HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1936.
THWARTING JAPAN'S POLICY FUTURE FRENCH
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IN MANCHURIA
Joint Action Proposal Now Revealed
WITH
STIMSON'S TALKS
SIR JOHN SIMON
British Reluctance To
Join Demarche
London, September 18.
The unsuccessful efforts to persuade Great Britain to join the United States' active policy against the Japanese policy in Manchuria of February, 1932, is the sensational feature of Henry Stimson's "The Far Eastern Crisis" which was published to- day, in which he says that he thrice spoke to Sir John Simen over the trans-Atlantic telephone, urging that the Japanese action had perilled the whole of work peace and a system of inter- national co-operation to prevent the success of her policy was
vital.
was finally convinced by his allitude that the British government was reluctant to join such a demarche. I there- fore pressed no further," says the author,
Mr. Stimson proposed to "Invoke!
the
Nine-Power Treaty against
Japan and believes that the in- MUKDEN
Лuence of the City" of Condon has
that
been an obstacle in the path of British Lution. He shows America was not only willing to collaborate with the League, but willing to act ahead.
The acceptance by the Powers at Geneva of the principle of non- recognition of territorial aequis)- tions as a result of aggression, was due to America's insistence,
Mr. Stimson pays tribute to the value of subsequent British co- operation and says that the chief deleat in the League was that it was tied by the Treaty of Versailles and, thus was made the agency oi "an attempt to preserve the status quo in a situation which required a change of growth."
He urges the need of Anglo- American co-operation for the maintenance of world peace. Reuter
DENNY BROWN STABILISER
Device To Prevent" Rolling Of Ships
TEST CARRIED OUT
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INCIDENT
ANNIVERSARY
Against
Precautions
Demonstrations
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Shanghai, Sept. 18.
TERRORISM AND SABOTAGE
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Palestine Incidents Increase
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"Hong Kong Dany Press" Special)
Jerusalem. Sepc.18.. After a period of comparative calm a sudden increase in acts of terrorism and sabotage in Pales- tine took place during the Jast five daya Shots were fired and bombs thrown at Jewish whereby several persons, including women were injured.
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POLICY
Premier Stresses Peace Desires
Paris, Sept. 17. France u:animously desires peace: put she would also be un- animous to-morrow “if it was a question of preserving the security of the Motherland, declared M Leon Blum, the Prime Minister. in a speech broadcast throughout the country and abroad to-night.
France wants to coerce "nobcay: but she will not allow herself to be coerced, either directly or in directly, by anyone. It is in this cars,
sense that she intends to approach
Lake
The Burgomaster of the Jewish village of Mizpahi Genezareth was killed by a bomb thrown.
A train was derailed near Rose- lain, causing the driver and guard to lose their lives.
Muiders and raids are taking place everywhere and the press reports speak of many foreigners from Syria and Iraq amongst the Arab ranks.- Tranzaceus News Service
BRITISH POLICY
London, Sept. 18.
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MINE UNDER NEGUS' DELEGATION
ALCAZAR
Building Practically Destroyed
Madrid, Sept 18. The Government. troops have exploded a mine under Alcazar Toledo and have practicaly, des troyed the whole of the building.
In preparation of the firing of the mine, the whole of the civil population of Toledo evacuated during the night and were com- pelled to encamp in a bitter wind a mile and a half from the city- Reuter,
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KALIF'S ATTITUDE the grave International discussions("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special) which are about to open, M. Blum.
Seville, Sept. 18.
went on.
France wishes to live in peace with all nations, whatever their resime.
She is endeavouring, M. Blum asserted. to reduce the causes of conflict between nations. which some day might come war. Router.
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The Tetuan broadcasting station reports that on his return from a tour through the western parts of his Empire, the Kal addressed the population, by whom he was enthusiastically welcomed. and de- cinred that though officially feu- tral, he at heart is completely on the side of the Nationalist Govern- ment in Burgpe. At a subsequent march-past of 4,000 persons. cheers were given continualy" for the Kalif and the Spanish, Army -- Transocean News Service.
EQUALITY AMONG NATIONS Paris, Sept. 17. In an portant speech, which Was broadcast on Thursday even- ing, and later re-transmitted, In Mr. G. S. Ormsby-Gore, Secre- English, German and Italian, pre- FLEET MUTINY REPORT tary of State for Ccionies. In amler Leon Blum in defence of
Paris. Sept. 18. speech at Stafford yesterday, said | democratic principles, summed Mutiny is reported to have brok- that the Government did not sub-up in the words: "Political liberty. en out in the Spanish Govern- stract anything from or add any equal rights for all citizens. fra- ment's feet assembled at Malaga, thing to its recent statement of ternity between all men."
according to a broadcast from the policy on Palestine. The Govern-
Turning to the question of for-insurgent-controled radio station ment had made it perfectly clear elgt politics. Blum said that the
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that it could not be diverted from French conception of peace at Tenerife,
its policy by the shooting of British soldiers or by any acts of terrorism and violence. To secure peace was the government's sincere hope. That was what they were working for in Spa'n.
