JAPAN'S
POLICY IN EXPLAINED
"We Do Not Mean To Tamper With Open Door Principle".
STATEMENT BY MR. YOKOYAMA
AT GENEVA
"JAPANESE ENTITLED TO BE SUSPICIOUS"
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Geneva, April 22. "We do not mean to tamper in any way with the principle open door' in China," declared Mr. Yokoyama, Japanese of the Delegate at the Disarmament Conference, when interviewed by "We recognise Havas in regard to the Japanese declaration, everyone is entitled to trade in China, establish business there / conclude trade agreements and lend money there, but I want the Powers to adult Japan enjoys peculiar competence in Chinese affairs inasmuch as Japan would be the first to suffer from political errors in regard to. China. When we see the Gov. ernments, or League of Nations are ready to furnish material financial support which would be exploited against us by certain Chinese parties we are entitled to be suspicious, therefore, I hope in future Japanese Interests will be taken more into account by the Powers and the League in dealing with China.
"We have no underhand designs against Foreign Powers, or China, we only intend to lend China our moral support towards her peaceful development."
Mr. Yokoyama declared that recognition of Manchukuo by Nanking favoured, by Northern Chinese, is combatted by Southern Chinese and certain members of the Nanking Government while Chiang Kai Shek is hesitating; consequently the Japanese Gov- ernment considered it necessary to give all Chinese leaders a serious warning-Reuter.
INTERESTING OBSERVATION FROM FRANCE
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1934
CHINA
LIFEBOATMEN HONOURED
She is hostile to no legitimate Decorations Given Out
interests
by Prince of Wales
enterprise on the part of other Powers providing they do not im- ... pair special Japanese arising from her geographical, political and economie situation...
"Have the Anglo-Saxons ever
London, April 20. professed such a fine shade of dis- H.R.H. the Prince of Wales yes- tinction between legitimate expan-terday "distributed medals to life- sion and imperialism?" M. St. Brice asks.-Reuter.
BRITISH VIEW.COMMERCIAL NOT POLITICAL
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- London, April 21. The diplomatic correspondent of the London "Dally Telegraph " states that the British embassy at Tokyo has telegraphed to London the full text of the "Hands off China" manifesto together with the Japanese Press comments.
bostmen, for outstanding exhibi- tions of courage and endurance in rescue work. The recipients of the gold medal, which is the Victoria Cross of the service, included the widow of Coxswain Robert Patton of the Runswick lifeboat, in York- Shire.
Coxswain Patton died from in- Juries received during a vollet storm while rescuing a crippled sailor who was unable to escape. with the rest of the crew from the s'nking 'steamer, "Dispenser," to
4.
As yet, there has been no ap- proach from Washington to Lon- don, but this move may be impend-whose deck rat he was clinging.
The lifeboat was swept against ing.
the "Dispener," badly crushing If a move is to be made. It is
coxswain Patton, but he support obviously for, America, and not
ed the cripple until their rescue Britain or the League of Nations
was effected, when he collapsed. to take the lead. Britain's main
The Runswick lifeboat has been concern is not political, but com-renamed the Robert Patton-Bri- mercial-Reuter.
tish Wireless Service..
CHINESE DENOUNCEMENT
London, April 212 A
the statement denouncing Tukyo declaration has been issued by the Chinese Legation, here.
The statement declares that "Tokyo's declaration of policy in regard to China is nothing but a re-armation of Japan's tradi- tional policy of aggression and ex- pansion on the mainland of Asia" "Japan's policy is directly op- posed to the promotion of peace and order in the Far East," the statement continues.
ter,
EXPLOSION IN COAL MINE
Four Hundred Men
Killed
DISARMAMENT PROBLEM
Britain Italy May- Discuss Position
(Special to "Hong Kong.
Dally Press") (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela graphic Messages Ordinance, 1891. Received, April si 4.30 am.)'
