PRESIDENT HOOVER'S MORATORIUM.
AGREED TO.
NO FURTHER MISGIVINGS ABOUT PLAN BECOMING EFFECTIVE.
CONFERENCE IN PARIS OF YOUNG PLAN SIGNATORIES.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE.]
WARRINGTON, July 6. President Hoover believes that all outstanding moratorium differences between France and the United States have been removed by a new formula submitted to, France, providing that all technical and other questions shall be referred to technical experts.
The acting Secretary of State, Mr. Castle, to-night declared: We have no further misgivings about the President's plan becoming effective."
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Mr. Castle added that Mr. "Mellon had been unable to accept the last French Note an a basis of settlement as it raised new and“ serious difficulties, many of which involved the Young Plan, of which America is not à signatory.
"
The French also asked America to undertake to provide loana to other countries and to facilitate the floating of foreign loan securities in the United Staten.
The French Minister further insisted that twenty million 'dollars' worth of reparations in kind should be distinguished from the other reparations, but it was not so much that a sum of $20,000,000 was involved as that fact that several other Governments had aptified America that they would make exceptions "if anyone. else does. Thus, if the French attitude had been nicepted, the plan" would have been most seriously whittled down.
FRANCO-AMERICAN AGREEMENT.
[HAVAR.]
PARIB, July 6. ́
France and the United States are at last in accord about the. application of the Hoover proposal.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, July 6.
It is semi-officially stated that France is summoning an in- nediato conference in Paris of the Young Plan signatories, and; meanwhile, accepts President Hoover's viewpoint with the reserva tian that the technical points must be satisfactorily settled.
PRESIDENT HOOVER'S HISTORIC STATEMENT.
FREUTER'S AMERICAN BERVICE..]
WASHINGTON, Later,, :
"I am glad to announce that the American proposal for one year's postponement of all inter-governmental debta and repara, tions has now been accepted in principle by all the important ereditor governmenta."
This historic statement was made Inte to-night by Prezident Hoover, marking the rucovasful outcome of to-day's Franco-.. American conversations in Paris,
President Hoover pointed out that the terms of acceptance by the French Government were subject to the approval of other in- terested Powers for whom, the United States naturally cannot speak.
The President further stated that Congress has still to approve the Franco-American agreement, but he has received many, nasur- ances of support from both Houses irrespective of party affilia tions.
He repeated that one of the causes of the world's depression was the burdens and fears of competitive armaments, the costa of which far exceeded the amount of inter-governmental debts. Notes will be sont to the interested Powers dealing with the moratorium.
QUESTIONS IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Ruany, July 6.1
The relation of the provisions of the Young Plan to President Hoover's proposals was raised in, the Commons at-question time. to-day when the Chancellor was asked to state to what extent the Plan would be suspended or modified, especially in regard to the supply of reparation, coal to France, Belgium and Italy in the event of a suspension of debt and reparation payments, 'as suggested by the American President,
Answering for Mr. Saowden, Mr. Pethick Lawrence, the Fin- ancial Secretary to the Treasury, said: The British Government understand the proposal made by President Hoover on June 30 to involve a complete suspension for one year of all reparation ments whether in the form of cash or in the form of deliveries in kind, including the supply of cost on reparation account."
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1931.;
THE POSEIDON DISASTER
REPORT READ IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.
(THRODGY · REUTER'S ADIKOY.]
LONDON, July 7.
In the House of Commons Mr. Alexander read the Admiralty, re port regarding the sinking of H.M. Bubmarine Poseidon,
He said that the coolness and courage of the men was in accord, anco with the highest traditions of the Bervice, and specially paid tribute to Petty Officer Willis, whose conduct was deserving of the highest praise. Mr. Alexander announced that the Admiralty was considering suitable recognition,
THE NAVY LEAGUE POSEIDON FUND.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED
YESTERDAY." ·
The following subscriptions to wards the Navy League Poseidon Fund were received yesterday
Club de Recreio ............ 50.00 Neva and Tony
"28,00 Jack P. Wilson.
20.00 Sergeants Mess, Stone-
cutters Ping-Pong
&
$13.00 .10.00
115.00
Previously acknowledged 50,075.00
$50,103.90
S. A. ARTHUR Hon. Treasurer, Navy League Poseidon, Fund Hong Kong, July 7, 1931.
BRITISH CENSUS
FIGURES.
ENORMOUS GROWTH OF LONDON POPULATION.
