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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1934.
BRITAIN TAKES ACTION AGAINST JAPAN A GOVERNOR'S
A VERY GRAVE
STEP
"London. May 8.
The Manchester Guardian refers to Mr. Runciman's announcement as one of the gravest steps Britain taken in its protectionist has career, and adds it is fairly evident from the statement that Mr. Run- elman is using the quota proposal as a big stick.
#S his Mr. Runciman chooses quota period a series of years that puts Japan at a great disadvan- tage. He then proclaims the door for negotiations still remains open. From the recent course of Japan- ese policy, one would hazard this won't impress the Japanese.- Router.
Runciman's Firm Stand
Regarding Dumping
AS RESULT
OF FAILURE IN TEXTILE NEGOTIATIONS
British Interests Must Be
Safeguarded
London, May 3.
Protectorates for which such "ac- tion would be appropriate would to introduce import bé · asked
PRESTIGE OF THE rayon industries against Japanese quotas which, except in the case
LEAGUE
Lord Ponsonby's Assertions
London, May 7." A resolution urging the Govern
a more vigorous ment to adopt foreign policy was moved by Lord Ponsonby, In the House of Lords.
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to The measures to be taken protect the British cotton and
and competition in the Home Colonial markets were announced In the Commons by the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman.
Mr. Runciman recalled that the textile representatives of the two countries had failed to reach an agreement and that the whole position had been under review between two Governments,
of West Africa, would apply to all foreign imports of cotton rayon goods.
IMMEDIATE OPERATION
and
TOKYO VIEW POINT
NARROW ESCAPE
Outrage At Race Meeting
Tokyo, May 8.
Darjeeling, May 8. Remarking that the Runelman
During a local race meeting, two legislation is marked by a big de-
the parture from Britain's principle of Bengalis red revolvers at
John Anderson. Я high Governor, Sir commerce. freedom in
The were arrested. Both men Foreign Office official is of the Aplaton the quota system infringes Governor was not hit-Reuter the most favoured nation treaty clause, and added" that Japan has
a tree hand to retallate but had
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not reached any decision on the RISE IN EMPIRE
matter, owing to the complex of the issues involved and the neces- "sity of giving grave consideration to reaction of trade relations with other countries-Reuter,
London May 8.
Most people in Britain deplore the fact that the Government has been compelled to introduce fur-
into. FL21 ther trade restrictions already distracted world. declares "The Times." which adds that the
left with Was Government option.
no
It was further proposed that the
«ATTEMPT THAT FAILED the 112 legislation necessary
Britain's statesmen had done al colonial territories should be en- acted with the least possible delay within their power to promote a and that it should be so framed friendly compromise by encourag- that the actual regulation of iming an agreed settlement and now ports would be reckoned as begin the attempt has falled. they have ning retrospectively from to-day lost no time in deciding upon a 7th May, so that no attempt at policy of restriction which is as forestalling would be allowed to mild as could possibly be expect- frustrate the policy and intentions, ed. of the measures under contempla- tion.
On 18th March, he handed the Japanese Ambassador a memoran- dum enquiring whether his Gov- ernment had any proposals to make for dealing with the pro- He declared that Japan's recent
blem. declaration went alarmingly far.
On 31st March, he received a
In the most important of the the Japanese He accused the Government of
in which reply submitting to Japan's encroach-
Government expressed willingness West African colonies there were ments at every stage with
to consider any further proposals treaty obligations which precluded world at large effects upon the
the British Government differentiation in favour of British which and with the tendency to weaken the prestige of the League of Na-might make but making no pro- goods.
posals of their own.
have con- "Government The sidered the whole problem again very carefully in the light of this had given no assistance to certain reply. It is already a year since
endeavouring other Powers
the British Government drew the make a real advance towards dis-
attention of the Japanese Govern- armament.
serious position ment to the arising from Japanese competi tion:
tions.
As regards Ponsonby declared
disarmament. Lord that Britain
to
PROTECTORATE CLAIM Lord Cell said that the recent amazing Japanese declaration pro- claimed a Protectorate almost for the whole of China:
JAPAN'S ATTITUDE
"It is of the utmost importance that every effort should be made this to deal with a problem of
appro-
Al-
The British Government, The Times" observes, is only following the lead given, among others, by the Government of India, and Japan voluntarily accepted at the hands of India, a restriction en- much larger cutting tailing a down of Japanese imports than the new quotas will demand.
