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THE CENSORSHIP THE FLARE-UP IN THE NORTH INDIA'S FINANCE IS THE SILVER QUESTION
FORGOTTEN.
CHINESE PAPER
FINED.
QUEER CABLE TO GENERAL MA.
Á summons against the Editor of the Nam Wa Yat Po (South China Daily News), for publish- ing uncensored matter. came before Mr. Schofield at the Cen- tral Magistracy this morning.
For the Secretariat of Chinese Affairs. Mr. A. E. Wood said the Nam Wa Yat Po, in its lasue of November 12, published a small article which had not been sub-
A Japanese armoured car ready for
use in Mukden.
mitted to censorshin, as required IMPERIAL
by Regulations.
1 am quite propared to accept the view that there Was no malicious intent. This newspaper has been quite a good newspaper. I am quite prepared to recognize it was due only to neglect. At the same time it is particularly important at the
present time
that the Censorship Regulations should be observed by all news- papers, and therefore thla C880 has been brought.”
Matter of Negligence.
For the defence. Mr. G. 3. Hugh
Jones said defendant was not ac-
PREFERENCE.
QUESTION BEING CONSIDERED.
RELATIONS WITH DOMINIONS.
There was a large attendance
tually the Editor of the journal" the House of Commons this but the publisher, concerned pure-afternoon when the committee atage of the Statute of West- minister Bill was taken.
ly with the business side.
Nevertheless, he recognized his responsibility, and wished to ex- press hia sincero regret. It was purely a matter of negligenco on the part of the Editor, and he (Mr. Hugh Jones) understood that it was the first time it had OC- curred. The article was not an editorial or a expression of, the
There was still anxiety shown in some quarters an to the extent of the chingon- that may be involved In our relations with the Dominions and a number of amendments were tabled to ellelt further information.
After discussion thexe were!
paper's views, but purported generally, either withdrawn
tir
to be a piece of straight renegatived without a division. The porting
of L cable which, main debate, centring <=[]
fact
he understood. was In dispatched.
ffie Worship imposed a nominal fine of $10.
A translation of the cable in question reported in the article na having been seat by Chinese; residents of Hongkong read as follows:
The Message.
JL21
of
amendment with the object providing that the bill shall not Authorise any alteration in the Irish Free State agreement, con- tinues.
find new markets for British goods. he would certainly endeavour to
Hostilities are reported to be imminent along the Paking Mukden Railway, the Manchurian forces having crossed to the north of the Great Wall. Our picture shows Chang Hush-liang's tank gurage at Mukden. There was no chance of using them when Japan suddenly asized the city.
GROWING ANXIETY
IN PEKING!
CHINCHOW BATTLE NOW FEARED IMMINENT.
HEAVY FIGHTING AT CHULIUTO.
Peking, Nov. 25.
it is feared that the out- break of Sino-Japanese hosti- lities between Chuliuho and Hainmin yesterday morning will prove the prelude to gen- eral fighting along the Pe- king-Mukden Raiway.
Answering various questions re- garding the methods of developing inter-imperial trade the Domlalon's Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, said that in the course of his forthcom- "Cable to Ma Chan-shan ining tour through the Dominions which the people of Hongkong proferred their backing: For the
Asked if the Dominions would joint perusal of General Ma Chan lower their tariffs, he said he shan and Brigadier Ng Chung-hoped to be a position to offer shan care of the Vice Commander certain advantages and the Domin- in-Chief, Chang Itsuek-linng of ions might be expected to recipro- tending the grip of the Japanese Peiping: The dwarf slaves have cate. invaded the Eastorn 'rovinces. The people of the nation are all angry. You are brave and must and the means to protect the territory and to guard against insults. The progress of China It is
shall depend upon you.
hoped that you will do your utmost
to kill your enemy. We, the
The bandits were finally routed Land the remnants fled across the
Line River.-Router.
Sir John Simon's Flying Trips.
London, Nov. 24.
continued
were
UNDER
FEDERAL GOVT.
NEARING SOLUTION?
Lord Reading on the Much Speculation Roused by
Safeguards.
VICEROY'S POWER
OF VETO.
London, Nov. 24.
It is anticipated that the final plenary session of the Indian Round Table Conferenc will begin at the end of the present week and will continue daily until its work has been pleted.
Reports on the Army and External Affairs, two of the reserved subjects which have
com-
been under discussion during the past week will be available for discussion at the Federal Struc-
turc Committee meeting to- morrow. The Report OR Com- mercial Discrimination is in pre- paration.
up
During to-day's debate Finance, Bir Taj Sapru suggested that they might make provision In the Statute for the establish- ment of Financial Council for the period of transition zdviso the Finance Minister with regard to currency and exchange. The Governor-General should be given power to reserve bills and a power of deallowance might vested in the Crown These
powers, vested in the Governor-General, would afford the amplest possible guarantee for the safe and sound administra- tion of currency and exchange during the period, of transition. In addition there was the final power of dissolution.
Public Loan Board.
Speech in London.
Noted Bullion Broker's Statement on American Co-operation.
