HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1936.
JAPANESE EMPIRE POLICY
CRITICISED
"Must Be The Simplest In The World”:
MANCHESTER GUARDIAN
OPINION
Chiang May Be Forced To Fight
London, May 30.
The foreign policy of the Japanese Erupire must be the sim- plest in the world, says the "Manchester Guardian." It is shortly to expand economically, politically and militarlly whenever" and wherever possible and no circumstance at home or abroad is per- mitted to vary this fundamental rule.
The declarations of Japanese statesnien and "Ambassadors have not the least reference to what continues to be done. Since Stalin's declaration and the publication of the Russo-Mongol pact, it is clear that Japan could not advance farther westward without war with Russia, which she is not prepared to fight and would not Win. Hence the Japanese flood is diverted southward.
most
After reviewing the smuggling in East Hopel. "perhaps the shameful, case of robbery ever con- doned by
1 great power." the journal goes on to say that the increase of the Japanese garrison in Tlents.n gives general evidence of an attempt to undermine. the Nanking Government.
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NANKING MEASURES,
JAPAN'S OFFER TO CHINA
Political Pact In Place- Of Tangku Agreement
willing
2.
GOLD COIN HOARDING
BUDGET SECRET
Move By Bank Of England
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REQUEST MADE TO BROKERS
them for
LEAKAGE
Tribunal Concludes Session
London, May 19. Questions from Mr. Justice Por- ter, residing at the investigation of alleged leakages of Budget in- formation, elicited interesting re- velations during the final day of the tribunal's session.
Shanghal, May 20. **If the Chinese Government is dissatisfied
Londen. May 20.. with the Tangku Truce because it prevents the
The Bank of England bas
re- despatch of armed troops
quested bullon brokers. to
to cease Mr. Kenneth Butt, son of Sir the Demilitarised
buying gold coin at a premium Alfred Butt MP.. certified that his Zone, Japan
over bar gold or sell to conclude
frm had been annoyed when it political pact to replace it." said hoarding, thus joining the Bank was discovered that he had done Major-General
of France efforts to Kita. Japanese
check the Budget military attache.
boarding propensities of French asked him
insurance business, and for an explanation. Such an agreement, however, he petty capitalists who are recently added, would necessitate definition streaming to London in order to of relations between North China cbtain sovereigns which have been and Manchukuo and entail China's lion market against, melting value fetching 34- to 35/- in the bul- recognition of Manchukuo.— Rmiter.
around 32/8.
FRENCH ACTION
AT ROUEN
Objection Raised At Vatican
("itong Kear Dally Press" Special)
Paris, May 20. Disagreement between the Holy
This he furnished, but he omitted
his father's name in connection with the transactions because he had been engaged in them
There Was a further surprise te financier. Mr. Edmund The ban applies only to brokers, Waterton, who last week was certi- but some official announcemented to have mentioned the name extending to the Banks is thought of Mr. J. H. Thomas, Secretary of possible.
State for Colonies, in connection with Budget leakages. was inter- rogated on this point by Mr. Jus- tice Porter.
The move is criticised, however as only a nuisance value and tending to create a black bourse since London jewellery and fancy
To-day. Mr. Waterton said that goods shops which display offers Mr. Thomas' name only occurred for purchase of sovereigns will to him as he was thinking things probably contrive for disposal to
over about lunch time on April 20. hoarders.
He had been to a dinner party. Moreover, it is remarked, this with Dr. Reginald Grigg, and Dr. touches only the smali man, while Grigg had told him he was able to the Interests able to afford bar get Information from a member of gold are not affected. although the Cabinet, and eventually men- some quarters think this differ-tioned Mr. Thomas' See and the French government entiation is intentional since it witness agreed with the judge that cedure has artsen through what panic element.
matter of diplomatic pro- the former which constitutes the
it was really in the nature of light gossip.- considers justified
ar un-Beuter.
Reuter. interference by the French government in ecclesiasti- cal affairs when irregularities were discovered in the financial matters wishin the Jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Rouen.
