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No. 27,911

ESTABLISHED 1845.

HONG KONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1931.

JAPANESE OFFICIAL MORE ANTI-JAPANESE

COMMUNIQUE

HOW A CRITICAL PHASE

WAS CREATED

NO DESIGNS ON MANCHURIA

READY TO CO-OPERATE WITH"

CHINA.

Following is the text of an Official communique issued by the Japanese Government to-day from Tokyo which the China Mait, is enabled to publish through the the courtesy of the Japanese- Con- sul-General in Hong Kong.

It is the first Oficial communique issued since the develop ments in Manchuria which have given rise to anxiety the world

over.

"

Garrison Strength-Under Treaty Terms.

INCIDENTS.

Agitators and Hooligans in Court.

POLICE OFFICERS STONED.

Local Chinese demonstrations. against Japanese which originated in Wanchai the night before 'last spread into the, Western district of Hong Kong, West Point, last night. A minor demonstration also occur- red on a plot of vacant land near the Wanchai Fire Station, the moh attempting to pelt with stones Japanese shop, at 88 Johnston Road.

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A large number of Police, under the directions of the Inspector- General of Police, (the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe), who was in charge of all arrangements, patrolled the areas.

It is thought by Police officials that the disturbances may become nightly affairs, unless culprits, who are caught, are dealt with severely by Magistrate.

Fish Dumped in Harbour. Last night a Chinese fish-monger, who traded in Japanese fish, had his stock strewn over the streets, whilst a large banket full of his fish, was taken and damped into the harbour.

The Japanese Government has 3 is true that a detachment constantly been exercising hom was despatched from Changchun est endeavours in pursuance of to Kirin on September 21, but it its settled policy to foster was riot, despatched with a view friendly relations between Japan to military occupation, but only and China. Unfortunately, the for the purpose of removing a conduct of officials and indivi-menace to the South Manchuria duals in China for some years Railway on its flank. As soon as past has been such that our that object has been attained the national sentiment has frequent bulk of our, detachment will be ly been irritated. In particular, withdrawn. unpleasant incidents have taken place, one after another, in the

Several Chinese shops, dealing in regions of Manchuria and Mon- It may be added that while a Japanese piece goods, were damag golia in which Japan is interest-mixed brigade of 4,000 men wased in Queen's 'Road West. ed in an especial · degree, until sent from Koren to join the Man the impression has gained churian Garrison the total num- To suppress strength in the minds of the ber of men in garrison at the pre-Police pickets made many Japanese people that Japan's fair sent moment still remains within { charges. They also arrested a and friendly attitude is not being the limit set by Treaty, and that few of the offenders. The culprits reciprocated by China In a like fact cannot, therefore, be re- were brought before Mr. Schofield, spirit.

garded as having in any way la, the Central Police Court, thig added to the seriousness of the morning. Some were charged with international situation.

.causing a disturbance of the peace, and others with causing malicious damage.

No Territorial Designs on Manchurin.

the disturbances baton

The Match to the Powder. Amidst the atmosphere of per- turbation and anxieyt thus creat ed, a detachment of Chinese troops destroyed the tracks of It may be superfluous to re- A youth, when charged, said that the South Manchuria Railway in peat that the Japanese Govern- he was only making a noise. ́ the vicinity of Mukden and at-ment harbours no territorial de- Det,-Sergeunt Meadowa. said that tacked our railway guards at signs on Manchuria. What we the noise started at about eight. midnight on September 18. A desire is that Japanese subjects o'clock and close on to eleven clash between Japanese and shall be enabled to safely engage o'clock, a large crowd numbering Chinese troops then took place. in various peaceful pursuits and several hundreds of Chinese, had

Critical Situation.

be given an opportunity of par- gathered.

disturbance 'was The situation became critical tieipating in the development of commenced by bursting open a as the number of Japanese guards that land by means of capital and Chinese shop which had Japanese stationed along the entire rail- labour. It is the proper duty of place goods for sale." way did not then exceed 10,400 a Government to protect the while there were in juxtaposi- rights and interests legitimately 220,000 Chinese sol- enjoyed by, a nation or its indi- diers. Moreover, hundreds of viduals.

tion

thousands of Japanese residents Only Repelling Wanton Attacks. were placed in jeopardy.

Forestaling Disaster

The

"Don't Be Afraid."

