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30 MEATX✯✯ MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1932.
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LUKEWARM RECEPTION OF LYTTON REPORT
MAJOR CASSEL'S STORY
DE LA SALA CASE HEARING
VICTIM OF LEGION EXPERIENCE?
AMAZING SCENE
IN OFFICE
Remarkable evdence was given
CRITICAL OF NORTH CHINA
MEDIATORY ATTITUDE
MERE PAPER DOCUMENT;
VALUELESS
WASHINGTON TENDS TO BE ENCOURAGING
by Majer Cassel this morning at CONDEMNATION OF JAPAN AS
opening of the case
Mr. Pastor de la Sala, who is
charged with threatening Major
Cassel with intent to do him
hart.
GENEVA'S SUMMARY
Bay was granted at the close THE RECEPTION ACCORDED THE LYTTON. REPORT IS
and Major Cassel asked that de la Sala be prohibited from at. tending at his office, next to that of The Critic, or that he himself be permitted to carry a revolver.
"THE CRITIC."
Major Louis Crasel, giving evidence said: I am interested in the weekly paper called
The Critic, which was started on June 18 this year. FUT muny weeks after, I was ill and I took no port in the actual business administra tion of the paper but I contributed many articles. On September 21, my partner, Mr. Raymond O'Shea sked me to speak to accused on a matter of business. I saw him on the verandah outside the office of The Critic, French Bank Building. His Worship: How did you come to meet him there?
Witness: He came along from his office and 1 stepped out of my flee. He came to the verandah and I asked him if he could speak to me, We discussed financial matters and the conversation end- ed with the accused in a violent temper. He then left nie telling! me to go to hell,
FRIENDLY BUT FAR FROM ENTHUSIASTIC WITH THE POSSIBLE EXCEPTION OF WASHINGTON, WHERE IT IS CON- SIDERED TO UPHOLD THE HOOVER-STIMSON POLICY.
Comment, for the time being, is confined to newspapers. In North China, first opinions suggest that the Chinese are disappointed in the lack of stronger recommendations for getting Japan out of Manchuria. France feels that the Re- port contributes very little of value to the discussion at Geneva, while Geneva itself is of opinion that the effect of the Report is condemnation of the Japan Even in Geneva, however, strong doubts are expressed regarding the usefulness of the Commission's recommendations.
ese case.
The most generally approved suggestion is that the problem be settled by direct negotiation between China and Japan and it is hoped that the Nanking Govern- ment will consent to this course.
CHINESE EXPRESS
DISAPPOINTMENT
PEKING NEWSPAPERS NOT PLEASED.
("Telegraph" Spacial).
BRITISH VIEWS
FEELING THAT REPORT LEADS NOWHERE.
London, Oct. 3. Apart from the Daily Herald, which argues that the Lytton Report finds Japan guilty on all counts, the tenor of the London
GENEVA
PRESSED -BY STYLE
FEARS, DOUBTS AND HOPES.
Geneva, Oct. 2. It is the general opinion that the
MEMBERS OF THE LYTTON COMMISSION: Left to right: Count Aldovrandi (Italy), M. Claudel (France), the Earl of Lytton (Britain), Dr. Schnee (Germany) and General McCoy (United States).
MANCHURIA Hindenburg's
CHAOS
TSITSIHAR NOW
ISOLATED
NORTHERN AREA FIGHTING
Harbin, Oct. 3.
A stato of complete anarchy now prevails along almost the whole of that section of the Chinese Eastern Railway be- tween Tsitsihar' and Manchuli.
85th Birthday
Berlin Wild With Enthusiasm
LOCAL DIVORCE ORDINANCE
CATHOLIC. VIEW STATED
"ROCK" COMMENT
In an editorial comment on the proposed divorce ordinance for Hongkong, The Rock, the local Catholic journal, draws at- tention to the fact that the Catholic Church is absolutely and uncompromisingly opposed to divorce.
BRITISH TRIBUTE
(Special to "Telegraph”.)
