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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1928.

"CLOSER TOGETHER" THE NATIONALISTS

RESULT OF THE WANG-YADA THEIR ACTIVITIES DURING THE

DISCUSSIONS

JAPAN'S VIEWS ON PROSPECTS

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WEEK-END

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MORE MONEY

WANTED BY JAPANESE

GOVERNMENT

THE GOLD BAN

Tokyo, Saturday. After several days' heated discus slon in which various Departments of the Japanese Government at- tempted to press the Finance Minis for 2 large increase of ter appropriations for expenditure dur ing the coming financial year, the Cabinet finally approved of a further 6,500,000 yen only, as it would otherwise be necessary to float more bonds, thereby retarding the removal of the gold ban.

MARSHAL. CHIANG AT WUSIH

Wusth, Saturday. From Osaka, the great manufac-

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek (Pre- turing centre of Japan, which probably has more trade with the sident of the State Council of the Chinese than any other city of National Government) arrived here Nippon, Reuter reported on Satur- unexpectedly from Nanking on the day that the favourable turn in re-night of Oct. 26 and leaves for route to lations between China and Japan Shanghai tonight, on

Fenghwa.Reuter was regarded with great satisfac-

[Note: Nanking is 'the present tion there, although business lead- ers were somewhat reticent owing capital of China. Wush is on the Nanking and railway between to the lack of information as to the Shanghai. Fenghwa is in Chekinng real nature of the understanding province, the birthplace of Marshal reached at the semi-informal con- Chiang.] ference at Nanking, between Dr. C. T. Wang (the Chinese Foreign

The total estimates to be present- Minister) and Mr. Shichitaro Yada

The administration expenses of (the Japanese Consul-General at the Central Government have beened to the Diet will therefore be 1,738,400,000 yen. Departmental de- -Shanghai). The latter, it should fixed at $1,600,000 per month.

be noted, has been negotiating

The National Budget Committee tails have not yet been published. under Instructions from the Japan of China has decided to petition the ese Foreign Office in Tokyo, with State Council (the highest body in the object of paving the way for the present Chinese system of Gov- Mr. Kenkich! Yoshizawa (the ernment) to convene a national con- Japanese Minister at Peking) to ference of military men from all arrange a formal settlement of parts of the country to determine outstanding issues.

the yearly budget for the National Army.-Reuter.

Basic Understanding Meanwhile, the "Asahi," one of the leading Japanese papers, hopes that both Tokyo and Nanking will accept the basic understanding ar rived at by. Dr. Wang and Mr. Yada and proceed to sign formal agreements.

$1,500,000 A Month

Nanking, Saturday.

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First Manifesto The State Council of the National Government to-day issued its first proclaiming Its manifesto cardinal policies during the so- called period of political tutelage as follow:-1, the restoration of paace Regarding the Tsinan clash, the and order throughout the country; "Asahi" believes that if an un- 2, troop disbandment and finan derstanding has been reached on cial reorganisation; 3, political re- up an the basis of China's demand for generation so as to build the immediate withdrawal of efficient and clean government; 4, Japanese troops from Shantung economic stabilisation and indus- and Japan's demand for a definite trial development; 5, the propa. guarantee for the safety of Japan-gation of elementary education, cae residents, then the other quea-based on the Three People's Prin tions might be left over for future ciples, among the masses.-Reuter. negotiations..

An Air Link

In fact, the "Asahi" considers that further insistency on demands should be dropped.

The "Mainichi" is less optimis- tle. It sees difficulties ahead but

Hankow, Saturday. The authorities of Hupch pro vince have ordered two aeroplanes from Germany.

These machines are intended for appreciates the efforts of Mr. Yada passenger and mail services by air and Dr. Wang in bringing Japan between Hupeh and Kwangtung and China nearer together,

Tekyo's Doubts

provinces.-Reuter.

[Note: Hupeh is ruled by that The "Mainichi" especially con- section of the Nationalist Party gratulates the National Govern-known as the Kwangsi military ment of China for seizing the pre-group; the sphere extending south- Hunan, Kwangsi and sent opportunity to mako a new ward to start in its foreign policies, says Kwangtung. Marshal Li Chat-sum, head of the Canton Government, la Reuter.

Reuter's correspondent at Tokyo one of the Kwangsi group. Aerial (the capital of Japan) reports that services in Kwangtung have been although messages received there discussed in Canton of late but not from China anent the outcome of the 80 far as to Hupeh, in Central conference between Dr. Wang and China:] Mr. Yada aro encouraging, the Government has not yet received official confirmation and seems in- glined to doubt the situation as

Tutung of Jehol

Peking, Saturday.

Close observers expect the gold ban to be lifted next spring.

New Enterprises

Revenue is estimated at 1,732,- 900,000 yen for the year, an increase of 23,800,000 yen over this year.

the

Sanction was sought for new enterprizes costing 371,000,000 yen but only 110,000,000 yen was allowed at first by the Finance Department. Amounts asked for new enterprises by various departments and amounts originally allowed, prior to the addition of 5,500,000 yen were (in millions of yen) as follow:-

Asked Allowed

18 10

Navy War

61 47

For the purpose of revenue it is proposed to float a national bond lasue of 198,000,000 yen. The pro- posed bonds will include 107,000,000 yen for railways (Colonial) which are treated as separate accounts and not included in the National Bud- get.

Increases Fixed

Tokyo, Yesterday. The Budget estimates include. ap- própriations for the War Office amounting to 234,200,000 yen, and for the Navy Office to 267,600,000 yen, increases of 7,400,000 and 2,700,000 yen respectively over those of the current financial years.

Reuter...

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The friction between General p.m. when many couplea, both for- Pel Chung-hai (of the Kwangsi eign and Chinese, indulged in! military group, who led the cam-dancing. Tex

has been settled.

