HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1933
CONFERENCE
BRITAIN LEADS
In Davis Cup Tie Against Australia
London, July 14.
Great Britain have gained a definite advantage in their Davis "Cup tie against Australia as a result of the victory of F. J. Perry and G. P. Hughes over D. J. Turnbull and A. Quist, the young Australian pair who scored such a sensational triumph over Ellsworth Vides and Keith Gled- hill, the Ameried champions, at the Wimbledon champion ships.
The Australian captain took a Brave step in playing Turnbull and Quist, but these young play ers failed to reproduce their Wimbledon form and were de- feated by three sets to one,
SILVER
WATCH! Monday's Daily Press"
SPECIAL ARTICLE BY UPTON CLOSE
A special series of articles to the Daily Press, by Mr." Upton Close, one of Ameri- ca's
foremost experts on Far Eastern affairs, will start on Monday.
Mr. Upton Close is a realist, who has no belief in a coming Utopia. He sees in the Pacific area signs of a coming conflict of nations, too...harsh and ruthless as any in
Perry and Hughes proved experienced for the young Ans indians, and their combination stood them in god stead..
There was a greaf struggle in the first set which went to 12 games before the Englishmen won it. They kept up the pres- sure in the second and this they also won with the loss of four
games.
the past. Asia has awaken. ed, and is learning the wis dom of the West. Japan, Asia's natural leader will challenge Western predo- minance when her hour strikes.
zero
Mr. Upton Close in his first article analyses the signs which he has himself
TO
SUB-COMMITTEE
ADJOURN
DEADLOCK
STRONG EFFORTS FOR A MEDIATION
PREMIER TO REVIEW WORK DONE
DR. W. W. YEN
MR. STIMSON'S VISIT
Londoni, July 14. The Silver Sub-Committee was forced to temporarily abandon work when on the point of reaching an animous decision.
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The deadlock which arose over Senator Pittman's re- vised silver resolution, was due to the attitude of the Dutch who, at to-day's meeting, explained that they were unable to discuss the resolution until they had received instructions from their Government.
It is, believed that the committee will re-meet on Monday. Meanwhile, strong efforts for a mediation ure
on behind the scenes. going
It is learned in influential quarters of the Conference that a re-assembly is likely to be proposed for the Autumn, giving nearly a three months recess as a num... ber of the delegations' from the more distant countries are of the opinion that a longer adjournment, involving a second trip to London, is impossible.—Reuter,
witnessed of preparations A THREE MONTHS' RECESS
for the next war of White and Yellow peoples.
Whether
you agree or dis- agree, you should read the startling disclosures made by this authoritative writer.
Turnbull and Quist came back strongly in the third and did well to annex it at 6-3, but they could not withstand the fierce- ness of the Englishmen's on- slanght in the fourth. Both Perry and Hughes played.magni- ficently, and their victory should give the British team just that little bit of impetens needed for **VIETTFETTYTTELSESIETES
the two singles which will be played to-day.
Even if Perry loses to J. B. Crawford to-day, "Bunny" Aus- tin should be able
to carry
CONTINUE CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE ·
On International Peace And Justice
on
The League of Nations League Assembly report Manchuria will go down in his tory as one of the most important documents in the fight for internationa! peuce, decency and justice," declared Dr. Yen in his speech at a luncheon at the League of Nations Union,
The Japanese Aggression had upset the Far East balance and power which, unless re-establish- ed, would entail the gravest de- velopments on the Pacific.
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THOSE REBEL
WARSHIPS
Request For Their Return
Shanghai, July 14. It is revealed here that Ad- of Navy, miral Chen Shao Kuan, Minister ance anggested to General Chiang Kai Shek, Chair- Commission, to take over the man of the Nanking Military
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CHIANG KAI SHEK
And The Anti- Japanese Forces
Canton, July 14. Mr. Hsmo Fu Chen, a leading inember of the Kuomintang South-west Executive Commit- | tee, admitted in the vernaculars? press to-day that General Chiang Kai. Shek, chairman of the Nan- į king military commission; did Bend his own troops to Chachar Province to drive out General. Teng Yu Hsiang because of his anti-Japanese activities,"
This move on the part of Chiang
General Fang Chen Wu, who have Kai Shek is known to General Feng Yu Hejiang und his colleague, eight warships under the com- taken suitable measures
to cope mand of Vice-Admiral Shen with the invasion of the Nanking
forces. Mr. Hsiao said.. Hung Liel at Tsingtao.
Questioned whether Generals Fem Admiral Chen pointed out that and Fang could stand against the Shen Hang Lich is but a "land forces of Chiang Rai Shek, Mr. admiral who knows little about | Hsino intimated the outcome is naval affairs or navigation. His really immaterial, as victory or defeat should mean nothing "to eight ships required a monthly able and patriotic warriors who, expenses of $380,000. Admiral though in defeat, will go down Chen stressed, while the 50 ships history as heroes of the country. under the ministry of
Their stand against the Japanese, need navy only
according to this, veteran Kuo- 8370,000 i month for mintang feader, has evoked nation-
al admiration.