A LESSON
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It was for this reason that a given to year ago notice release the West African colonies from "their obligations under the Anglo-Japanese Treaty and action hinting at the extension of the there would be limited to Japanese goods."
'markets was called for.
OTHER COMMODITIES Mr. Runciman added that while he had not dealt in his statement with the position of any goods other than cotton and rayon tex- tiles, the Government were aware that Japanese competition was not Earl Stanhope, replying. said as
limited to those goods and were he understood the matter, the magnitude in the most
considering."in the case of each Japanese did not object to techni-priate way.
"Unfortunately, there appeared of the other industries involved, provided it kept cal.. assistance
the Japanese to be nothing in free from politics.
He rebutted Lord Ponsonby's Government's Note of 31st March what tariff action in the colonial
early agree-
As regards the Home market the assertions regarding disarmament to suggest that an
matter would be dealt with by and added that the Government ment was to be expected.
the ordinary procedure of the did not intend for the present to though, therefore, the Government
It still holds the view that the pro-Imports Duties Act. conversations.
by pursue direct remained to be seen what would blem which faces us is one which happen at Geneva, but Britain can only be settled satisfactorily some form would continue to take the lead by co-operation tr as long as there was a vestige of between Japan and ourselves, the British Government cannot allow hope.-Renter.
a situation to develop in which protracted the negotiations are indefinitely without any immedi- ate prospect of success and during tirae. the Japanese, quite naturally from their point of
"JAPAN'S SPECIAL RIGHTS" London, May 1.
of Commons at In the House question-time, Captain Bolt challenged Sir John Simon to define the phrase he used last week regarding "Japan's special rights
Erskine- this
view, are continuously expanding their exports in our markets to in China which were recognised the detriment of Lancashire, while by, but not shared in, by other our hands are tied. Powers."
NO POSTPONEMENT Sir John Simon Bald that such
"Accordingly," the Government rights arose from agreements re-
have come to the conclusion that lating to particular enterprises, for example, the Japanese Can-they would not be justified any longer in postponing, in the hope cession at Hankow:
of an agreement, such action as is open to them with a view to safeguarding British trade.
"T therefore' informed
He was not in a position to give a list of such agreements. nor did to do so. he think it necessary since the responsibility of proving that this or that right comes with in the category in question, does not rest with the British Govern ment.-Reuter.
GERMANY AND THE SAAR
Danger Of A Coup De Main
Geneva, May 8. The danger of a German coup de main in the Saar region was called to attention at the League Council by Mr. Knox, president of the Saar Governing Body, who refers to the political character of the resolution recently passed by State Police In Saarbrucken pro testing against the recruitment of some emigrant German ex-police officials and employment of out side help for maintenance of order: Mr. Knox adds. It is significant that first news of this came from a Berlin wireless station and was preceded by regular Clerman Press and wireless campaign.
The
concluded Minister
the Government stating that" would, at any time, give careful consideration to any proposals the Japanese Government might make Lowards 2 solution by mutual agreement of this dimcult pro- blem. Such a solution ought to be possible where two Govern-
were anxious to agree.-British ments were, as he was sure they
Wireless
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It is pointed out that -- while
Japanese restrictions to other products, Mr. Runciman, was very of careful
Japan to assure Britain's desire to reach a mutual agreement on restrictions.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 8. London silver prices to-day were up one-sixteenth for both "spot" and forward, as follows:-
May 7 May 8 18.1/18 191
Spot
19:3/16 Forward
********* 191 The London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day. was 5.11-5/18, compared with 5.11-13/18 at 2 p.m. yesterday.
TRADE
Result Of Ottawa Conference
THE RUBBER SCHEME
Government's Sign Agreement
London, May 7.
CAEL'S WILD
STATEMENT
In Regard To Death Of King Albert
London, May 7.
agree- When asked in the Commons An inter-governmental
whether he had received any com- ment to implement the rubber re-
scheme was signed amunication from the Belgian En gulation the Foreign Office to-day by the bassy regarding the late King Al- of France, Bri-bert, Sir John Simmon answered. representatives tain, Holland, India and Slam. "Yes, Sir. "My attention has been
drawn by the Belgian. Various points regarding the rightly rubber agreement were raised in Government to a statement alleged the "House of Cormons at questo have
Won-time.
Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, said that the consuming interests would be invited to nominate repré- sentatives on the Panel which will advise the International Commit- tee on the regulation.
