THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930.
NAVAL CONFERENCE LABOUR GOVT. AND GANDHI'S FAILURE. TO FIGHT RUSSIAN
BRIGHTER OUTLOOK.
AMERICAN ADVISERS TO LEAVE CONFERENCE.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.].
LIBERALS.
POLITICAL CRISIS SHOULD
BE AVOIDED.
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY,}
LONDON,, April 9. RUGBY, April 1. A political arrangement between The Prime Minister, replying to the Government and the Liberals Parliamentary questions today, was inaugurated when the report made it clear that the British Govtage of the Coal Bill was taken ernment had na intention of enter in the House of Commons to-day. ing into any commitments which Despite the expression of opinion went beyond the obligations result. by Sir Herbert Samuel that the ing from the Covenant of the Liberals disliked many provisions, League of Nations and the Treaty they thought it was their duty not of: Locarno. He added that be to endeavour, at this juncture, to might perhaps take this opportunity create a grave political crisis. The of saying that the French Govern Liberals consequently
abstained ***ment did not ask, and have never from voting on several amend asked, that His Majesty's Governments, thereby enabling the Goy
majority of ment should add to the burden ernment to obtain which already devolves on them as flty."
result of these instruments.
The Government in deference to This statement was of peculiar the Liberal representations used interest in view of the conversations their influence to obtain the drop- which have been proceeding during ping of the Labour back-bench the week-end between the Foreign amendment, aiming at the restora Secretary, Mr. Arthur Henderson, tion amendment, which was defeat- and M Briand, and in which efforts ed by the Conservative-Liberal in the Committeo have been made with the collabora combination tion of the British aid French stage. diplomatic and legal experts to de vize a formula which, while not extending British commitments, would at the same time heighten Fretice's sense of security in such a way as to enable her to scale down her naval armament requirements. Revival of Hope.
A further meeting of the two Forcin Secretarica took place to-day and they will meet again to metrow. It is understood that a draft of at least one formula has been 'transmitted to Paris for the opinion of M. Tardieu and his colleagues and that fair hopes are entertained of an agreement upon the text.
GERMAN POLITICS.. NON-CONFIDENCE MOTION TABLED.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BERLIN, April 1.
4.47
THOUSANDS OF STRIKERS. RESUME WORK.
NEW PARTY FORMED.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
CALCUTTA, April Five Hindus were killed during rioting in. Howrah Bridge District whore carters are offering passive resistance against the new rule pré- venting arters from taking out buffaloes during the hottest hours of the day.
PROPAGANDA.
TRADE UNION DELEGATION FOR FAR EAST,
(TAROCOR BRUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, April 2
It is announced that the Interna- tional Federation of Trade. Unions is considering the despatch of a delegation to the Far East in order
IN THE NORTH.
TEN. ASSUMES CONTROL OF MILITARY FORCES,
ANTI-CHIANG CAMPAIGN.
(THROUGH BLUTEN'S 'AGENCY.]`
PEPING, April 9. A message from Taiyuanfo states the city was beflagged, on Apr 1. to celebrate Yen Hai Shau's as
to establish a closer contact and sumption to the post of Com to endeavour to create a formal amander-in-Chief of the Army, Navy link of Trade Union organisations and Air Forces of the Republic.
with the West and the East to The police charged but failed to counter the activities of Russlan clear the streets, and consequently propaganda. they were forced to fire on crowd. Three European Sergeants were injured by brickbats...
the
A tense atmosphere prevails in the area, which is noted as a stormi
centre.
Arti-Gandhi Party.
POONA, April 1 A threat to start a passive-resist ance campaign against the Gandhi movement is contained in a mani- festo issued by the founders of a now party known as the Indian National Anti-Revolutionary Party headed by three well-known members of the depressed classes"
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The manifesto says that the Party regards British rule as absolutely necessary until a complete removal In the Reichstag, the Chancellor, Herr Bruening, in a statement off" untouchability” and the aboli- policy declared that his predener tion of caste distinctions is made. sor's foreign policy would be con tinued and international agree. ments would be respected.
Ho made it clear that he was authorised by President Hinden burg to dissolve the Reichstag if the Government's programme was not approved, as speedy action in vital matters was essential..
Although it is clear that much depends upon the successful issue of the British and French agree- ment on the formula, there was a The Communists have tabled a distinct revival of the hope to-day motion of non-confidence, the vote that the conference, which appar on which will be taken on Friday.. ently has a Three-Power agreement
within its grasp, will yet succeed
in achieving its original aim of producing one acceptable to all the Eve. Powers.
