INDIAN ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE.
SELF-GOVERNMENT FOR INDIA SCHEME.
PROPOSED SEPARATION OF BURMA FROM INDIA.
(ORITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.)
Tho recommendations of the Statutory "Commission as to pro Rcony, Nov, 13. [vincial constitutions, with which in As a preliminary to the discus-neral wo agree, represent a gen- sions at the Round Table Confer. Crous response to the popular de.. Pago the Government of India hasmand for provincial autonomy, submitted its detailed views in a They contain within themseves the lengthy despatch on the further as of increasing adaptation to to the progrees which might now be made local circumstances and toward the development of respon wishes of those who will be charged with the task of working the con- sible Government in India si an integral part of the British Em-stitution that the Commission have piro,"
Our proposals for n outlined.
entro in amplification of the plan, put forward by the Conimission have been designed with a double purpose.
Survey of Political Forces in India. Surveying the politicni forcos at work in India the despatch refers to the strength of the National movement which has taken the form of a demand for self-Government and Dominion statue, and ro marlu:-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1930.
EMPIRE CONFERENCE
EXISTING PREFERENCES TO
CONTINUE.
||THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCE. }
LONDON, Nov. 13. Every effort was made to-day, to complete the work of the Imperial Conference, preparatory to haiding the final plenary session to-morrow. The beads of the delegations were in almost constant session through out the day. This morning they continued the consideration of econ omic aspects of international rela tions, and the reconnmendations of the Graham Committee on economic co-operation was accepted, with alight modifications.
This afternoon's meeting was en- gaged on questions connected with the agenda of the final planary session.
After three and a half
"DO-X" LEAVES CALSHOT.
ATTEMPTED MURDER HAI ALAI GAME AT HEROIN SEIZURE AT OF JAPAN'S PREMIER.
PASSENGERS LEFT BEHIND. MISCREANT SHOOTS HIM
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Nev. 14. The giant twelve-engined German Bring-hoat Dornier DO-X left
IN THE STOMACH.
· {TAROUĠH NEUTER'S AGENOT.)
Toxio, Nov. 13.
Mr. Hamaguchi, the Premier,
SHANGHAI.
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DECLINE PROPOSAL..
(From Our Own Correspondent.]
SHANGHAI, Nov. 14. Considerable diversion has been
SHANGHAI.
VALUED AT A MILLION DOLLARS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI, Nov. 14.- Another huge seizure was made when the Customs discovered on board the Lloyd Triestino steamer Cracovia heroin valued at $1,000,000 emanating from Turkey, dwaring the previous seizure.
Calshot at noon to-day on its trans--was entraining for Okayama to created in local circles by a singular Atlantic flight. It will stop at attend the annual grand manœuvres, proposal to the Municipal Councit Bordeaux, Lisbon and the Azores,
which begin to-day, when an assail- | from a group of residents requesting ant fired a bullet, striking him in permission to establish. Hai Alai, the stomach.
a Basque game, inside the settle ment similar to that in the French- town, with E pari-mutuel and within a week, revealing a well laid licensed bookmakers, offering as 'an | emuggling echome.
The flying-bont had spent nearly na hour after leaving its moorings searching for broken water to help her to rise,
On the one hand, we have sought to examine the mean? by which the relations between the executive and legislation can be established on a basis which offers reasonable chance of harmony in The demand for self-Govern-working. On the other hand, wo mont, stated in practical terms,ave endeavoured to point the way is that India should he allowed to notion that may now be taken to manage her own affairs both to place upon the constitution the in the provinces and subject to any temporary safeguards that may be reauired at the centre. The claim to Dominion status, So far as that can be separated from the ideas of self-Govern-
The three passengers, Lady Drummond Hay, Messre. Karl von Wiegand and Robert Hartmann, were left behind as they were held up by fog at Southampton. They hours' sitting, the meeting was ad- journed until 8.30 to-night,
Acceptance of the Graham report, dashed by speed boat to the isle which examined systems for security of Wight infruitless effort to and economic co-operation by means locate and board the flying-boat,
in- first but definite impress of Dominother than tariff preferences on status. It is exactly in this dicates a recognition of the len- but returned as they were unable way that ench and all Daminiens sibility of the quota system, but it to and it.
is understood that no recommenda have attained to constitutional un-
tion will be made for its immedinte tion-hood..
adoption,
We have drawn what appear to but not on that account any less the exercise of the functions for the ment, has perhaps a sentimentalns the consequential inference that
potent, aspect."
