3
SERIOUS THREAT TO GOVERNMENT.
BIG BATTLE EXPECTED SHORTLY.
KUOMINCHUN STRENGTH.
(THROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY.]
HANKOW, Nov. 15. The first serious threat has been offered to the Government defences at Siangyang.and Fancheng, where the Kuominchun forces verging by two routes to the north.
are
COURT
SHANGHAI
RENDITION.
SCHEDULED CONFERENCE
POSTPONED.
LAST-MINUTE HITCH.
(THROUGH REUTER'S ADACY,]
NANKING, Nov. 19.
The conference regarding the Shanghai Provisional Court, sche. duled to open to-day, has beca None of the Powers' delegates have arrived here, and
con.postponed.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1929.
7.
BRITISH RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
SINGAPORE BASE AGAIN.
NAVAL AGREEMENT NEW
OBSTACLES.
TREATY EGYPT.
WITH
FEAR OF SUBVERSIVE PROPAGANDĄ.
QUESTION OF CONSULTING SUBSCRIBERS,
NEW YORK JOURNAL'S VIEW.
PROTECTION OF FOREIGN INTERESTS,
CRITICISM OF BRITISH POLICY.
THE COLONIES' INTERESTS.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON,, Nov. 18. In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Lt. Col. C. K. Howard- Bury, the Conservative Member for Chelmsford, who asked whether the Dominions and Colonies which had struction of the Singapore Base had
to order cessation or slowing down of the work, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald referred the questione to Mr. A. V. Alexander's reply of The Prime Minister said that the Duminions had been notified, but
subscribed funds towards the con-
[REUTER'S AMERICAN CERVIC
TO JOIN THE LEAGUE?
(BRITISH WIRELESS, SERVIOR.)
replace
of
WILL THE SOVIET KEEP FAITH?
GOVERNMENT TO "TAKE A CHANCE."
(REUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESS.)
LONDON, Nov. 18. Questions were put in the House Commons to-day · regarding Russian propaganda against Great Britain.
Sir Austin Chamberlain asked whether Mr. Henderson really thought it safe to proceed with the exchange of Ambassadors when it was quite obvious that the Russian Soviet Government put à different
Ruaar, Nov. 18. Answering a question in the House of Commons regarding Egypt Mr. Henderson said it was the Government's policy the declaration of February 2s, 1029, by the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty which would re-define the responsi
parties with regard to the protec- tion of foreign interests and minor-mation regarding a manifesto ad- that which was put upon it by the ities in Egypt. A proposal made dressed by the Executive Commit- House of Commons, by the Prime the House in a White Paper, to that end had been placed before
The Secretary for India was
west from Yunyang and southward disagreement has also arisen as been consulted before the decision ing. Mr. Stimson to the Five Powerbilities of the high contracting asked whether he had any infor-interpretation on the pledge from
from Nanchang. The Fifth Divi
sion, under the command of Fan Shih Seng, has been hurriedly ordered from Shasi to supplement the Government forces at Siang
yang.
The Kuomfachup attackers num- her four divisions and the defend ers three. but the arrival of Fan Shib Seng's forces will even mat
ters.
regards the qualification of certain of them,
Last week the Foreign Ministry stating that Britain, France, Japan, received a telegram from Oudendijk | last week. the United States, and Brazil, were sending delegates, hat there would
be
no representative from the Netherlands. The Foreign Office wired to Oudendijk the next day requesting that new delegates be appointed, instead of those selected from the Consular Body in Shang- Very little nowɑ is available hai, and that Japan should not be from Honat, except that the fight-represented. So far, there has been ing is continuing, and all attention no reply. is now centreing on Hupeh, which it is believed henceforth will form the major scene of operations. I is learned that another attempt was made on Saturday by the enemy to blow up the line north of Wishenkwan, but the attackers were foiled and finally driven aff by an armoured train hurriedly, des patched from Hwayuan.
CHIANG KAI SHEK ÁT CHENGCHOW.
(THROUGH REUTERʼN AGENCY.)
