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HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1933. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

UNITED STATES TACKLES THE WHOLE QUESTION OF

SHANHAIKUAN

BLAME LAID AT

JAPAN'S DOOR

Chinese Note To The League.

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JAPANESE RESIDENTS HOLD NO RIGHTS

Nanking To-day. Shanholkuan is not an open port and Japanese nationals have no right to reside there, states the Chinese Note ad- dressed to Mr. Arlyoshi and also cabled to Geneva for com munication to the League.

The note lays all blame for the Shanhaikuan Incident at Japan's door, and outlines the Incidents leading up to the battle.

The Japanese accusations against the Chinese troops only reveal the customary Japanese tricks and the assertions in the Japanese Note of January 11 do not accord the facts, states the Note.

SERIES OF SEPARATE

CONFERENCES

ROOSEVELT WILL CONFER WITH PAYING NATIONS

EVEN DEFAULTING COUNTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED

WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA, TO-DAY. AMERICA HAS EXPRESSED HER WILLINGNESS TO OPEN WAR DEBT DISCUSSIONS WITH ANY DEBTOR COUNTRY MR. FRANKLIN D. ROOSE- WHICH HAS NOT DEFAULTED. VELT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, HAS AUTHORISED MR. HENRY L. STIMSON, SECRETARY OF STATE, TO ARRANGE SEPAK- ATE CONFERENCES WITH THE COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE MET THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES, AND| ARE NOW REQUESTING AN OPPORTUNITY OF DISCUSSING THE QUESTION OF SOME RELIEF FROM THEIR BURDENS.

It is understood, however, that Mr. Roosevelt does not, regard "The Japanese troops, since the occupation of Shanhaikuan, havo. the door closed to those nations which defaulted payment on Decem- subsequently attacked Chiumenkow ber 15. He regards the attitude taken by them as "a deferment and Shihmentsal, threatening the rather than a default.” peace within the Great Wall. They have also often carried out marioeu vres in densely populated areas in

the Peking district and elsewhere,

violating International Law.

"The Chinese Government, there fore, filea a further protest and re- questa immediate action in respect of the points contained in their Note of January 4, namely, the immediate withdrawal of the Japan ese troops from the occupied areas at and near Shanhaikaan, the pre- vention of similar occurrences in the future and the punishment of those who started the trouble.

The visit to Warm Springs, of Mr. Bernard Baruch, the pro

minent New York financier and economist, is linked with the im- pending debt discussion.

The United States' invita tion to Italy to discuss war debts has given great satis- faction here. It is the un- official opinion that other important questions such as the gold standard, and tariffs will also be discussed. A strong delegation will be sent to Washington, 'probably "The Note also requests the Ja-headed by the Finance Minister, panese Government to restrain the and ineluding many well-known unlawful activities of the Japanese Boldlers stationed at Peking and elsewhere--Reuter.

CHINESE SOCCER ELEVEN. Saturday's Match With Shanghai.

economists.

The delegation will un- doubtedly urze Signor Mus- solini's policy of a "clear slate," Peuter.

Six Nations Pald.

London, To-day, Press reports from Washington state that the Roosevelt Administra tion will be prepared to dissuas war debts with all those nations who paid instalments on December 15.

In addition to Great Britain,

BRITAIN'S

VIEWPOINT

ON WAR DEBT

Total Cancellation Best For World.

BUT AMERICAN OPINION WILL BE MET

Record Al Mat! Load.Weighing over half-østün, sal; ** eat load of air mall carried from Britnin to Africa left Croydon Aerodrome, London, on December 14. Loading the huge South African air mail at Croydon.—(9. & G.).

PER CENT. INCREASE BRITAIN'S AIR MAILS SHOW 20

121 Tons Carried By Aeroplanes During Last Year

London, To-day. During last year, the weight of air mail letters carried from Great Britain amounted to. 64- tons, a 20 per cent increase on the previous year. The weight of all mails rose from 116 tons to 121 tons,

New records for able to South Africa have also been establish-- ed. British Wireless Service.

No Change On Wall St.

No News To Influence Markets.

New York, To-day. The New York Stock Market la unchanged, reports Messrs. E. A. Pierce & Company, in their daily report, which adds:-There is vir- atually no news upon which to base

a positive opinion

Industrials, rails and utilities continued on the downward trend." while bonds, which fell.:06 on yes. terday's quotations, showed a rise

SKATERS CROWD of 08: LONDON'S LAKES

Full Winter Sports In England.

COLD SPELL CONTINUES

Busincas done was very small, changing only 490,000 shares hands-Reuter.

DUNLOP Fort

TYRE

A feature of distinction and a factor of safety

DUNLOP

WAR DEBTS

Sir John Cadman, ChairmŁAŃ of the Anglo-Persian Od Com- pany, who has arrived in Eng« ~: land from Los Angeles.