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Nanking, May 20. As part of the new plan to check contraband trade in North China, the Government has ordered rall-the way employees, guilty of alding smugglers to be punished in ac- cordance with the anti-narcotics The Journal, concludes that law which provides the death sooner or later the Chinese will penalty. have to fight If they wish save anything. It is doubtful whether Chiang Kai-shek could survive another surrender. If he reaches an agreement with the Communists and Canton, he may this year answer the Japanese de- mands with defiance, even at the risk of open war. Heuter.
OFFICIALS WORRIED
to
Tientsin, May 20. The activities of the Japanese ronins in the selling of the Japan- esa smuggled goods in Kalgan are causing serious anxiety to the local authorities,
According to well-informed busi- ness circles, large numbers of Chinese shops are hoisting Japan- ese flags, given to them by the Japanese 'ronins. These shops are engaged in the selling of smuggled
Vatican
The plan depends mainly on the refusal of the Rallways to accept goods for transportation without the French government admittedly The official Vatican view is that Customs permits on the Palping-has the right to exercise supervi- Mukden Raliway, which is the main channel of inflow through East Hopel as far as Tientsin, and may withhold co-operation, but the Government hopes to bar further progress of contraband southward. and westward.- deuter.
SMUGGLING IN CHINA
London Discussion
Landoh, May 19. There was a animated discus-
sion at the meeting of the China
North
goods, and the authorities and it
ub-committee of the House when extremely dificult to collect taxes members, under the chairmanship from them. For instance, the bus of Lord Winterton, discussed the companies in Kalgan pay no tax smuggling to the authorities now with the China. protection of these Japanese ronins, Previously, they paid as much as $9,000 as business tax. Caion News ::
situation f
Representatives of the British
Association Hesidenta
and the China Association were specially invited to explain the situation in All Its bearings.
It was decided to give the utmost
with
MILITARY ACTIVITY
Tientsin, May 20. More than 2,000 workers are busily engaged in the building of
support to the Government in barracks to provide accommoda-pressing for a general clarification tions for the Japanese reinforce regard to the urgent need for en-
of the position, especially ments. In addition to these new barracks, a new aerodrome will be
abling China to institute built, occupying a total area of
efficient preventive service, both 850 mow.
by means of revenue cruisers along the coast of Hopel and by barriers on the railways, to check the carrying of contraband.
The surrounding district. measur ing five miles, has been practically deserted. No farming of any kind is being carried on in the land this year. due to the Japanese military construction in the area, Enian News. '
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ROYALTY TO VISIT NEW LINER
Luncheon On Board
London, May 20.
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Japanese authorities are object- ing to the
arming of Chinese customs officers or cruisers.- Reuter
SOUTHPORT GOLF QUARTER-FINALS
American Challenger In Semi-Finals
Pamela
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Bouthport, May 20.
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sion in the appointment of high church dignataries in France, but has no authority to remove such. from office.
According to Rome, the French ambassador at message from
the Vatican, Charles Roux. left for Paris on Tuesday with a mission to take steps to settle the differences.
Le Matin" points out, however, that the Qual d'Orsay holds very tenaciously to the view that its recent action was strictly correct. whereas the Vatican shows no dis- posion to retreat from its DWT standpoint seeing that a funda- menial principle is at stake.- transocean News Service.
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TWO FIRMS TO COMBINE
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Harland Wolff And Short Brothers
London, May 20.
SILVER MARKET
London, May 20. London Silver prices to-day were down 3/16 for Spot" and 1/8 for "Forward." as follow:-
Spot
name.
FABRICATION OF LIES
But
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DEPORTEES FROM ETHIOPIA
Another Crowd Of
Europeans
PRIEST REFUSES TO OBEY ORDER
Resident In Ethiopia For Forty Years
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Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Djibouti, May 20. The last train arriving here on Tuesday from Addis Ababa brought another crowd of Europeans expelled at short notice by the Italian authorities. Hundreds more are expected to arrive within the next few days since the Italians are not permitting them to stay any longer.