He mentioned that the British Government had had a good deäî of discussion with the Government of the United States long before the scheme was published.
been made by Colonel Seton Hutchinson to the effect
that the late King of the Belgians was murdered. I feel sure that. the whole House will join with me
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regretting the pain and indigna tion that has been caused through-: out Belgium by this unfounded and irresponsible statement.”
Simon's answer received. John
London. May 8. general cheers--Britlah Wireless, London, May 7..
Loud Cheers in the House of During & Eouse of Communs
Commons greeted Sir John Simon's "to the unfortunate reference debate on Dominions affairs to-
NO PIVOTAL, PRICE. night, the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, cired figures. He was satisfied that the scheme irresponsible statement" by. Col.. to show that despite the economic was adequately designed to secure Seton Hutchison that King Albert It did had been murdered, to which the a reasonable price level. depression of the last few years, every Dominion affected by the not aim at maintaining any pivotal Belgian Government called
think it attention of the British Govern- Ottawa Agreement had increased price and he did not ita trade with Britain, and that advisable to introduce a clause toment. Sir J. Simon regretted the Britain had increased its trade provide for reconsideration of the pain and indignation it had caused
whole question if the price ex-in Belgium.-Reuter.
with them
The fact that while world trade had gone down trade within the Empire had improved was sur- ficient justification for Ottawa. abundant evid- He had received ence of the appreciation by the Dominions of the way Britain was conducting her side of the Ottawa agreements.
NO NEW ZEALAND OFFER. Referring specially to New Zea- land, Mr. Thomas said a number of people there had urged upon their Government that if all tarifs
were re against British goods moved, Britain would take every thing New Zealand cared to send. The New Zealand communication with regard to this was not taken offer, because it was perfectly ob- by the British Government as an vious that no New Zealand Gov. crnment could entertain such a position.
ceeded a certain humilt...
Sir Philip stressed that it" would be impossible to say what would be a reasonable price in the ab- sence of knowledge of world con- the costs likely to ditions and
rule.
The Secretary of State informed another questioner that no mem- bers of the Regulation Committee would be actually appointed by the British Government.
the:
PERSIA AND CHINA
Contact After 1,300 Years
Shanghai, May B.,,
PANEL REPRESENTATIVES The Government assumed that
For the first time for 1,300 years. in- oficial diplomatic relations" be- consuming one of the members of the Panel representing the terests will represent the Interests tween China and Persia have been of the British manufacturing in-resumed with the arrival yesterday from Karachi, where he was Con- T. E. dustry, **
Lab. sul, of Hosein Khan Ker Osteran. Groves Mr.
Mr. Ostevan is opening & Persian. asked whether. Stratford)
"of Ceylon and Consulate at Shanghal and pos Governments Malaya would be requested to apsibly at Nanking-Reuter.
on the Interests point some representatives of the consuming International Committee in order Mr. Thomas pointed
to ensure the harmonious opera- 25 per cent. of New Zealand's retion of the scheme in the general
out that
venue was from tariffs, and said
interests.
the
that it was impossible to reconcile Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister re- the position whereby one Domin piled in the negative, pointing out ion would be given a particular that the scheme expressly provid-| preference against another, in the same commodity-British Wireless.
MR. ROOSEVELT BENDING
Towards Silver Plan
Washington, May 7. The Times" expresses the hope
President Roosevelt devoted two that the lessons of the cotton
hours to-day to a discussion on the silver question, preparatory to an- breakdown will not be neglected by Japanese industrialists.--Reu-nouncing that if any legislation
*JUSTIFIED"
Com
NO RUPTURE TO BE IMPLIED
London, May 7. Reuter learns on high authority that the British Government is anxious to emphasise that Mr. ter. 'Runciman's statement does not
The "Financial Times" imply anything like a rupture be- tween Japan and Britain. On the menting on Mr. Runciman's state- contrary, the greatest efforts will ment says that the British deter- be made to remain on the friend-mination to lose no time is mani- festly justified by the absence of L'est terms.
It is still felt that an Anglo- any proposals from Tokyo.
WARNING NOTE," : Japanese Ambassador last-Thurs Japanese agreement may be pus-
The "Financial Newa" day that, in the circumstances,sible. the
the
were
British Government obliged to resume their liberty to take such action as they deemed necessary to safeguard our com- mercial interests.
I assured him, and I am con- fident the House will join me in this, that such step as it was pro- posed to take would be taken in no unfriendly spirit."
