THE CAMPAIGN IN HUPEH.
NATIONALISTS WALK WARILY.
TROOPS MASSING.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
SINGAPORE BASE POLICY.
THE EXPENDITURE TO DATE
MORE QUESTIONS.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Rogar, Nov, 20.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,
HORSE-POWER TAX | NAVAL "CONFERENCE
TO GO?
MR. THOMAS' EXPORT.
SCHEMES.
DELEGATES..
AMERICA NAMES HER CHOICES,
HELPING WORKLESS.
** EXPLANATIONS
JAPAN.
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FROM
(BRITISH WIRELESS, FERVICE.}
ReoBY, November 21. Law officers of the, Crown, are
local authorities to dispense with certain legal formalities in under- taking their employment plans. When the Bill becomes law these authorities will be relieved of the
HANKOW, November 21. The attack against the Kuomin- The Premier was asked in the chun invaders in Hupch has not House of Commons to give an as-preparing a Bill designed to enable yet developed, and it is explained surance that no change of policy that Liu Shih is carefully organit as to the completion and the astab ing his forces so as to prevent any lishment of the Singapore Naval possible bitch. It is learned that would be made without the con- the 11th Division, under the com-sent of the Dominion and Colonial mand of Chen Cheng, will lead the Govenments concerned. offensive.
re-
He replied that it was quite ob- Further reinforcements are being vious that in any rearrangement sent to Tenoyang from the Kinban of the building programme, front and Wushenkwan is left withgarding which no final decision had yet been taken, the subscrib- scarcely any defence.
It is officially stated that following communities must be consult. ing the evacuation of Loyang the Küominchun are failing "back on Shanchow, and a lull at present prevails on the Honan front.
Kuomintang Plans,
HANKOW, Nov. 20. It is stated that the general drive by the Government forces in North Hupeh against the Kuominchun, invaders has already started front Timoyang, and General Liu Shih, who is in charge of the operations, expressed confidence ‘ia his' forces, numbering approximately 100,000 as adequate to deal with the situation.
General Fan Shih Esen's Fifth Division is advancing to the north from Shasi und will attack the enemy in the rear at Icheng, while the Government's main army moves from Taoyang.
General Liu Shih has requisi tioned twenty lorries from Hankow for use on the Hupeh front, so as to facilitate rapid transport.
"Strategic, Retrania." It is now officially admitted that Siangyungfu was evacuated by the Nanking troops for strategie purposes" but it in stated that the city has not yet been occupied by the Kuominchun.
The latest news from Honan
atates that Marshal "Chiang Kai Shek and General Tang Seng Chi inspected the Heishihkwan front yesterday..
It is claimed that the Nationalist "forces are steadily pushing towards.
Loyang.
LOYANG OCCUPIED;
STATED TO BE "BY ABRANGEMENT.”
(THROUGH, REUTER'S AGENCY.]-
HANKOW, Nov. 21. Official pamphlets being distribut ed here report the occupation of Loyang by the 4th Division on Tuesday last. Nationalies circles claim that the cespation was ne- complished by agreement with Sun Liang Chen.
ed, not merely by way of being in formed, but in such a way that so agreement would be come to.
"Mr. A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty, informed. questioner that the total, esti- mated expenditure on the Singa pore base, was £8,700,000, including the cost of the floating dock.
The total expenditure, to date was £2.033,000.
After allowing for further Do- minion and Colonial contributions the ultimate net charge to the Navy Vote of the present scheme wag £6,200,000.
Pertinent queries. Reuter adds that many other questions were asked on the sub- ject of the Base, especially as re- gards the question of consultation with the Dominions und the in- terested Colonics.
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Mr. Ramsay MacDonald refused to amplify his previous states.
richts.
The Conservative Member, Mr. Eden expressed dissatisfaction with the attitude of the Government and gave notice that he would raise the
necessity of promoting special Acts of Parliament before certain worka may be undertaken.
The Lord. Privy Seal, Mr. J. H. Thomas, who in a statement to the Press makes this announcement, added that progress with employ- ment schemes is being made in many directions, and expenditure to the amount of between £40,000,000 and £50,000,000 has now been sanctioned. He again expressed the conviction that expansion of export trade lay at the root of matters, and in this connection he was discussing various question with the motor trade.
