TERRIFIC FIGHTING
NEAR KUPEIKOW
GENERAL ATTACK BY JAPANESE
TROOPS FAILS
HONG KONG DAILY
M.. YURENEV'S
TASK
TO NEGOTIATE NON- AGGRESSION PACT
(THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.)
Tokyo, March 10, NEGOTIATION for 3 Japan. Soviet non-aggression pact will be one of my main tasks on assum. ing my post at Tokyo, the new
PRESS S
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1933.
GOLD EMBARGO TO CONTINUE
PRESIDENT PREPARING
PROCLAMATION
(THROGGE REUTER'S AGENCY.)
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10. THE national bank holiday will be extended at least over Friday, probably for two or three dys
President Roosevelt is also prepar- gold embargo,
CHIANG KA1 SHEK TAKES OVER Soviet Ambassador, M. Yurenev, ing a proclamation continuing the
COMMAND IN N. CHINA
Kwangtung Army To Launch Annihilation
Campaign
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)
DESPATCHES
A
PEIPING, March 10. TERRIFIC FIGHTING "IS GOING ON NEAR KUPEIKOW.
CHINESE
STATE THERE JAPANESE
WAS GENERAL ATTACK BEFORE DAWN USING ALL POSSIBLE MEANS, BUT CLAIMS THAT AT $ P.M. THEIR ATTACK HAD MADE NO IMPRESSION.
PRIPING, March 10.
Chang Hsuch Liang's resignation has been accepted. Chiang Kai Shek will take over full command in North Chine and ke signalised this by throwing one divizion into the battle outside Kupelkow this morning.
CHINCHOW, March 10.
The Headquarters of the Kantung Army are ordering general attack on March 10. for the purpose of annihilating all Chinese troops still resisting along the Great Walt district in. side Jehol.
LEGATION INSTRUCTED TO NEGOTIATE
TOKYO, March 10. The Japanese Legation in Pei. ping has been instructed to attempt to negotiate the withdrawal of the Chinese troops concentrating round Kupeikow, otherwise the Japanese may be compelled to send troope through Shanbaikwan for the pur-i pose of taking Kupeikon: Pass} from the rear.
A NEUTRAL ZONE?
!
he will shortly attempt to retake Pingchuan, while General Sun Tien Ying, to whom supplies are being sent through Kalgan, will attempt
teh.
CHANG READY TO LEAD FORCES
is queted to have declared during a Press interview on his arrival at | Temugd-this-morning..
HITLER WINS IN BAVARIA
USES FORCE TO BREAK UP |
FEDERAL SYSTEM
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BERLIN, March THE long struggle between the Bavarian Cabinet and Chan- cellor Adolf Hitler has culminated in the latter appointing a Nazi leader, General Von Epp, to be Bavarian State Commissioner."
The Cabinet, after a brief sea- sion in Munich, agreed under protest and then resigned.
The bloodless Nasi victory in Ravaria is regarded in authorita- tive quarters here, as the begin ning of the breaking up of the Federal system in Germany. It is admitted that the Central Govern-': ment aims at creating a united Germany with one Parliament is Berlin and one supreme authority for the whole country, namely, the
Central Government.
The appointment of General Von Epp as the State Commissioner was accepted by the Bavarian Govern- meat under duress, in order to avoid bloodshed, for Nazi "Storm
a drive from the North to Cheng-Troops" with revolvers were ready
to seize forcibly all the Govern ment buildings if the local Gov- ernment refused.
Detachments of armed .Nazi "Storm Troops" have now occupi including the Dist. ed all the Government buildings
PEIPING, Mar. 10. Official communiques issued this TOKYO. March 10. morning contain Indications are that the Japanese Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang, in ગ statement by will attempt to negotiate the crea-which he says, referring to the diffi tion of a neutral zone along the cultios of his position, that "from Great Wall from Shanhaikwan with the very beginning of the imbroglio rutural guarantees of hon-aggree. till now, it has never been decided siin.
whether it is peace or war.
I never fight or to negotiate with the Japan knew whether I was supposed to ese for a peaceful settlement, where as the enemy treated me as a nail in his eye. There is nothing left for are but to resign Public opinion is against me, wherefore my heart is desolate."
