END OF THE NORTHERN STRUGGLE.
CHANG TSUNG CHANG ASKS FOR ALLIANCE WITH NATIONALISTS.
·SUCCESSFUL FENGTIEN COUNTER-ATTACKS.
GOVERNMENT LEADERS PROCEED
TO NANKING.
The trouble in the north between the Chihli-Shantung forces** under Chang Tsung Chang and the Manchurian and Nationalist troops appears to be over. Early Reuter reports merely state that Chang Tsung Chang haa surrendered and bis, troops are being dis armed. From other sources it appears that he made known a 'domi aire of embracing Nationalist tenets, and put forward this pro- posal to General Pei Chung Hai. Pei Chung Hai, while refusing to accept the proposition, has promised to give it his considera- tion
Chang Tsung Chang's change of view has however clearly been prompted by the extremely threatening position in which he finds bimself. In spite of his rather sensational gains of the last few days, bis ultimate position has obviously best hopeless and counter attacks by the Fengtianese leader Yang Yu Ting have been success- ful. Nevertheless, Nationalist preparations, such as the despatch of a bombing plane to aid Pei Chung Hsi, show that this latest move has been unexpected.
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The leaders of the Government have followed Chiang Kai Shek to Nanking to take part in the ceremonies of inauguration of the new Government. Japan meanwhile is waiting for a pro- nouncement from the new Government before taking any action. REPORTED SURRENDER.
(THROUGH BEUTZA'S' AGENCŤ.]
MUKDEN, Sept. 18th. General Yang Tu Ting reporta that the Chihli-Shantung forces, after some daye fighting, have surrendered and are now being disarmed.
CHANG TSUNG CHANG'S CHANGED VIEWS.
GOVERNMENT PLANS.
(Wah Ti Fat Pao).
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 1928.
JAPAN'S THREE
PRINCIPLES.
"POLICY IN MANCHURIA.
TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY.
(THROUGH ZEUTRE'S AGENCY.]
SMITH ATTACKS HOOVER.
FARM RELIEF QUESTION.
STATE DECISION ON PROHIBITION.
(THROUGH SHUTER'E AGENCY.]
OMAHA, Sept. 19th.
INCENDIARIES IN POLAND.
́SOVIET ̧ INFLUENCE
SUSPECTED, “
THE "IRON HAND,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE WATERSIDE STRIKE.
STERN. MEASURES FOR SUPPRESSION.
די- .
FEARS OF FAMINE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S ADENCY. Į
SURPRISE MOVE AT GENEVA.
PRIVATE: DISARMAMENT
PARLEYS.
NO SUPPORT FOR SUG- GESTION.
ÏTIZZOUGH REUTER'S AGINUT.)
GENEVA, Sept. 18th.
Oaux, Sept. 19th. Hamaguchi, leader of the Min seito, speaking at a party meeting here, "declared that there were three principles upon which Japan's China policies must be constructed.
Firstly, he urged them to give for his opposition to the Goverdhouses and crops of wealthy land. Owners have decided to advertise proposals at a private meeting.in China every opportunity to ensure internal peace and unity. Second ly, he advocated earnest co-opera- tion with Chins for the realization of the legitimate aspirations of the Chinese people, and thirdly, he demanded the safeguarding of Japanese rights and interests in China through legitimate means
He laid special emphasis on the necessity of knitting together rela- tions between the two countries based pon economic interdepen- dence.
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In Manchuria. Hamaguchi, elucidating his first point, the casuring of internal peace and unity in China, express- ed disapproval of the advice given to the Young General, Chang Hauch Liang, of Manchuria, to put off throwing in his lot with the SHANGHAI, Sept. 10th. Nationalists. He considere such Mr. Hu Han Min and other advice useless and ineffective. lenders who have proceeded to The Leader of the Opposition, Nanking, will shortly hold a formal however, did not mince matters conference to confirm all the reeelu- when he declared a determination tions which have been discussed firmly to hold Japan's position in and adopted during their sojourn Manchuria, regardless of what poli- at Shanghai,
tical regime may afterwards be set Such resolutions include the in-up there. At the same time he auguration of a new Central Goy strongly refused to charge Japan ernment consisting of five Coun with trying to set up an indepen cila, amely, Executive, Legisla.deat state or protectorate... tive, Judiciary, Examination for Hamaguchi, pointed out that it A surprising report from the Civil Service, and Supervisory, and has been persistently and consist North says that General Chang nominees thereto. In addition to ently Japan's fixed national policy Trung Chang issued circular this, problems of financial unificato uphold China's territorial inte. telegram on "Monday declaring his log and the reorganisation of grity, In proof thereof he in intention to pay allegiance to the national armies, including plans for stanced the treaties from the first Nationalist Government and to hop on satinitoris etido Anglo-Japanese Alliance down to
have been settled. accept the Three People" Doc..
the Washington Nine-Power Pact, trine. He even added that he was
signed in 1999. willing to support General Chang Houch Liang He also requested General Chang to, depose General Yang Yu Ting.
