HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936.
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
COLONIAL
QUESTION
SOLUTION
Von Ribbentrop's Speech
Trade Fair
For Colony Suggestion Made In Commons
RECENT CANTON
VISIT RECALLED
London, Dec 15. The solution of the Colonial question 13 in the Interests of everyone in the long run, declared Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, the new German Ambassador to Lon- don. strongly emphasising his argument when speaking at Gros- venor House to-night. It was his first speech to an English audience.
"Herr Hitler sees in the posses-man of the Kwangtung Provincial
slon, of colonies for the supply of raw materials, and in world trade.
the two most essential means of raising the standard of life of Germans from the present subsis- lence level," he said.
London, Dec. 17. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. A. C. Moreing asked Mr. Eden. Foreign Secretary whether his at- tention had been called to the satisfactory exchange of visits be- tween the Governor of Hong Kong on the one hand and the Chair-
Government and the Mayor of Canton on the other and whether
he would take an early opportunity o1"
conveying to the Chinese Gov- ernment the British Government's gratification on the amicable rela- tion existing between the British
Colony and the Canton authorities.
Mr. Eden-Yes. Str. Sentiments of the kind Indicated have been expressed from time to time on be- half of the British Government
Another Anglo-German conflict. another world war, would mean the inevitable victory of world re- volution, and the rule of Bolshe vism for gneerations, he added
Herr von Ribbentrop regretted, he said. that the German Chancel-am confident the Chinese Govern- kory "repeated offers" of disarmament fully appreciate and share ment, non-aggression pacta and
their satisfaction at the existence other peace Instruments had fall of these, excellent relations. ed
He was convinced, sald this „diplomatist, that the world woulu be unable to return to order and peaceful development as long as the destructive Communist Ideas were effective- Heuler.
KING'S REAL LOSS
יי
London, Dec. 16. After the King had made formal speech in reply to twenty Privy Counciliors who yesterday presented the Loyal address from the House of Commons he added a
Mr. Moreing asked if this was not a suitable opportunity to con- sider holding a trade fair of British Industry in Hong Kong to open up potential markets. Mr. Eden sald he was not sure whether that question was for him to answer. Reuter.
SEVERE STORM IN ENGLAND
London, Dec. 16.
The south east coasts of Eng-
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ORDERED AGAINST
CHANG HSUEH LIANG
DETERMINATION TO CRUSH REVOLT
Even If Hostages Sacrificed
CAPTURE OF SIANFU PLANNED
Nanking. December 16.
The Central Political Council has ordered a punitive expedition under the command of the Minister for War. Ho Ying Ching, to proceed immediately against "General Chang Asuch Lang.
The decision means that negotiations are abandoned and that the Government is deter- mined to crush the revolt very speedily even if the hostages are sacrificed.
MR. DONALD FOR NANKING
Mr. W. H. Donald, British adviser to Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, while flying to Nan- King from Löyang had a forced landing in Pengfu, Kiangsu on account of a rain storm. Mr. Donald fortunately was unharmed and is continuing his journey by train.
TROOPS RUSHED
The Government hopes to capture Slanfu in three days, Seventeen divisions totalling more than 150.000 troops are to be rushed to Shensi in addi- tion to aeroplanes and artillery.—Reuter,
GENERALISSIMO LAUDED
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Chiang
Nanking. Dec. 15. All ranking military officers have sent their telegrams here lauding Generalissimo Kal-shek, Chairman of the Mill- tary Affairs Commission and Pre- sident of the Executive Yuan, and condemning the mutiny of Gen. Chang Hsueh-liang, official quar- ters here revealed to-day.
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It is reported that the armies, of the Central Government have completely invested Slanfu.— Chinese Evening Press.
MARSHAL CHIANG
STILL A PRISONER
Report Of Safe Arrival In Nanking False
Canton. Dec. 18,
It appears that the report of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's escape from Stanfu and safe. arrival in Nanking yesterday morning was a "Shanghal blunder" purposely cir- culated by bank speculators.