IMPORTANT DECISIONS AT MILITARY CONFERENCE
PriPING, Mar. 10. It is reported in most reliable quarters that as a result of the con- ference between the leaders nt Changsintien yesterday. Marshal Yen Hai Shan will be appointed to take charge of the defence of Char har against Japanese attack: Gen eral Ho Ying Ching, the Minister of War, will take charge of the defence of the Jehol Border (Kupeikow and Haifengkou), while the Young Mar- shal will take charge of the defence, of the Peking-Makden Railway, (Shanhaikuan sector).
recalls that his past as Pacification In the statement Marshal Chang Commissioner was abolished and that he is not even a member of the Military Council which placed it.
Describing the fall of Jehol, Mar- shal Chang declares that there was no plan for defense. The local au- thorities were relying on the Central Government for help and the Cen- tral Government relying on the lo It is expected that an announce-cal authorities. In addition, the in- ment to this effect will be made temal situation of Jehot was bad shortly.
CHINESE CLAIM SUCCESS
and the people had turned against their own countrymen.
Continuing, Marshal Chang said, "Public opinion is like water--a ship can float on it, but it can also wreck the ship."
GOVERNMENTS OF SAXONY AND BADEN RESIGN (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
and Baden have resigned. Von
BERLIN, March 30. The Governments of Saxony Killinger, the Reich representativo, has taken over the Administration of Saxony and has appointed Nazia to take over the various Ministrica
LANCASHIRE'S BID FOR TRADE
NEW ORGANISATION PLANNED
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, March 10,
A. £2,500,000 scheme is being laun ched by the Manchester cotton trade, which is forming a Lancashire Textile Co-operative Society, in an effort to recapture foreign markets with the aid of lower production costs and improved marketing.
Features of the scheme will be the
PEIFING, Mar, 10. Chinese official despatches claim that during the night when Japan-
He also declares that if the Cen-supply of lint cotton direct to the ese aeroplanen
to tral Government does not appoint were unable operate, the Chinese drove back the anyone in his place he is willing to spinners, the bulk purchase of coal. Japanese troops to a considerable personally command his entire for dyestuffs, etcetera, a centralised or distance in the Chingshibliang area; ces in the battlefield against the service and world distributing agen ders, agency, a trade intelligence suffering 200 casualties in the pro-Japanese. In any case, I shall
Cess.
-It-is stated that the Chinese have two Brigades fighting in this area, while two Divisions of troops be- longing to the Central Governrant are enroute to Kupeikow to rein- force the garrison there.
Official quarters also claim that Sun Cheh Yunn, a former member of the Kuominehun has 20.000 men now inside Heifengkou with which
*AN IDEAL DEVERAGE
A COMPLETE FOOD
OVALTINE
ALONG 1000 BEVERLAGE.
absolutely refuse to act any more Chairman of the Peiping Branch of for General Chiang Kai Shok na the Military Council"
cies
and was still continuing this morn- ing at Chingshihliangi
Military Leaders Confer.
PEIPINO, March 10.
Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang and The Chinese are making a deter General Chang Kai Shek met at mined effort to recapture Chengteh-ments were made but it is believed Changsintien yesterday. No state- fu. It is declared that serious that the Young, Marshal's resigna fighting was progressing last night tion cropped up in the course of
the conversations,
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.
He has already signed the Bank -Bit, which passed the Senate by 73 votes to 7.
ARMY AND NAVY
ESTIMATES
WAR OFFICE VOTE INCREASED
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Roosy, March 9.
THE Financial Secretary to the
War Office, Mr. A. Duff Co-1 oper introducing the Army esti mates in the House of Commons yesterday said that the counomies effected in last year's estimates in view of the exceptional financial conditions, were made with great misgiving.
All the provisions of. Sunday night's proclamation will be con- tinued in full force until terminat-presented an increase of £1,462,000. The estimates now, presented, re- ed by President Roosevelt. It is un- derstand that the bank holiday wi!! probably he ended on Monday.
Hoarders Return Gold
NEW YORK, March 10. Following Mr. Roosevelt's worn- ing, frightened hoarders, returned about $30,000,000 in New York City alone by March 9, making (1965,000,000 altogether.
LEADERS CONFER IN WASHINGTON President Roosevelt signed the proclamation after ai conference with Mr. William H. Woodin, So- cretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney-General, Mr. Homer S. Cumings.