(THROUGH REUTEL'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, July 8,
The census. taken on April 20 showed that there were 44,790,485. people in Great Britain. with a surplus of 1,881,003 females over males,
This total shows rather over 2,000,000 increase compared with the 1921 consus. A million and a quarter' fewer babies were born and there were 500,000 fewer deaths bo- tween 1921-31 than in the preceding decade. The birth rate was less than half than that prior to 1800. “
One of the most remarkable features is the enormous growth of, the greater London population, which has increased by 727,000, the equivalent of 10 per cent.
Bcotland's Minions.
[BUTTISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Ruony, July 0. The first figures of the consus taken on April 8 issued by the Registrar-General to-day show a total population in England 'and Wales of 39,948,000, an increase. since the fast census in. 1921 of
2,091,000. The density is 683 per- sons per square. The population of Scotland is 4,800,000, making a total for Great Britain of pearly 45 millions.!!
:
The tables show the number of births registered as 0,030,000,.com-- pared with 8.31,000 in the 1821 ceanus and the figure is the lowest recorded since 1881. The death rate is also lower.
The census reveals a growth in the population" of London, which in now over 8,000,000, with a tendency for the outer-suburbs to increase at the expense of the "County of London area. With the so-called onter ring the total London pomula-
tion reaches 12,000,000..
REBELS REPULSED IN
BURMA,
200 SURRENDERS DURING
WEEK-END;Ret
ITHROUGH REUTER'S ADENOY.]
INDIA'S FINANCIAL POSITION.
WILL PRICE OF SILVER BE STABILISED?
ETHROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, July 7:
In the House. of. Commons Mr. Hammersley asked whether, in view of the fact that the credit of India would be assured by stabilia ing silver at a bulliciently high price," Mr. Snowden would call in international conference for that purpose
Mr. Snowdon, while declining to commit himself, was in agreement: with Mr. Hammersley's premise, he reminded him, that he had already given the opinion that the British Government were not in a position to take the initiative, but would and a representative if a ronfer
ence were contemplated, ́ ̈`*
LABOUR MEMBERS
NORTH AND WEST RIVER FLOODS,
RICE CROP, COMPLETELY
RUINED.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, July 7. The foods the North and"West River districts, which have caused such widespread death and destruc tion, are gradually receding, and the higher parts of the effected areas are now clear of water. In Canton the water reached its high- est point, yesterday morning, when most of Saikwan, Honam and all the low streets near the Bund were totally submerged.
The Canton-Samahui Railway re- sumed its regular service” të day, after a suspension of several days. When the flood was at its height hig portion of the track was under water.
Railway Service Interrupted,
Trains on the Canton-Haukow Railway, are able to go only as far as. Yuan Tam, some 35 miles north of Canton. Above this point the permanent way is still flooded or SEQUEL TO ROWDY SCENE IN covered with earth. It is not.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
APOLOGISE
(THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.)
known when through service to Shiukwan can" be resumed. In several spots above Yuan Tam in the vicinity of Pi Pa Kong the earth beneath the track is com LONDON, July 6. pletely washed out, leaving the Apologies for their part in the steel rails hanging like suspen- House of Commons scene on July 2sion bridges. It will require, a were offered by Messre. Maxton, month or more to effect the neces Kinley, Buchanan and Beckett,
The Premier, in expressing gratification that the apologies had been made, suggested that the House might desire to let the mat ter rest.
Mr. Stanicy Baldwin and Mtions of the North River. Lloyd Georgo concurred, and the incident terminated.
Incident Closed,
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}
Huany, July ... In the House of Commons four members of the Left Wing of the Labour Party who caused a scene
anry repairs..
A
Great portions of Tsing Yuen
Numerous dwelling houses have district are still under water. been washed away. There is no hope of harvesting the rice crop this season in these devastated, sec-
Thousands of flood refugees who locked to Canton to seek suiety are forced to encargo in the out- skirts of the city. Many of them, are sleeping beneath verandahs' on the streets. The sight is pathetic.
ANTI-CHINESE DEMONSTRATIONS SPREADING IN KOREA.
EIGHTY CHINESE KILLED AND 107 SERIOUSLY. INJURED FORTY HOUSES SET ON FIRE.
CHINESE DEMAND ASSURANCE AGAINST RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR OUTRAGES.
[THROUGH REUTER'S - AGENCY.].
TOKYO, July 7.