HANKOW, Nov. 19. Latest reports from Honan in- dicate that the Generalissimo has shifted his headquarters from Hsu, | chow to Chengchaw. It is stated that he is later proceeding to Hei. shihkwan, personally to direct the coming attack on Layang.
So far there are no signs of un- casiness at Wuhan, nevertheless a hip battle in momentarily, expected in the vicinity of Siangyang and » Fancheng,
AERIAL WARFARE. CHIANG KAI SHEK'S NARROW ESCAPE.
The reason that Japan is not in vited is reported to be that her Treaty with China has expired, and inviting her would have meant is viting other countries in a similar position.
A Later Raport.
PEPING. NOV. 10. Regarding the postponement of the Provisional Court Conference,
the Powers
at
the Colonial Governments had not
een previously informed. consult the Dominions Clovernments formally regarding the slowing down or suspension of the work, but they would, of course, be gon sulted before any decision was taken affecting the scheme as a whole,
L-Col. Howard-Bury then asked the Prime Minister whether he was aware that the purpose of the Base was to provide adequate protection for the Dominions and whether he was aware that it was the money of the Domisions that was being spent. He suggested that their agreement to the slowing down should first have been, secured.
It was not thought necessary to
Effect of Conference.
it is now learned that delegates of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said he are present in hoped that Lt. Col. Howard-Bury Shanghai, ready to enter the con- would excuse him for not going ference. However, the Waichiao-into details which at the present pu's point regarding the qualificatime should not be discussed in the tions of some delegates, after dis- House. cussion by the Diplomatic Body has been referred to the Govern-
nents concerned...
Hence, the delegates at Shanghai are waiting for further instructions.
KIDNAPPED PRIEST..
CAPTORS HOLD OUT FOR RANSOM
(THROUGH REUTEL'S AGENCY.]
HANKOW, Nov. 19... The Franciscan Bishup of Wa- chang has received a letter from Father Kreutzen stating that he is | exfe and well, but giving no clue
to his whereabouts.
Another Father has been des- patched to Iwangshihkang to en- HANKOW, Nov. 13. That aeroplanes are extensively deavour to arrange for his relence, ised in the latest warfcare in but his captors are firmly holding China has been revealed in the de-out for payment of the ransont, spatches reaching here from the front. According to the story told by a traveller recently, reaching
here from Chengchow, a Kuomin
SOVIET MAINTAINS ITS ATTACKS.
there has never been much chance
The character of the special re
tee of the Communist Internation- Minister and himself. al to the peoples of India urging them to rise and throw off British rule, etc. and if so, what steps he proposed to take to prevent the circulation of this manifesto in In-
Mr. Henderson replied "that be
was under an obligation to seek to carry into effect the decision of the House, and in the event of the pledge, which would be contained
WASHINGTON, November 18. r. Stimson to-day states that there is no reason to believe that Rear-Admiral Hilary Jones has changed his mind about accompany
Conference as an adviser.
commenting on prevalent rumours The New York Evening Telegram, about Rear-Admiral Hilary Jones, says that the most serious aspect of the gossip is its effect upon London. The journal adds "While tations which would exist between Great Britain and Egypt in the of an Admiral's dictating American rent of a treaty based on those policy, there is a real danger of Proposals being ratified and such the position of other the Admiralty dominating British due in the posty would pro-
dia.
in the agreement that would be policy, in a similar manner to what Powers in Egypt, were clearly ic-
dicated in the proposals themselves. Capt. Wedgwood Benn replied handed to the Soviet Ambassador Communications addressed to for-that he had no information beyond on the presentation of his creden- if there is to be a cruiser reduction Mr. Ramany MacDonald must abake
what had appearped in the Press. tials, being broken, the responsi far as they were represented in a the Admiralty from the seat of sign Powers in March, 1992 in 60 power that it long ago usurped.