It is understood that the purpose of the indefinite extension is to give the Secretary of the Treasury fur- ther time to administer the new bank law and to determine which hanks are sound, for reopening.
day night gives the National Gov- The proclamation issued on Sun- ernment absolute control of the na tions gold supply and places an em- bargo on gold and silver exports and forbids the enr-marking of gold for foreign nations.
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SILVER MARKET
LONDON PRICES
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
LONDON, March 10. FOLLOWING ARE THE BILVER QUOTATIONS ON THE LONDON MARKET TO-DAY:
SPOT
ぶ
Mar, 10 Mar. 9 18.3/10 16.7/10 18.9/16
FORWARD 18
ATTEMPT TO KILL ROOSEVELT
BOMB DISCOVERED. IN POST OFFICE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY]
NEW YORK, March 10. ANOTHER attempt on Mr. Roose velt's life was foiled by the discovery at the Watertown Post Office of a parcel containing a gun- shelt filled with explosives which was directed to the White House.
IN HONG KONG TO-DAY
CLOUDY GENERALLY
YESTERDAY'S WEATHER REPORT, FORECAST AND REMARKS, ISSUED BY THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT 4:55 P.M., STATED :--
A STRONG ANTI-CYCLONE 18 CENTRED TO THE NORTH-WEST OP SHANTUNG. FREER MONSOON WILL PREVAIL OVER THE CHINA Солет AND THE NORTHERN CHINA SEA.
LOCAL FORECAST: N.E. WINDE, FRESH CLOUDY GENERALLY.
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In a class
The principal increases were con- nected with the resumption of Ter ritorial camps. aud schools' cadet сотра.
Referring to Aho mechanisation
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VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHEER O AND DISABLED OFFICERS
Special Interview With Mrs. Borrett
An Old
Friend And An Urgent Cause
Mrs. Borrett, wife of the General Officer Commanding, Was kind enough to give & Daily Press re- day, in the course of which the presentative a interview yester plans for a variety entertainment to be given on the evenings of April 7th and 8th in the Volunteer Drill Hall, under the Patronage of His Excolleney Sir William and Lady
cussed.
of the Army, he said that experi- Peel, the General Officer Command- once had justified the adoption of ing the Forces and Mrs. Borrett the light tractor and one more and the Right Rev. Bishop of Vic-. Field Artillery brigade had been torin, Mr. Ronald Hall, wore dis equipped with it..
That they were the right Mrs Borrett and the Organising lines in the development of chanical transport, and that the in arranging this entertainment. me Committee have two ideas in view cars in use were admirably adapt. Perhaps I should say three, for ed for. Dominions and Colonial there is no doubt from what I heard use, was demonstrated last year, that it will be a very enjoyable when a convoy of four vehicles, show. However the two big aims namely a 30-cwt. Commer four are to raise funds for the Cheer' wheeler lorries, a 18-owt, Morris Club, with the idea of opening it commercial van and a Riley "Nino" up again in the near future, and Juba, near the Uganda border, a Garden Homes Fund. motor car travelled from Cairo to for the Partially Disabled Officers distance of 2,900 miles in 28. con secutive days.
£53,570,000 FOR NAVY PROGRAMME
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
The Cheer'O.
night be completed or in course of erection by the 1st of July, 1883 It will be seen that the need, for Borrett's Committee have agreed to money is very urgent, and Mrs cable the sum collected by thes variety entertainment. No less than £5,000 is wanted by July 1st if the maintenance grant for 12 houses is to be secured.
First Occupant Helps Builders."
officer who occupies the first house
It is interesting to learn, that the. to be erected, volunteered, if the builders would allow him, to take work. This he did, and proved so his share of the actual building useful, that his offer to help on the building of the other houses whe gladly accepted.
where the officers and their wives The houses have good gardens grow fruit and vegetables for which they find a ready sale to the gre gracers of Watford, so that the at least partially self supporting. The peaceful outdoor existe la as working wonders in the lives theso men, and helping them forget their disabilities and horrors which caused them.
Thanks of Committee. Mrs. Borrott wished ms express
route was equally successful.