Apart from the messages from loyal followers of Generalissimo Chiang, telegrams "expressing re- gret over the Shensi affair were received last night from General Liu Halang. Pacification Commis- sloner of Szechuen, General Lung At Cargon much money was Yun, Pacification Commissioner of wasted by the citizens in burning Yunnan, and General Li Chung-fire-crackers on the urge of "Tang Jen, Pacification Commissioner of Kwangsi
These three generals made known their stand as a matter of courtesy and in the interest of a united country,
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Other general officers who serve under Generalissimo Chiang, are agitating for a punitive expedition
against General Chang Hsueh- lang, who leads the revolt against Chiang and the Nanking Govern, ment- Paion Neior.
den-
and are again being swept by a severe storm with wind velocity of personal note. He said, "Gentle- 60 m.ph. The gale coincides with men may I add that I am sure the spring tides or the scuth that I can count
For the second time this on your sym-coast. Dathy in the sad circuriistances inweek the Dover-Dunkerque train which I have acceded to Throne. I ferry service was disorganized, and have suffered a real Ross by the
to-day's midday cargo ferry service
STILL ALIVE in both directions was cancelled. decision of my brother for by his going "I
am deprived of a close Recent heavy rains caused a friendship which I valued highly.--
landslide on to the rail track in
Shanghai, Dec. 16.
British Wireles
Gloucester last night and caused While a Japanese report stated the derallment of an engine of the yesterday afternoon that Great Western passenger train eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek and were killed on Wales to Londen. his colleagues Seven. coaches remained on the Saturday morning during a fight metals and none of the passengers Hsueh-Hang in a hotspring resort with the troops of General Chang
was injured
near Stanfu, the many telegrams sent by public bodies and high officials to General Chang Hsueh- lang asking for the release of Chiang indicate that he is still alive somewhere in Shensi.- Union News
APPOINTMENTS
from
South
British Wirelesu.
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London, Dec, 16. King George the Sixth's first appointmenta to his Household arouse considerable Interest be- cause they reveal a tendency to rely on his father's old valued counsellors. Lord Wigram who retired last July from active par—, ticipation in Court work wherein continue in that position but is he was engaged since 1910 is now granted three months' leave of appointed to the post of per-absence to recuperate *after* the manent Lord-in-waiting and ad-strain of the recent crisis viser to the King. The Hon. Alexander Hardinge who succeed- ed him as private Secretary will
ORGANISED
Hon.
Hardinge served George the Futh for sixteen years.- Reuler.
THE SIANFU COUP
Nanking. Dec. 15, Mr. W. EL Donald, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's · adviser. tele-
SMUGGLING graphed from Stan that Marshal
Kwangchow Bay Base Of Illicit Trade
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Canton: Organized smuggling under the protection of ronin is rampant in Kwangtung, causing enormous losses of Customs revenue. While the Customs authorities have strengthened the preventive service and devised preliminary preventive measures the illicit trade is still unchecked,
coast.
Railway.
Chiang Kai-shek is safe inside the city, and that he is living in Gen- eral Yang Fo-cheng's private re- sidence, being protected by soldiers of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang's bodyguard,
Mr. Donald states that he has personally interviewed Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, ́ ́and Marshal Chang Hsuch-lang, `and that Mar- shal Chang Hsueh-liang treats Marshal Chiang Kai-shek with the greatest respect, and provides him with the best of food and drink. However, Marshal Chiang Kai- ahek is not allowed freedom of movement, and is practically a prisoner.