no
Government of India which reside in the Crown should be directly Willing Consent of the People,
devolved upon the Governor-Gener The now system of Government, al and the therewith should go the it is stated, must be based as far power to appropriate the revenues as possible on willing consent of of India. We think it right to i people whose political conscious-state clearly that if this were done nesa ie steadily boing awakened. the Government of Indin would
The dematch agroen with the longer merely be the agent of the Statutory Commission that the aim Secretary of State. For the timo must be to establish a Constitution it would possess a distinct indiyi containing provisions for its own duality. It would, it is true, be development The ultimate iden! within specified limits under the of an all-India Federation is ac. control of His Majesty's Govern- cepted, although it is pointed out mont, but it is of the essene, of that its realisation must depend our proposals that that control en the attitude of the States. The should be such as to establish a provinces of British India should partnership in place of subordina reosive maximum autonomy con- tion. The Government of India sistent with the interest of India would then be a distinct entity, o a whole, while there should be a capable of acting in domestic mat- vigorous control authority, Noters on its own initiative and, with schemo of Government at the cen tre, it is remarked, can work suc cessfully unless it is recognised that Parliament and the Indian Legis- ature have each a special contri- bution to make to India's welfare. which is the joint purpose of both. The aim should be partnership in
coinmon cause.
FL
in the ambit of uncontrolled powers. free to pursue its own policy.
Government of India's New Position,
This and other schemes before farther detailed examination at the the Committer appear to demand Conference, which will be relieved of work in the constitutional field, and suggestions have been made that such Conference be held at Ottawa hext year.
A Bulky 'Report.
LONDON, Nov. 14. The heads of delegations to the Imperial Conference separated at midnight after a long session with out reaching an agreement on economic questions.
At the final plenary session, which is being held to-day, it is generally expected that the existing prefer: ences granted to Dominions will continue..
The Imperial Conference report is expected to be bulky because of the great number and variety of speeches. Our result of the con gestion of the business at the pre- sent Conference will probably he that two Conferences will in future be held every four years, one deal ing with general matters and the other with economics only.
I.ATER.
The Imperial Conference met at 10 and concluded at 11.30 this morning. The proceedings were largely formal, the speeches of various Prime Ministers containing votes of thanks and message të the King.
To the various Dominions and foreign countries it would occupy new position which its growing Iseedom in the conditet of external That it Abolition of Dyarchy.
affsite would promote, would not be an entirely indepen- The proposal of the Statutory dent Government is due to cireum Commission for the abolition, of stances, internal and external to darchy and the consequent estabIndia, which are generally fami lishment of responsible Govern har To surgest, means by which nents in the provinces dealing with provision can be made for the the whole provincin! field, includ ing law and order, is accepted with period of transition we would get full recognition of the risks inher-no artificial or statutory barriersing preferences would continue for ent in so great a change. But the to the natural evolution we desire to see. Wa beljove that the great conclusion is stated to bo in, agree part of Indian opinion will be ment and non-official.
ready to recognise the special in- Burma's Separation From India. terests of Parliament, provided The despatch supports in prin- that Great Britain on her side is ciple the proposed separation of propared by action to show that Burma from India, but thinks that she does not falter in her desire iraling opinion should be given a to invest India with the constitu chance to declare itself, and that tional status that she seeks and na decision should be reached before that her political development ap the question is discussed by the pears to us to justify." Round Table Conference.
[THROUGH BLUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, Nov. 13.
Regarding the central Govern. ment the despatch considers that the main problem is the nature of A new form of Government at the central executiva and its rela the centre, involving the partial tions with the Legislature, and retention of Parliaments and the the view is expressed that the stage present respensibility simultane. has now been reached when it apously with a menture of popular peara desirable to bring develop.control, is proposed by the Gay. ment in the legislature and the rnment of India in a despatch exceutive into closer co-ordination, as a preliminary to the Round The proposal of the Statutory Table discussions) on the further Commission that members of development of Indian self-govern
Governor-General's Councils should ment.
e appointed, not ar now by the Crown, but by the Govornor General is welcomed, and consider-
attached to, this change.
D
The question of how elected mom Lora of a Government associated with the Official element are to re- tain their following is answered, in these works:--
A Unitary Government. The scheme, which is designated
unitary government,”
invalves
of
The United Kingdom Government made a declaration that the exist three years sjeet to the right of Parliament to make its own budget. To Meet at Ottawa Next Year. The economic part of the Con ference was adjourned and is to meet a year hence, probably at Ottawa.
|
Unauthorised. Passenger.
There was
a most exciting inci
flight when the famous British test dent at the start of the "DO" pilot, Captain Baird, dashed up to the air-station in a motor-car as the DO-X" left her moorings. He leaped into a launch in which he chased and overtook the flying-bont, sprang from the launch on to the DOX" float, and despite the gesticulations of the "DO-X” officer disappeared inside the Dor-
nier before the start.
