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No. 14243
日二十月三
BINGLE COFT 18 CENTE 134.00 PER ANNUME
DUNLOP
is the
SAFEST TYRE
ANGLO-AMERICAN COOPERATION LOOMS NEARER
HONGKONG AND CHINESE TARIFF
CHEN KUNG-PO'S VISIT
POSSIBILITY OF CONCESSIONS
Washington
Consultations on Japan's New China Policy
HONGKONG SHARE JAPAN'S METHOD
SLUMP
Wharves & Lands Drop
To Low Lovels
Not for the past five years, says the Hongkong Exchange, have Wharves and Lands touched the low figures of this morning, the former declin- ing to $100 and the latter to 560, on which basis some transactions took place.
Mr.
Stock Chen Kung-no, Chinese] Minister of Industries and Com- merce, left Hongkong yesterday on the M. M. Chenonceaux for Saigon) on the first stage of his tour among Overwear Chinese
Daring his brief stay here, thej Minister had had a nuniber of con-j versations with His Excellency The Oficer Administering the Government (the Hon. Sir Thomma] Sunthora), the Hon. Dr. R. 11. Kote- wall, the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the different Chinese Trade Guilds,
The principal subject
Was
Utilities. however, were generally firm, particular ly Hongkong Trams and Telephones. Some dealings in Ewas also took place in 'fairly large quantities, both
for cash and forward. the basis of $10.60 cash.
on
China's riffs vis-a-vis Hongkong, NONTONÍNA
It was not to be expected that
the Minister could or would commit
himself to any definite promise, but he showed himself favourably.
Copper
disposed to the local view, that, Coin
local Chinese manufacturers have suffered in common with others) from increased Chinese duties, andi the near-relationship this has with: the speciul nature of the Minister's
present, mission.
Counterfeits
Mr. Chen Kung-po left a most CHINESE ISSUES
favourable impression by the cordiality and
with Crankness which he met local approaches;| agreeable surprise being express-
vi to
OVER-STAMPED
Even the one-cent - Hongkong Telegraph representative in copper coin is now being counter- one quarter in that the man whose feited and circulated in the political views took such a diverg-Colony, Actually, Chinese coins ent turn in the period of 1925-26 are being utüsed, being re- should have inclined to a dis-stamped so as to resemble the position where toleration and a Hongkong one-cent piece. The sympathetic outlook is most mark. resultant profit is nearly 300 per
ed.
¡cent.
The distinguished visitor was One of these bogus coins, de- seen off yesterday by a host of quired by a Telegraph realer as local notabilities, amongst them change, came into our possession, being the French Consul-General, this morning, and when shown to M. Dufaure de la Prade
SHANGHAI
DISPLEASES
OFFICIALS BLANDLY
IGNORED
LIKELY TO FOLLOW
BRITISH LEAD
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received April 25, 10.24 cm)
WASHINGTON, APRIL 25. Concerted action by the United States and Great Britain in the face of Japan's claim to dictatorship in China's relations with other Powers approached closer to probability to-day when Mr. William Phillips, Under-Secretary of State, conferred with the British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay. Intense activity in the State Department followed the announcement that the Saito Cabinet had endorsed the "Hands off China!" pronouncement made in- formally a week ago.
It is considered certain that the United States will follow the lead given by Britain and will remind Japan of her obligations under the Nine-Power Treaty while insisting upon the inviolability of the rights of the United States.
Signar Suvich, Italian Under-Secret- ary for Foreign Affairs.
ARMAMENT PUZZLE
BRITISH OR ITALIAN
PLANS ?
DISCUSSION IN LONDON
TEST OF IRISH FEELINGS
COUNTY COUNCIL
ELECTIONS
CAMPAIGNS ON PARTY BASIS
(Special to Telegraph">
"MYSTERY PLANE CRASH"
Part of Scene in New Chinese Picture !
Shanghai, Apr. 25.
