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FOUNDED 1891
No. 12010
四楼 號九廿月十英港香 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1936. 日五十月九
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CHINA TO RESIST JAPAN DEMANDS
CLASHING VIEWS SPANISH I'll Just Walk
MAY PRECIPITATE FRESH CONFLICT
BOTH SIDES APPEAR GRIMLY DETERMINED ON COURSES
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH")
REPORTS FROM
SHANGHAI, OCTOBER 29,
MR. JAPAN, QUOTING
Y. SUMA, JAPANESE CONSUL-GENERAL AT NANKING, TO THE EFFECT THAT THE JAPANESE DEMANDS OF CHINA WOULD NOT BE MODIFIED AND THAT JAPAN WOULD BE COMPEL- CHINA IF LED TO ACT INDEPENDENTLY IN NORTH NANKING PERSISTS. IN ITS PRESENT ATTITUDE,; MEAN THAT JAPAN PROPOSES TO PROCEED ALONG LINES AL- MOST CERTAIN TO PRECIPITATE AN ASIATIC WAR WITHIN A YEAR, AND POSSIBLY WITHIN A MONTH.
The United Press has the best authority for stating that the majority of the most influential Nanking officials, both military and civilian, favour a firm stand against further concessions to the Japanese.
Without considering the cost of any pitched battles which might mark the beginning of a Sino-Japanese war, Nanking has apparently decided that no military reverses could be more harmful than a supine acceptance of Japanese Ambassador Shigeru Kawagoe's recent "sug- gestions."
Furthermore,
tany new Chinese military activities on Chinese soil would be more effective thum the
defence 10th Route Army's Shanghai.
مردم
NUFFIELD CRITICISM ANSWERED
The most reliable informants - suy that any attempt to force China to accept an unti-Communist aillance with Japan would be resisted by force, if necessary-United Press.
The Consul-General for Nunking,
is it present on his AIR CONTRACT PLAN
Tokyo with
IS CLARIFIED
Mr.
Shai
from way to Instructions from the Japanese Cov- ernment for the Ambassador, Mr. Shigeru Kawague. The Ambassador, In turn, will convey the Japanese attitude to the Nanking Government at a further series of conversations in Nunking, it is believed.
The last conversations between the Ambassador and the Nanking Government are known to have re- sulted in a deadlock, and it was with the purpose of seeking a compromise
arrangement that Mr.
Suma con-
sulted the Tokyo Ministry.
Yesterday, in an interview at Kobe, Mr. Suma sald that the Japanese attitude had not altered and that no change in her immutable stand could be expected.
King In Role Of Diplomat
Prague, Oct. 28.
King Carol of Rumania and the Crown Prince Michael, accompanied by the Foreign Minister, arrived here; to-day.
They were greeted by President. Edouard Benes,
The visit is expected to result in closer co-operation between Rumania and Czecho-Slovakia-Reuter Bul- tetin Service.
MOVE TO STOP DISORDERS
London, Oct. 28. An important decision was taken by the Cabinet to-day on the report of the sub-committee examining the question of the recent disorders nt public meetings.
It is understood that legislation will be introduced to strengthen the powers of the police regarding political demonstrations calculated lo
disorder.
is not yet certain whether political uniforms will be dealt with, owing to the legal difficulties in the way Reuter
SATISFACTORY
DELIVERIES:
London, Oct. 28.
1
JAPANESE WAR GAME SUSPECT
WHAT IS. BEHIND MANOEUVRES ?
The
Washington, Oct. 28. influential Washington Post, in an editorin to-day, says the Japanese military manoeuvres in North China involve a region
and such a number of troops as "to give a very real impression
that it is no game in which the Japanese are engaged and that the troops are being moved with a very definite purpose."
The paper expresses the opinion that it is Japan's intention to crimpel
CABINET CRISIS
SYNDICALISTS ASK
Into The Sea
ELECTION WARFARE. RAGING
ROOSEVELT AND HIS
REPRESENTATION Said Mrs. Carnrick On RIVAL IN NEW YORK
Day Before She Died
APPEAL TO DEFENDERS
Madrid, Oct, 20. Rumours of the reconstruc- tion of the Spanish Government are current and a Cubinet crisis is considered imminent, with Syndicalists reported ti be pressing for active representa- tion in the Ministry on the grounds that their organisation supplies the Government's fight- ing forces.
The Prim Minister and War Minister, meanwhile, have urgently appealed for a decisive ellort by Government supporters.
"This is the moment not only to stand up against the enemy but to free Madrid from the Fascist claws which are powerless to grab our
city.Reuter.
MUST HAVE AID
Hendaye, Oct. 29.
"Life has been marvellous to me, and I want it to end that way. So when I'm tired, I'll just walk into the sea.'
Investigations by the Telegraph this morn- ing have disclosed that this was one of the re- marks made by Mrs. E. M. Carnrick less than 24 hours before her death.
Mrs. Carnrick's body was discovered by two beach coolies at Middle Beach, Repulse Bay at 4 p.m. yesterday. She was clad in a corsette and a pair of brown stockings, and had been immersed in the water for approximately
20 hours.
