HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1933.
SA £100,000,000 POLITICAL CRISIS
DAMAGE
ANOTHER CIVIL WAR ENGINEER ON
IN CHINA
Gen. Tsai Leads Troops
Against Nanking
FORCES REPORTED TO BE MOVING ON E. RIVER
(From Our Special Correspondent.)
Canton, December 4. The impending war between Fuklen and Nanking started to- day, according to a cablegram from Fukien received by the local military authorities this morning.
General Tsai Ting Kal, Commander of the Nineteenth Route Army, is said to have issued a general mobilization order, and that he himself will lead an army to attack Chekiarig. A portion War on a of his battalion will invade Southern Chekiang. gigantic scale is predicted to take place along the, borders of Fukien, Cheklang and Klangs within a week,
In view of the outbreak of civil strife between Fukien and Nanking the Political Council of the South-West, yesterday, issued a circular letter to all the members of the Council asking them to attend an urgent meeting to-day in order to discuss the Fukien situation.
-According to a report emanating from a military source, there is a fresh movement of troops in the East River region. The whole division under the command of General LI Chen Liang has been despatched to reinforce the troops under General Chang Sut. Kwel at Swatow and Mul Yuen. The division under the command of General Chang Dat has been transferred from Shun Fung, in Southern Klangst to Weichow to take up garrison duties in that
area,
In an interview with local Press representatives, a high mili- tary officer declared that the relative strength of sea, land and air forces of the Central Government are much superior to those in Fuklen but he stated that the 19th 'Route' Army is a hard nut to crack and can put up strong resistance. However, he believed that aerial combat will play an important part in the present struggle.
NANKING SEEKS HELP
THE SOUTH
Nanking, December 4."
The Government has decided to ask Ma Chão Chun, a C.EC mem- ber to accompany Chang Chi to! the South. They will visit Hong and Canton Kong first, then Kwangsi to interview C.E.C. mem- bers in those places and urge them to go to Nanking for a plenary session on December 20.-Reuter,
BANK NOTES NOW AT PAR
FROM
BANDITS KILL SIMEON KASPE
Confession by Bandit Leader
SERIOUS CHARGE! Demanding Money by Menaces from Crown
London, December 4.
At the resumption of the case against Mr. Gordon Haddon, Mr. G. D. Roberts, opening on behalf of the Director of Public Proseeu- tions, said the proceedings were instituted with the greatest re- luctance and only" because it ap- peared clear the defendant `ir- tended to persist. The only mean- ing in the letters sent to the King was that unless money was paid the defendant would publish throughout the world that He was an illegitimate son of the late Duke of Clarence. It was not re- velant to enquire into the truth or falsity of the allegation, but there was absolutely no evidence to support this assertion, as Had don never produced a witness nor a document to support his claim.
Defendant's solicitor undertook that Haddon would write no more letters or take the action threaten- ed in his previous letters.
Haddon was remanded 1 De- cember 12, The Magistrate stating it was undesirable to grant bail. Reuter.
[A message dated November 29, stated Mr. Clarence Guy Gordon Haddon, a consulting engineer who was recently in China, was arrest- ed yesterday in London charge of demanding inoney by menaces from the Crown.]
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LORD AND LADY
CAWDOR
Involved in Motor Accident
London, December 4. Lord and Lady Cawdor, who were seriously injured during the week-end in motor accident at North Leach" in the Cotswolds, both passed a fairly comfortable night and their condition was this morning unchanged. Their car collided with a motor lorry and Lady Cawdor suffered from a frac ture of the skull, concussion and shock, while Lord Cawdor had six broken and head cuts- British Wireless.
riba
DUTIES TO BE REMOVED
French Government's Decision
Harbin, December 4. With the arrest of seven out of Simeon Canton, December 4. the nine kidnappers of .Notes of the Provincial Bank Kaspe, the 24-year old son of the
London, December. 4. and Municipal Bank are now cir-wealthy owner of the Hotel Mot
Although no oficial announce- culating in the city at par value. derne, it is learned that Kaspe
ment has been made in Paris, head 0 telegramas anticipate an early re- The properties owned by the 1 was shot through the Municipal Bank were sold by November 24 and his body buried moval by the French Government auction yesterday and realised at Erhtientantze, a small Chines
of discriminatory" duties against 840.000 value. The auction will be Eastern Railway settlement 4 British goods to which strong ex-
miles west of Earbin. continued to-day-Central .Press.