It now transpires that the "mystery plane crash" which occurred at Ming- hong on Saturday. In which "the pilot" was reported to have been killed, was part. of a scene for the latest play of a Chinese motion picture company.--Reuter,
thu Theproph. Copyright, Telegraphio Munatum CEREBR Unaca Ordinance EDS. Raonicek April 1. 2.34 on.)
London, April 24,
The opening of campaigns for municipal government elections in the Irish Free State has aroused considerable interest in Great Britain, where it is still hoped that a solution will soon be found to the Anglo-Irish dis- pute.
An indication of the existing state of political feeling in the Irish Free State is expected to be afforded by the County Council
and the Urban District Council elections which have been fixed for
June 26.
The interest arises from the fact that for the first time. the big political parties are fighting these elections en party lines.
QUARRY BAY CRIME
ALLEGED ASSAILANT
ARRESTED
FOR ATTACK ON MRS. POLSON
Mrs.
The brutal attack on Surah Polson, wife of Mr. J. C..
Polson, on the night of August 2° It is, therefore, anticipated that last year at Stanley Terrace, the results will furnish ovidence of Quarry Bay, was recalled, when Mr. de Valera's real strength in her alleged assailant. Ho Man- the country whether he hus gain-fai, was charged before Mr. ed or lost as the result of his Hamilton, at the Central Magis- policies in the Inst two years.-tracy this morning, with wound- a lis-Renter Special.
jing with a chopper.
London. Apr. 24. Efforts to secure armament convention are! not likely to be dropped as a result of the present uncom- promising attitude of
CORDELL HULL'S RETURN AWAITED France.
A disarmament convention on the lines of the British Draft Con-
desirable.by.recent.events..
11 H authoritatively learned slightest effort to get into contact vention is rendered all the more the Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. that when Mr. Cordell Hutt, the with Ameriensi oficiuls......... E. Taylor) this official stated that Secretary of State, returns to this was the first instance he had Washington from New York, a
CLARIFICATION - NEEDED.
This was the conclusion reached as the result of the conversations
There is general agreement with which are still proceeding in Lon MANUEL QUEZON IN countered of the counterfeiting decision will be taken on the re-
(of such coins. A close examina, quisite official steps in view of Sir John Simon that the statement don between Signor Suvich, the
Under Secretary tion of the coin revealed traces the Japanese Government's policy requires official clarification be- Italian
For of the original Chinese markings in China.
fore counter-policles are formulat Foreign Affairs, Sir John
Simon Little doubt is expressed thated-huited Press. beneath the Hongkong characters,
(Foreign Secretary) and Mr. An- but these were not sufliciently pro- the United States will follow
thony Eden (Lord Privy Seul and noured to arouse suspicion. Britain's lend in remlading Japan]
"Disarmament Minister"). of the existence. of the Nine-
MUSSOLINI PLAN. Power Treaty",
GUEST OF CHINESE MUNICIPALITY
WARNING LIKELY.
RACE PONY KILLED
MISHAP AT HAPPY VALLEY
pony
Hearing of the case was fixed for to-morrow afternoon at.2.15 j.m.
It will be recalled that Mrs: Pol- son WRS
walking along, Stanley Terrace on the night of August 2 to her home at No. 9. She was nearing her door when attacked. Her dog barked and snapped at the man, who without any warning drew-chopper-from-his-clothing- and Inflicted a deep wound on her shoulder. He then slashed at her body and legs. She screamed out, and the coufic took fright and ran away.
The
JOCKEY THROWN
Sporting Life, u race
Washington, April 24.
owned by Mr. Li Tae-fong, had
OCCASIONAL RAIN to be destroyed this morning, Mr. Saito, the Japanese An-
following injuries received as the bassadur, had, a brief conversation
anticyclone over China result of a mishap at Happy yesterday is moving into the with Mr. Phillips, Under Secre-
Valley. Mr. Taylor stated that, from the MEMORANDUM POSSIBLE.
