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COMMITTEE OF FIVE WEAKENING?

CHINESE DELEGATION GROWS IMPATIENT

JAPANESE REPLY TO-DAY

SERIOUS VIEW OF SITUATION TAKEN.

Geneva, Yesterday.

ESTABLISHED 1845.

HONG KONG," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1931.

LAVAL - HOOVER DISCUSSIONS.

World Economic

Restoration.

MAIN ITEM.

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NEWS TABLOIDS.

It is alleged the Committee of Five is weakening in its treatment of the Manchurian problem, and that at-to-day's momentous, pubile mosting.the resolution, It will sub- mit will be to the effect that China and Japan ́ahould find a mutual settlement of their differences.

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TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR.

The

closing · rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 13 21⁄4¡d.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

NATIONAL NOT PARTY ELECTION.

Premier Makes A Declaration.

TRUST IN COLLEAGUES.

Rugby, Yesterday.

The 【FORT】 Hall Mark

of a Superlative Product

DUNLOP

CHINA'S REPLY TO KELLOGG PACTERS

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to maintain

Nanking, Oct. 22. ternational treaties, particularly The Waichiaopu has despatch the Covenant of the League ed to-day the following communi- of Nations, and the Treaty for Washington, Yesterday.

cation to the French, British, has judiciously refrained from the Renunciation of War, China In connection with M. Laval's

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald is German, Norwegian, making a short tour outside his Slavian, Italian, and Polish Gov-military aggressions of Japan, arrival in New York to-night, it

Jugo employing force to meet the was declared by official circles to

own constituency. Yesterday he ernments in reply to their iden- and has been seeking at the very the Associated Press that the

spoke in support of his son, Mr. tic notes calling the attention of beginning a just and adequate United States does not consider

If this proves to be the mouss Malcolm MacDonald, National both China and Japan to their settlement by pacific means. We itself able to make any promises the mountain can produce, It is Labour Candidate for Bassetlaw, obligations under the Kellogg have therefore entrusted our regarding the security of France feared the League will be adverse and to-morrow will speak in Pact or any other European nation. ly affected, and the forthcoming Derby for Mr. Thomas. He is

case unreservedly to the League It is believed the sole basis of Disarmament Conference all but saving time by flying whenever received from the French Gov. upon the solemn engagements "The Chinese Government has of Nations. We absolutely reply the Laval-Hoover discussions wrecked.

weather conditions permit. A very serious view was taken of the situation in League circles tion. It is stated that France will be world economic restora-

ernment a communication where-contained in the Treaty for the Interviewed to-day the Pre- mier, referring to issues raised vites the attention of the Chin-ant of the League of Nations, in the French Government in Renunciation of War, the Coven- this evening. It is alleged the Council's Committee is weakening and the United States between The Chinese delegation is showin the course of the campaign, ese Government to the provisions and other international agrec- In its treatment of the dificulty, and is said to be inclined to advise them are holding two-thirds of ing signs of impatience at the de- other than those laid down in his for the renunciation of war on ments designed the Chinese to abandon their conditions for direct negotiations, have positions of special respon- grievances against Japan.

the world's gold supply, and so lay in finding a solution to their manifesto, said:-

The "I want to make it quite clear the hope that both the Chinese will be awakened to her legal as August 27, 1928, and expresses peace, in the belief that Japan namely, previous withdrawal of Japanese troops and the presenco sibility and are expected to give conditions under which the Chin that the appeal which is being und Japanese Governments will weli as moral duty toward of neutrals to supervise the evacuation, thus seemingly leave the

this matter full weight in their esc Government is prepared to made is for the National Govern- refrain from taking any steps human civilization.

negotiate with Japan are reiterat-ment, and, whatever the pre- that might endanger the success Japanese to treat with the Chinese Government under pressure of

dominant political Party in that of the efforts already in progress cerely hopes that active efforts, "The Chinese Government sin- military occupation.