She confided to k Icast three
Telegraph investigations have revealed that Mrs. The Leftists rely now on unlimited Carnrick has spent a considerable fortune in the past five aid from friendly nations as the only means of preventing fall of years. Madrid within a few days. The ped- ple's army is apparently definitely broken,
of friends that Mr. Carnrick, owner of and The . thounds
a prosperous glove factory in New Madrid's, defenders are demoralised and constantly retreating, despite York, had left his entire estate to their officers protests. The Puseists, her, and that she had spent all but! despite their relatively small num- tew securities which were tied up bers, are equipped with tanks and as an annuity.
.
neroplanes, and are advancing with- Last Monday Mrs. Carrick con- out bothering to consolidate their ded to a friend that she was almost positions,
destitute and that she had cabled to New York in an endeavour to get the
securities cushed.
.
was. her
Five weeks ago in Madrid I learn ed that the High Command realised that unless foreign aid were received
A reply to the cable was received I is also tenred |aladrid would fall. that the plans to defend Madrid will on Tuesday morning. She did not ultimately resolve into nothing but divulge its contents but laughed and the wildest sort of street fighting shortly afterwards made, the remark
quoted above. (Continued on Page 1)
Carnrick The late Mr. second husband. They had been married only a short while when they paid their first and only visit to Hongkong together aboard
Pacific Canadian
round-the-world Iner Empress of Britain.
to So after their return York, where Mrs. Carnrick had luxurious Park Avenue apartment, the husband died.
U.S. FLEET. TO VISIT
HONGKONG
FIRST SHIPS IN TO-MORROW
Nanking to capitulate to Tokyo's de- NEW
munds respecting North China's fu-
ture.
The British Cabinet held a • Marshal Chiang Kai-shek connot lengthy session to-day, in view acquiesce indefinitely to Japan's de- "practically of the re-opening of Parliament mands, particularly because Chinese
opinion is at present united in the belief that no more Lord Nufield famous manufac- concessions must be made, Japan's acro appetite being insatiable."-United
Press
to-morrow.
turer of nutomobiles and
(Continued on Page 9.)
EMPEROR SEEKING FIT MOTHER FOR HEIR
Peiping, Oct. 28.
The heirless Emperor of Manchukuo, the man whose family once ruled at Peiping but who, until restored to a throne by the Japanese conquest of Manchuria, was plain Mr. Henry Pu-yi, is in search of a fit mother for a future ruler of his state.
ile is seeking, according to the vernacular press, "a sturdy but comely concubine in Peiping".
+
Tho Chinese press goes on to say that the Emperor's cavoy, a certain Mr. Chao, has arrived from Chang- chun with orders to discover the hundred most beautiful girls between 15 and 20 years of age among the poor
families of the old Chinese capital, and to send them to Chang- ehun as candidates for the honour of bearing a son who may some day rule a state.
It is learned from other sources that Emperor Pu-yi, during the past spring and summer, has been scan-
photographs t ning shenfs possible candidates sent by his Pei- plag and Tientsin agents.--United Prest.
of
'RUSSIAN CURRENCY DATE
Moscow, Oct. 28. The currency transactions Soviet Russia will in future be con ducted, at the rate of one rouble equalling four and a quarter French francs-Reuter,
Emperor of Manchukuo
"EMDEN DUE SOON
"1
Twenty-one American warships largest allen fleet to visit this Commy
in many years-are due to arrive in
the
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MYSTERY VICTIM'S IDENTITY
WOMAN FOUND DEAD
IN REPULSE BAY
WALL ST. HISSES AND CHEERS
New York, Oct. 28. Both President F. D. Roose velt and Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas, Democrat and Republican candidates. for the White House respectively, arrived in New York to-day to make their final efforts to win
the support of the densely. populated and highly indus- trialised cast, where the vote may decide the election.
This is the first time in
many
years that two major candidates for the presidency have been in New York together. But they are not expected to meet.
Thousands heard and cheered the
candidates as they embarked on a
hertic speech-making tour of the elty, and hundreds of plainelothes police and detective mingled with the crowds as a precaution against violent demonstrations.
Wall Street accorded the President mixed reception of cheers, and hissen,
can
With election day less than a week been away, public interest has stimulated by all methods of Ameri
publicity, and in rapidly gaining momentum after a slow start. Huge banners drapes Manhattan Island's streets, loud-speakers blare election propaganda, motorists have covered their cars with posters, while every other pedestrian wears a button of his favourite candidate.
LANDON IN NEWARK Speaking in Newark, NJ., Gover- nor Landon condemned the attempt to align Labour into one party, no-one could deliver declaring American Labour to any, one party
because there were no cinsses-in-- America.
Shortly before 10 o'clock this morning the European-Luly, whose body was found floating
Anyone claiming to deliver any in Middle Bay, Repulse Bay, part of the American people to a yesterday afternoon was iden-political master was betraying the Newtified as
creed of America and threatening to destroy the one classless riation in (Continued on Page 9.)
