NANKING'S DEMANDS
REVEALED.
·PROVINCIAL COUNCILS TO GO.
THREATS OF MORE TROUBLE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENov.)'
SHANGHAI, March 19th. Present prospects point to the probability of the Wuhan sup porters accepting instructions from the Central Government. It is reliably reported that the Nanking Government is making the follow ing demands:-
SENSATIONS IN HONAN.
WIDESPREAD "DISMISSALS,
CENTRAL EXECUTIVE.
DEFIED.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SANKING, March 19th. The dismissal. of the entire Directorate of Provincial Party Affairs for Honan on account of unwarranted criticism of the Central Executive Committee and defiance of its decisions" has been decided on the ground that the Directorate opposed the method of The abolition of provincial poli-election of delegates for the forth- tical councila in Hupah, Hunan and | coming National Congrets.. Kwangtung, or the removal of Hu
Taung Tu from the Chairmanship. AGITATOR'S ARREST IN of the Hupeh Council a
The removal of Họ Chien and the reinstatement of Lu Ti Ping as Chairman of the Hunan Council; and
The withdrawal of all Wuhan troops from Kiangsi and Hunan.
Hsiao Li Taze, Nanking's special delegate to Feng Yu Hsiang in con. *nection with the Human issue, har
returned. He states that -Feng is
• anxious for a peaceful issue, but at any rate will obey the decision of the Central Party headquarters.,
Doubtful Loyalty"
con.
Hankow is quiet, and the sensus of opinion there is that the Wuhan forces will be unable to withstand an attack from Nanking, since the loyalty of certain Generals is very doubtful. There are no in dications of a general mobilisation or that settlement by negotiation is likely to fail. The troops that are being sent down river are only suficient to hold up the opposing forces for the time necessary to permit the main forces to retreat from the Wuhan cities.
Berious Outlook,
Havxow. Later.
The Provincial Kuomintang mem bers are not departing, as arranged, to attend the forthcoming Congress, and the situation again seems to be tending towards seriousness.
Latest, messages from Changsha state that Ho Chier has resigned. and has sent his resignation to Nanking instead of to the Wuhan headquarters, but this cannot be confirmed. It is reported that Lu Ti Ping has arrived at Kiukians from Nanking, and that skirmishes have already commenced on the border...
"CALM AND "TOLERANT
..... ATTITUDE.”
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEPING, March 19th.
CALCUTTA.
GANDHI'S UNAUTHORISED
BONFIRE.
AN EXPLANATION.
(THROUGH KIUTER'S AGENCY.]
"LONDON, March 11th. Earl Winterton's recent denial that Gandhi, the noted Swarajist agitator, was arrested in Calcutta after a serious disturbance, was corrected by the Under-Secretary for India in the House of Com- mons to-day.
Earl Winterton said that he had later information which showed that Gandhi was technically ar rested at his residence in order to enable him to give recognisances. Gandhi is to be prosecuted for lighting a bonfire in a public place without authority.
ARMY 'PLANES FOR- MEXICO.
INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR PILOTS.
NEW MOVE AGAINST THE
REBELS...
(BEUTER'S AMERICAN, SERVICE]
NEW YORK, March 11th. The aircraft factory at Long Island is working day and night to complete an order for army neroplanes from the Government
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13th,
AID. FOR CHANG TSUNG CHANG.
TOMB ROBBER TRANSFERS TROOPS.
FIFTY VILLAGES · SACKED.
(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY:]
Cazoo, March 11th.
A Reuter message from Lungkow states that Chu Yu Pu's henchman, General Sun Tien Yin, the robber of the Empress Dowager's tomb, has arrived at Tengchowfu and is conferring with Chang Tsung Chang.
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Apparently, Sun Tien Yin, is offer ing to transfer his division of 10,000 men from Changkiu, north-east of Tsinanfa, to link up with the forces of Marshal Chang.
NEEDS OF BRITISH INDUSTRY.
ACCESS TO NEW CAPITAL,
ESSENTIAL STEPS TO BE TAKEN.