Mr. MacDonald Questioned. THROUK REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 1.-
It is learned in American confer- ence quarters that the separate American arrangement with. Japan is part of the general work for the Conference, which is working for a Five-Power pact and is going ahead in that direction. The projected de parture of three American admirala and other technical officials only: means that a large part of the technical work is completed.
AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN
RESCUED.
"BOTH RATHER WEAK.
(THROUGH EZUTER'S AGENCY.]
SYDNEY, April 1. The Airmen Smith and Shiers have been brought to Wyndham by the search party which rescued them yesterday. The airmen are rather A few weak but should be fit in days.
MAWSON'S ANTARCTIC
EXPEDITION.
MORE POSSESSIONS' FOR BRITAIN.
Mistaken Political Ideas.
New Delas, April 1. Replying to an address by the' Shiah" community, the Viceroy, alluding to the civil disobedience campaign, said it was a tragedy that men were constantly asked to believe that a political typhoon, uprooting and destroying the coun tryside, was necessary before the sun could shine and that the country could reach its rightful destiny only through the agency of convul efon.
The Viceroy welcomed the assur
ance that the Shiahs stood for orderly
self- progress towards government and dissociated them- selves from civil disobedience. Strikers Resume Work."
CALCUTTA, April 1. The large number of 20,000 strikers in the Titaghur area have resumed work. Most of the mills worked full hours to-day.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN AMERICA.
4
.......
In the House of Commons at: question time Mr. Ramsay Mac-1
OVER THREE MILLION Donald said that the Government had no intention of entering into any
IDLE. commitment which would go beyond
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.] the obligations "resulting from the
[TROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] League Covenant and the Locarno Treats. Mr. MacDonald stated that
WASHINGTON, April 1. ADELAIDE, April 1.
Mr. Green, President of the the French Government had not
Sir Douglas Mawson, speaking Askel and had never asked the British Government to add to the ala dinner of the Antarctic Com-American Federation of Labour, burdens already devolving on them mittee said, that one of the objects told the Senate Committee enquir af the expedition was that the ing into unemployment that the as a result of these instruments.
British flag should be raised on the Government must provide for the coast of Enderby Land, near Mount unemployed or they would have Mr. Henderson, M. Briand and Codrington. Documents had been revolution." They must choose be tween better planning and the their respective experts met in the left showing that this was done. afternoon and are continuing their: Sit Douglas Mawson said that the dole." Mr. Green estimated that search for a formula that will area was part of a length of about 3.700,000 workers were unemployed zatisfy the
French desire for 500 miles of coast line, which was in February, security. The British desire no charted by the expedition and added further commitments than the exist to British Possessions. ing peace machinery.
Search for Formula.
The ufficial British spokesman said that to-day the political conver- sations had been proceeding satis factorily for the last 24 hours. It "the the language of the sickroom, patient had taken a turn for the better."
RESTRICTION OF SILK SPINNING.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
AMSTERDAM, April 1
JUDGE
[UNITED PRESS.]
ALLEGED LIQUOR
CARRYING.
BRITISH SCHOONERS
SEIZED.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
New Yonx. April 1.
The British schooner Adam was seized off New Jersey on the allega. tion of carrying liquor valued at £45,000.
NEw York, April 2 The schooner Adam is .. new boat and was making ber maiden voyage from Nova Scotia.
The Captain and ten of the 'crew have arranged for bail.
Was
CAPTAIN FINED AND IMPRISONED.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.).
NEW YORK, April 2. The British schooner Ivy Pearl seized by the Nicaraguan authorities, on the allegation that it was carrying liquor.
The Captain was £ned 12,000 and sentenced to sixty days' prisonment.
KAYE DON'S FAILURE.
ATTEMPT INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED...
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
In a circular telegram' announc ing his assumption of office Yen Hai Shan declares that Chiang Kai Shek has seriously corrupted the Kuomintang because of bribery, brigandage and malpractices due to his dictatorship.
Yen announced his retirement on March 3 Chiang then commenced a punitive expedition on March 5, Yen then waited twenty days hop- ing that Chiang's conscience would induce him to amend his ways, bat the soldiers and the people urged Yen not to retire but to take up
the command of an expedition Hence he has Against Chiang. taken an oath that he will call on the entire nation to rise up to expel Chiang Rai Shek.
A large number of recruits from outlying districts Taiyuanfa daily, and a large steel are arriving at order has been given to a German firm thus enabling the production of the smokeless power plant to be
more than doubled.
An anti-Chiang demonstration was held on March 20, when the entire Shansi air force was employ ed to scatter leaflets.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.).
SHANGHAL, April 2 Chiang Kai Shek arrived at Shanghai late yesterday, night from Hangehow.
