1932-05-05 — Page 7

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1932,

RETICENCE OF THE LYTTON

COMMISSIONTM

WHY JAPAN IS UNABLE TO WITHDRAW.

Russo-Japanese Tension Grows in Manchuria.

JAPANESE PICTURE

EXHIBITION.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Fine Collection of Works at Komor and Komor's

ON VIEW FROM TO-DAY.

The Spring Exhibition of pie-

WHAT THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS ́ ̄CANDO FOR CHINA

PREVENTION OF DISEASE IN CHINA.

The Danubian Crisis.

The League of Nations is at the moment faced with several Reticence on the situation in Shanghai and Manchuria is the tures at Messrs. Komor & Komor's

is an annual event to which all difficult and delicate problems, both in Europe and in the Far East. outstanding feature of the Lytton Commission's preliminary re- patrons of art in Hong Kong look of these perhaps not the least in importance is the problem of find- port, just published. In regard to Manchuria, the Japanese authori-forward, for one can always being a satisfactory solution for the financial crisis in the Danubian tles maintain that they cannot withdraw their forces without enoua exhibits pictures of high merit States, which may only be achieved by the League guaranteeing a sure of finding among the numer- dangering the safety of lives and property of their nationals outside and beauty priced at figures with loan, on dubious security, with Great Britain as the largest share- the railway zone. They appear to consider that this withdrawal in the reach of all.

There could be no more harmoni-holders. This subject is treated in an interesting manner by Mr. must depend on the progress of the re-organisation of the Manous setting for an exhibition than C. A. Rust, the well-known political journalist, in an article which chukuo Army.

that provided by the exotic interior we publish below. The Russo-Japanese tension has increased in Manchuria and of Messrs. Komor & Komor's e3- anti-Manchukuo troops are giving the Government much trouble, A number of towns has been seized already.

Shanghai, Yesterday.

AIDING THE EAST.

(By Leslie R. Aldous.]

London, April 16. "What САП the League of

DANUBIAN CRISIS.

New Loans Needed To Save The Situation.

[By C. A. Rust.)

London, April 16.

tablishment in York Building (next) The other activities of the League, apart from intercession in to Messrs. Kelly & Walsh), with martial strife, are described in an equally arresting article by Mr. its heautiful gold lacquer, temple Leslie R. Aldous, who deals with the splendid work done in China Buddhas, and the exquisite curios) Manchukuo Government at Chang senior has spent years in collect- tion of disease.

and objets d'art which Mr. Komor in the interests of health, sanitation, flood-rellef and the preven- The preliminary report of the chun. These troops are stationed

ing. Lytton Commission says:

or operating chiefly in the regions. Over four hundred pictures are Since its arrival in the Far East of Mukden, Changchun, Taozan, on view, and each one a work of the Commission investigated, gen-Tsitsihar, Tunhau and along the art, notable for its warm and sen- eral conditions prevailing in Japan C.E.R. castern branch where they sitive colouring and fine draughts- und China. It visited Tokyo, are engaged against forces manship. Land and seascapes and Shanghai, Hankow, Nanking, Tien- not recognising the authority country scenes predominate in the tsin, and Peking, and arrived at of the Manchukuo Govern collection, which gives the visitor Nations de for Asia?" Such ques- Mukden' on April 21. It conferred į ment. The total number of the the sensation that he is viewing tions as this are frequently asked in with both Governments, interview-Manchukuo army is stated to have natural scenery, instead of an ar- India, China, Japan and Slam. "I see that the Financial Commit- ed representatives of many in-been 85,000 at the end of March. tist's impression of it.

These countries, having been Mem-tea of the League of Nations is at- terested groups and classes in The actual number la unreliable,

Famous Trio.

