FUTURE CONTROL OF
Important Problem At Conference
FRENCH PRESS VIEW
OF SITUATION
Italy Will Be Forced To Attend
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Speciat
Paris, June 24. The fundamental problem confronting the Straits conference at Montreux Is, according to "Le Journal," whether the Straits shall continue to be controlled by the International Commission as heretofore or whether their control shall in future be vested exclusively in Britain and Turkey.
Should the latter solution prevail, says the paper. It would mean giving Britain, with Turkey's assistance, unlimited power over the Dardanelles, which would prove most disagreeable for Soviet Russia.
The foreign editor of "Le Ceuvre' opines that Italy will see herself
compelled
NO CONCRETE RESULTS
ta participate in the The serious busir.283
Montreux. June 23
On
the
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1936.
STRAITS
TWO SOLDIERS ON TRIAL
Death Of Japanese
In Peiping
BRITISH COURT OF ENQUIRY
TIN CONTROL CO-OPERATIVE DEMOCRAT LEADERS
PROBLEMS
Questions Asked In Commons
Londer, June 24.
In the House of Commons to- day. Lleut.-Comdr. P. G. Agnew (Con, Cambarna) asked wheth the signatories and the Siamese Government have yet considered the extension of the tin control scheme as provided by agreement, Mr. Ormsby-Gore replied "yes" The question has been considered by all interested Governments and discussion is still proceeding.
Pelping. June 24. Two privates of the British Em- bassy guard. H. Hunt and D. Cook Pappeared before the British Court
The questioner then asked whe- of Enquiry this morning charged ther the Minister was aware that with manslaughter in connection the present fluctuation prices re- with the death of Kisaku Sasaki,sulting in uncertainty to the
a Japanese officer attached to the future scheme were causing grave Manchukuo Ministry of War, on anxiety to United Kingdom pro- the night of May 23-27.
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The Crown, Advocate. prosecut- ing said that the death of Sasaki was the culmination of a series, of assaults committed by the accused on the night of May 26-27 which resulted from a blow on the head which fractured the skull, causing general haemorrhage.
A piece of webbing from a pack strap used by British soldiers was found near the body-
Beuter.
their
ducers and Jeopardising ability to continue production.
Mr. Ormsby-Gore thought that applled not only to the United Kingdom but also to colonial pro- ducers. and undoubtedly the fuc- tattons were due to the uncer tainty created by the attitude of Siam. He only hoped that the Government would shortly come into line with the rest of *he countries and the scheme could continue (Cheers),
Lieut-Comdr. Agnew also asked
second part of the Montreux con- Dardanelles Conference began to MR. YOSHIDA IN whether the Malayan delegati m
ference which is scheduled to take place immediately after the close of the forthcoming Geneva dis- cussions, if only for the purpose of opposing the fortifications of the Dardanelles by all the means in her power.-
EPILA Neva Neruies,
PRIVATE SESSION
Loadon, June 24.
WIS
day, but without leading to pro- quite a positive attitude was re- duce concrete results although vealed towards the Turkish proi have won the goodwill of the de-
which already posals.
legates.
seem
to
The proceedings opened with the reading of a telegram from the Italian Government where-
Rushdi Aras
LONDON
was the directing influence 10- wards securing extension of con- trol,
Mr. Ormsby-Gore replied in the animative.- Heater.
Japan's Relations With Britain
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FAR EASTERN PROBLEMS
SILVER MARKET.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, June 24. London
Silver prices
to-day were up 3/18 as follow:-
June 23. .19-5/8 .....19-5/8
1 by
June. 24. 19-13/16 19-13/16
NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
Arrival In London
The private session 01 the upon the Turkish Foreign Minis- Dardanelles conference opened at, ter,
expressed Montreux to-day. Mr. Stanley satisfaction that Italy was prepar- Bruce presiding. It is understood
London, June 24... ed to attend the" Conference at a Mr. that discussion
Yoshida, interviewed begun On later date.
