BRITAIN'S RENDITION OF WEIHAIWEI.
PENULTIMATE ACT OF COMMISSIONER.
BIDS FAREWELL TO VILLAGE HEADMEN.
ITROGON RECTER'S AGENCY.}
·WERALWEJ, Sept. 29. Brilliant sunshine and a cloudless
Republican Governinent of China, hand lack the government of the territory to the govereign authority blue sky marked the penultimate of China, and earnestly hops that act of the British Government be the people of Weihaiwei in the fore the rendition, when the terri-years to come will continue to en- joy that penco and prosperity tory village headmce assembled which had been theirs for a gunera this morning at the Governmenttion past. In relinquishing that Offees to hit inrewell to the Com-active aseociation, the Government desire to bear grateful witness to saíssioner, who read a long speech the co-operation and sympathy saying that it had been the custom
of Weihaiwol, and to ex- press, the hope that in the nor
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1930.
FENG'S OFFENSIVE
IN HONAN.
FIVE NANKING DIVISIONS ENTRAPPED.
[THROUGH EESTER'S AGENCY.]
PEIPING, Sept. 29. Kuomiachun sources state that Feng Yi Hainng has now taken the
offensive. in Honan.
They declare that a fortnight ago Chiang Kai Shek with five divisions of "grey" troops advanced to- wards Jungyang, Szenhui, Kung hsien and Loyang, while other troops advanced from Haachang towards Chengchow.
FIXED CALENDAR LEAGUE.
TIENTSIN CUSTOMS QUESTION.
DIRECTOR INTERVIEWED MR. SIMPSON'S INTERVIEW
AT SHANGHAI --
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, Mr. Moses Cotsworth, Director of the International Fixed Calendar League, interviewed," exploded; the tegend
aurrounding Methuselah, who really was only 70 years old when he died, while Abraham was only 72-years old, in spite of the biblical extravagance,
Some of the Nanking forces got
Mr. Colworth favours the simpli within seven miles of Chengchow, but as they advanced Feng Yufication of the calendar by dividing Hsiang closed in behind them, and the year into thirteen months of the five Nanking divisions were en- their arms and munitions.
WITH CHANG.
[THROUGH ABUTER'S ANKNOT.)
REFORM OF INDIA'S CONSTITUTION.
DOCUMENT DESPATCHED TO LONDON BY AIR MAIL.
[THEOVON BRUTE's nenor.]
SIMLA, Sept. 20. The Government of India's des patch on Constitutional Reform was sent by nir mail to London on the 29th inst.
1.
AFGHAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
DEMAND FOR RETURN OF STATE JEWELS.
ITROVGN-REUTER'S AGENOT.)
TEUERAN, Sept. 20:
National Council passed a resolu
It is reported that the Afghan tion to constitute National and also municip- Assembly, alities in towns in the pro- vinces, and to reinstituto- ranks and decoratione, honorary titles, and the tricolour flag, which were- abolished by ex-King Amanullah
TIENTSIN, Sept. 20. Interviewed by Reuter to-day, Mr. Lenox Simpson stated that nothing dednite had been settled during his visit to Mulden regard-
The despatch was unanimous. ing the administration of the local
Its 230 pages cover all important Customs, as Marshal Chang Hsuch Liang was too busy with military matters, such as the future of the
The Council rejected 'Amanullah's affair, and his interview with him India Offee and the construction of request for the return, of his pro lasted merely half-an-hour,,
Central and Provincial Govern-perty, and passed a resolution de However, Mr. Simpson addedments, and it goes in some cases manding the return of the State
jewels taken by him. that Han Lin Sun, the now Chinese beyond the Simon Report.
for the Commissioner to hold quar.ways extended to them by the trapped and forced to hand over 28 days each, whereby the first day Superintendent, is arriving about
terly meetings, of the headmen to future they may, at an integral part discuss affairs in a friendly and in-of a united China still enjoy a formal way, and keeping in touch greater measure of culture, wealth
and influence.' - with the 180,000 population in the The Commissioner concluded with
territory. To-day, which was regretful farewell.. speckl occasion, was the last op portunity of speaking to them as
F
Two other divisions are now sur
rounded in the vicinity of Tanglang and Miksien, where fighting is still proceeding.