Although it is stated that no responsibility for the Korean riots can be attached to the Japanese Government the Cabinet has decided to grant relief money to the Chinese, sufferers
It is also pointed out that the disturbances bicke out without any warning and that the Japanese Government are now doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence of the riots. Menn- while, the rioters will be severely punished.
Incoming Prose despatches indicate that the riots are aprend- ing throughout the province, of which Pingyang is the capital
The Chiness casualties now number eighty killed and 107 seriously injured. Forty Chinese houses were sot on fire.
A further sixty of the Korean rioters were arrested this. morning.
JAPANESE DIG TRENCHES AND LAY MINES!
NANKING, July 7..
The Government Lave been flooded with telegrams from all over China urging the maintenance of a firm stand regarding the Wanpecsban affair and the masoners of Chinese at Seoul and other cities in Korea
According to Chinese despatches, which have so far not been confirmed, Japanese soldiers forcibly occupied the houses of Chinese peasants in Wanpaoshan and commandeered Chinese, bonts. plying on the Itug River.
It is also reported that trenches have been dug and mines laid by Japanese.
At Seaul it is reported that a section of the Chinese quattor has been destroyed by incendiary fire.
Owing to signs of unrest amongst Koreans at Fusan, armed police have been detailed to guard the Chinese quarter.
ANANKING, July 7.
The Foreign Ministry states a reference to the Korean riots that Strong representations have been lodged with the Japanese Government and assurances demanded against a recurrence of similar outrages.”
BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE 'GOODS, SUGGESTED..
(Wah Piz Tat Pao.)
j
SHANGHAI, July 7, Much indignation has been aroused among the Chinese community over the anti Chinese rintings in Korea The local Chinese public bodies hold' 'n joint meeting yesterday afternoon to consider what steps were to be taken to organize a protest.
A telegram is to be sent to General Chang Hauch Liang urging him to accord adequate protection to the oversea, Chinese, in Kores and full support by the people would be forthcoming Should diplomatic menus of dealing with the matter be inadequate the Chinese people are prepared to start a boycott campaign against Japanese goods.
“A DISGRACE TO THE JAPANESE EMPIRE."
The Provincial Government, "of Kwangtung, in co-operation with the Canton General Chamber of Commerce, is bringing relief to the sufferers in the outlying districts. Several groups of men set out in bosts to the various devastated arens with large quantities of rice
...... Toxro, July 7,0 WEATHER. REPORT.and other foodstuffs for, the suffer-
ere. Some boats went to the West According to. Press despatches, River and others the North River.Korean mobs several times fester. The parties are also making a day attempted fresh attacks on complete survey of the nature and Chinese houses in Pingyang, but were dispersed by the police ring extent of the damage wrought.
Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 530 p.m., sluted: Adrena
Adepression is forming over N.E. China. The depression N.W. of Hanoi is stationary
Local ForecastSW. winds, modernte; fair to showery.
LOCAL RELIEF FUND STARTED.
(Fah T Fat Pao.)
blanks.add
It stated that a total of 214 Chinese houses and shops have been looted since the riots began
At prosent, 3,300 Chinese are taking refuge with the police, and mahy are still missing.
The steamer Riteu left Chemulpo yesterday with a thousand Chinese refugees, mostly farmers.
Official Figures,
The latest official despatch from the Overseas Ministry states that forty-four Chinese, including three. women, were killed, and eighty-
seriously injured in the Fingyang two, including fourteen women,
riots.
About four thousand Chinese refugees have been accommodated: in police stations elsewhere under
The Hong Kong Chinese Chamber A message from Harbin says a in the House on Thursday by of Commerce and the Tung Wah similar incident to that ni Wang-1 police protection.
The despatch reports, that
that a mob. sisting the removal of a colleague, Hospital, respectively, held extra paoshan occurred on the 2nd instant. The desti and were suspended after disobey-ordinary meetings yesterday to dis in the Suihua district, the Koreans ing the ruling of the Speaker, cuss detailed plans in connection complaining to the Japanese Censul of three thousand Koreans attempt- with the organisation of flood relief that Chineso had destroyed their ed yesterday afternoon to attack p apologised.
irrigation works, thereby ruining work in the interior.
factory in which several hundred At the same time members of the paddy fields, N
The Japanese newspapers are Chinese had taken refuge, but they the Committee of the Chinese
in, Korean Chamber of Commerce took the unanimous in regretting the were repulsed by the police who were compelled to shoot, killing lead in
Koreans for resorting to ench
seven Koreans,
Mr. Maxton said that he wished to express his deep regret to the
Speaker and the House for allow
contributing donations ing himself to be influenced by his feelings and the circumstances of totalling 81,000 to the Flood Relief violence in retaliation as they did the moment to act in a manner Fund before an appeal was made in the Wangpnoshan incident;"
to the public.
which in calm reason he knew to be indefensible.osta ja PE IN AWA
The incident was closed by the Prime Minister moving that the proceedings be entered on the journal of the House
AMERICAN OPEN GOLF TITLE.