(fah Tr Yat Fav.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th..
T
General Chang Taung Chang's personal representative wont to Tangshan last night for the pur. pose of conveying his sincere wish to ally himsel with the Nation alists. General Pei Chung Hai did not accept his proposal of surren- der, but promised to consider it
A FLANKING MOVEMENT.
* * *
(Tsun" Fan Yai Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th According to & Tientsin report General Yang Yu Ting, & Feng tienese general who is directing operations against General Chang Tsung Chang's troops, is reported to have carried out a successful Hanking movement with the result that over 10,000 Shantung "troope and a big haul of ammunition were captured. General Yang Yu Tiag is making Chinwangtao his base of operations.
BOMBING 'PLANE.
(THROUGH ESTER'S · AGENCY.]
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NARKING, Sept. 18th.. The Military Council yesterday despatched a bombing plane to assist Pei Chung Hsi's forces against the Chibli-Shantang troops.
SUPPORTING THE TROOPS.
{THROUGH REUTER'8" "AUENUX.]
PEZING, Sept. 19th. The vernacular papers report that Chiang Kai Shek has ordered the Changhu Salt Commissioner i through the Finance Ministry to furnish $1,600,000 before the mid- Autumn festival for the experises of the Nationalist troops in Peking and Ticatsin areas.
MINES" NORMAL.
(THROUGH REUTKE'S AGENOT.]
the
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THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
"[THEUTCH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th.
C. T. Wang, T. V, Soong, Wong Chung Hul, Trai Yuen Pei, Li Shih Tseng, Hu Tan Min, Tai Chi Tao, and Generals Li Teai Hein, Li Tsung Jen and Chen Ming Shu all went to Nanking yesterday evening." It is believed that their visit is in connection with the in- auguration of the Government.
The Japaneze
reorganised
Consul-General,
MINES.
ment policy of relief to grain growers. He declared that he stood for the principle" of the McNary Hanghen Bil, which Fres dent Coolidge" twice, vetoed constitutional
WASSA, Sept. 19th.
MELBOURNE, Sept. 19th. Al Smith, who is now touring
The police have arrested a nua-
"Despite the resumption order the the middle west in an effort to win ber of men who are alleged to be waterside workers in most perts A suggestion that without more the support of the disgruntled Re-members of a terrorist organiss are now refusing to work under ado the great naval Fowers of the publican farmere, attacked Hoover tion, the objects of which are
system. Ship world should discuss disarmament stated to be incendiarism of the the two "pick-up "· owners on the eastern border of for volunteer labour, declaring Paris shortly, with the Angle Poland.
their determination to end the French naval compromise probably
"the present deplorable chaos" by spintended as the basis for discussion, pealing to the community for sup was made at to-day's meeting of the port in their "afferix to maintain a Third Committes of the League of transport service.
Nations, which deals with Dis The equipment of volunteer armament labour in Adelaide is proceeding "Lord Cushendun, the British de- and leading business men are legate, made it perfectly clear that urging their employees to enrol the suggestion is not likely to meet The rural district polico. have heens with approval.. warzed to bold themselves in readiness for a call to the city.
Governor Smith promised to a point, a non-partisan commission to enquire into the farm relief quee tien if elected.
Referring to prohibition he said this was & matter for the decision of individual states.
WINDMILL PLANE'S
ACHIEVEMENT.
AUTOGIRO CROSSES
CHANNEL.
SPANISH INVENTOR.
(BRITISK WIRELESS SERVICE]
Most of the victims are known to be opponents of the Soviet regime, and the organisation is supposed to bo closely connected with the Iron Hand Association," which in turn is said to receive orders from the Soviet State Political Police.
COLOSSAL DAMAGE AT PALM BEACH.
$25,000,000 · ESTIMATE.