general statement of principles, Sir Austen Chamberlain, late bility would rest with His, Ma- The obstacles ahead are, how would not be superseded by the con- Foreign Secretary, drew the atten-jestys Government as to the ac ever, in no way lessened by the conclusion of the treaty, but the can-
tion of Mr. Arthur. Henderson, to tion it must take. idence of President. Hoover and his ditions resulting from the trenty, associates in the success of the including the fact that Egypt, an article in the ferrstia, the offici. Conference. The chiel obstacles are which was already a party to peace. the question of parity of the would have become a member of the Italian and French navies and the League of Nations, would obviously Japanese desire for a cruiser ratio affect its practical application. of to 10 with Britain and the United States, instead of 3 to 5 as laid down for capital ships at the Washington Conference.
it did at the Geneva Conference.
The most serious.cbstacle is that of submarine limitation. The White House, however, refuses to be daunt- ed by the difficulties ahead."
At the same time, he thought the questioner must see that certain agreements that might be possible NEW FRENCH SUBMARINE.
at the five power naval conference in January might affect the whole original idea of the Base.
Malaya's Position.
Lieut.-Col.' &., C. M. S. Amery, who Was Scecetary for the Dominions and Colonies in the late Government, asked whether Mr. MacDonald was aware that the Malay States made a big contribu tion with the express ohjeet of ex
editing the work at the Singapore Base,
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said he was not quite sure that he was aware of the content of the question in the form in which it was put, but as Mr. Ainery knew perfectly well, the Government's predecessors had spent the Malay. States money first.
Mr. Amery must also be aware that there was no Government of this country which would avoid
chun aeroplane appeared above the ADVANCE ON BOTH FLANKS. obligations like that.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
5-INCH GUNS AND A SEAPLANE!
(THROUGH SUTER'S AGENCY.]
Dow
CHERBOURG, Nov. 18. The
French submarine,' christened the Sur Couf, was laun- ched this morning.
world, being of 3,250 tons, and hav- It is the largest submarine in the
ipe a cruising range of from ten thousand.to twelve thousand miles. She will carry a crew of 150.
The armament includes four 5.5 guns, and a small seaplane.
It is believed that that the Sur Court is able to dive 420 feet as compared with the present record of 30 feet.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN
AMERICA.
EASTERN SEABOARD
AFFECTED.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
NEW YORK, November 19
TIENTSIN STRIKERS BACK
N
AT WORK.
EXTRAVAGANT DEMANDS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AOENCY.].
TIENTSIN, Nov. 18. The Chinese staff of the Tug and Lighter Company resumed work this morning. The demands receiv ed from the Union yesterday are extravagant, but are under con- sideration.
ANGLO-ARGENTINIAN "RECIPROCITY."
JJ
AMERICA MAY SUFFER.
[RKUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
NEW YORK, Nov, 19. American artificial silk products will be at a decided disadvantage under, an Anglo-Argentinian agree ment whereby British is assured of
organ of the Soviet" Gavern. ment, on November 5, and in par- ticular, to a statement contained therein that the agreement of 1994 and the protocol of October 3, 1929, did not contain and could not con-
tain a single word relating to the
Comintern.
The Izvestia also said that Mr. Henderson's statement in the House of Commons was a distor- tion of the agreement just con- cluded.
Diplomatic Privileges.
Among further questions was whether, pending a definite under- taking by the Soviet Government, both on its own behalf and on be half of the "Third International,
regarding the provision of funds for subversive activities in this country, the Foreign Secretary in- tended to modify in any way the doctrine of dig`amatic immunity in respect of correspondance and packages passing between the Government at Moscow and its re- presentative in London.
Sir Austen asked whether Mr. Mr. Henderson replied that the Henderson would assure self resumption of diplomatic relations that the Soviet Government
naturally implied that the Ambas- sadors would receive normal facili- stood and accepted this intery tion of the agreement before eties in respect of diplomatic cor- was given to it by an exchange of respondence. Ambassadors.
Pledge Must Be Kept, Mr. Henderson replied: "I have seen various articles in the Izvestia, and other newspapers, the general purport of which is as described in the question.