Never had Britain been in greater need of young men to de- Determined co prevent demon-tend her and her liberties against strations Afth anniversary of
on the occasion of the the overspil of Ideas from the
the Mukden continent of Europe. incident which led to
British Wireless. the State of Manchukuo. the authorities throughout the country adopted special measures to-day."
Was
built up on the basis of self-deter- mination, for all nations. equality among the nations; and fraternity the sens8 of ↑ progressive banishment of war.
France would accordingly use her induence at the forthcoming session of the League Council' for material disarmament within the framework of the League of Nations, she would renew her ap- peal against the armament race and for the co-operation of all pa-
concluded, by
tions.
ARAB COMMITTEE
Jerusalem, Sept. 18. The Premier A state of emergency
The was ex-
many Arab strike commit- forced in Chinese areas in Shang-
tees did not meet co-day as inity for France, who would main-
stressing the Importance of secur hai which will continue until Mon- tended. Owing to the Govern-tain her independence and free- day.
ment banning the joint meeting of Precautions are also taken by the committees, each committee
dom of decision and would not the authorities in the French Con- was to meet to-day and report the direct or indirect.-
submit to any kind of pressure, cession and International Settle proceedings to.
the Arab Higher | Transcean Newe Service. Committee.
ment.
Up to noon no disturbances in any part of the
were country reported.
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CANTON'S OBSERVANCE
Canton, Sept. 18. The citizens of Canton are com- memorating the loss of Manchu- ria and a big meeting will be held In the Chung Shan Memorial Hall to-day attended by all the lead- ing officials of the Government. representatives from all commer London, Sept. 18..
clal and social bodies, educational A test of
the Denny Brown establishments and schools of the stabiliser, to prevent the rolling of city. ships in rough seas, was held To-day has been declared a yesterday off Ventnor. Isle of public holiday and schools will be Wight, and was attended by given 0 holiday. All places of representatives of the Admiralty, amusement will be suspended, and the Board of Trade, the Japanese flags will be flown at half-mast Navy, the American and Brazilian throughout the city in sorrowful Embassies and several British and remembrance of China's
great foreign steamship companies. The loss.— device has been
by Chinese Evening Press. produced Dennys of Dumbarton and Brown Brothers of Edinburgh after three years of experiment.
It consists of two retractable Ans, one on either side of the ship which can be worked Hike horizon- tal rudders. The stabiliser, it la claimed, will reduce rolling to such¦ an extent as will provide com- fortable, conditions for all on Board, except in very heavy weather. The features of the stabiliser were explained in a fim shown on board the Channel steamer in which the tests were being made and it was stated that It could be fitted to ships of any size,
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TIENTSIN MEETINGS
Tientsin, Sept. 18. Students held commemorative meetings regarding the Mukden in- cident anniversary, but there were
no
the
schools as the Peace Preservation demonstrations outside Corps took precautions.
The student's will adopt single diet to-day and remit the funds saved to General Fu So-yi's troops in East Sulyan- Reuter
AT THE CAPITAL
Nanking, Sept. 18 The anniversary of the Mukden incident passed quietly in Nanking without demonstrations. Memorial The stabiliser, which was tested meetings were yesterday, weighs only fifteen tons) years Places of amusement were held as in past and costs between £7,000 and closed whereas in former, anniver- £9,000.
The drag is said to be saries they remained open. News- so slight as to reduce the speed of papers did not publish a word of a nineteen knot Channel boat by comment as was done in the past. lers than half a knot and the
The situation reflects the paina- makers state that this would be taking efforts of the Chinese au- offset by the ability to keep athorities to prevent any, cause "of more accurate Course in heavy possible Sino-Japanese, misunder-
weather.-
British Wireless
EMBASSY IN MADRID
PLUNDERED
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Lisbon, Sept. 18. The Portuguese Embassy in Madrid is reported to have been plundered, presumably in retalla tton for Portugal's non-participa- tion in the London conference. Transocean News Bervice.
standing. Reuter
BRITISH ADMIRAL
AT MALAGA
Gibraltar, Sept. 17. Admiral Sir Dudley Pound, com- manding the British Mediterranean icet, arrived in Malaga to-day aboard his flagship, Queen Eliza beth. He returns to Gibralter to marrow.
