DANUBIAN
CONFERENCE
ENDS IN STALEMATE
POLITICAL FINESSING CAUSES FURTHER ENTANGLEMENT
FRANCE FREELY ADMITS DEFEAT
REUTER. AND WHITISH WIRELES9.]
Pania, April 9.
THE FOUR-POWER CONFERENCE HAS FAILED, THIS IS THE FRANKLY DISAPPOINTING CONCLU. SION COME TO BY FRENCH COMMENTATORS, WHEN POINTING OUT THAT FRANCE WENT TO LONDON ARMED WITH A LOFTY PRACTICAL SCHEME WITH MONEY IN HER POCKETS, BUT LOST THE CAUSE WHICH WAS NOT EVEN HER OWN..
IS FOUND
EVEN IF A LAST-MINUTE FORMULA IT IS OPINED THAT FRANCE'S POLIOY HAS RE OEIVED A COMPLETE REBUFF.
THE MATIN'S LONDON CORRESPONDENT BITTER- LY ADMITS THAT NEVER. PERHAPS IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF FRENCH DIPLOMACY, HAS DEFEAT BEEN SO FREELY ADMITTED BY CIRCLES
WELL-INFORMED
THE ONLY HAPPY" RESULT IN FRENCH EYES DS THE RESTORATION OF FRANCO-BRITISH HARMONY. "TOO COMPLICATED A PROBLEM FOR SOLUTION
IN THREE DAYS"
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LONDON, April 9,
The Four Power Conference broke up 11.30 a.m., being unable to agree to a plan for the economic rehabilitation of Danubian countries.
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A final communiqué stresses that the Powers have, agreed that prompt concerted action by Danubian States and other countries is required for placing Danubian States on a sound basis, -as-a first step towards economic restoration in Europe.
As a result of the deliberations of the Conference, a number of economic points have smerged demanding further examination. As important League meetings at Geneva, next week, would prevent, in any case, a continuance of the Conference, all four Powers will continue to exchange views on, the points reserved « and the best mode for further progress.
It is clear that the bright hopes for the speedy salvation of Danubia are frustrated, but out of a mountain effort a mouse achievement may yet result from diplomatic exchanges and League economic discussions.
The British delegation made most strenuous efforts to com cillate the divergent viewpoints.
Relative to the failure, It is generally admitted that Signor Grandi declared at its finish: We all have done our bost-;" while Von Buelow, the chlet German delegate, said: I feared from the first it was too complicated a problem for solution in three days.
QUESTIONS TO BE AGAIN DISCUSSED NEXT WEEK?
LONDON, Apri! B.
More Information Needed.
It is believed that a unanimous agreement is still possible, but in formation is required which wil "take more than a few hours "to
colleet.
The utmost cordiality character- ised the Four-Power Danube Con- forenço, but the gains of pull-devil pull-balker was nevertheless played brilliantly in aceordanes with trad tions centuries old in European rivalries, and political finessing The main point of discussion is further entangled the economic stated on good authority to be the difficulties with which Danctia ie auggestion that
certain Powers beset, hence the stalemate.
should waive their rights under the Though all agreed most urgent most-favoured-nation clauses
aro estentin to Bave their treaties with the Danubian Danubia from bankruptcy, the States. main problems
measures
жего not even
touched by the Conference, which was wrecked because the delegates at the Conference were unable to agree whether there should be a tariff foderation between the five Danube States, or distinct, treaties between each State and third parties.
Both proposals would require the assent of countries throughout the world which have most favoured nation understandings with Danu bia,
While aome European politiaans continue to suspect each other of Machiavellian designs, a brilliant book "Recovery" by Sir Arthur Salter, head of the Financial and o Economic Section of the League of Nations, appeared to be marshall ing the factors,, economic and poli- sical, which contributed to the pre- sent crisis and presenting two alternatives for European civilian tion; either the realisation of ideal collective security, the growth of Military alliances and universal Sir A. Salter stresses, the War. enormous damage by irresponsible lending by private financial groups, It is noteworthy in this respect that the late Mr. Kreuger loaned the Danube Stater about £90,000,000
Heads of Dommittee Divided.
