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FEBRUARY 三拜禮 號六廿月二英港香 WEDNESDAY,
26, 1936. 日四初月二
'SINGLE COPY -19 CENTE
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90
JAPAN ARMY REVOLT
FRANCO- SOVIET ALLIANCE
MAY CAUSE ITALO-
GERMAN UNION
STRONG
SUPPORT WON IN PARIS
(Special To Telegraph")
(By Telegraph. "Copyright, Telepraphia Maz+ angre Ordinames, SAPA. Received, February
re-
the
IMPERIAL GUARDS TO RESCUE CHAMPION
10, 1.0 41.) 'London, Feb. 25, The possibility of the orientation of European nation's is being given prominenec in the press, particularly rumours from Rome, as a result of conversations between the Italian Prime Minister. Signor Benito Mussolini, and the Ger- man Ambassador in 'Rome, Herr'
Barou Kurekijos Takakashi, dopur's' Ulrich von Hassel. Herr von Foreign Minister, reported to have Hassel last week visited Berlin bern arassinated in the Tokyo mili- to confer with the Chancellor, far coup. Herr Adolf Hitler.
It is believed there conversationa concern an Italo-German agreement, with respect to joint_action to be taken if the Franco-Soviet pact, at present belng discussed in the French Chamber, is ratified.
Replying to criticisms of the pact, 31. Pierre Flandin, former Prime Minister and present Minister for Foreign Affairs, emphasised d in the Chamber that it was not a military alliance, but something which con- Armed
the Locarno agreement and marked a new stage on the road to It would strengthen, the peace, organisation of collective security in Europe, he said.
He declared that if Germany con- tested the compatibility of the pact with the Locarno treaty, France was ready to submit the question to the -International-Court-at-the-Hague.
The Chambor debate was adjourned until Wednesday (to-morrow) when it is expected the vote will be taken.- Reuter Special
MINISTER
BELIEVED
MURDERED
VETERAN LEADER IN POLITICS
FORMER PRIME
MINISTER
Baron Korekiyo Takahashi, the veteran Japanese statesman, said to have been assassinated in the Įmilitary coup in Tokyo, had a most eventful career. It is of interest to recall that when Mr. T. Harn, the murdered in Prime Minister, was 1021, Takahashi svecceded him, whilst ten years later, in 1981, he resigned
STRONG SUPPORT
Paris, Feb. 25. The fact that the entire Left wing and the greater part of the Centre group in the Chamber of Deputies his post as Finance Minister in the applauded M. Pierre Flandin's de Inukai Government, following the| fence of the Franco Soviet pact this assassination of two fellow-Ministers, afternoon left little doubt that the treaty will be ratified by the vote of age, had been Finance Minister whielt is expected to be taken Thurs since November, 1934. He was born day;
nt Sendai in 1861 of a Samurai family Flandin failed to convert the and was sent to Amories h be Right opposition, which shuns any educated at the clan's expense. close alliance with Moscow and mini- he was swindled out of his
13
Baron Takahashi, who was 81 years
13
he
GOVERNMENT LEADERS MADE PRISONERS AND MAY BE ASSASSINATED
BARON TAKAHASHI REPORTED
MURDERED
BY
REBELS
FEARS FOR FATE OF PREMIER:
NATION-WIDE MARTIAL LAW
SHANGHAI, FEB. 26.
IT IS LEARNED FROM WELL-INFORMED SOURCES THAT, THREE THOUSAND MEN, COMPRISING THE THIRD INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE FIRST DIVISION, STATIONED IN TOKYO, AT DAWN TO-DAY SEIZED THE MEMBERS OF THE CABINET AND HOME OFFICE AT THEIR RESIDENCES. AMONG THOSE HELD WERE THE PRIME MINISTER, ADMIRAL KEISUKE OKADA, THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR, MR. FUMIO GOTO, AND THE
MINISTER OF FINANCE, BARON KOREKIYO TAKAHASHI.
IT IS REPORTED THAT BARON TAKAHASHI HAS BEEN ASSASSIN- ATED AND THAT THE PRIME MINISTER is SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
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The troops also seized the Metropolitan Police headquarters, over- coming the resistance of the sentries.
