HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936.
SOUTHWEST OPPOSITION TO
AGGRESSION
Generals Urge Stiff Resistance
READY TO FIGHT THE INVADERS
Order For Mobilisation Requested
Canton, June 4. Supporting the policy of the Kuomintang Southwest Execu- tive Committee and the Southwest Political Counell as manifest- ed in their telegrams of May 26 and June 2, Generals Chen Chi- tang, Li Chung-Jen and Pal Chung-hsl and all army, division and brigade commanders in the Southwest circulate a telegram to- day sirongly opposing the increase of Japanese troops in North China and urging the Government to offer stiff resistance.
The military authorities here say that they all are ready to fight for the recovery of the lost territory and they request the Southwest Political Council to give their armies a title and order immediate general mobilisation for the suppression of the in- vaders in the North-Central Press.
NANKING
DENIAL
Nanking, June 4.
A Japanese report that demands have been presented, by Nanking to the Southwest are officially denied," Reuter,
NO INTERNAL RUPTURE -
Canton, June 4. Discrediting alarming reports of the South-west situation, Mr. Halão Fu-chen, veteran Kuomin- tang leader and official spokesman of the South-west administration told the Union News to-day- that the circular telegram of June 2 urged resistance against Japanese Aggression' under the leadership of the Central Authorities.
Many delegates from Various parts of "the country are here to demand resistance against ag;„; gression," MI. Hsiao disclosed. "They went to Nanking to urge the authorities there to resist Japan, but unable to obtain a satisfactory reply they came to Canton on the same mission,
"During the present national crisis, it is unthinkable that there should be rupture within the coun... try."-
Baion. Next,
MUKDEN PREPARATIONS
Changchun, June 4. Maxing preparations for war, the Japanese Kwantung Army has re- organized the Mukden Arsenal. The Arsenal is manufacturing heavy Aghting weapons including feld guns.
Large numbers. of Chinese work- ers have been recruited by the Japanese to do the work.-- Union Niws.
VEHEMENT SPEECH
Canton, June 4!" Gen. Pai Chung-hsl. vlee Com- mander-in-Chief of the Fourth Group Army, delivered a vehement speech at the recent Kwangsi Pro- vincial Tangpu memorial service on the Resist-Japan Policy. He urged the people of Kwangsi to be prepared for a war with Japan, for he
kened Japanese aggression unto a flood which would eventu-
ally cover the whole territory of China unless a dyke is immediate- ly built to check ita damaging course. "We would rather die as free-men than live as slaves un- der Japanese domination" Gen- eral Pal said, “and in case we fall to ward off Japanese ag- gression even after having offered stiff resistance, there would still be a glorious chapter written in history to commemorate our herole "exploits."-
Central · Peran,
DOMEI REPORT
Shanghai, June 4.
A "Domel news agency report from Canton states that an off- cial Kwangsi communique 20- nounces the occupation of the walled town of Yungchowiu, - in Hunan, without opposition. The Hunanese troops had previously withdrawn from the position held there.
Meanwhile, Kwangtung military
In addition, the Japanese mil-headquarters has issued a com- tary authorities in Manchürls are munique stating that Tchang, on planning to build a big cave in the the Hunan side of the inter-pro- suburb of Changchun. The cave vincial border, has been occupied. will hold 5.000 men.
The cave will be but so as to provide a place for the Japanese and Manchurian officials to hide in time of war.
STERLING NOTE HOARDING
The
very
London, June 4. heavy proportions which continental hoarding de- mands for sterling notes are as- suming are revealed in to-day's Bank of England return shewing an increase of £7,000,000 in note circulation to a record level of £433,000.000 whereas the normal after holiday week shews a de-
crease.
Reuter,
CONFERENCE OF LABOUR
Proceedings Opened At
!. Geneva
Hengchow appears to be the pre- sent objective of these two squ- thern forces, which are believed to be converging there.- Reuter,
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HILTON FAILS TO BREAK RECORD
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London, Jure 4. Squadron leader Hilton falled to break the record for the Cape London flight. It was bad luck he had engine trouble at Athens which caused him to arrive at Budapest at seven o'clock last night, thus eliminating any possi- bility of reaching London before eleven o'clock in order to break the record.
He is now on his way to Eng- land, having left Budapest at five this morning
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
SARRAUT CABINET
RESIGNS
Paris, June 4.
The Barraut government pro- ceeded to the Elysee to tender its resignation prior to M. Blum's as- aumption of office.-
Reuter,
NORTH CHINA SMUGGLING
Joint Protest To Be Made
FRANCE DECLINES
London, June 4"
damage
It is ascertained that the British Government has requested the United States, Germany and France to combine in protesting to Japan against the smuggling in North China in view of the un- paralleled
to Chinese Anances and foreign trade.