London, April 21. Discussing the situation created by the last French disarmament' note, the diplomatie correspond- ent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the majority of members of the British Cabinet were clearly making great, exertions to obtain joint action with Italy in order to make a last attempt as an inter- mediary Germany and France. The destro for this is also shared by Mussolin! It is expected that the
will be proposal
SILVER LEGISLATION IS IMPERATIVE
DELEGATION TO CONFER WITH ROOSEVELT
Specific Course Of Action To Be Adopted
Washington, April 21. There is a thorough discussion in the whole world monetary ques- tion, including gold and silver, and· there will be further 'conferences, declared an official announcement at the end of the conference, while Mr. Harrison, the silver ad- put through vocate, described the conference as Suvich with whom negotiations most sympathetic. "If necessary will be begun in London en Mon- to have legislation I think we can day, and that if such an attempt get together on a satisfactory Bill," were made. both Britain's and he added. Italy's right in determining safety Senator King said we canvass- conditions or mutual proportions ed the subject from all angles."— of strength of armaments should Reuter. be put well in the foreground. -
When Suvich visits London ori Monday, the following points will be discussed:--
GROUP TO OPPOSE MERELY PERMISSIVE LEGISLATION.
1. The length of time for which
Washington, April 21. the Franco-German agreement The Steerings Committee of the should last and the respective Senate silver blot. decided to seek strength of their armaments dur-mandatory, silver legislation pre-
to Ing the period of agreement.
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2. What guarantee of executions can be proposed and at what stage can such proposal be made.
2. The time and place for such. whether now through diplomatie channels, or later in Geneva. Both In London and Rome, diplomatic negotiations would be preferred even if this meant certain amount of delay in reassembling the bur- eau and plenary meeting of the arms conference.-Transocean Kuo Miri
CONFERENCE MAY BE
see
paratory to proceeding President Roosevelt for con- terence.
mittee of the Senate silver, bloc, for this morning, to for- mulate a programme to be presented to President Roose- velt, later.
The bloc leaders deny the re- ports that they have agreed to ac- cept permissive rather than man- datory legislation.
Senator Berah states that he is not interested in permissive legis- lation, and indicates that he will not attend the White House con- ference this afternoon.-Reuter.
It has been made known by the White House that President Roo- sevelt Teels that the answer to the silver remonetisatión problem. lies in the formula presented ab- the World Economic Conference, whereby all nations fix definite re- serves of silver in ratio to thetr gold supply.
He feels that it is impossible for one nation to tackle. the. problem without the co-oper- ation of all countries, Senator King, after a brief meet- President Roosevelt confers, to- ing in the capitol, announced that day, with the Senate silver ad- the group had decided to tell the vocates, but in consequence of the President that they are opposed foregoing statement, he is expect to merely permissive legislation.-ed to stand firmly against any Reuter.
[Special to the “Hong Kong Dally "The Chinese people are con
Press" (Copyright.)] scious of their rights and obliga-
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- tions and as an independent So-
graphic Kartages Ordinance, 1894- vereign nation, will not subscribe2acaited, April 28. 4.30a.m.)
SENATOR PITTMAN AMONG to this baseless doctrine of a Ja-
Belgrade, April 21.
THE DELEGATION panese hegemony in Asta."-Reu-Over 490 coal miners were buried
Washington, April 21. alive as a result of an explosion in the Senitze mine near Berajevo
The group feels a specific pro- gramme should be adopted and on Saturday.
Early in the evening desperate
carried out rather than that the au- digging by fully organised rescue In view of the new situation President be authorised to squads only resulted in the ex-created by the last French disar-thorised to take action if he thinks mament note, the question of post- poning the next meeting of the arms conference bureau which was originally fixed for April 27, is now being eagerly discussed in League circles.
cavation of 80 corpses.
London. April 24.
