HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24, 1934.
HIROTA STATES JAPAN'S FOREIGN A WHITE ROBED THE DOLLAR AND Germany's Reply To French
POLICY
NO HOSTILE INTENTIONS
ΤΟ
TOWARDS RUSSIA
ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT
OF MANCHUKUO
Determined to Maintain Peace
in the Far East
1
Tokyo, January 23, Following the New Year recess, the Diet re-assembled this morning.
The Premier and Foreign Minister addressed the Up per House this morning and are repeating their speeches in the Lower House this afternoon, when the Finance Minister will present and explain the Budget.
General Araki's resignation from the post of War. Minister is not expected to affect the political situation, although a quieter session of the Diet is anticipated, as the politicians had planned to subject him to very severe "questioning regarding military expenditure and discipline.
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"JAPAN
HAS NOTHING TO FEAR”
The following is the substance
of
kua alone, but for the peace of the Orient and the Peace of World.
RESIGNATION OF GEN. ARAKI
The
Is Japan On Defensive?
London, January 23.
of resignation
General Araki, Japan's leading militarist politician, must naturally raise the hope that it may mark the be- ginning of a change in Japanese foreign policy.
At present, however, says the Times, in a leading article to-day there is no clear evidence of any such tendency.
Although the civilian Ministers have certainly complained about the vast expenditure entailed in the pacification of Manchuria and
VICTIM'
Of Malicious Critics
London, January 23
The prowess of his soldiers and his own insatiable loquacity kept the limelight for Gen. Araki in two years, declares the Manches ter Guardian. but his colleagues did not always pay attention to his orders, For example his sug- gestion for an international con- on Far Eastern affairs, ference and it is impossible to say how helped snubs for courteous pneumonia to be the cause of his resignation.
Hirota has given him a send off while Japan appears in her old role as a white robed victim of malicious critics.
While Hirota is cocing Uke a dove. Kaganovitch is bellowing, like a bull in Moscow. His speech point of emphasis to gives a Hireta's.
It seems for the moment the on military and naval prepara-
have not Japanese Government is anxious tions, their murmurs greatly reduced the second high-verbally to satisfy the Soviet, and öre worth. They provide only a est budget in the history of Japan. its actions alone show what words reliable close on Araki's resigna thor-Renter.
SOME FEAKS ALLAYED
STERLING
No Stabilisation Agreement
Aide Memoire
REICHSGOVERNMENT ADHERES TO
ITS DEMAND FOR EQUALITY
London, January 23. The continued steadiness of the dollar has given further rise to ru mours of a possible Anglo-American stabilisation agreement, but the [Special to the Beas Kong Dally
Press" (Copyright.)}
suggestion is not taken seriously in highest quarters which point, out the alms of the two Exchange
Paris, January 33. The contents of the German cally opposed.
the Equalisation Funds are diametri-
answer to "The Financial News" believes Government's American authorities are buying French alde memoire on Disarma sterling
the ments having been' officially com- amount required by gold purchases municated to the French Cabinet of foreign exchange reserve is the Boncour on Monday, leading poli- and points out that accumulation by M. Chautemps and M. Paul only way to prevent appreciation tical circles in Paris have had an in the dollar.
over
and
above
The American trade balance will be favourably affected by the de- preciation of the dollar in the next six months by the repatriation of American capital, foreign buying authorities are not in position to of American securities and the US neutralise the movement by buying a sufficient amount of gold, espe- clally as the Bank of France is unlikely to allow wholesale with- On the other hand, there are
drawals to non-gold standard coun- features in the speech of Mr.
tries. It is pointed out that the Hirota, the Foreign Minister, which may allay some of the fears SOME CONCRETE PROOF | only way to discourage a flight to the dollar would be through a fur- aroused
NEEDED" by this policy and by
ther rise in the gold price, but it General Araki's utterances. "
is doubtful whether the authorities will embark on such a polley on the eve of big Government opera-
The effect of Mr. Hirota's dis- claimer of any hostile intentions towards Russia will doubtless be strengthened if the negotiations between Manchukuo and the So- viet Union on the question of the sale of the Chinese Eastern Rail- way begin to make progress.