Berlin,' Oct. 2. President Hindenburg's 85th birthday was celobrated to-day The chaotle conditions are umid remarkable scenes of en- The article which is written graphically
ethusiasm which were eloquent for the sole purpose of stating described in spatches reaching Harbin, which of the great affection in which that Catholic attitude towards the state that a large force of anti-Germany's venerable leader is proposed Ordinance for the bone- Manchukuo troops have occupied held by all classes.
nt of those who want 'such in-. Andachan, with the result that all!
The streets of Berlin were gay formation" quotes at length from communications both to the east with bunting and the populace the Pope's recent Encyclical on and the west of Taitshar are cut
thronged the square and the Christian marriage and says that of the quotation is sufficient, without treets in the neighbourhood press comments is that the Lytton Report is the most remark-off for the present.
No trains at all are running he Chancellor'a Falace in tons of going into the general discussion that though only the Daily Mailable document ever issued ander from Harbin on the western sec- thousands, cheering repeatedly. of the question to show Lytton Report lends nowhere,
the auspices of the League of tion of the C.E.R. in consequence
Their numbers were kept con- Catholics are not only opposed to of the
the Buccose of
Anti-atant nearly all day though the those sections which mako of editorial opinion expressed by actually says so.
The Daily Mail adds that the Natious,
Manchukuo attacks.
crowds were constantly changing. vision for the granting of divorce three of the leading Chinese
pro- Its studied, moderate and care- papers in North China Indientes Commission's constructive
Shoals of congratulations were but, furthermore, that Catholics will involve yeurs ΟΙ ful under-statement of the facts
received by the President from all can neither avail themselves of all these sections themselves nor re- that the Report is unlikely to have pogals a good press.
nogotiation and conferences. In
cognise as valid any second mar- rlagen of divorced persons where The Tientsin journal, To Kang the meantime, Japan's presence in is matched only by its literary
some three thousand anti-Man-over the world. Pao, which at one time favoured Manchuria is natural and salutary style which, It is observed, bears Japanese troops have surrounded parts of Germany and from
So heavily were facilities taxed the origindi marriage was a trus chukuo forces under, General Li in a perfectly direct negotiations between China as that of Britain in India and a characteristic British stamp.
Hai-tsin, to the north of Taitelhar, that a special postal delivery was and valid one. friendly manner, The following and Japan, finds the recommenda- Egypt.
and are subjecting them to attackį morning September 22 we met in tions of the Report unacceptable.
from land and air. my solicitor's office, where a deed was executed."
"
VISIT TO SOLICITOR. "Shortly after that he asked to He had calmed down and we came to an arrange
set' me again.
mont."
His Worship: That's over, this financial business?-Yes,
"We parted
Peking, Oct. 3. While Chinese official circles Lytton Report, an advance survey generally are satisfied with the
FAILURE CHARGE.
"TIMES" OPINION.
The Times wonders whether the Lytton proposals can practically It expresses the opinion that immediately be realised, though it Hin Worship: Has this got any. thing to do with this financial the Report proves the failure of says there should be no difficulty! nrrangement-Very much. China's policy of depending on about accepting the principles. It
"Which fully secured the Sha- the League of Nations for a solu- is of opinion that the matter de- |
collective rather that een Printing Press, of which the lion of the Manchurian dispute,mands accused is the Hongkong agent, because, instead of hacking up the national dijilomutic action.
The Daily Telegraph and the for all monies due to them to The Council's resolutions of last year, Critic up to that time. After this requesting the withdrawal of Morning Post beltove that one of
formidable obstacles to settlement, nceused returned to Japanese troops from Manchuria, most his office and later I saw him, the Report is silent on this point settlement is the Report's conclu- of a slon that a strong central govern- and takes the attitude mediator.
ment in China is primordially The Peking Shik Chick Jil Paonocessary, both inclining to the of civilian life and he wanted expresses intenso disappointment. view that such a prospect is very
fears that the Report whijremote. killed turn out to be a mere paper doen-!