Units of the Imperial Guard Division have been ordered to evict the revolting troops from the positions in which they have` secured themselves. The Imperial Guards number about four-regiments, and some 5,000 officers and men are at present in Tokyo.
The fate of the Prime Minister, Admiral Okada, and the Minister of the In- still prisoners, if terior, Mr. Goto, is still uncertain, but it is presumed they are nothing worse has befallen them.
The First Division, which is behind the coup d'etat, had recently been ordered to Manchurix, and had been issued with ball cartridges instead of the blanks which are usually supplied for home service.--
According to a Chinese report the coup was engineered by the younger army officers, who secured the sympathy of the men of the regiment of the First Division who followed them in their raids on Government officials' residences and other key mises Russia's military efficiency. The so that he had to earn his living points in the capital. (2 p.m.)—Reuter. Right deprecates the proposed pacta servant until two years
_n unnecessary, provocation to was able to return to Japan. He got Germany.
л post ng
ng B teacher thanks to his BULLETIN ACCOUNT However, M. Flundin scored by knowledge of English. Then he be announcing the Government's readigan to make translations for:
a Tokyo nens to submit the tatter to The paper and obtained similar work in Hague Court to determine the ques-the Ministry of Education and later tion of compatibility of the pact with in the Ministry of Trade where the Lacarno agreement.-enter.
two years he rose to be kend of
FRANCE AND GERMANY
Paris, Feb. 25.
Shanghai, Feb. 26.
A military coup d'etat has in been achieved in Tokyo, ac-
the
host
Patent Office. In the BD's a swindler cording to a message receiv- told him a tale of a silver mine in ed in Shanghai. Details are Peru. Takahashi resigned his Franco has never ceased to desire borrowed money, went to Peru, found at present being obtained to associate Germany in any under the mine, but no silver and had to with the greatest difficulty standing, especially one for the safe return home humiliated, He decided guarding of the peace of Europe, to retire into private life, but his on account of the strict cen- declared M. Pierra. Flandin,. the friends were determined that his Foreign Minister, when defending the abilities should not be lost
sorship. It is understood, to the Franco-Savjet pact in the Chamber of Stato. He was given a small post in however, that several of Depalles to-day.
the Bank of Japan and in a few years Japan's most prominent All successive French governments became vice-president of the Specie Brul been faithful to this conception Bank and then of the Bank of Japan political leaders. have been and had taken care to keep Germany's itself. During the Russo-Japanese place open in any collective peace war he was sent to England and the assassinated. (9.30 a.m.)—
U.S. as financial emissary. In 1911 Reuter.
effort.
The proposed Franco-Russian pact he was appointed Governor of the contained no obligation such as might Bank of Japan.
be found in the ordinary treaty or
alliance, It was not contrary to the OPPOSED MILITARISTS spirit of the Treaty of Locarno, and In the Cabinet of Katsura (1912-3))
sion.
declaration when he spoke of col-Marty, he was
WIDE DISTURBANCES
Shanghai, Feb. 21.
But
OKADA'S DEATH UNCONFIRMABLE
Shanghai, Feb. 26.
A cryptic message from Tokyo suggests that the Prime Minister, Admiral Okada, has been assassinat~~ ed. But the report lacks confirmation at the moment. The Japanese Consular authorities have banned the publication of any news of the revolt in Japanese news- papers throughout China. Reuter
very unpopular with radical army elements (11.57 a.m.)-Reuter,
PRIME MINISTER ASSASSINATED ?
Admiral K. Okada, Japoneze Pres mier, reported to have been seriously, wounded in the coup in -Tokyo.
PREMIER
DAY AT VALLEY
LIBERTY BAY WINS MAIN EVENT
KEEN FINISHES. WITNESSED
Chief Interest in the Races to-day centred in the Champions, confined to winning ponies, in which victory was secured by Liberty Bay by, many lengths.
The weather was again inclement, with rain frequently falling, but some good finishes were seen. In the first event, the Leighton Hill Stakes, Hapscotch (Mr. Marshall up) secured the verdict by a neck from Celebra- tien Time, ridden by Mr. Poto-Hunt.