militarist
American Buys Gold
GERMANY'S REPLY TO BRITAIN
on
London, January 23. The text of Germany's reply to
"alde memotre" the French Disarmament has been communi- cated to the British Government. The document is being carefully
iments.
studied by the appropriate deport-
} The German observations in reply to questions asked by the opportunity to form a preliminary British Ambassador in Berlin, after opinion about its true purport. The his visit to London last month, are first fact that emerges is that tre also undergoing "careful examina- Sir John Simon, the Foreign Reichsgovernment adheres to its lon in London. demand for immediate equality; status in armaments as regards Secretary, who returned to London same time that offensive weapons afternoon with the Prime Minis- effectives and material and at the on Saturday, consuited yesterday. of all kinds should be immediately ter, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, on his conversations in Geneva last week. regarding Disarmament. destroyed."
It is understood that the ques-
In Franch circles the view pre- vails that the German answer does not reveal the same encouraging tion of Disarmament will come be- as the French Government had Wednesday.-British Wireless Ser- possibilities for mutual negotiation fore the Cabinet at its meeting on tried to create. `-
FRENCH TO STUDY NOTE.
Important factors contained in the French note on this subject were (1), an offer. to reduce the French air forces by half; (2) the avoidance
â probabtionary period."
of
DIRECT NEGOTIATION 'FAILS.
Eume. January 23. Elrota's assertion of Japan'stions-Reuter. pacific policy, especially his denial of war-like intentions to Russia.
London. January. 23. was received with satisfaction in Italy where Japan's activities in
Of an unusually large amount. соп- the Far East had aroused sfderable fears of a new naval Gold to the value of £1,360,000 was the London Russo-offered to-day a armaments race Japanese war, with Vladivostock open market, a considerable por- as the prize were regarded "as a dion it is believed was taken by
America-Reuter. subjects the Litvinoft-Mussolini serious possiblity and one of the discussions.
Italians. nevertheless, feel
concrete some
proof
and
No British reader of the sum- mary of Mr. Hirota's speech, says The Times. can fail to be impress- ed by what may fairly be described as its defensive character. Japan's Manchuria, action in the
Shanghai and elsewhere has pro-
(even in voked uneasiness friendly country) which is looking Russia is to be reassured and fur- for evidence that Japanese ther
regained have really statesmen control of the country and of its
the
of Mr. Hirota's speech.
I think it behooves our "The Japanese Government was
Government and People, always obliged to serve notice of with-
mindful of the Imperial rescript drawal from the League
to exert their efforts unremitting- Nations on March 27, last year. because the Manchurian. Incidently in assisting the healthy growth and questions regarding the state of the New State. of Manchukuo showed that there The Japanese Government has
responsibilities for was no agreement between Japan serious and the League on fundamental" maintenance of peace in East Asia and has a firm, resolve in that re- principles of preserving peace in
gard. But what is more essential East Asia.
At the time when this decisive in the matter, is the stabilisation Our Government step was taken, his Majesty the of China herself.
sincerely hopes for .the poll- Emperor graciously issued a re- script ponting out clearly and pre-tical and economic rehabilitation It hopes that she will cisely the path this, nation should of China
be enabled to unite with Japan in henceforth pursue.
performing the obvious mission of both Japan and China to contri- It reals: Now that Manchu-
bute through mutual aid and co- kuo has been founded, our Empire operation to the peaceful develop- deems it essential to, respect the
ment of their part of the Globe." independence of the New State
CHINA BELIES HOPES. and to encourage its healthy de-
"Unfortunately, the actual situa- velopment in order that sources of evil in the Far East may be eradition of present-day China belies cated and enduring peace thereby all such hopes. established.
IMPERIAL RESCRIPT.
evermore, attitude
we desire
"It has been repotred that of the Chinese Government, late
In
fortunes.