La Chung Lin in leading five divisions somewhere in Eastern Honan," which, according to for. eign sources, means eastward of Lanteng,
Foreign authorities also state to advance towards Hankow.. that Feng Yu Hsiang is attempting
The Shansi forces recently station-
Village Headman Replies. The elderly village Headman re- the head of the British Adminis-plied that the British had been hero tration, which had conducted affairs for 12 years, during which time for 32 years. He thanked them for the villagers had enjoyed theed on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway their assistance to preserve order benefit of British administration, and help in the administration of and now that Weihaiwei is being justice. He referred in grateful handed back to China they hope terms to the work of the members that they will enjoy similar protee of the Government staff, partiction. The present Commissioner larly the Chinese, and especially had done an immense good, and the the local police, which still con villagers would never forget it. tataed nine of the former Chinese Regiment soldiers.
Telegram from Secretary of State
for the Colonies.
Presentation of Scroll.
The Headman thon presented the Commissioner with a silk scroll bearing four characters, meaning. "Your good deeds still remain with
:
Chamber of Commerce Tenders Thanks.
The Commissioner reforred to the nervousness in the territory regard.us.' ing the immediate future, but the British Government have obtained A satisfactory assurance from the Chinese Government that the latter The Chairman of the Chinese will afford them full protection, Chamber of Commerce, in similar and a guarantee of immunity from vein, also thanked the Commission. lisaster. These assurances, Dr. C.er for helping to protect native T. Wang, of Nanking, gave Sir rights in the rendition negotiations Miles Lampson in a written state. He then presented a silk scroll and anent accepting full responsibility, in porcelain bowl filled with pure and that China is actually able ló water, symbolic of the purity of fulfil those obligations.
British administration,
British Benefits to Education. Another Chinese thanked the
The Commissioner then read a telegram from the Secretary of Stato for the Colonies which he had. been specially authorised to com- Cominissioner for what he had done municate to this muoting:-"Thein bericfitting Chinese education in Government
of His Britannic the territory, particularly regard Majesty, which had been associateding the Middle School, and present with the people of Weihniwei for ed a scroll:
more than 30 years, now, in accord- About fifteen-members of the staff- ance with their policy of friend of the new Chinese Commissioner ship and goodwill towards the arrived here to-day,
COLONEL OF 'U.S. MARINES ARGENTINA TO RE-ENTER
BECOMES DEMENTED.
ATTACKS HIS WIFE AND
COMMITS SUICIDE.
[EZDIKE'S AMERICAN SERVICE)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. Colonel Richard Creccy, of the United States Marine Corps, while home on leave from Haiti, suddenly became demented and wounded his wife with a batchet, it is believed -fatally, and then committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart.
U.S. HOME-MADE BREW PROTECTED.
[RECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.
LEAGUE.
POLICY OF GOVERNMENT NOW DEFINED.
[REOTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
the sout to assist Feng Yu Hsiang. are reported to have proceeded to
ammunition to Feng Yu Heizang.
Yen Hai Shan is still sonding
that there is no diminution in the A message from Taiyuanfu states
activities of the arsenal there, and that a German expert, who was formerly with Krupp's in Essen, returned last week after leave in Europe.
TIENTSIN AND PEIPING GARRISON COMMANDER.
(Wah Tei Yat 'Pao.)
TIENTSIN, Sept. 29. appointed Garrison Commander of Yu Hauch Chung, the newly- | the Tientsin and Peiping area, has decided to assume office on Octo ber 1..
Chairman of Hopel Provinsial Government.
Wang Shu Chang is expected at Peiping in day or two to assume the post of Chairman of the Hopei Provincial Government, which will remain at Peiping.
BRITISH SHARE OF BOXER
INDEMNITY.
(Wah Ter Yat Pag.)
in each month would invariably be October 1, after which the question
Sunday, and similarly the last day a' Saturday,
After consulting the Chinese officials relative to the new calendar project, Mr. Cotoworth returns to Europe, where he is the expert attached to the League of Nations Committee of Enquiry into Calen- dar Reform..
FORTY-FOUR COMMUNISTS
EXECUTED.
{THROUGH KRUTER'S AGENOT.]
HANKOW, Sept. 28. Forty-four men, with but one exception in their early twenties, were executed at Wachang on September 28, mostly convicted of Communism,
Ú.S. OFFICIALS IN CHINA PROMOTED.
REVISION OF SALARIES.
would be definitely decided.
In the meantime, Mr. Simpson is carrying on the duties of Commis sioner.
Mukden Ratiles Tientsin Appointments.
TIENTSIN, Sept. 28. According to the vernacular papers, the following Tientsin p pointments have been ratified by Mukden:-
SPANISH REPUBLICANS CHALLENGE MONARCHY,
KING ALFONSO MUST ABDICATE.
[THROUGH REUTER'S 'AGENCY:]
Twenty
MADRID, Sept. 28.
-TRAINER WARNED OFF NEWMARKET HEATH.
SECOND CASE OF DOPING WITHIN A MONTH.