The return journey by another
We all know the Cheer'0. We Experiments had been going on the time when it was opened in 1927 know what a real need it filled from corps, and it had now been decid-result of a request made by for many years regarding the tank ed that light and medium tanks of the Y.M.C.A. Headquarters. The here her deep appreciation of the General Duncan to Sir Arthur Yopp should be employed in combination, outcome of that letter and the reply assistance which has been given her and tank battalions had been re- to it, was that Lady Clementi or-mentioning in particular His Ex- organised on that basis.
ganised a ladies' committee and two cellency and Lady Perl, who have centres were opened, one in City Hall, the other in the Euro-L Q. Bird and the officers of the the consented to be patrons, Celonel pean Y.MLC.A., Kowloon. The H.K.V.D.C., who have put their Club was welcomed by the men and Drill Hall at the disposal of the was a success from its beginning. Committee for the performances. Later four ladies who had taken a Colonel Raikes, and the officers of big part in its running were de- the South Wales Borderers, for corated by H.M. the King.
their promise to loud memberavol With the closing of the City Hall the Welsh choir, and Colonel Boyes. for lending the string band of the Lincolns.
Also many local firms who have been kind enough to pro misu chocolates and cigarettes to be sold, for the funds, during the performance, and last but not least, the H.K.A.D.O. some of whose inembers are contributing to the programme.
RUGBY, March 9. Interesting developments record. ed by the First Lord of the Adit became increasingly difficult to miralty, Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsel', carry on the work done by the in the House of Commons yester Cheer O, and no permanent centre day in presenting the Navy Eati has been opened since. There is, mates of £63,570,000, include the bowever, a certain amount of money following:
in hand, and it was felt that if this All submarines have now been could be substantially augmented, it equipped with Davis Submarins would be possible to enter upon a rscape apparatus. Special escape definite scheme of re-organisation. hatches and indicator buoys ате It is proposed, if the site and money being Atted to all submarines. can be found, to build a permanent Triale of a boiler of the new xhut falling that, or in the mean- press type have been satisfactorily while, various places are suggested carried out and will be continued as reasonably suitable for a begin under service conditions in H.M.8. |ning. "Guardian."
Oil fuel produced from British coal by low temperature carbonisa- tion is being tried in a number of ships.
Fifteen capital ships and cruis- ers are now being fitted with cata- pults for aircraft.
BRITAINS TRADE WITH DENMARK
The Second Object.
$
A Good Show and a Good Cause.
parts, first, a variety entertainment, The entertainment will be in twa and second, a sketch arranged by the A.D.C.details are for the pre- sent a secret, but there is a doubt that it will be a really good show.
Do not forget April 7th and 8th come and bring along a party, and 50 give your bit to help two very
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QUESTION OF DISARMAMENT
We all know and appreciate the Cheer O, but the second object for which this entertainment is being got up, is not so well known The worthy causes. Partially Dianbled Officers Garden House Scheme was founded by a Mrs. MacDonnell in 1932. She was. atruok by the pitiful cases of a num ber of married ex-officers who were partially disabled and not able to do any réguler job, and her scheme was to build small houses where they could live rent free, with their families, for the remainder of their. RUGBY, March 9.
lives. The men whom she had parti- ON behalf of the Board of Trade cularly in mind were those who had it was stated in the House of nnd were, as a consequence, unit for been badly shell shocked or ghased, Commons yesterday. that the total the ordinary strain of the struggleTHE Prime Minister, Mr. Ram value of merchandise imported into for existance. the United Kingdom in 1832, from Denmark, was £40,558,327. The United Kingdom' exports to Den-
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE:]
A Gift of Land,
PREMIER AND SIR J. SIMUN IN PARIS
[BRITISH WIRELESS BEKVICE.]
RUOBY, March 9.
say MacDonald, when leaving for Geneva yesterday with the Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon said that they would try to help the Disarmament Conference to obtain some results which thes hoped would be a good contribus tion to world peace.
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mark during the same year amount- An anonymous donor gave a piece ed to £9.860,499.
of land at Watford, in Hertford When asked what steps the Gov- sinire, and with the money originally ernment were taking to correct collected, six houses were put up this adverse balance, the Parlia- and opened by Lord Knutsford in mentary Secretary to the Board of November, 1032.. The Government, The British Ministers spent last Trade said that the Government recognising the excellence of the night in Paris, and before renume were conducting trade negotiations scheme, guaranteed a maintenance ing their journey to-night, they with Denmark for that purpose. grant of £7:10 for each of twelvo will engage in conversations with He added that this very great houses for forty years, with the pro- the French Premier, M. Daladier discrepancy was considerably less viso that such grant would only be and the Foreign Secretary, M than for the year 1930-31,
paid, in respect of such houses a Paul Boncour.
by itself
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