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Among those ordered to leave is the 84-year-old Apostolle Vicar of Harrar who, after living there for 40 years, refuses to obey the expulsion order, just as he declined to leave his cathe- dral recently when the Italian bombers attacked the city,
have arisen between the adminis- Serious differences of opinion tration of the Djibouti railway. owned by a French company, and
ITALIAN AMNESTY
Rome, May 19. The release is announced of 498
tion at issue being the use of the Lipari Islands and elsewhere. the Italian authorities, the ques-political prisoners, confined in the railway service for Italian pur- poses.
In the first place the Italian authorities are said to have refused to pay the freight rates charged London, May 20. Mr.. J. H. Thomas, accompanied by the railway for the transfer of by his son, unexpectedly appeared foodstuffs to Addis Ababa. There- before the Budget Tribunal to-day upon the railway administration to refute the evidence given yes- declined to forward any more Lerday in connection with the Pole Italian freight to Addis Ababa. Street dinner party.
Apparently the situation is com- When the Tribunal opened to- plicated by the question of sanc- day, Mr. P. Vergottis the financier tions which France has not yet May 19 May 20 who effected cover against income lifted..
tax, denied he was a friend of the Transocean New. Service doctor who told him he could get information from Mr. Thomas. Mr. Vergottis described the doctor's evidence as a fabrication of lies. He said he did not know Mr. Thomas and had never spoken to him.
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26-1/2 20-1/2
20-5/16 20-3/3
ANGLO-FRENCH TRADE
Steady Increase In
Exports
London, May 20
Captain Euan Wallace, Becretary
ORDER TO QUIT.
Rome. May 19 Father J. A Rousseau, French missionary Bishop of Harrar, has been ordered to leave Ethiopia, on Mr. Thomas during his brief ap-in anti-Italian activities.--
the ground that he has engaged pearance in the witness box said
Reuters that he never saw Mr. Vergottis patil to-day and never before heard of his zam.8.
The evidence then concluded after which the counsels for
ETHIOPIAN YOUTH
Addis Ababa, May 19, New measures have been pro-
The reason for the amnesty is not given, but it is presumed it is. connected with the celebration of Italy's victory in Ethiopia.
All
Fascists capable of bearing arms between the ages of twenty- one and fifty-Ave will be enrolled in the militia at once. Meuter's Bulletin Bervice.
FASCIST MILITIA
Rome, May 1b.
All Fascists between the ages of 25 and 55, who are capable of.. bearing arms will be drafted for the Fascist Militia in accordance with the "solemn oath sworn by the Italian nation on May 9th for the defence of the newly won Im- perium." A decision to this effect has been taken by the National Executive of the Fascist party on Tuesday.
The Executive, moreover, re- solved to contribute a sum of five million Lire "terwards the erection of a monumental building to be
of the Department of Overseas various persons interested address claimed by Marshal Pietro Bado-erected in Rome in commemora- Trade, who is in Paris in connec-ed the Tribunal-
tion with negotiations for a new Renter's Bulletin Servire,
Anglo-French trade agreement, stated yesterday that negotiations were now in an advanced stage and should soon be completed.
It must, he added, be a matter of satisfaction to France that exports had steadily risen and in the first quarter of the current An arrangement has been con-year Britain appeared as France's
between Harland Wolft, most important foreign customer.
He added that Imports for the shipbuilders of Belfast, and Short Brothers. Seaplane bullders of current quarter included among Rochester under which
other things a race horse which firms are to form a new company was a fancied candidate for the
Derby.- to construct. aircraft of both land and marine types at Belfast.
British Wirelen. . · |British Wireless.
the two
STOP PRESS
NORTH CHINA SMUGGLING
London, May 20. At Commons question time, Mr. Eden said that the situation ax regards uggling was receiving the close attention of the British
GATWICK AIRPORT IN USE
London, May 20. The new airport at Gatwick, Bur- rey, which was only opened on Sunday, is already being extensive- ly used. There were nearly 80
GUFFEY COAL ACT INVALIDITY
glio, and include the immediate construction of 2,000 miles of tar roads throughout the country and the enrolment of Ethiopian youths into a movement similar to that of the Fascist Youth organisations. Ethiopian boys will be given mil. itary training and their uniform Washington, May 19. President F. D. Roosevelt declar-will consist of a sports cap, black
shirts and khaki shorts.--- ed to-day that the only answer to the Supreme Court's invalidation of Heuter's Bulletin Service. the Guffey Coal Act was to make a fresh attempt to reach the object- tives of that law.