The United States has cordially agreed, and Germany has not yet replied. presumably eml .rrassed by the receht trade agreement with Manchukuo. France has de- clined. It is believed France con- slders her preoccupations
else- where too heavy, also her trade Interests in North China are com- paratively small,
FRANC CAUSES ALARM Further Onslaught Launched
BLUM'S DILEMMA
PRICE OF TIN DROPS
Siam's Bargain For Heavy Quota
London, June 4. will difculties of renewal of London. June 4, is the Gold Bloc in extremis? the question seriously affecting restriction prove surmountable, is is the question asked on all sides the tin. market, causing a drop in 15 a result of to-day's further
price to the lowest level in three onsiuugh: against the franc which
years. temporarily yielded to 78.48, but
On one hand Bolivia opposes an was brought back by heavy British increase in quota although Patino intervention to 76.44. More than Mines annual report recently de- the volume is selling and theclared that owing to labour diff- small individual offerings are in- steadily increasing number of culties they are only able to main- tain nearly the total permissible dicative of the growing alarm.
production by suspending develop- Best informed foreign exchangement work circles realise that M. Leon Blum's dilemma is intensified by the de- terioration of the labour situation whose political undercurrents are becoming more evident every hour.
belleved It is
that the new Government Will be loath to attempt devaluation in the present troubled atmosphere test they be caught in a political tidal wave. On the other bänd the expediency of some exchange restrictions are considered very likely.
With the French Treasury again
borrowing approaching
limits, direcs recourse to the Bank of
It is understood that Mr. Eden has no intention of relaxing efforts to induce Japan to assist in stop- ping smuggling. Notice has
al- ready been given by several ques- tions thereanent directly Parlia-France is deemed inevitable which will pussibly involve substitution of the Governor of the Bank of France by a personality agreeing with the Front Populaire. This prospect is aggravating the scare.
ment reassembles.
Commoners emphasise they fully appreciate Mr. Eden's anxiety to use every possible means of stop- ping smuggling: Their questions are designed to show that he will give full support to Parliament in bringing pressure on Japan to take a proper view of this intolerable
scandal.
Reuter.
LEAGUE MEETING
DECISIONS
Dates Now Altered
on
London, June 4 It is learned that the League Assembly meeting in response to the request of Argentina will probably be held
June 29, Therefore the League Council meeting to discuss the sanctions problem fixed for June 16 has now been postponed till the end of the month.
On the other hand is Slam who is the chief thorn' in the Committee's Resh.
The presence of a leading Japanese metallurgist in Bangkok and report that a Japanese smel- ter may be erected there are in- terpreted as bargaining for quota of over 20,000 tons which the Siamese are understood to be
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demanding, while recent declara- tions by Malayan industrialists say that Malaya is, unwilling to weight to the belief that the Bri- make further sacrifices, This adds
tist delegates favour raising the quota if possible to over 100 per
cent. in order to give Siam 2 sharp taste of what unrestricted tin production would mean.
The "Financial News" under- stands that the draft of the new
In view of the marked apprecia-agreement embodies a weighted tion of sterling in terms of gold majority voting and maintenance currencies. British industrialists of larger ore stocks which would are concerned by the consequential targely remedy, the weaknesses of
the present scheme.- Reuter.
weakening of the export position. Firmness of sterling resulted in a further drop of gold price to .138/31, but it is interesting" to note that in 1934 when the franc was 76.50 gold was only 137/2 which..reflects the present in- creased hoarding demand. Reuter.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
"London June 4. London Silver-prices-to-day were unchanged as follow:-
June 3 .19-15/16
Spot
The meeting of signatories of the Dardanelles Convention which Forward.....19-15/16 was arranged to be held shortly at Montreux has now been postponed *****
t July...
AUSTRALIA.JAPAN
TRADE
New Treaty Discussed
非
Melbourne, June 3.
STRIKE MOVEMENT SPREADS
French Newspaper Badly Affected
LORRY DRIVERS REFUSE
DISTRIBUTION
New Government Warns The Strikers
"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Paris, June 4.
The lorry drivers of the famous Hachette firm, which has a virtual menoply for distribution of newspapers in France, went on strike at 2 o'clock on Thursday morning. The drivers that had reported to work as usual in the night drove their trucks Into a small narrow side street and there put the paper pack- ages on the street, thus virtually blockading the thoroughfare.
"L'Ouvre" appears on Thursday morning with the announce- ment on the front page that it was forced to restrict its volume to six pages in view of the gas and traffic strike and owing to the necessity for economising paper.