"General Chinng Kai Shek is.
upkeep.
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A
Remurking that trade with Owing to the then political China was only two per cent. of uncertainty resulting from the taking active measure to complete Britain's total foreign trade, and resignation of General Chang Mr. Hsiao continued: "Along the his deal of surrender to Japan," stressing the need for an increase, Hsueh Liang, General Chiang passes of the Great Wall only Dr. Yen said the development Kai Shek suggested that the Shihkew and Kalgoo remain in the of Sino-British Commercial re-matter should be put off to a who is deemed by Chiang as
band of General Feng Yu Hsiang, lations not only would result in a good profit for Britain, but
stumbling block to his perfect un- derstanding with Japan would also enable Britain
to execute one phase of the recom- mendations of the League report, Dr. Yen remarked on the won derful hospitality to the delegates to the Conference which he declared had created a lasting impression.
London, July 14. it is reliably reported that After a career marked with Senator Key Pittman will revise unexpected storm and stress, the his earlier statement in com- World Economic Conference de-mittee this afternoon" and in- cided to adjourn on July 27. No dicate that the United States did indication hitherto was given of not oppose the discussion. any proposed date of re-assembly,
Mr. Stimson, the former United States Secretary of State was an unexpected visitor to the Conference this morning when be Dr. Yen said it was obvious conversed, at lengths with his that the past and present mhuri Reuter successor, Mr. Cordell Hull.and North China was
Retivities of Japan in Manchuria
most dis turbing to world peace.
China was in no position to ex- ercise all the rights to which she is entitled under Article Fifteen of the Covenant. For ather reasons
but in Conference circles there were a few illusions regarding the prospect of an early re- meeting:
The only business of note
Britain through against Vivian Decision Of Congress transacted this morning consisted
McGrath.
The scores were 7-5, 6-4, 3-8, 6-3,-Reuter.
New System To Be
Cancelled?
Poona, July 14. It is understood that Mahatma Gandhi has definitely pronounced
his favour for the continuance of
civil disobedience though he is prepared to accept an honourable settlement with government after
negotiation. Reuter.
AMSTERDAM, July 14. THE French Lawn Tennis Federa
tion has convened a meeting in
A NOVEL PLAN Paris on July 22, when all Davis Cupations are to consider the possibility already expressed in the
POONA, July 13. Wimbledon meeting of cancelling' ALTHOUGH Mr. Gandhi is re-
of the discussions between the four chief wheat producing coun tries an the Soviet view arriving at some arrangement on
the subject of export restriction.
of
The decision to hold a plenary session became known following the meeting this morning of the steering committee of the Bureau at which it is understood dis. satisfaction was expressed re. garding situation, and it was felt that the desultory and incon- clusive talks ought to be checked. Consequently it was decided to
by July 21, at the latest, after which the two main commissions are to hold plenaries, and then the Bureau will meet on July 25 to take a final decision regarding calling a full plenary with a view to declaring an adjourn
the whole new system of qualifying, signed to the withdrawal of rounds in the Davis Cup and not the campaign of mass civil, disorder the committees to report playing matches scheduled for this obedience, he cannot entirely rid July, August and September.himself of the idea of bringing pressure on the government by this method.
Reuter.
The New Scheme.
AMSTERDAM, July 14.
EXCELLENT BOWLING
re-
As a result, according to a liable informant, Mr. Gandhi has evolved a rather novel plan for replacing mass, disobedieues by a scheme of "individual disobe. dience."
luctance.
ment...
To Adjourn.
London, July 14.
It was officially announced that the World Economic Conference will adjourn until July 27, when a Plenary Sessions will be held.
--Rriter.
she is not in a position to express her feelings of righteous indigna- tion and resentment.
Dr. Yen
mo-
more propitious moment.
Being leader of the Fukien naval.clique, Admiral Chen Sho Kuan is anxious to place all warships under the control of the ministry of navy. The naval officers in the north-east, while opposing Admiral Shen, Hung Lich,
"Chiang Kai Shek is reproved his Japanese friends for failure condition implied in the recent to oust Feng Yu Hsiang, which is entente, so the former has to show his good faith by eliminating Feng,"
In view of the military successes were reluctant to beaf anti-Japanese forces
under dominated by the Fukien clique. Generals Fen and Fang, Mr. Hsiao Realizing this feeling, Admiral contrasted their victories with the Chen sent the Ninghai, Yatsen, of General Chiang and urged all shameful non-resistance on the part and Haiyang to pursue the people should give due support to north-east squadron in southern anti-Japanese
troops: Central waters and force them to return to Shanghai.