Chiang's Wish for Peace.
SRASGHAL. April 2.
It is reported that Chiang Kai Shek has commissioned Chiang Ting Yih to endeavour to effect a im-reconciliation between the National Government and Fui So Yi, the Garrison Commander, whose troops are invading Shan tung Chiang Ting Fih left for Tehehow where he hopes to meet
WOMEN IN MEN'S JOBS.
Tientsin
Fut So Yi.
:
NORTHERN SITUATION AT A GLANCE.
FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]
FERRY TRAGEDY IN JAPAN.
MANY LIVES LOST.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Toxro, April 21, Over one hundred persons are believed to have been drowned as the result of the capsizing of the ferry beat. Wakato Maru, which was carrying three hundred passet gers from Wakamatsu, in Northern Kyushu, to Tobata.
The disaster was apparently, due to overcrowding, and high seas, į
SINO-CANADIAN RELATIONS.
(THROUGH RXUTER'S AGENCY.),
MAMMOTH MASS MEETING HELD.
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CANTON BODIES URGE USE OF NATIVE GOODS.
PROCESSION OF 100,000 PARADE THE CITY.
More than 100,000 people in Can- ton were present at a huge mass.
bodies for promoting the use of meeting, held by the various publio
Chinese goods. A big matashed was erected at the East Parade Ground, where the meeting was held, and radio broadcasting equipment was installed so that all attending might hear the speeches.
The meeting commoured at 1 p.m. when Mr. Tang Yea Wab, the Reconstruction Commissioner, who represented the Provincial Govern SHANGHAI, April 2... ment, said that many times, inove- The Sino-Canadian negotiationsments for the promotion of, Chinces are reported to be proceeding for the mutual exchange of ministers.
FOREIGN APPEAL CASES TO GO TO HIGH COURTS.
goods were organized, but without success. The causes, be continued, were numerous. The principal one. was the lack of competition with foreign goods. Chinese industries had been greatly handicapped by POWERS NOTIFIED BY the absence of tariff autonomy, NANKING - MINISTRY, lack of capital, factories and ex- perts. The shortlived enthusiasm. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
of the people in the promotion of SHANGHAL, April 2, the use of native goods and the The Foreign Ministry, has notified unrest of the country were alsö the British, American, French, Ministers that the various Provin- concluded that, while the Govern Dutch, Norwegian and Brazilian contributory factors. Mr. Tang cial Bureaux of Foreign Affairs ment was taking measures for the throughout the country having. heen abolished, all mixed appeal development of industries, the pe cases wherein foreigners, entitled plo.should co-operate and use only. to extra-territorial privileges, are Chinese goods. complainanta will henceforth be heard in the Provincial High Courts concerned.
ON MARCO POLO'S TRAIL. FRENCH AUTOMOBILE
VENTURE.
UNITED PRESS,]
Speeches ware also delivered by others, who pointed out the economic decline of the country and the harmful results of using foreign goods. A number of resolu tious were passed to the effect that the Government be requested
to establish banks, emporiums fac- tories and inaugurate exhibitions;" that the Central Government be re- quested to penalise any organisa. tions, schodis, etc., which do not use. Chinese goods; that the City Kuo- mintang Headquarters and the
An enebunter, with bandits, who sent a shower of bullets over their heads, perilous journeys over thinly- fromen rivers and across deserts, marked the preliminary investiga tions of French explorers marking out the route for the proposed various organized bodies in Canton committee to take charge expendition by automobiles along form Marco Polo's trail. The explorers of the promotion of Chinese goods have returned to Peping from Mom and that the Central Government be asked to enforce customs" au- golia
Lieut. Commander V. Point, a re-tonomy as soon as possible, to presentative of the French foreiga encourage the production of goeds, ministry, and M. Pierre Petro, a to safeguard patent rights and to civil engineer long resident in abolish all forms of exorbitant China, made the preliminary inves tigation for the Citroen motor car reanufacturer, M. Georges Haardt, who is to lead the expedition.
The investigation showed that it
taxes.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the crowd formed a procession and paraded the city.