Reuter. section two of the Turkish draft
laughingly disclaimed The British Delegate, Lord Stan- rumours that he dealing with passage of warships hope declared
had come Spot that he hoped a specially charged with the work of Forward and auxiliary vessels. through the satisfactory agreement would be an Anglo-Japanese Straits In times of peace and war reached, but
entente by gave notice of the saying that he must first examine and in the eventuality of Turkey Intention of moving several re- the whole eld and then it would being either belligerent or neutral visions. The Japanese Delegate] be his earnest desire to promote a The question of tonnage allowed Sato accepted the Turkish Draft thorough understanding on the to pass through the Straits into Treaty as the basis of negotiations, basis of traditional Anglo-Japanese the Black Sea which is fixed at a but made reservations concerning friendship. maximum of 14,000 tons for any Article IX, Litvinoff demanded that Questioned regarding the pos- separate nations of the Black Sea the neutrality of the Black Sea sibility of a frank discussion be- and to 28,000 tons for all nations in the interests of the states tween Britain and Japan on" ali
London, June 24. is expected to be discussed at some bordering it.
safeguarded outstanding differences, Mr. Yo- and Madame be
new Japanese Ambassador length as objection to strict limita- Paul-Boncour behalf of the shida welcomed the idea
and Mademoiselle tions is expressed in Several French Government accepted the stressed that
Yoshida reached Lordon this there were many morning and were met by a re- quarters.
Turkish Proposals as the basis for complications; Before the private session began an Agreement. The Greck
example, presentative of and Japan's relative interests in China Secretary and by the staff
the Foreign M. Litvinoff, Soviet Russla had Yugoslavian Delegate also accep- and her future, Japanese trade in conversations with Lord Stanhope ted the Turkish draft subject to British colonies,
the Japanese Embassy.- naval constrac- British Wireless. Great Britain) and M. Paul Bon-reservations. cour France).— "British Wireless.
SOVIET CLAIMS.
оп
tion, etc.
for
and
Bulgaria claimed to be in મ "Two nations supremely interest- special position because it was ed in commerce like Britain and aisarmed and because its foreign Japan are bound to collide on trade was largely dependent Montreux, June 24.
O many paints and it is not easy to Soviet claims for special treat-hence wanted
the Status of the Dardanelles. find both anxious to discuss the ment were reiterated by M. Lit-mation about what the
more exact infor- same question at the same time." vinoff at the plenary meeting of
Turkish he said. "Nevertheless I am con- meant. proposals really the Straits conference. British at-
It
vinced than an Anglo-Japanese titude is reserved pending instruc- technical Committee and a report peace and prosperity in the Far finally decided to appoint a agreement must and will come and tions from London on the Turkish ing Committee which, in the in- - proposals,
Bast depend thereon." dividual consultations about
tu
Mr. Yoshida was disinclined to
M. Litvinoff also suggested the begin, could be called upon as re-discuss smuggling and said that proposed prohibition of passage for quired, to render assistance with the Japanese point of view had submarines should be extended to information or suggestion.--
alrcraft carriers.
Transnesan Nawe Service.
REFERRED TO EXPERTS » Montreux, June 23.
M: Paul Boncour urged the need to allow greater freedom of passage to the States carrying out" obliga- tions under the League Covenant.
The Dardanelles Conierence dis- cussed five sections of the Turkish Mr. Sato (Japan) said he was prepared to accept the restrictions Draft Agreement on Tuesday, all for warships going to the Black concerning the träfc of mercan- Sea provided they were also imm-tile vessels in the Straits." Lord posed on warships, leaving the Stanhope suggested a simplifica-
Black Sea.
tion of the text through inclusion of all references to the League of Nations in single section, the
General discussion was adjourn- ed till to-morrow. There will be no further plenary meeting until Turkish Foreign Minister agreeing.
To obtain the necessary clear-
after the League Assembly,-lauterness on the question of "neutral-
FRENCH SUPPORT
Montreux, June 23.
re-fortification,
ity," this question was referred to a Technical Committée which
At the continued conference of authorised the appointment of a powers here on the question of Sub-Committee on military, naval Dardanelles
M. and
aerial législation. The next Maxim Litvinoff, the Russian plenary Beeston takes place OM Commissar for Foreign Affairs, to-
Wednesday.- day claimed it would be necessary Truseceran News Servien
from the
to provide free egress Black Sea for Russian warshipa...
Russian war vessels should be able to pass through the Dardan- elles in order to execute the Soviet Government's responsibilities un- der the Covenant of the League of Nations.
M. Paul Boncour, the French delegate, supported M, Litvinoff's suggestion,
STAY OF NEGUS AT GENEVA
Swiss Explanation
not yet been properly heard. He opined that smugglers were by no means the only people in North China who were profiting thereby.
He said Japan was greatly con- cerned about the future of the Shanghai Municipality as so many nations were interested in Shang- hal and it was one of the major problems of the Far East.—
Reuter.