0:
HONG KONG DAILY PRESC
HONOUR SLAYING
TRIAL
JURY NOT YET SWORN IN.
[THOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
HoNoLiu, April 8. The Jury for the Fortescue "Fonour Slaying" trial has not yet been sworn in. Those summered are aix Americans, three Chinese, one Portuguese, one German and one Hawaiian.
OTTAWA CONFERENCE
BRITISH TRADE ADVISERS
TO ATTEND
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1932.
PREMIER LANG DEFIANT
LOCKS UP ASSESSMENT PAPERS
Tax Collection Dislocated
(THROUGH REUTER'8 AQKNOY.]"
SYDNEY, April 8.
ATTEMPTED PIRACY
S.S. CHUNG ON RUNS GAUNTLET
(From Our Own Correspondant.).
A
S'HAL PEACE CONFERENCI SAVED FROM COLLAPSE
SIR MILES LAMPSON EXERCISES HIS MEDIATING INFLUENCE.
ISSUANCE, OF STATEMENT BY EACH PARTY SUGGESTED
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, April '8, The Sino Japaniceo Conference was saved from collapse on Thurs
alternoon by last minute
CANTON, April 8. According to
a report from Wychow, received here today, an attempted piracy was made on the 8.8. Chung On, on the Hong Kong There was a comic interlude in Wuchow run, last Tuesday morning the political legal fight to seize ten about 6 o'clock in the vicinity New South Wales" revenue, whou Premier Lang, replying to
of Chungchuon, while she was en the Federal Government's proclama her way back to Hong Kong. tlos, padlocked the Income Tax score of bandits in ambush on bothe Office where the Assessment Papera are stored (placing the key in his sides of the river, armed with rifles day own pocket) and stopped any future and Mausers, ordered the vessel to efforts exercised by the British (Reuter's Special Service.] issue of assesments. He dismiss stop forthwith for search for Minister.
ed part of the staff and seat others on holiday,
contraband of war." A LONDON, April 8,
largo Premler Laug's action will not white banner bearing the Chinese
The continued failure to reach In pursuance of his policy of only dislocate the collection of characters Wai Lit Tang, meaning agreement on the question of a having all sections of British trade State Tax bat the greater portion of Fedoral Taxes which the State
"The Terrible and Pierce Organ time limit for Japanese withdrawnl represented nt the Imperial Con-assesses and collects under, agree.ization, was posted on the bank nearly wrecked the
ment with the Commonwealth close to the water ¿dgo.
Conference, Mr. Lang's attitude to the Federal Government is
Such a when Sir Miles Lampson suggested sign showing the apparently: "Your next move?"
of their
the jeance of a statement by each organization was evidently meant to, inspire terror in the captain and party.
row of the boat.
ference at Ottawa, Mr. Thomas received a "deputation from the Trade Union Congress and invited them to appoint, two delegater, Mr. Bromley who led the deputa tion expressed keen appreciation.
Earlier in the day Mr. Thomas representatives, of British Trade and Shipping Federations, who similarly, welcomed the invita- tion to appoint representatives.
SLW
now
REVOLUTIONARY AGITATION
SERIOUS STATE IN NORWAY
(Reuter's Special Service.)
OSLO, April 8.
namo
The vessel refused to comply with
the order of the bandits and steam-
od ahead an full speed, hoping to pass the outinws, who at once opened fire. The 12 or so guards on board the boat returned the fire. and for a while there was a most spirited exchange of fre The bandita were unable to do any thing more than to scratch the steel plates of the ship. After several
RUGBY,,, April 7 The Dominians Secretary, Mr. J.M. Thomas, to-day informed a depula tion of the British Committee on Empire Trade that the Government had decided to appoint trade adviSomething will have to be done aurs to the United Kingdom delegato check revolutionary propaganda,minutes the boat was well out of tion attending the Ottawa Con- declared the Minister of Defence, ference. The deputation expressed its gratification and promised its assistance, and cooperation.