BETTER BALANCED VIEWS.
N IMPRESSION appears to be growing in London AN
that something concrete may emerge from the recommendations of the silver experts of the Inter- national Chamber of Commerce concerning means of improving the price of the white metal.
The chairman of the experts committee, Mr. Ernest Franklin, senior partner of a noted London bullion firm, has made a statement on the outlook which has given rise to the question: Is a solution approach- ing?
The price of the metal improved fractionally both in New York and London, but the notable feature of the markets is the steadier tone..
STEADIER TONE. IN MARKETS.
London, Nov. 24. Is the silver question at last approaching a solution?
This question is now being asked as the result of a speech
1
ment that the United States pro- ducers are taking better balanced views,
The Silver Markets. Mr. Eranklin's speech may have by Mr. Ernest L. Franklin, bad something to do with the senior partner in the firm of steadying up of the silver marketa With regard to the raising of Samuel Montagu and Co. the bath in New York and London, A future loans, he would proponn well-known London bullion more confident tone exhibited itself that there should be Public brokers, at a luncheon given by though there, is uncertainty In Loans Board to advise.
the American Chamber of Com-seme 'quarters. Lord Reading said the position merce yesterday.
The London price advanced at present in the financial world
8/8the both ready and forward. was confused and
Mr. Franklin reiterated the New York improved about half a dimcult and Indian finances could never be free Report of the committee of silver
views he expressed in the recent cent. from some dependence on Inter- national finance.
experts appointed by the Inter tone and some business was done in Hongkong, there was a steady national Chamber of Commerce to as high as 18, 5d. The official rate consider the practicability of was 1s. S. 7/8th. T. T. and 18. Immediate international action 3.15/16 demand, both representing with a view to improving the an advance of an eighth since, position of silver.
yesterday.
which must dominate their
One condition
conTM
siderations was that it must be the purpose of India to maintain the confidence of the investors in Indian Government securities. Otherwise India would suffer im- measurably.
Finance Safeguards. Negotiations
Nothing had occurred since last throughout to-day between the year to change his opinion regard members of the League Council.ing the safe guards required in re- and the Chinese and Japanese de gard to finance.
it is alleged, issued orders ex-legates in Paris.
The Japanese command has,
The British Foreign Miniator, troops on the railway between Sir John Simon, who returned to The Premier later said the Mukden and Shanhaikwan.
London to-day, is expected back question of the development of
Tension is particularly noticable in Paris on Thursday for the next inter-imperial trade was receiving in the vicinity of Chinchow, where meeting of the Council-British
Wireless. the Government's consideration and the neccesary information WOR being collected and examined.
people, declare our backing. APLIGHT OF BRITISH
respectful bow from all the residents of Hongkong."
DISTANCE RECORD
FLIGHT.
TEA PLANTERS.
PREFERENCE URGED IN COMMONS.
London, Nov. 24.
In the House of Commons to- R.A.F. ATTEMPT NEXT day, Sir J. H. Davidson (Conserva-
MONTH.
London, Nov. 24.
The Royal Air Force long dis- tance monoplane which is
now on her return journey from IL non-stop flight to, Egypt, is not expected to make the projected attempt on the long distance record before December 20 Britisk Wirclean.
·FEWER BRITISH UNEMPLOYED.
DECREASE OF 35,000, LAST WEEK.
tive) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether early stape were to be taken to grant a pre- ference to Empire tens.
was
Manchurian forces are reported to be concentrating, awalting the ar rival of further reinforcements. It is strongly rumoured that Chiang Kai-shek will soon be at Chinchow to direct operations.
to
India's Stocka,
THEFT.
The speaker maintained that the main problem requiring solu- NOT AN ORDINARY tion before the aflver position could improve was the disposal of the Government of India's huge; holding of silver rupees.
BAKERY ASSISTANT
BOUND-OVER.
"I am led to belleve," he added, however, "that four American concerns controlling seventy per cent. of the world's ford's Bakery at Furrows Street, An employee at Lane, Craw- silver output would be willing to work in conjunction with the this morning charged before Mr. was, together with a tradesman Indian Government if fair and Schofield at the Central Police reasonable terms tan be
Court with the larceny of three arranged."
pounds of bread and nine eggs, be- A selling agreement which did longing to the Company. not include the Government of India would be worthless.
The
shopkeeper sald he assum- ed the whole responsibility, ex- that he bad gambled away
Currency and exchango should be dealt with by a reserve bank established along non-political lines which would have the man agement of currency and exchange only. Regarding International Loans the only concern he had was Japanese Warships at Foochow. protect the credit of India for the
Great excitement
purpose of preserving financial has beon atability against the raising of aroused in Foochow by the arrival loans at bad rates of interest. He of two Japaneso warships; a would be satisfied if the assent of cruiser which stopped at the the Governor General was required Japanese Reinforcements.
Pagoda Anchorage, and a small for the purpose of an Internal Fresh detachmente of Japanese gunboat which came right up the
Financial Journal Hopeful. and anchored River troops have arrived along the Pe-
the
Power of Viceroy. Long Bridge.