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The Socialist organ "Populabe" warns against exaggerated rumours and asserts that there is no truth in the reports that there will be a general traffle strike on Friday, and that the Parisians will be supplied with milk, gas and electric current- Transocean News Service.
MINISTER'S WARNING
Paris, June 4. The strikes continue to spread as M. Leon Blum, first Socialist Premier, takes over the Govern- ment to-day,
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ing in the Provinces where, how- ever, the situation is not so acute
in Paris and the neighbour- bood. The Government regards the situation as very serious, as the strike movement is beginning to spread to the industries im- mediately affecting time public. The delivery for instance, of ice. *or the milk depots in Paris has
M. Salengro, Minister of the Interior, has issued 1 warning that the new Government will not tolerate illegal activities-by strik- ers and occupied factories must ceased on Wednesday, while the be evacuated,
employees of the Gaswork of
In the meanwhile it is estimated | Nanterre have also joined the', that over a quarter million work-strikers. Since this Gaswork sup-
Sir Henry Gullett, chairman ofers have struck so far.......... ⚫he Australian Tariffs Commission, Reuter.
piles 30 other suburbs too, these all have to go without gas, wher the contents of gasmeters is ex- hausted, which will be on Wednes- day night.
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to-day discussed with the Japanese LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Consul here Tokyo's new counter-
Paris, June 4. Proposals with respect to the lately. The epidemic of strikes shews
tarifs. They no sign of abating. Among the Province, particularly in Lyon, News of further strikes in the latest developments, 3,000 muni- Nantes, Marseilles, Lille and Rouen
workers 11 Valenciennes engaged in making heavy shells
is continually arriving in Paris. and guns have struck. A thou- Interior. Salengro.
The probable future Minister of sand miners in Anzin pits downed Wednesday that even though the
declared C tools, occupying the pits and de-workers' demands are justified, they manding higher pay.
revised Australiar. also discussed the basis of a new trade treaty. June 4
Following his interview with the 18-15/15 Japanese diplomat, Bir Henry stat 19-15/16 ed that Japanese goods which had been manufactured at a price so low that it was impossible for any other country to compete, could not be allowed to overwhelm the markets of Australia.
It is expected that Mr. Eden. ANTWERP STRIKE who is President of the Council, will also preside at the Assembly
Antwerp, June 3." owing to Dr. Benes who had pre- Work has ceased on almost all viously presided having been vessels here following the un- elected President of Czecho-authorised demand of dockers, slovakia.
which the unions have not endor- Reuter
sed, for a two shillings increase in wages.
EXCESS DESTROYER
TONNAGE
American Reply To British Note
Washington, June 4.
The reply to the British note regarding Britain's" intention to retain 40,000 tons of destroyer tonnage which should be scrapped at the end of 1936, has been made by the United States. Mr. Cordell Hull stated that the reply has been sent to Britain by post and the contents will not be published until the answer has reached Is is understood, how- London.
ever, that the reply urges Britain to invoke the escalator clause f
reuter's Bulletin Service. the Naval Treaty of 1930.---
JAPANESE BUYING COTTON MILLS
Chinese Concerns In Difficulty
Tientsin, June 4,
Several groups of metal workers have also struck.-- Reuter & Bulletin Service..
tion
must
It is feared that the trouble
keep within their limita, may spread to the newspaper in-lar Front does not mean anarchy. since a Government of the Popu- dustry as the strikers at Hachette The cenresentatives of all Trade Australia, he said, looked to the building. where distribution Mother Country and other, Domin-carried out, posted pickets, while
18 Unions met on Wednesday to and ions of the Empire for an outlet for acute shortage of newsprint has movement can be better controll- menores by which the strike her product, and would conse-been caused by the strike of lorryed.--- quently give preference to these drivers bringing newsprint for ex- British countries.
port.
Japan, he added, was a poor customer to Australia in every other product except wool— Keuter's Bulletin Service
"A PEACEFUL GENERAL
STRIKE”
ASSASSINATIONS IN SPANISH
PROVINCES
("Hong Kong Dally Press” Special)
Madrid, June 4
The epidemic of strikes' raging in so many parts of Europe at present threatens to assume as large proportions in Spain as anywhere elser For instance a mines in the Asturias closed down on Thursday after all the efforts of the Minister for Trada and Industry at conciliation had proved abortive. Miners are calling their suspension of work “a peaceful general strika” The strika organisation is in the hands of the Social Democrat Trades Unlons Federation and the main cause of discontent is that several miners, have "not been paid any wages for a whole five months, overdue wages now sygregating to over 5,000,- 000 pesetas.