It is said that final plans. For the Atlantic flight will be made at Lisbon and will depend on the weather whether it will take a northern or southern route.
PARIS-SAIGON RECORD
FLIGHT.
TRIP MADE IN FIVE DAYS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
SAIGON, Nov. 13. Goulette and Lalouletto arrived, at Saigon to-day having accom- plished the record time of 124 hours in their flight from Paris.
In the course of that time they have had only nine hours sleep.
MRS. VICTOR BRUCE AT SHANGHAI
DIFFICULT TRIP: FROM AMOY.
¿THROUGH AKUTEE'S AORROW,) -
AMOY, Nov. 14. The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce tock Contrary to general expectation off for Shanghai at 6 o'clock this General Hertzog was present and morning. did not join the boat-train at
She will possibly land at Hang- Waterloo thus disappointing Southchow if progrees is rendered slow Africans who had assembled at the by the monsoon. * station bid him farewell. General Hertzog motored to Southampton to catch the Walmer Castle en route. to Cape Town.
Report of Proceedings.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 14. Mrs. Vietor Bruce landed hero at 2 p.m. to-day in pretty good condi tion. She was met by, the British Consul, Mr. Blunt, Asiatic Petro- leum Co. officials; and a large crowd
HAZARDOUS FLIGHT
ATTEMPTED.
NONSTOP' JOURNEY FROM NEW YORK TO PANAMA,
[UNITED_PRES)
New York, November 9.-Captain oy W. Ammol tork of to-day in a land plane in an attempt to make
non-stop fight to Panama
The distance is 2,700 miles, of
LATER. The report of the proceedings of
When interviewed by Reuter she the Imperial Conference states that the result of the discussions be said she had had a difficult eight- tween the representatives of the hour trip from Amoy as the coast- United Kingdom, Australia and New line was very foggy several times. Zealand recommended the present Mrs. Victor Bruce is not depart policy, and ultimate establishment ting until to-morrow, meanwhile of and defended that the naval base she will be the guest of the British at Singapore should be maintain Consul-General, Mr. Brenan. ed, and that the Jackson contract be continued. It also recommend- able constitutional significance Parliament laying down the pur- ed, however, apart from the latter': The deepatch indicates at some poses for which it wishes to pre-expenditurs and amount required length how a Government of this serve the constitutional right of to complete the air base on the
interference, and
Govern- the
scale at present contemplated that. 13 po might be expected to work,
tuent of India
that suggests
the remaining expenditure, namely, and does not attempt to ignore ob
should include that required to complete the equip jections that may be taken to it these purposes
ment of the dooks and for defence though it contends that most of defence, security, foreign relations,
works should be postponed for five these objections are inherent in finance, rights of services, and
ninoritica and the
years when the matter will be any attempt to share power.'
unfair commercial discrimination. reviewable in the light of condi- Elected Members.
Subject to these safeguards, the tions then provailing. selvmo provides that the Govern-. The Imperial Conference report ment of India shall be at liberty states that in view of the great to manage the affairs of India in prcssure of work in connection with close association with the Indian later-Imperial relations and con. which 1,400 miles lies over water. Legislature. The sentral Govern omic questions no plenary discus. This renders the fight extraordin They must be able over a wide ment would consist both of officials tions are possible regarding Imarily hazardous for a land plane field that circumstanece permit and popularly elected arembors, perial defonco. Nevertheless, the unequipped with any form of de to frame a policy in accordance and while it would not formally 1 chiefs of staff of the three services vice to allow it to float in case of with the views of their supporbe responsible to the Legislature of the United Kingdom and repre- a forced descent. ters. This, in turn, implies that it is suggested that the elected Parliament will be willing to xuembers should retain their follow. define the purposes for which itng in the Legislature by being would wish to exercise its con- pines in the position to frame a situtional right of interference policy over the widest possible field, into the podcy of the Govern subject to the limitations imposed ment of India and that so long by Parliament
The despatch states that it be As the policy pursued doce net mennea, the obiccia which Parlia-lieves than this scheme will not only ment declares its intention to harmonies the relations between the of Executive and the Legislature, but safeguard the Government of Indin would be at liberty to man will place on the constitution the age the affairs of India which first definite impression of dominion includes casociation with the In- status. The despatch, which was drawn up with special reference to, dian Legislature." The purpose which it is suggest the Simon Commission's recommen." ed His Majesty's Government dations, endorses the proposal for must enfeguard include defence, full provincia) autonomy and no foreign relations, internal scour copts the All-India Federal Con- ity, financial objections, financial stitution as the final ideal, but exs.
and of
by the Betretary of State, and pre
ntion of unfair economic and commercial discrimination,
generally will be prepared to en- ter formal federal relations with British India.
sentatives of services in the Domi-
nions met and discussed matters of common interest. They reviewed
The assailant was arrested before he had time to fire a second shot. Son Offers Blood Transfusion,
LATEN. The doctors have resorted to transfusion of blood for Mr. Hama- guchi, the Premier's second son, Iwane, supplying the blood..