He said he was conferring with a view to finding out by what means other than the horsepower tax the same revenue could be secured, with more advantage to the motor in- dustry, Newampers interpret this indicating An intention
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to
abolish the horsepower tax, which encourages the production of a small engine car unsuitable for export. and replacing the tax with increased petrol taxation.
MR. HARRY SINCLAIR.
RELEASED FROM PRISON.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SEİVİÇE]
WASHINGTON, Nov.".
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. The American delegation to the London conference has been com- pleted and consists of Mr. H., L. Stimson, Mr. C. F. Adams, secres, tary of the Navy, General Dawes, Mr. Dwight Morrow (Ambassador to Mexico), Mr. Hugh Gibson (Am-
bassador in Brussels), Senators J. T. Robinson and David Reed, with Admiral Pratt and Rear-Admiral
Jones as naval advisers.
Tokyo, Nov. 21. It is learned that in'n récent exchange of correspondence, the British Government stated it con- sidered it would be undesirable for
Naval expert to be included in the delegation to the London Con- fetence, with which opinion Japko readily concurred.
In connection with this matter, the Foreign Office spokesman ex- plained that the official view. was to the effect that Admiral Takarabe had been appointed as a delegate in the capacity of a statesman, and not as a naval man.
Authoritative quarters point cut that just as the American delega tion must include Senators for the purpose of ensuring the Senate's
SIR CECIL CLEMENTI.
APPOINTMENT TO THE STRAITS.
(THROCOR REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, November 21. Sir Cecil Clementi has been ap- pointed Governor of the Straits Settlements, elcr Sir Hugh Clifford, who has resigned his post.
[A brief comment on. Sir Cecil Clementi's appointment appears on
Mr. Harry Sinclair, who was Ben- tenced to three months' imprison- ment for contempt of court, on June 3 last, was released today. Previously, he had served a similar sentence for a like offence.
Mr. Sinclair originally came beldur lender pagr.] fore the court, together with Mr. Albert Fall, in connection with the Teapot Doine oil scandals.
matter on adjourment at an early M.. CLEMENCEAU UNWELL
dnte.
Subsequently, an assurance
ንቢዎ
given by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald that any change affecting the Base as a whole would obviously be re- ported to Parliament.
He stated that a waste of public oney should not be continued if
it was proved to be waste.
AGAIN.
ANXIETY RENEWED.
(THROUGH „ALUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARTS. November 21.
3. Clemenceau, who was unwell
No final decision had been taken | a few weeks ago, was unable to do his usun) physical jerks this morn- He was seized with violent ing. abdominal pains, and a doctor who was summoned injected morphia. The
by any means, and before any was taken the subscribing communities would not only be informed hut consulted in such a way that an agreement could be reached.
Malaya's Contribution.
31r. Alexander told the House that of the Malny States Govorn ment's promised contribution of £2,000,000, the Government had re- deceived £1,200,000, the whole which had already been spent.
Raising the Wind." It is learned that before his parture from here the other night, Mr. T. V. Soong intimated that the Jocal bankers and the Chambers of Commerce in Wuhun were required to supply a further $4,000,000 for war expenses. It is stated that discussions are Low going on re ways and means for raising the required sum.
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EXTRA-TERRITORIALITY.
TO BE "ABOLISHED" IN JANUARY!
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
NANKING, Nov. 20.
It is reliably learned that the Nationalist Government has decid- to issue a declaration on January 1st, 1950, announcing the abrogation of extra-territoriality in China.
A Foreign Office spokesman, stat cd "this afternoon that the step would not mean the abrogation of China's treaties with the Powers. Only the clauses pertaining to the exercising of extrality rights in China will be abolished.
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MUKDEN AND C.ER. DISPUTE.
A SEPARATE SETTLEMENT
POSSIBLE. .
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.1
Tokro, November 21.
A Mukden message to Rengo szará it is understood that Mukden has decided to negotiate a settlement of the C.ER. dispute with Moscow independently of Nanking. Dr. Wellington Koo in to be appointed as plonipotentiary.
of
Replying to a question suggest- ing the possibility of the contrac tors lodging a serious claim if work on the Singapore Base is suspend- ed or seriously modified, Mr. A. V. Alexander deprecated a detailed discussion of this aspect of the situation in view of any possible legal position that may arise."
CHINESE DIPLOMAT
ASSAULTED.
A DISPUTE IN BRUSSELS.