[bers of the League since its founda-tempting to find a solution for the both countries and in Peking, reowing to the uncertainty of the With work of such perfection it tion In 1920, are naturally anxious financial crisis in the Danubian presentatives of authorities who information regarding these troops is difficult to say which are the to obtain full value for the contribu-States," the old man said. "I sup had been in charge of Manchuris at present.

beat pictures, but we cannot for- tions which they annually make to-pose that, if the League of Nations prior to September 19. Since ar-

Fighting Strength.

bear mention of the famous Japan-wards the Geneva budget. In the guarantees the new loans to bolster riving at Mukden the Commission The number of this force is ese trio, Terrauchi, Kiwazaki, and early years after the Great War, it them up, the British Empire is com- interviewed the Japanese Consul given at about 119,000, of which Tani, who have the reputation of was inevitable that the League mitted again to more futile expandi- General and General Honjo.

60,000 are local guarda. This never allowing anything to leave should figure as a mainly European ture in matters which are practically The League requested the Com-police force is stated to be, in the their studios which is not perfect. institution. The chief work of re- no concern of hers. When will we mission to submit, as soon as pos- main, a continuation of that exist- Perhaps the most notable of the construction naturally centred in stop fooling about with foreign sible, a preliminary report on the ing prior to September 19, its re- exhibits by these three artists are the continent which had for four affairs when we have little enough existing situation, insofar us it organization taking place with the "Fujiyama". (No. 1), "Nara long years borne the brunt of de- money to look after our own Inter- affects the fulfilment by China and help of the Japanese officials of Temple" (No. 4), "Bamboos of vastation. Equally it seems cer esta?" Japan of the undertakings embodi- forces opposed to Japansee troops Maguro" (No. 9) by Terrauchi; tain that the majority of threats to "What exactly do you mean?" ed in the resolution of September and the Manchukuo army,

"Bamboos" (No. 30), und "Mikko" peace will arise in Europe, which is "Well, take this financial business, 30 and December 10, these under- The Commission was informed (No. 57) by Kiwazaki; and "Boats" twice as heavily armed as all the for example. If the League guar- takings being:

in Peking by Chang Haueh-liang (No. 41), and "Cherryflowers" other continents put together. So antees a loan to Bulgaria and Bul- The Japanese to continue, as that his forces outside the Great (No, 87) by Tani. These are maa-far-with the notable exception of garla goes crask, who

pays up? rapidly as possible, the withdrawal Wall on September 19, including terpieces and a joy to look at. the present crisis between China The members of the League between of troops into the railway zone, in non-fighting elements, numbered Other pictures which merit at-and Japan- and the frontier quarrel them, I suppose; the largest share- proportion to the safety of lives 60,000 for Fengtien Province, tention are those by Kobayashi} between Bolivia and Paraguay in holders are the British Empire and property of Japanese nationals, 80,000 for Kirin, and 50,000 for and Kato,

1928-the incipient wars which have members and presumably they That the Chinese Government] Heilungkiang, making a total of The Exhibition, which

com-been stamped out by the League' would have to pay the largest share? will assume the responsibility for! 190,000 of which amount 50,000 mences to-day, is open for one have concerned European nations., What does it matter to us if Bul the safety of the lives and property were from Fengtien province and week only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not that Asia can afford to ignore garia goes bankrupt to-morrow?" of Japanese nationals outside that were subsequently withdrawn in- There is no obligation to buy, nor the prevention of strife in Europe; "You wouldn't expect sound fin-} zone as the Japanese withdraw. side the Wall. This would leave is nny entrance fee charged. for the experience of the Great War anciers to guarantee a loan without

That both Governments will take 140,000 outside the Wall.

Visitors are cordially invited to proved how difficult it is, under having some control over the way the necessary steps to prevent the Japanese military authorities inspect this beautiful collection of modern conditions, to localise a dis-In which the loan is applied, would extension of the scope of incident give the number of troops now re- pictures during the week. Those turbance in the Balkans or some you? Take the case of Austria in and aggravation of the situation.maining outside the Walls as 110,000 who are looking for wedding or other danger-spot.