National Government may be, it

to secure the peaceful settlement now in progress at Geneva to ar- still remains National and not Party, and no Party will have of the present situation in China. rive at a settlement of the pre- the right to forget its origin and feels thankful to the French tice and peace,

"The Chinese Government sent case in the interests of jus- the appeal upon which it was Government for the deep con crowned with success, which will will soon be elected and to turn round in the cern shown toward the develop he conducive to the well-being, House of Commons and say -

ment of events in the North not only of China, but of the whether Labour or Liberal or eastern Provinces in China since whole world. The Chinese Gov Conservatives - we are going to September 18 when the Japan-ernment will through its own pursue our own policy irrespec-ese troops in deflance of the In-efforts seek the settlement of tive of the colleagues with whose ternational Law,, the Treaty for all questions of whatever nature co-operation the Election WAB fought on a National 'issue."

the Renunciation of War, and by peaeful means, and will give "I believe in the honour of my began their unprovoked attack Nations every assistance for de- other international agreements the Council of the League of colleagues of all Parties," added Mr. MacDonald. "Until the on Shenyang (Mukden) and vising a permanent system for crisis is settled they will not other cities, Being desirous of ensuring effective observance of turn a National majority into a strictly adhering to the under this policy in future in the Far Party one." British Wireless standings assumed under the in-East. Sino News Service. Service.

This feeling has produced the most deplorable effect in League circles, and it is feared this policy, if persisted in, will have the most disastrous effect on the forthcoming Disarmament Confer ence and on the League itself, which is faced with the most serious crisis it has ever experienced.

Chinese Impatient.

The Chinese delegation is get- ting impatient at the prolonged delay to find a solution of their

ernment's reply.

Chinese Demands,

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Tokyo, Yesterday.

discussions.

A revision of war debts to ed bound to come to the forefront,|

ments. likewise the burden of "arma- Reuter's American Service.

The Japanese reply is expected at the latest this morning, and on the tenor of it will depend large

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The Japanese Embassy In Lon- den appears to be more optimistic than Genova of a settlement of the

Issues.

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PIGS SQUEALS AND CRUELTY.

Foki Fined.

A GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT.

Conservatives and Dark Designs.

HUNGRY YOUTH STEALS CIGARETTES.

Entirely Open.

Paris, Yesterday.

¡ly the future trend of eventa. Le Temps states that Franco- American co-operation in

the! domains of politics, finance and Geneva, Yesterday. in regard to the Sino-Japanese economics remains entirely open. The Chinese delegation is situation. It is said that thereReuter. greatly concerned at the possi-seems to be every sign of a settle- bility of the Council adjourning ment, as both sides seem to have

The London Times comments without having accomplished made up their minds to bring and pensive. They are main editorially on the Manchurian dia- anything more than a virtual re- about an arrangement, Every-taining the strictest secrecy. The pute and reproves both sides, petition of the September deci-one seems to be doing their best only information given by one. sion.

in this end.

was that a meeting of the Coun- The text of China's reply to the Young Marshal's Return to cil would probably be held to-Kellogg Pacters le published in de-

Mukden Expected.

morrow, but it was not divulged tail on this pagës Peking, To-day.

whether it would be public or Four hundred and seventeen private.

The return to Mukden of the grievances against Japan. Dr. cases of household furniture, the It is understood that Mr. young Marshal-Chang Hsueh- Sze called on M. Briand this personal effects of Marshal Chang Yoshizawa has received instruc-lang-s stated to be certain as afternoon to ascertain the posi-Hsuch-linng and his family, tions from Tokyo to accept M. soon as status quo has been restor- tion and emphasise the fact that which are alleged to have been Briand's suggestion regarding, ed. the Chinese wish a speedy settle-rent, not on the authority of the the five points proposed by Japan.

"They don't exactly grow on ment, but all that Dr. Sze was young Marshal. have arrived at

trees, these things-they are peo- It is learned that M. Briand! The death of the playwright, able to get out of M. Briand was Tongku from Dairen.

will surmount the difficulty of Arthur Schnitzler, in Vienna la an-

ple's property," remarked Mr. Scho- that it appears the Council ís

field this morning to a Chinese. Officials declare that the Mar-Japan's refusal to agree to a fix-nounced. still awaiting the Japanese Gov-shal intends to return to Mukdened date for completion of with-

youth who admitted the theft of "They were expressing their feel-

eight packets of Pirate cigarettes, as soon as status quo has been drawal of troops by suspending The Election campaign has de- Inge with squeals," said Sub-

A REJOINDER.

from a stall in Queen's Road West. restored, and in snite of the the session of the Council on Fri-veloped into a mud slinging con- Inspector Mason this morning, The Chinese position is un-alleged feeling against his re- day or Saturday to resume in test, especially between Labour when two Chinese were charged

The youth said he stole because, changed, and Dr. Sze maintains turn, that is said to prevail. Paris in about three weeks' time, Nationals and Labour candidates, with convering pigs in such a way

London, Yesterday, he needed money to buy food, He the viewpoint of the Chinese Reuter.