(THROUGH KALTER'S AGENCY.]
.BRUSSELS, Nov. 20. The Chinese Chargé D'Affaires was injured to-day in a violent scuffle which occurred at the Chin- ese Legation, where fifteen of his compatriots in Brussels called to demand the release of a comrade previously arrested.
Four of the rioters were placed under arrest.
The incident was probably the outcome of the arrest of a Chinese on November 10 after the man had left what were supposed to be bombs on the premises when his re- quest for an education bursary was refused.
The same man, incidentally, was expelled from France for assault- ing the Chinese Consul in Paris,
BOXER INDEMNITY. BRITISH PROPOSALS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, NOV, 20.
In the House of Commons to day, answering a question, Mr. Ar- thur Henderson said that new pro- It is believed that Mukden's de posals for dealing with the Boxer cision has been reached as 'a result Indemnity were being considered of the continued, presturn of the rith. His Majesty's Ministero Soviet military forces on the Man Chias, Bir Miles Lumpson." churian border, combined with the The question of of legislation, de fact of Nanking's apparently suffer- | added, "must await the decision re- ing reverses in South China.
garding these proposals.
doctor afterwards declared This attack may be serious.
GIANT R.A.F.'': 'PLANE.
LAUNCHING AT HULL..
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}
Huday, Nov. 23. The Royal Air Force giant all- tal dying boat "Iris II" was lauuuhed to-day at Brough, near Hull The fying-boat. which weighs 13 tons, was drawn from her hangar by a traction engine, and run down a slipway to the Humber.
Her float and engine tests were. carried out, and after a half-hour's fying test under the supervision of n Air Ministry expert the Iris hended for Felixstowe, where she is likely to remain for some time.
She has a crew of five, and can carry 30 persons.
BRITISH BANK RATE ̈
DOWN.
A FURTHER DROP.
[DRITION WIRELESS SERVICE.)
RUGBY, Noy. 21... The Bank of England to-day lowered "its discount rate from 6 per cent to 5 per cent. This is the level at which it stood before it was advanced to 6 per cent on September 20. It was reduced "to-
per cent on October (31.
THE IMAM OF YEMAN. PARLEYS WITH BRITAIN.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE-]
RUGBY, Nov. 20. Replying to a question regarding the state of the negotiations with the Imam of Yeman, Mr. W. Lünn, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, ania communication was recently received from the Iman through an unofficial channel and the British Resident at Aden, who had been authorised to inform him of the conditions under whicle Great Britain was prepared to re- sume negotiations with him with a view to the,, conclusion of a treaty.
ratification of whatever agreement is reached, so also must the Japan- use delegation include a representa- tive of the Navy, otherwise. the Naval clique, whose power is still considerable might prevent the Privy Council's approval;
As the Japanese Constitution re- quires the Navy Minister to be n Naval man, it is unavoidable that the Navy's representative should be a Naval man.
RAILWAY SCANDAL IN JAPAN,
WAS MR. WAKATSUKI
INVOLVED?
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, Nov. 21. Investigations of the railway scandal which "resulted in the in- dictment of the ex-Railway Minis-. ter, Mr. Ogawa, have revealed that not only members of the Tanaka Administration were involved, but also some connected with the pre- vious Miniatry.
Mr. Sango Satake, Parliament- ary vice Minister, of Railways the Wakatsuki Cabinet, is now In- dicted. while accusations are even levelled against Mr. Wakatsuki himself and other leaders of the Jinseite Party. though it is pro bable that these charges are advanc ed for political purposes, and will prove unfounded.
Nevertheless, the opinion is ex- pressed in some quarters that Mr. Wakatsuki ought to be replaced as head of the Japanese Delegation to the London Conference, as it would be derogatory to Japan's honour to haven Chief Delegate who had been accused of venality, unless the ac- cusation had been definitely dis- proved.
Enquiries in official quarters, however, appeal to indicate that the charges are not taken seriously, and at present there is no intention of considering the question of a Bubstitute.
AFGHAN MINISTER TO LONDON.
THE KING'S BROTHER.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGEY, Nov. 20.
It is officially announced that Wali Khan, brother of Nadir Khan, the King of Afghanistan has been appointed Afghan Minis- ter in London. He is expected to arrive in England very shortly.