BURKE WINS 2ND REPLAY
BY ONE STROKE.
[BEUTER'8. AMERICAN SERVICK 1.
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!
CANTON GOVERNMENT ISSUES NEW NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
The papers likewise impeach the authorities for failing to prevent the outrages, which the Nichi Nichs characterises as a disgrace to the Japanese Empire."
Athough most of the Chinese casualties occurred in the rioting. on the night of the 5th-6th, four Chinese wore assaulted and killed
The Kobumin fears possible yesterday morning, after the main serious developments, while the rrots had been suppressed. Jiji urges. the Government to do.
everything possible to suppress the A party of fifty-one gendarmes riota and to pay compensation to has been sent to Pingyang us 1rin- the nafortunate victims without
forcements.
delay.
ANTI-NANKING MOVEMENT.
MORE CANTON ALLIES?
(Wah Tu Xat Poo.)
SIR MILES LAMPSON AND CHANG HSUEH LIANG..
MEETING AT PEIPING
HOSPITAL,
[THROUGH EEUTER'S "AGENOY.]
CANTON, July 7 In order to facilitate the circula- tion of its legal tender the Provin- dial Government of Hwangtang has decided to take out: $3,000,000 in Central Bank of Hwangtung notes from the Government Depository, stamp them with the characters Kwanglung Taung Hong-Head Office of the Provincial Bark, of TOLEDO, Ohio, July 6. Kwangtung-and recirculate them. These banknotes will be of 81 and Billy Burketo-day won the second re-play for the American 85, denomination and will be back- Open Golf Championship, over seed up with the necessary amount of holen, hy the margin of one stroke, silver money. They may he re He returned 148, George Voa Elm deemed at the Government Bank at any time and in any amount. These taking 140 a RANGDON, July 64.
notes will be put into circulation The struggle was again a very ní zt. Monday." Run Forty rebels out of 150, were
killed, and the same number seen one, and Von Lim was one. These stamped banknotes may be Chang Ching, Lu Hring Pong and wounded, in an cogagement with stroke ahead at the 18th, where he used for the payment of: taxes: or: Liu. Hu Ting (the most notable in view lasted few minutes recip the Military Police, in the Shan had a 7e to Burke's Both in the purchase of goods. The the Fukieneto Army) are in fre States, to which the rebellion has pinyers were in much improved public has already heen warned not quent communication, with the Can-Chang has recovered completely.
form on the last leg, but Burke to discount thers in any way to Government regarding anti and can returned & 71 to his rival's 73, and Those who refuse to take them Nanking plans. thus took the Eneup basalpariter
ing to the Gorerament édkot Fukistese Generals reorgantas, their armies with General As Chobi Bhanprecedented experience will be severely panibed roodin Auggested that the thron
No attempt is boig made to reexisting forces into one army group Chl, the veteran Kuomintang Renter gives the
suscitate the tens of millions of which would consist of three tary leader, salt
(Continued at foot of nery column) man dollars in banknotes in circulation.
BRIGHTER TONE. ON LONDON 'CHANGE.
Rugby, July General satisfaction is expressed in London that the agreement has been reached, and now that the plan is in force, as from July dence is: 101} that the financial situation in Germany will, hoped, soon reveal: Itself. "Slide
St.
There was an immediate response on the London; Stock Ex- change this morning, where markets were beginning to lose some of their buoyancy and freshner,
spread, staveb,
wenty one guns had many, dala
were". Beized, ungete pralingngering kn
Other encounters occurredze be
tween the Baluchis and the rebels: During the week-end, 1200 rebels have surrendered.
Burke
Von Elm
CANTON, July 7... Information elicited from leent Political circles, states that Fukien military leaders are inclined to participate in the Cantonanti. Nanking movements Generals
PEIFING, July 7 The British Minister, Bir Miles
Lampson, called on General Chang Heach Liang at the Rockefeller Hospital inst evening. The inter
It is reported that General
talk freely with
callers,
Nsupreme