That Conservatives are har had come down to Hong Kong about when the withdrawal should be Cabinet secrets are being revealed, as to cause unnecessary suffering. bouring dark designs to secure a month ago to look for work, but Government that the Japanese

completed..

and "You are deliberately lying!" | must withdraw their troops to

Sub-Inspector Mason said that an independent majority through had not found any. the railway zone, and agree to

A communication reiterating and "Grossly inaccurate and exag- he was proceeding along the Talpoja Nationalist label, then oust The Magistrate bound the youth. indemnify Chinese for losses, the replies to the Notes regarding the five points, re-affirming that

It is understood that Japan's the Japanese claims outlined in gerated!" are heard on all aldes, Road in the direction of Kowloon their Liberal and Labour asso- over in a personal bond of $50 to amount of which is to be settled her obligations under the Kellogg Japan has no territorial aims in

yesterday evening, when he caught ciates and so introduce full be of good behaviour for a year, later; before commencing nego-Pact

Free Traders have been hinting, up with the lorry. He followed it blooded protection is a possibility and ordered that he be sent back to tiations with Japan.

are being despatched to- Manchuria and detailing the from Election platforms, that Con- for, some distance and saw that the adumbrated from numerous free San Wui, the fare to be paid from night.

They state that Japan vexations to which Japanese na servatives are harbouring dark de- baskets containing the pigs were trade platforms.

the Poor Box, realises her obligations, and her tionals and Koreans have been signs to secure, through a overlapping the sides of the lorry, nctions from the outset were subject in past years in Man-Nationalist label, an independent and that at some of the corners, the Mr. MacDonald at Tamworth who It brought a rejoinder from

narely self-defensive.

churia, was made to the Press majority, so as to introduce full- animals were scraping against the said the action of the Labour op She has no intention to resort this morning..

blooded Protection.

bank on the road side. Many of position and the most unfortun already she has declared her munication is welcomed as fur- war; and emphasises that The moderato tone of the com.

the animals were cut, somo on the ate intervention of Mr. Lloyd These hints have called forth a lege and some on the stomach, while George had brought such a pos believed, submitted will the anonsible Chinese

which will not take the readiness to negotiate with a re- ther evidence of Japan's desire rejoinder from Mr. MacDonald, those in the crates underneath were sibility nearer than would other a pacific settlement, and who makes a declaration, and says in danger of being suffocated. In wise have been the case, bu

he is willing to take Mr. Baldwin's some of the baskets, the legs of thehen Mr. Baldwin told. him they opinion is generally hopeful. In spite of the decision taken Japanese troops outside the rail- She asks if the handful of

word that Conservatives were go-animals protruded through the were going to work out Tokyo, Yesterday.

a "Gentleman's wicker work, so that each to-night by the Committee of.

It is learned that Viscount Ishiting to work out

move- "Gentleman's Agreement" h Five everything, still to a cer-way zone can be regarded as a (Minister for

| Agreement." Foreign Affairs;

ment of the lorry would cause them was willing to take Mr. Bald tain extent, is subordinated to means of enforcing terms; and 1915-18, Ambassador in Paris,

paint]

win's word. Reuter. the Japanese reply which has not reiterates that the anti-Japan- 1020-27) is preparing a statement M. Laval' was due to arrive in

The driver of the lorry failed to yet been received. The tone of esc agitation in China is not for publication in the Asahi criticis-New York last night.

put in an appearance and his ball the reply will directly, influence spontaneous but enforced by ing the League's handling of the high-handed organisations with Sino-Japanese dispute, but strongly

World economic restoration will of $20 was estreated, while the the wording of the resolution to be submitted to the Council. the apparent acquiescence of the emphasising that Japan, hang be, it is said, the sole, basis of the second defendant, a foks, was fined

Chinese Government. To-day's Resolution.

intention. of wrecking the League. Laval-Hoover discussions Revi A resolution will be submitted She charges China with viola- On the contrary, Japan will do her sion of war debts and burden of at to-morrow's public meeting of tion of the letter as well as the utmost to strengthen, the League armaments are also to be discuss-

played havoc with its working had ' the Council urging Japan and spirit of Article Two of the by constructive criticism.

been overcome. China to find a mutual Bettle- Kellogg Pact.