Yellow Seo. The depression has tary of Stale, fo-day, in regard to Discussion has, it is understood,
Mr. 5. A. Judah, a Shanghai | moved to the north-east of Hok- standpoint of copper content, there: Femitel be no profit in this, counter-
The return of Mr. Cordell Huli the Fapanesa manifesto on Chinn, moved about the prospects of an
agreement along the lines of the jockey, had taken the pony out for kaido, and increased very consider- It is stated that Mr. Saito di British Plan and whether there is a gallop at the Valley this morn-ably in intensity. Local forecast: Shanghai, April 25.
!felling. Now that the matter had expected to coinelde with the Hon. Manuel Quezon, leader of been brought to his notier, the despatch of either a memorandum not give Mr. Phillips any official not a greater hope of success in the ing, and on reaching the three-E. and S.E. winds, moderate; quarter-mile post opposite the Golf cloudy generally: fox, mist or oc- Philippines Independence Treasury would probably issue ato Japan or justructions to the communication, said, indeed, that Mussolini Plan.
the Japanese Government had not It is known that Signor Suvich | Club premises he pulled the animal easionni rain. ntovement. arrived here at
ten warning to the jublic that such American Ambassador in Tokyoinstrürted him to visit the State expressed the view of the Italian p. o'clock this morning and was coins were in circulation.
Mr. Grew, to make such a reminder.j
The closer interest being taken Department and intimated that he Government that success might be The pony, for some reason, im- welcomed as Atharf by aj Enquiries in Chinese circles re-
expect the Japanese attained by a less ambitious re-mediately shied and made a beo- Chinese official delegation. He vealed the fact that although there by the United States in the situa-dis not will be the guest. of honour at a could be no profit in respect of in since the announcement of the Foreign Office to send any officini striction of arms If the whole Bri-line for the rails, with which it
-the
(Special to "Tolograph")
Government House-Central News, and Hongkong coins WAR
MERE "RE-STATEMENT".
BRITISH VIEW.
collided and then lunded on to the diner party to-night at the copper content, the variation in Tokyo Cabinet's endorsement of communication in regard to the tish Plan proves unacceptable.
Mie Hirota-Ariyon policy is policy for him to deliver to the!
grass truck. Severe injuries, in- Shanghal Chinese Municipal the exchange value of the Chinese shown by the early visit which Mr. State Department,
eluding a broken leg and shoulder. Phillips, Under-Secretary of State marked that counterfeiting on a
The British Government mala-were suffered, and there was n farge scale would be a paying pre-made to the White House, where
tain that the Plan presents fewer option but to destroy the animal. Mr. Saito did Inform Mr. difficulties than ideal limitation, be- Mr. Judah was thrown on to the; SEAFORTHS HOMEsition. A Canton 10-cent plece, he conferred at some length with
would buy from 26 to 28 of the President Roosevelt.
Phillips that Japanese officials cause, in the first place, a number cinder track, but he fortunately Upon his return to the State De were somewhat puzzled at the re- of countries have AGAIN
Chinese copper coins being used
been self-escaped with minor injuries, by the counterfeiters, while apartment, Mr. Phillips went into action created by the statement in denyingly keeping their armumonts Hongkong 10-cent piece would conference with officials of the Far the capitals of the world because at a much lower level than they purchase as many as 36.
Eastern Division.
It was merely a "re-statement" of could permanently agree to con- FIRMNESS OF BRITISH A well-known policy.
tinue, secondly, because it is very He added that the Foreign duskul whether certain coun- NOTE CONFIRMED Mr. Phillips also naked Mr. Minister. Mr. Hirota, stated the tries would agree to an investiga Saito, the Japanese Ambassador policy in the Japanese Diet some tion of their arme, resources and for an explanation of the publish- time ago and that it then passed personnel if limitation at present
AFTER 15 YEARS OVERSEAS
23
Lontion, April 24. The 2nd Battalion of the Sea- forth Highlanders Innded at Southampton to-day after fifteen) years' service Oversons.