The Commission is not yet in ajof which they state 80,000 joined birthday presents could not do some of position to submit full information the Manchukuo army, 30,000 re- better than purchase on these points, but as the Council mained in the North East of Kirin these delicate works of art. The achievement of international peace was a Resident Commissioner sta- is awaiting an early report on the in opposition to the Japanese and prices range from three dollars existing situation, the following Manchukuo army and about 20,000 wards. information has been transmitted. may have joined the so-called

Information regarding the mili- volunteer corps. tary situation in Manchuria has The situation is described by been provided by the Japanese mili- them thus:

Hources.

Peace and Order.

It will be noted that in the classification adopted, A new

PREMIER'S EYESIGHT

Audience With the

King.

Rugby, Yesterday.

Expert Advice.

CENTRAL THEATRE

SHOWING TO-DAY

at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.

NEVER WAS THERE A STRANGER MATING Society deb and Basque peasant. She-proud and im- perious. He-a hot blooded Latin. Yet no gulf was too great to separate them after

Their

Mad Moment

1022. The conditions under which assistance by the League of Nations However, in addition to "the was given were stringent and there

up-and security," the League of Na-tioned there to safeguard the inter-

tiona has another purpose in "the esta of the guarantors." promotion of international, co-opera-;

Fingers In The Pie. tion.” For many years past, the "That may be so; but what an- League has shown itself ready on noys me is this new idea of inter- numerous occasions to provide ex-fering in matters which are no con- tary authorities in referring to Portions of the former. Chinese

pert advice and technical assistance cern of ours. The League of Na- Japanese troops and other forces army not recognising the authority

to enable India and the neighbour-tions compels us to join in inter-}} co-operating with them and relating of the Manchukuo Government force

ing States to deal with their speci-national actions which are generally to the forces opposed to them. In- in the Nort-East of -Harbin are es-

¡fic problems. A case in point was opposed to our own domestic inter- formation regarding the latter has tímatod at 30,000 (stated officially Wearing a pair of dark tinted the visit of Sir Arthur Salter, when ests. I'm too old to believe that. also been obtained from Chinese by the Chinese to be composed of spectacles, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Director of the League's Economic anything profitable to us can come the Kirin C.E.R. defence army was received in audience of H.M. and Financial Section, to study In-of all the international conferences.” under the command of General Lithe King at Buckingham Palace this dia's financial difficulties. In res- "In fact, you believe that the old Au and the C.E.R. guards under the evening. He is entering a nursing ponse to an urgent request received order of things is unchangeable. fea- command of General Ting Chias). home to-night to undergo an opera- before his return to Geneva, he went But is not it a definite law of pro- ture appears which was not con-

Volunteer Army.

tion to his right eye--British Wire-on to China to aid the Nanking (Continued on Page 8.) templated by the council in Septem- The so-called North-Eastern army less Service.

Government in a similar way. With. ber-local administration was of anti-Japanese volunteers in the

regard to public health, the special of Sir John Hope Simpson as Gen- transferred, Committees for the pre- western part of Fengtien Province, operating with Chinese forces to enquiries into malaria in India, for eral Director of the National Flood servation of peace and order were mainly at South Chinchow are the North east of Harbin afore- which the League's Health Section Relief Commission. first established with Japanese help estimated at between 15,000 and mentioned.

was responsible, will be remember: The Director of the League's in the last months of 1981.

20,000. The so-called National Armed conflicts between these ed. During the 1980 Assembly of Transit Section visited China to ad- They were subsequently super Volunteer Army of the North East various forces are frequent. There the League, the Indian delegation vise on the development of a pro- seded by an authority which was under the command of Wu Ching-are bandit raids and attempts by asked for a study of sera to bezramme of public worke covering established on March 9 as thetsin are mainly operating around Japanese soldiers and of Man-used against snake-bite.

ports, river systems and the con- Manchukuo Government.