HEAVY CASUALTY LIST.
[REUTER'S 'MERICAN SERVICE]
New Yox, Sept. 18th. With the partial restoration of communications with the distress. ed areas in Florida, it is learned that at least 150 people were killed outright and many others injured when the hurricane struck Miami.
The great storm which has left such devastation in its wake is now towards Senor Juan De La Cierva, a well-travelling northwards known Spanish aviator, to-day Cape Hatteras leaving a trail of made a flight across the English wreckage and deaths on the eastern Channel in a
most remarkable coast of Florida. machine which he has invented.
It is an aeroplane of the autogiro or windmill type, and he has been recently engaged in a tour of Britain, exhibiting bis.invention, and flying from place to place. He now intends to exhibit it on the Continent.
Damage in the Palm Beach country alone is estimated at 825,000,000, while 250 have been
killed and thousands injured.
The King's Sympathy." [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)..
RUGBY, Sept. 18th The King has sent messages of To-day's fight across the Channel sympathy to the Governors of the was his most daring adventure yet, Leeward Islands. the Bahamas and it was accomplished with great and Jamaica st the joss success. Starting from Croydon, of life and damage resulting he 'crossed the Channel from from the harricane. Lympne to Cape Grignez and land to Jamaica is in respect of Turk's The message ed at St. Inglevert, near Boulogne faland, which according to news to hand was completely devastated, many being killed and injured.
Flaps Its Wings,
:
The spectators of the flight were greatly interested in the perform. ance and in the machine, which STRIKE. IN BATAVIA'S. TIN presented a very strange appear
ance alongside an Air Union Liner and
a Moth aeroplane which escarted it.
The auto-giro machine which Senor De La Cierva hai invented combines the features of a helicop ter, or vertical ascent machine, and the ornithopter, or machine that flaps its wings like a bird. In the parlance of the aerodrome, it is à windmill plane.
CHINESE COOLTES AS AGITATORS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BATAVIA, Sept 19th. One striker has been killed and
Mr. Yada; when interviewed by leuter on this subject, stated that two seriously injured in a fight Japan was waiting for the an with the police at the Billton tin nouncement of the new Nationalist mince. Eight policemen and five Government
atrikera were slightly injured' at negotiations on various issues, such as Nanking, Tsinap and treaty the same time. The trouble was revision,
before
re-opening
POLITICAL ACTIVITY.
(THROUGH AKUTER'S AGENCY.)
Heading For A Crash!
It does not glide into the air, but makes a dart upward after only a short run, and when it descends it comes down so straight that the airman gets the sensation of head- ing for a crash:
It is thought by experts that this sensation will require a great deal of experiment and research to over- come. Police reinforce-
due to the influence of extremist element, among newly recruited Chinese coolies. ments are en route from Batavia NANKING, Sept. 19th.and the strikers are now resuming Political circles are showing re-work. newed activity with the arrival of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek,
Immediately on his arrival, Mar- shal Chiang had a conference with Mr. Tan Yen Kai, the Chairman, of the Political Council,
RECONSTRUCTION.
(Teun Wan Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th,
On his arrival at Nanking Mar shal Chiang Kai Bhek told Prem men that after a further conference with the C.E.C, members a gen- eral programme of national recon- straction would be promulgated.
KELLOGG PACT.
(Wuh Tai Yat Pao).
BHANGHAI, Sept. 10th. China's official Note announcing her decision to adhere to the
COMMUNIST CELLS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AQEKOY.)
Frince George's Ship. The Admiralty announce that in consequence of the hurricane in the West Indies the cruiser, H.M.S. Durban, has been ordered to pro- ceed to Colon in case help is re- quired in the Bahamas.
The visits of the Durban to Acapulco and Punta Arena have accordingly been cancelled. Prince George is serving on the Durban.
SPAIN'S DICTATOR SAFE. ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME AT
BARCELONA.
'HOSTILE MACHINATIONS.
--- (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
ak
MADRID, Sept. 18th.
M
Private "Meeting..
The matter was introduced by M. Laudan," the chairman of the Pre paratory Disarmament Commission, the informed the Third Committee
In the House of Representatives at Canberra Mr. Bruce gave notice of the immediate introduction of bill relating to "employment in trade and commerce among the that he proposed to ask France, states and overseas? It is sur mined that this hill will deal with
Great Britain, the United Statek, the protection" of volunteers. Italy and Japan to instruct their Labour supporters are very per delegates to the Disarmament Come mission to attend a private meeting in Paris.
turbed.
