KING CAROL OF ROUMANIA.
RESTORATION OF SUCCES SION RIGHTS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
JAPANESE NAVAL CHANGES.
LESSENING LONDON PACT BITTERNESS.
{THROUGH REUTER'E AGENCY.].
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1930.
WILD SCENES AT | CHINA WAR NEWS. PARLOUS PLIGHT OF FENG'S MISSIVE TO
MALTA.
POLICE ESCORT
ARCHBISHOP.
[THOCOH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]
MALTA, June B Toxyo, June 8.
Wild scenes followed the Whit It is learned that important changes in the higher personnel of Sunday service in the Cathedral, the navy, including the Vice-Minis-which was conducted by the Arch- bishop, who is a strong opponent of Lord Strickland,
BUCHAREST, June 8. Before meeting as ■ National Assembly to proclaim Princo Carol as King, both the Senate and the Chamber met separately and un-ter of the Navy and Vice-Chief of animously decided to repeal the Staff, will be gazetted to-morrow, daw promulgated on January 4, 1928, under which Prince Carol's succession to the throne was abolished.
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The Annulment of the law now restores to Prince Carol all his
* rights.
The son of King Carol, the nine year-old ex-King Michael I., now becomes heir to the throne with the title of Grand Voeved, Duke of Albajulia
Only One Dissentient. Voting in the National Assembly wais 488 to 1 in favour of the motion by the Minister of Justice, M. Junian, that Prince Carol should be
declared King,
Cries
the #Vive Carol of Second!" were raised during the speeches in the Assembly, and the official proclamation of Prince. Carol as King was made amid enthusias tic and popular ovations.
Subsequently, King Carol took the oaths in the Chamber, all pre- sent standing.
Cabinet Resigns.
LATER
It is officially asserted that this
is merely the usual annual shuffing of the personnel, but the public interest has been aroused because several people involved £gured pro- minently in the London Treaty con- troversy, especially Vice-Admiral N. Suyetugu, Vice-Chief of the General Staff, who will be replaced by Vice-Admiral S. Nagano, former
Crowds assembled in the streets
DEFENDERS OF TSINAN RETIRE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEPING, June 9. The vernacular Press state that Han Fu chu came to an agreement. with the Shansi faction to retire and hand over Tsinaniu without fighting.
Some reports state that Fu Tso Yi entered Tsinan yesterday morn-
this in foreign circles.
shouting "Long live Stricklanding, but there is no confirmation of "Down with Mussolini Long live England and down with Italy "" A strong force of police was obliged to charge the crowd at various points.
The special correspondent of an Italian newspaper who has been writing against the Government
ly President of the Naval Academy.wis mobbed. He was rescued, how. The new Vice-Minister of the ever, and was able to take refuge in Navy, Vice-Admiral S. Kobayashi, a chemist's shop. formerly Chief of Materiel, suc seeda Vice-Admiral A. Yamanashi. Vice Admiral N. Suretugu and Vice-Admiral Yamanashi will be attached to the General Staff with- cut specific assignment.
It is authoritatively stated that the changes are the result of agree. ment between Admiral Takarahe
The Archbishop was escorted to the Palace by police amid the cheers of his supporters and the counter-cries of his opponents.
Several arrests were made during the day and all the shops were closed during the disturbances.
Fight for Changsha. Foreign reports from Changsha state that the Hunanese assisted
by a few Nanking troops from Had kow put up a fight before the entry of the Kwangsi troops into Chang- sha and defended the line from Chuchow to Laling.
KWANGSI.
-GEN. CHIANG.
BLOODSHED.
PROVINCE UNDER YOKE OF SUGGESTS TRUCE TO SAVE
MANY SATRAPS.
""UNCROWNED KINGS" HOLD
SWAY IN REGION.
Kwangsi is still in a state of great disorder and confusion in spite of the termination of warfare in that province. It will be remembered that after the evacuation of Kwang
"Ironsides," the Cantonese" with drew, to the border of Northern si by the Kwangsi troops and the
Kwangtang, in view of the report that the rebela would march vid
the Hunan border to attack North ern Kwangtung. Since then, only a portion of the Canton division, under General Yu Hon Mow, has remained in Kwangsi to assist the The Kwangai troops sustained handful of troops under Lui Woon 1,000 casualties, and the defenders Im in maintaining peace and order.
2,000.
At the conclusion of the fighting, Finally, the Kwangsi troops pene-bandits and the so-called people's trated the defences, capturing 8,000 militia, most of whom were allies of rifles and a number of machine- the Kwangsi" Ironside "condition,
guas.