Press
ITALIAN HONOUR FOR T. V. SOONG
It is learned that upon in- structions of Admiral Chen, a naval officer of the Ninghai went to Canton to interview General and that however,
Chen Chi Tang and requested he did not suggest for a ment that China intended
return to the
of the accept it as a fait accomplt or be Haihein and Shao. The officer resigned to the situation conceived was told, however, that the in perfidy created by violence and considered by the civilised world matter is in the hands of the to wind up the affairs to-date. Ar incompatible to the general South-west Political Council of the Order of St. Maurice rose
provisions of International "law. Central Pread.
Dr. Yen said that the measures
The Bureau has requested all complete Sub-Committees to their work not later than July 21. The Bureau will meet on July 25
plenary sessions will be held on July 26 or July 27 to declare the Conference adjourned. Reuter. Too Expensive an Experiment,
He said the question was
China must adopt were firstly; to put a pressure to Japan to a cept the Assembly report: second- ly; that China must take steps to strengthen her position coono- enable her to prolong resistance mically and politically in order to against Japan,
He was glad to notice the changed British altitude in this connection lately.
It is more and more realised that
Wheat Problems,
ROME, July 13, Haichi, SIGNOR Mussolini received Mr. TV Soong at the Palazzo Venezis at 6 o'clock this evening and personally presented him the Insignis of the Grand with
Welcome To Officers
(From Our Special Correspondent}
Lazarus, which has been bestowed upon the Chinese Finance Minis ter by the King of Italy, ". and Signor Mussolini had a long After the ceremony, Mr. Soong
and cordial conversation-Reuter.
the South Seas will create a good a big cruiser like the Hai Chi to
son among the overscas Chi- Admiral Ching Tik Kwang, the Hai nese there. Under the command of Chi proceeded to London in 1911 on the occasion of the coronation of H.M. King George V.
Rear-Admiral Keung Sai Yuen,
adviser of the First Group Army South, will be appointed high naval who led the three cruisers to the
and concurrently a member of the Bouth-west National Defence Com-. mittce. Public bodies here planning a welcome to the officers of the threo parships at Whampoa
Are
The Canton naval authorities are
LONDON, July 13. Government's attitude towards the The statement of the British proposals for the undertaking of
Cantos, July 14. It was divulged here to-day that large new public works and other
the three runaway gunboats Chu "It will be remembered that the
measures designed to diminish un-
Yu, Yung Hsiang and Hai Ou, which International Federation last year
employment was made in the plen-
together with the Hai Chi, Hai authorised the new scheme to begin
ary session of the Economic Com
Hain and Chao Ho revolted against in 1933 under which only zone semi-
mission of the World Conference apart for the question of support. Vice-Admiral Shen Hung Lieh at finalists of the Davis Cup may en- Reuter's informant, "attributing
Not Proportionate, by the President of the Board of ing the Leaguo decision, it is to Tsingtao, have arrived somewhere ter the 1834 competition, all others the plan to the Mahatm, says that having to participate in a quality. he feels that he is no longer able session on July 27 will leave the for each country to decide. The pay attention to the possibilities
It is likely that the plenary Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman.
Britain's interest, especially dur-off the Fukien coast en route to ing competition this July, August to carry the country on a mass die Bureau with the question of re- British Government held the view of China as a market and invest Ning Hai, Hai Yung and Yat Sen
one ing the present economic crisis, to Canton to join the local navy..
For fear of encountering the and September, and then only semi-, obedience policy, although he is finalists will be admitted for the only abandoning it with some re-assembly after a recess, and that at present nothing would be ment field.-Reuter.
which are sent down by Nanking 1934 competition.
power will be invested in the gained by her attempting to ex
to intercept the renegade warships, For instance if Japan failed to Meanwhile it is understood that Bureau
tend her public works programme. to summon delegates compete one year she could not, the plan has provoked opposition, when the World situation is more ed £100,000,000 to schemes of this
the Yung Hsiang, Chu Yu and Hai "We have in recent years 'devot-
Ou have sent wireless messages to challege in the succeeding years. with the Congress Party.
the three men-of-war at Whampoa -Router.
It provides for the choice of the favourable to the discussion of kind. The result has been that, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald presid- stating they will come to Canton hundred most intellectual and most the major problems on the origin. on an average, for every millioned at the meeting of the four before long. The three warships off religious members of Congress to
the Fukien const stated that coal sterling expended, we have employ- wheat exporting countries and con- embark upon a campaign which Donald, at the plenary session, two thousand men indirectly. From state of the conversations between and that they wanted a new supply
al agenda. Mr. Ramsay Mac- two thousand men directly and suming countries, when the present and provisions were badly needs will lead to their imprisonment and will thus obtain world sympathy will doubtless review the work that you will observe that this the representatives of Australia, as soon as they reached Kwaug with India.
