HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1931.
STABILISATION OF (6 'A CHINESE PROPAGANDA BUREAU"
SILVER
REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS
[THROUGH REUTER'R AGENCY.]
NEW PLANES FOR Grave Allegations Against League
IMPERIAL AIRWAYS
FASTEST OF THEIR TYPE
IN THE WORLD
[BRITION. WIRELEAB BERVICE,).
RUGBY, Nov, D.
LONDON, Nov 9, A mere stable price level for silver at a higher quotation, and a sales agreement between North American producers and the Indian Govern- ment is recommended in the raport
A notable departure in the design of the Committee of Experts ap
of British airliners is to be made pointed by the International Cham-with a fleet of eight four-engineck her of Commerce in consider the prneticubility of immediate interaa tional action with a view to im proving the position of silver,
The report says that China has suffered much in zecent years, but the fall of silver has been only a contributory 'ense. Indeed, it was in China where the prices in daily
life had varied lenst
The committee consisted of Mr. Ernest Franklin senior partner in the frm of Samuel Montagu & Co., the Amsterdam bnaker, Heer Van Wahren, and Mr. Marshall W. Tulhi), of New York,
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Armstrong Siddeley seventeen-seater monoplanes. which have been order- ed. by Imporia Airways, Ltd. for their Cairo Capalown ronte. Hitherto all British airliners have been biplanes,
The now airliners, with a specil, of 145 m.p.h.. will be the fastest" multi-engined airliners of their size in the world. The wings and body will be made entirely of strip steel.
LONDON-SYDNEY FLIGHT
BUTLER WELL AHEAD OF
RECORD
(THROUGH REUTER'S KORNGY.]
BYDNRY, NOV, fo Mr. C.. A. Butler, the London who is attempting to estab- lish
HOW record flight from England to Australia, arrived at Kompang at 10.40" to-day, Sydney time.
Despite the desire of the Chinese Government to put its currency on a gold basis, siver will remain the principal basis for monetary cir- culation for many years, contends the report, which also expresses theer, belief that China could late, bear a mlerate and graditi vise in the gold value of its currencies, but not « a honvy or rupid movement.
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This year's production of silver is estimated to be 200,000,000 ounces, valued at 50,000,000, and the ro- port concludes that working agreement between: the American Corporation and the Indian Trea- | sury, giving all participants, a re- spenble quota of world sales, should be expable of keeping silver at a price which is fair to both buyers and sellers, providing the market is supplied, with judgment. -
The rise in the price of silver
• means a rise in China” exchange, and any material rise would tend to diminish her exports and in- case her imports. Although this would be of undoubted benefit to
PORT DARWIN, Nov. D. - The Australian nirman Mr. Butler, arrived here at 4.22, Sydney time, 102minates ahead of C. W. 4. Scott's England to Australia record.
BUTLER ARRIVES SAFELY
The following cablagram was received yesterday evening by the Vacuum Oil Company ---
PORT DARWIN, Nov. 9. [VACUUM OIL CO2, HONG KONG.]
Arrived Darwin four twenty- two Monday. Mobiloll perfect. Many thanks for your officient Servica arrangementa which helped, me make record trip. Engins and machine in excellent order.
ARTHUR BUTLER.
exporters to China, it remning to LI TSAI HSIN
be seen to what extent the increased
imports would consist of silver.
A regular supply, at a reas able price, might contribute to the maintenance of the command for silver. Therefore, a too sudden, or a too large rise in the price should be avoided.
I would also be a grave error to decide beforehand what price. should be anrind ab, hence the advisability of bringing the North Amerieri producers and refers of silver into, a sales agreemont with the Government of India.
A selling agreement which did not include the Indian Govern. ment, would not be practicable.
The report anggests that the probable scarcity of gold might he aleviated by the use of silver as part cover for mutes. It is not proposed to fix the ratio between the respective prices of gold and. silver, but it suggested that any
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RETURNING
TO CANTON
NOW ON HIS WAY.
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(Wa Zeze Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAL, Nov, D. Marshal Di Tsai Heth left Shang- by a French steamer. Hir depar Thai for Hong Kong last Saturday
tire from Shanghai was kept secret and bas only just been announced.