Yochow and Hankow Next. Fighting is now reported near
Yochow.
The Kwangsi leaders assert that
and Hankow within a fortnight.
became very active.
NANKING CHIEFTAIN WILL· FIGHT TO LAST DITCH.
CANTON MUNICIPA-
·LITY.
CHANGE OF STATUS.-
[FMO OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
الرسم
CANTON, June 9.
A change of status in the Muri- cipality of Canton is being contem
Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang, vice- generalissimo forces, has addressed a lengthy letter to Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, suggesting a truce and proposing both retire, with a view to sparing the country further internecipe war- that he himself and Chiang should
of the Northern plated.
fare.
It is pointed out in the letter ed heavy casualties in their futila that the Nationalists hare sustain attempt to capture Kaifeng (the capital of Honan) and that further fighting will mean the loss of more human lives-on both sides. As it would be impossible for one side to conquer the other in view of the balance of strength, a truce is most desirable. He proposes that he himself and Chiang should both go abroad and leave national affairs to be settled by the people.
At present, Kwangsi is under the
On receipt of the letter, Chiang yoke of many rulers. The Gavera-summoned a conference of his staff ment troops control only Wuchow, officers, when it was decided to Nanning and the districts between turn a deaf ear
to the appeal.
soldiers, or gemi-bandits under Hon had made up his mind to continue Tsoi Fung, overrun Liuchow, Hing the campaign against the rebels, yuen and the neighbouring districts, and that should be fail to capture
The Municipality has been under the direct control of Nanking, and not the Provincial Government of Kwangtung.
The Municipal Administration is, therefore, only responsible to Nan- king in all its actions. It is be cipality has been known as the cause of this reason that the Musi
A proposal is Being made in Nan- Special Municipality of Canton, king to revert the control of the Municipality to
the Provincial
Council of Kwangtung, thus reliov-* ing some of the duties and respon- sibilities of the Nanking Govern. ment
Formerly the Municipal Govern ment was appointed and controlled by the Provincial Council.
This contemplated change in the status of the City Government calls for a complete reorganization of the administration in accordance with
and Admiral Kato with Mr. Okada SWATOW REDS PAV they will capture Yochow. to-day these two places. The disbanded Chiang told the gathering that be the wishes of the Provincial Govern-
mediating, and it is believed that the bitterness they will lessen growing out of the London Pact.
U.S. TARIFF BILL.
SENATE.".
The Mironescu Cabinet, which WILL "SQUEEZE THROUGH was formed to preside at the instal lation of Prince Carol, resigned after the completion of its task.
Dramatic Movements.
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LONDON, June B.
in movements
[EXUTER'S AMERICAN_SERVICE}
WASHINGTON, June 8. The Republican leader, Senator Watson, estimates that the Tariff The dramatic
Bill will "squeeze through the Roumania during the past forty-Senate "next week by two votes. eight hours monopolise the main Senator Watson concedes the ma
the news columns of the morning papers jority of doubtful votes to
Opposition. proclamation following the Prince Carol as King.
Attempts at Reconciliation with Princess.
of
Numerous dramatic reports have been received from Bucharest of his attempt as reconciliation with his former wife, Princess Holene." According to one report, the Prin ́cess refused a reconciliation, and separate intends to maintain a establishment.
Meanwhile it is stated that King Carol has taken away the boy cx King from his mother following a scene, in which Prince Michael tearfully refused to leave the Prin- ress Helene.
Speech by King Carol.
BUCHAREST, June 8.
.
"I have not come to take ven geance against anybody, but to gather together all who wish to collaborate for the progress of my country,"
declared King Carol in the course of his speech before the National Assembly before taking the oath of allegiance.
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SWISS-INDIGNATION, AT
WITH HEADS.
A "COLONEL OF THE RED ARMY.
DEATH SENTENCES "PASSED
ON ACCOMPLICES.
to
Eight nctorious Communists in Swalow; who were responsible for plan designed to excite workers into starting a general strike and riot, were arrested by the police and paid with their heads last week. A Chinese message from Swatow states that since May Day, Com munist activity has been evident. From time time, Bolshevik TARIFF PROPOSALS.
literature was found on the streets. A considerable agitation has been A sharp watch was kept by the provoked in Switzerland by the pro- police, and fast week they arrested posed increases in the United States tariff, which would seriously affect, Wong Hoa Lan at his residence Swiss industries, especially the near the City Public Garden. Fol- watchmaking and cotton trades.
two Communist organs, where over Meetings of protest have been held lowing the arrest, the police raided by the Genera and other Chambers of Commerce, and the Swiss Federal 20 arrests were made and large quantities of Communist propa- Government discussed the situation and decided to instruct the Swiss ganda and two printing machines were seized. Among the literature Minister at Washington to lodge a
were circulars supporting the riots protest. There is a general demand for concerted action on the part of in India and denouncing foreign.
imperialists." European Powers if the American tariff becomes law.