·
Under Paragraph of the pro- tocol of the October 3, which was approved by this House on Novem her 3, the Soviet Government have a 50 per cent. reduction in dutice undertaken to confirm on the day on certain classes of this merchan-which their Ambassador presents dise, in exchange for the assurance his credentials, the pledge with re-
The Secretary for India, reply- ing to a question, stated that the Government of India was consulted respecting the resumption of diplo mutic relations with the Soviet Government and the action takep by His Majesty's Government ac- corded with the views expressed by the Government of India.
Sir Page Croft, the Unionist Member for Bournemouth, asked whether, in view of the existing great disturbance in various parts of the Empire, "Mr. Arthur Ben- derson would make it perfectly-
of a continued open market in gard to propaganda contained in clear that the position of South Britain for Argentine meats and cereale.
ZOUBKOFF IN CUSTODY.
MAY BE EXPELLED FROM GERMANY.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
COLOGNE, Nov. 19 The police at Bong state that Zouhkoff was arrested because the
special train, now staying at Hsu- chang, nn which Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek was hoarding.
ITALIAN ART TREASURES. about November 3 and dropped
MUNDEN. Nov, 18. bombs on the train. Another Kuo- An official communique states PRECAUTIONS AT LONDON
Russians launched an minchun aeroplane has also drop- that the
EXHIBITION. ped bombs on the special train of offensive at 1.30 am. on Sunday, General Tang Sheng Chi, now stay- the main attack being directed at
[XITISH WIRELESS SERVICE
There: ing at Kunghsien along the Lung Manchuli, which was subjected to a
were sharp earthquake Hai Railway, The aerial attacks bombardment lasting ten hours.
HUGOT, Nov. 19. shocks yesterday afternoon on the The railway line at Hailar and by the Kuominchun on both occa-
The work of collecting master- New England const from Boston Manchuli has been destroyed for a sions have, however, failed.
As the result of these Kuomin-length of thirty kilometres, while pieces from British collections for to Maine, also throughout Novn chun aerial invasions, the Govern the station at Tsaikan has also been the exhibition of Italian Art to be Scotia, New Brunswick, and parts No damage was held in London in the early months of East Quebec. ment troons have ordered the aerial destroyed by bombs dropped during of next year will begin on Monday, done. Tall apartment houses sway- corps at Chengchow to keep them air raids. selves in readiness against the inanebuli is still unknown
The outcome of the fighting at A specially constructed lorry willed, and crockery rattled in New
he used for the purpose of convey- York City,
HALIFAX, N.S., Nov. 19. vading Kuominchun planes, which,
The official communique adds that ing 150 of these pictures for assem however, bave failed to appear Chang Hsueh Liang today, accom-by at Burlington House..
Earthquake tremors have caused since the above mentioned attacks.
A special ship provided by the chimneys to fail in various mari-fit. It is said that the Government/panied by the Panchen Lama, visit-Italian Ministry of Marine will time centres. There was something troops have about 30 planes at the the troops etationed in the leave. Genos next month with 350 like a panic in the swaying office two nerial bases at Hanchang and North Camp and watched firing great works of art, valued at some buildings. Employees rushed into Chengchor and these machines are
£7,000,000 that Italy is lending for the streets and several fainted. The making frequent flights above
the Exhibition, which will probably seismograph at Dalhouse University afford the most complete survey of was put out of commission, prevent- Tengfeng and its neighbourhood.
Italian art ever brought together.ing a full record of the tremors, The vessel will travel close to the which lasted two minutes.
so that in the event of Submarine cables were put out of coast, choppy weather she will be able to action off Newfoundland, indicat- shelter in the nearest port.
ing that submarine disturbances originated the shocks.
PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER. ESTIMATE OF THE RIVAL FORCES.
practice with malhine-guns, and trench mortars.
:
'Bombing Raids.