Cooktown is without food owing to the strike and Mr. Bruce has requested the Queeneland Govern ment to relieve the situation,
PREMIER RETURNS TO DUTY,
CABINET MEETINGS' IN' LONDON.
STATEMENT OF POLICY EXPECTED.
*(BRITISH WIRELESS "SERVICE.]
Ryoar, Sept 18th- The Prime Minister, Mr. Bald win, who has greatly benefited by his holiday at Aix-les-Bains, will be back in London on Sunday night. He and Mrs. Baldwin are now in Paris,
Mr. Baldwin will remain at Downing Street for a day or two and will have consultations with members of the Cabinet.
He will leave on September 20th for Yarmouth, where, on the fol- lowing day, he will address the Conservative Conference It is expected that he will make a pro- nouncement at this Conference on the future programme of the Gov- ernment.
He proposed to make this request in order: that those Governmenta who disagreed on certala important points of the draft of the Dis-
mament Convention should reach an understanding as an agreement be tween the great naval Fowers was of paramount importance.
If an agreement was reached at Paris, M. Loudon promised that there would be, no delay in sum- moning the next meeting of the Disarmament Commission.
Alternatively, M. Loudon said he
would invite the League Assembly to fiz a date.
.:
Email Chance Of Acceptance. Lord Cushendun, in reply, said that it was most unlikely that 31. Loudon's invitation would be as cepted by any of the Powers mens tioned.
He added that by inviting the signatories to the Washington Con- yention to attend a special meeting in Paris, M. Loudon proposed to antedate the review of that Con-
TWENTY ONE OR OVER?vention, which had already been
fixed for 1931. VOTERS OF UNCERTAIN AGE.
CONSIDERATION FOR THE
ate the Dictator, General Primo de The alleged attempt to assassin-
"FLAEPER"
Rivera at Barcelona, is definitely
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE) dispelled
a rumour. The Senor De La Cierva afterwards took off from Boulogne for Paris time unusually strong and were ramours, however, were for some
RUGBY, Sept. 18th where he was given an official wek credited by more than the man of the compilation of the new It is stated that for the purpose on completion of the first in the street," especially as General Voters' Register, which will in- trans-Channel fight on an autogiro de Rivera did not return at the exclude women of 21 years to whom plane.
come
pected time. Vertical Ascents.
Officials now attribute the scars The machine is of completely to "hostile machinations.": umorthodox appearance, and is fit-
A communique has been received ted with a 200 horse-power engine stating that the Dictator is still in which is capable of maintaining the Barcelona. He received journalists plane in flight at a speed of 100 this evening and expressed satisfac tion with the enthusiastic and The military yesterday raided a
miles per hour. Communist cell at Shachow near hibitions in Paris showing his
The inventor gave a series.al ex-popular welcomed accorded him. Changsha and several arrests were plane's ability to ascend and des made..
cend almost vertically.
CHANOBHA, Sept. 19th.
A mesage from Amoy states that another Communist cell was raided by the military yesterday morning, Five were arrested and several boxes of Communist litera ture, propagands and material
were seized. A strict search is being conducted by the military for other cells which are reported to be active in Amor. ||
卦
REDEEMING DUTCH LOAN.
BUDGET SURPLUS TO BE USED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Kellogg Pact was communicated to U.S. MARINE COMMANDANT Lands Finance Minister announced
the American Minister at Peking yesterday. It deals chiefly with the point that China is anxious to co- PEKING, Sept. 18th. operate with other nations of the The mining area around Tang world to ensure world peace. shan is now quiet and all the Hence China's decision to partici- mines are working normally, Coalpate in the pact as one of the trains are running more frequently signatory nations. to Tientsin.
OVERDUE RETURN.
(Trin Wan Yat Pao).
SEAROHAI, Sept. 19th
NAVAL MANŒEUVRES-
{TEHQUGH KEUTER'S - AGENCY,]
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th,
Naval manœuvres & under the
· Marshal Yen Hai Shan, whose direction of the commanders of the iramediate, return to Peking has First and Second Squadron will be
M. Loudon was proposing that the signatories should consider naval disarmament under quite different auspices and from a total- ly different angle..