Nanking. Yesterday. ment of their difficulties within i

Nanking, Yesterday.

Good progress is being made in Reniving to the Powers' Notes most indignant over

Offelala and public alike are committee with the work of the The case of alleged assault on a a period, which will most prob

the reported Indian Round Table Conference, woman at 12, Catchick Street, Ken ably be indicated by some date regarding her obligations under set for the next meeting of the the Kellogg Pact, the Nationalpanese live demands, for China's and an important statement on nedy Town, with intent to rob, en- Council, which, it is understood, Government declares that China Cognition in principle before the Federal Finance is to be made to- tered upon its third day of hear

troops can be withdrawn to the day by Lord Peel will be about the middle of Nov-has indiciously refrained from railway zone. ember.

employing force to meet tho The unanimous comment is that French Circles Content. Japanese military aggressions. Japan Is presenting Another The impression in French and from the outset has been twenty-one demands. circles to-night was more favour-Reeking a pacific settlement;

London, Yesterday, When the Council is considering *

Public Meeting To-day.

Committee of Five, which lasted

A momentous meeting of the

an hour and a half, decided to hold a public meeting of the Council to-morrow at which, it is

form it was hoped possible when

the Council met week ago.

able.

to

tive.

representa for

therefore she has entrusted her

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Four British bombers engaged on an aerial fight across Eque torial Africa are making good pro-

gress,

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ing to-day, before the Chief Jus tice and a jury at the Assizes. In the course of the proceedings legal argument, was developed by Counsel for the defence on the ad- mfesibility of certain evidence.

CAMPAIGN OF VITUPERATION.

Labourites Mud Larking.

WHAT IS TRUTH ?

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London, Yesterday. The minutes of no Cabinet meeting have ever been so fully revealed as those of the Labour Government Immediately pre- ceding its resignation, thanks to the campaign of vituperation now proceeding between Mi Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Philip Snowden, Mr. J. H. Thomas and

Mr. Graham, in a broadcast ex-Ministerial colleagues. speech last night, twice charged Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Snowden with "deliberate, lying,”

Mr. Snowden to-night in a for Chinese statement to the Press trounces

ring from The Caravan In Chater fload.

The Japanese reply, which can unreservedly to the League, the withdrawal of Japanese troops M. Briand confidently hopes will and hones the efforts being made within the zone authorised by on October 4 in the British Solo yesterday evening to have been ́ ́An earthquake was experienced | Two Chinese youths are alleged be satisfactory, is expected to Geneva will be successful, a trenty. It is obviously necessary mon Islands. Fifty people are concerned in the theft of a Jads to-morrow morning at the latest. this will be conducive to the to take into account the conditions said to have lost their lives.

Japanese Embassy in London well-being not only of China but in which the Japanese army has

also of the whole world. 2 Optimistic.

practically becomo á militarfly Geneva," Yesterday. Contrasting the pessimism evident at Geneva, Reuter was i This morning's mecting last-quipped police force in a die informed this evening that aed a little over an hour, after ordered part of China where the more optimistic view prevails at which the delegates left M. control of the Chinese Govern the Japanese Embassy in London Briand's hotel looking serious

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Sir Basli Blackett supports – the

Imperial currency (dea. He doubts The Secretary

the desirability of returning to the Affairs has been asked to consider Mr. Graham for "several grossly gold standard, unless and until in the case of two septuagenarian inaccurate statements." Reu- ternational conditions which had mendicants for the Poor House.

port

says:———

FINE.

The Royal Observatory's re- issued this morning

The anticyclone is now. cen-. tral near Pekin and is spread-. ing East Northeastward.

There are indications of a typhoon about 200 miles North.

of Yap; moving N.W: or N.N.W.

Forecast:- N. E. · winds, fresh; fine.

We are indebted to the American Consulate General for the following telegram re celving from the Manila Ob-" servatory:

Manila, October 22, 8.55 am. Typhoon in about 140 degrees Long. B. and 12 degrees, Lalk.... ́ ́N.,, moving: N.N.W.

Rainfall

Rainfall for 24 houra end- ed at 10 am today all. Total since January 1-74.86 Inches against an average of 79.78 inches deficit inches.

4.9%

Temperature. The temperaturo at certafo specifled centres, thla morning at 6 o'clock, wasi

Hong Kong

87

Macao

65

Pratas Island

76

Foochow

70

Amoy

Chefoo Shanghai Manila