The Rt. Hon. Mr. Arthur Hen- derson Foreign Secretary, stated in the House of Commons that he hoped to announce the name of the new Minister to Afghanistan before long Owing, however, to the necessity of extensive repairs to the British Legation buildings nestabud, white cannot be carried out during the winter, it might not be possible for His Majesty's re-, presentative actually to proceed to Kabul for soma time.
NOVEMBER 22, 1929.
JAPANESE GOLD STANDARD.
LARGE CREDITS.. FROM
MABROAD.
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BRIGHTER PROSPECTS.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE. }
NEW YORK, Nov." 20.
A similar credit of £5,000,000 has been established in London by the Westminster Bank and its
associates.
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"BOOSTING" RUBBER
SALES.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE'S
PROPOSALS.
A "GROUP" PLAN.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENOT.] -
Telegrams in Brief.
The Federal Reserve Bank in Boston has reduced, the re-discount rata from 5 to 44 per cent.
In order to protect the beet cul- tivation the French Government has decided to increase "the" sugar-duty by 40 franes per 100 kilos and lo- wer the Excise duty by 15 francs per 100 kilos.
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LONDON, "Nov. 20.
Doctor Benjamin Knowles, whose The report of the Co-operative conviction for the murder of his Selling Committee of the Rubber wife by a Judge sitting without a Growers' Association expresses the jury at Kumasi in Ashanti was In connection with Japan's opinion that central selling in re-quashed by a Judical Committee of turn to the gold standard, it is
lation to the whole producing in the Privy Council, has been releas- announced that Messrs. J. F. Mor-dustry is impracticable and recom-
ed from Maidstone Prison. gan's and their associates have mends, in the first place that the established a 0.825,000,000 ODO 37 smaller groups comprised with-
Lord Passfield stated in the year credit to the Yokohama Specie in the Association should, for the House of Lords that it was the in Bark,
purpose of selling, combine with tention" of the Government to set the larger groups, or with each up this Session a Standing Joint other, to form groups of a size Committee on Indian affairs. The equivalent to an output of not less Motion for its appointment would than 4,000 tons a year.
shortly be put before the House. In the second place the Commit- | The effect of the recent Wall- tee recommends that separate and Street crash in stock values in in- unnssociated
by figures companies should,dicated
published for the purpose of selling, seek by the New York Stock Exchange, association with one another or showing that the total market with existing groups to a similar value of all listed shares has de- extent.
clined
G.815,320,000,000 by
in A third recommendation is that October to G.$71,752,000,000, a drop when that position has been estab of over 12 per cent. lished each resulting group, and also" each which at present comprise over 60 of the larger groups per cent. membership and output of the Association, should sell its standard quality rubber as one unit and pool its sales for the benefit of ench company within each
It is officially announced that the Gold Embargo will be lifted on January 11, 1930.
Government Reserves,
OSAKA, Nov. 21. Simultaneously with the promul gation of the announcement of the lifting of the Gold Embargo, the Premier and Finance Minister have issued a statement on the matter.
Explaining that preparations have been taken to ensure no ill effects to follow, the premier emphasising the necessity of the people con- tinuing the practice of economy;
stated" that "the Governmont has armassed three hundred million you in specie reserves abroad, aleo has precautionally concluded a credit contract for one hundred million yen in London and New York.
The Finance Ministar, similarly reviewing the situation, and "dro- phasising the improved reonomic condition of the country, declared that the Government intends to refrain from regulating exchange after removal of the embargo, but will leave this to the Bank of Japan, and adopt the principle and maintaining to specie reserves in its own possession.
Foreign banking circles appear confident that everything will go smoothly, and no ill effects are anticipated.
SCOTTISH FISHING
INDUSTRY.
CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION.
[BRITISK WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, Nov. £0. Sir Robert Hamilton the Liberal member for the Orkney Islands, introduced a motion into the House of Commons calling for immediate action by the Government to assist the fishing industry, which, he said, had been going through a very had
time
group.
Pull Together! The Committee recommends also that each company should endeav our to establish by itself, or with the assistance of the group with which it is associated, a position of financial strength that will enable the group to self in consonance with an orderly policy free from pressure and financial stringency.
The Department of Overseas Esmond Overy, who has been ap Trade has announced that Sir pointed Ambassador to Russia and to which post he will shortly be proceeding, will be glad to discuss with British firms and individuals matters relating to British trade with that market. Sir Esmond will be available for interviews at the Department of Overseas Trade.