Mr. Donald further states that he has had several long talks with Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang with beneficial results. He decided to By back to Nanking to-day, but prevented by, unfavourable
The smuggling, it is understood, Kowloon and thence to Canton by is principally conducted by three the Canton-Kowloon routes, namely, along the east Upon arrival in Canton, the coM- coast. between Hong Kong and traband articles are first atored at Canton and along the southern | Shameen and are afterwards escorted by ronin to shops in Con- BASE OF SMUGGLING
ton in small quantities The base of smuggling along the
Besides Canton, smuggled goods was east coast 13 Swatow, which forms from Hong Kong are also trans-weather conditions. "He expects to the main port in east Kwangtung.ported to Amoy and Kongmoon depart for Nanking to-morrow. Here artificial allk, cloths, agricul- and thence to Chungshan, Haunteh It is reported by wireless that tural products and other mis- and Nanhai. It is estimated that Yow Lit-tze, Marshal Chiang Kai- cellaneous articles valued at ap- the value of smuggled goods at shek's trusted adviser was shot to proximately $2,000,000 annually, Kongmoon alone is approximately death by a stray bullet, when the are smuggled in by steamboats $800,000 annually.
mutiny broke Out on the 12th and junks. and then transported
instant.
COLOSSAL VALUE
Pu" agents, who spread the news throughout the city by telegra:n and in careering motor cars flying the slogan "Celebrate Chairman Chiang's escape and return to Nanking."
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STUDENTS AGAINST
REBEL
Peping, Dec. 15. Even the students of the North Eastern University, where' Chang Hsuch. Liang is Chancellor, fre ngainst the rebel The Students Association of the Law and Litera- ture Departments telegraphed to Nanking declaring that. Chang Fsuch Liang acted in collusion with Red bandits and to urge a punitive expedition against him, "to vindicate law. and discipline."
They also telegraphed Chang Hsueh Liang, addressing him as "our teacher." expressing amaze- ment at his action and esking him release Chiang Kai Shek
Gen. Fra Tso Yi telegraphed
the Blan
Nanking stating that events made no cfference in his
according to plan- campaign which he wou'd push
Reuter.
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It is said that the news was sent to Mr. T. L. Soong.. Commissioner MR. DONALD of Finance. by his brother Mr. T. V. Soong, Chairman of the Na-
tional Economic Council in Shang- hal.
Perhaps this premature report of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's safe arrival in Nanking was circulated In order to calm the minds of the excited citizens and to restore con- fidence in banking circles, "So far. there is no official confirmation of the news.
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EXPRESSES
OPTIMISM
"Shanghai, Dec. 16. exclusive telegram to
Reuter from Sianfu, Mr. Donald
expresses optimism concerning the situation in Slantu saying, unless unforeseen difficulties arise or ob stinary inQuence the situation a settlement is likely within a few
Mr. Donald reports in his talk yesterday with Chang Hsueh-lang
Yesterday morning. General Yu Han-mow held another conference, | days" which was attended by Generals Heung Kon-ping, Tau King-tong. Chang "Sul-kwel, L Hon-wan and others to consider the situation and the necessary measures for the preservation of peace and good order, and at 2 p.m. another con- ference was held at Whampoa.
Latest news received at the Army Headquarters is to the effect that the rebel forces at Sianfu have been cut in two, by the army of General Hu Chung-nam, and that Lanchow has been capture.-- Chinese Evening Press.
CANTON DISCUSSES
MEASURES
Loyalty To Nanking Reaffirmed
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and his colleagues that he was assured that the latter have no intention whatever of harming Chiang Kai-shek and adds yester- day for the first time" that the generalissimo discussed the whole situation with Chang Hsueh-liang, who afterwards conferred with his colleagues. Renster.
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Smuggling In SOUTH WALES
North China TRADE RECOVERY Continued Protection Satisfactory Solution
Of British Trade
London, Dec. 18. In the House of Commons to day. Mr. A. C. Mareing drew the attention of the Foreign Secretary,
Mr. Eden, to a statement by the Inspector General of the Chinese Maritime Customs (dir Frederick Maze) regarding smuggling in North Chan,
Mr. Eden replied that the mat- ter of smuggling had been recent- ly discussed between the Chinese and Japanese Governments but he considered it necessary to further instruct the British Ambassador at Tokyo (8lr Robert Give).
Impossible
COAL TRADE EXPORT REVIVAL URGED
London, Dec, 18.