[TEROCĠE EKUTER'S, AGENCY.]
CONDON, March 11th. The necessity of thoroughly re, conditioning the organisation and equipment of British industries is stressed in the final report of the Committee on Industry and Trade manship of Sir Arthur Balfour.
established in 1924 under the chair.
The Committee does not believe that any of the principal basic in dustries are, so weakened by the. long continued depression as not to have the power within themselves to take the first measures towards
their own regeneration.
The report declares that at all costs the power of access to new capital must be regained, to achieve It is reported in the meantime which measures of financial recon- that the ex-bandit leader Liu Chien struction and writing down capital, sad amalgamations in order to in- Bisa bas sacked fifty villages increase the size of the business unit the neighbourhood of Lintze, near may be among the essential steps
Weihsion:
BACK TO YOUR BOOKS!
NANKING'S ORDERS
"NOW. WITH MILITARISM
REMOVED.""
Several references have been made af late to Nanking's efforts to curb disorder among students These have now been crystallized into the following pungent man- date issued by the State Council on March 6th:—
Since the pacification of the country, emphasis has been laid on education as the foundation of our National Reconstruction. While its
of Mexico. The planes are to be expansion remains a slow process, equipped with machine-guns and
reorganization of the system is an
bomb racks.
Meanwhile Mexican pilots are taking an intensive course of train-urgent measure; for nothing can be ing at an air-station at Hampton achieved and the great enterprise Roads, Virginia.
An official communique states of the Revolution may be inter that the troops of the rebel leader, rupted or even fail in the middle General Aguierre, who were driven out of Vera Cruz last week, have of its course should the promotion the Government of intelligent citizenship and the training of a qualified government personnel turn out to be a failure. Repeated Ferment in Schoola, In the past few months, however,
forces.
to
FLUCTUATION OF EXCHANGES.
Pei Chung Hsi in the course of a surrendered circular telegram dealing with the Hunan situation urges the Central Authorities to maintain a calm and tolerant attitude. He points out that, the Political Council, being a subordinate organ of the Central Government, will and must abide by the decision of the Central Poli- tical Council.
MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN INTERVIEWED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
METHOD OF LIMITATION NEEDED.
INTERNATIONAL BANK'S "
FUNCTION.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Recay, March 11th. The Committee of Experts on Shivani, March 11th. Marshal Li Tea Hain, the Can Reparations held a plenary session ton leader, in an interview with this morning in Paris and discuss Reuter's representative in Shanged the function of the proposed new hai, was optimistic regarding international bank for dealing with peaceful settlement of the Hunan Reparation payments. imbroglio, but otherwise was non- committal,
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He stated that he is arranging to leave for Nanking on Tuesday evening.
CONGRESS SECRETARY.
(INROTOR BEUTER'S AGENCY.}
NANEING, March 11th.
disordera have repeatedly occurred in schools and colleges and even rash actions have been committed to disturb public peace and order. Should such a state of affairs be Ellowed to continue, the conse- quences will be serious.
The Ministry of Education is, therefore, hereby instructed strict- ly to order all educational adminis trativo organs to pay particular
A Sub-Committee, presided over by Lord Revelstoke, one of the attention to strict discipline of the British delegates, was appointed to draw up a report regarding the students and to limit them to their functions of the new bank, especial formal functions and activities. ly in its relation to the exchange School discipline should be enfore market and to measures to prevented as rigorously as the military heavy fluctuations in that, market. discipline
The students, who are spending The new Sub-Committee will also coraider how the new bank would their elders' earnings and are re- stand in connection with the Cen-ceiving education from the Govern The Central Executive Commit- tral Banks of issue, what credits ment should bethink themselves tee of the Kuomintang Party has its resources would be able to bear, as regards their future contribu- appointed Mr. Tai Chi Tao to be and, lastly, how the capital of the tions to society for the public wel-
fare. Chief Becretary and Mr. Yeh Chu new bank would be constituted.