Mukden.

chukuo. troops to suppress them At the end of 1922. the Health struction of roads. As educational On September 18 the number of The present strength of thisjand fighting between various Committee, at the suggestion of its mission has also been despatched to Japanese troops in the S. M. R. force, which has had several, en-military forces attempting to main-Japanese member, sent a small mis- Chins at the request of the Govren- zone is atated to have been 10,590 counters with Japanese troops istain the new regime and those opsion of experts to the Far East to ment. With regard to the League's and the number given for December unknown.

posed to it. The result is loss of investigate sanitary, anti-epidemic Committee on Intellectual Co-opera- 1, la 4,000 inside, and 8,900 outside, This is a comparatively well dis-life, destruction of property and and quarantine arrangements in the tion. Mr. Hyder last year voiced the For the latter part of April the ciplined body of some 8,000 under general sense of insecurity.

chief ports. As a direct conss the appreciation feit in India at the numbers are given as 6,600 Inside the command of Tang Yu-lin and

quence of a later tour in 1924, steps development of this branch of

Commission. Silent.

and 15,800 outside, those outside be comprises the remnants of the The Commission purposely re-were taken to establish the League activity in which leaders of ing in the regions of the Tsitsihar- cavalry of Marshal Chang Hsueh-frain's from commenting at this Epidemiologicalfiftelligence Bureau Indian thought were glad to identify Taonan-Liaoyang railway, the liang's first and second army, and stage on the facts and figures re-at Singapore, which is now in close themselves. Mukden-Shanhaikuan railway, the is reported active on the borders corded above. The Japanese au- touch with about 180 different ports. Oplum Smoking,/» C.E.R. to eastward of Harbin and of Jehol and Fengtien Provinces.thorities maintain they cannot Thus measures for preventing the One League Conference last year, the northern sector of the Kirin- Several minor volunteer corps withdraw their forces without en spread of disease by seaborne traffic at Bangkok, dealt with the problem Tunhau railway, making a total of are operating partly in the Shan- dangering the safety of lives and are being effectively tightened up of optum smoking in Far Eastern 22,400.

halkwan region and partly between property of their nationals outside Daring the last Assembly of the countries. Through League“ in- Military Advisors,

Tunghua and Tienpaoshan, where the railway zone. They appeared League, speakers from Japan, China fuence, Japan was persuaded to The Manchurian army troops they are in touch with the regular to consider that this withdrawal and India all emphasised the value adopt [stringent,¦* níeasures to designated by the Japaness milit- forces hostile to the Manchukno must depend on the progress of the of the services provided by the prevent the export of cocaine ary, authorities as the Manchukuo Government. The total strength re-organisation of the troops de- Health Organisation to Asia. - daily step which was halled army is said to have been formed, of these irregular forces referred scribed as the Manchukuo Army.

Work In China..

with 'approval by day. Indian dele- partly by Chinese regalar troops heretofore is said to be short The Chinese Government does China is perhaps the chief bene- gate to the 1981 League Assembly, stationed in Manchuria before 40,000.

not now exercise authority in any ficiary The complete reorganisa- since dangerous drugs had been September 9 and subsequently re-

Bandit Conficta::

part of Manchuria and as events tion of public health services along flooding into India from Japanese “organised, and partly freshly re- Bandits are now organised - pri- have developed recently, the prae- lines suggested by the Langue will sources, új

» cruited soldiers. This force, has marlly for political purposes and tical question of the fulfilment of take years. In the meantime, the India has taken a prominent part been created, with the help of the appear to have increased in number its responsibility has not arison. Central Field Health Station it in the work of the League's Inter- Japanese military authorities due to disturbed conditions: Possible and equitable measures Nanking, the first national hospital national Labour Orgahlaation land Many Japanese (officers, seither They are reported by the Japan which will restore peace and and a model medical school are al-has ratified twelve of the fat resigned are still belonging toothe ese to be scattered throughout Japanese army, kave been engaged Manchuria, especially in the

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