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"DOUG" ON HOLIDAY.French Indo-China. Ho is accom- panied by the producer, Mr. COMING FOR SHOOTING TRIP Victor Fleming, his secretary,
and a cameraman-valet.
TO INDO-CHINA,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1931.
NEW YEAR OUTLOOK
IN CHINA.
BETTER THAN FOR MANY YEARS.
THE SINO-SOVIET OUTLOOK.
HOPES THAT RUSSIA MAY MODIFY TERMS.
DELEGATE'S VIEWS.
INDIAN MODERATE EXECUTIVT PLAN.
(Continued from Fago 1.) agreement that Indirect election was the possible system for the Upper House while direct election were largely favoured for the Lower House.
Regarding the latter, there was full recognition of the difficulties duo to the size of constituencies, which might extend to sixty thou- sand square miles In some rural areas, and the impracticability of contact between the 'constituents and the representatives. It was felt that a too precise definition of direct election need not be insist-
Canton, Jan. 1. The dawn of the New Year in China in to seo several important changes indicative of the progress being made under the administra- tion of the Nationalist Govern-
Harbin, Jan. 2. ment, the abilition of likin, which Once again the newspapers here has been for Fears a
stumbling are giving much prominence to block to
to trade and commerce, the Sino-Soviet problema and the being perhaps the most important prospects of an early settlement of The adoption of the Gregorian outstanding issues in view of the calendar is considered by many to arrival here of General Mo Teh- be the breaking of the last tie with hul, the chief Chinese delegate to Old China and a definito step for- the Conference at Moscow. ward which will bring China morg Interviewed by Chinese nowed upon. into alignment with the ways of paper correspondents, General Mo Teh-hul expressed the hope that the Soviet Government would yield to the Chinese demand for the revision of terms contained at the Kharbarovsk Protocol. He said that while the Soviet attitude was most
olher nationa.
Happily, internecine warfare has ceased, and the recont conclu- sion of the rebellion in the North would appear to be a good omen, ushering in a period of peace and consequent prosperity with the opportunity for reconstructive and progressive mensures.
Chairman's Warning:
The harmonious relations be tween Nanking and Mukden point to a unified China, in spite of the pessimists, who have always re-delegates attending the Confer It is anticipated that as a result
Karded such a desirable state of alfairs as extremely imposanten
not impossible. With this
if
When the discussion on the question of the constitution, char- acter, powers and responsibilities of the Federal Executive was ghanas war, it had since been key, observed it would be unclens adamant during the Nanking- begun, the Chairman, Lord San- |
greatly modified and at present for Great Britain to suggest to thero Was every hope of a Indin something which was not thorough revision of the terms at worth having and equally useless the Protocol.
for India to demand what Great Britain could not at present grant.
of daily sessions next week, the will complete its discussion by Federal Structure Sub-Committed Thursday, and that during the following week, the report which will be prepared by its Chairman, Lord Sankey, will be available for
General Mo said the Chinese |
enge had been divided into sub- been made for the settlement of committees and preparations had the Chinese Eastern Railway issue. the resumption of Sino-Russian relations and the restoration of
commerce between the two coun- tries.
Despite his absence, the different committees would con- tinue discusalons with the Russian delegates.
ronsideration,
tion an accomplished fact and the sabailence of trouble by dissatin- fied militarists, the undivided attention of the Government can be devoted to reconstruction and rehabilitation, and, while progress
be must necessarily slow. it augurs well for å brighter era of prosperity with increased trade in
The Chinese delegate, however, the interior. Altogether, the New was most reticent in reventing the Year looks brighter than it has exact stage which he had reached done in the last twenty years. in the negotiations with the Soviet
The opening of the 4th Provin-Government. He added that he, res at the Round Table Confer clal Kuomintang Plenary Session intended to receive medical atten- en wero made at a meeting of in Kwangtung took place to-day, dance at a hospital before return the Minorities Sub-Committee held
late to-night. He is leaving for Some 250 representatives from ing to Russia.
Nanking to submit a report to the various districts attended and a Foreign Ministry at Nanking in ing, said that it was profitless to i
number of hmprovements in the romotion of Party affairs are expected to result.-Our Own Cor- respondent.
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
about ten days' time.
KWANGSI OUTLOOK.
UNCHANGED.
REBELS STILL FIRMLY ENTRENCHED.
Wuchow, Dec, 30. The following cabled quotations The situation in Kwangsl re- at the close of the sugar markets mains about the same. The rebels yesterday have been received by are firmly entrenched at Nanning, Mossrs. Pentreath and Co.- Liuchow and Kwellin
London Terminals.
March 5/4 down 244d. May 5/6 down 2d. August.5/10% down 11⁄2d. December 6/1 down 3d.
New York Terminals.
March 1.16 down 6 pte. May 1.24 down 6 pis. July 1.32 down 5 pts. September 1.40 down 5 pts. December 1.47 down 6 pis.
17
re-
"A B Humiliating."
London, Jan. 1. Forvent appeals to settle Hindu- Moslem differences, which are ap- Parently the chief obstacle to pre-
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, presid-
reiterate the respective claims. He nssured his hearors that the British Parliament would strive Ita utmost to protect the minori- ties, and he begged Hindus and Moslems to meet each other and try to reach an agreement before the next meeting on January 6, when he hoped that the Aga Khan (who is at present ill in Paris, where he spent the Christmas) would be able to attend.
Mr. MacDonald declared that the British representatives did not wish to interfere in such a mat- ter, which was "a bit humillating."
1.