Some of the Canton delegates ta the Pence Conference including, Messrs. Eugene Chen, Li Wan Fan and Sun Fo will nil for the South to-morrow to report results to the Canton National Government Coun. eil.
LONDON STOCK- EXCHANGE ·
government which finds it impo- | TO RE-OPEN ON NOVEMBER
sible to secure a sufficient supply of
gold might consider the purchase of an amount of silver against which notes of low denomination, covered by the silver, to almost the f value of the gold coin fpri which it is substituted, would be issued.
CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA NOTES.
QUOTED AT C02 TO PAPER DOLLAR
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, Nov. 9.
The onca badly depreciatul Cen- tral Bank of China notes are to-day quoted at 02 cents to the paper dollar, thanks to the efforts of the Government to resuscitate them.
The outlook in bright, and it is believed, that in a few days these banknotes will be in full circulation again.
SIXTEENTH
[THROUGH RETTER'S AGENDY.)
LONDON, Nov... The London Stock Exchango ne on Nov. 16, but option business of count for business will be resumed
fixing a contengo rate will not be allowed.
SOUTH AFRICANS BEATEN
BOTH TEAMS COLLAPSE
. IN 2ND INNINGS
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
MELBOURNE, Nov.
In their match against the South Africans, Victoria won by 87 runs.
South Africa (lat innings)... 235
McCormick, 5 for 65. Iconmonger and 87. Victoria (1st innings)
********.. 294 Woodful, 121, South Africa (2nd innings)... sa
Ironmonger, 8 for 91.. Victoria (2nd innings) Bell, 3 for 19...
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SERIOUS SITUATION DEVELOPING IN MANCHURIA
GENERAL MA CHAN SHAN "DECLARES WAR" AGAINST ·
JAPAN
CHINESE TROOPS CONCENTRATING NEAR ANGANCHI
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THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Tokyo, November 2. T IS LEARNED THAT MR. YOSHIZAWA HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO PROTEST BUREAU THEREBY VITIATING THE ATMOSPHERE AGAINST JAPAN.
IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE LEAGUE'S HEALTH EXPERT TO CHINA HAS TAKEN UP QUARTERS WITH MR. T. V. SOONG AT THE EUROPE-ASIA WIRELESS STATION AT SHANGHAI, AND HAS SPENT $120,000 IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS ON CABLE TOLLS TO THE LEAGUE. THE PROTEST IS EXPECTED TO STRONGLY CON ...DEMN, THE IRRESPONSIBLE ACTION OF THE SECRETARIAT IN CIRCULATING THE REPORT THAT ALL POWERS MAY WITHDRAW THEIR DIPLOMATIC QEFICERS FROM TOKYO,
READY TO ACCEPT ADVICE BUT NOT DICTATION 2.
Tokyo, November 0. **Japan is ready to accept the League's advice but not her dictation," appears to resect The general sentiment of both official and unofficial circles which are becoming increasingly em. bittered by the way the League seems ready to accept all Chinese statements at their face value and pay more attention to the consequences rather than to the cause of the dispute."
"It now seems there is little doubt that Japan will leave the League rather than submit to dictation on a matter so vitally touching her very existence.
In the meantime favourable comment is elicited by friendly assurances and an understand. ing of Japan's position shown by the Obareer, the Morning Post, the Daily Mail, the Daily Express and other leading papers in England.
Judging by reports received by the War Once the situation in North Manchuria is again threatening, as it is alleged that Chinese troops are concentrating southward of Asganchl at a point about twenty miles northward of the Japauese line at. Tahsten,
Tientsin.
CHINESE CITY AT TIENTSIN SHELLED
Parise, November 9..
Telephone, communication with Tientsin was cut this morning and no trains left, for
According to official Chinese statements fighting between mobs and Chinese police coo tinued throughout the night with rifle and machine-gun firing.