TRAIN SMASH IN SPAIN
The
of
SOCIETIES
Mission To China Reviewed
London, June 24. Mr. C. F. Strickland, reviewing in the "Times" his recent mission to China, says that while uitle has been done to reform land tax. both official and unafacial agencies
NOT SATISFIED
Foreign Affairs And Work Regulation
are muking great efforts for reller U.S. NEUTRALITY ACT
of debt and better marketing of produce..
The farmer's trouble is not SO much the interest he pays as the. impossibility of finding anyone to finance him
Co-operative societies are the natural agency, but Mr. Strickland warns against hurrying the pace. renders many societies unstable. The lack of trained supervisors and the co-operative law is also defective.
Mr. Strickland pays a tribute to and girls in many parts of the the eagerness of educated youths country to devote themselves, to rural improvement Reuter.
ALEXANDRA ROSE DAY IN LONDON
Silver Jubilee
SHORTCOMINGS
MINEWORKERS PROMISE SUPPORT
Philadelphia, June 23.
to
The Democratie convention adjourned at a late hour until this evening. It is understood that the first draft of the party election platform due for consideration to-morrow falled satify the party leaders on points dealing with foreign affairs, federal regulation hours and wages, two issues on which they consider the draft was too evas'vs.
The leaders are of opinion that a definite stand should have been taken on both issues owing to the strength of Liberal feel- Ing that a stranger Neutrality Act should have been passed in the early days of the Italo-Abyssinian war and Governor Lan- don's definite stand for regulation of working conditions, by In- dividual States.
Senator Reynolds is endeavour- piled up great fortunes for those ing to secure insertion of the plank; on the inside and financially and banning all immigration until brought the country to the verge unemployment decreases. but he; of bankruptcy." admits that the prospects of suc- cess is remote.
Mr. John Lewis, President of the United Mineworkers Union, who is mentioned by the Trade Unionists as a possible first Labour Presi-
Mr. Farley concluded by predict ing the continuation of "the real New Deal" under a sane and or- derly leadership, under "that calm. capable and courageous comman- der. Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Reuter,
London, June 24.. The Silver Jubilee of Alexandra Rose Day is being celebrated to- day. Twelve million roses are on sale throughout the country.
The event was started by Queendent of the U.S.A.. has been called Alexandra in 1912 to raise money
in to assist in drafting the plank! for hospitals and charities for the dealing with labour relations,
NEW DEAL WRECKERS sick.
The Democrats hope for the
Philadelphia, June 23. Her favourite flower, wild rose,
promised support of 100.000 mine-
Senator A. W. Barkley of Ken- was chosen as the emblem. Three workers to enable them to carry tacky in a keynote speech to the hundred crippled girls have been the key States including Pennsyl-Democratic
National Convention working for ten months to make vaniu,
to-day. attacked the roses.
Supreme * BOXERS ENROLLED
Court of the United States for This morning the Duchess of
Jack Dempsey, the former world Wrecking so many of President F. Kent, who is president of the boxing champion, was sworn in D Roosevelt's New Deal decreos. organization, drove through Lon-yesterday as Honorary Sergeant- don and visited many of the rose
at-Arms for the convention. He depots...
will be lollowed to-day by Gene Tunney,
British Wireless,
.
WORLD COURT SEAT
Geneva, June 24. Poland has nominated Dr. Cheng Tien-hst as candidate for The World Court seat formerly occup! ed by Dr. "Wang Chung-hul.-
Reuter
MARSEILLES SHIPPING
*
AT STANDSTILL
STAY-IN METHODS BY SEAMEN
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Spezia: +
Paris, June 24. Traffic in the port of Marselles has
come to a complete standstill. Owing to the extension of the seamen's strike. Red flags are flying from 26 ships, representing some 4,000 striking men who have taken residence on board by forcing" offers to: leave the vessels. The firebost Alerte. which belongs to the Chamber of Commerce is now the only vessel in the harbour which is flying the tricolour.
The few ships walch entered the port on Tuesday did so without help from tugs, and were able to land mail, passengers and perish- able goods, before being comman- dered to stop.
The majority of foreign ships bound for this port received in- structions from their owners to change their course and make for another port.
Strikers who have occupied the
r
*
He declared that the majority of "nine old men" had given o. tortured interpretation of
the Constitution in their findings.
While assailing Garnor Lan
Routine business is expected to take up most of the time to-day-don Router.