"WE'RE IN NAVY NOW?

FAMOUS COMEDY TO BE.

.: SCREENED AGAIN "We're in the Navy Now," the

big comedy presenting Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton as a pair of scapegraces, will be screened at the World Theatre

was served during "The Thirteenth Hour" which paign against the Northornera) and the Interval, Music was supplied by will be screened at the Queen's General Yen Hsi-shan of Shansi the "Rhythmics" band orchestra, Theatre to-morrow and Wednes-

General Yen Hsi-shan has with the selections being varled and day is a thrilling detective tale from Thursday to Saturday, ac Faid that incorporates many of the de-cording to a special advertisement ably ushered the guests. entertaining. Professor W.

The vices used in the Shakespearean in this issue. The naval career of Chairman, Mr. Tan Cheng-lock and plays. With innumerable weird Wallace Beery and Raymond the Secretary Mr. Loke Kam-tong scenes, strange electrical effects, Hatton is just one long laugh.

drawn his opposition to an appoint

being as favourable as reported, The Japanese papers, although welcoming the report that a basis of agreement had been reached by Dr. Wang and Mr. Yada, warn against undue optimism. They also particularly emphasise the difficul- ment by ty of finding a mutually satia factory solution of the Tainan guess Eight Main Points

tion.

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General Pei Chung- si of a new Director of the Peking Mukden Railway. Accordingly, Chu Hua has been appointed.

Hopes of settling without blood- ahed the appointment of tutung of Dr. Wang and Mr. Yada have Jehol have increased. It is under- been in conference for over a week.stood that the leaders in the Na- The eight main points at issue be- tional Government at Nanking have tween China and Japan are:-

1-Nanking Incident of March, 2-Hankow incident of April,

were also present.

BEBE DANIELS

AS A CABALLERO AT THE QUEEN'S

mysterious characters, etc, it is Neither of them had any inten one of the most thrilling mystery tion of enlisting until they blun- dramas ever filmed. With Lionel dered into a training camp, when Barrymore in the leading role as they were pressed into service. Neville Leroy, an aged professor; The trials and tribulations of the On their trip to Interested in occult science and comie two carrying on his practice in a France, with a love theme enact- cabled General Chang Hsuch-liang

haunted house the supporting led by Donald Keith and Lorraine (head of the Manchurian Govern

cast includes Charles Delaney, Eason-combine to make "We're ment) requesting him to withdraw

Bebe Daniels shines brightly as Jacquelin Gasdon, Fred Kelsey in the Navy Now" a thoroughly his troops (reported to be 90,000 "Senorita" in the film of that name and Polly Moran. Suspense is amusing picture. strong) who took up positions now being shown at the Queen's well maintained throughout the 3. Tainan Incident of May. guarding the approaches to Jehol,

Theatre. It is a story of love and picture and the thrilling climax 1928.

It is now believed that the ambl adventure in South America, and which comes as a distinct sur- 4-Continued occupation by tions of General Fang Chen-w the vivacious star is supported by a prise has been cleverly staged by TO LET:-- Office Japanese troops of Tainan and the (who was backed by Nanking to be strong cast, including James Hall the director,

tutung of Jehol) will not be fulfill-and William Powell, the latter Shantung Railway..

5-China's claim for revisioned. However, some other Man-Incidentally, also appearing in

1927.

1927.

of the Commercial Treaty.

6-Tariff revision.

7. Future status of Manchuria vis-a-vis Japan.

8. Japan's demand that the National Government recognise unsecured loans made by Japanese to former Chinese governments at Peking.

What's What

churian General may replace the present tutung, General Tang Yu-

in, who did not satiety Nanking.

Reuter.,

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. LIVE BOMB

KILLS TWO BOYS IN PEKING

TWO OTHERS INJURED

The terms of the settlement of the Tainan affair are reported to be that Japan agrees to withdraw her

Peking, Saturday. troops from Shantung, but demands

While a group of boys' were guarantees for the future safety of searching in an ask heap in à her nationals; and that both sides glacis just north of the British agree to compensato the other's Legation this morning a boy about nationals for losses in lives and twelve crossed the road and joined

the picture at the World Theatre to-day. Bebe, as a dashing caballero, holds the attention throughout. "Gioacchino Rossini" is the subject of another film of the Music Master Series and is very interesting, excerpts from "WHam Tell" and "Stabat Mater"

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"Probation after Death" was:

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chestra during the showing..

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In all Churches of Christ, Scientist, Jon Sunday, October 28.

The Golden Text was from John 11: 25. "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he [live.".

Among the citations which com- "Love's Greatest Mistake," fea-prised the Lesson-Sermon was the property, and an international com- them carrying a bomb which explod-turing Evelyn Brent, is being shown following from the Bible: "I be- mittee to be appointed to find out ed and instantaneously killed him at the World to-day. It is a pless-seech you therefore, brethren, by who was responsible for starting Another boy died later and two ing story of middle-class New York the mercies of God, that ye present the trouble.

othere are seriously injured. Where life, William Powell appeara in a your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, The negotiation for the settle the youngster obtained the bomb is typical "waster" role. Another acceptable unto God, which is your ment of the Tainan incident bristled a mystery.-Reuter. with difficulties. because of the fact of the heavy Chinese losses of life and property as a result of the Japanese bombardment of Tainan, as well as the fact that public opin- Jon In China, and Japan. is diame trically opposed on the question of who started the trouble in Tairan.

Other Isenest

The question of validity of the old Gino-Japanese Treaties is not

a fatal obstacle, miten

The settlement of the Nanking Insident can be similar to the settle. ments with the other Powers, the National Government expressing ret and agreeing #comp

bjects for their losses.

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