When the Militarists were prey- Chang as Acting Chief Secretary
were eager to sacrifice their op. portunity for study and devote themselves to the Revolution great loss to themselves.
to be taken,
Dealing with Empire markets, the report particularly draws attention
INDIAN BOMBING TRAGEDY.
COURT MARTIAL OF MAJOR HARRISON.
ACQUITTED OF CULPABLE NEGLECT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.)
1929.
WASHINGTON HOURS CONVENTION.
BRITAIN'S OBJECTIONS
STATED.
DANGERS OF AMBIGUITY.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENOT.]
PERKAWAR, March 18th.
GENEVA, March 11th. Major M. C. C. Harrison, D.8.0., M.C., who was charged with culp-
Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, going. able neglect and conduct to the prejudice of good order and mili
more fully into the whole question tary discipline, was acquitted on of the 48-hour agreements enumerat the first charge, the Court Martialed the British objections on the reserving judgment on the second.
Major Harrison, who was in com- mand of the troops who were bombed, gave evidence that he had no reason to suspect danger.
The disaster was brought about by a misunderstanding, in conse quence of which an R.A.F. 'plane dropped a bomb in an occupied area at Jamrud, killing three Indian officers and thirteen other ranks.
YEAR.
score of ambiguity.
He referred at the outset to the inadequate definitions contained in the Convention, such as "bours of work" and "week" and also drew attention to the difficulties to be found in the lines of division con- corning industry, commerce and agriculture.
Ambiguities,
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SEGRAVE'S GREAT FEAT
RECORD ESTABLISHED UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
CAR AIMED LIKE A RIFLE.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
Beary, March 19th.. Major Segrave, the famous British motorist, yesterday established by a margin of nearly 24 miles an hour 4 new land speed record, attaining in the two, runs over a measured mile an average speed of 231.36946 miles an hour, He accomplished this brilliant achievement in his all-British machine, the Golden Arrow," on the sands at Daytons
Beach Florida, before 100,000 spectators, who gave him a wildly enthusiastic reception.
The conditions were none too
ST. PETER'S Y.M. CLUB.
A SUBSCRIPTION APPEAL.
How, he asked, were mixed favourable for the attempt. Vihi- OFFICERS FOR CURRENT || establishments (partly industrial)lity was so peor that two power
treated}
Could not forty-eight hours week
Sir Arthur also mentioned the difficulties, of, interpretation in sofar as the very small industrial
to the high value of Imperial pre-St. Peter's Church Young Men's ly be spread over four or five days?
fercace.
BOARD OF TRADE RETURNS.
[ranotGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, March 12th. The Board of Trade returns for February are:-
Imports....£91,349,000
...£35,665,000
Exports These figures show decreases of £94,711,000 and £11,914,000 respec- tively compared, with January.
THE KING'S GROWING
"STRENGTH.
EXERCISE OUT OF DOORS..
CIGARETTE IN THE GARDENS.
(PRITISH WIRELESA SERVICE]
RUGBY, March 12th. The King passed a good night and, as the summer-like weather is continuing it is probable that he will again be taken into the grounds of Craigwell House to day. While yesterday he was wheeled in a bath chair through the gardens overlook g the sea, His Majesty was able
to smoke a cigarette.
Brilliant Weather.
The second annual meeting of the
Club was held on Monday, Febru. ary 18th, at the Club-House. The Very Rev. Dean A. Swann was in the Chair. The following officers were elected for 1829-
President: The Very Rev. Denn A. Swann.
Vice-Presidents:—Mr, W. L. Pat tenden, Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam.
Chairman:-Rev. N. V. Halward. Vice-Chairman:-Mr. B. 0. Ran-
الفل
ning
Hon. Treasurer:-Mr. E. Man- Joint Hon. Secretaries:-Mr. J. C. L. Wong, Mr. Herbert S. Clay
son.