Dow
The watch and clock industry would be seriously injured by the proposed duties, which would be equivalent to an embargo One sixth part of the entire watch making output of Switzerland is exported to the United States at present." The other things which would be principally affected are cheese, wool and silk goods, em- broideries, leather and shoes, and chemicals. The duty on embroider- ed goods under the new tariff would he increased from 75 per cent to
ment,
TROOPS MENACE FOOCHOW | those under Lou Wah Tong are Kaifeng, he would not return to Roi has already tendered his re-
(Wah Ta Yat Pao.)
FOOCHOW, June 9. Foodbow city is still menaced by the troops under Lu Hsing Bang.
Plain-clothes troops of the is vaders secretly obtained admission into the city and created many disturbances.
Outbreaks of Fire.
Nanking.
No special messages have been received regarding the fighting on the various fronts.
The Shansi
exercising their, sway in the dis- tricts on the Right River and those under Li Shiu Ying are dominating the districts on the Left River The Communist troops under Li
troops attacking Trinan are report Ming Shu are holding some died to have withdrawn ten li on tricts on the western border of the Kwangsi are under the sway of king aeroplanes., province. The remaining regions of account of the air raid by 12 Nan- some other bandit chieftains or leaders of the so-called people's militia or disbanded soldiers.
Safety in Flight.
It is learned that Mayor Lin Wun
signation, and going out of affice with him will be a number of his bureau chiefs.
The activities of the Police De- partment will be augmented to include the policing of the whole. Province.
The police beads, of all the out- lying districts and cities and towns Conflicting Reports.
will be directly appointed by the Reports from Shanghai and Canton Police Department.
„General Au Yang Kui, the pre- Peping are conflicting on account A fire, said to have been wrought
But these different leaders, are
"independent" of each of the strict censorship, maintained sent Police Commissioner, will most mcstly by them, broke out in the heart of the city shortly after 7 o'clock last other. They are contented to re- by both sides. Both the Nation-likely be reappointed. But the uncrowned kings of aliste and their adversaries publish Bureau of Social Affairs will be evening, when many shops were in a
some districts. They dare not at reports clauing victories for their probably abolished, as its work can lack the Government forces, and
cwn side. According to reporta be conveniently taken up by the burned down
Several other fires followed, but when troops are sent against them. published by the Nanking Military Bureaux of Education," and "of
Nationalists they fice to other places, aften Headquarters, the were promptly extinguished.
without resistance. The Govern ment troops, being limited in num ber, are not sufficient to deal with
"SHANSI, TROOPS AT TSINAN.
(Wal Taz Yat Pan)
SHANGHAI: June 9. The Shansi troops, which were threatening to capturé Tsinan, bave fallen back.
Since yesterday, no gunfire has
them.
big
routed the Kuomuchun forces on Health, in co-operation with the the Peping-Harkow Railway line Police Department. This abolition, and captured Hanchang on Satur- according to the supporters of the
new measure, will mean a day. Inst. Pong Ping Haun, a rebel Recently, the Canton Govern- commander, was wounded during ment instructed Lui Woon Im to the action and San Tien Ying has saving in expenses.
Nanking has not as yet formally enlist them, should they be willing turned over to the Nationalists and to submit. It has been decided by Chiang Kai Shek has appointed authorized the change of status of che Canton Government to rush him commander of the 16th Route the Canton Municipal Administra
the Army. additional troops to settle
The Military Headquarters intion, but is expected to do so in a Kwangsi situation when the posi
short time. After the reorganiza- tion in Hunan improves, as by then Nanking also publishes a report. the Cantonese troops, dispatched to received from General Liu Chin, to tion, it is not known who will be' Hutan to pursue the Ironsides the effect that the rebels on the Canton's next city Mayor.
diverted to Kwangsi.
But
A trial was held and Wong ad.ocen beard at Lokow, on the south and Kwangsi troops, might be. Lunghai Railway line altacked the whoever he may be, be will be the
mitted that he was a member of the Swatow Communist Executive Committee and a colonel of the Red Army. He also admitted that they had incited the workers to strike and start a riot on June 23.