Homent, without any practical value.
to
SICK OF CIVILIAN LIFE. "He then stated that he was sick
get back to the Foreign and
If Legion where
12
.you
mun nothing happened.
became extremely violent, jump-
ed up from la chair, ran to the
other side of his office and hit the
"PAPER DOCUMENT."
The authorship of the Earl of Lytton is evident in nearly every line, although certain Interpola- tions can easily be recognised.
The effect of the report is regarded as condemnation of the Japanese case.
JAPANESE CLAIMS. Japanese reports claim
that
The Russian newspapers give prominence to reports that the Soviet troopa on the western frontier have been considerably reinforced, with the object, Eis
In regard to the recommenda-ggested, of disarming and tak- tions contained in the Report, the ing prisoners any anti-Manchukua the border at Manehuli-Renter. difficultlen will present themselves general opinion at Geneva is that troops who may be forced to cruas immediately.
JAPAN'S ATTITUDE.
It is felt that Japan will not consent to the withdrawal of all.
FOUR STRAIGHT·
armed forces, other than the pro-YANKEES WIN WORLD posed gendarmerie.
CHAMPIONSHIP
#
NULLITY PROVISIONS.
pro-
It is Interesting, saya the ar- ticle, to note that the grounds mentioned in the Hongkong 'Or" dinance for a Decree of Nullity, viz. impotence,.,consanguinity, affinity, Insanity of one of tho parties at the time of the mar rlage, one of the parties already, being married, and finally, forca or fraud. in obtaining the consent of other of the partice, are all grounds on which a nullity action may be founded in the Catholle Church. Whether the application of these principles will be the same is another question and can only be soon when fuller details are available. The last of the SIR JOHN SIMON CRITICISED.
Nor is it likely that Japan will
grounds for nullity is "that the Several newspapers stress the lagree to a complete modification!
marriage is invalid by the law of the of the prosent régime in Man- importance of Britain and
Hongkong", and it need hardly be so as to bring A new CUBS MAULED IN
mentioned that this "ground" of The Peking Chen Pao takes a United States keeping in the same churia
measure of autonomy within the path.
nullity may easily lead to a mar- While satisfied-
The News-Chronicle urges Mr.Kovereignity and administrative FINAL GAME
riago being set aside by the wall with his fist, at the same time middle course,
Chicago, Oct. 2.
Courts as invalid which possesses | shouting that If I or anybody else with the findings of the Commis
The New York Yankoos won
all" tho' requisites of ́s välid-mar- interfered with him he would do sion concerning the origin of the Raman MacDonald to re-assert integrity of Chint.""
DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS.
In their fourth consecutive victory and President Hindenburg, who coloriage on Catholic principles. me or them in. He then broke Mukden outbreak of September himself in foreign affairs and re-
the Catholic have joined up Britain and the
On the other hand, the Chinese the world's baseball championship brated his 85th birthday yesterday. practice, however, down, put his arm up against the 18th and the establishment of the Krets that a clear line, which might
of down, but bbbed into his arm. 1 Manchukuo State under Japanese United States in a definito policy objections to direct negotiations to-day, defeating the Chiengo Cubs tried to calm him down and then military auspices, it characterisas which the other Powers would (as displayed in the past) may in the final ganie of the world organised to deal with the many who observes the provisions trict to once but not before he the recommendations regarding have accopted and Japan respect-disappear. The negotiations with sories by thirteen runs to six.
giate, including flowers, dainties Canon Law is not likely to have any, difficulties with the civil and wines. the future administration of Man-
the Japanese recommended by the At all times during the series,
One of the was sitting quietly in his chair.
most interesting authorities arising out of nullity. "On Monday, September 26 churia ad amounting to "a modifieded, has not been taken. Reuter,
Commission in the shape of an the Yankees proved their definito FRENCH OPINIONS form of international mandate."
Advisory Conference may cause a superiority. They won the art tributes was that paid by Sir Ian cases.
