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Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 3591
No. 14727
一拜禮 號八十月十英港香
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28,
1935.
日二初月十
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CHARGES JAPAN BEHIND HOPEI RISINGS
GOVERNOR TELLS
OF INTRIGUE
ROWDIES STIR UP
REVOLUTION
FEAR OF NEW TURMOIL IN FAR EAST
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”)
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance,
1894. Received Oct. 28, 12.15 p. m.)
Tientsin, Oct. 28.
Tearing the veil from the northern uprisings, as he put it, the Governor of the disturbed province of Hapei, }
Mr. George II. Dorn, United States Secretary of War, is here s een inspecting a guard of honour
General Shang Chen, in an exclusive interview, to-day from the Lincolnshire Regiment on making an oficial call at Government House this morning, blamed the Japanese for the spreading spirit of revolt and violence in the north-east, telling a strange story of alleged intrigue.
"Japanese rowdies are travelling throughout the country, from county to county, hiring thugs and Inafers to incite the farmers.
"They are using alleged taxation abuses as an ex- cuse, and they are only an excuse, for otherwise the up- risings would be impossible, since taxes are lower in Ho pei than they average in the south.
"We can identify the Japanese instigators of the disturbances.
"Local thugs
were påld an
average of one dollar and farmer's
about twenty.
bidding.
cents to do their
"What General Tada, Commander of the Japanese forced Ir North China, wants is this: all the North China Customs, salt and other revenues. With these funds he believes he can assure the develop- ment of North China. But these
AMERICAN MINISTER ARRIVES
SILVER MARKET UPSET
REACTION TO HOAX IN INDIA
OPERATORS
INJURED
Bombay, Oct, 20, Messrs. Merwanjce and Sons, in {their silver review for the week
ending yesterday, write:-
RAILWAY
DISASTER
IN JAPAN
FEARED. MANY ARE KILLED
TRAIN PLUNGES INTO RIVER
Tokyo, Oct. 28. It is feared that many persons have been killed and injured in a train disaster near Taira.
A loen! train from Koriyama Junction was nearing Tairn, in the Fukushima Prefecture, when it
funds ut present go to Nanking. O.A.G. CALLS ABOARD a honx, when a number of Euro crashed through a bridge. The
with the exception of the land taxes,
"It is impossible to predict the future.
"In my opinion northern in-
U.S.S. CHESTER
dependence would result in the MR. G. H. DERN
Press,
WELCOMED
|
Barring the upkenval caused by
pean bankers and prominent brokers received-a. letter
1
from
been
| Simla, purporting to have
issned by the Government of India,
stating that the import duty on
silver had been removed and that a duty of ten rupees per owner had been levied on the-export of gold, fluctuations have been narrow,
ment. It is generally believed he will be given in important post in Nanking, and that a new ambassa-bassy in China, and Capt. Abbott,
break-up of the Central Govern- ment, due to the loss of revenue, Thus the Far East would be thrown
On his way to Manila to attend into a state of turmoil and the world would be shaken." United! the inaugural ceremonies of the Philippines Commonwealth, Mr. George H. Dern, U. S. Secretary Though the repercussions of the DANGER SUBSIDING
of War, arrived in Hongkong this hoax hardly lasted for three morning aboard the U.S.S. Chester. hours, it left the market thorough Tokyo, Oct. 28. The Emperor granted an audience Accompanying Mr. Dern are his disorganised, affecting many with the Chinese Ambasador, Mr. wife, his son James, Brigadier-operators adversely. It is there- In the Teiang Tso-pin, who is leaving for General Creed F. Fox, Col. C. B. fore surmised that,
absence of any major develop home to confer with his Govern: Hodges, Chief of the Bureau of
Affairs. Major H. A.ent, it will be sometime before Insular Bishop,
activity is restored in Medical Corps,
anything Mr.
like the recent level. L. Salisbury, attached to US. Em-
dor will be appointed.
The up-country demand has of U.S.S. Chester. A salute of 19 averaged about 10 bars of silver A possible Sino-Japanese con guns was fred on the arrival of troversy over the northern Far-
day. the cruiser.. mers' revolt has apparently Aix-
movement
appeared. Tientsin and Peiping warship, the U.S. Consul-tieneral, is now expected after the settle- Shortly after the arrival of the. A surplus of about 30,000 bars report the revult is subsiding.
Japanese agents in North China Mr. Charles Hoover, went aboard ment on November 15.-Renter are understood to have discovered to meet the distinguished visitor, some evidence that extreme radicals who landed at Queen's Pier at intended to join the
10,5 a.m, and proceeded to Govern. solely in order to increase their own ment House to make an official onli prestige In the event of the revolt on E. the Officer Administering proving successful, which was one the Government (Hon. Mr. N. L. of the reasons for Nanking order-Smith), Here Mr. Dern inspected Ing the immediate drastic suppres- guard of honour from the Lin- sion of the trouble.
colnshire Regiment under Capt. The Japanese, however; remained A. G. Lawe.. aloof from the ntfair.-United Presa.