UNEMPLOYMENT · IN. AUSTRIA,
TEXTILE TRADE DEPRES-
SION
SHANGHAI, April 2 DAYTON, Florida, April 1. Kaye Don's racing car Silver Great interest is being taken in Bullet covered a mile at 175 miles the political aspect of the anti-: an hour and returned to the garage. Nanking activities in the North. will be impossible to cover a good Mr. Don said that if he had gone The Saishan Clique, Leftiest Clique part of the route in ordinary auto- faster he would have been hurled (or the Light and Left Wings of the mobiles, and that caterpillar trac from the cockpit, because the beach Kuomintang), Shansi Clique and tors of the type used by the same the Kuominchun are the principal explorers in their journeys through was so bumps. He has now post- anti-Nanking groups and are form the interior of Africa, will have to poned further attempts on Sir Henry Segrave's record "inde-ing & Provisional Government and be used. finitely,"
a General Secretariat of the Kuo-
The explorers went from Poping mintang in Peping. The so-called to Paotou, Suiyuan Province, in- Vienna-Austria's 'greatest pro- General Secretariat will be in con- tending to cross the Ordoe Desert, blem is unemployment which has trol of standing committee of but discovered that bandits were so now reached nearly 350,000. The the Factional leaders of the four common everywhere that it was ini-Chancellor, Dr. Schober, announc groups which is in opposition to the possible to proceed at present, ed that after his return from Ber- Central Executive Committee of the They met the Prince of Ordos, howlin he would convene an economic Kuomintang in Nanking..
ever, and from him obtained per conference at which representatives Altogether twenty leaders have mission to traverse his territory, of the Chambers of Commerce, in- been elected members of the stand-
The expedition, they declare, will 'dustry, "and agriculture, as well of ing committee, as the result of a start from Beirut, Syrin through the trade unions, would discuss series of meetings held in Peping Persia, Mesopotamia, Chinese, and ways and means of dealing with among the factional fenders. The Russian Turkestan, Kansu Fro- unemployment and the economi following are the elected members: vince, across the Ordos Desert, and crisis. At this conference the Goy
Loftiest Clique:-Wang Ching to Peping. A number of French ernment would submit its proposals Wei, Chen Kung Po, Pak Wen Wei, scientists of note will accompany for the solution of the problem of Wang Fat Chin, Pei Yun Ti, Chenthe expedition.
upemployment, and the economic organisations and trade unions re- Chia Yin, and Koo, Meng Yu..!
presented at the conference would (They were the ex-members of the 2nd Central Executive Committee of
be expected to make their sugges tions. The conference would pro- the Kuomintang).
bably last one week.
A NEW ERA IN CHINA,
[UNITED PRESS.]
་་
by the Japanese headquarters in sellings will again be taken from Attorney, was understood to have shops have also conceived the idea Pi, Chao Tai Wen and Chao Pi However, General Chang's definite of industry. Another important part:"
Londoa.
rospects Improved,
LONDON, April 1. It is understood that as a result
The Chinese men of Peping are up in arms against the invasion Ly women of occupational fields once JULIAN OIL CO. SCANDAL. | considered exclusive to the male sex. Groups of male workers are ALLEGATION AGAINST· · banding together in an effort to prevent the feminist movement" from going any farther in grabbing jobs.
between Nanking and Mukden for Male restaurant workers have Los Angeles, March 27.-Proceed-been particularly distressed by the Saiahan Clique-Chow Lu, Sha the purpose of reaching a political
Dr. Schober also stated that the It was announced to-day that!
ings in the Julian Oil Co. scandal sudden appearance in several of Chi, Tan Chin, Chu Ching, Hsu understanding. According to the Rear-Admirals Moffet, Pringle, and.
The General Art Silk Union has were held up, it was stated to day, the leading restaurants of women Sung Chi, Mao Cho Chuen and Fu opinion entertained in Nanking investment loan outlook appeared Yarnell, the three American experts, decided to close down the factories because the district Attorney had waitresses. The girls were 30 Yu Lin. (They ward ex-members of political circles, the final saccess to be favourable. The first part of will sail for Home on April 4, and at Arnhemwest and Petersdorf. become convinced that the trial successful in drawing trade and the 1st Central Executive Committee of Nanking in breaking down the this loan would be used to pay the rebellious movement of the North debts of the Federal, railways; to that possibly a dozen other mem Spinning in Dutch and German judge was prejudiced in this matter pleasing patrons that the other of the Kuomintang). bera of the delegation will accom.factories will be restricted on week and he accordingly threatened to restaurants have petitioned, the Shani Group and the Kuomin- hinges upon their efforts now to win the Austrian banks, amounting to. pany them.
days and entirely stopped on Satur refuse to prosecute under existing municipal authorities for permis chun;-Pen Hsi Shan, Feng Yu over General Chang Houch Liang £3,000,000, and it was hoped to use Orders have been given to dis day.
conditions,
sion to empley women, and forty Hsiang, Lu Chung Lun, Sih Tao from inclining to the rebel's side this freed money for the purposes mantle on April 18 the House used
When the sales exceed production. Mr. Buron Fitts, the District
of hiring women clerks..