Death sentences were passed on Wong and seven of his colleagues, who were duly executed. The rest of the arrested men were to stand further trial.
93 per cent of their value. Swiss STEAMER STRIKES A ROCK. exports to the United States amount
King Carol said that he was most determined to preserve inviolate the integrity of the national territory at present to
about £8,000,000
To carry out this promise he needsterling, while the importa amount ed the co-operation of all the living to £11,500,000 sterling. forces in the country. Without A leading article in the "Journal de Genève deprecated the suggestion the union of all we cannot appear before those who envy us as a solid that a campaign of retaliation
(THROUGH RECTEE'S AGEROZ.].
YANGCHOW, June 9. The steamer Latung, owned by. the Latung Navigation Company, struck a rock near Tungchew on
afternoon.
bank of the Yellow River.
General Attack on Shansi Troops Shortly.
Has Fu Chu has decided to de- tail four brigades and two regi- ments to attack the Shansi troops at Tairgcheng.
A general attack will soon be launched upon the Shans troops in Shantung.
WANG CHING WEI URGED TO GO NORTH. (Wah Taz Tat Pao.)
choice of the present, Provincial Government of Kwangiung.
...Government forces on Friday" last As to the situation in Kwang-but were routed by the Nanking tung, everything is normal. The cavalry. Over 3,000 of them were
Mr. Tang Yin Wa, Commissioner northern border is peaceful, and taken captive...
Another report is to the effect of Reconstruction of the Previcunt the Reds under Chu Tak and Mo Chak Tung have withdrawn to that the Mohammedan troops under Kiangai.
Ma Hung Ping at Ningbsia have Government, has been suggested as a possible candidate for the mayor- declared their support to the Cen- tral Government and that they are alty of Canton. threatening to attack Sianlu, the capital of Shensi.
NEW PREMISES AT CANTON.
Money As a Stimulant, The three Canton divisions under Chiang Kwong Nai, Tsoi Ting Kai and Li Yang King, which have been
Two Nanking divisions under Tan | CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA. detailed to Hume to pursue the rebels, are reported to have arrived Tao Yuen and Mo Pinz Wen have at Leiyang, to attack the rebels arrived at Hankow and Kinkiang from the rear. Until recently, the respectively on their way to Hunan to assist in the campaign against Cantonese troops were lingering at the Ironsides," Chunchow, south of Hunan, and were reluctant to resume bostilities against. their erstwhile foe under the pretext of financial difficultéen. They were repeatedly instructed by Marshal Chiang Kai Shek to ad- vance without further delay and
come North,
$300,000 from Nanking to cover ex- Wang Ching Wei is said to be penditure in connection with the still staying at Hong Kong.
pursuit of the rebels.
PEPro, June $ Both Yen Hai Shan and Feng Y Hsiang have wited Wang Chiog Wei, the leader of the Left Wing of the Kuomintang, or the so-called
force supported by an army organ should be undertaken, but advocat. Saturdandred of the passengers Reorganizationists, urging him to they received lately the sum of
ised on the most modern lines."
ed action in common with other European nations. Everyone is be- and crew were drowned. ginning to examine the origin of
King and Princess Helene.
BUCHAREST, June the United States Tariff Bill. It
King Carol and Princess Helene have conferred" and decided that neither should at present seek the annulment of their divorce, but they agreed that Frince Michael's Education should be controlled by. King Carol
Queen Mother's Congratulations
The Queen Mother cabled con gratulating King Carol upon the army having taken the oath of fidelity to their new King, who has Jasued a proclamation to the Rou- manian people repeating his ad dress to the National Assembly.
PEDESTRIANISM.: NURMI CREATES NEW RECORD FOR SIX MILES.
originated, of course, in President SILVER SLUMP AT MUKDEN. Hoover's promises to the farmers, which, paradoxically, provided big business" lobbyists" with their op portunity.
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There is a violent reaction against American goods, of which British and other manufacturers may be expected to take advantage. On the other hand, the only serious benelit which may arise out of the situation is that the endeavours of the League to organise concerted limitation and reduction of tariffa are beginning to be taken more seriously now that the results of irresponsible and selfish Protection- im threaten to become forcibly: felt.