IMPERIALISTIC DESIGNS
of
on
:
this Japan's assertions are requisite if ENTHRONEMENT
The Dally Herald, on the other hand, says that there is now no further room for doubt of Japan's vast Imperialistic designs in East- err. Asla.
United States naval arma- rent is to be prevented, for it is the opinion that Japan iş alarm- the ed at America regarding safety of United States' posses- sions in the Pacific.
The Italian Press has recently repeatedly referred to the Yellow peril, Il Duce himself several times insisted that Europe must meet it,
The "peril" as far as Italy is ccr.cerned is mainly commercial in
and view of severe Japanese compett- tion with Italian traders markets:
It describes Mr. Hirota's speech as an announcement to the world at large of her intention, under the
They aver that the pretext of stabilisation. to bring commercial chaos in the World's under her own control, the whole markets, to which Hirota refers of China.
to a great" extent is due to the Fortunately, ambition is not Japanese themselves. Imperial- achievement, Japanese
References to Japan leaving the ism is likely to destroy itself in League are regarded with certain the effort to carry out his grand-comprehension in view of Italy's lose plan, Reuter.
own disposition in the matter, but no opinion is expressed on the merits of the question on which the rupture took place.-Reuter.
"However, the advancement of international peace is what, as realising the mistake of persisting Incident. Despite the fundamental their Anti Japanese attitude differences in both the theory and and our toward enterprises of have decided to take steps locking Constitution of State of the two ..peace shalt sustain no change. By toward the rectification of Sino-countries, we have always endea-
quitting the League and embark- Japanese relations, but so far no ing on a course of its own, our concrete evidence has come to our Empire does not mean that it will notice to confirm the truth of this stand aloof in the extreme Orient. report. nor that it will isolate itself there. by from the Fraternity of Nations.
It is our desire to promote mutual signs of sincerity of her part.: confidence between
Should China appreciate our true motives and give tangible Japan would be glad to reciprocate and to meet her more than half way in a spirit of goodwill,
voured to keep on, good neighbour- y terms with Soviet Russia and sought solution of all questions by pacific means.
N
tutublidht
SILVER MARKET ·
OF PU YI
With
To "Commune
The Spirits Of Heaven"
.The
Changchun, January 23. ceremonies in connection with Mr. Henry Pu T's ascensión to the throne of Manchukuo on
March 1 include his prostration at daybreak on an earther alter, on which he will commune with the spirits of Heaven."
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Paris, January 22. The German reply to the French
It is, however, emphasized that alde memoire on disarmament was the German text will be exhaus-officially communicated by Premier tively examined in a conciliatory Chautemps to Foreign Minister spirit. The French reply to Ger- Paul Boncour and other members many will have to be drawn up by of the ministry in the course of the French cabinet which expects Monday's cabinet council. Discus- sion on the German note has been to be able to answer by the end
postponed for the time being as of this week...
the document will be closely scru The opinion is expressed by men tinised by the three Ministers of Daladier, Minister Defence-War in authoritative positions that the reply will be made to the Chair-Air Minister Cet, Minister for man of the Disarmament Confer ence, Mr. Henderson, that the method of direct negotiation be- tween France and Germany pro- posed by "him had hot led to the Thereupon the expected results. sessions of the "small committee to be held on February 10, in Lon- don, could arrive at any decision;
Marine Sarraut-before the cabinet will take up the question of what France's next move will be
Transocean Kuo Min.'
reply to the German statement.-
for continuing the work of Dis- ANOTHER FRENCH
SENSATION
armament Conference at Geneva that they might think ft. More over, the possibility is not exclud- ed that Sir John Simon's proposal for a meeting in Paris of the four
and Italy might again May Cause Downfall Great Powers, Germany, England.
Of Government
France
come to the front, although gen- erally speaking there is not much
Paris, January 23: The life of the "Government is
Rising, the new Emperor will re-sympathy for the plan in France. At any rate the hope of arriving game tangible disarmament ceive the fade seal of office in ac-
agreement at this momert seems cordance with the tradition dating at
The utmost to diminish rapidly. from the Chow Dynasty.-Rester.