Mr. Thorns later invited a de putation from the Trade
Union Congress to nominate two represer-in 70-29, compromising certain tatives to accompany the
United labour leaders and proving the Kingdom delegation.
traffic had been going or for many
U.S.
AND RUBBER
CRISIS
A DICTATORSHIP FAVOURED
[RETTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]:
"A
New York, April 8. one-man dictatorship aa means of revitalising the rubber industry of the United States has been virtually agreed to by leaders of the rubber and allied industrics.
T
THE LIKELY DICTATOR
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].
New York, April 6. The only circumstance, for holl ing back the appointment of a It is understood that the Com- dictatorship is said to be the lack mittee agreed in principle that the certainly whether it could be Danubian States must be placed done without violating the Sher upon a self-sufßeing basis, and that the help given must be such as to enable the States to develop with out further outside assistance."
man Anti-Trust Act.
Lawyers are now considering the problem.
Mr. George Bishop; president of There was complete accord that tion, whose company is substantial. the Continental Shares Corpora sufficient to prevent the States from panies' shares, is likely to be ap- mere outside help would not bely interested in leading rubber com collapsing and that the States themselves must reach an agreement pointed if the post is created: in regard to their future welfare.
It appears "that Italy and Ger-
many contended that the Conference four powers are agreed at least would be valueless unless she Danu upon the urgency of the Danubian bian States were represented thera-problem.
General Quisling, in announcing danger. No lives were lost, and the discovery of documente show only slight, damage was indicted on ing that revolutionary agitation in the bout, Norway waa" Ananced by a foreign Power to the extent of Kr. 600,000
years.
INTERNATIONAL » LABOUR OFFICE
INCREASE IN FEES OPPOSED
[THROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, April 7. An increase if the contributions to the International Labour Office of the League of Nations was pro posed by Mr. Jouhaux (France) on behalf of the workers' group at a meeting of the Governing Body of the Office to-day.
He declared that the contributions by the States were extremely small where compared with the amount
Epent on armamenta
The employers' group pointed out that the industries of the States were unable to support any further taxation.
The British and German Goyorn- ment delegates adopted a negative attitude towards the proposal,
CARGO THEFTS AT ANTWERP
HEAVY LOSS TO SHIPPERS
THROUGH REUTER'S · AGENCY.]
ANTWERP, April 7.
OBITUARY
LORD NORTH: ENGLAND'S OLDEST PEER
Ho suggested the Japanese state, ment should express the hope that
withdrawal would be completed within six months, if not sooner.
The Chinese statement to declare
that the spirit of the Lengue's Resolutions will be unfualled until complete withdrawal is carried
out.
Finally it was agreed to submit such statements to their respective Governments.
BANDITS ENTER ERTAOKOU
TOWN REPORTED TO BE
AFLAME
(TANOVO AKUTER'S AGENCY.)
Tokyo, April 8.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.).
LONDON, April 8. The death has occurred of Lord North, at the age of 96 years. He was England's oldest Peer, and his godmother was Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV.
A message from Seoul to the The eleventh holder of the title, Press says that the town Ertno- which was crented in 1534, Lordkou, Chientao, is aflame, following North succeeded" thereto in 1684. He owned about six thousand nerea
a bandit attack early, this morning. land,
Thirty-eight Japanese police are ighting desperately," according to a message. received at the Consulate
The heir is Lieut.-Col. the Hon. W. E. J. North, who was horn in 1930. He joined the Norfolk Regi ment at the outbreak of the Great at Toutackou from where a detach War, serving with them in France,ment of police troops were hurried- where he later commanded the ly despatched to the scene. 26th Royal Fusiliers.