Would-be Assassin Identified.
LATER.
It is learned that the assailant is Tomeo Sagaya, aged 23, a member of the reactionary organisation Aikokusha (Patriotic Association).
The attempted assassination was apparently due to Sagoys's belief
present that the Premier's economic policy is responsible for the economie depression.
After examination of his wound his physicians have declared that the Premier's chances of recovery are good."
Removed to Hospital.
:
TOKYO, Nov. 14. The Premier Was removed to hospital, an operation being necos sary to remove the bullet, which lodged in his abdomen.
As a result of two transfusions of blood, Mr. Hamaguchi is regaining his strength, and the doctors are bopeful, provided no complications set in.
It is expected that Baron Shide- hara will be appointed as Acting Premier.
LATER.
An operation was performed on Mr. Hamaguchi in order to remedy the injuries caused to his small intestines. A ballet in his groin was not extracted as there is no anxiety regarding this..
inducement the erection of a build- ing suitable for the purpose of n Town Hall.
The application was flatly declin- ed in spite of the inducement,
INDUSTRIAL FEUDS IN
PERU.
FEROCIOUS ARMED EXCOUNTERS.
HEUTER'S AMERICAN. SERVICE)
Lisa, Nov. 13.
This is the second consignment
CHANG HSUEH LIANG AT PLENARY SESSION.
FURNISHES INFORMATION ON.. NORTH CHINA.
[TABOOR KEUTER'S AGENCY,]
YANKING, Nov. 14. Marshal Chang Hsuch Liang at tended the Fourth Plenary Session merely to supply information on affairs, in North”, China, ~..
A dispute between masters and
It is stated that he will carry out men in a British-owned cotton mill here has caused a general Government orders regarding mili strike throughout the principal tary reorganisation, the Marshal
industrial centres of Peru.
Martial law has been proclaimed not taking any proposals respect- in several places, and British and ing political and party matters, American refugees' are pouring into
Lima.
It is reported that ferocious arm- ed encounters have occurred, and that at least a dozen workmen have boen killed, as well as Ле goore seriously injured,
One American engineer had his head hashed in, and another is said to have been beheaded by the strikers.
· ITALIAN AND GERMAN FASCISTS.
MUSSOLINI'S ADDRESS IN
GERMAN.
the
FRENCH MINISTER TO.
CHINA.
PRESENTS OREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT..
[THROUGH REUTKI'S AGENCY.]
NANKING, Nov. 13.
The French Minister to China · arrived in Nanking this afternoon. and is presenting his credentials to Marshal Chiang Kai Shek on Satur day.
HUNAN CRISIS.
(THROUNA REUTER'S AGKNOY.] ̧
ROME, Nov. 13. Roman Fascists and German Nationalists fraternised on occasion of a reception given by PUNITIVE MEASURES AGAINST Signor Mussolini to 日 party of Steel Helmets who are touring the country,
Third Transfusion of Blood,
LATER. During the operation which was carried out on Mr. Hamaguchi for The speakers patted one another the purpose of locating the bullets on the back for their efforts against it was found necessary to removeLiberalisin, and Marxism. the foot of the small intestine which The leader of the Steel Helmets was preforated in sight places, apologised for not yet having learn A second operation for the pured Italian, but Signor. Mussolini pose of extracting the hullet was addressed them in German and postponed to enable the Premier to hoped that they would give the lie gain strength.
to all false stories about political, moral, and economic conditions in Italy.
A third transfusion of blood has heeu carried out.---
NOBEL PRIZE FOR PHYSICS.
SIN C. VENKATA RAMAN HONOURED.
WARLORD,
now
The Province of Huns facing a political crisis as the Nan- king Government have taken de finite measures to deal with Ho Chien, the Chairman of the Hunan, Provincial Government and Com mander of the 4th Route Army,
According to a Chinese cable from Hankow, two regiments of Ho Chien's troops have been disarmed. by Cantonese troops under Tsof Ting Kai at Liling, to the south- cast of Changada. The Hananese- troops quartered
tho along Wuchong Changsha Railway hava beon retreating towards Polo and- the railway service has been inter rupted...