[TAROUGH BKÜTTE's "Aqenor.)
LONDON, Sept. 29: The racehorse trainer. Chapman
from all over the country, who fill-Heath for doping a horse, this being thousand Republicans has been warned off Newmarket. ed the bull ring, have thrown down the second of such cases within
mienth. the gauntlet to the Monarchy. The but moderate in language, meeting was entirely revolutionary,
The former Liberal Minister, Señor Alcala Zamora, declared LEAGUE ASSEMBLY'S that the King must abdicate, but urged the Republicans to eschew
Chang Chi Fang, Chief of the Bocial Bureau and acting Mayor pre tem.; Chang Hauch Ming, Director of Puhle Safety; Liu Hi Nien, Director of the Finance Bureau; Tao Ching Hsien, Director rioting. of the Licence Office; Ohno Man Ling, Director of Telegraphs; and an Dr. Carceles, a life-long Repub Others, including the octogenari- Tan Mao Lin and Hung Wei Kuei, lican, dilated on the abuses of Directors of the Salt Administra-dynasty."
personal power under a corrupt
tion.
Mayor of Peiping.
PEIFING, Sept. 29. Cha Chi Chien has written to Chang Hsueh Linog definitely de- clining the post of Mayor of Pei- ping on the ground of advancing years.
FRANCE'S FOREIGN
POLICY.
According to information received at the U.S. Consulato-General in Shanghai, several foreign officials PREMIER TARDIEU'S CLEAR- of the United States Government, who have been posted in China, have received ingh classification.. Mr. Malay Fay Perkins, of the
Foreign Service. Mr. Perkins was American Legation in Peiping, has been promoted to Class 1 of the
executive consul at the American Consulate in Shanghai for several
Cars,
CUT DEFINITION.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENUE.]
foreign policy was enunciated by
PARIS, Sept. 27. A clear-cut definition of French the Premier, M. Tardiou, in a space at Alencon.
WORK
`DISARMAMENT CONFER- ́ENCE PREPARATION.
This was the Grst open expression
(ORITION WIRELESS BRRVICE] of collective Republican opinion. since the, coup d'état of 1923.
Rugby, Sept. $8. Complete order was maintained.
Mr. Arthur Henderson, the of force at all strategic points.
There was an enormous display Foreign Secretary, who returned to London from Goneva yesterday, Although the censorship in Spain said the meeting of the League has been abolished, the law forbids Assembly had been interesting and attacks against the King, and useful, if perhaps less spectacular many are now asking how these than last year. outspoken orators are going to fare.
INTER-EMPIRE TRADE PROPOSALS.
TARIFF PREFERENCE IS RECOMMENDED.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, Sept. 28.
Amendments to the Covenant.
Referring to the discussion of amondmente to the Covenant „toʻ bring it into line with the Kellogg Pact, thus rendering sprivate war as impossible under it as it already is under the Pact, he said he hoped they might be adapted by the-- League of Nations before the pre- sent meeting breaks up.
International Disputes.
Last year, Britain announced her intention of ratifying the op- tional clause under which all inter Mr. Joseph E. Jacobs, who left He said that France intended to
A series of recommendations an national disputes of a justíciable. Shanghai in Auguet to take a persevere in the task of organising the subject of Imperial rationalisa nature have to be sent to arbitra NANKING, Sept. 29. position in the State Department, Peace politically and economically tion is advanced in a preliminary tion. Since then, Britain had rati- The Judicial Council has passed has been promoted to class 3. Also all over the world, especially in general report which has been fied the clause and many other the exchanged Notes relating to promoted to class 3 are air. Walter Europe. She still believed in the issued by the Research Committee countries had done the same, and the British share of the Boxer In-A Adams, American Consul at formata of "security, arbitration of the Empire Economic Union and he had left Goneva confident that demnity Fund, and has referred Nanking, Mr. John R. Putnam, and disarmament." She refused to circulated among Dominion. delei will soon be of universal ap the matter to the Central Govern American Consul et Amoy, and Mr. reverse the order of those watch gates to the Imperial Conference. plication. ment for approval.
W. Roderick Dorsey, American words, and while "awaiting an era
Lord Melchett is the Chairman International Peace Arbitration. Consul at Tsingtao.
of international sanctions and of the Union, and the Research 1.