He declined to state, however, whether fresh legislation to that end would be introduced at the present session.- Reuter,
NAVAL DISCUSSION OPENED
London, May 20. The Anglo-Soviet naval treaty conversations were opened to-day at the Foreign Office. fice.
landings and departures yesterday, Reuter, The principal services are to France, Holland, Germany and Scandinavia.
adjoins the aerodrome, linking it A feature of the airport is the with the London-Brighton inten- Government and the difficulties saving in time effected, due partiyaive rail service....... experienced by the Chinese to the fact that a milway station British Wireless.
authorities in combatting smug-
gling were recently brought to the notice of the Japanese Government by the British Ambassador in
Queen Mary will spend a few hours abroad the glant Cunard White Star liner to which she has given her name when she visits, In the quarter-finals of the Bri- Bouthampton next Monday, ac- tish women's open golf champion-Tokyo, companied by the Duke and ship. Miss Kathleen Garnham, The" reply of the Japanese, Goy. Duchess of Kent and the Duchess Pamela Barton, Bridget Newell andemment to these representations of Gloucester. The party will take | Molly Gourlay emerged as winners, was to the effect that the present luncheon in the magnificent cabin Kathleen Garnham (Essex) beat buted partly to the high tariff smuggling campaign must be attri- restaurant and will inspect every Mrs. Rhodes (Yorkshire) 4 and 3. part of the vessel which is due to
rates imposed by the Chinese Goy- her maiden voyage set off on
ernment and partly to lack of in- across the Atlantic on May 27.
terest on the part of the Chinese The Hner's passenger
local authorities in safeguarding modation is limited to 2,139 of
accruing whom 776 will be cabin passengers, 784 tourists and 579 third class. The total is very much lower than other liners of same feat. The Majestic which has a total ton-
SEMI-FINALS mage of only 56,551 accommodates 3,037 passengers, but in the new
Southport, May 20. Pamela Barton vessel unusually generous space is
beat Kathleen Garnham 5 and 4. allotted to public rooms and state Arooms. The Queen Mary's crew
Bridget Newell beat Molly Gour- comprises 1.101 officers and men-lay 3 and 2.- British. Wireless.
Reuter
accom-
Doris Wilkins (Essex) 4 and 2.
Barton (Surrey) beat
Bridget Newell (Derbyshire) beat Marion Miley (America) 4 and 3.
Molly Gourlay (Surrey) beat | Iteufer. Jean Hamilton (Surrey) one up- Reuter.
the revenues Central Government.-
to the
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MRS. ROOSEVELT INJURED
Washington, May 20. Mrs. Baradelano Roosevelt, the President's mother, fall and frac- tured her hip while visiting her great-grandchildren in New York-
Reuter,
NAKAYAMA MURDER TRIAL
LITTLE KWANGTUNG" THROWS MORE
LIGHT ON CRIME
Shanghai, May 20.
The trial was resumed at the Special District Court to-day of Yih Hai-sen, alias "Little Kwangtung," and Yang Weng-tao, charged with the killing of the Japanese marine Nakayama at Hongkow on November 9 last year, when the former made an- other sensational statement, and a third man was indicted for complicity.
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Yih Hal-sen, who declared atwhen a group of persons, includ- the last hearing that he had in-ing Yang, visited the scene of the tended to kill the Japanese evercrime.
since the 1932 Shanghai war, made Yang denied both these allega- a further declaration to the effecttions.
that his fellow accused. Yang A third Chinese, Chow She- Weng-tao, gave him the pistolyung, a cabaret employee, was to- with which he shot the marine. day charged by the Shanghai Accused added that the murder Municipal Council with compli- was planned a few days, previously city in the crime" Beuter,
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