The Financial Times, in a lead- and him the money for a meal.
ask his friend was compelled to at the bakery to king-Mukden Railway from Ying-
There have been indignant pro-
A power of certification must being article dealing with kow and it is reported that arrange-
Mr. Observing that it was not an or- ments have been made for the land. tests from students and others. presented in order that the Gover- Franklin's address, argues that dinary case of theft, the Magi- ing of a large force of marines commonplace, auspicions that it is ment obligations placed upon him. hitherto been far from "fair and and in the case of the bakery on- explanations that the visit is quite or may have to power to imple- while the American side has strate bound the tradesman over, The situation in western Fang-the critical meeting of the Council to would obviously be the best doduce from Mr. Franklin's state-administered a caution, with an altogether unconnected with That is should never be resorted reasonable," it, may be fair to ployee, registered a conviction and tien is causing the gravest anxiety of the League and the risk of state of things that could happen,
at Shanhaikwan
not
near
loan.
It is persistently rumoured that excitement being aroused amongst but the mere fact there was power the Japanese are preparing to take the Chinese thereby, but up to. the
inherent in the Governor General,
at any rate would enable him
to EUROPEAN'S
to
ROOM
BURGLED.
plaining
hie
order that 72 centa be refunded to the Company to cover the costs of the bread and egga.
STERLING STILL AT NAMOA.
CLEANING-UP PIRATE VILLAGE.
the offensive against the Man- present there has been nothing to churian forces at Chinchow in an justify either the coming of the
do what was necessary to carry Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in re- effort to capture the city before the warships nor the suspicions they out the duties imposed upon him. ply, said he was unable to make
arrival of Chiang Kai-shek.
have aroused.
Lord Reading explained that the views he expressed were peraonul, a. statement for the present, but
The Japanese Legation has
Mortial Law. position of the British
fully aware of the grave been besieged with visitors to-
and his reservations upon the HEAVY LOSS IN MONEY ten plan- dny, and it is thought possible
essential character of With a view to avoiding the insisted were designed soleir
of which tera.—Reuter,
that British,
and remotest possibility of troublo, give confidence to investors in-
AND PROPERTIES. American French observers will proceed to martial law has been declared, and vestors in India-investments in The theft of money and jewel- Chinchow almost immediately. no one is allowed in the streets India amounted to about £360,000,- lery from the bedroom of Mr.
after 10-p.m. Proclamations have Hear Aghting near Callalto Is been posted giving warning that 000 and to retain unimpaired, Hutchins, of 21, Fung Fai Terrace, reported, but details are lacking any person guilty of causing a dis-
India's financial credit And has been reported. to the. Police.
Although no massage has been Rensho.
turbance will be arrested, and
stability-British Wireless,
Some time between 10 p.m. on received from H.M.8. Sterling summarily shot, and police and
Monday and a.m. yesterday, marince are to be seen everywhere Tokyo, Nov. 25.
about the streets. Japanese operations against
It is not an easy time for thủ bandita between the South Man- Provincial Government. They are churian Railway and Taltzeho baing accused openly by a certain
successful.
BURMA ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE.
THREE NEW DELEGATES ANNOUNCED.
London, Nov. 24,
Taltseho Battle,
..
It is announced that among the are reported to have been highly group of students of betraying additional delegates to the Burma Round Table Conference, which the Prince of Wales will in- augurate
on Friday,
are Sir Samuel Hoare, Socretary
for India, Lord Lothian, and May Young who will ropresont total WAB 2,648,000 Burmese Women' British Wirelesı,
British Wireless.
London, Nov. 24. The Ministry of Labour figures showing the number of registered unemployed da November roven a further decline of 85,000 from the previous week.
The
16,
Miss
من interests
their country, and a movement has boen started to overthrow thom, Japanese detachments con- and especially to get rid of Ch'eng verged from four points and | Shih-kuel, the Educational Com- hemmed in the, main bedy of missioner. n. the bandits, who were bombed | by aircraft and shelled by artillery with very heavy loos of life.
Student Demands.
These malcontents have present
(Continued on Page 12.)
NO US. TARIFF REPRISALS.
WASHINGTON TO LET WELL ALONE.
some person or persone entered since the raid on the Namoa his room by a back door which had Island pirates on Monday, it is been left open and stole clothing understood that the destroyer is and jewellery to the value of still standing by. The Chinese $375 and also £18-88. in sterling. troops who embarked on the vessel at Swatow are reported to be still Investigating the Hanyang piracy Stones hurled on to residences at Yu Hong Terence at Wongnolchong, last week and "cleaning up" the Washington, Nov. 24. as the result of blasting operations village, but no details are avail. It has now been definitely nacer- on the hillaldo, led to contractor, nbte. tained that the United States Grantham at the
Yat Ping, being fined $100 by Mr.
Central Police to the Sterling for its return, and No orders have yet been rent Government, is not contemplating reprisals against the British Anti-Court this morning. The summit le not known when the destroy- Dumping Dutien-Rester.
charged the
contractor with
negligence.----
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