There
were only three starters for the Grand Stand Stakes, which Bear Claw, ridden by Mr. Frost, secured, coming in a length in front of Royal Consort (Mr. Harriman up), with Forest View (Mr. Wong many lengths behind, third.
LADIES' PURSE
The Ladies' Purse, a most popular ovent, WAS Bocured by Cossack's Beauty (Mr. Wong), and after the fifth race the purse was presented to the winning fockey by Miss Yvonne Shenton, who was escorted to tiffin by Mr. Wong,
A keen tussla was witnessed in the Jockey Cup race, a neck separating
REPORTED Royal Highness (Mr. C. R. Chsupe
WOUNDED
FAMOUS JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER
NOTABLE CAREER
up) from
Donovan (Mir, W. C. Pay), with Flybynight (Mr. I. C. Harris) a similar Backers of the winner secured $50.70 distance away third. and of Donovan $35.80 for a place.
In the Adelaide Stakes, won by
Sting Star (Mr. Frost up), Gold. amith, coming in second, paid $34.00 for a place..
1-The Leighton H, Stakes- Winner $600. Sacand $250. Third $160. For China Ponies, Subscription Grimas of this Club of this Meating Six Furlongs...
:
Mr.Seven's Hopscotch (158 s.)
(Mr. Marshall)
Mr. Ll Po-chun's Celebration Time
(158 bs.) (Mr. Poto-Hunt)
Early Bird's Stopwatch (152 s.) (Mr. D. S. Lif..... Fifteen Starters.
Admiral Keisuke Okada, Primo Minisies, reported seriously wounded during the upheaval in Tokyo, was born in 1868, in Fuklu-ken. He Mr. graduated from the Naval Academy and was in 1890 as a sub-lieutena In 1904, made a lieutenant in
Won by neck; length and half. Time: 1 min. 40.1/5 secs. Pari-mutuel: - Winner
#11.80.. (Continued on Page 4.)
when Japan was at War with Russia, he became Commander, and four years later a Captain, when he was appoint-Places $0.60; $8.00; $8.30. ed to be the Director of the Torpedo School
Admiral Okada became n Rear Admiral in 1912, when he was made Chief of the Ordnance Department of the Sasebo Arsenal. He was placed in full charge of the Arsenal in 1916,
when he became Vice Admiral.
the Wire Admiral
miral Okada
After the
became Chief of the Ficet Administra- tion Department, (1920-23),
Ho for the first time politica figured
CASH SWEEPS
LUCKY NUMBERS AT THE RACES Winning sweep numbers at the
No, 1717
$884.00
1103
244.00
++
1940.....
122.00
Unplaced ponics ($50 each): Nov.
in 1923-4 as Vice-Minister of the Navy, when he became full Admiral Races to-day wore as follows; and a member of the Supreme War
Race No. 1. Council.
In 1924, Admiral Okada was
pointed Commander-in-Chief of the Shanghat, Feb. 20. First Squadron, and of the Combined It is impossible to confirm the per- Squadron, until 1926, when he was 1402, 1050, 1000, 1180, 1807 1102, sistent rumours hero in banking placed in command of the Yokosuka 622, 1739, 804, 2000, 658, 1378. circles that not only the Financo Naval Station. Minister. Baron. Takahashi, but also
In 1927 he joined the Cabinot again
the Prime Minister, Admiral Kaisuke as Minister of the Navy, until 1920. Okada, and three other Tokyo officals, He was appointed Premier in July, have been assassinated. (12.20 p.m.) | 1934.
-United Press.
It is unofficially, but reliably, stated from Tokyo that Baron Takahashi le dead. The same dependable authority says the Prime Minister, Admiral Okada, is seriously wounded (1.25.) p.m.)United Press.
SINGAPORE REPORT
New British Warships
Race No. 2
No. 1408
$1,102.00
T6C
TQ8
332.00 160.00
Race No. 3
No. 1056
1701
$1,167.00 333.60
"
1408
100.80.
Unplacod pony ($50 each): Nos.. 1138.
Race No. 4
Np. $13
.531
"- 1703
$1,050.10 302,60 151:80
Unplaced ponien ($50 each); Nox.
1042, 320, 1637, 1502, 2188. ̈ ̈
Race No.