CANON LAW. Reuter.
change of Chinese attitude as the game 12-3, the second, 5-2 and Hamilton, who, in a
visit to By Canon Law the Catholic scope of the proposed negotiations the third 7-6. Two home runs by article, writes: "If ever Hindon- is so clearly defined-Router. Babe Ruth and two by Lou Gehrig burg elected to pay a
Edinburgh, our War veterans of bound to submit such a case to word features of the third game. HOOVER-STIMSON
The feature of the final tussle the British Legion would accord the ecclesiastical courts and only POLICY.
was the array of pitchers placed him a welcome such as he has when these courts have declared of the Lytton Commission are cau-ernment will participate in the pre-into the box in an effort by Chicago never had in the whole couros. of Kia marriage to bo null and void Washington, Oct. 2.
tious and laclined to be lukewarm, posed conference If its independ- to check the Yankee hitters. None is long life."-Reuter. American Government officials in approval.
once is called into question La Liberte says that the Report Reuter, for a moment. That was just are favourably impressed by the
LATER FRENCH PRESS after five o'clock. I turned round Lytton Report, which they regard is not likely to solve the problem to Mr. O'Shen and Mr. Rogers who as supporting the Hoover-Simson presented in Manchuria and is not
COMENTS. wore in the office, and asked them policy, the non-recognition of gainsfkoly, to raise the Longue'a com- to wait my return. I then went as the result of aggressive action. promise prestige.
Journal des Debats compliments
say him again and then went back to my offico."
His Worship: Nothing occurred
particular then?-Nothing
curred. He was bad-tempered but noting particular occurred.
ACCUSED "MAD."
Ie sont me a note written in blue pencil asking me to ace him
-AMERICAN APPROVAL
to his office. Wo spoko together
22.
Mr. H. L. Stimson, who is absent
to-morrow.
LUKEWARM APPROVAL: SUCCESS DOUBTED.
Paris, Oct. 2.
Initial comments upon the Report.
of them could do any good. Nine- teen safe hits were scored by the Yankees in the course of the game, Bush, Warneke, May, Tinning be- ing sent to the showers, Grimes finishing off the game.
Scores:
R. H. E. 13 19 4
nowspaper
NEW CONVERSION
can ho contract another marriages But, obviously, in such an even ituality both his own prudence and
the advice given him by any ex perienced priest will tell him that bo must guard himaclf againat [posatble legal consequences by having recourse to the civil courts jas well.
Later,
NEW SOUTH WALES This morning's French nows-
STOCK
London, Oct. 2. - ORDINANCE WEAKNESS): for a few minutes and be repeated from Washington, is studying the the Commission upon its conscien- papera fool considerable sympathy
6 9 1 An offer to convert $12,850,000 the performance of September report and perhaps will comment tiousness but believes that the with the League of Nations in Yankees:
Commission's mistake is that while having to take a dedision on Cubs
The article says that the par Batterios: Bush, Warneko, May, worth of New South Wales 5% per His Worship: That is leaning up' Diplomatic quartots commend acknowledging the inevitableness of Manchuria. E
the manner in which the Report is the Manchukuo State, it wishes ap- Le Journal pays a tribute to Tinning, Grimes and Hartnett, cent, stock, falling due on November of the proposed Ordinance dean
1, into Commonwealth 84 per cent, with Legal Separation; and against the wall sobbing.
Witness: I was coming to it. framed and also the plan of reparently to modify the status quo. Lord Lotton as holding a balance Hemsley.
Allen, W. Moore, Ponnock and five-year stock at 9714 is expected restoration of conjugal rights, cal The newspaper considers it most between China and Japan and He gave an exhibition of the same conciling Sino-Japancae differences
(Continued on Page 7) lunlikely that the Manchukup Gov-
[Dickey-Rester.
Inarly this week-Reuter:
[Consunod-on Faqe 7.)..- (Continued on Page 7.)
by direct negotiation. Reuter.
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