The Battalion served for four years on the North-West Frontier of India and took part in the Kajuri operations in 1980/31, for which a special medal was award- ed-British Wirelens.
SALE OF C.E.R.
FRESH INSTRUCTIONS FOR M. YERENEFF Tokyo, April 25.
M. Yurenaff, Soviet Ambassador.
RECORD PASSAGE OF PANAMA
U.S. BATTLE FLEET THROUGH
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Colon, Panami, April 24.
Foreign DIPLOMATS.
"NOT ENTIRELY."
because a standstill agreement would involve the numerical limi- tation of all armaments over which it would be dimcult to exercise supervisory control-Reuter,
Rights
London, Apr, 26.. The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent states that Sir John Simon's communication to Japan
eil report of Japan's new China without comment by the diplomats levels was the abu and thirdly. No Interference With policy, and they discussed the of other nations. matter at the State Department.
Prior to Mr. Saite's arrival, Mr. Phillips, acting it is believed on the instructions of the President, conferred with Sir Round Lind any, the British Ambassador.
He also had a talk with M. de in Boulaye, the French Ambassador. JAPAN'S METHODS ANNOY,. Considerable nanoyance is felt Mr. Saito afterwards told greas The present situation regarding
Mr. Salto declared that Japun had no desire and did not intend to "entirely close the Open Door" China to other natlona, but sho insisted on being consuked when any foreign nations, or ita nationals, had dialings with China) which might be inimical to Japan.
DISARMAMENT TALK IN LONDON
London, April, 24.
enquires in the most friendly man- ner about the actual authority, purpose and scope of the original Japanese statement.
It dwells on the poultion to
The entire fleet of over a hun-monts entirely by 'means of state-/any application It might have to airs, and the Italian Ambaana- Banking Consortium, and lays it
BRITISH ACTION,
in official circles as a result of the correspondents that he had not dis- disarmament was the main sub- which Britain is entitled in the The United Staten battle fleet manner in which the Japanese cussed the polley outlined with feet discussed in a conversation Far East by virtue of international UA setting u new record for have given world-wide publicity to Mr. Phillips her did he discuss which Signor Suvich, Italian agreements, including the Nine transit of the Panama Canal. the Hands Of China! pronounce-|
Under Secretary for Foreign Power Treaty and the Four Power American, interests, drod ships
In expected to be ments to the press, although the
der, Signor Grandi, had to-day at down that this position must re- Ianue is considered to be the most) through by late to-night
the Foreign Office with Sir John main unaffected by any interpro-. Important since Jajan presented
Simon, Mr. Anthony Eden, Sirtation of the Japanese declaration. to Japan, has arranged with Mrhold up last night, pending the In 1915..
Sixteen commercial vessols were the Twenty-One Demands to China In an interview with Reuters Robert Vansittart and Lord Stan--Router. Hirota, Japanese Foreign Minister,
Washington representative, Mr. Hope. for a conversation to-morrow with completion of the passage of the Officials are particularly annoy- Salto declined to cammont on the To-night Signor Suvich was the
For falling to report a change of fresh instructions concerning the warships.
ed that Mr. Sallo, the Japanese action taken by Great Britain, guest at dinner of the Inner address whilst employing a registered All other ships, arriving at the Ambassador. should have been but declared that Japan had no Temple. Diplomatic conversations 25, Kent.Itood, was fined $26 by Mr. mui taal, Chan Tung-ahi, living at No. C.ER received from hila Govern- ment as the basin of discussion. Colon entrance were kept to stay giving press Intorylowa in Wash- other aim, than to have law, order will continue to-morrow-British wymodores at the Kowloon Mugi- Central News,
outside all day--United Prosas, Ington while making not the (Continued on Page 4) 'Wireless.
stray this morning.
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