Opposition to the plan has been of reaching an agreement on the
done and indicate the possibilities method of dealing with the pro- Canada, United States and Argen tung territorial waters,
blem is expensive,
tina was fully reviewed.
When the three war vessels 'Br aroused on the score that it is not problems remaining unsolved.
"In our view, it is unduly ex- The United States representative rive here, there will be six ocean- likely to affect in any way India's
pensive and it is an experiment said that no agreement among the going warcraft under the Canton final progress towards political It is understood that Canada, we are not going to repeat. We exporting countries containing navy. Commanding officers of these By Hedley Verityfreston Reuter
Australia, the United States and shall not reopen these schemes no specific figures had yet been pre-ships are natives of the North-east matter what may be done elsewhere pared. It was decided that the ex- and fear they may lose their posts Against Essex
the Argentine suggested that and we do not think we can, ureporting countries will consult with if their ships are taken to Nanking. IT is understood that Congress has
decided to continue civil dis-Russia limit her wheat exports fully participate in any interna- the Russian delegation to-morrow. The military authorities hold the
Goodwill Tour. obedience but h3a authorised to twenty-five million bushels tional scheme of similar status. and afterwards with the repre Gandhi to seek an interview with annually, but the Soviet "regard country may participate in these to show how far they can agree useful for the coastal defence of There are many ways in which a sentatives of the Danubian states view that after all such cruisers are the Viceroy with a view to settle this as out of all proportions with international schemes, out of their upon figures for the limitation of the South-west, or at least for the ment. Gandhi is writing the Viceroy forthwith-Reuter.
their normal export. They offer- own resources and for their con their exports.
suppression of piracy. It has been ed to assist experts in compiling venience and another is by leading American Attitude,
suggested that a good-will tour by ships. figures showing Russian produc money.
Dr. Colija (Holland) proposed the appointment of a sub-committer tion and exports for the past few
If wo are asked whether we of both the wheat importers, and years.
would participate in any schemes exporters for the purpose of com- for international public works, we ing to an agreement within the The resolution on co-operation shall say that so far as such schemes framework of the Conference..
are concerned they are the affairs with the Central Banks
Mr. Morgenthal (United States) over of each individual country. opposed and demanded that the which the work of. Monetary And if we were asked as a capi-exporters should first agree. Sub-Commission (two) was dead-tal market to provide money or The first main wheat-producing locked earlier in the week, and re- could not do so. We have come, bina export quota should be fifty to raise loans for this purpose we countries proposed that the Danu- sulted in the American refusal to to the conclusion that schemes of million bushels for Europe, but participate in the discussions this kind of international public Danubia is demanding 58,000,000, may still be discussed.
works, are a most unremunerative In another committee, it was
LONDON, July 14 ONE of the best bowling feats of the seaason was performed by H. Verity of Yorkshira who took al- together 17 wickets for 91 runs against Essex to enable the cham- pion county to win by an innings and 172 runs in only two days. The match was played at Loyton. A century by A.T. Barber en- abled Yorkshire to motel 340, the amateur contributing 101.
In their first visit to the wicket, Essex were dismissed for 104, and in the follow on, fated oven worse, Hedley Verity kittling them out for 64.
reraarkable figures
Verity's
Welt:-
O., M. R. W. 146. Inringe 27 10 47 B 2nd. Innings. ...... 14. -3 44 D
Reuter
POONA, later."
SILVER MARKET.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
LONDON, July 14.
ARE THE BILVER
TH LONDON
FOLLOWING QUOTATIONS ON MARKET TODAY!
July 14 July 13 SPOT 18.11/10 18 FORWARD......... 18.13/16 164
THE LONDON ON NEW YORK CROSS RATE TO-DAY WAS: £1 $4.78.
Unexpected Viitor.
Would Not Discuss It.
►
It is understood that there has way of dealing with the unemploy-decided to drop the proposals for been a reversal in the American get we could not participate in its British Wireless and Heuter.
ment problem. If a committan is a pact of economie non-agrecssion, attitude in this connection, and deliberations."
(Vontinued on Page-12.)
unable to locate the whereabouts of the three Nanking cruisers "Ning believed that they re, stil cruising Hai, Yat Sen and Hai Yang. It is somewhere in Kwangtung waters. possibly in the vicinity of Macao" OF: Swatow..
Press reports from Shanghai. state that the Ministry of Navy has sent the cruiser Hai Chau to the South with a view to "arging the three Canton warships to return North and that if necessary another cruiser named Yung Chuen will be sent to- these waters.
There is no official confirmation
of this report, but the Chinese forts at Bocch Tigris and Chang Chow are on the look out for these war-
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