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CHINA & THE SOVIET.
MONDAY, "OCTOBER 28, 1929
· BURGLARS FOILED,
ARMED ROBBERY.
REMOVING FURNITURE FROM| MASKED MEN RAID HOUSE
KENNEDY ROAD FLAT.
IN KOWLOON TONG.
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It is reported that an armed rob bery by 'masked men was com niitted about 3 a.m. yesterday, at No. 67 Kowloon Tong, the thieves getting away with $1,000 worth
CRUCIAL ISSUE.
HOUSE REASSEMBLES TO-MORROW,
REMARKABLE REVELATIONS
MADE BY NANKING. .
Shanghal, Oct. 26. A further attempt to burgle D
London, Oct. 26. A statement issued from the Block, Married Quarters, Kennedy
The Rt. Hon. Mr. J. H. Thomas, Foreign Office last night declares Road, was frustrated during the
Deputy Leader of the House that the authorities in Manchuria early hours of Sunday morning, unearthed on May 27 a dastardly owing to the occupants of No. 1,
of Commons, in a speech in Lon plot within the Soviet Consulate Mr. and Mrs. H. Reg. Latham, bo
don during the week-end, predicted tional Government and destroy of their dog. at Harbin to overthrow the Naing awakened by the restlesstiess of money, jewellery and clothing, that he would still be a member of the Government four years' hence. the Chinese Eastern Railway. It was discovered that a gas sent available, but it is understood Sheffield earlier, said that if the
Only meagre information is at pre-
Mr. Philip Snowden, speaking at In pursuance of the Chinese-of Chinese of the coolie class were that a funeral ceremony was be-Government was permitted to re Soviet Agreement of 1924, the netually engaged in removing the Chinese. authorities begun to furniture from the front verandah. ing. carried out in the house at muin in office for four years they adopt on July 11 necessary pre and when the alarm was raised, the time, as the owner, a Chinese would appeal to the country con- cautionary measures for the pre-all the thieves managed to get who had not long ago returned fident of their return, not merely tection of the railway.
away in spite of the fact that the from Honolulu, had died recent
to office, but to power. police were telephoned for from
ly. Headquarters House, and wore quickly on the scene.
The circumstances leading to the above state of affairs were bet forth in a manifesto issued by the National Government on July 19 for the purnose of showing how the Soviet Government had jug-
ed ·A
This is the spirit in which Ministers will meet Parliament upon its reopening on Tuesday, un- perturbed by the outcry of their the Government's opponents of failure, among other things, to deal with unemployment, the figures for 'which are "Increasing, weekly,.
The bitterness of their Left Wingers over the continuance of defects in the administration of unemployment Insurance is shown against Miss Margaret Bondfield, who will bear the brunt of the at tack. Her Labourite critica
The robbers are understood to A European detective discover, have been Hakkas. As stated, large wooden armi-chat they wore masks, and succeeded gled the facts and misrepresented abandoned in a nullah near Kon-in getting clear away with their the true intent contained in the nedy Road, whilst a long piece nibooty. Chinese reply of July 17 to the cloth, which was identified by It appears that the widow, named was found on n Chan Lin-tal, was in the house Soviet communication. This mani- Mrs. Latham, festo invited the attention of the lamp post in Kennedy Road. with some women friends, when friendly Powers to the incriminat- Everything goes to indicate that they were surprised by the entry ing evidences of the Soviet's overt this was n concerted effort to nine of five men, armed with three re acts and attempts to conduct pro, a big haul, and that but for the solvers and iron bars. The wo paganda and creste trouble with warning given by the dog it might men were subjected to a search Chinese territory, and declared have been successful. This is the and the rooms were entered andmand that if Mr. Thomas cannot that the National Government second time within a month, and drawers opened. The property find work for all she must find would nevertheless persovere in
included hundreds of maintenance for the workless its efforts to preserve peace and live up to the spirit of the Treats
American bank notes and Han kang bank notes, and a valuable ring. Apparently on secing that all the inmates were women. mediato issue is the anxiety over robbers stayed over an hour, work- violence iug with considerable, ease. No robbers did not gag or bind any was employed and the of the women,
for the renunciation of war.
the third time within twelve mouths, that Mr. Latham's at has been entered. The police are still investigating the matter.
the
·
stolen
de-
The Most Crucial Issue.