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There is a possibility of the bus and tube, employees stopping.
Numerous petrol stations have. closed and suppiles are strictly rationed."
Anxiety is also felt for bread supplies as bakers are demanding increased wages.— Reuter.
STRIKE EXTENDING
Paris, June 3. The strike still grows in France. and the figure of those who have laid down their tools is now al- ready estimated at 35,000, These figures do not include those strik-
LUFTHANSA AIR ·
SERVICE
New Type Of Planes
are
rontocean Nawa Narista,
STEEL WORKS AFFECTED
Lille, June 4. The "stay in" strike has now spread to the steel works at Denain and Anzin, where 3,700 workers are threatening to let the blast furn-. aces go out unless they receive satisfaction.- Beuter.
MORE THREATS
Paris, June 4, Agricultural workers on farms in.. the neighbourhood of Paris are striking and gas, electricity, bus and railway workers are threaten- ing to come out to-day- Realer.
CAMBRIDGE MAN'S FEAT
London, June 4.
In the Cambridge contest be tween Cambridge Univeralty and Amateur Athletic Association, A. G. K. Brown of Cambridge ran the hundred yards in 9-7/10 seconds,
"Hong Kong Daily Press' Special)
Stockholm, June 4. Most of the inland as well as foreign German air routes flown
by large three-engined equalling the British record. Junker planes, of the JU 52 type,
Lleuter. and these may be regarded as the standard German passenger air- craft.
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on
BOMB HURLED AT JEWISH BUS
I is interesting to note that this type of plane is also used by 1 many foreign air companies their long distance flighta, and
Falfs, June 4. that it is also to be found in ser- Arab have been seas to hospital Six Jewa, an Egyptian and an vice in Africa, the Far East and resulting from a bomb hurled at a South America,
Jewish bus of which they were occupants. The police made two arrests.-
Reuter
From several provinces, more ‘or | the homestead of a landowner, in- The Japanese textile interests less grave incidents are reported. tending to take possession of the are purchasing all the
When Chinese In Santander, where the general property [for themselves. cotton mills in Tientsin. Except strike was proclaimed on Wednes the proprietor tried to defend him- the Hangyuan and Felyang Cot- day for instance, the director of self shots were exchanged and one ron Mills, which are operated by the Boctal Democrat newspaper | person was killed and two serious- and Chinese Chen Hsuch Company "Region" was attacked by un-ly injured.
The great popularity awarded to the so-called lightning service" and the Hwa Hsin Cotton Mill, the known persons as he was sitting in
In Malagra, a clergyman with started in 1 made it desirable other Chinese mills are to be pura cafe quietly, during the pro- 3,000 pesetas salary in his pocket to develop a oplanes that could
clamation made by the strikers, Several shots were fired at the was attacked and overpowered by carry ten passengers, (instead of Communists, robbed and finally four or six) at the speed reached" director who was killed tits- tantaneously. Other cafe guests dangerously injured by revolver by the single-engined machines. who witnessed the murder took up.
shots."
Both types of planes which the Lufthansa are putting into service,
Barcelona, June 4. In purchasing the Chiese cot the chase, and shot the murderer. In Saragossa, anarcho-syndical- for the first time this year, fulfil Women's hairdressers have pre- ton mills in Tientsin, the Japanese The prison director in Seville 1sts broke into the business pre- that function. They are the sented their employers with strike textile interests will not import was assassinated in the same way miser of the Social Democrat Junker JU 36 and Heinkel He 111,notices and the dustmen, have call M. Herrlöt has been elected pre-cotton yarn from the Japanese as he sat in a cafe with some Trades Unions Federation and left two twin-engined aircraft, which ed a lightning strike in sympathy for fundamental problems of hu-sident of the Chamber by 377 vote mills in Tsingtao and Tsinan, infriends.
a bomb which exploded and did will accommodate a crew of two with the street cleaners, who have the future.-
In Alora a group of communist serious damage.
and ten passengers:——
stready ceased work farm labourers. on strike attacked
Transocean News Beroics
Geneva, June 4 One of the largest conferences in the history of the International Labour Office was opened when forty eight States were present. Dr. Riddell of Canada, President of the Governing Body, said that the conference provided, perhaps
the most important existing force
an wellbeing-
Heuter.
FRENCH CHAMBER
to 150. Reüler.
PRESIDENCY
Paris, June 4.
chased by the Japanese.
Even the Hwa Cotton M 18 Anding it very difficult to main tain its present status, as it is fac- ing serious financial. dimculties.
Union New
ocean News Service.
BARCELONA STRIKE
Heater.