On the appearance of four Indian policemen, on patrol, the crowd broke up, but reassembled to follow

NEW CRUISER

PROTECTION OF

TRADE ROUTE:

6,000 TONNER

LAUNCHED YESTERDAY.

London, Yesterday. H.M.S. Leander, the first of the new class of 6,000-ton crui- sera designed expressly for the protection of trade routes, was launched at Devonport dock- yards.

Mrs. Alexander, wife of the ex- First Lord of the Admiralty, the naming cere- performed mony,Reuter.

FINE GENERALLY.

The Royal Observatory's re- port lagued at 10.30 am. to- day says:-

The typhoon is about 200 milca S.E. of Shanghai, mov- ing N.N.E.

The anticyclone remains ata- tionary to the S.E, of Hokkal- do.

Forecast:-N.W. or variable winds, moderate to light; One generally.

Rainfall," Rainfall for 24 hours end- ed at 10 am-to-day, nil. Total since January 1-71.44 inches against an average of 74.23 inches deficit 2.79 Inches,

Temperature.

The temperature at certain specified centrea, this morning at 6 o'clock was:-

Hong Kông

TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR,

The:

closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1s.. 1d.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

RECOVERY WELL MAINTAINED.

Very Few Shares Now Offering.

LIQUIDATION EXHAUSTED,

The official summary issued by the Stock Exchange to-day states: The recovery referred to in yesterday afternoon's report was well maintained this morning with very few shares offering. Appar ently, the liquidation for Settle- ment account has more or less ex- hausted Itself.

Banks were on offer at $1,800.TM Unions could have been obtained at $500.

Underwriters had sellers at $6: Steamboats were on offer at $28, and Waterboats had buyers at the same rate.

Raubs were dealt in at $372. Wharves were in demand at $150, and Docks were also in request at

$30.

Providents (old) changed hands at $5%. The new shares could have been obtained at $9.10.

Ride Safe

ON

DUNLOP

Britain's Best."

Local Branch. 'Pedder Bldg. Tel. 24664.

U.S. NOTE TO CHINA AND JAPAN

REQUEST TO REFRAIN FROM HOSTILITIES

WITHDRAW ARMED FORCES

SATISFY INTERNATIONAL LAW AND AGREEMENTS.

Law, the

Versailles

Washington, Yesterday, national "The Government and people of Trenty, the League of Nations, the United States have observed and the Kellogg Pact."-Reuter's

American Service.

China's Reply to League.

with regret, and great concern the events of the past few daye

Nanking, To-day. in Manchuria," states Mr. Stim The following is a summary of son in a note to China and Japan Minister C. T. Wang's reply to President Leroux, of the League and adds that "in view of the

Council; sont yesterday afternoon: sincere desire of the United

Expressing the Chinese Govern- States' people that the principles ment's appreciation for the prompt and methods of peace ahall pre-response of the League Council, Dr. vail in International relations, decision

Wang was confident the Council's was only the first pre- and of the existence of Treatics liminary step, and no time should to several of which the United be lost in the adoption of measures States is a party the provisions riving complete satisfaction to the of which are intended to regulate commendations to abstain from any aggrieved party. The Council's re- $86, closed with buyers at this the adjustment of controversies action liable to aggravate the altua.

Hotels (old) had enquiries at $15.80, but sellers were asking $15.80,

Landa after being done

rate.

at

Realties, which were done at $15 and $15%, were on offer at the closo at $18.90.

China Lights were negotiated at $274, but closed in request at

between nations, without resort|tion or prejudice the pacific settle- to force, the American Government of the question was welcomed

and fully accepted by the Chinese. ment feels warranted in express Government, which had taken all

Ewes were in demand at Taelsing to the Chinese and Japanese possible precautions to this and in 15%

Governments the hope that they the face of every provocation. In Trams, after being done at $21, will cause their military forces proof thereof, an abstract from the proclamation", by the President of closed in demand at this quotation.to refrain from further hostili the Chinese people to this effect ties and so dispose respectively of their armed forces us to satisfy to the effect that both sides should was cited, The Council's decision the requirements of Internation- return immediately to original posi- al Law and International agree-tions was especially welcomed. Dr. ments, and will refrain from ac- Wang pointed out that no measures tivities which may prejudice the contrary to the letter or spirit of attainment by amicable methods the Council's decision had been of an adjustment of their dif- taken by China, nor had there been ferences."