Lord Cushendan said that he held it to be very desirable, therefore, that no great expectations should far-reaching agreement upon naval be aroused as to the possibility of a disarmament upon a proposition made in this manner.
the franchise has recently been ex- tended, every householder will be
A Complete Surprise. He pointed out that the sugger- required, before the end of the year, to fill in a form giving partion was presented as a complete ticulars of his household.
surprise and that the Governments This return will be compulsory, had had no opportunity, whatever and failure to make it will entail to consider. a penalty of £20.
An interesting feature will be that women will not be required to divulge their age. It will simply be-a question of whether a woman is 21 or over.
EXPROPRIATION OF OIL
WELLS.
ARGENTINE BILL PASSED,
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
He expressed a very grave doubt whether Great Britain would be- prepared to accept.
M. Paul Boncour, the French delegate, who recently propered" that the Anglo-French naval agree- ment should be discussed at ar early date, urged that the Dir armament Conference should meet at the end of 1928 or the beginning of 1929.
Further discussion brought no agreement and the debate was ad- journed until to-morrow.
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 18th. The Argentine Chamber has GERMAN AIRSHIP TRIALS. adopted a Bill which provides for the expropriation af oil wells and other well deposits over the coun
ATLANTIC AIR MAILI
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC. | PRAISE FOR WOMEN POLICE.
· [ABITZER WIRELESS BERTICE]-
Ruasy, Sept. 18th. Speaking in the Assembly of the League of Nations, in a debate on the report of the Fifth Committee regarding the white slave traffic, THE HAGUE, Sept. 18th
Lord Cushendun, the British re Presenting the Budget, which presentative, emphasised the im shows a surplus of 8,000,000 florins, portance of the subject. He to Parliament to day, the Nether strongly supported the unanimous opinion of the experts who con that the $40,000,000 loan issued instituted the Committee, condemn New York after the war will being the licensed house systems. He partially redeemed during 1929, also endorsed the recommendation of the Committee that stricter measures should be taken against men who lived on the immoral earnings of women. Such men, he LOCKER LAMPSON'S REPORT. said, deserved no merey, TAN SETTLED.
Lord Cushendun warmly sup (BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE) ported the recommendations of the
FRIEDRICHAHAYES, Sept. 18th REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
Committer favouring the employ-
SA-Transatlantic air mail service Ruoay, Sept. 18th, ment of women police to prevent At Geneva, Mr. G. Locker Lamp between Germany and the United WASHINGTON, Bept. 18th.
the white slave traffic and to pro- son, British Under-Secretary for Stater has been brought nearer by A long-standing controversy be tect the morals of young people Foreign Affairs, presented to the the successful trial flight of the tween the United States and Hol-He recalled that he had been one Lengua Assembly his report on new Zeppelin.
The great airahip cruised for right of their the first to propose the employ It is reported that the official nationals to explore oil-lands in ment of women police.
Mra Ethel McDonnell mention Paoying on the Grand Canal has settled atmos
"[THROUGH REUTER'S AGEŅOS, J'
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th Colonel H O. Davie, the United States Marine Commandant Shanghai, has been ordered to San Diego. Lt. Col. Kilgore is taking over the command.
NOT ENOUGH PAY.
[THROUGH REUTER'B AGENCY.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 19th
at
EXPLORING FOR OIL.
LONG-STANDING DISPUTE
try.
FIGHT AGAINST SLAVERY.
PILOT'S "OPTIMISM,
[REQUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
frequently been ported, in still held in the latter part of this sent to pay off the 48th Army at each other's: territory has beeped that women police in 'Australia Slavery Convention to do so, in Eckner, is confident that he will
staying at Tatung, northern Shamsi, month.“ where he is busily engaged in the Seventeen gunboats are assem suppression of bandite and the bied at Tachenkwan near Nanking pacification of Northern Shanti, and more are coming from up the Charhar and Buiynen.
river.
been killed by the soldiery, The The State Department anys that had Achieved a wonderful success scale of pay was on the basis of from now on the Dutch East They patrolled in the working and $2 for the Hunanese and Hupehess, Indies will be open to exploration shipping centres and were never and $1 for the Cantonese."
molested.. by Americans
In it, he urged all countries why over two hours over Lake Cop had not yet signed the Anti-stance, and the pilot, Captain order that the measure might be be able to make the trip to America applied universally and slavery be this year. Some aeronautical ex- definitely abolished in the civilised perts, however, are sceptical of the world
prospects.