CHINA NOT TO RECOGNISE that seems possible just now-in again threatened with the dis- French.opinion is the agreement closures following the arrest to
of a banker. Georges MANCHUKUO.
that everything stays exactly as it day
and an ex-clothes is with the proviso that each signa-Alexandre
sums estimated £2,500,000. tory is free to recover liberty of dealer who is charged swindling action in ease any other party to the" agreement starts re-arming. Berlin, January 22. It is emphasized that these repre- China will continue to stand by sent merely French opinion at the her refusal to recognise the state moment but the whole situation radical changes London, January 23.
of affairs "created by Japan's ac-may undergo Following are the Silver Quotation in the Far East, declared the should the British Government, as the expected. take the initiative by Chinese representative
radical action.. tions on the London market to-
League Council. Dr. Wellington adopting some day:-
Jan. 23 Jan: 22 00 in an interview with the Transocean Kuo Min. 191 19%
the Geneva
of correspondent "Spot
19.9/16 19.11.16 "Berliner Tageblatt" published on The London on New York cross
Monday evening. The Chinese statesman pointed out that Japan rates to-day at 2 p.m. closed at
was extending the area occupied. £5.01.
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Forward
on
TRANQUILITY OF EAST. "Especially since the establish- our Empire and all other Powers and to make
ment of Manchukuo, the Japanese Government has been acting solely throughout the World."
Mr. Hirota continued: "I am "It is gratifying, to know that upon the conviction that the pro- per adjustment of the tri-partite convinced that, if we all unite in North China, which is under the our endeavours to act in accord-i control of the Pelping Political relationship between Japan, Man- ance with the wishes of our Committee, remains comparatively chukuo and the Soviet Union was
In view of the important
of paramount importance" for the August Sovereign; the World will quiet. surely come to realise the fairness rights and interests of Japan in tranquility of East Asia. Japan is milltary and justice of Japan's position and that region and of its territorial setting up certainly no
establishments along the Manchu ASTARALANANEL Á by her troops evidently with the bright will be the future of our contiguity with Manchukuo and Empire. Personally speaking, in also from the standpoint of the kuo-Soviet frontiers. notwithstand- Agreement, the ing the Moscow propaganda to the obedience of the Imperial Message, Tangku I am determined to use every ounce question of the maintenance of contrary. of my energy. to carry out our peace and order in North China nazional policy by diplomatie is of special concern to Japan. She means in the interest of world expects China to see to it that nothing will happen that may peace."
Mean "Fortunately, to-day after Qur bring chaos to that area. withdrawal from the League, the while, we are watching, not with commercial as well as diplomatic out grave misgivings, the activities relations between Japan and the of the Communist Party and in- friendly Powers in general have creasing rampancy of "red armies" bëcorne even closer
more in China. cordial than before.
and
I wish to avall myself of this occasion to dwell somewhat on the recent phases of our relations with those countries which are situated In our immediate neighbourhood.
Truce
"Indeed it is only as part of the above mentioned friendly policy that Japan has undertaken since last June to act as intermediary between Manchukuo and the Soviet Union in their negotiations on the proposed transfer of the North Manchurian Railway."
LOSS OF THE ATLANTIQUE .
French Court Orders t
Insurance Payment
8
object of amalgamating the East- ern parts of Mongolia with Man- churia. The speed with which this aim could be realised depend- ed largely on the development of relations between Japan and Russia. Although the recent re- ports appeared to indicate that tension is 'somewhat allayed
is
question whether this is not a matter of the calm before the storm. The forthcoming coronation of Prince Pu Vi 85
is Emperor
to not calculated change the actual situation---Ja- pan's dominating infuerice Paris, January 23. The Seine Commercial Court has Manchurian affairs. In conclusion, It is earnestly hoped that the decided that the French Liner Dr. Wellington Koo touched on the which mysteriously friendly and fruitful relations ex- North Manchurian Railway nego- Atlantique, tlations, which have unfortunate-caught fire in the English Channel isting between Chins and Ger- ly been at a standstill for some on January 4, 1933, is irreparable, many, Germany's renunciation of time past, will soon be resumed.
and has ordered the insurers to her extra territorial rights not, pay 170,000,000 franes and costs-only having left the security of JAPAN AND U.S.A.
