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HONG KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1933.
FRANCE WELCOMES NEW BRITISH
GENEVA NOT
SURPRISED AT
ARMISTICE
Obvious Disparity of
Military Force.
AN END OF BLOODSHED WELCOMED
Genera, To-day. The news of the impending Sino- Japanese Armistice has caused no surprise at Geneva. It has become
LITTLE ENTENTE MAY LEAVE LEAGUE
UNEASINESS
CREATED BY
4-POWER PACT French Attempts At Conciliation.
STRONG INFLUENCE ON ARMS CONFERENCE
Geneva, To-day.
The private discussions and agi- tations regarding the Four Power
increasingly evident lately that there Pact during the past few days, are
CONSULTATIVE PACT
PROPOSED
POWERS WILL DECIDE DISPUTES
AMERICA PROMISES INDEPENDENT CO OPERATION
LONDON, TO-DAY. *
was no possibility of China main-believed to be exercising a strong, TIVE PACT, FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PEACE WAS A NEW DRAFT OF THE FORMULA FOR A CONSULTA taining the struggle, militarily, if covert, influence on the Disarma-PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL COMMISSION OF THE DIS- against Japan's superior organisament deliberations.
ARMAMENT CONFERENCE AT GENEVA, YESTERDAY, BY- M. Paul Boncour French Foreign PRESENTS A MODIFICATION OF THE SECURITY SECTION SIR JOHN SIMON, BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY. ATT RE tion and mechanisation.
Minister, yesterday evening conver-OF THE BRITISH DRAFT CONVENTION, Therefore League circles welcome sed with Sir John Simon at length the report that bloodshed is to be regarding the problem.
The most important Articles of the new draft propose that
(hat: ended.
in the event of a breach or threat of a breach, of the Pact of According to French sources, Paris, the League Council or Assembly, or one of the parties to It is not yet known whether Britain is opposed to any reference the convention not members of the League, may propose an im there will be any political condito Article Sixteen, the Sanctions mediate consultation between the Council or the Assembly and tions to the Armistice.
Clause, of the League Covenant) any of the said parties.
It is felt here that China of in the Four Power Pact, while
In the event of a threat of a breach, it shall be the object to con course, is free to dispose of her ter-France is pressing her hardest for sultation to exchange views for the purpose of preserving peace In ritory as she chooses, but if China, reference to the Article, with the the event of a breach, the object shall be to use good offices for the while signing the truce nevertheless view, "Inter alia," of making the restoration of peace. If it proves impossible thus to restore peace, stands on her rights in Manchuria, Pact more palatable to Poland and the object shall then be to determine which party or parties, to the the attitude of the League will not the Little Entente.-Reuter, be affected by such local arrange
dispute, are to be held responsible. ment.-Reuter.
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Peking Quiet.
Peking To-day. All is quiet here and there have been no further develop- menia. Reuter,
Traffic Going To Dairen.
VLADIVOSTOCK'S TRADE NOW DEAD.
Little Entente Threats
MAY LEAVE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Geneva, To-day.
It is reported here, that Dr. Benes yesterday told Sir John Simon that if the Four- Power Pael is signed, all members of the Little En- tente will leave the League of Nations. Reuter.
Sir John Simon explained that ...the Articles Weta more strongly)
worded than in the original, be- cause for the first time the United States had consented to associate itself with European affairs.
Harbin, To-day. CANTON FAVOURS
The serious effect which the
suspension of through traffic via
the Chinese Eastern Railway has
RESISTANCE
had upon Vladivostock. Is shown in Kwangtung Chairman's
a report stating that this once-
flourishing port is almost dead as
far ng trade. is concerned.
Interview.
Mr. Norman Davis, the Ameri- can Envoy, said that the United States proposed to set forth its policy by a unilateral declaration in a form somewhat similar to the following.
"Recognising that any threat of a breach or a breach of the Paci of Paris, is a matter of concern to the signatories, the United States!
"Definition: OE
Aggressor, -
FIVE ACTIONS CONSTITUTE BREACH OF PACT.
4.
Geneva, To-day,
The definition of an aggred-
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The F.A. Cup Final at Wembly, April 29.-The Duchess of York, watched by the Duke," pre senting the Cup to the Everton team after their victory in the Cup Final over Manchester Cily. - ~~~(S. & G.)
US, NAVY TO MAINTAIN FULL STRENGTH
"Rotating Reserve" Economy Measure Abandoned.
cut which
Washington, To-day. The plan to place one-third of the United States Navy on "Rotat ing reserve," has been abandoned, at least, for the present.
included all combatant ekipa anh, mvnaliz craft, was announced on May 15. The complement affected by the proposal would have been placed on the reserve commission 'basin
Reuter.
sor has been laid down by the 3 CHINESE
Securities Sub-Committee, ex- tablished here to examine Part One of the British draft Dis armament convention
The Committer report enumer-
Government declares, that in theated five actions constituting ag.
event of a breach, or a threat, it; will be prepared to confer, with a gression. view to interceding for peace, in the event of consultations with
other Powers for this purpose be ing arranged pursuant to the ap- propriate Article of this Disarma-
On the other hand, returns re- "CHINA MUST UPHOLD HER ment convention.