BRITISH CREDITS
ONLY FIXED DATE LOAN OUTSTANDING
BRITISH WIRELESS. SERVICE)
PLOT TO UNDERMINE NEW 'ADMINISTRATION
Tokyo, April 8.
A message frem Harbin states that the police in the eastern | special "territory arrested a number of Chinese, including Communists, who organized Chinese Eastern Railway employees and plotted to undermine the new administration in Manchurin."
covered in several places at Har Grenades and bombs were dis-
The Conference then adjourned until Saturday morning.
FOREIGN POLICING OF CHINA
QUESTION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 7.
The policing of China by the League of Nations in order to
stamp out bandits was urged by Mr. E. Marquisten, a Conservative MP in the House of Commons to-day.
forces
He proposed that small police members of the League should be recruited from Various selected, each to operate in a prescribed area:
China's Initiative Needed, Under Secretary
Captain Anthony Eden, the State for Foreign Affairs, replied that gir proposet the scheme. The initiative. John Simon was not prepared to
rested with the Chinese Govern in a matter of this kind obviously
meat
Mr. Macquisten's suggestion that many potential police leaders for China were willing to serve with out pay brought a reiteration of Captain Eden's reply.
CHINESE MARITIME
CUSTOMS
———--:“
SHOULD NOT BE TAMPERED WITH
THROUGH REUTERS AGENCY.).
LONDON, April 8.
It is essential in the rest of Chinese foreign creditors that the administrative integrity of the Chinese Maritime Custome should not be tampered with in any way, declaren Mr. Lo, the Chinese Minister to Denmark, in a letter given prominence in the Manches ter Guardian.
After a lengthy review of the Custom's history, Mr. Lo declares it is the settled policy of Japan to deprive Chinese" of her contros, oft the Manchurian "Custome.
Japan's ruthless wanton aggres- sion at Shanghai has already play“ · ed havoc with Domestic Bonds and a hlow at the Customs, the backbone of Chinese finance," would be disastrous to loan issues at Home and abroad. ¿
RUGBY, April 7. Questioned in the Houso of Commons as to the date by which it would be found possible to re-
Stressing the International a pay the remaining balances of the
pect of the question, Mr. Lo says. erodite obtained last Autumn by the, Troasury from France and the
that interested, Powers should A series of mysterious thefts, in United States, Major Elliot, Fin- on and it was claimed that both Meanwhile, the Governments will be ands of pounds, and occurring at said that since the ropayments made Italy and Bulgaria should be in- able to study the questions at issue
volving losses running into thousangial Secretary to the Treamary,
clear, and adopt appropriate stepa make their attitude unmistakablş
cluded in the Danubian States.
variety of places, have caused the at the end of last month, the ro bin.
forthwith tu. in relation to their own individual police to issue a warning to world maining part of the American
prevent Japan con that many other countries are in-ther information and data not at tional gang is at work.
The opinion was also expressed interests and in the interval, fur ports in the belief that an interna credit, namely twenty million dol- strongly protested against the as-fait accompli before it is too late.
The Soviet Consul-General has fronting the world again with a terested in the trade of the Danu- the disposal of the present Confer-
lars, had been repaid. The right rest of Soviet subjects. bian States, the interests of which ence will be collected, are so complex that no proposal
The particular bent of the gang to re-borrow had been retained un- would suit them all.
An agreement was not obtainabin steamers
is the pillaging of the cargoes of til the anniversary of the original. to-day because the delegates found America and Japan.
bound for Australia, credit, August 28.
Enormous themselves unable give a definite re losses have been suffered in recont only the loan of 2,500 million
There now remained outstanding | JAPS. APPEAL FOR MILITARY ply in certain essential points, the months.
francs from the French public main issue being whether the Gov issued after today's sittings: The ing to waive their rights in order to being women. It is alleged by the
The following communique was ernments represented would be will been effected, two of the sulprits date of maturity in September.