The South Wales Trade recovery and Expansion Committee of which Sir Robert Horne is chairman has issued a memorandum a copy of which has beeri sent to the Prime | Minister stating that no satisfne- tory solution of the South Wales problem is possible until steps to revive the export of the coal trade are undertaken, The memorandum continues:-"The United Kingdom coal shipments as cargo to foreign Mon and would continue to taxe, destinations in 1935 were 15.373,500 such action as was considered ap-"; tons or 28.4 per cent: below average. propriate for the protection of shipment for the four years from British trade and security loan ob- ligations.- Reuter,
The British Government had the matter under the closest considera-
EXCHANGE OF
HOSTAGES DURING
CHRISTMAS
Acccording to a Reuter message
from Madrid it is stated that it is
understood that the Government troops and the rebels have agreed
to exchange 4,000 hostages during Christmas. Insurgents reports that the Governinent Navy base at Carthegena is heavily bombard- ed daily and the inhabitants are now leaving the port for a village of few miles inland to escape the bombardment.
FIERCE BATTLE
London, Dec. 15. A flerce battle, which lasted over ave hours, is reported to- day from the Boadilla del Monte sector, southwest of Madrid.
As a result, over 200 dead, be- sides many wounded, were left in
the Government lines.
1927 to 1930. The loss to South Wales was 7,369,000 tons or 48 per cent. Shipments from South Wales for the current year to the end of September show a further loss of 2,094,000 tons. The decline in ex- port of coal trade is to a consider- able extent attributable to the effects of subsidised foreign com- petition particularly by Germany and Russia and also to barter ar- rangements and blocked credi
transactions. The industry is help- less in such circumstances and a
loss of further markets is inevit- able unless Government action is tuken."
The memorandum proposes the formation of a European coal car- tel which it states can be brought about only by the Government clearly indicating its intention, of taking all possible steps to regain for Great Britain its fair share of this trade and by placing in the bands of the industry a weapon in the form of a subsidy through which this object can be "attained. The Committee, it is added, is ac- tively engaged upon proposals for resuscitation of the existing in- dustries and for attraction of new Industries to the area-
launched by the insurgents in the
The attack was one of three British Wireless.... Boadilla sector,
Moroccan troops, with German contingents which recently arrive ed, carried out the attacks, sup→ ported by aircraft and a number of tanks.
It is claimed that the loyalists repulsed the attacks in every in- stance, inflicting heavy losses— Reuter,
DISPUTE SETTLED
London, Dec. 16.
DUTIES ON FOREIGN MEAT
London, Dec. 16.
In the House of Commons to-day by 205 votes to 123 and 213 votes to 123 two resolutions imposing duties of three farthinga on every pound of foreign meat and 10 to 20 per cent, on foreign canned meat were carried. Capt. Euan Wallace replying for the govern- ment after the debate said if they In the House of Commons Mr. had tried to insist on higher daty Eden, Foreign Secretary, said that there probably would not have been following on protests to Japan by an agreement with Argentina and the Chinese Government repre- reminded sentatives at Nanking to Tokyo Dominions had free entry and and as a result of local discussions added that duty was high enough the question of landing a Japanese to give the Dominions adequate Nanking, Dec., `15. Naval contigent at Tsingtao in preference but not high enough to It is announced that Stanfu. connection with the Industrial be 2 serious burden to the where General Chang Hsueh-liang disputes had been settled.
H
SIANFU SURROUNDED BY GOVT. TROOPS
has established himself and a strong body of troops, and where be holds Marshal Chiang Kai-shek'| captive, has now been completely surrounded by Government forces. Aeroplanes dropped leaflets over
Canton, Dec. 15. Since the news of the rebellious movement "of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang and the detention of the dty this morning calling upen Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in Sian the rebels to surrender their cap reached Canton the matter has
tives, which include Marshal been engaging the serious atten- officials of the Kwangtung Gov- tion of the high civil and military Chiang's chief staff officers.
ernment.
