME. ED. C.
Baron Gonsuke made up his mind to be inden Hayashi, who was sent to Mukden dent, he was well able to be so us the Premier's "private ambas economically and otherwise. sador."
the return of
Baron Hayashi, in bis Seoul in terview, further declared that the resources of Manchuria were enor mous and that, judged by this facting to make this repayment for bie alone, the Mukdenites held ar kindness. On the day of her wedd
сат- enviable position, one beyond Parison with that held by any othering she hears that her officer is He thought leaving for the front and, tearing Chinese factions."
rushes to the station. With re- markable romanticism the general in charge of the troops grants the officer three days leave to get married, and so we leave Hannel
1
TACKED BY CROWD.
SIX INJURED NOT SERIOUSLY.
The following story of an attack on the Upton Close party of
WOLFE, C.M.G., CAPTAIN SUPER- INTENDENT OF POLICE )
Police Training School, The weekly classes for Police Reservists at the Police Training School, Kowloon, will be held on
ber 4th, at 8 pm. sharp. All mem bere of the Chinese and Indian Com- panies, and of the Flying Squad who have not yet passed Part. II. of Training Course must attend.
Squad Drill.
Japan's Daughter. In a statement made to the
In the course of an interview Miyako newspaper of Tokyo, Mr. granted the press by Lieutenant Kaku Mori, Parliamentary Vice- General Kikuchi, who went to Minister for Foreign Affairs, de Mukden to attend the funeral of in her lover's arms, and the poor clared that Chinese propaganda the late Marshal Chang Tso Lin, old gentleman to bis sorrows. together with the criticising level- he declared that, as the result of Miss Philbin acts well and always students in Nanking on August Tuesday, August 28th and Septem led against the Government by the many interviews he had with lead looks very pretty and appealing, 13th only reached this office yester Opposition here, have been tending figures in the Manchurian ing to cause inisunderstandings, capital, he was convinced that but Miss Campson as the gay cousin day evening, says the North China and, if these grow exaggerated the Japan has been a prey to Chinese is more interesting. Nosman Kerry Daily News of August 24th, Foreign Office will most probably political tricks, and that he is now looks is part of the officer who despite the fact that the news was issue a "new" declaration in all the more convinced that Man loves and rides away and plays published in Japan some days ago ing the Government's stand in the churia is really a daughter of quite competently. light of the new developments that
Japan.
The whole thing is artificial but In the present state of affairs it have occurred since Mukden and
is impossible for foreign newṛ- General Kikuchi stayed at the it is lighthearted, and well staged. Nanking decided to suspend all
residence of General Yang Yu
Felix Mendlessohn.
papers to maintain their compromise negotiations.
Ting all the time he was in Muk
Folix Mendlessohn," the second pondents in the new varied," he said, that we do not den and says that Japan is clearly of the music master series to be though some of the news agencies know what or which to believe. justified, under the Peking Treaty, Mr. Wang Ta Chen, who is here, in taking such steps as she deems shown here may be described as do. It is remarkable that they
The orchestra played the has said that the Nanking authori necessary for the maintenance of ties will not enforce its provisional peace in Manchuria, and in doing music well especially the famous did not liberate this regulations against Japan, but so, there is no occasion for Japan Wedding March, but the story itself Shanghai earlier.
and its treatment is sugary and About 400 people crowded into since Mr. Wang is not a properly. to be over much concerned with
emanating from unworthy of the master in whose accredited envoy of the Nanking the criticisms
Unless Japan is honour it was made. The photo. the city (Nanking) to-day (August Government, we cannot take his other Powers.
determined to secure the right of graphy in good, especially in the 13th) in opposition to the increase statement at face value."
Reporta from China
are 30
"sweet.
Corres.
capital,
ncx's in
All recruits of the Chinese and Indian Companies, and of the
Flying Squad will parade at Central Police Station on Thursday, August 30th, at 5.30 p.m. sharp for Squad Drill under Sergt. Condon. Dress: Mufti
Chinese Company. All advanced men of the Chinese
Company will attend at the Central
With regard to the reports in the appointing officials for "Manchuria sccaes in the apple orchard and at of the Salt Tax. Six Americana Police Station on Thursday, August local papers of the. Mukden chief. he said that, in his opinion, the eastic but the introduction of who were out to photograph the
tains seeking funds from Japan, Japan's rights and interests in Mr. Mori said that there had been Manchuria would suffer severely. no official or unofficial discussions The press attaches a good deal on such a subject, but he thought of importance to General Kikuchi's that an application for a loan views as he is known to be a per- would probably be forthcoming.sonal friend of the Premier Baron He was unable to say whether the Tanaka, belongs to the same (Cho- has already been Japanese authorities would enter-abu) clan and
closeted with the Premier. tain it or not.
SAIGON RICE MARKET. AN OBLIGING BURGLAR.
market.
demand from Indian buyers.
TONG.
wrist
too much apple blossom, fairies, and a. paternal old squire seems rather to detract from the music than to explain it.
GENERAL CHIANG'S' TEETH.
NOT A POLITICAL ILLNESS.
scene, incurred the displeasure of 30th, at 5.30 p.m. sharp, for Rifle the crowd and had a wordy Exercises. Extended Order and wrangle with them. Soon they Baton Drill under Sergt. Condon. were surrounded by a mob, and beaten, and three of them were Dress: multi; rifle, belt, side-arms, seriously injured.
and truncheon to be carried.