At Antwerp, eight arrests have which was not repayable before the Committee appointed by the Four-permit the Danubian States a little police that the prisoners wore dis Power Conference yesterday at more freedom to make eustoms and covered emptying packing cases of both this morning and this after, Ascal arrangements.
לו
Oficial Communique.
noon at the Foreign Office and examined in details the main pre- posals put forward at the Confer.
LONDON, April 7 once.
ten o'clock,"
"British View.
their contents and filling them up with ashes to allay suspicion of tamparing
INDIAN CONGRESS DEFIANT
PREPARATIONS FOR CONFERENCE
MILITARY PLOT IN CHILE
row.
PROTECTION
HARBIN, April 6,
UNITED STATES AND DISARMAMENT
[AKTUR'S AMERICAN SERVICE:]
WASHINGTON, April 7.
The evacuation of rolling stock and supplies to Russia was discuss. ed at a four-hour meeting of the
A number of changes in the Board of the Chinese Eastern Rail original nine-point. disarmament Report of the proceedings view that rigid insistence on most The British Government take the The Four-Power Conference is will be made to the Conference at favoured-nation rights by the great
way, yesterday, when no resuit plan advanced by the United States coming to an end in London to-te meeting, to-morrow morning at Powers must necessarily impede any
RUN ON CENTRAL BANK was reached.
at Geneva is now contemplated "morrow with no prospect of an
The Board is re-meating to-mor-according to Mr. H. L. Stimson agreement before adjournment.
It is understood that during, te- can adopt to
measures which the Danubian States
[THEOUGH REUTER AND BRITISH The announcement does not mean day's long discussions, the dele of normal trade.
who is leaving for Europe to restore the flow that negotiations have broken down, gates found problems arising which economic interests of the different Tho different |
It is reported that grain ware. morrow. The issues are to be taken up again,ed require to consider further bo-the obstacles which the conference Some of the Governments represent states concerned has proved one of
LONDON, April 7. houses in Andachan were attaded, He stated that the prospective Messagee from probably at. Geneva, whore tho de
Santiago legates will meet next week at the fore committing themselves to any so far has failed the overcome.
Chile indicate that the political yesterday, by bandits who took an alterations have already been dis Disarmament Conference.
definile attitude.
(THROUGH HELTKR'S AGENCY.]
situation there is grave following prisoners four watchmen, The cussed by the Cabinet, the object Consequently, the Conference will have been taken as the basis of dis The British and French proposals
the abandonment of the gold stand-bandita retreated when attacked being to harmonise the American ard... to-morrow adjourn, arranging to re-cussion during the Conference and
ALLAHABAD, April 7. ume at a later date, possibly af various alternative auggestions have prohibiting the annual session of ing a serious run on the Central Hengtaobotze vacisted yesterday,
plan with the programmes of ather Despite the Government's decision out the country last night follow.
Martial law was ordered through by Manchutno troops. Genova, or, if more convenient some been put forward by German and the Indian National Congress, Pan Bank.
The Manchukun forces holding Powers other continental centre.
He denied reports which have been Italian..delegaten he difficultian dió Malavira, the veteran National A military plot to capture the
Food, au a large force of old Kiin published in Washington to the encountered are not considered in- ist loader, in a statement to the Presidential Palace has been disites are reported to be
effect that he proposed to take up superable and British circles are Press, said it was hoped that the covered and Congress is sitting in Ling the city, Japanese residents would be unable to reduce Armad approach the poution that the United States The adjournment is not likely to still hopeful that an agreed plan Conference would be held at Delhi secret session to consider the situa have appealed for military proteoments while Japan is still in Man be at long duration because all the will before long be evolved.... on the 24th instant.
churia.
The Committee of the heads of the conference found itself
evenly divided. Two of the Powers were prepared to arrive at an agreement immediately. The other two, while
ling to advarer mutterens quick ly as possible ware unable to give
lefinite replies on some of the points! raised.
One Agreement,
tion.
tion.