INTERPORT

CONTESTS

ANGLO-PERSIAN

OIL DISPUTE

FOR LEAGUE

Britain Presents Her Case "To-morrow.

PERSIA'S MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

London, To-day,

At Geneva yesterday, the League Conncil avinointed M. Benes of Czecho-Slovakia, as rapporteur on the disnnte be tween the British Govern- ment and the Persian Gov- ernment regarding the-renu- daten by the latter of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's contract, instructing him, to get into touch with both parties and to report back to the Council::TA

The matter will be taken up by the Council to-morrow, when the

COMMENCE British Government's case will be presented by Sir John Simon, who left London for Geneva yes.

Hong Kong v. Shanghai.erday afternoon. The Persian

At Fanling.

· SOCCER, RUGBY AND ROWING

The first of the four Inter- port eporting events com ̈ menced this morning when the Hong Kong golfers met the Shanghal representatives. in the singles match at Fan ling. There is every prospect of a Colony triumph, our first four prayers — IS ESL Martin, M. W. Budd, A. E Lissaman" and L. R. An- drewes being players of an unusually high standard for Incal Interports,

delegation at. Geneva has already revealed some of the arguments by which they hope to justify their repudiation of the contract and their contention that the Company ought to have had re- course to the Persian courts and, that the case is not one with which the League ought to deal.

From information available, how- ever, it appears that many of the statements contained in the Persian- Government's memorandum, are based an a misfoderstanding and it is hoped that the majority of the paints in the dispute will easily be cleared p upon explanation in the conciliatory atmosphere of the League

The British delegation is re- The second Interport will be staged to-morrow when the Hongserving its arguments for to- Kong and Shanghai soccer teams morrow's Council meeting,, clash on the Club ground at 8 when Sir John Simon will jus

NORSEMAN THE p.m. Here again the Colony have tify the action of the British

PROBABLE WINNER

Round the Island

Yacht Race.

PRIVATE SWEEPSTAKE

Government in bringing the case before the League a course of action which it is hoped In London, will produce an amica-

á very fair chance of emerging victorious though the visitors' strength lies in their defence, which is said to be the finest the Northern port have fielded in re-ble and equitable settlement be-

neficial to both parties. cent years.

The British Government's attitude regarding war debts was re-stated by the Chan

London, To-day. cellor of the Exchequer, Mr.

England's "white" winter Neville Chamberlain, in a

still continues, heavy falls of

The Triangular Golf Interport Some surprise has been caused in speech at Leeds. He sald snow being reported from the

will be continued at Farling when London by a statement in the Per- northern counties. Through- that they believed that the

Hong Kong meet Manila, who are slan Government's memorandum out the country the tempera- Lotal cancellation of

Three Yachts of the Royal Hong considered to be the weaker of the that the Anglo-Persian Company war

ture romains below freezing

Kong Yacht Club took part in a competing teams. On Friday the have confined the extraction of oil debts and reparations, would point, and the cold spell shows

race round the island last night, game between Hong Kong and Man- for over 80 years to an "Area of be the best thing that could

no, sign of breaking," Winter sports are in full swing, completing the course early this in will be resumed, and on Satur little more than one square mile* happen to the whole world.

day Shanghal meet Manila and a contention that the Company and London's lakes, frozen over morning. The following have been selected

were Wanderer, the Rugby The yachts were by the Chinese Amateur Athletic other nations who paid on that date But if that is going further with nearly half-an-inch of ice, are Federation to represent the Com- were Italy. Czechoslovakia, Finland, than American opinion is yet crowded with skaters, who are (Lieut. Commander Sherwood and match between Shanghal and Hong sion to the fullest possible limits. prepared to accept, we shall glad making the most of the unusual a crew of naval officers), Tavy 11 Kong will be staged. In the NorthernActually, the area of the Com conditions before the thaw sets in (Commander Cowland and a crew city on Saturday, Hong Kong will pany's Persian oilfields, from the ly discuss with our American In the North of England and in of naval officers), and the Nome probably commence the game warm whole of which oll is now being ex• friends, whenever they are ready Scotland, where snow covers the man (Mr. L. F. Nicholson with Cap favourites, though their weakness at tracted, amounts to about 150 square to receive our representatives, ground, toboganning and curling tain Dunlop and Mr. G. H. Gandy. forward may cast them the game milles. The Company has techni lines upon which an agregment are proving populer. British Wire The three yachts started off at The fourth Interport the Rowing cally examined over 150,000 square 6.80 p.m. from the Yacht Club fol- encounter between Hong Kong and miles. drilled 140,000 feet, carried can be reached, bearing in mind

lowing the course which was round Manfia-will be the main attraction out 380 geological survey and spent Hong Kong Island to starboard on the Manila sportsman's program- 28,600,000 on work of this character two things, which seem to us es-

distance of 24 miles. The finishing me on Saturday. At the last Inter outside the two proved producing sential," he said.

line was the Tamar's maats in line port the team divided, the spells, olifields. British Wireless Service. (off the Naval Yard) This encounter, however, favonza

bined Chinese against Shanghai on Latvia and Lithuania.—Bester. Saturday, January 28 at the Club

ground, Happy Valley, kicking off

at 8 pm, sharp:---

Lim Thin Chan; Lee Tin. Sang and Lau Mau; Leung In Chan, Leung Wing Chul, Lai Kwok Chui; Cheng Shui Hong, Mak So, Fung King Cheong, Tam Kong Pak and Ip Pak Wa.