-Reiter's Bulletin Service.
A patrol of the XI Hussars was attacked by an armed band of Arabs but they were driven off without any casualties.--- Reuter.
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ARABS PUT TO FLIGHT
Jerusalem: Sept. 17. Naval pompom guns were used by Arab tribesmen in the neighbouri the British forces In dispersing
REARMAMENT IN BRITAIN
Labour Party Divided In Opinion
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London, Sept. 17. The British Labour Party may make a sensational about turn in
ment's policy, and support the Govém- rearmame. programme. according to present indicationis.
The National Executive of the'
This station asserts that, follow- ing a difference of political opin- ion, the warships from Malaga met at sea to consider the situa- tion. It was decided that they had been deceived by the Madrid Government
Some of the crews decided not to continue fighting and to sur- render to the insurgent Junta un- Conditionally, Others refused to
agree to this step.
As a result of the disagreement shooting broke out and resulted in 250 deaths- Revier
INSURGENT CLAIMS
London, Sept. 17. The Spanish war news to-day claims to having, captured the hill largely consists of the insurgents
town of Ronda, bulwark of the loyalist lines in the Malaga region. But well-informed circles in La Linea discredit this claim.
Recent visitors to Malaga are of the opinion that that city is not ikely to be captured speedily. They state the position of the Govern- ment forces has been difficult ow- ing to a shortage of ammunition and petrol. but large consignments of arms and ammunition are ex- pected to arrive at Malaga by sea to-morrow. Reuter
hood of King Solomon's Pools to- Labour Party is meeting in London FRENCH STRIKE
day.
These are a part of Jerusalem's modern water supply system.
The Arabs fled and there were no British casualties- Renter's Bulletin Service.
BRITISH CABINET
MEETING
to-morrow to consider the interna- tional situation, and re-armament is likely to be among the questions discussed, in addition to the Span- Ish situation, with a view to draft- ing a statement of policy and a resolution for the annual confer- ence at Edinburgh an October 5. " It is envisaged in some quarters that there may be a reversal of policy with regard to the Govern- ment'à rearmament programme.
SITUATION
Textile Trouble Settled
AT GENEVA
Raising Of Ethiopian Question
DIFFICULT SITUATION
CREATED
League Refusal May Lead To Legal Battle
"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Paris, September 18. The "Quevre's" foreign political correspondent. Madame Tabois, whose views always command hearing. it being well- known that she has specially authoritative sources of informa- tion, writes on Friday, that if the agenda of the forthcoming session of the League Council should contain a discussion of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict considerable difficulties are bound to
arise.
The Abyssinian Government could make the League's refusal to admit its delegation to the League's proceedings a basis of a Juristic fight, through which the legal authorities of the League would be put to a severe test.
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Moreover, in Geneva one is not certain whether internation- al complications might not arise through the action of the Spanish delegation which, happily upon arrival, assured the French Government that it had no intention of making the Spanish civil war à subject of discussions at the League of Nations session. but stipulated that the Spanish deleration on the other hand should not be made to suffer provocations.
SPANISH RIGHTS
But from a practical point of view the Spanish delegation, for
two reasons, has the full right to LEAGUE STARTS
bring the civil war before Geneva's forum:
1. Because of the attitude certain powers towards the Madrid Gov- ernment, particularly Portugal which openly is supplying the. Nationalists with arms and allow- ing the Nationalists to use Lisbon as military headquarters.
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2. Because the non-intervention proposals initiated in London and Paris need the consent of all
Transnesen News Service. powers before it is legally binding.--
RUSSIAN PLANES FOR SPAIN
Airmen In Disguise
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Paris, Sept 18.
BUSINESS
Informál Talks In
Calm Atmosphere
ADMITTANCE OF ABYSSINIA
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Geneva, Sept. 18. Perfect calm
prevailed here at the 93rd League Council session. The chief theme of the informal conversation Was whether the Abyssinjan delegation will be ad-- mifted to the session or not. No decision in this matter has yet In Barcelona 30 Russian airmen been reached, as several important arrived, disguised as members of delegations had not yet arrived. the International Red Cross.
Soon after the French delega- French planes, bearing no identition arrived on Friday, the For- eign Minister, M. Delbos, had a conversation with the Czecho- slovakian Minister Osusky."
In a small port on the east coast of Spain, 37 Russian planes landed, seven of which are already assem- bled.
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Transocean News Service.