Police have proceeded to Erh-ception has been taken. It is un- tientantze 00 bring back the corpse.
DICTATORSHIP NOT
"WANTED
Canton, December 4. The Southwest C.E.C. and C.S.C. of the Kuomintang- called a mecting yesterday in which over twenty members were present at the Political Council building.
The most important discussion was the Fukien matter and the uniting of northern generals in order to overthrow the dictator- ship if necessary in the next step. As the Southwest leaders have asked General Chen Min-shu and Lee Chi-shim to stop further re-
Those arrested include a form-
I er detective superintendent nam-
ed Martinoff. Shots were exchang- ed when the arrests were effected. One of the kidnappers was shot dead while another, who had been. wounded, managed to elude cap- ture.
The police are withholding in- formation concerning the arrest of five members of a White Rus- sian refuge organization on A charge of complicity in the kid- napping and murder.
The news of Kaspe's death has horrified Harbin. A very popular member of Harbin's ́ younger set: Kaspe was known throughout the Far East as a pianist of exception- al capabilities. He was a Russian
hel movements in Fukien and at by birth but became a naturalised
the same time asked General Chiang Kai-shek and Mr. Wang Ching-wel to leave Nanking as ex- pressed in telegram the other
French subject. Reuter...
Serious Fire In Turkish Capital
Stanbul, Deo. 4. Damage estimated at a E£1,000,- 000 and the destruction of 500,000 paralyse documents is likely to judical work, sums up the havoc caused by the fire, -
A wide enquiry is proceeding, to discover whether the fire was caused by arson.-Reuter,
London, December 4.
A great fre has burnt down the Courts, which old Stanbul Law stood alongside the Santa Sophia Cathedral..
It is feared that the very strong wind may cause the fire to ex tend.-Reuter.
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J
IN SPAIN
Leftist Determined To Cause Trouble
Madrid, December. 4. Rumours are current that the Spanish cortes left wing party intend to provoke" A rising to prevent the Cortes meeting on Friday, Whatever the result of the "Repeat" elections, the poli- tical situation is most obscure.
There is a movement afoot to provoke an immediate crisis in the Cabinet and the immediate dissolution of the Cortes is con- sidered possible in view of the af the fact that the majority Deputies are avowed Monarchists, seeking restoration.
The Republicans are "proclaim- elections ing the need for new. controlled by the United Republi can Front,
JAPAN'S COMMERCIAL MENACE TO EUROPE
DISCUSSED BY MUSSOLINI AND LITVINOFF
King Of Italy Receives Russian Foreign Commissar
Rome, December 4. The King received M, Litvinoff this morning and conversed with him for Afteen minutes,
Italian Non-Aggression Pact' con- tains "a clause prohibiting either party from entering into commer- clal agreement which might pre-
Stambul, Dec. 4.
Though it is unomcially con- judice the interests of the other; The Are which broke out in the
Armed, It is belleved Japan was hence it is indicated that agree discussed with Mussolini yesterday.ment between Russia and the city yesterday is still raging. All the fre brigades available have
M. Litymor referred to Russia's United States contains no threat to been called to the scene but are
fears of Japanese Imperialism ti Italian interests. the Far East. Sig. Mussolini had It is understood that M. Litvin unable to check the flames.
placed the The Law Court's archives have Right Party in the strongest po previously not disclosed his atti- not has kept in clase telephone probably tude towards Japan, except with touch with the Soviet Dictator, M. been lost. A high wind is fan-sition, and they will ning flames 200 feet high.
stick at nothing to undo the anti-reference to her growing economic. V, Stalin, and that M. Litvinom is believed that to be well satisfied Church legislation, especially the strength Laical schooling, and to
with the results-Reuter. the confiscated, estates-Reuter.
STATE OF "PREVENTION**
The wonderful mosaics of the Cathedral of St. Sophia, which were only recently restored, and the famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque, are also threatened. Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Special Correspondent)
London. December 4. Following are the Silver Quota- tions on the Eondon market to- day:-
Nov. 4 Dec. 1 18.9/16 18.9/16
Spot
18 Forward
18 The London on New York cross rate to-day closed at £=U.8. 5.15t
MOLLISON RETURNS”-
TO ENGLAND
London, Dec. 2.
The famous airman, Mr. James Mollison, arrived at Plymouth yesterday from the United States where he and his wife; formerly Miss Amr " Johnsoc, remained East to successful after their West Atlantic fight in the sum-
The
victory bas
restore
Madrid. Later,
A state of "prevention" has been declared throughout Spain to enable the Government to meet any outbreak or any attempt to provoke outbreaks to-day.-. Reuter.