$204.

Electrics were wanted at $80. Telephones (part paid) were on- quired for at $30.

Cements (combined) after being done at $18%, were in demand at $184, but sellers were asking $19. Dairy Farms were on offer at

82

Macão

79

$32.

Pratas Island

70

Manila

.77

Foochow

80

Amoy Chefoo

BO

Shanghai

The endeavours of the Japan- the policemen, at the same time FEDERAL STRUCTURE ese Government to guard the hurling bricks and stones at them,

Manchuria

Railway shouting "tab" (which means against wanton attacks should be "beat") and "don't be afraid." viewed in no other light,

Japan Ready. Always, to Co-operate with China.

Japanese Government,

In order to forestall imminent South disaster the Japanese Army had to act swiftly. Chinese soldiers garrisoned in neighbouring local. ities were disarmed, and the duty of maintaining peace`and order was left in the hands of the local Chinese organisations under supervision of Japanese troops.

No Military Occupation. These measures having been

In Wo Fung Street, where Ser- geant Meadows was in hiding, the

youth was seen carrying four stones in his hands. The true to its established policy, Is The youth was remanded for 24 prepared to co-operate with the

houra.

COMMITTEE.

Consider Finance Problem,

Rugby, Yesterday.

WAR. INCIDENT NOW DISCLOSED.

Mistake That Led to

Winning of V.C.

The retirement of an R.A.F. off cer who won the Victoria Cross an the result of the brilliant, manner in which he took advantage of his own mistake is announced in the London Gazette. It is stated that Group Captain Lionel Wilmot

Common Endeavour.

any troop movements, except those necessitated by the Government's irm decision to offer no resistance Geneva, Yesterday. Thanking Mr. Stimson for the to the aggressive movements of the The Chinese

answer he was good enough to Japanese troops.

Borah Condemns

`make regarding the situation Government was gratified to learn that had unhappily arisen be-that. fhe President of the League tween "two highly respected Council was seeking the most members of the Family of Na-effective means to ensure the im

in China and Japan Signor mediate withdrawal of the Japanese Lerroux, on behalf of the Coun- troops. Dr. Wang earnestly re cil, says that irrespective of any queated the most prompt action in individual effort which any Gov- this regard, as the altuation was ernment map deem it desirable growing more grave with every to make it is by a continuance of hour, and the Council's decíalon ad- common endeavour that a suc-mitted absolutely no delay. The cessful result la most Hkely to Chinese Government assumed full be achieved.

responsibility for the protection of life and property as soon as they re- New York, Yesterday. Kained the control of areas evacuat- Referring to the speech made ed by the Japanese troops. Con- Chinese Government in order ton charging a man, Det. Sergeant

The Federal Structure Com-Brabazon Rees, V.C., is placed on in Moscow by Mr. Idaho, in eluding Dr. Wang said that the prevent the present incident from developing into a disasi Kinnear, said that he was on duty mittee to-day concluded, its dis- the retired list at his own request.. which he advocated disarmainent Chinese Government noted th In Queen's Road, West when be cussion on the strength and com- Group Captain Rees, who is the and a revision of treaties, Sexa-satisfaction the Council's decision taken our soldiers were mostly situation between the two coun- | heard a lot of clapping and jeering. Federal Legislature, and passed fought with the Air Force from the and said: "If Japan had ten minutes of the Council's meetings position of the proposed Indian son› of a. Caernarvon solicitor, tor Borah talked of Manchuria to authorise the forwarding of withdrawn within the railway tries and to work out such con- He observed a crowd across the zone. There still remain some structive plans as will once and read, of whom defendant was one.

on to the question of the distri early days of the war. The deed times the reason she alleges she and relevant documents to the detachments in Mukden and for all eradicate causes for After shouting "Tah" and making bution of financial resources be for which he won the V.C: on Joly has for entering Manchuria it United States-Sino News Ser- Kirin, and a small number of men future friction, The Japanese in a few other places, but no-Government would be more than characteletle fighting attitudes,tween the Federation and its 1, 1916, is thus officially describ- still would be violating Inter-vice" where does a state of military gratified if the present difficulty the defendant ran but was caught units. On this subject Sir E. Ped

Mitter and Mr. Iyengar spoke at Defendant was

"Whilst on bombing duties, in" occupation as such exist,

could be brought to a solution in Centro Street.

