THE FAR EASTERN PROBLEM
"China Must Help Herself "
COMMONERS PRESS FOR DEBATE
London, June 19.
In the House of Commons to-day. Captain Erskine Bolst asked whether in view of the developments in China produc- ing a serious reprecussion on world peace and security, the Foreign Secretary would consider what steps could be taken, in conjunction with other powers, to minimise the constant infrac-' tion of treaties which is now occurring in the Far East,
Sir Samuel Hoare replied. "I-am Inquiring into the facts and until they are definitely established I am not in a post- tion to consider anything further."
Mg. Morgan Jones Inquired whether Britain was keeping in closest touch with America in this connection and Sir Samuel Hoare replied, yes, certainly."
Samuel Hoare said
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HONG NONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1935.
OBITUARY
New York, June 19 Mrs. Harriet, Squires, wife of : Herbert Squires, formerly United States Minister to Cuba, died here to-day.
The Squireses were resident in Peking during the Boxer" Rising and deceased assisted in the siege of the British Legation by caring for the children and nursing the sicks --Reuter.
WALDEN HANDED
OVER
To The Chinese Authorities
COMPLETION OF NAVAL AGREEMENT
Warm Reception By The Press
PACT FOR ALL NAVAL POWERS ?
London, June 19. The Anglo-German naval agree- ment is welcomed in principle by most of the morning newspapers.
Thirdly Germany will adhere Lu the ratio of 35/100 in all circums- tances. For example the ratio will not be rected by the construction The Times" says both sides of other powers. If a general were anxious to reach an under-equilibrium of naval armaments as standing and both made conces→.. normally maintained 位 the stons. The net result is a position past should be violently upset at least far more satisfactory than by any abnormal and excep- that before 1914.
tional construction by other powers, the German Govern- ment "reserve the right to in- vite His Majesty's Government to examine the new situation thus created.
The Morning Post" says that in several respects the pact is a satis- factory document, but it has no stipulation limiting the number as well as the 'tohnage of Germany's
"And," the "Post"
advice or consent. dr our treaty partners."
Shanghai, June 19. Joseph Walden was handed over Answering the Proctor, Str Tokyo's protest that it does not by the Shanghai Municipal Police
the Govern- desire the "demältarized zone in to the Chinese authorities "follow-submarines. ment was under no obligation in Hopel evokes the retort that Japan French Consulate that inquiries points out. we have taken the matter pr Sino-integrity had already secured absolute con-had falled to substantiate his step without previously asking the this except
15 regards the League trol of Hopel by clearing out the claim of French Nationality. Covenant and the Nine Power Chinese troops and ensuring that Reuter. Treaty.
only Chinese officials, acceptable
A remarkable extrality tangle to herself are appointed. "
arose as the result of a decision Some assert that Japan aims the handed$-fd- ff-l thrrud ultimately to extend her zone in- by the Kiangsu High Court on fluence to Tsingtao in order to June 4. ordering the handing over secure the Shantung Cotton out-to the Chinese authorities put.
Mr. Tom Williams inquired whether, Britain, as a signatory to the Nine Power Treaty was not obliged to intervene in the dis- Dute and 1 Britain had no obligation to do so, what was the value of the signature?
Sir Samuel Hoare repiled It was necessary for the facts to be established before he was able to deal with the more general ques- tions of that kind.
Replying to Mr Gardner Blindell, he said he was unable to Say at present whether the Japanese action in North China can be described as involving a breach of the Nine Power Treaty. and added that certain inquires are being made with Japan. Reuter.
The
Hupeh of Joseph Walden, who claims French nationality but does not possess a passport and is not registered at the French Consulate herself General,
It is considered inevitable that Japan is attracted by the lure of the Shansi coalfields and the necessity of securing against Russian penetration from Sinkian in order that she will have all Inner Mongolia. rumours from Peking that Yen Hence the
Esi Shan is planning to bloc stantiated. Shansi, Hopel, Chahar, and Sul- yuan under Japanese patronage is specially interesting.
GUARDS LEAVE
Pelping, June 19. The Japanese Legation Guards cleared for Tientsin by train this normal number, roughly about 300. morning. leaving behind the
BUDGET UNBALANCED
"News, Chronicle" draws attention to the fact that the Military and Naval costs which-Reuter, amount to 48 per cent, has hope lessly unbalanced Japan's Budget. Financial pressure will increase and it cannot be altogether with- out result on their polley in the Iong run.