During the fortnight prior to M. Litvinoff's arrival the Italian Press, whether by coincidence or design, was filled with articles pointing, a warning finger at Japan's commer- cial menace in Europe whom it urged to unit to meet it.-Reuter.
ALL IMPORTANT SUBJECTS DISCUSSED.
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of seven
TO "MAINTAIN WORLD PEACE
Rome, Nov. 29. Foreign Press reports to the e fect that Benito Mussolini is striv Ing to form a group Powers to assure the maintenance of world peace are characterized here a lacking any foundation.
Although II Duce is known, to A communique issued after the favour the reorganisation of the so as to 11- conversations between the Italian League of Nations
States of Premier. Signor Mussolini," and clade.... the United the Soviet Foreign Commissar, M.America and the Soviet Union, as Maxim Litvinom, yesterday, indi- well as Germany and Japan, his cates that all the questions likely initiative In this respect is not to disturb world peace were dis- considered as promisng any spe
cess at the present moment. Transocean.
It is considered that the De mocratic regime is doomed, de- spite the efforts at unity made by the Republican Centre Party. The country is passing through one of the most critical situations in its history.
Ninety-five seats still remaind-cussed. ed to be filled at the second ballot yesterday.--Reuter
17
Polling began throughout Spain on November 9 to elect 490 De
Rome, December 4.
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It is ascertained that there was a complete identity of views be- tween Italy and Russia on inter- national questions, which
Will
puties for the Second Cortes and, doubtless result in close diplomatic US. EXPORTS TO
though confusion still existed on November 21 in regard to the election results, the estimate of
co-operation. Conciliation was the main theme.
It is learned that a determined
the state of the chief Parties was effort is likely to be made to im
given as follows:--
of
·
Right 100 sets. Radicals 66 seats, Monarchists 20 seats, Socialists 21 seats. Reuter.
NUNS STONED
Madrid, December 4. mer.
aviators suffered minar Both
Several nuns were stoned and their machine beaten by extremists in some dis injuries when
when the city alighted" to boggy land, 60 miles tricts
they from New York. They made a voted in the second election ballot and have since yesterday, having their veils torn good recovery been on hilday in Bermuda.
Referring to the schemes for a The nuns had been advised by trans-Atlantic. air service, Mr. the authorities "to vote late, in Mollison expressed a view that order to avoid the crowds, but the only practicable all the year round route was via the Azores and Bermuda-British Wireless Service.
derstood the French Ambassador in London win to-day see. Mr. Runciman at the Board of Trade. The British Government's notice the Tariff of withdrawal from Truce becomes operative Thursday.-British Wireless,
on
OI.
few electors got up early to vote and the nuns arrived at the polls during the busiest period of the
day.
Strong police precautions pre- vented serious disorders Reuter.
QUESTIONABLE TACTICS,
Madrid, Nov. 29.
prove the strained Russian-Ger- man relations in connection with which Signor Mussolini will use his Influence with Chancellor Hitler.
It is pointed out that Russia is anxious to-be on good terms with Germany who, with big interests in Russia, Is likely to respond promptly, and it is hoped even- tually to culminate a Russian- German Pact of non-aggression similar to the Pacts between Russia
and her neighbours
~'A' FIVE POWER PACT, The way will then be clear for ́Russia to resume her former, place
in the concert of Europe and for a further attempt to bring Ger-
many and France together. In connection with this, Russia and Italy, who are both on good terms with France, will act as inter- mediaries
The next logical step is the ex- tension of the Four Power Pact was al- to a Five Power Fact, but specu- The Barrios Ministry most broken up to-day, owing to lation on this connection is pre- the resignation of Radical-Social-mathre"
1st Minister of Justice Senor Bo- It is believed that the Russian- tella Asensi, but as President Japanese relations were also dis- Zamora is anxious to avoid a cussed, but there is no indication
RUSSIA
Special Facilities To Be Organised
New York, Dec. 4. Representations have been made to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in connection with the creation of a bank to finance American-exports to Russia.
According to the Journal of Commerce the scheme contem- plates the creating of a fund of
Boviet interested in trade to which the RF.C. ia ask ed to contribute on a dollar for dollar basis-Renter.
$100,000,000 to be subscribed by exporters
"MORE EMPLOYED" IN" AMERICA
Washington Dec.