British wireless Ser-France Major Rees which will give a new turn to the fined $5 or seven days hard labour. length. Reports that the Japanese mutual relations of the two coun- with causing malicious damage,

then), sighted as he A number of defendants, charged authorities have seized the Cus-tries. toms or Salt, Gabelle office at Occupation Denied, Yingkou, or that they have taken The Japanese Consulate also over control of the Chinese Rail-atate that there is no truth what ways between Ssupingkat and ever in the report of the occupa- Chengchiatun, or between Muktionof Harbin by Japanese den and Sinmintun are entirely troops. Nor has the Chentao dis- In proceeding against a man, Japanese manufacture, tried to

STERLING WEAKENS. untrue. Nor has the story of trict; between Manchuria and charged with disorderly conduct push the cart also into the bar a short encounter it disappeared behind the enemy lines damaged. troops having been sent Korea, been garrisoned by Japan- and stone-throwing, Det. Sergeant bour. The Police remonstrated Five others then attacked him at

Rugby, Yesterday. Srinigar, Kashmir, Yesterday: north of Changchun, or into ese troops, as reports state. Meadows said that he was seen by with them and prevented this long range, but these he diepereed The active conditions which Panic prevails among-Hindus, Chientao, any foundation in fact. There have been serious anti a Chinese police constable picking The mob then began to spell stones.

Instructions Given Not to Japanese demonstrations there, up a stone. He explained that this at the Police, eaverdi striking both on coming to close quarters after marked the re-opening of the owing to fears of a repetition of

the riots. No MAN Aggravate Situation. but it is hoped to settle the case was of a rather more serious the Bergeant and Inspector Mac-seriously damaging two of the Stock Exchange yesterday were!

machines. Seeing two others going fully maintained to-day. Indus-f A Moslem mob, armed with The Japanese Government at trouble without military inter-nature than usual. Trouble starts Walter. Three of the crowd were i westwards he gave chase to them, trial, oil and mining shares all swords and axes, is openly defy- a special Cabinet meeting held onvention.

ed at 8.30 o'clock, when the mob taken into custody. At this time but on coming nearer be was improved, while Gilt Edged Se-ing the authorities by barricad September 19. took the decision Strong resentment is express broke open a Japanese fish-mongers it seemed that the rioters were wounded in the thigh, causing him curities showed a decline. Sterling roads. The curfew order is that all possible efforts should ed in local Japanese circles at shop at Eastern Street, and threw directing their attentions to the to lose temporary, control of his ing weakened, and there was no being enforced from to-night; be made to prevent any aggravathe action of various Chinese the stock to the road. Sergeant Police and not to the Japanese,

Nineteen agitators were tion of the situation, and in- firme in flying flags at half-mast Meadows, in company with Divi-Me Schofield, taking a serious machine. He soon righted it and change in the Bank Rate to-day.

Immediately closed with the ahemy, Aletal prices recovered further by rifle fire et Anantnag after, structions to that effect were in the Colony on "Humiliation slonal Inspector W. R. HaoWalter view of the case, Imposed a ne firing at the close range of only from the low record figures of attacking a picket, Reuter. given to the Commander of the Day Surprise is also express and a Chinese constable, were on of #25 or, in default, one month's few yards until all his ammunition last week.

The general tone is Manchurian Garrison.

ed, at the attitude of the Hong patrol, when they noticed a crowd hard labour.

was used up. He then returned confident, but there is no distles of a reaction-British Wire- Kang Government in permitting conveying a basket, apparently fill

home safely."

position to overlook the possibili Jess Service.. the display,

our

False Reports.

Reason for Despatch of Detachment to Kiring

were remanded till to-morrow morn-

vice,

was

what he thought to be & bombing party of our Own

men. He went to escort them, but on get-

ing, on bail of $250 each. They the harbour. The mob then direct ting nearer. discovered they were a pleaded not guilty.

ed their attention to a cart load-party of enemy machines, about ten ed with sugar, and taking it into in all. He was immediately attack- their, heads that the sugar was ofed by one of the machines, and after

Shop Broken Open.

ed with fish, which was dumped Into

(Continued on Page 19.)

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.

Continues Active and Confident.

COMMUNAL RIOT IN KASHMIR.

Moslem - Mob Defiant.

CURFEW ORDER.