SENATOR'S STATEMENT
Washington, Apr.1 21. While Government officials re frain from commenting on Japan's statement of her position In the Orient, Senator King, in a state-
The cause of the explosion which ment branding the move, declares.
occurred in a huge tavern is still "It is reprehensible, and open-unknown-Transocean Kuo Min. ly calculated to disturb peace in the Orient and the world.”
Expressing disappointment at All assistance for China, whe-Japan's course, he declared that he would present his views to the Something, new and starting in ther financial or technical, may
Senate, very shortly. the Far East, and such is the inter-ultimately be turned, agains us,
"It is to be hoped that before national situation, that the Japan- and it is therefore dangerous.",
It is too late, Japan will return ese stand a good chance of playing
to the paths of peace and earnest -the winning band,
"LA says
ly co-operate with all nations to Temps" which, in the absence of
promote world concord," he said.- arf official pronouncement, per-
Reater. haps gives a hint of the Gover ment's attitude which might be defined as a mild surprise.
Paris, April 21.
The journal observes that Japan seems to have taken advantage of the tension in Europe and the crisis in the
United States to assume de facto protectorate over China with virtual control over Sino-Foreign relations, and proclaim & Far Eastern Monroe Doctrine. But if things come ro this pass. the cause lies in China's anarchy for which the Great Powers owing to their rivalries and diversity of interests failed to find a remedy
Japan thinks the geographical position and Army alone wili en- able her to take effective action against dangerous state affairs in China-Reuter.
LORD CECIL SUPPORTED
Loudon, April 21. The Manchester Guardian," In an editorial, to-day supports the view of Lord Cecil, that the League of Nations should "Tell Japan plainly, that if she touches China the League will proceed against
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Japan," he continued, "is de- sirous of arriving at a clear under- standing with Russia, and instead of non-aggression pact which has been suggested. it has Been several times suggested by the Soviet that she desires the creation of a commission composed of the representatives of the two coun- tries, plus Manchukuo, to deal with the frontier. questions as the best mearis of maintaining friendly re- lations.
"The present concentration of Russian troops on the borders of Manchukuo and behind is regard. ed by Japan as a possible menace. There is no jusitfication for this
"Thre are said to be at least 115,000 men, and between 500 and 600 aeroplanes, with tanks and submarines near Vladivostock,
"Japan would like to extend the of the Portsmouth provisions Treaty to the frontier of Manchu- kuo," the spokesman concluded Reuter.
BRITAIN'S POSITION IN AUSTRALASIA
London, April 20.
SIR CADOGAN'S TOUR
To Call On Hopei Governor
Peiping, April 22.
It is feared that 80 to 150 men were killed in the explosion of a fire dump in the Kakanj coal mine near Sarajevo,
The whole gallery was wrecked and all the men on the scene are. belleved to have perished. "Hither- to only 18 bodies have been re- covered.-Reuter,
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SILVER MARKET
(From Our Special Correspondent)
London, April 21. London silver prices to-day were down 3/16ths for spot and 1/4d.
April 20 April 21 197 19.11/16 20 194
forward as follow
Spot.....
Forward
The London on New York CROSS
Sir Alexander and Lady Cadogan rate at closing to-day was 5.157. proceeded to Tientsin this morning an a visit which will last till Tues- day..
The Minister's programme there SIGNOR SUVICH
call" on General Yu tncludes a Hsueh Chung, "Governor of 'Hopel. --Reuter.
U.S. MINISTER ALSO. TRAVELLING
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Paiping, Aprü 22. The United States Minister, Mr. Johnson, is leaving for Hankow to- morrow evening by train.
A Daily Mail" editorial to-day states that Great Britain's 'special
He will later visit Nanking. position in Australasia has always been recognised like that of the Shanghal and possibly Nanchang. "ber."