Mr. Ickes estimates that 3,000,-
publie works between Oct. 5 and Nov 5-Retiler."
MR. THOMAS' REPLY TO ministerial, crisis before zier: Stin that anything was decided in this 1000 people were reemployed on
DE VALERA
Expected To Be Made Public To-day
London, Dec. 4
It is xpected the Becretary for the Dominions, Mr. 3. H. Thomas.
will to-day despatch a reply to a note recently received from Mr. de Valera in which the latter is understood to have requested a statement as, to the attitude of the United Kingdom Government
Irish Republic. The contents of Mr. Thomas' communication are likely to be made public to-mor- row, when in the House of Com- mans the Secretary for Dominions
The phrasing of the Russian-
day's run-off elections the breach connection. was hurriedly closed by Minister of Education Senor Baroues tak- ing over the Ministry of Justice.
The motive of Asenal's resigna- tion appears to have been disap- proval of the proposed sporadic electoral alliances between the Ra- dical-Socialists And the Right wing groups...
"The newspaper " Bocialista" asserts that Asensi protested against the questionable election tactics of certain political parties" and strongly advocated the annul- ment of the elections of Novem binet was held at 10, Downing ber 19, reconvoking the constituent Street, this morning at which, it Cortes which was dissolved prior to is understood, the position which the last elections. has arisen between Great Britain
His proposals are said to have
and the Irish Free State was confound no favour with 'his' colleages sidered British Wireless.
day. Northern generals were quite RAJA'S PLEA FOR towards the declaration of MORE UNREST IN sources, Foreign Minister Alboraçe,
agreed with the idea and they have decided to support the move- ment-Central Press
GERMAN POLICE FOR SHANGHAI
To Reorganise Chinese Force
FREE STATE
Offers To Intervene will reply to a question by a Dri-Telephone Wires Cut:
"In Fukien
vate member, who will ask him "If he win take immediate steps to bring to the Irish notice of natives of the
ree. State, both in this country and the Free State, the disadvan Shanghai, December 4:
tages which they will suffer, both Raja Bahadur Singh of Tepal, who is at present in Shanghai, in status and in way of entering has wired to Mr. Wang Ching-wel, this country from a declaration President of the Executave. Yuan, of the Irish Free State as a re- requesting permission to proceed public."
to Fukien and plead with the
rebels to settle their differences In a House of Commons atate with Nanking without resorting ment made last month Mr. Thomas to warfare.
Roads Blocked
and he consequently announced his résignation in the course of to-day's Cabinet Council
According to reports from other
Labour MinisterPisunger and Minister of the Marine Romero had also threatened to resign but were finally prevailed upon to stick to their posts-Transocean.
WOMEN FLY TASMAN SEA
Successful Flight After 16 Hours
Dublin, Dec. The town of Macroon County Cork, was isolated by the cutting of telegraph and telephone wires and the blocking of roads wEN felled trees when Gen." O'Duffy addressed a meeting to-day. The police and military had to cut their way through the barricades declared that the three measures reach the town to preserve Mr. Wang Ching-wei replied. then before the Irish Free State order.
A Zealand, Dec. 4 It is anticipated the Govern advising the Raja to carefully con- Parliament condicted with the
ment will take action against The well-known Australian air- sider his contemplated trip to Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 and Fukien pending settlement of emphasised the point that Mr. the Blue Shirts following their man, Mr. C. T. P. Ulm, arrived de Valera could not expect to have defiance of the ban on wearing at New Flymouth yesterday from The Raja is opening branches a Republic and at the same time bine skirts by prominent blue Sydney, after a 16-hour fight, in the Far East of the World Fel- enjoy all advantages, both political shrta, notably Mr. Blythe, who was His wife and his secretary sc lowships of the Faiths, which re- and economic, of being a membervice-President and Minister of companied him, and are the first Finance in the Cosgrave Govern- two women to cross the Tasman cently held at a conference in of the British Empire.
Bea by airReuter Chicago-Reuter,
A special meeting of the Cement. Reuter.
Berlin, December: 4. It is stated that the, former Bocialist police chiefs of Berlin, Herr Weiss and Berr Crzesinski, have arrived in China, having being summoned to Shanghai to reorganise the Chinese police, - - the trouble.
Before leaving Paris, Herr Weiss wrote to a number of former col- laborators in the Berlin police. Some, it is believed, have agreed to join him, Reuter.
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