IV-
JAPAN'S HUNT FOR OIL
ALLEGEDLY INVITED TO CO-OPERATE
CHARITY MATCH engagements. He is being entor Japanese oil companies are plan-
GIANT PLANES FOR AIRWAYS
British Building Twenty Craft
(Special to "Telegraph")
London, Oct. 27.
It is reported to-day that Imperia! Airways will formally announce on Octo- ber 31 the construction of twenty giant flying boats and twelve big land planes, ·· at a cost of £1,000,000, to be used on the Empire air lines.
It is expected that the new ships will operate regu-. lar schedules to india. Cape- town and Australia, requir- ing three days on the first named run, four on the second, and a weak on the lastUnited Prana.
NANKING POLICY IN DOUBT
BUT STATEMENT ANTICIPATED
SPECULATION
· DISTURBING
(Specin) to "Telegraph")
Washington, Oct, 27: have expressed the opinion that a Igh financial sources here precise declaration will be made
by the Chinese Government soon, regarding its policy on the future of the yuan.
FADING HOPE OF SETTLEMENT
ITALY NO LONGER RESTRAINED
NAVAL RACE THREATS TO MAJOR POWERS
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")
· (By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. Received Vet, 28, 12.30 p.m.).
Rome, Oct. 28. The Italian North and South armies in Ethiopia are moving forward for a mass attack on Monday (to-day).
The Italian Government has virtually lost hope of a solution of the Anglo-Italian delegates reaching a diplomatic settlement before the League of Nations ad- herents, on Thursday, commence enforcement of the economic sanctions against Rome.
Meanwhile, the nation works with ardour in pre- parations for the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of Fascism in Italy. Celebrations actual- ly commence to-day.-United Press.
ITALIAN ADVANCE STARTS
PLANES LEADING
ASSAULT
BLACK SHIRTS IN VAN
Asmara, Oct. 27. The Italian advance has
com-
LAVAL EMBARRASSED
Paris, Oct. 27. The life of the Laval Govern- ment to-day appears to be do pendant upon the outcome of the Radical-Socialist Congress fight over sanctions, led by M. Dalsdler and M. Herriot.
M. Daladier Insisted upon pre- sentation of n demand to M. Laval-the-Prime Minister;to convolu Parliament in time to permit action to bo takon on anti- Fascist measures before the bud- get vote.
M. Herriot opposes the demand, saying any such action on the part of M. Laval would be very dan geruus.-United Press..
EMBARCO IN FORCE
Belgrade, Oct. 27. The Jugo-Slavian Government. has enforced a decree calling for United Press.
Experts here blame speculators į chiefly for the recent monetary chaos in China, but at the same time they have recognised that! the United States silver purchases menced, though the general assault, have probably been a contributory scheduled for to-morrow, it is ex factor to the 45 per cent. appre-pected, has not yet got under way. nn arms embargo against Italy. ciation of the Hongkong dollar An important movement, one of over the Chinese yuan, and that several preparatory to the general
U. S. NAVAL PLANS speculation with regard to the attack, was made by a Blackshirt
Washington, Oct, 27. possibility of future devaluation in Brigade under General Diamante
the left tank. His troops } The Foreign Policy Association. Hongkong has also contributed to on Shanghai's
weakness, United occupied the village of Adimesas of the United States forecasts after a ten mile march, during the construction of huge warships Press.
which no resistance whatever was to be designed immediately, which will render obsolete numerous
EXCHANGE MARKET
encountered.
Shanghai, Oct. 28. The line of the Italian advance Vessels now afloat, if a new naval The Foreign Exchange market will be along "English Street," the agreement is not reached. was firm here this morning, U.S.route followed by Lord Napier in The Association says the major dollars were 334 Sterling 1868.. 1/4.9/16, and Gold Bars $1,110.00.
United Press.
H. K. DOLLAR RISES
powers face the danger of a Meanwhile sweeping air force quantitative and qualitative build- operations have been undertakening race. along the whole front. Planes. "Even if naval conversations atarting from Jaba, have bombed occur in December the ascending The Hongkong dollar advanced the Ethiopian encampments around spiral of naval armaments ap- 4th to Is. 114d, this morning on Magolo, and halfway to Addis pears limited, and is limited only opening. Business rates were 13.Ababa.