Several members of the House of Commons will press the Govern- ment to assign a day for the debate on the Far Eastern situation but they are anxious to offer a con- structive plan. Mere enumeration of past history would only abuse Japan and they recognised that this would be useless.
To Be A Second Manchukuo?
Geneva, June 18. "The Chinese Colony of Geneva for National Safety' has issued a protest against Japanese aggres- slon in North China, adding that Japan's Intention is to make North China a second Manchukuo. Attention centres on Sir Frede- The colony has wired to the rick Leith Ross's mission in which Nanking Government urging re- connection many questions are be-sistance to the Japanese demanda. Ing put today. It is considered It is understood that the message possible that this may open an avezue to citimate assistance by ourselves and the United States of America to restore and consolidate harmony and prosperity in Central and South China.
SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS
to
that the Government would have The "Daily Telegraph" declares
been better advised to have warned was in its mind, but the agreement the French before-hand of what
provides a basis for more extended negotiations.
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Fourthly the German Govern-
low, is in principle prepared to ment subject to the exception be-
apply 35 per cent of the ratio to the tonnage of each category of
variation of ratio in a particular vessel to be maintained. Any
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reduction in others.
accord is a landmark in world his- The "News Chronicle" says the tory and the first post-war agreeing ment on armaments limitation to which Germany has been a willing party. The "Dally Herald" also 'considers It a real contribution to
The decision overrides formal application by the French Consul until Walden's claim can be sub-armament imitation and general General to postpone extradition
pacification.
In the meanwhile the Shang- bai Municipal police are holding Walden who was arrested several weeks ago on suspicion of military espionage and refused steadfastly to reveal his name or nationality until last Saturday.—
SILVER MARKET
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(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, June 18, London silver prices were down 1/3 as follows:-
• Spot Forward June 18 ...32-11/16 32-15/16 June 19.32-3/16 32-7/16 London on New York cross-. rate at 2 p. to-day was 4.9350.compared with 4.8325 at closing yesterday.
MOVE DOUBTFUL
It means that there will be no naval race with Germany, 50 en the whole it is welcome, says the "Daily Express."
ICE BROKEN
GENERAL TREATY
Good Wishes From opportunity in recalling "his con-
Hitler
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fress" (Copyright)]
If no general treaty is concluded
limitation by categories, the manner or if the future general treaty did j not contain provision creating a
Berlin, June 18. and degree in which the German
Alfred Hugenberg, the former Government would have the right leader of the defunct German Na- right to vary the ratio in one or
tional Party and Minister of more categories would be a matter Economic Affairs in the Hitler for settlement by agreement be-Government was the recipient of tween the two
numerous. Governments in
congratulatory mes light of the naval situation then sages on Tuesday, the eve of his existing.
70th birthday
Berlin, June 19. . The naval agreement was greet- ed by a chorus of jubilation from
Fifthly and for so long, as the Nazi press as the frз agree-
other important naval powers re- ment on armaments limitation be- tain a single category for cruisers tween any two
and destroyers. Germany shall en- nations of the world. while
the "Koelnische Jay the right to have a single cate- Zeitung" says the ice in the dis-gory although she would prefer armament question is broken.
these to be classed in two cats- gories.
Reuter.
A WHITE PAPER
as
London, June 18. The Agreement reached the result of the Anglo-German Naval conversations which were undertaken with the primary pur- pose of preparing a way for a
general conference on the limits
tion-or-naval armaments is em bodied in the exchange of botes between the two Governments. It is now pablished as a White Paper. Certain outstanding questions of
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wishes was Eltler who in a tele- One of the first to send good
exam stressed that he took this
build to thirty-five per cent of Britain's naval tonnage has made. a grave mistake which may "ulti- Sixthly in the matter of submately seriously affect her own' marines however Germany while security and world peace... not exceeding the ratio of 35/100 Reuter in respect of the total tonnage snal! have the right to possess submarine tonnage equal to the. total submarine tonnage possessed by members of the British Com-German naval agreement. monwealth_ni_nations_____
The German Government under- take however that her, submarine tonnage shall not exceed 45 per cent. except in the event of the
further recommends an appeal to Adininistration leaders, in the a purely technical rature are still situation arising which in their
the League of Nations under Ar- ticle XVI
wide
The Chinese colony is also en- deavouring to organise a world- Chinese aboard to give joint support to these recommendaticas and to en-
movement among
have
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tinuously true rational sentiment" and gratefully recognising his loyal co-operation in the work of Germany's reconstructiori.---- Transocean Kuo Min
B.S
HOSPITALITY RETURNED.