A
Mrs. Carnrick returned to Hong- kong In May this year. After a short stay at the Repuise Bay Hotel she visited Japan, returning to Hongkong in July. She has since resided at Repulse Bay.
"My life with Mr. Carnrick' was the happiest time in my life," she once told a Hongkong friend and added: When he died there wasn't much left for me to stay for, and I made up my mind that when my money went, I, too, would go."
TALKED OF SUIDIDE Further investigations reveal that longkong within the next few days.
These ships comprise practically Mrs. Carnrick apparently attempted month ago the entire US. Asintic Fleet. Al- to end her life about
the sca at the when she walked into though they have all visited Colony previously, they have never | Middle Beach, Repulse Bay, fully clad, before arrived en masse.
in evening clothes. She was rescued The Invasion will commence early on that occasion by some friends. to-morrow morning with the arrival
persons told the At least four of the U.S. Submarine. Squadron No.j
that Mrs. 5. comprising US.S. Canopus (Bag Telegraph representative ship), US.S. Pigeon and the US. Carnrick discussed suicide with them submarines 536, S37, S38, 539, $40 on various, occasions:
It is understood that her income) and 541.
U.S.$300 per The submarine flotila will remain until recently was in the Colony until November 4 month. This income is stated to have Almost immediately after its de- failed to materialise just recently.
the US. parture the balance of
The Telegraph has definite know- Asiatic fleet will arrive, with Ad-ledge of the fact that Mrs. Carnrick miral H.E. Yarnell, Commander-in-recently applied to a large European Chief, aboard the
USS business house in Hongkong for a Augusta. In addition to the Augusto, position on their stait. the visitors will Include US.S. Black
According to Information given to Hawk (destroyer tender). USS. Pecos, U.S.S. Paul Jones (Destroyer the police, Mrs. Carnrick was lost Squadron Leader) and the Four seen alive by the floor boy at Repulse teenth Destroyer Division, consisting Boy Hotel at about 8 pm, on Tues- of the U.S.S. Stewart, U.S.S. Parrott, day,
flagship
U.S.S. Fasall and USS. Bulmer. The Telegraph is reliably In- These vessels will remain in Hong-formed, however, that such could, not kong until November 12,
be the case.
The flagship and destroyer flotilla. Until a few minutes before 8 pm. and possibly one or two other vessels, Mrs. Carnrick was with some friends will then leave Hongkong for Singa- pore and Batavia. They are due to in the Hongkong Hotel.
She is definitely known to have arrive in Singapore on November 10. boarded a China Motor Bus Com- pany'e vehicle, which was travelling
p.m. to Repulse Bay, at
Buy
EMDEN DUE SOON
(Continued on Page 9.)
NO BREACH OF
NEUTRALITY
Russia's Charges Are Impossible Of
The
Proof
*London, Oct. 29.
.the with Non-Intervention Committee, exception of the Russian representative, has found the allegations of a breach of the neutrality agreement by Italy and Portugal unproved, declares a communique issued to-day.
The Portuguese representative, meanwhile, has declined to accept the Soviet proposals for the control of Portuguese ports in order to guard against assistance reaching the Spanish insurgents by sympathetic
nations.
Lord Plymouth, President of the International Committee; told the gathering that Great Britain was only concerned with the prevention of the conflict in Spain becoming international.
Signer Virginio Grandi, Italian cuss complaints against Portugal in representative, complained of the am the presence of the Soviet Am- Her last words to the friends who biguity of the Soviet statement and basandor, whose presence he regarded saw her off on the bus were: declared it was the Soviet attitude as indicating that Russia still con- which had caused excitement in the sldered herself, bound by agreement. "Well, I'm going away."
ITALIAN REJECTION When asked where she intended press and encouraged one of the going, she replied: "Canton, maybe." parties in the conflict to prolong the
An Intimate friend of the late Mrs. war,
M. Maisky, of Russia, intimated Carnrick told a reporter that the
The Kalian Government rejected
Anotlier International visitor to
be Hongkong in the near future will the German cruiser Emden, namesake of the famous rolder which played havoc with British shipping in the Pacific until her adventurous career was ended by H.MAS. Sydney,
The Emden, which is on a good- will trip around the world, in due lady had had two husbands and, in that the Soviet Government meant to emphatically all allegations made in Hongkong on December 23, two addition, had received a proposal of combine its proposal far the control against it, but the Soviet representa marriage from an American visiting of Portuguese ports with that of Lord five sald that this was as unsatia days before Christmas.
Plymouth for the control of Spanish factory as the German reply to Russia's charges, and also alleged Further naval movements include Hongkong.
that the Italian Government con- "Mrs., Cornrick told me that the ports and frontiers. the arrival on Monday of the new
representative Portuguere British troopship Dilwara, which American proposed to her just before has aboard reliefs for Ching: Station she left for Japan. Sha pulponed thereupon complained about the Intinued to violate the neutrallly
(Continued on Püge ̃9;}* and said it would be difficult to dis and for the Army in Hongkong and her ducision until she returned from definiteness of the Russian atitude greement in Spain and Majorca.
(Continual on Pays IR.) Shanghal.
The