"This, together with the offee- Among the class 4 promotions are guarantees, would take the precau- Committee is under the chairman-tive entry into force of the general Mr. Clarenes J. Spiker, who former- tione she was entitled to exercise ship of Mr.L. M. S. Amery, whonet of arbitration which I hope, is ly served in Shanghai, and who is for her own protection.
was Secretary for the Colonies in not far distant, will usefully in- the Conservative Government. now in the American Legation at
crease the scope of international Peiping. Mr. Jay C. Huston, Con-
The report sels out its cast for arbitration, and will go a long way perial trade, and gives in appen-plan for the disposal of every special stimulation of inter-Im-towards setting up a practicable. dices draft heads of suggested trade form of international dispute by agreements between the United the same method of law and Kingdom and the Dominions and justico na the general relations of India A general system of tariff individunda in any divilised State: preference is recommended as a Mensures such as these, together means for achieving the purpose it with projects like the treaty to that this involves a minimum of States which are unjustly attack- has in view, the roport doclaring provide financial assistance to international complication, because ed, which we have also been dis nation accepts without cussing and which will almost cer
NANKING EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL,
(Wah Ta Yat Pao.)
NANKING, Sept. £0.
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 29. The re-entry of Argentína into the League of Nations is one of the main items of the Government's programine. according to the National Democratic Federation, It is stated in official circles that which comprises all parties who Hu Han in will be transferred to participated in the recent revolu- the post of President of the tion,
Executive Council, Tai Chi Tao President of the Judicial Council, and Tsai Yuan Pei President of the Exumination Council.
It is also reported that Chiang
ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHT.
†
sul in charge of the commercial LATE SIR J. N. GRIFFITHS. department of the Consulate in Shanghai, and Mr. George C. Han- son, American, Consul at Harbin, were also promoted to class 4.
Mr. James Orr. Denby, now serving as a secretary with tho American Legation in Peiping, has
been promoted to class b. He is
WAR ACHIEVEMENTS RECALLED.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.).
Sapt.
Kai Shek has decided to appoint The American Consul at Bangkok of which he was the sole occupant, every the principle that every tainly be adopted by the League
Koo Yung Fen President of the Executive Council, and will refer the matter to the, State Council on his return to Nanking.
Sir John Norths, who the son of the former American- Consul General Denby of Shanghai, was found shot dead in a surf boat,
Mr. H. S. Waterman, formerly a
ncar Alexandria yesterday, was Shanghai resident, also received the firm of contractors now engaged in Customs duties and to treat pre-course intimately bound up with the head the well-known London other nation is entitled to impose during this assembly, are of ferentially their own Colonies aud they are in fact preparations for dependencies.
same promotion."-"
Mr. Leon H. Ellis, recund secre tary in the American Legation at Peiping, has been promoted to class 6. The American Consul in Chefoo, Mr. LeRoy Webber, was also pro- moted to class. The former American Consul at Dairen, Mr. Leo DSturgeon, received the same classification.. Mr. Harry
parrying out the £2,000,000 contract to raise the height of the Assuan Dam across the Nile..
MATTHEWS CANNOT BEAT
HINKLER'S RECORD. "
A ruling of vital importance to
During the Great War his most millions of privato vintners and
(DRITION WIRELESS BERVICE)
CHANG HSUEH. LIANG'S
memorable achievement was the planning of the gigantic mining brewers has been laid down by the
VISIT TO PEIPING.
scheme that wrecked the Messines Washington Prohibition Commis.
Ruory, Sept. 28, aloner, Mr. Woodcock, that the
(Wah Tu Fat Pao.)-
Ridge The destruction of the Captain Matthews, who is en-
plant at the Roumanian oil wella, manufacture of wine and beer in
Stovens, American to prevent the advancing German private houses is virtually bayond | gaged, ona solo flight to Australia,
PRIPING, Sept. 28. the reach of Federal interference, struck the full fury of the south- Chang Hauch Liang has decided Consul at Yunnanfu, Mr. George Army from securing supplies, was and provided the, ante of the brew west monsoon on the journey from to leave Mukden on October 1 for Atcheson, jr., on the staff of the niso undertaken under his super
Tientsin Consulate, and Mr. John, vision. is not intended, it is safe from Rangoon to Bangkok, and he was Paiping.
forced to descend.
During his absence, Chang Tsa. Muccio, on the staff of the Ameri Halang, the Governor of Kirit, will ean Consulate a Hong Kong, have stay at taken and attend to im
been promoted to class 7. portant civil and militery affairs,
molestation.
SIR T. LIPTON UNDAUNTED.
NEXT CHALLENGER SIMILAN TO THE ENTERPRISE..
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
New Yonx, Sept. 28. In a suite filled from deck to ceil- ing with flowers and other presents, sent from all parts of America, Sir Thomas Lipton left here aboard the 4.8. Leviathan.
The wing, tail and propeller of bis aeroplane were damaged, but the sirmon was unhurt.