At three this morning the Japanese Garrison Commander requested all Chinese troops and armed police to withdraw to 300 metres from the Japanese Concession and repeated the request at 6 a.m., and upon refusal the Japanese started shelling the Chinese city and barracks. Forty shells fell mostly in the city but two in the ex-Austrian Concession and two in the river. At eight this morning the firing censed as it is understood that Chinese troops have taken over control of the city and are patrolling instead of the Chinese poltes. Chinese officials allege" that the dead Chinese rioters were found carrying Japanese pistols.
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The shell-fire casualties are given as four killed and tea wounded,
The latest War Ofce despatches Jadicate that the trouble sudden rising of Chinese elements hostile to Chang Hsuch Liang.
"SITUATION STILL TENSE
Toxye, November 0.
at Tientsin was due to the
TEXTSTX, November D
The Japanese have demanded the Chinese authorities to vacate the strip of Chinese terri tory 300 metres wide adjoining the Japanese Concession,
The Japanëse proclaimed a curfew and the Chinese authorities" did likewise. Firing has died down but the situation is iensc. The plain clothes gunmen, whose number is now variously estimated at from 2,000 to 4,000, have not yet been suppressed.
At noon to-day all was quiet. Troops and volunteers from the Foreign Concessions are standing by, but foreign firms are handicapped in business owing to the absence of Chinese employees, who are taking shelter in the native city.
The Japanese Concession is being patrolled by troops with machine-guns.
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The conflict was started by several hundred Chinese plan-clothes. gunmen opening fire near the Japanese Concession early this morning... Two Japanese are known to have been killed and there are many Chinese casualties, partly due to Japanese firing and partly to firing by Chinese
troops who are loyal to Chang Hsueh Liang.
The reports are conflicting. Some alleging it was an attempt by the Chinese faction opposing Chang Hsueh Liang to capture the Chinese city, while Chinese authorities declare the gunmen were organised by Japanese to create a disturbance.
MOBILISATION OF KIRIN FORCES URGED
TOKYO, November 9. Special telegrams forwarded to Japan declare that Ma Chao Shan, the Governor of Hellungkiang, has declared war against Japan and opened a bombardment against the Japanese position at Tahsien this morning when severe fighting ensued.
Ma Chan Shan is reported to have telegraphed to Chang Hsueh Liang urging the mobilisation of att Kirin forces, but the reports lack oficial confirmation.
Owing to the disturbances at Tientsin the War Minister, Gen. Minami, has cancelled his plans to attend the grand manoeuvres at Kyushu, to which he was scheduled to proceed tomorrow,
A BOYCOTT AGAINST JAPAN?
GENEVA, Ook. 8.
It was stated this afternoon that an exchange of views had been instituted between the President and members of the Leagac Coun- el on the subject of withdrawing foreign diplomatic representatives in Tokyo, in view, of Japan's con- tinued failure to comply with the Council's resolutions.
States in the boycott, however, requires the approval of Congress, which does not Assemble until December 7..
Further enquiries this evening in connection with the suggested with- drawal of foreign diplomats and a subsequent anti-Japanese boycott, tended greatly to moidly the earlier
The Secretariat of the Leaguo has distributed the text of a tele- gram received from the Japanese Embassy in Paris, containing a report of the Japanese Wer Minis- try, stating that Japanese troope, after occupying. Tahsing, censed advancing north at midday on Friday last, while reinforcements, which had not then rejoined them, also stopped their march towards the north.
The report explains that, the ac vance was solely due to the necer- sity for protecting the repairing of Nonni bridge, which work will Inst about a fortnight, but the Government is firmly resolved to recall the troops as soon дв the work is finished.
GRAVE DISTURBANCES
AT TIENTSIN..
PRIPING, Nov, 0. Grave disturbances occurred in Tientsin last night in the region of the Japanese Concession.
All foreign troops in the city were called out immediately and took up positions of defence on the borders of the foreign concessions,
It is bekeved that this will be reports... A high official of the standing by in case of emergency. League way unable to confirm the As far as is known, the foreign the decision arrived at when the suggestion that M. Briand has been troops have not been forced to take Council next mosis, after which it or is corresponding with other notion. will adjourn for a week or ten days members of the Council relative in order to note the effect of such a demonstration,
If the withdrawal of diplomatic officials fails to induce the Japanese to change their attitude, it is possible that the Council will meet ngnin to proclaim a boycote against Japan," invoking either Article 11 of the Covenant, upon which China bases her appeal to the League, or Article 15.