Members of the executive Coma- mittee-Rev, N. V. Halward, Mr. E. C. Randall, Mr. E. Manning, Mr. J. C. L. Wang, Mr. H. S. Clayson, Mr. Wm. Gittins, Mr. E. S. Cunningham, M., ̈ Peter Pan, Mr. D. Trafford, Mr. J. L. Young- saye, Mr. G. S. Ladd, Mr. R. E. G. Leong.
establishments were concerned.
ful arc lights were erected, one st each end of the measured mile, and mist was continually drifting scross the sand rather bumpy, and at one the course. The wind also made moment the car struck a pool of. water which caused the tail of the
car to twist.
Telescopic Sights.
took a four-mile start before enter
There was also an insufficient
Major Segrave in view of the distinction drawn between accident poor light used the telescopic sights and "force majeure " in connection which had been fitted, and resemble ordinary rifle sights attached to the with the circumstances in which excar bonnet, aiming the car through teaded hours were permissible. He these at the buge are lights. He asked if the necessity of finishinging the actual course, and the speed a technical process of which the at which he travelled was such that duration could not be determined the vast crowd of spectators on beforehand was "force majeure *** one side of the track appeared to him like a solid black wall, while he says that the flag posts on the other side resembled a straight line drawn scross a piece of paper.
What is "Overtime? "
A better description was needed as regards the processes entitled to use a 56-hour week, the definition of over-time was not elcar, while the same could be said of the question of making up lost time and the rate The second annual dinner of the of payment therefor.. Club was held at Lane, Crawford's Article 14, regarding Government Restaurant on Thursday, February suspension of the Convention in the 21st The Very Rev. Dean Aevent of national peril, should be Swann presided over a large at tendance of members and friends.
The drawing "of the Zenith " Motor-cycle Raffle took place on the Club premises on Tuesday evening, February 28th. The cycle was wen by ticket No. 602 bought by a mem ber on the staff of the Hong Kong Excavation and Pile Driving Co.,
Ltd.
Marathon Race.
The second annual Hong Kong Marathon Race under the auspices
more precisely stated and the transport hours problem required constant attention.
If there were ambiguity in an international, convention it was open to each nation that ratifed it to interpret it as it thought right. It was clear to all who studied the text of the Washington Convention that the important points he had enumerated deserved reconsidera tion.
Amendment Needed.
For the first time for four months, HM the King was out of doors on
of the St. Peter's Church. Young" How was intermittent work to be Tuesday. The weather was brilliant,
y fine, and this morning advantage Men's Club, will be held on Satur defined? What exactly were the was taken of the warm sunshine and day, March 18th, at 3 pm Prelimits of over-time as applied to the absence of wind to wheel Hisparations for this coming event are railway workers? Was the Sunday well in band and there is every reason to expect a large number of entries from outsiders, and it is to be hoped that members will get up a team to run for their own Club,"·
Subscriptions."
Majesty in a bath chair round the grounds of Craigwai! House, Bognor.
His Majesty was out for an hour and was accompanied by H.M. the Queen, with Sir Stanley Hewett, his physician, in attendance.
It was stated this evening that the King had passed a good day.
THE CHINESE "MISS SHANGHAI."
CHINESE NEWSPAPER'S SEARCH FOR MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL.
The North China Daily News publishes a fascinating photograph of Miss Chow Zch Bing, who has been adjudged by the Chinese paper, the Eastern Times, to be the most beautiful Chinese lady in Shanghai and granted the title of "Miss Shanghai."
"Miss Shanghal" is a native of a well-known merchant. A young lady with an excellent Chinese, education and a good knowledge of English, she has won prizes for her musical and athletic ability.
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excluded from the word "week or did it mean the ordinary calen- dar week of seven days.
Sir Arthur said that if they amended the Convention to cover the difficulties he had pointed out, he would recommend the. British Government to ratify it and he was sure they would consent.
The International Labour Officer must not, however, regard those points as a British ultimatum.,
Jumps into the Air... The sea had left several gullies in the sand which caused the car. to jump right into the air and in- volved fremendour additional strain, while it was in additional buffeted by a cross wind. In the first attempt be covered the mile in 15.56 seconds at a speed of 231.81125- miles 'an Bour” His run back" took 15.67 seconds, his speed being 231.2 miles seconde, hi
The average of these two constitutes his record.