"The
wretched precedents" of United States on the American-Reuter. 1931 and 1932 must not be follow-continent. ed, the journal states. Never was It is therefore difficult to see.
there a better charice of realising
why Japan's preponderance of in-
unity among the great Powers, not terest in China should be disputed ARMED MEN IN
only at Geneva, but outside of it. "In 1932, we lost an opportunity of co-operating heartily with the United States. Both countries de- side only the independence, pros- perity and strength of China. The opportunities for co-operation should not be lost again," the newspaper declares.-Reuter.
CONTACT WITH JAPAN REQUIRED.
London, April 21, The Observer's diplomatic cor- respondent says it is clear that the real Importance attached by opinion in London to Wednesday's Enouncement from Tokyo, is that It brings nearer the inevitable day when European diplomacy must remake contact with Japan in the
•process of solving Europe's as well as her own problems. Reuter.
ASSISTANCE TO CHINA MAY BE DANGEROUS
London, April 21. "At the next Disarmament Con- tarence, our status in the Far East most be made clear," declared a Japanese Foreign Office spokesman in an interview with the Tokyo correspondent of the Landon
Daily Mail" yesterday.
"We are the only country cap- able of being responsible for the maintenance of peace, because of cur geographical position and for other reasons which hardly need explanation.
the newspaper declares-Reuter.
FRENCH WRITER'S VIEW
Paris, April 21. Japan has laid down her policy, writes M. St. Brice, in the French newspaper, "Le Journal," to-day, based, it is said, on the affirma- tion of the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe .Doctrine. however, Was proclaimed a century ago and has so deviated from its original prin- ciple that it has, become the gospel of American imperialism.
It would be an error, the writer declares, to construe the Japanese. that sense for programme in Japan's programme is more akin to the original version of the Mon roe Doctrine, which was a pro- gramme of defence for the New World against European enterprise. Japan, now rises against the enterprise of certain Powers, which, under the guise of defend- ing China, seek mainly to make her a buffer against Japan.
TURKEY
Arrest And Seizure Of Contraband
Istanbul, April 22 Forty-eight armed men, alleged to be smugglers, with 30 horses and 500,000 Turkish pounds worth of contraband goods were seized on the Turko-Syrian frontier.
Five others were killed in the encounter with Turkish guarda
Router.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH'S
BIRTHDAY
·Pink And White Iced Birthday Cake
London, April 21. The King'a Chief prepared pink and white iced birthday care de- 8: candles for this corated with afternoon's birthday party of of Princess Elizabeth, who is eight years old to-day
The United States is organising China's airforce, the League of Nations has remained dumb in the face of China's nationalist pro- vocation, and the League missions to the Far East have contributed not a little to abort efforts at re- conciliation the writer continues.
Japan has proclaimed herself Their the champion of order and civillea tion in Asia and in that she is qualified to preach by example.
Majestles. Duke and Duchess of York and other mem- bers of the Royal family will be present British Wireless
IN FRANCE
Received By Premier
(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")
POSTPONED
Geneva, April 21,
necessary.
A meeting attended by Benator Borah and Mr. Thomas (Democrat Oklahoma)
and Mr. McCarran Mr. and
Adams (Democrats, Nevada and Colorado), Mr. Ship- It appears that Great Britain stead (Farmer of Labour, Min- insists on the adherence to the nesota) in addition to Senator original dae, since she considers King all proceeded to the White Senator it imperative that the bureau gets House accompanied by its bearings. France, on the other Pittman and Chairman Harrison hand, favours a postponement un-of the Senate Finance Committee. til May 14 the day when the Lea-
It is understood that Mr. Mor- gue Council's session is scheduled genthau will participate at the to open-and takes the view that President's conference.-Reuter, the Bureau's meeting should mere- Ty be a formal one, since it is now up to the arms conference main committee to make the necessary decisions as to further procedure to be followed..
THREE REASONS ADDUCED
mandatory silver legislation this session.-Reuter.
On the eve of the conference be tween President Roosevelt and the Senate silver advocates, it is in- dicated at the White House that President Roosevelt does not wish any silver legislation at this sea sion of Congress.