Reuter.
"Such being the case, I am sure that before long the Soviet Union must come to appreciate fully the true intentions 'Japan,
01
on
Germans in China unimpaired but
RELATIONS WITH SOVIET. "Regarding Japan's relations with the Soviet Union, it, may be recalled that, spbsequent to the conclusion of the Felping Basic Treaty in 1925, normal contact was MANCHUKUO PROGRESS.
maintained between the two coun- "Manchukuo thanks to the tire-
tries and that, even after the less labours of His Excellency the Manchurian Incident, there was Regent and of the Government
thorough mutual understanding Authorities and also to the whole-between the two Powers of their "It may be definitely stated hearted assistance and collabora respective positions so that no that between Japan and the United extended, to her by this difficult question was encounter-States of America there exists no tion
question that is intrinsically dif country, true to the spirit of the
cd." Japan-Manchukuo Protocol,
recently the-ficult of solution, far from having been making steady progress along attitude of the Soviet Union to any thought of picking a quarrel all lines of her constructive work.
wards Japan seems to have under- with America, Japan fervently de- "At "In ordering the various Govern- gone a change of some sort. "It is sires. American. friendship. mental institutions, especially in most surprising and regrettable the same time, I am conûdent the maintenance of law and order, that the Soviet Union should now that the United States will not fail In the development of industry and take to broadcasting at Home and to appraise correctly Japan's post- communication, in the consolida- abroad through the Press and tion in East Asia.. tion of national finance and in the other channels unwarranted criti-
"Only for the time following advancement of educational and cisms directed against Japan and culture, signal "success has been circulate exaggerated stories about the outbreak of the Manchurian
aggravations of this or that situa Incident, public opinion in Ameri- chairmanship of Sir Samuel Wu- Suffering From Septic Throat
achieved.
+1
has
"However,
more
:
Ca
was aroused against Japan
"" Moreover, a decision is about tion, evidently for the political to be made on the establishment and diplomatic purposes which bringing about something like tem- are calculated to Dorary estrangement of the two peoples. It is hardly necessary to of a Monarchical Regime, which such rumours has been so eagerly awaited by all serve.
"Japan has consistently pre-reiterate that Japan is actuated her people and which will go far
and equitable by no ulterior motive other than to solidify the foundations of Man-served her fair chukuo as a young and indepen-attitude toward the Soviet Union her desire to establish enduring dent Nation. This is a matter of throughout these years past be- peace in East Asia. congratulation, not for Manchu- tore and after the Manchurian
(Continged on Page, 12).
BATTLE AGAINST
LEPROSY
Drive To Secure Helpers
London, Jan. 22. "The British Empire Leprosy Relief Association has established. under the a special committee.
actually increased a warmth of relationships as shown by the happy facts that trade is favour- ably developing and Germany's export trade increasing. German advisers in China are rendering" valuable services.-Transocean Kub Min.
SIR CUNLIFFE LISTER
son, to raise a fund for the pur-
London, January 23. pose of supplying non-medical workers to help in the Leper Thé Colonial Ofice has received Colonies and in leprosy prevention a telegram from Nairobi that Str Cunliffe Lister's tour in East units in Africa and the East.
The Committee is appealing for Africa will be interrupted for some severe septic sponsors to finance each recruit days owing to a for training and for five years' throat, probably due to dust
Reuter. service-Reuter,
The Press alleges that Alexandre bribed police, directors of com panles headed by Alexandre and include a number of high officers of the Legion of Honour..
The police are taking precau- tions against disorders outside the Chamber of Deputies-Reuter."
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