'BRITISH RAILWAY WORKERS' WAGES.
RAILWAY GROUPS SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO UNIONS.
{ZHROUGH ABDTER'S AGENCY.} (THROUGH REUTER'E AGENOT.]
LONDON, Noy. 13. STOCKHOLM, Nov. 13. On the conclusion yesterday of The Nobel Prize for Physics has the two months' truce agreed ‹upca,
The Nanking Govarninent have: been awarded to Sir Chandraet proposals to reduce · railwaymen's khara Venkata Raman, the Palit wages by six shillings weekly, with received dumerous appeals from the Professor of Physics at Calcutta a weekly minimum of 38/ were natives of Hunin to punish Ho University, whose publications in-to-day submitted to the three rail Chien who was responsible for the chido Unsymmetrical Diffraction-way unions by the managers of the Bands due to obliquely held Aper- four railway groups at a conterence capture of Changsha by the Com Lures, Maintenance of Simple and in London.
munists and the "Ironsides." Compound Oscillations by Variable Spring, Molecular Diffraction of Light, and Theory. of Musical Ia struments.
CYCLONE IN LOWER BURMA.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
RANGOON, Nov. 13.
Kyaukpyu, in Lower Burma, was destroyed by a cyclone on Novem- ber 10.
It is reported that the town of
No loss of life is reported, hut details are lacking, owing to the collapse of telegraphic communica tions,
As far as is at present known, result of the cyclone, and Govern- ment buildings, the bazaar and the pier were completely destroyed:
oxisting arrangements for consula RIOTS IN HAVANA. two were killed at Kyaukpyu as a tion and co-operation and where necessary recommendations were aubmitted-for-their-improvement regarding matters in detail.""
U.S. EXTRALITY
·PROPOSALS, : .
GRADUAL RELINQUISHMENT
“SUGGESTED..
SIX PERSONS KILLED.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN› BERVICE. ]
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, It is reported from Havans that six people were killed and 75
wounded in the 'last 72 hours in the course of rioting in the city. where martial law has now been proclaimed.Soldiers are patrolling the streets and the populace in Pierungan. Nay, 12 remaining indoora
[RKUTEN'S AMERICAN SERVICE)
proposals to the Naoking Govern-erument organ At Jeraldo have ment for the gradual relinquish suspended publication as a protest munt of extra-territoriality,
against the censorship.
NEW YORK POLICE FIGHT
COMMUNISTS.
TWENTY INJURED IN PITCHED
BATTLE
[REUTHA'S AURRILÄN "BERYJCH."],
NEW Yona, Nov. 13. Twenty persons were injured to
fico and, ord Fielli outside a restaurant.
Thirty-arreats were made.
The managers issued a long state- They also complain that Ho Chien. ment in which they stressed the has "squeezed" the merchants need for economy in view of their under the pretext of raising funds financial difficulties.
It is believed that there is little for the anti-Communist campaige. Kalihood of an agreement by direct Now that the fighting in the North negotiations, and it will probably has come to an end, the Nanking be necessary for the National consider the Wages Board to respective clains.
THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAIMATION.
PRESIDENT HOOVER ON BRIGHTER OUTLOOK.
[UNITED PRESS.] Washingtou, Nov. 7. President Hoover to day issued the annual Presidential Thanksgiving Day proclamation.'.
Antorien hus inany reasons to be thankful, he declared. The Unit ed States during the past year, has not suffered as beavily as many other countries."
The nation is free from discord, sith-peace-overywhere and with progress stendily being achieved in sricnes and the arts, the President said.
·
The prozinmation voiced a speel. al appeal that the people of the United States make sure that every is properly cared for on a chalisay
Government has decided to take defuite measures to punish him and to dissolve his troops.
The Government has instrusted the Canton military authorities to instruct the troops in Northern Kwangtung to prevent the possible. entry of Hunanese troops into: Kwangi to join the Kwangsi:forces,
CHINESE AND JEWS UNDER-BAN.
STRANGE OBJECTS OF NEW LEAGUE IN MEXICO.
Moxico City, November 9.--A ca vention was, called to-day by the National Anti-Chinees and Ancie Jows Lengue. It is to meet on Novemberpote
5 purpose of the session, in was explained, will by to familiarize Moxico with the programme of the arganization
Resolutions to be offered before e convention will include ons pro- posing the refusal of commercial Finance in Chicana I
less than have other people of the solutions would forbid Chinese or world," it was pointed out..
Jews: from "marrying Moxicane