No. 1142
2484
$9455.00 270,00
1373
136.00 Unninced montes '(258 ench); No.
FEARS THE WORST The Shanghai Consul-General says
Singapore, Feb. 26.
SUPER-DESTROYERS The Japanese Consulate hero is in it afirmed that no aggression would he was Finance Minister and in 1916 to communicato with
Renter's Shanghai office attempted he is not advised offcially, but he be-formed from Tokyo, that the Prime TO BE BUILT . be made against
Germany. The pact President of the Privy Council. In branch this morning, in view of the Okada are dead-Unitcil Press.
their Tokyo lloves Baron Takahashi and Admiral Minister's residence, police offices, the only envisaged resistance to aggres- the Government of Hara, who was, interruption of ordinary communica-
offices of the Home Ministry and
London, Feb. 26. like himself, a member of the Selyu- tion, by wireless telephone.
other departments, have boon seized. The first avidence of the Govern- 3. Flandin recalled his ministerial kal
WAZİRİŞME by soldiers,
mont's, intention to raise money for again Finance after a few words had been exchanged Ho showed himself the by this method, the connection was Korekiyo Takahashi, a former Prime
Defence Leans was furnished by the laboration with
Martial law is believed to have War Secretary when addressing the 102, 18D. 1356. 837. 2039, 2208, 1001, Germany. He had most progressive of its members and suddenly interrupted.
Minister, has been assassinated in been proclaimed. In Tokyo early thila Westminster Savings Association, He 1714, 756, 1022, 2212. said, and ho repeated that "it is was conspicuous through his oppoyl- desirable that a great nation to which tion to the militariste.
However, it is learned that the the Tokyo military coup. (11.20 a.m.) morning. civilization owes no much should re-
by considerable disturbances, milltary coup d'etat was accompanied Reuter. sumo his place in the world on a foot
The Japanese market reports are
•ing of oqimility."--Reuter.
Viscount for his services during the not being received in Shanghai to-day, war. In May, 1921, at the Colonial indicating that there is still con- Conference in Tokyo ha advocated a siderable confusion in Japan plan for Sino-Japanese économie co- n.m.)Reuter, operation. It was indeed thanks to
SPAIN'S POLICY
-Madrid, Feb. 25.
He had been raised to the Peerage in 1907 and in 1020 ho was made
(10.50)
his influence that the Hara Cabinet BARON TAKAHASHI
The foreign policy under the Left adopted a conciliatory aliitude to Wing Government will remain • un wards China. changed within the framework of the In Nov, 1021, Takahashi became League of Nations, according to a Promler following on the murder of statement issued by the Foreign Harn, but resigned in 1922. He gave Ministry todayReuter.
(Continued on Page 4)
SLAIN?
MARTIAL LAW. DECLARED
Shanghal, Feb, 30.
A. reliable sourca ; in close touch
with the Japanese Foreign Officu
Markets are closed.
It is rumoured that there has been heavy loss of life. (1 p.m.)--United Prosz.
CONFIRMATION
Manlia, Feb, 20.
atated that the Defence Department may make grent demands on savings in the years tying ahead
1552
$1,404.30
No. 1220 In reply to the foreign challenge, the Admiralty will shortly award con-
401.40 2178 tracts. for. GOVER
·200,70 1,850 ton supor Unnlaced ponies (859 each): Nos. destroyers, which will be added to the 40, 2880, 1821; 080, 1105. normal building programs for 1935,
Itaco No. 7. according to the Daily Telegraph's naval correspondent,
says that martial law has been de... The Japanese Consul-General here
The correspondent states that the clared throughout. Japan, da view reports a little trouble with soldiers vessals will be known as the Tribal of the report of Baron Takahashi's in Tokyo, but nothing so alamming a Class, and will be the largest and most Itle notably reported hope that the firm opponent of a bigger military Foreign Office and Foreign Minister, the British Nav at a cost of £400,- Peiping, Feb 26 assassination, the fact that he was a rumoured. He is advised that the powerful torpodo craft ever built by Japanese Minister of Finance, Baron budget is seen as significant. Ho was (Continued on Page 43 000 ench Router.
No. 450
$1,778.25
409
602.75
Race No. 8
No.
1,087.30:
607.80 288.20