Stuttgart, June 18. Fifty French ex-service men who were severely wounded in the World War will arrive here on Sunday" where they will stay for one week guests of the well known automobile and electric accessory firm, Robert Bosch. This invita- tion is extended to the French ex-soldiers in return for the hospi- tality enjoyed by twenty-five children belonging to Bosch em ployees who thanks to the efforts of the Under-Secretary Deistics
last year-Transarean Kun im spent a happy holiday in France.
EDEN FOR PARIS
POLICY JUSTIFIED
Berlin, June 18. Great satisfaction is evinced here at the conclusion of the Anglo-whi
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London, June 18 The Minister for the League of, Nations Affairs, Anthony Eden, it is officially stated will proceed to Paris in order to begin conversa- tions on Friday with the French Government. These discussions
concern the Naval question. and the general. European situa A Government spokesman re- tion. The Anglo-German Naval marked 'that the success of the agreement was published in Lon- talks must be regarded as justifica- don in the form of a White Book tion of Herr Hither's polley that Tranesan · Kun. Min an understanding between coun- tries is best reached by personal contacts Between statesmen of
both sides...
Washington, June 18. House of Representatives under discussion, but its expect-opinion makes it necessary for her been informed that the
to avail herself of the right to a House ed that the conversations will be Inter-State Commerce Self-Com- concluded on Friday.
percentage exceeding 45, in which | Reuter. Holding Company Bill the section tary Sir Samuel Hoare and the His Majesty's Government and mittee has voted to delete from the The note of the Foreign Secre-
case. the German Government re- serves the right to give notice to dealing with the Holding Committee, and that the bear to-day's date and were ex- dissolution of the reply to Herr Von Ribbentrop
agree that the matter shall be a Мг. full Commite would probably changed at a full meeting of both
courage the Nanking Government sustain the action.
to adopt a more aggressive attitude help themselves
It is widely emphasised that un- less the Chinese. are seriously determined nobody can help them.
The persistent rumours that Nanking had suborned the cruisers Hai Chi and Hai Shen to desert in order to weaken Canton's power occasion considerable misgiving. If true, however, it resembles the nid disastrous policy of unification by force. Some hold the opinion that Japanese agents had seduced the cruisers, plotting to drive, a wedge between Canton and Nanking- Reuter.
Administration leaders will now than during the Manchuria trou-endeavour to build up a aufficient majority to restore the section when the BI reaches the floor of the House.
ale "" Reuter.
NOTHING NEW.
Washington, June 18.
However, a survey of House sentiment, it is said, indicates that of such a move is
Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of the success State, has issued a statement say- | doubtful- ing no new information warranting | Reuter. comment has been received re- garding the Sino-Japanese situa- tion.
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FARM" POLICIES
subject of friendly discussion be fore the German Government ercise that right...
THE NAVAL SITUATION
London, June 18. without portfolic
Anthony Eden. Minister in the British exCabinet, is going to Paris on Fri
day to hold coversations with the French Government covering the naval situation and Eurpean af- fairs generally.----- Ileuter.
delegations,
tion announces
Sir Samuel Hoare's communica-
COMMON ACCORD the formal ac- ceptance by His Majesty's Gov- Seventhly it had been agreed ernment in the United King- that the two Governments will set- dom σε the proposal of the tle by commnn accord what ad. German Government that the Justments are necessary in the al- future strength of the German. location of tonnage within the cate- Navy in relation to the aggregate gories, it being understood that this naval, strength of members or the procedure shall not result in aus British Commonwealth of nations substantial or permanent depur- should be in the proportion of 35 ture from the ratio of 35/100 in to 100 and adds that "His Majesty's respect of the total strength. Government regard this proposal It is understood that varying re-
Concluding air Bamuel remarks as a contribution of the greatest that ports from Tokyo, Nanking, and
with reference to the Washington, June 18. importance to the cause of future reservation in hízä London are serving to increase the The
Cause House of Representatives naval limitation. They further bo- above. His While the tension appears to
State Department's caution in has passed the Agriculture Adjust-leve that the agreement now reach- ment recognise the right there-.