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Meanwhile, Mr. W. H. Dónald, British adviser to Marshal Chlang, Immediately on the receipt of has returned from Slanfu. He confirmatory telegrams, General denies the report that General Yu Han-mow, Pacification Com- Yan Ku-chen is leading a counter- missioner and Commander - in - | revolt in Chang Hsuch-Kang's Chlef of the Fourth Route Army, camp and described a dramatic and Civil Governor Wong Mo- interview with Chang and Marshal to the Nanking Government. chung telegraphed their allegiance Chiang himself.
In this interview Chang entreat- Yesterday morning a conference
ed Marshal Chlang to accept his of the leading civil and military proposals, particularly that for an officials of the Government was held at Whampoa to conser the Marshal Chiang, however, declared alliance with Russia against Japan,
grave situation and TILA wures this was impossible at present, necessary for maintaining peace and good order within the con- Shortly after the interview, Mr. fines of the province;
Donald telegraphed Nanking say- Another matter of the gravesting negotiations would be neces concern is what attitude the sary to secure the release of Mar- Kwangal Government will adopt shal Chiang The rebels were towards Marshal Chang Hsueh-evidently determined to exploit lang and the rebels of Blan, their possession of so valuable a Chung-hat are at present in Nan-ernment into concessions.
Generala L Taung-jen and Pel bostage in order to force the Gov-
1. ning, and General Yu Han-mow, The danger is, said Mr. Donald, after holding a conference of the that the initiative, may pass from officers of the Fourth Route Army, Chang Hsueh-Hang to the younger effect that all officers must return that general disruption of the has issued an army order to the rebel officers, who might decide
to their respective posta within country, which would follow the three days, and no officer will be death of Marshal Chiang, would be permitted to leave his post, or more favourable than any other
condition to the their aims Rruter.
by land and water to Chaochow,""] Along the southern coast the
Marshal Fung Yu-hatang tele- Chiayingchow, Methsien, Chiun- | smuggled goods are landed
at graphed to Marshal Chang Haueh- sien, Tapu. Yaoping. Maingning, Kwangchowwen. Pahpol, Tunghang on the 13th instant remon- Wahua Chaoan, Chiehyang, Pun- sing, Yangkiang, Tunghai, Laying-strating him for his rebentous be- ing, Laiyang, and even as far as chuen, Halkou and other points.haviour, but Marshal Chang Yungting and Shanghang in west The greatest difficulties are en-Hsueh-liang has not yet replied to Fukion. The smugglers are well-countered by the Customs barriers this telegraph. organized and under the direction at these places whose limited staffe Mr. T. V. Boong telegraphed to and protection of ronin. Clashes are absolutely Inadequate to cope his brother Mr. T. L. Boong in between these smuggling gangs with the large-scale smuggling. Canton
to-day, informing him and Customs officers frequently From. these places the smuggled that Mr. Donald has returned to Koods, principally artificial ilk Wanting, and that he had decided KAMPANS UTILISED
textiles and daily necessaries, are to fly to Alan to arrange a peace Smuggling between Canton and transported to Nanlei, Yingchow ful settlement of the misunder Hong Kong are done by steam- and Chunchoy, being valued at standing between Marshat Chians take leave, unless on official boats and asjapans across the tens of thousands of dollars, an- Kai-shek and Marshal Chang | business shallow channel at Shenchuen to nually-Central News Agency, Haugh-lang.
Chinese Evening Press.
Tealisation of
Beuter.
consumer.
Reuter
the House that the
AUTOMATIC COOKING.
A DEMONSTRATION UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
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On Tuesday, December 8th, a full three course. meal was prepared and placed in the "Regulo Controlled Gas Cooker, which was then chained and padlocked. The food was left to cook in the correct "Regulo" way, and on completion it was found to be perfectly done. The cost of cooking this meal was 20 Cents,
This demonstration will be repeated from time- to time during the next few weeks at the Cookery Classes which are now being held daily at Room 5, 1st floor, Gloucester Building.
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HONG KONG & CHINA GAS CO., LTD.
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