The participation of the United
According to Chinese reports, tho
to the withdrawal of the foreign disturbances brake out at about diplomatic body.
helf past ten last night when a
and launched a totally unexpected mob of between one and two thou- attack on Chinese police stations in the Chinese city, on the borders of the Japanese Coneersión.
has heen discussed in different It is admitted that the suggestion capitals, hut nothing officially is
known-at Geneva.
The boycott idea, too, has appar. eatly gone no further than meto talk, the present acute situation haring naturally gives rise to much rumour and speculation.
The Chinese authorities immedi- ately, despatched a report of the outbreak to Marshal Opang Hanch Liane, in Poining, who issued (Continued on next Caluma.
REMEMBRANCE
"DAY
SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES HELD IN BRITAIN
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]"
Ruday, Nov. 0. Armistice Sunday was celebrated yesterday throughout the country and special church services were beld.
OBITUARY
MR. THOMAS RICHARDS
FORMER PRESIDENT OF MINERS FEDERATION
—-(BRITISH, WIRELESS BEI VICE,).
Ruour, Nov. 6. Mr. Thomas Richards, former President of Miners Federation, died in his sleep after a long illness, no seventy-two.
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WEATHER REPORT.
Yesterday's weathen report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 5,30 p.m., stated:-
The typhoom. in about 120 miles to the N.E. of the Pra eels, moving W.N.W. towards the Hainan Straita Another typhoon has formed about 400 miles to the east of Manila, it appears to be moving west- ward. An anti-cyclone is form- ing over N. China.
Local Forecast :-N.E. winds, freshening: overcast, rain
TYPHOON WARNINGS. The following typhoon warn- ings have been received by the American Consulate General from. the Manila Observatory;
MANILA, Nov. D.
(a) Typhoon in about 15deg. Loog. E. and ladeg. Lab, N, moving N.W.
(b) Typhona' in about 128deg. Long, B. and 14deg. Ins. N.. moving W.N.W.
orders for the despatch of an armoured train to Tientsi,
Clashes between the mob.. and the police are believed to have resulted in casualties on both sides.
The objectives of the mbble are believed to have been the police atations, the Governor's residence and the railway station, but. Intent information available is to the effect that their repeated attacks have all been, repulsed by armed Chinese polien." No Chinese troops have, 90 far, been called into
tion.
Chinese reports of the affair state that the mob was led by a Japanese, that it collected in the Tapunten Concession and rushed into Chinese territory.
The Chinese fear that the dis turbances have been engineered as a prelude to the Japanese outpa tion of Tientsin.
NONNI RIVER INCIDENT
JAPAN'S VERSION
The Japanese Consulate-Carral, Hong Kong, has received Japan's explanation of the Nonni River fighting, ha despatched to Sir Eric Drummond, the Secretary-General of the League of Nations.
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The telegram staten that the clash botwoor Зарапово And Chinose forvos nour the Nonni River was caused by troops belonging Co Hoilungkiang Government who open-
ed fire against a handful of Japanes troppa in contravention of the understanding between the Chitienso ad Japanese military authorition that either forco would take a hontifo attitado. The Japanes troops were despatched for the purpose of protecting the persona engagod in ropairing the Too Hang Railway Bridge which was blowo up by Hellungkiang troops..
The Tao Hang Railway was built by the South Manchurian Railway
Company by contract and was over to the Chinese Gov- ernment in 1827. Bines that time the Chinese Government have neither made paymont for the bulld ing of that railway nor hava thor consbuted, to rearrange it for a long contract. Therefore, although
it was handed over to the Chines Govoruhical, the Railway itanit should be put in Wo watno entegory as part of the property of the South Manchuria Railway.
As the bridge over the Noani River was blown up by Chinone troops in the middlò of October, the Tao Hang Bailway authorities sont a ropnir party but the Hoi. lungklang troops stationed on the North bank of the river openl fre ou the repair, party, whe, of course, could not opulinns with tho work. It is now the time for movement of the soys bean and it the repair work "off", the bridge» is delayed it will cause a great lons 10 the South Manchurian Railway becauad tho soya baan freight provides a most important part of Ao income of that company.