Majesty's Govern
have momentarily relaxed
consideration of what diplomatic ment Administration amendments ed" which they regard as a perin to set out on the understand- North China circles specially in-
moves, if any, might be made. and sent them on to the Senate. manent and definite agreement as Ing that the 35/100 ratio will be terested in the Far East do not
These amendments are designed from to-day between the two Gny-maintained in default of the agree- conceal their conviction that it is Chinese Minister conferred to-day Mr. Henry Wallace; Secretary of clusion of a general agreement on
The Italian Ambassador and the to strengthen the farm policies of ernments will facilitate the comment to the contrary between the only a question of time before the with the State Department regard Agriculture, and to prevent the the subject of naval limitation be
two Governments. Japanese Army makes furthering the situation.---
A.A.A. meeting the same tate as tween all naval powers of the the N.R.A. when the Supreme world." Court ultimately rules constitutionality. ****
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LONDON OPINION.
London, June 19.
TRAMWAYS STRIKE SETTLED
in
Omaha, June 18.
The disputants in the tramways strike here, who, following dis- agreements which led to riots and death, seemed beyond any hope ci comprosise, have now agreed to accept an Arbitration Board's award.
The Governor of the State of Nebraska Is maintaining "martial law nevertheless, and National Guardsmen are still patrolling this city The troops will remain in control unti; a settement is reach
leuter.
Reuter.
"SURPLUS SPINDLES
London, June 18, The committee which drew up the scheme for dealing with sur- plus capacity of spinning in a cer- tain section of the Lancashire cot ton industry to-day unanimously passed a resolution reafirming the decision that the scheme be pro- reeded with and urging the Goy-: ernment to give effect to it at the earliest possible
possible moment,
The scheme provides for scrap ping or sealing ten minion spind- its at the maximum estimate cost of £2,000,000 to be met by levy of approvimately 2180,000 per annus for 15 years to meet British Wireles
upon its
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EXPLANATIONS SUMMARISED The House voted 168 to 52 in His Majesty's Government also Continuing the note says taks favour of the amendments- Heuter:
agrée with the explanations furnished by the German repre- sentative as to the method of an blication of this principle and pre- ceeds to submarise these explana-
EXECHEQUER RETURNS
London, June 18. Firstly the ratio of 35/100 is t The Exchequer returns show the be permanent relationship, clusive of self-balancing items treaty of naval limitation should total ordinary revenue to date ex- Secondly If any future general mounts to £109,319,827 as com- not adopt the method of limitation responding date of last year. Government will not matst on the pared with 2110,113,590 at the cor- by the agreed ratio the German The total ordinary expenditure incorporation of the above ratin exclusive of self-balancing Iteins in any future general treaty pro for the current year to "date is vided that the method therein £184,384,338 as against £161,130,- adopted for future limitation 385 at the corresponding date of much as to give Germany fuliguar antees that this ratio can be main tained
British Wireless
Ribbentrop's reply confirms the terms of the agreement and adds that the German Government are also of the opinion that the agree ment will facilitate the conclusion of a general agreement between all naval powers, British: Wireless.
FRANCE'S HAND
FORCED Paris, June 18. The Anglo-German naval agree- ment gives, Germany a fleet equal
for France to build more warships, to France's, making it necessary
day. declares the Journal des Debats to-
Semi-oficial Le Temps says that wedge late, the three-power stresa. Germany has tried to thrust a agreement by offering to negotiate with London separately on the two questions most important to Great Britain's security, namely, aerial and paval armaments
The consensus of opinion is that
ving Germany
Instal a
SIMPLE CEREMONY
Wittenberg, June 18. A simple but impressive funeral ceremony to the victims of the Reinsdort explosives factory disas ter on Tuesday was attended by- Hitler, Goering, and other high- officials of the State and Party.
At the conclusion of the burial service Goering addressed the mourners expressing deepest sym- pathy on behalf of Hitler as well a the Government to the relations of the victims.- Transocean Kua Min
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