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As regards the Anglo-Japanese
Trade Treaty. Mr. Runcimian sald
to counter-balance British action,
hopea
It is pointed out that in order that Mr. Runciman's pledge that Japan is free to adopt similar he will not apply quotas in an steps, but the most-favoured- unfriendly spirit will be observed, as foreign countries and India are clause of
Anglo- riation
the
stil the most important markets Japanese Trade Treaty precludes for Lancashire's goods, and heari- anti-British discrimination,
ly applied quotas will merely The quotas will not apply to
these markets.-Reuter, East Africa owing to the special intensity Japanese competition in position arising from the Congo Basin Treaties-Renter.
BRITAIN COMPELLED TO ACT
London, May 8.
relations
An
Anglo-Japanese
BACK TO NORMAL
London, May B. Japan is left in just as good a he was satisfied that the Govern-
position as when she was compet ment could without denouncing it,
ing under normal conditions, de- take proper and sufficient mea
clares the "Daily Telegraph," sures to protect British commercommittee has been formed under the chairmanship of the Rev. E.
which adds that the British Gov B. Pickering.. MP to promote ernment has shown something more than patience; and, has now. better understanding on commer-
it has taken cial and other problems affecting acted in no unfriendly spirit. Britain and Japan in
The measure East.
should bring back trade to a point The Rev. Pickering was Profes-where it may form a basis for a sor of English at Yamayata Koto general agreement - Gakke from 1925 to 1931
clal interests. He, therefore, saw no reason to terminate the treaty which had regulated commercial relations between the two coun- tries for over twenty years.
SILK DUTIES
As far as the United Kingdom market was concerned, the Gov- ernment felt they could no longer continue to suspend the review of silk duties by the Import Duties Advisory Committee which had now been asked to complete its report on these duties as quickly as possible.!!
the Far
Japan is a good customer of the British Empire. That relation we are anxious to preserve, but not at the price of handing over to Japan the markets which we have created and control.
Members of the Committee in- clude Mr. R. T. Evans, the Welsh Liberal MP, Dr. Neville Whymant, the Rev. Murray Walton and other British experts on the Far East
The hon. secretary. Mr. G. Blater The Morning Post" claims that Booth, declared that one of the the quotas will effectively curtall In the case of the colonial már objects was to give the people of Japanese expansion in the textile
the kets;
Secretary for the Britain authentic information to field, which is still growing apace, Colonies had been in consultation enable them to view Far Eastern although no final solution can be
alone. Reuter; with Colonial Governments, and affairs in sane perspective-Reu- sought in the Colonial Empire Reuter the Governments of Colonies and ter,"
The governing body has taken disciplinary action against the police officials concerne
was passed improving the status of the metal, it would be approved by the Administration.
the
of With the Secretary Treasury Department, Mr. Mor- genthau, President Roosevelt studied pending proposals and ar- ranged the arguments he will pre-
at the meet sent to-morrow ing with the leaders of the liver bloc, postponed from to-day.
Although the President is not committed to any specific plan, rie are apparently silver advocates confident that a silver programme, including mandatory action, wir be enacted this session.
Meawhile, they have outlined "a three-point programme which they believe will prove acceptable to the President, including,
(a) mandatory nationalisation of the domestic store allver,
of
re-
thy a declaration of policy that
the Federal currency serve should be seventy pet- cent. in gold and 251.30 per cent. silver,...
(é) a premium on foreign silver
used for the purchase of U8. agricultural exports." The sliver leaders state that the maximum estimate of the metal available for nationalisation is 250,000,000 ounces, and it is contemplated that It be taken over at a price not exceeding fifty cents
an ounce.
Senator King declares that the culmination of auch, a policy would require the accumulation of about 1,500,000,000 ounces and the re monetisation of silver might logi-
Reuter. cally be expected eventually-
PROTEST TO AMERICA
ed for the adequate representation Soviet Objection To
of
the Industries
Reuter,
concerned.—
DR. SZE'S SON TO WED
London Ceremony In June
Defaulter Ruling
Washington, May 7.
The Soviet Ambassador" has pro- tested to the State Department 2gainst MT. Cummings ruling that the Soviet Union is in default on war debt payments..
The Ambassador declares that Washington, May 7. Provided Far East conditions he outlined to Mr. Moore, the permit, the Chinese Minister and Assistant Secretary of State, the Mrs. Alfred Sze are leaving Wash- Boviet's argument against being.. Ington for London in June to at- characterised as a defaulter, but tend the wedding of their son and he cannot publish the officiall Miss Bessie Y. Li-Reuter.
Soviet viewpoint.--Reuter.
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