Perhaps the most crucial im-
the question of miners' hours. An interview 'between the miners' leaders and the Coal Committee of the Cabinet at Downing Street on Friday is reported to have resulted in a most heated debate.
A Formula for Settlement., The National Government, bes
"recommen:." Moreover, ing apprised by the Soviet Conan fore
they declared that a new manager at Harbin that the Soviet were prepared to settle the dispute in- should be anpointed simultaneous dependently with China, instructly with the joint statement, and two Governments should ed Mr. Chu Shao-yang, then em- barking for Moscow to assume the simultaneously instruct their n post of Charge d'Affaires, to pro- tionals to observe the provisions joint statement, already adopted, cees to Manchull and meet the f Article Six.
was revised to include, provisions The National, Government noted in favour of the mutual appoint- Soviet representatives. but upon his trival the Soviet failed to this breach of faith on the partment of plenipotentiaries to settle
of the Soviet and rejoined;
all outstanding questions and to appoint representatives. ་ ་
(1) That the National Govern- readjust the prevailing conditions The Soviet Ambassador in Germent, having repeatedly indicated on the C:E.R. In accordance with many next expressed a desire to its readiness to negotiate with the the agreements of 1924, for a open direct negotiations, and the Soviet for an equitable settlement, settlement of outstanding 4008- German Government suggested the exceedingly hay to learn that tions with the provisional manage- following formula in the form of the Soviet is prepared to issue a ment of the C.E.R., the exchange of of a joint statement for settlement of joint statement. It therefore de- prisoners, and the discontinuance of clares its perfect agreement with military movements on the Chin- the Soviet nosal that negotia ose und Soviet border, in order to tons be commenced speedily for accommodate the wishes of both a permanent solution of all the parties. outstanding questions. -
the dispute:
Firstly, that both parties be pre- pared to settle all outstanding questions in arcer lance with the Chinese-Soviet Agreement of 1924,
(2) While the National Govern particularly the C.E.R. question in accordance with Article Ninement has no objection to the in- paragraph two, thereof, which sertion of "immediately" before says that the Soviet, Government recommend." it cannot accede to are to redemption by the Chin the proposition that the appoint
Government with Chinese ment of a new manager, be a con- capital of the Chinese Eastern dition precedent to signing the Railway, as well as the appurten- joint statement or the commence ant properties and the transfer to ment of formal negotiations be China of all shares and bonds of tween the plenipotentiaries, as the the said railway. In addition, latter "proposition is inconsistent both parties shall forthwith with clause two of the formula al- appoint plenipotentiaries to open ready accepted by the Soviet. negotiations.
Repeated Rebuffs,
Pse
li
A New Manager,
(3) If 'further amendments are -Secondly, both shall agree to re-desired by the Soviet, they may adjust the condition of the C.E.R. be left to two plenipotentiaries, prevailing since the inception of and the latters decision will be the dispute, in accordance with endorsed by, the National Govern- the agreements between the Soviet ment. and the Chinese Republic and with Manchuria. Such re-adjustments shall be agreed at a conference of plenipotentiary delegates.
The Soviet refused to yield and declared that the failure of the National Government to agree to its counter proposals, which must he accepted as conditions prece dent to the opening of formal
When the miners learned that the Government's proposals were not yet ready the miners officials, after receiving a promise that the pro- posals will be ready by Wednesday, decided to call a National Delegate Conference on November 5 with a view to deciding how to consult the men in the coalfields.
Otherwise, Parliament is assured full programme until Christ- mas. Precedence will be given to the Widow's Pensions Bill, the Coalmining Industry Bill, and the Unemployment Insurance Bill, for! which the Government claims urgency.