FRENCH AIRMEN HOME.
RECORD TRIP FROM HANOI.
[TEROUGH REUTZA'S AGENCY.]
If these recommendations are car- ried out the number of sellers with-
Pants, November 21. in the Association will be reduced
The airmen Costes and Bellonte immediately by 90 per cent.
have returned from Hanoi in tho The report adds that "from ex record time of five daya. They land- perience gained in and the coned at Le Bourget at 11.35 this morn- sidence engendered by the practical ing.
working of this scheme an ever in- ereasing measure of co-ordination may develop which may well ulti- mately lead to complete fusion of all groups into one selling unit,"
Research Needed.
The report further recommends that the Association should esta blish an adequately equipped and staffed commercial research de
partment in charge of a qualified man. This department would as- sume the responsibility for all statistical service and develop it on more comprehensive lines than hitherto attempted.
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FROUBLE IN SPANISH ARTILLERY
A RE-ORGANIZATION.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] -
MADRID, Nov. 20.
In view of the latent disaffection in the artillery it is understood that the Government is taking steps if not to dissolve at least to reorg anize the artillery with a view to eliminating the disaffected elements with which military juntas are operating
ter has the situation well in hand.
It would endeavour to collect and collate all facts and figures relat
HM the King has consented to ing. to the production and absorpany measures the Dictor wishes to tion of rubber and would continu- take and it is believed that the lat ously study all the economic fac The motion proposed that the tors affecting the rubber industry. Government should relieve fishing The department would work un- harbours of their excessive finan-der the direction of a committee cial burdens, provide a system of appointed by and responsible to harbour development, secure an in- the Council of the Rubber Growers. ternational agreement regarding Association. fishing grounds in the North Sea and elsewhere 'which are subject of dispute, and generally to establish the industry on a sound basİS,
Sir, Robert suggested the grant of loans to fishermen, on easy terms, to enable them to replace their gear.
The Committee expresses the opinion that there is nothing iniini- cal to rubber producers in forward selling, The time when such sales should be made and the terms of the sales are matters of judgment. Forward sales at an unspecified or contingent price, are best avoided. the report adds. To the extent to which these are practised a vested interest is created for a depression.
Mr. Buxton, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, accept ed the motion, and said action was already being taken in the direc-in prices. tions indicated. An inquiry as to
A Call for Fusion... where further action was needed The Rubber Growers' Association was about to be conducted by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry Mr, Buxton also men tioned that about £75,000 yearly was being spent on research.
-PALESTINE MATTERS.
AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, Nov. 20. Answering questions, concerning Palestine in the House of Commons, Mr. W. Lutin said the King's Police Medal had been awarded to Mr. Cafferata, the Chief of Police J at Hebron, for conspicuous gallan- try, on August 24 when he kept an armed inob at bay singlehanded and thus prevented further attacks on the Jews.
Casualties during the disorders up to September 24 were 207 killed and 379 injured.
JAFTA, Nov. 2o.
A Jew has been sentenced to death for killing two Araba during the disturbances in August.-Reuters.
LIQUOR IN WEST AFRICA.
CURTAILING SALE TO
NATIVES.
[BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE]
Rooy, Nov. 20. Mr. W. Lunn, Colonial Under- Secretary of State, stated in the House of Commons that the Gover- nors of the West African Colonies were being condutro ir to""whit steps could be usefully taken for dealing with the sale of intoxicat ing liquors to the natives of those Colonies.
The Dictator will probably use conciliatory means rather than ap ply panitive measures An order. has been issued allowing sons of large families dismissed from mil litary académies од political grounds to be re-admitted.
INDIAN AIR MÄIL.
SUCCESS OF REVISED SERVICE.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, Nov. 20. The first Indian air mail on the revised Imperial Airways service, which now leaves Karachi on Tues- has now requested the Committee days instead of Sundays, arrived to endeavour, at the earliest possiat Croydon Aerodrome to-day in a ble moment, to bring about a com- big Armstrong Siddeley air liner plete fusion of all groups into one which had flown across Europe selling unit and formulate plans from Athens, wherchy finance up to the agreed The mail, which was the recond figure per pound of rubber lodged largest yet flown from India to for sale may be made available to London, consited of approximately all companies joining the scheme. 85,000 letters
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