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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1932.
FOREIGN VIEWS RESENTED
MANCHURIA AS A BUFFER STATE
JAPAN'S COMEDY.
Shanghai, Aug. 9. Interviewed by Reuter, Mr. T. V. Soong expressed surprise at cabled reports that the position of Manchukuo as a buffer state be tween China and Japan is being discussed with keen interest in London. Mr. Soong said: "The straita between Japan and the mainland of Aala are many times wider than the channel which kept British shores intiolate for centuries, and yet Japan found it necessary to swallow Koren.
"The process of swallowing the neighbouring territory continues with the seizure of Manchuria, and even now Japan is poised for a descent on the vast province of Jehol, which is the gateway to Peking.
"It was a British Statesman who said there are no limits to the theory of geographical propinquity."
Comic Opera.
"That the idea of a buffer state in Manchuria is so readily ac cepted by the Tokyo correspon- dent of The Times moves one to astonishment, as by HOW the merest child could understand the Gilbert and Sullivan nature of the independent state that Manchukuo is.
to
of
"Pu Yi, the so called Chief Executive, indeed is fittingly named after the immortal Pooh Bah und The Times correspon dent's opinion that a remedy hnd be found for disregard Japan's rights in Manchuria could well be set to the comic strains of punishment befitting the crime, "One wonders if a section of the British public, is not at long last having its conscience prick- ed and is seeking justification for the inactivity in the face of a flagrant violation of the Nine Power Trenty, where the great nations solemnly and uncondi tionally guaranteed the territorial and administrative integrity of China.
Japanese Comparison. "The present grave crisis which has arisen through the resignation of Mr. Wang Ching-wei is not to be won- dered at and should not be held up against China as fur- ther proof of her instability, when it is considered that Japan, the successful aggres sor nation, assassinated two of her Premiers, her Minister to China and her Minister of Finance over the identical question of the relations be- tween the two countries. "It is but natural that passions should be aroused in the dif ferences of opinion, existing in the despoiled state of China, not only as regards policy but as re- gards the methods, the technique and the tempo employed to sist further aggression.-Reuter.
Spectators Reproved.
"I have never played the role of prophet, but I am genuinely hopeful that the present internal crisis will be satisfactorily solved and that out of it will come the
crystallisation of the national will that further seizures of ter- ritory will be resisted with the resources of the united nution at all costs.
"Goodness knows, we've been patient enough, under the utmost provocation, but acceptance of the plous admonitions of Euro- poans and their chancelleries to refrain from aggravation' hna only resulted in our losing vast territories without the firing of a single shot.
"A great nation is being crucified, and in decency t hehoves the spectators not to seck to assuage their cous- ciences by parrotlike cries of the punishment fitting the crime."-Reuter.
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TANGLED POLITICS
IN GERMANY,
CATHOLIC CENTRE PARTY HOLDS KEY
Berlin, Aug. 9. The political situation is still hopelessly tangled and party hag- gling continues, but it may be taken for granted that Herr von Papen and General von Schleicher will be in the Government which presents itself to the Reichstag on
August 30.
The key to the situation remains in the Catholic Centre Party, honded by the ox-Chancellor, Dr. Bruening. This party will only tolerate the participation of the Nazia on conditions which will prevent the latter's Ministers run- ning wild. The Centre Party will: immediately overthrow the Gov-i ernment if it attempts any experi- ments to which it objects.
The Nazis will probably be of fered a couple of minor Govern-
something more important later.- ment posts with a promise of
Router,
Ruthless Measures.
Berlin, Aug. 9. The "ruthless measures" fore- shadowed by Herr von Papen to: terminate the reign of terror are likely to be embodied in a decree by President Hindenburg. luflict- ing the death penalty for such offences as high treason, arson, the use of explosives, damaging rail- ways and armed opposition to State anthorilles.
Anyone possessing arms during disorders in which life is lost may also be shot, irrespective of whether they are guilty of murder,
There will be no appeal from the verdicts of the special courts which will be set up.
In the meantime, various out- rages, such as bomb throwing and shooting are reported from all parts.-Reuter.
Nazi Terrorism.