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DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE
MUST BE EQUAL JUSTICE BETWEEN ALL PARTIES
BRITISH WIEKLISA' SERVICE!
on RUGBY, Nov. 5. Sir Herbert Samuel, the Home Scoretury, speaking on the forth- coming. disarmament conference. said it would be necessary at that gathering, to take into account the reductions in set forces which Britain has already made Ho pointed out that whereas expondi ture on the Navy was £51,000,000 in 1914 and the same figure in 1931, the value purchased by that ex2. penditure was now much less than balore the war. Ho continued, careful calculation shows that the present strength would only have cost £31,000,000 in 1014, so there has bennetust réduction: · of £20,000,000. That fact must be taken ́ into account at the conference. There must be equal justice between all parties.
-MILITARY-HELP ASKED
FOR
Ia protesting the interoits of the South Manchurian Railway, the Japanese Coaminte at Tsitsihar at.. vised the Heilungkinng Government often since the middle of October in regard to the repair of the bridge bat die Heilungkiang Government lind put it of intentionally. The froozing ходно on the Nonni River is drawing nonrer and nearer and the repair of the bridge will be impossible untoss it is done soon. Accordingly the Tao Hang Railway Authorities decided to begin to re- pair
the bridge on Novarabor 4 with the assistance of the South Han- churan ailway Company and they went to the Japanese inilitary autho- ritios in Manchuria asked for pro- tection,
The Japanesa military authorities were afraid that there might be a clash with Chinese troops stasionou on the north and south bank of the river, resposta, and thought is nocessary to advise both bodies to retreat to outside ten kilometres from the banke, On November 2 the Japanese Consul at Titshar and the military staff officer called on the Heilunghiang authorities and requested that the Heilungkiang rocus be given an order le retreat to a place ten kilometres from the banks in order to avoid a clanli and 10 facilitate the repair work.
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Heilungkiang Government. agreed and consented to issue the
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order but Heilungkiang troops have never related from the Bank one, on November 4. a very small party Japanese troops approached the bridge escorting the repais party. The Chinese artillery open fire very suddenly and 15 Japanese wokliers woru killed.
The Japanese troops retreated for tie and after getting reinforce- ments succeeded in driving the Hei-" hongkiang troops to the north of Tu
sing.
The calling on Fiľ Japanoso troops to the Sonni River was only for the protection of the party" re- pairing the bridge which was blown ap by Chinese troupe, but on necount of the trencherous conduct of the Chinesis proops, the Japanese forcon could not but fight. The Japanoso military authorities have already. jaguod'un order to the commanding "officer in Manchuria that the mih tary movement there should not be spread unnecessarily. The Japanose foreas that, were on their way to re- inforen the troops at the Nonni River have boon halted by order..
It scads that there will be nu fuar of the situation, "asamning. Keris portions so long us the Chinese do not again opon Bostilities.
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MORE FIGHTING AT NONNI RIVER (Wah Zeze Yat Pao.)
HARDIN, Nov. 0. Fresh fighting between Heilung- kiang troops and the Japanese raaf way patrols broke out yesterday at -Nonni River, Sanchienfang, where the Chinese took up their position of defence, was heavily shelled by Japanese. Fighting lusted five hours, resulting in the Japaneme offensive being quelled.
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SECESSION MOVE
AIM TO BE INDEPENDENT OF NANKING.
(Wah Tad Yat Pao.)
MUKDEN, Nov, D." The Public Safety Committee of Mukdon which is presided over by Mr. Chao, Yin Pak (a leader of the pro-Japanese group in Manchuria and a supporter of the late Yang Yu Ting) is to take over the divit administration of the Lining Pro- vince under Japanese protection. He also declares that the new ad ministration will be carried on in- dependently of the Chinese Govern ment in Chinn Proper during the "transition period."
CHINESE STUDENTS LEAVE. JAPAN
NAGASAKI, NOV, .D. Well over one thousand. Canton Cao students in Japan have given. up their studies and are on Their way to Canton.