FIGHTING SPEECH
Philadelphia, June 23. "Stripped of all camouflage the issue is this: Shall we continue the New Deal which rescued the coun- try from disaster or despair, or shall the Government be turned back to the old dealers who wreck- ed it?"
This was the choice put before the Democratic Party's National Convention by the Postmaster General, Mr. James Farley, to-day.
cf Kansas, the Republican choice for the presidency, for the financial planks of his platform, Senator Barkley reserved the special vials of his wrath for ex- President Herbert Hoover's charge that the New Deat was a menace to American liberty.
PRESIDENT DEFENDED "Behind Hoover's cry for free- brokers of the Republican Party; dom stand the immemorial pawn- behind him stand the Republican Party's holding company-the." American Liberty League; behind Mr. Farley, who is chairman of him stand every interest which the "Democratic National Commit- seeks to coin the desh and blood tee, opened the national conven-ot human beings into profit, and tion with a fighting speech, broad-every stock-jabber, every monopo- cast, throughout the nation.
List of privilege and power," roar. Mr. Farley declared that the Re-ed the Senator. publican platform for the pre- He declared sidential election was unsurpassed Roosevelt scorned the suggestion that President in platitudes and vague declara- that he would assume the powers.
of a dictator, He charged that huge financial
Be hailed the President 23 Interests were spending millions of champion of fatrer and more just dollars with a stew to "bringing order.--- back that reeking period that had Reuter.
tions
P. AND 0. NOT AFFECTED
A GAS GEYSER
Chitral Proceeding To Marseilles
Bong Kung Daily Press" Specialy
Madrid. June 23.
London, June 24. Eighteen passengers were killed
P. and O. sailings to from Mar- and 36 Injured on Tuesday mor ships are provisioning themselves seilles are not alteret despite the ning when two trains crashed be- from the stores on board and in French Government's warning to tween the stations Rooferra and several instances have supplied foreign vessels not to call owing to San Miguel de Duenas. One third food to strikers on shore.
the strike, The Chitral from cinse carriage and
Painters, repairers and luggage a
other Japan is due there on Friday and wagon, were
dock workers have likewise joined the weekly express from London pieces, while the locomotive of the fast ment is now beginning to make ward bound from Marseilles will in the strike. The strike move to catch the Kaisar-X-Hind-out- train is completely in ruins, several "carriages have caught are headway also in other French depart as usual to-morrow.— The disaster is attributed to care-Mediterranean ports according to Reuter. lessness of the railway officials the "Ami da Peuple" which reports because either the signals were at that traffic in the port of Vendres where the red flag is flying from practically every mast is at a standstill.
fault or they regarded.
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smashed to
-
were totally dis-
CRUISERS "OCCUPIED"
Et. Nazaire, June 24. The paper takes an extremely Armament workera bave "0" serious view of the situation and cupled two cruisers. George Bley- declares that the various incidents gues clearly shows that "bolshevism is ceased work on the six new sub- and Marseillaise. Others
on the march.” a
Berne, June 24 The official explanation of the
Arananzean News Service Swiss Government's Intimation to
CAUSED BY DISSENTION He went farther. He proposed the Negus that he will be expected
Madrid, June 24. that provision for the use of the to leave Switzerland on the con- Dissention between the railway traits should be made for coun- clusion of the League Assembly on authorities and workers seems to tries fulfilling their engagements June 30 which he projects to at- have been the cause of a number
marines,—— under regional pacts concluded tend and address is that as long as of railway accidents, the latest of lowing the strike movement with
The French Government is fo1- Reuter. within the frame-work of the the Italo-Abyss'nian conflict is which occurred when the express considerable anxiety particularly League. It was pointed out by M. unliquidated the Federal Council on the Madrid-Valencia line was in view of the message from the
DOCKERS JOIN Boncour that, this would enable cannot. without inconvenience derailed near the entrance to a
Marselles, June 24. France, under her mutual assist give lasting hospitality to the head tunne. It is
French Naval Yard at Nazaire, estimated
Sixty eight ships are now, flying ance pact with Russia," to send or a State who continues to con- twenty lives were fast and elxteen engaged in the construction of two Dockers
that Brittany, where workers who are the red flag from mastheads. warships to the aid of the Soviet sider himself at war with a neighbodies at present have been armoured cruisers and four sub-struck in sympathy with the sea- Brid repairers have bour of Switzerland
recovered.- Router.
In the Black Bea.-
Reuter
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