Berlin, Aug. 9. Further outbreaks of lawlessness are reported to-day.
At Allenstein # bomb was thrown from a motor car
at the house of a leading Communist,; while at Heidelburg incendiary bombs
thrown There were no Injuries in either
саяс
were
at Jews.
At Nimttsch a hand grenade was thrown at the house of a leading socialist, smashing the windows.
None of the perpetrators of these outrages has been arrested, but the Governor of Breslau has offered a reward of a thousand marks for their apprehension.-Reuter.
NEW H. K. FERRY
DIESEL ELECTRIC TO REPLACE STEAM
With the purpose in view of in- proving the present services between Hongkong and Kowloon, the "Star" Ferry Company have placed a con- tract with the South China Motor-
ship Building and Repairing Works,
Managers), for the construction of s (Messrs Brandt and Co., General new and distinctly modern ferry bont.
probability be only the first of a class The new vessel, which will in all which will, if satisfactory, replace the ather steam ferries, will be built along the same
lines as the present boats both as to alze and accommoda- tion, as well as to speed, the main difference being in its engines, which will be of the type manufactured by the Prenler Gas Engine Company, Ltd., (Crosley Bros.) England.
This adapted for the purpose to which it type of engine is specially is to be put, and wil
permit of
of direct control from the bridge. Differing from the present type, it will be each end of the boat which will form coupled with electric generators at the actual driving power, only one generator operating at one time, and not both as at present. The boat will be provided with simplex balanced rudders.
Another improvement will be in the interior arrangemonts, the place of the present wood framed window being taken by Bielawat metal win- dows which will be installed through- out
Work on the construction of the hull will be commenced at once, and it is expected that the boat will be completed and ready for launching and service in about nine months' time.
SPOILS OF WAR
DARING CHINESE THEFT OF JAPANESE PLANES
Peiping, Aug. 9.
A piquant story, published In the Chinese newspapers here anys that a number of Chinese aviators gained entrance to the Mundon aerodrome, disguised as painters, and taking advantage of the in- attention of guarda, succeeded in getting six of the best planes from those captured by the Japaners, from Chang Hauob-lang September Into the air.
When the plot was discovered, the Japanese hastily tried to give pursuit to the flooing plazos, only to find that thair machines had been put out" of "ordar-by-tha Chinese-Reuter's Specialpeda
Inst
CHINA CABINET RESIGNS
DESCRIBED AS MERE FORMALITY
CHIANG'S WIRE
Nanking, Aug. 9. The political situation is further complicated by the announcement that Chiang Kai-shek will probably resign.
'Chiang Kai-shek yesterday sent a brief, blunt telegram to Generals Ho Ying-ching and Chu Pol-toh, ordering them to proceed 'to Shanghai, without delay and per- suade Mr. Wang Ching-wel to withdraw his resignation..
The telegram concludes **II Wang Ching-wei docan't withdraw his resignation, I shall resign also."Reuter.
Entire Cabinet Tenders Resignation.
Shanghai, Aug. 9. Following the failure of the members of Cabinet to induce Mr, Wang Ching-wei to withdraw his resignation, the entire cabinet resigned this afternoon and sent ajoint telegram to the Government and Nanking, announcing its re- signation.
The members of the Cabinet at Nanking joined those at present in Shanghai in this action.
Mr. T. V. Soong, interviewed by Reuter this evening, declared that Wang Ching-wol's post of Pre- sident of the Executive Yuan was similar to that of a Prime Minister in other countries, hence his re- signation must be followed by the wholesale resignation of the Cabinet. This was the practice in all countries and was nothing at which to be alarmed.
Until a new Cabinet was formed, the resigning Ministers would carry on their duties as usual,
A Government spokesman simi- larly declared the action of the Ministers was a more "formality." -Reuter.
Chang's Resignation.
Nanking, Aug... 9. It was officially announced to- day that the Nationallat Govern- ment, National Military Council and Executive Yuan had received Identic telegrams from Chang Hsueh-liang, resigning his post as Pacification Commissioner in Pei- ping.
The telegram does not make re- ference to Wang Ching-wol's charges, but expresses that his abilities are unequal to the difficult situation. Reuter.
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