TORYO, Nov. 10. Press despatches from Manchuria appear to indicate that the Soviet is preesing attacks simultaneously at both ends of the C.E.R.
two
These masterpieces are now being cleaned and packed in double-lined Soviet cases at Milan, and they will be under a strong guard all the way
A Harbin message to the Rengo Agenty quotes a Chinese report, according to which The onset of winter season has 'planes bombed Hailar on the west been felt among the armies of bother section of the C.E.R. yesterday to Britain. At London Dock they afternoon, while several ather will pass into the care of Scotland sides, and General Chiang Kai planes bombed the Chinese Mili Yard officers, who will guard the Shek has ordered wadded military uniforms, to be, manufactured andary Headquarters at allan, on sealed vans when bringing then to
the eastern section, at about the the Exhibition, sama time, causing much uneasiness amongst the civilian community. MANCHULI HELD BY: SOVIET?
sent to the front for the soldier. On the other hand, the Kuomin chun are feeling the gradual short- age of war materials and food and this is causing them to resort to desperate and courageous attacks, at'night.
SEVERE DAMAGE BY BOMBS:
*(THROUGH REUTER'S· AGENCY.]
PEPING, NOV. 19.
"FATHER OF THE HOUSE."
MR LLOYD GEORGE'S NEW
**TITLE.”
[BRITION WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, November 19. Mr. Lloyd George, who has been a member of the House of Commons since 1890, has, owing to the death of Mr. T. P. O'Connor become "father of the House."
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R.101 HOME AGAIN. SATISFACTORY END TO 1,000-3IILE TRIP.
authorities feared he would cause a disturbance nt his wife's funeral.
Zoubkoff, when examined by the magistrate, claimed that he had a right to the body of his wife, and would dispose of it as he thought It is anticipated that he will shortly be expelled from Germany.
AUSTRALIAN POLITICS. THE NATIONALIST PARTY BREAKING UP.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
CANBERRA, November 19., Mr. J. G. Latham ex-Attorney- General, was to-day elected 'leader of the Federal Nationalist Party in succession to Mr. Bruce.
Article 16 of the 1924 treaty.
Africa and India would be clear-
In accordance with the state-ed up before the exchange of Am. menis made by the Prime Minister bo kadors was effected.
Mr. Henderson referred the ques- and myself on various occasions, it
is the intention of the Governmentioner to his reply to Bir Austen
A Withdrawal,
to insist that the pledge which is Chamberlain. thus provided for in the protocol, and which they regard as clearly applicable to the propagandist ac tivities of the Comintern shall be observed both in the letter and the spirit..
J
Exchange of Ambassadora. " With regard to the last part of the question, the necessary for- malities have already been complet ed, and the two Ambassadors ap poined, and His Majesty's Gov ernment have thereby begun to put into effect the provisions of the pro- tocol as approved by this House.
NEW BRITISH LOAN,
A SPLENDID RESPONSE.
[DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
יד
RUGBY, Nov. 18. Mr. Philip Snowden the Chan-
Ministerial protests were made when Sir Page Croft then accused Mr.
Henderson, of fooling the House, protests which were renew- ed when he substituted the allega tion that he had "grossly deceived the House."
Sir Henry Page Craft withdrew the word "grossly on the Speaker's intervention and on the Speaker's further reproof. substituted the
word "misled."
The incident then closed.
Telegrams in Brief.
Mr. Arthur Geissler, American Minister for Guatemala, has been appointed Minister for Siam,
The death has occurred at Larch- mont, New York, of John Cort, the well-known theatrical produ cer.
Rubber Growers Association hus
Mr. Maxwell, who was expelled cellor of the Exchequer, questioned from the Party yesterday, entered in the House of Commons regard- to-day's meeting, and denounced ing the result of the five per cent. A meeting of the Council of the (BRITISK WIRELESS SERVICE.)- Mr. Bruce for wrecking the Gov- conversion loan recently issued, re adopted the report of the Ce ernment and decimating the Party. called that the objects of the loan operative Selling Committee. The 'RUGBY, Nov. 15. Mr. Hughes, Mr. Maxwell, and were to provide for the maturity Report will be issued for publica The R.101 returned to Cardington other rebels," subsequently met of thirty millions serling of Extion in few days. at 3.45 p.m. to-day and was safely and discussed the formation, to a chequer and Treasury Bonds fall. ing due in January and February moored at 3.10 p.m. She had beed new party." flying for more than 20 hours, cruis A further evidence of the Nation-next, to strengthen the position of the Exchequer against the matu ing through a fog during the night,alist Party disruption is the re making four crossings of the sea signation of Senator Massey Greene,rity of £130,000,000 worth of five between the British and Irish consts.