US. NAVAL REPLACEMENTS [REUTERS AMERICAN SERVICE]
IZHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Plans have been made to replace LONDON, June 9, 23 old and obsolete cruisers with At Stamford Bridge, Nurms creat modern fighting units of the eight- ed a new record for six miles, run-inch and six-inch gun type. ming the distance in 29 mins. 30.3-5 The Navy Department also states sees
that 67: destroyers, and minelayers The previous best stood to the were, put into service during the credit of the Englisman Alfred past year, replacing a similar num Shrubby who was credited with ber of shipe decommissioned owing 29 mine. 19.8.5 seca, in 1904-
to defective equipment.
(Wah Tez Yat Pas.)
MUNDEN, June 9. The silver slump has had a seri oux effect on the markets here.
"Over 400 shops have been forced. to close down..
VALKYRIE OF THE AIR.
TO ENJOY FREE TRIPS HOMEWARD.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
MELBOURNE, June 6. After visiting Canberra, Mel. bourne, Adelaide and Perth, Miss Amy Johnson will sail for England P. & O. liner a. Naldera, on the
free passage. The Naldera is due to sail On-
CHANG HSUEH LIANG'S CONFERENCE DECISION. (Wah Tez Tat Fer.)
NASKING, June 3,
A message from Mukden states that a decision was arrived at the conference, held by Chang Heuch Liang, to dispatch five divisions of troops of Manchuria, to attack the Shanai troops in Hopel.
A patic is said to be prevailing in Peping nad Tientsin.
BOMBAY CONGRESSMEN
SENTENCED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S 'AGENDE.]
COMMUNISTS IN U.S.A. ANTI-INSURRECTION LAW REVIVED,
[UNITED PRESS.]
Atlanta, May 31-Four men and
FEDERAL DIFFERENCES
IN GERMANY, NATIONAL AND THURINGIAN GOVERNMENT DISPUTE.
[UNITED PRESS,}
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT, ]
* CANTON, June 9. The Central Bank of China is. moving into its new building.
The building has been in con struction for the past two years and is just completed.
It is a grand reinforced concretic Berlin, May 30-New fuel has 3-storey structure adorned with beca added to the amouldering
fire of conflict between the Federal granite carvings on its front, cost- and-the-Thuringian Governments ing over $250,000.
by the Thuringian National Bo
The corner-stone was laid by cialist Minister of Interior in pro- Marshal Li Tani Hsin some two hibiting the performance of a play dealing with birth control. The years ago.
play had a long run in Berlin The formal opening ceremony and other German cities, and bad will take place on Wednesday
be transacted
will
two women Communists were placattracted a great deal of attention ed under arrest here today and not only, on account of its subject morning, after which busine confined in the city gaol on charges matter, bat also for its brilliant of violation of an "anti-insurres literary and dramatio qualities
Censorship on plays is not per- tion law which permits the in fiction of the death penalty upon missible under the Gorman con An echo of the Boxer year comes stitution, but the Thuringian from The Times obituary notice of conviction. O
This penalty may be imposed at Minister of Interior claims that Mr. Osborne O'Hagen, whose death the discretion of the frisl jury, he was merely following the proced- has occurred at his villa at Roque
ent set by Berlin's Social Democrat brune Mr. O'Hagen, from 1880 to.. although an actual overt act was never committed. The State nced Police Chief when, last year, the 1954, when he retired, was a remark- only prote an intention to commit latter banned revolutionary play ably able and successful financier, violence in order to open the way on the ground that it might lead concerned with the Boating of many. to capital punishment if the jury to public disorder, important tramway, brewery, to-
Perverted For My DA PRETLER SEXY, TOOL BY WETticipated that the Federal bacco, cement, mining, ment, ita:
July 7.
She will leave the Naldera at Suez and proceed to Cairo.
Miss Johnson will fly from there to England in one of the Indian air mail 'planes in which Imperial Airways have offered her free
passage.
The ten members of the Bombay An Lesistant to the Solicitor (Goverment wildly c Congress Committee, including the General will prosecute the case, this case as it has in regard to the his enterprise, the Associated Port was registered in 1000, but difficul ex-President of the Assembly, alleging that the defendants preach Thuringian Government's alleged land Cement Manufacturers, Ltd,, Mukund Malaviya, son of the paned an open appeal to arms on be unconstitutional action In two
Prayers on school children and the of the Legations in Peping, led to dit Malaviya, who were arrested by half of Communism He declared other matters, namely, the imposities, including the panic produced the police during a reid on the Con- to-day that he would request the tion of objectionable forms of by the false report of the massacre
ress headquarters on Friday, have death penalty
chiefs in Thuringia.
the promotion. in Georgia," he asserted. been sentenced to iix montas We won't tolerate Communists appointment of Fascists se police his losing more than 2200,000 over rigerous imprisonment,
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