Major Begrave says his cor is capable of an even higher speed, and he will make a further attempt should his fresh record be broken while he is at Daytona.
Previous Records.
The previous record of 207.55 miles per hour was set up by the American, Ray Keech, driving Mr. White's Triplex at Daytona Beach last April. Before this the English motorist, Captain Malcolm Camp bell, who himself intends an at- tempt on the record at Verneuk Pan in South Africa, had establish.. ed a record of 206.96 miles per hour at Daytona Beach in February of the same year. In March 1997 Major Segrave had accomplished a speed of 203.70 miles per hour CHI Daytona Beach.
The official circular goes on to say:
The question of collecting sub- scriptions from members has always been a problematic one, as members
It is expected that the huge 36- are so numerous and in so many
cylinder American Triplex. owned Workers' Opposition. different walks of life." This pro-
by Mfr. White will make an at- blem, however, has been partially
After discission the German and tempt to beat Segrave's » record solved by the timely stepping-in of French employers and the Swedish | to-day. Mr. E, Morning as Hon. Treasurer Government's delegates supported of the Club. Members are kindly the British proposal for revision of requested to lighten his duties by the Washington Convention, but all giving him every assistance and the workers' delegates opposed it. co-operation Please send month- The Italian Government delegate ly, quarterly, half-yearly, or said that Italy was prepared to yearly subscriptions to him at the ratify if the others did, and the Club-House, or to his office c/o J. French Minister of Labour urged a D. Hutchison & Co., Ltd., Hong compromise. Kong, or else please pay the shrof as he calls for monthly dues. The Cluba needs and
appre- ciates your interest and co-opera- tion in every way, so please show your keenness in the doings of the tions promptly, and turning up at the Club-House whenever you can afford to spare the time. You will find it really worth your while to visit the Club more often.
to the Third, National Congress as] WORLD CONSUMPTION OF ing upon the people the youths Shanghai and is the daughter of Club by zending in subscrip
Mr. Tai Chi Tao is in mourning. ·
PAYMENT ON SALT LOANS.
(THROUGH REUTER'E Agency,
SHANGHAI, March 12th.
The North China Daily News understands that the Salt Revenue
COTTON:
DECREASED AMERICAN
"CROP.
(THROUGH REUTER'S ADENCY.]
LONDON, March 11th. An interesting analysis of the
Lender.
at
discipline and endeavour to con- centrate their mind on their studies. The administration of the schools should be left to the respon sible authorities and the students must refrain from any improper action...
We are told that the young lady was adjudged for her beauty on the following conditions:—She had to be pretty without resorting to paint and powder, have a smiling and dimpled countenance, & face like the seed of a water-melon, eye- good teeth, a handsome nose And pretty ears. Her forehead had to be high, but not too high to dis figure her face, and she had to be of medium height. No mention was mede of her hands, ankles, etc.
Time for Study. Now with Militarism removed, it becomes the duty of all youths to equip themselves with a good Department kas placed sufficient world's cotton trade is contained in selves to
education. They should limit them- their proper functions funds with a group of hanks to a report issued by the International and devote themselves to their meet the foreign loan obligations Federation of Master Cotton Spin-studies in compliance with the secured on the salt revenue and pers and Manufacturers Associateachings of the Party's latebrows like the quarter of a moon, due thortly. These funds are suf- tions. ficient to meet the Crisp, British The cotton mill consumption of They should all observe school and French loan, coupons, but no the world in the six months ended information can be obtained whe January 31st, according to the ther the funds will be used to pay figures issued, was 12,750,000 bales, last year's defaulted coupon or the a slight decrease as compared with present year's 'coupon.
the corresponding period of last CONSULAR HRISDICTION IN CHINA. EARLY ABOLITION EXPECTED.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.].
NANKING, March 12th., Dr. C. T. Wang in an interview informed a Kuo Min correspondent last night that he understood that with the other. Governments con- in suppressing academic agitations I expect that so as to ensure peace and order; the United States Government is cerned. exchanging views concerning the foreign consular jurisdiction will for school discipline must be main abolition of consular jurisdiction be abolished before the beginning tained for the benefit of the youths (Contimed at foot of next column.) i of next year," he 'concluded. -Kuo-fin...
year.