111⁄2d sellers and 18. 113⁄41⁄2d. buyers, but the market was very uncertain,
due to Shanghai influences.
been
ACTION ON THE RIGHT Meanwhile, there has Shanghai opened at Is. 4%d. activity on the right tank of the and later advanced th but sub-southern army. bridge had been weakened by recent sequently reverted to the former
Extensive reconnaissance flights floods and the steel girders crum-rate. Gold bars were very erratic, have been made in the direction of pied, overturning the train into the vaying from 1,104 to 1,120. stream.
The accident occurred at 3.05 p.m. yesterday.
The locomotive and all but the Inst coach in the train crashed into the Natsikawa River.
MANY FEARED LOST
--Renter.
FARMERS BACK A.A;A.
GREAT-MAJORITY IN REFERENDUM
Sasbenk.
Planes dropped occasional bomba when bands of Ethiopians avere sighted-Reuter.
EXPECT ATTACK TO-DAY
Addis Ababa, Oct. 27.
by financial considerations," the. Association feels.
INCREASED ARMAMENTS The same authority forecasts
in the increased armaments, Atlantic as a result of Germany's rearmament, and in the Pacific op account of Japan's "imperial de- signs."
It is said that Franee la deter- At 11 o'clock, the Ofcer · Ad-.
mined to maintain superiority ministering the Government
over Germany, which is likely to turned the call aboard the Chester.
Tokyo, Oct. 28.
cause Italy and then Britain to During his stay in the Colony,
construction, where- With the big Italian offensive ex- accelerate Mr. Dern will fulfil a number of The Jiga understands thrit
peated to-morrow, two schools of upon Germany will probably again At the moment assistance is be-
thought have developed with re-be permitted to Increase her. tained to tilin at Shek-O by Mr, ning to raise a fund totalling 120,-|Ing rushed to the scene of the nçci-
gard to tactics. One advocates strength.-United Press. IN SHANGHAI and Mrs. L. Dunbar to-day, and in, 000 pen for the purpose of in- dent, but no estimate of the loss
that every effort should be made
IN NO HURRY· the afternoon he will make a vestigating oil production possibil- of life can be made. It is feared,
Washington, Oct. 27. to hold Makale,, while the other motor trip round the island, while {ities in Colombia, Ecuador, however, that it must be heavy.
The victory for the Agriculture urges ja continued retreat and
Tokyo, Oct. 28. HONGKONG IN DRAW at 4.30 p.m. he is being entertained Argentina, Borneo, Sumatra and
No details are at hand at present. Adjustment Administration in the gorilla warfare, which means theThe Foreign Office to-day in- to-ten by Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Į Java.
farmers' referendum would far avoidance of a severe engagement. dicated that it would be in no WITH KWANGTUNG Chief Manager of the Hongkong
The paper adds that represente-
exceed the hopes of its most ardent It is argued that Malcald should be hurry to reply to the Lengue of and Shanghai Banking Corpora-
Tokyo, Oct, 28. supporters, it was indicated by surrendered without a decisive Nations communication regarding Shanghai, Oct. 28.tion, and then being shown over tives of all these countries have in
battle being sought. In a charity soccer match played the Bank's new buildings
Japan has Just emerged from still incomplete returns to-day,
the Itulo-Ethiopian dispute: recent years approached Japanese
Votes from-thirty-one states The Crown Council presided-A spokesman said he had ro here yesterday, Hongkong's Chinese To-night, Mr. and Mrs. Charles interests, offering to sell oil fields one of the heaviest rainstorms" in
favouring the continuance of the over by Emperor Haile Selassie, is ceived communications from the history of the country. soccer eleven drew with Kwang Hoover are giving a dinner party for Japanere development.
Thousands of houses are flood-corn-hog control_plan_in 1936, deliberating the situation.-Router. Japanese diplomints in Europe Laus, ench side scoring two goals. in honour of Mr. Dern at tlio Ponin- It is understood the companies ed, but so far no casualties are re-reached a total of 230,081, against
mostly bear upon economic, Kwanglung led at half time sula Hotel, to which numerous in-will later request the Ministry of ported, although there is fear of 32,570 opposition votes.
Even
BLACKSHIRT SPEARHEAD
phases of the situation. There with the only goal scored up to vitations have been issued.
Aamara, Oct. 27. are indications that Japan wilt. then, but the Hongkong team play
Mr. Dern, who has been Secret Commerce and Industry to grant the loss of the crew of the fishing Kansas, which was the only state
180 a special subsidy for in vessel Eltoku Maru, which is re-to voto against the scheme last ed brilliantly in the second half to ary of War since 1933, and who is investigating possibilities in for ported to be missing while bound year, voted overwhelmingly for under
"A combined force of Blackshirts, movely continuo her watchfulness
General Diamante, and until something else dovolopa (Continued on Page 5.)
for Korea.-United Presm
Uilted Prena, continuance-Reuter.
(Continued on Pago 6.)
even the count.--Reuter.
| eign fields.-United Press,
JAPAN'S DELUGE