WATERLOW: BRIDGE TO BE

· RE-CONDITIONED

Estimated Cost Of £685,000

London, To-day.

DOLLAR STEADY AFTER RISE.

Siver And Pound Improve.

Following its rise of 1⁄2 tô.1/31⁄21⁄2 yesterday, the local dollar remain- ed steady, opening at the same quotation this morningsta

Silver prices registered a fur ther advanco, spot allver opening this morning at 17%, an improve- ment of 8/16 on yesterday's price,

A letter from the Ministry of while forward silver advanced a

Transport was read at the London similar fraction to 17-3/16.

"Firstly, the settlement to be reached must be final, and secondly, it must not involve a resumption of the claim on Germany for reparations which was the object of the Latteanne Settlement at the end of last year."

less Service.

ST. MIRREN WIN.

King's Park Beaten

Scottish Cup.

London, To-day.

St Mirren are in the Second Round of the Scot- tish Cup.

The Wanderer was the first to Manila, who are exceptionally strong

complete the course, passing the this year.. Tamar's masts at 6.50 a. m. (appro-

ximately) and was followed by the LORD CHESTERFIELD

Norseman at 6,25 am, and the |Tavy 11 at 9 amo!

The race which was a Private

Sweepstake Yacht Race was held un- Mr. Chamberlain added that Yesterday they defeated der the same handicaps as recent County Council meeting yesterday in The pound continues to maintain to disturb the Lausanne Settle which it was stated the Government the upward trend, the London on ntent would be to destroy, for an King's Park by 5 goals to 1 after ly given by the Yacht Club, sad on had reached a conclusion, to proceed: New York cross rate being quot indefinite neriod, all prospects of a goalless draw on the latter's which Norseman is probably the to re-condition Waterloo Bridge at an ed at $3.89% 8 against an agreement on matters affect ground last Saturday. Reuter, winner, estimated cost of £685,000.-G88.86% yesterday. The New in the happiness and prosperity

A grant of 60 per cent of the cost York on London rate advanced of Europe and the world. Reu would be made by the Ministry. He from G33.86% to -G88.39% ter

suggested the question of corbelling

Negotiations in March,

should be referred to the Fine Arts FINLAND'S TRADE CONFERENCE | The United States, discussion Commission British Wireless Ser- vico.

LADY BAILEY FLYING TO PARIS

London To-day? Lady Balloy reached Cenia Aero- Irome, near Oran, yesterday, and Intends to fly to Paris to-day en route for London British Wireless Bervice"

with Great Britain will not take Londen, To-day place until after the change in ad

Labourites Tath Most

In British Parliament

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record of the The Finnish delegates visited the minention in America on March Board of Trade yesterday for pre-4. When it was announced from Hansard) spoken" dur liminary discussions, in connection Washington on Saturday, last, that session of Parliament with the forthcoming trade and the United Stat tarif negotiatione British Wire onter into nere Jess Service.

Britain, it was stated sions on the econon the world would tak

Finland is one of the many Euro- pean countries to enter fata trade negotiations with Great Britain an

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End

PASSES

Long Service In Royal Household.

a. London, To-day," The death occurred yesterday of Lord Chesterfield, aged 79, who served for many years in the Royal Household British Wire lose Service.

H.MS. BERWICK-

DUE ON SATURDAY

Devonshire Leaving For Malta.

FLEET MOVEMENTS

HMS Berwick of the Fifth Cruiser Squadron, which has been. In England on reft, will arrive in Hong Kong on Satur- day, January 29

Edwin Franels Rendamore-Stanhope,

She will relleve H.M.S Devon 10th Earl of Chesterfield KG. P.C London G.G.V.O., was born in 1854, and was hire one of the ships belonging to

educated at Eton and Brasenose Col the First Cruiser Squadron, ataach with 848 columns lege, Oxford. He was Treasurer of fed to the Mediterranean Floot. The hire will leave Hong Konz

1041886, and Captain of the Corps of for Singapore and Malta on Mon-

the Queen' Household from 1882 to Deve

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Gentlemen at Arms a year later

He retired from the 4th Battalion day morning, January 20, Toy 251 Bropshire Light Infantry In 1887. 6.83

and was Lord Steward of His Majesty' talked Household from 1910 to 1916.5KS Atholl the holder of the Grand Cross, of the Order of Danneborizand also of the Order of the Red Eagle, 1st Class

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