East Indian, Egyptian and other growths increased, but the Ameri- can crop showed a decrease of 613,000 bales.
Britain's total consumption was 1,440,000 bales, a slight decrease. Seventy-six mills in England with 3,951,000 spindles stopped work:
Miss Chow Zeh Bing passed these requirements and accordingly was made the most beautiful lady in Shanghai."
All educational administrative organs should pay attention to the Asked by a representative of the actions and activities of the | North China Daily News what her students, and should immediately present intentions were, Miss Chow suppress any rash action on the stated that she hoped to complete part of the students. Likewise, the her studies. She was engaged to various local government authori- be married shortly but did think ties should co-operate with the that that would interfere with her educational administrative organs professional career,
She stated that she had no idea that she would be adjudged the prettiest lady of the port as she considered that many others were far more beautiful.
EXCHANGE RATES.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGST, March 11th.
124.0) 34.05
Paris
Brussels Amsterdam Berlin...
•Copenhagen.......
12.111
20.44h
18.20
Vienna Helsingfors
Lisboa...
Bucharest
34.523 1921 1082 8171
Buenos Aires
47-11/32
Shanghai
2/8
Yokohams
New York
4.851
25.92
02.005
15.10
18.10
1331
32.027
275"
57.
Genèvá Milan Stockholm Oslo Pragne Madrid Athena...
Bombay we
1/16 1/32
1/3 31/32 1/11 Silver, spot & forward 25-15/18
Hong Kong ... HẠI
SIR SIDNEY BARTON'S
NEW POST.
MINISTER IN ABYSSINIA.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENDY.]
"
The "Golden Arrow." Major Segrave, after his success. ful rim, paida warm tribute to Captain irving the designer of his machine, and also to the sportsman.. ship of his American rivals and the spectators: Begrave's car har-
19-cylinder Napier-Lion engine of the same type as that used in the Schneider Trophy race by the win- ning British seaplane. It develops 920 horse-power and has no super- charger.
Captain Irving was responsible for the design, and the body con- sists of three stream-line forms, one enclosing the engine and gear- box between the two propeller shafts and the driver. The two outer. casings
the stream-line
LONDON, March 11th./ His Majesty has approved the wheels and carry between them the.. appointment of Sir Sidney Barton, radiator. The tyres used in the H. M. Consul-General in Shanghai, test had a very thin smooth tread to be Envoy Extraordinary and to reduce stresses, and were cal Minister Plenipotentiary at Addis culated to last for little longer Ababa, Abyssinia.
than the probable duration of the Sir Sidney Barton, KBE, test. C.M.G, who succeeded the late Sir Water Speed Record, Everard Fraser as Consul-General. While at Daytona, "Major Segrave at Shanghai in 1992, was born in hopes also to establish சு new 1876. In 1895 he came to China ne water speed record" in his 1,000 student interpreter, and war em-horse-power motor boat Miss Eng- ployed on special service at Weihai- land, which in a trial this week wei from December, 1899, till Octo-attained 83 miles per hour. Among ber, 1901 He was interpreter to the spectators of his great drive the British Contingent, Chine yesterday was Mri. Begrave, who World Force, during operations at was the first to greet bim after his Tientsin, from June 26th until July success.
31st, 1900. For his services then, he
RUSSIA..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
received the China Medal with clasp PERSIAN AGREEMENT WITH and was mentioned in despatches. He was pro-Consil nt Peking in 1901, and later"- Vice-Conan】 at Tientsin, and Shenghai. In 1811 he was Chainese Secretary at Peking- and was awarded the CM.Gin -1013 I 1017 he was given the local rank of let Becretary in the Diplo matic Service and of a Counsellor of Embassy in 1919 He was made a K.B.E.. in 1926.
TEHEBAN, March 11th The Customs. Agreement between Russia and Persia which is to hold, good for a period of seven years, was signed to-day.