When she reached Holyhead from Dublin this morning, she proceeded by way of Llandudno and Chester to Lichfield and cruised over the Midland, industrial areas before making for home.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN U.S. BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR RELIEF.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.]
As a last resort the Kuominchun are said to be confiscating fond from the local populace. The Kuominchun authorities command the local populace, to report the amount of their supplies and then confiscate half from each family in It is learned from Harbin that compensation for a "bond" pledg force fighting is going on in the It is reported ing the authorities to return the Marchuli region,
Mr. O'Connor had been a member amount in the event of their vic- that. Manchuli and the coal mines
Next in seniority to tory over the Government troops. at Chalainor have been badly dam. since 1800.
Not a Moment's Anxiety," According to ponular estimate. aged by gunire and aeroplane Mr. Lloyd George is Sir Austen
A Reuter message states that the General-Feng To Hsiang-in-aid-bombs. Trains are now running no Chamberlain, who became a member
of Parliament in 1892, and has been R.101 covered altogether 1,000 miles" As part of the Hoover policy to to possesss nearly 100.000 troops in further than Hailar, the neighbourhood of Loyang and unconfifined report states
a member ever since.
in the course of her flight. She stimulate employment in the Unit now in Soviet Mr. O'Connor's successor as, Pre was moored in fog and darkness, ed States, the Treasury is submit, Tengfeng. Against this, the Gov-that Manchuli is ernment troops are popularly num- hands, and, colour appears to be sident of the British Board of by the aid of searchlights from the ting a Bill to Congress, providing for a greatly increased Federal bered at nearly 100,000, including lent to this rumour by the fact that Film Censors, will be selected by a masthead.
oldiers under the direct come all cozymunications between Harbin meeting representative of various Major Scott, in charge of the building programme. mand of Generalissimo Chiang and Manchuli consed since Sunday sections of the trade, by which the trials, stated that the airship Ride poped that phunkinate Kai Shek. 40,000 soldiers under Even wireless communication with Board is organised. The Censorship not give a moment's anxiety, Thely £40,000,000 shall be expended on General Tang Sheng Chi and the Chinese military headquarters is quite unofficial, and there is no R.101 has now completed her major new public buildings in different
in the Manehuli area has stopped Government-control.
acceptance-trials.
parts of the country. 60,000 of various other armirs
An
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.
The death is announced of Mr. James W. Good, the American Re- cretary for War. A week ago, be" was operated on for appendicitis, and half per cent. Treasury Bonds and his condition was later report next May and to curtail the volume ed to be extremely grave. of the floating debt.
Fire destroyed the X-ray room The cash subscriptions to the loan and film examination room of the he said, amounted approximately Hospital of the University of to one hundred and fifty-four mail- California. Doctors and nurses. lions sterling, while the five and half per cent. Treasury Bonds tendered amounted to £79,000,000, making a total of two hundred and thirty-three milliona.
carried a hundred patients to safety and there were no casualties.
In the House of Commons, Mr. W. Adamson, Secretary for Scot The cath subscriptions-provided land, announced that the Govern for the loans maturing in January ment had been in communication and February next, and left-over-with-the Lord Provosts of Edin- as designed a satisfactory sum for burgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee the reduction of floating debt. and Perth, who had agreed to suns The Bonds tendered in payment an appeal to the people of Scot medir large reduction in the land to contribute to a National amount of the May matarities, Fund to replace the nets lost by the Scottish fishing fleet in lost which were thus reduced to con- siderably less than half...
Monday's gale.