Ho carried a sparo, propeller and hopes to continue the flight when repairs are effected, but the acci dent roba him of a chance of beat- ing Hinkler's record for the Aus. tralian flights
'RUN" ON HAVANA
BANKS.
NANYANG TOBACCO
COMPANY. FACTORY AT SHANGHAI RESUMES OPERATION;
(Wah Tiz Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Sept. 29. The local factory of the Nanyang Tobacco Company, which suspend ed work during the early part of the present year, has resumed.
A shareholders' meeting ras held yesterday, when Mr. Kan Yu Kai presented & lengthy report on the suspension and resumption of work,
LADIES' OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
"THE PILGRIM TRUST." OBJECTS OF THE DONATION OUTLINED.
(THROUGH REVIZE'S ACEBUT,]
CHINESE EASTERN
RAILWAY.
RECENT, RUMOURS DENIED.
the work of disarmament
This will be taken up in Geneva in a few weeks' time by the com-7 mittco which is preparing for a general disarmament. -conference that we all hopo will to hold before very long." -
Tari Truce, in Europe... Referring to rumours much cur. After referring to M. Briand's rent of late to the effect that nego project for a European union, and tintions for the purchase by Ameri- the steps taken by the Assembly can capitalists of the Chinese Enst-regarding it, ho said that with it ern Railway are making mach pro- goes the propos) for a tariff truen“ grean, Mr. Wang Chin Ting, Vico in Europe, to be followed by nego-- Minister for Foreign Affaire and an tiations with view to reducing den fection in Nanking, made the other economic questions of com- official representative of the Muk Customs tariffs and dealing with
following statement:-
mon concern. Error
Although I have no recent re-
"These are proposals to which port on the question, I understand Mr. Graham has devoted so much that it is nothing but armour. Lime during the past year, and if LONDON, Sept. 99. First, it is unnecessary to ask for effect can be given to his hopea I BRITISH CHAMPION UNABLE "The Pilgrim Trust, ns the financial assistance from American do not doubt that they will prove benefaction by Mr. Edward Hark capitallats on the part of the Chi- a valuable means for assisting the. TO COMPETE.
ness, the American philanthropist nese for the purchase of the Chi League in producing that feeling and oil magnate, of a sum of nese Eastern Railway, since Russian of stability and security which £2,000,000 to endow social and interests in the railway are very must so much facilitate, an agree (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] -
educational work in Britain, is small, according to Chinese investiment upon disarmament Repre styled, begins work on October 1... gations, secondly, even if the pur-sentatives of the European nations LONDON, Sept. 29, The ex-Premier, Mr. Stanley chase of the railway requires large have, on the suggestion of Ma Miss Diana Fishwick, the British Baldwin, one of the Trustees, out- funds China' will not attempt to Briand, instructed Sit. Erie. Drum- Open Champion, decided at the last lining the objects of the donation convert, so to speak Russian capi-mond in preparing an agenda for minute not to play in the English sin, a letter to the Times, says the tal into American capital, at this the next meeting of European y Ladies' Open Golf Championship, Trustees are given complete dis moment when Ching is insisting Powers at Geneva, in January, to which was begun at Aldeburgh to cretion in the use of the Fund for upon the restoration of nationa! take due note of the results of the day, owing to having sustained on any purpose covered by the legal intercale thirdly, granting that conference which is to be held in would probably be equipped with a anaeroplane from Miami has Kai, Li Yu Tong, Sir Shou-son Chow; uiss Molly Gourlay (holder) over The gift is prompted, in the ing the Russian interests in the of the plan initiated by Mr. hollow mast and mechanical winches brought G.$20,000,000 in cash in Lei Chung Kwang, Chen Po Yuan, whelmed the tennis player, Mire. words of the dooor, by admiration way, she will not secure un interest Graham to give further considera. like the Enterprise, provided he preparation for a possible continua Sum Pak Ming. Chang Lan Ping, Stocks, 7 and 6 in the first round, for the manner in which Great in the railway, so long as Chination to the European tariff prob- and his opponent used similar tion of the "run" which occurred: Kan Ying-Po, Kwok Pit, Lao King which was played during Drain Britain has incurred and borne the refuses to recognize American in- lem: This is particularly encout- dovices.
yesterday on the banks.
Su and Kan Ching Man,s
burdens" of the Great War.
vestments therein.
In a farewell talk to journalists ho showed that his mind was lready working on a new chale
1995, lenge. A
AEROPLANE BRINGS TWENTY MILLION DOLLARŠ,
[REUTER'S AMERICAN AXBVICE]
New York, Sept. 28.
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