On the other hand, the Soviet formally rejector the
The decision of the Conservativu German an exchange of leaders not to move an amendment suggestion for prisoners
on the pretext that against the second reading of the China had no intention to respect Pensions Bill, despite the outery her treaty obligation. In addi- regarding its cost, is regarded as tion, the German Ambassador at an example of strategetical discre- Moscow was given to understand tion, strengthening the Govern- that no Soviet national would be. ment belief that thoir work during permitted to negotiate with the the recess has so strengthened their National Government, or would position in the country that their the mediation of any third party opponents will hesitate to exploit be accepted unless the demands their opportunities of defeating or contained in M. Karakhan's first of even embarrassing the Govern
ment.-Reuter, communication be first complied
with.
Acts of Aggression.
Government Effort.
London, Oct. 25. Since the National Government After a meeting to-day betweent is unable to persuade the Sovicta Cabinet Committee and officials to come to an amicable settlement, of the Miners' Federation, it was It is constrained to invite the ut-stated that the final proposals of tention of the world to the numer
the Government in regard to the ous acts of aggression perpetrated coal industry would be given in by the Soviet within Chinese terri-writing to the Miners* Federation tory. There was claration of war, and the E~VOR-
no formal de- next Wednesday.
It is understood the difficulty at
negotiations, would be taken sions were perpetrated while rea the moment primarily concorns
ta
mean that China had on her own accord withdrawn the original proposals and made up her mind
ment.
Thirdly, the Soviet may recom- mend a new manager and assist ant manager of the C.E.R., who shall be appointed by the directors
posible, spokesmen on both sides the issue of hours of luhour. The of the railway. The Soviet shall
were consulting with a third part Government is prepared to redeem instruct its nationals employed on
and striving to reach an arree-its election pledges to amend, the not to settle the dispute.
Eight-Hours Day Art of the late the railway to observe faithfully.
Undeterred by the repeated re- Notwithstanding the contraw Conservative regime, by substitut. Article Six of the 1924 Agree buffs to its untiring efforts of reporta fabricated by Soviet pro- ing for it a seven hours day. The ment, reading. "The Governments conciliation the National Govern-pagandists, no
cannot. Chinese soldier, Government
however, of the two contracting parties ment explored every reasonable aeroplane, or war vessel has cross- guarantee that there shall be no mutually pledge themselves not to and honourable avenue to reached the frontier. On the contrary, reduction of wages. They are not permit within their respective an agreement.
it was the Soviet that commenced possessed of the power to do ao. territories the existence and or On October 9, upon receipt of a the offensive, while hostilities al- The most they can do-and they activities of any organisations or sugestion from the Gorman Go ways occurred within Chinese are seeking to do it is to obtain groups whose aim is to struggle vernment that there might be a territory. If any Chinese run was an assurance from the coal-owners. by acts of violence against the mutual exchange of prisoners by fired it was fired for self protecthat they will not reduce wages. Governments of either contracting way of easing the situation and tion. If the invader could not be Thus far, it is stated, the assur- party."
facilitating a peaceful settlement, dissuaded from crassing into Chin-ance has not been forthcoming. Fourthly, both partics shall the National Government pointed ese territory, his attacks were at The owners contend that a reduc- forthwith releuse the prisoners arent that such suggestion was in- least repelled effectively. rested or detained in connexion cluded in the proposed foint state- The National Government must duction of output and that the with the dispute.
ment agreed to by the Soviet, and therefore hold the Soviet respon-only by reducing the basic rates foreign market could be retained consequently could be effected sible for all losses and damages Formula Rejected.
imultaneously with the joint state- caused to Chinese life andro of wages, The above formula was submitment so long as, the Soviet was perty, and if a state of war should But. in any case, the Govern- ted to both siles on August 27: sincere.
eventuate from the Soviet Government intends to proceed with the The Soviet declined to accept it,
ment's incessant provocation, rez-legislation for reducing hours, and Exchange of Prisoners. but insisted in clause three that
ponibility for violating the peace it is proposed this shall become the word "new" should be delete The German Government on of the Far East must be borne hy operative in April next year.--
British Wireless, and "immediately" inserted be curred. Thereupon the pronged the Soviet Government-Router,
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