Since the military are at logger-
Hindu Leader's Views. heads, the merchants are endeavour. ing to negotiate for the reopening
In a conciliatory speech, Sir leading of communications in the rebel Chimania) Satalvad, the
course,
from Hindu Liberal,
Bombay, territory. This, of quires plenty of "squeeze."
urged both Hindus and Mosleme From street notices, it Is an-to consider the issues dispassion- nounced that it is now possible to ately, in order to reach a solution contentment, travel to Nanning via the river which could bring route, but the fares are, of course, high.
peace and prosperity to India as whole. It was essential, he
It is hoped that the Nationalistic, that every Europe in must Government will soon be able to feel as a result of the methods London 2/1/31. Continental negotiate peace terms with the re-discussed that their rights and Beet Crop estimate increased by bels. Either Wang Shao-hung or Lleht 245,000 tons. N. 1. Land- Wu Ting-yang could certainly do ef. bouw Mij., still agithting in op- fective work, if appointed to the position to scheme. Germany ne gotiations still continuing.
Java 21/31-Market unchang
ed, buyers holding off.
MADAME SUN MAY RETURN.
STATE WELCOME LIKELY TO BE GIVEN.
Shanghal, Jan. 2.
Civil Governorship. Fears are be ing expressed that those high up in military circles are opposing any such appointment.-Our Own Cor- respondent.
TROOPS RELEASE
CAPTIVES.
liberties would remain unaffected. He advocated the devising of pro- visions and defining of funda- mental rights by which religion, education and culture could be safeguarded, and he did not think these would provide dimculties. When that stage was reached, he and his friends would be able to produce formulae and resolutions which he thought his Moslem friends would agree to with satia- faction.
Would they thon consider whether it would not, in these circumstances, be to their Interest.
BANDIT GANG COMPELLED
to come into a joint electorato? If, TO FLEE.
after considering the whole altur- Canton, Jan. 1.
tion, they still felt their only safe- Marshal Chiang Kai-shek arrived The six Chinese who were guard was in the continuation of here this morning and will remain kidnapped by the bandits who held separate electorates, then by all during the Now Year holidayup the Canton Shoeshow train on means let them have them. The period.
December 29th have been restored whole object of the conference was Marshal Chiang visited his moto liberty after an encounter be- to devise constitutions which would ther-in-law in the
Afternoon and tween the bandits and regular induce all communities to work in this is believed to have connexion soldiers, assisted by local militin. it with enthusiasm. He balloved with the reported pending return The forces assembled at Lok-tung that joint electorates represented to China of Madame Sun Yat-sen, Station and marched to Shokpai the right methods of building up
a nation in India, and ho whose political disagreement with mountains for a thorough search. the Nanking relgme has resulted in The bandits put up a stubborn quite prepared that there should driven off and be a reservation of scats for her residing abroad for some years forced to abandon their stronghold Moslems in the Legislatures.
Aght but were
The Nanking Government is con- and prisoners, sidering giving a State welcome
It is reported from
WIN
But if the Moslems were not willing to agree to that, he implored
to Madame Sun Yat-sen upon horthoritative source that the round-joint electorates in some modified an Au- them to consider the principle of arrival in China.
Ing up of the Communist bandits form-the major portion of seats in Hupch, Hunan and Kiangat la might be competed for in separate proceeding space and that some electoraten. If they failed to lo 300,000 Government troops Breduce the Moslems to come into being employed in a serious en such a scheme, they could not deavour to eradicate banditry--force them. If the Moslems still Our Own Correspondent,
· BANK RETURNS.
NOTE & SPECIE FIGURES FOR DECEMBER
The returns of the average amount of bank notes in circula- tion and of specia in reserve of the Hongkong, during the month ended 31st December, 1930, ns certified Banks are: by the Managers of the respective
Average Denki,
AmourL Chartered Bank
10,800,043 Fairbanks said he plans to visit Marcantile Bank ... 8,658,307 Los Angeles, Jan. 2. the Emperor of Japan, the King
Hongkong Bank 101,011,583 With an assortment of cameras of Slam, and Rulers of Rajputana Total and guns, Mr. Douglas Fairbanks and Baroda, after which he will has started for San
Francisco, proceed to the jungles of where he will embark on the liner Cambodia-Reuter's American Ser- Belgeuland for a hunting trip în vice,
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FEDERICK PHOT FRANKLIN, at 1 and 3. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria Hongkong.
20. 177,460,STI.
Specia In leserva.
29,150,000
NEARLY THOUSAND MORPHIA PILLS.
SEAMAN CHARGED TO-DAY
WITH POSSESSION.
said they wantod separate electorates, then he and some of those with him thought they should have them-Reyter and British Wireless.
~ FURTHER U.S. BANK
FAILURES.
NINE MORE CLOSE THEIR DOORS.
A member of the crew of the ss. 1.800.000 Tal Loo appeared before Mr. Lind- 350.000 soll, at the Central Police Court 60,000,000 this morning, on a charge of bang possession of nearly 1,000 morphin pills, found concealed *In addition Starting Becuriles are de on him as he was leaving the ship
posited with the Crown Agenda valued last night. *17,236,000,
On the application of the pro- Crown Agents and Straits Government secution, the defendant was re-parts of the United States closed In addition Bécarile deposited with themanded until Monday for the their doors yesterday, Reuters
tin addition Bemrities deposited with the
led at 24033010...
Urown Agnis valued at 2109,000.
Analyst's report.
Now ork, Jan. 2 with further additions to the re- The New Year han oponed badly
cant ato of bank“failures.
Nine small banks in various
American Service,
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NOEL FRANCIS
· FRANK RICHARDSON
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