Lin. (They are the members of the decision still cannot be ascertained.
of the Government's programie: the stack in hand which, at pre- uncovered a vast, quantity of ma In Peping for centuries, men have 3rd Central Executive Committee of Meanwhile the war is developing for abuting unemployment was the sent, is equal to three months' pro- terial in connection with this case done work common to women in the Kuomintang now, functioning rapidly and the Shanai forces iz promotion of housing schemes. duction.
but he was reluctant to risk utiliz Europe and America. Men have in Nanking),
Shantung are making considerable.
The Chancellor outlined his plans: ing it at present because of the law monopolized clerk's jobs in shops, The political affairs of the Pro- advaner in the direction of Tainan-
union representatives, some of of to be a state whom drew his especial attention which stated that a person. could waiters' jobs in restaurants, and visioual Government will be in fu, the capital of Shantung, which in an interview, granted to trade the same offense. A single miscar
while. military affairs will be ban- of panic. The Shansi troops' dled by Shansi and the Kaominchan success in Shastung largely ac textile industry.
counts for the unwillingness of a lenders.
issued part of General Chen Too Yuen's An official communique from Taiyuenfu announces that troops to offer vigorous resistance.
A live shell was discovered recent But now, the men complain, Marshal Yen Hai Shan and Marshal
Advance of Yen's 'Army.
ly in some rubbish at the Waters Wemen are becoming cooks, starting Feng Yu Hsiang have taken up
PEPING, April 2
Street depot of the Manchester: Yen Hai Shan has instructed his Corporation Cleansing Department laundries, entering shops as clerks, offices as Commander-in-Chief and even becoming saleswomen, visiting Vice-Commander-in-Chief of the homes. The Chinese press is devot Navy, Army and Air. Torces respec- troops to march in three directins, just as it was being tipped into the
The three Shanzi divisions ander furnace. Throughout the afternoon't ing considerable attention to the tively,
Sun Chu, Feng Feng Chu and Yang officials were trying to find out threat against men's jobs: The
Young Marshal Out in the Cold?
Yao Fing will push towards. Tai- where the shell come from, and they Press Generally Satisfied.
movement is particularly antimely, the men declare, because of the It is significant that Generalning in Shantung Other three think that it must have been collect Toxyo, April 2 Although by no racans enthusiastic A certain amount of apprehen- The District Attorney refused, in business depression in Peping. Chang Hauch Liang, who is holding divisions under Fu Tao Yi, Li Sung ed in Busholme.We take a very But the women are going calmly the balance of power in respect of Ta and. Wang Ching Kuo will strike serious view of the matter," said the vernacular papers generally sion, however is voiced, lest national response to questions to-day, to are satisfied with the Government's defence is impaired, or alternatively, carament as to whether he has in-ahead. They are even starting em- the Northern situation, has had no down along the Tientsin-Pukow one official, and will make every instructions to London as they con- Japan is forced to expand instead quired of officials in Shanghai conployment agencies for women, and hand in the formation of the Peping Railway towards Tainan, Troops effort to find the culprit. There is Chao and Li Fu Ying are massed at got into the furnace several people: sider they will facilitate the success of reducing armaments if America cerning the lavish expenditure of these agencies announce that they Government. It is reported that under Yang Haino Au, Chang Hui no doubt at all that had the thell
Tientsin and Peilo,"
would have been killed." ful termination of the Conference, completas three more 8-inch gun Mra. 8. C. Lewis, wife of the pre-will list only such candidates as secret negotiations are still going on
(Continued on next Column) sident of the company.",
do not have bound feet. (Continued at foot of rest column), cruisers after 1936.
W. J. LOCKE IN PARIS HOSPITAL
of the conversations between M. NOVELIST SERIOUSLY ILL. Henderson and M. Briand, the formula which was founded oa annex F of the Locarno Treats defining the responsibilities of members of the League of Nationa in the event of war, was sent to Paris' last night for the considers. tion of the French Government.
THROUGE REUTER'S 'AGENCY.]] The well-known novelist, Mr. W. The Daily Herald says that Italy J. Locke, has undergone a serious is now prepared to abandon her abdominal operation and is now in claim of "parity, and the pros a critical condition. pects of a Five-Power pact have im- proved considerably,
the importance of so doing, being fully appreciated...
vants
Women have had to be riage would nullify even the most content with being "amahs," look conclusive of evidence.
Officials were disturbed at the ing after children, sewing, and widespread publicity which hand washing. Men have even done most been given the revival of this affair, of the washing." and feared that it might hamper them in the later stages of their investigation which involved a com pany into which approximately $100,000,000 was put before its col lapse in 1027. Stockholding was widespread and the investigation had covered a great deal of terri- tory already
to the depression in the Austrian