Another message says - Refusing to have their pictures taken the Anhui demonstrators slightly wounded 'six of the Upton Close party, a group of American touring students to-day pear the Drum tower here,
SHANGHAI, August 23rd. "General Chiang Kai Shek was still
Anhui Guild Procession. at the Country Hospital yesterday,
Representatives of the local An- although his condition is very much tire going to the Cen-
improved.
Flying Squad.
The weekly instructional patrol of the Kowloon Section will take place on Tuesday, August 28th. Fall in at the Tsimshatsui Fire Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp, Dress; Khaki uniform.
The final instructional patrol of
General.
The Compagnie de Commerce & MIXED BAG FROM KOWLOON
the month of the Hong Kong Sec- de Navigation d'Extrême-Orient in
The North-China Daily News has tral Executive building to present tion will take place on Thursday, their report on the rice market
been afforded an opportunity to certain demands. The Upton Close August 30th, and all members are dated Saigon, August 23rd, state:-
investigate the report that General party met them on their way, and requested to attend. Fall in at the Paddy market is very firm and the A Chinese was charged veeter- Chiang's illness was political. As some of the students attempted to Central Police Station at 5.15 p.m. prices have strongly advanced day morning before Mr. W. Scho- stated in our report published on take snapshots of the demonstra sharp. Dress: Khaki uniform. Supplies continue to be small and the stockholders are holding off in field at the Kowloon Magistracy Monday, General Chiang's illness tors. The tourists' motors were is actual and not political. He has attacked and some of the panes in
Change in Address or Telephone anticipation of higher prices. with larceny and receiving.
Number-Every Police Reservist, Policemen rushed to the scene irrespective of unit-Chinese and Owing to a sudden demand, rice It appears that he stole a clock for years suffered from 19 abscessed the party's cars were smashed.
teeth, which have seriously impair- market has armed up and prices from No. 2, Cambay Buildings, and ed his health. At first, he did not and separated the conflicting par Indian Companies, Flying Squad, have jumped 3 per cent, during the two baskets containing
take this seriously and later, as ties. The American students were past week. In view of this, the watch, jewellery, money and seven had no tims to attend to his teeth. escorted by, the police to the rail- and Sharpshooters Company is way station, Finding that the particularly requested to immediate sellers have withdrawn from the articles of clothing from No. 127. During the past few months, how train for Shanghai had already de ipform the Sergeant, in-charge of
Kowloon Tong It was in respect ever, they have been a source of "Regarding the brokens, pricca of this second theft that there war
so much worry and trouble, that parted the police conducted the his Section of any change taking or might telephone number," and to have advanced owing to continued indictment of receiving stolen he finally decided, previous to his American party to the private re- place in his address or in his day
sidence of Dr. C. T. Wang, on property.
trip to Peking to attend to them.orders from the Nationalist Minis co-operate as fully as possible with
bis Company Commander in perfect Dr. D. J. Collins was asked to ter for Foreign Affairs. The defendant admitted the two thefts and the second charge of come to Nanking, where he gave The Americans were warmly reing the system of emergency calls. receiving was withdrawn. He was temporary
"Leave of Absence from Colony relief. Subsequently, ceived by Dr. Wang who apologiz arrested while pawning some of General Chiang visited him ined to the wounded who were not Every Police Reservist, is requested the property from the Kowloon Shanghai. As all the 12 teeth have badly hurt. Dr. Wang promised to notify his Company Commander We quote today white Saigon Tong bouse, and made a statement to be removed, it was considered to instruct the garrison forces to in the event of his being about to rice No. 1 26 per cent. brokens which led to the recovery of the advisable to do it in the Country stop such occurrences in the leave the Colony, however tem- round grain; Hong Kong 86 per remainder of the stolen goods, he Hospital and to provide General future.
porarily, and in such case leave from": picul of 194 ba. fo.b. Salgou also volunteered the information Chiang with conditions which would The Upton Closs party was given Police Reserve Duties should be 104. 44. per cwt. fo.b. Saigon about the theft of the clock on the give him quiet and would save him a special train in the evening for applied for; such leave will not be Yen 6.65 per picúl of 134 ha..
Lo.b
23rd instant.
from too much irritation during Shenghai
unreasonably withheld. The neces Saigon,
The defendant had had a pre- the period when he was under dental In the afternoon a representa sity for each Company Commander White Saigon rice No. silted vious conviction for larceny but care.
tive of the Anhui delegation and knowing where his members are at Japan quality: Hong Kong $3.75 since he had given the police avery
Although General Chiang's illness a member of the Nanking Wai per picu ok Saigon assistanceain this case he was een not of macher-serious nature as chiapu called on the students and any given time is obvious in the Os, 10d. per cwt.fo.b. Saigon --
tenced to two months hard labour to cause alarin to his friends, the tendered apologies for the affaire-of-an-emergency
train conveyed the Yen 6.35 per pical of 134 lbs. fo.b. on the fret charge and $100 fine numerous reports that he is in the A special Saigon.
or a further two months on the Country Hospital for political rea Americans to Shanghai in the
sons are altogether unwarranted. evening. For August/September shipment. third.
The total amount of rice ex- ported from January 1st to August 15th, 1928, is 1,106,82103120 against 1,002,818.491 tons in 1927.
(Bg) W. EINT, AE.P
Adjutant, Hong Kong, August 28th, 1928.