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SPANISH GOLD FOR FRANCE ("Hong Kong Daily Fress Special
Paris, Sept. 18 Paris; Sept. 17.
gold transports arrived here by plane during the last few Settlement of the Ille textile
tays. the total worth of which is but this is still a matter for dis-strike is now in sight and it is ex- London, Sept. 18. Cabinet Minister at No. 10 Downing to exist.--
cussion as some difference of opin employers and employees will be pected that an agreement between
wald to be 350 millions pesetas. It There was a further meeting of fon among the Labourites is said
is stated that the Spanish Home signed to-nigh1.
Minister personally accompanied was anticipated that the situation Street this morning, at which it Reuter.
It is understood the
workers one delivery" made considerable concessions on reviewed- in Palestine would be further
the question of the appointment of workers' delegates in the fac
British Wireless.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Bept. 18. London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-
Spot
Forward
Sept. 17. Sept. 18 9-7/16 19-7/16 .19-7/18 19-7/16
QUESTIONNAIRE TO MOTORISTS
London, Sept. 17.
Transocean News Service.
As regards the Soviet Russian delegation, the former Soviet Under-secretary General of the League of Nations, now the new Ambassador to Madrid, Rosenberg, arrived in Geneva, and has taken rooms in the same hotel as the Spanish delegation-
'raneocean News Service
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VIEWS ON SPAIN
Geneva, Sept. 17. The Spanish situation was not discussed formally at the League of Nations Council meeting to-day, but opportunity was taken to ex- change views between the Minis-
tories, which was one of the dim-took they would henceforth pre-ters of different interested powers culties in the way of settlement. vent the occupation of plants,
The employers are understood to
regarding the conditions, in Spain. have compromised on the wage in-ister, M. Salengro, Minister of In- ture status of Danzig and the pro- M. Leon Blum, the Prime Min- The questions relating to the fu- crease demand. Wages will be terior, and M. Camille Chantemps, blem of the Locarno Treaty will fixed on a scale applicable to all who acted as mediators, "went be the principal topics of discussion bail" for the workers on these at the meeting, though not much points.-
Is expected from the conference.- Menter's Bulletin Servier
SPECIAL MEETING
London, Sept 18. The National Executive of the Labour Party will hold a special meeting to-day to reconsider the attitude of the party towards the international situation and the Government's Defence Programme, The discussion will be a prelude, to other textile towns, it is stated. the preparation of a statement of M. Balengro. Minister of the In- polfey to be presented at the Bo-terior, announced to-night that an cialist Party conference which agreement had been reached in the opens at Edinburgh on October 5, textile dispute and that only a few -British Wireles
details remained to be settled.
The textile agreement includes a six per cent. Increase in wages.
It is expected that occupied fac- tories In Lille will be evacuated to morrow. Rester.
"GREAT TRIUMPH
Reuter.
SKOP COMMITTEE
Paris, Sept. 17. Negotiations in the textile in- dustry ended on Thursday evening with a settlement of the dispute. According to a statement by the Minister of the Interior, Balengro the-workers accepted the wage increase of 6 per cent instead of
DOWAGER COUNTESS OF LYTTON
Death Following Accident
London, Sept. 18, The Dowager Countess of Lytton, The "Daily Telegraph" publishes who has been all for some days, the result of a questionnaire to following & fall resulting in motorists, as to the places that the fractured hip. died this morning. spirit of majority of motor tourists visit. She and her twin-alster, Lady spreads to other parts of the coun- the favourite country for motor-hirthday on September 15. On the soon disappear.
It was found that Germany is Loch celebrated theke ninety-fifth try. France's labour troubles will trade is still spreading however ing British tourists, while Austria. same day twin-daughters were is second in favour, and Scan- born to the granddaughters of dinavia follows next
Lady Lytton Transocean Bean Berrize,
British Wireles
10 to 40 per cent sa originally de- Paris, Sept. 17. manded. They were however able A settlement in the Lille textile to carry through the intention of strike has been reached and is re-creating a shop committee. The garded as a big triumph for the occupied factories it is understood, a (Fovernment. It is felt that if the will be evacuated on Friday or
"conciliation displayed Saturday, at the latest.
The strike in the engineering since the employers did not accept Employers" representatives ex- the Government's arbitration, and press satisfaction that strikers had a “stay-in" strike has been or- agreed to evacuate the factories sanised at many places----- and that workers' delegates under- Travescens News nervice.
EDEN TO VISIT PARIS
European Situation To Be Discussed
London, Sept. 18.
thony Eden, will leave Landon on The Foreign Becretary Mr. An- Banday by air for Paris en route for Geneva. The opportunity will! French cavital for an interview be taken of his brier stay in the with Premier Leon Bun with whom, it is assumed he will dis cuss the general European atua British Wireless