It is staed he regards sliver very
much as an unknown quantity, and as a problem for international ne- gat'ations rather than for national action.Reuter.
DOUMERGUE'S APPEAL
National Division Is
"Suicide
Paris, April 22.
A stirring appeal to all French- men to forget their quarrels was made by Premier Doumergue in a broadcast speech.
Washington, April 21. Senator King, before entering the White House, declared that the The consensus of opinion seems delegation planned to tell President to be that whatever the eventual- Roosevelt that silver legislation ity, this point of he arms confer- this session "is imperative for re- ence will be hopelessly bógus-vival of business and settlement of Transocean Kuo Min.
the debt problem and providing the necessary circulating medium."
He said that the division in the He said that the silver committee nation is the nation's suicide," and will re-meet probably on Monday explained that the Government to determine its policy after learn-was compelled to cut salaries and ing the President's
attitude. pensions in order to balance the Reuter.
Budget.
BULGARIA AND GERMANY
"
Bound By Ties Of Friendship
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily PresA"")
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic
1894. Measages Ordinance, Received, April 21. 7.30 p.m.)
Berlin, April 22. Prior to his departure for Rome. the "Burgartan Premier, Musha- noff, talking to pressmen express- ed gratitude for the hospitality accorded him in Berlin, and spoke appreciably of the re-marking and shaping of Germany.
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(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Marrager Dedinance, 189.)- Beceised, April 22. 7.30 p.m.)
Paris, April 22: Premier Doumergue on Sunday
His visit has been a renewed forenoon received the Italian Un- dersecretary 0% State, Signor proof to him "that Bulgaria and Suvich who, so 'Petit Farison" be Germany are bound by ties of lleves, will submit to France, Pre-traditional and undisturbed friend- filer Mussolini's desire to continine ship: A new united Germany is disarmament negotiations on the 18st nearing completion. basis of the Italian plan respect- ing the Imitation of armaments- Transocean Kuo Min.
VISIT TO LONDON
Dealing with economic relations. the Bulgarian Premier declared that more than one-third of Bul- garia's total of exports are de- stined for Germany and in return: Bulgaria obtains the largest por- London, April 21.
tion of her industrial requirements Signor Suvich, Under-Secretary from Germany. These facts, Mu- or Slate at the Italian Ministry of ahanoff continued, speak for them- Foreign Affairs, will arrive in Lon-selves and require no further don on Sunday. He will be met on behalf of the Foreign Secretary by Mr. J. B. Monck, His Majesty' Assistant Marshall of Diplomatie
comment.-Transocean Kuo Min.
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Corps, and by Mr. Horace Seymour (By Telegraph, Oopyright, Tele-
Ordinanca, graphic Hessages 'as Chief de Cabinet...
Suvich's visit is primarily a couraeceived, April 22, 4.30 a.m.)
Berlin, April 21, tesy one and will extend over four
the
days, durng which several functions The -Bulgarian premier. will be given in his honour."
Mushanoff, departed from Opportunities will arise during German capital on Saturday night his visit, however, for discussions after spending several days in with Ministers and it la assumed.
conversations with Government that the disarmament situation leaders and outstanding persona
An official communiqué issued will be closely reviewed during ties in German economic life. these conversations
Additional importance will at- emphasises that in the discussions on questions' dealing with Ger- tach to the discussions owing to fact that on his way to London man-Bulgarian economics the wish to-morrow Buvich will make aand readiness was expressed on brief stay in Paris where he will both sides for the continuous, EX- meet Monsieur Doumergue-Ex1-tension of trade between the two tish Wireless,
countriesTransocean Kuo Min.
OPPOSED TO LEGISLATION
Washington, April 21. Senator King has called, a meeting of the Steering Com
The Premier complimented the ex-Servicemen who accepted the sacrifices, and criticised the Civil Servants who objected to cuts- Heuter.
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