veal that freight traffic to Dairen!
via the South Manchuria Railway
PRESTIGE"
"In the event of a decision de termining the aggressor, following
fe increasing steadily.Reuter. "The South-western provinces such a consultation, and in event
Mr. Baldwin Dislikes The Term,
of the United States Government
to any Sino-Jaagreeing with this is its Indepen-
Firstly, a declaration of war. Secondly, invasion by armed forces without this declaration of WAY,
Thirdly, a land, ses or air attick | on a State or its vessois or aircraft. Fourthly, the establishment of naval blockade of a State's coast or porta,
Fifthly, support given to armed bands which invaded another State's territory. It is Interesting to note that
will never agree CURRENCY TRUCE panese truce that is based on terms dent judgment, it will undertake to these definitions are based on
that will humble China in the eyes refrain froin any action and to Soviet suggestions. of the world," declared Mr. Lin withold its protection from its Yun-koy, Chairman of the Kwang citizens who might engage in acti- An athexe to the report lays tung Government and member of vitles which tend to defeat the down the ground on which active the South-western Political Council, in collective consultation, may other annexe provides for the set- collective effort which the States, aggression is justified, while an when he reaffirmed the Council's think it necessary to decide upon ting up of a Commission of five decision, in an interview with the against the aggressor." "China Mail" yesterday.
· OPEN TO MISAPPREHENSION
London, Today,
Answering a question na to whether negotiations, were in progress for a currency truce during the period of the World Economic Conference, Mr. Stanley, Baldwin, Lord Pre- sident of the Council, in Parlia- ment yesterday, said that it would be inconvenient to make a statement "as to any general questions which might, froin time to time, come under the in- formal discussions between Governments in anticipation of the Conference.
Ile deprecated the term, cur "rency truce, which seemed to be open to misapprehension, Brl- tlah Wireless Service. g.
ARMISTICE SIGNATORY PASSES
London, To-day.
"As far as the South-western provinces are concerned they will resist the Japanese invasion to thefr utmost and will render every support to the Central Gov- Jernment,” he said.
“We cannot contemplate for one moment, a policy of "non-resistance. The opinion of the South-Western... Gov- ernment is the solid opinion of the people.”
(Continued on Page 12.) CHANCELLOR'S EMPIRE DAY SPEECH IN LONDON. Ottawa Prepares Road For Wider Agreement
London, To-day Speaking at the Empire Day
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Westerluncheon, yesterday, the Obancel
of Wemyss, died yesterday morning. at Cannes, aged 60 years,
He, with the late Marshal Foch, jon behalf of Allies, aigned the Armistice which brought, the Great Warto an and British Wireless
Chamberlain and that the Ottawa Ice of the Exchequer Mr. Neville
and had shown the way towards Conference had ast an example, co-byeration
view of economia“ which would propars: the road for aubensa in an even wider age. most among the peopley of the World British Wireline Berrich
Dr. Paul Boncour, French Foreign Minister, congratulat- ed Sir John Simon and Mr. Davis, and welcomed the new formula as a great step to wards the peace of the world.""
British Wireless Service.
KING'S FAT STOCK
PRIZES.
Successes At London's Agricultural Show.
London, Today,
members for establishing facts concerning reported acts of ag- |gression.—Reuter,i=
L
Germany's Right Of
Equality
LYNCHED
IN MEXICO
Anti-Chinese Boycott
By Rioters.
Mexico City, To-day. Three Chinese have been lynched at Villabana and
MARITIME
CUSTOMS
HAZARDS
Smugglers' Attacks Described.
MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL EVIDENCE
Halls On The Stand
Mark William Hallums, an
IMPROVING
TRADE WITH
SOUTH CHINA Fair Will Strengthen Relations.
KWÄNGTUNG OFFICIAL IMPRESSED
Interest In British Machinery
An excellent display and one that brings home to the Chinese People the vast resources of the British Empire," declared Mr. Lin Yun-kby, Chairman of the Kwang- tung Provincial Government, com- menting on the Empire Products Fair, which opened yesterday.
In an exclusive interview with the China Mall, Mr. Lin declared that the Fair would undoubtedly have-a good effect on the trade between the Colony and Kwang- tung province, where British goods, already, were given first preference.
"It would be invidious to select any particular section or stall for comment," he said, “but, of course, the section in which I was parti- cularly interested, was the machin. ery section, both light and heavy, for British machinery is largely used, and is likely to be even more largely used in the future, in the reconstruction sof“Kwangtung pro- vince.
"We have found from past ex- experience that British machinery
to be-
officer of the Chinese Maritime has no equal, and the excellent service, and the Integrity of the Customs, who is charged at the British dealers has placed British Criminal Sessions before Mr. Justice equipment, both electrical and in- Wood, with the manslaughter of custris, to the forefront of the
Chinese market. Ng Koo, a Chinese girl, who was "There is every reason killed during an armed encounter lieve that the cordial relations be between a three masted trading tinue, and it is auch functions as tween the two markets will con- junk T-2150-H and the Customs this Fair that serve to strengthen cruiser Kwan Lui on April 1, con-
these relations.
"Mahy projects for provincial cluded his evidence in the witness reconstruction are at present be box this morning.
ing contemplated, including Mr. H. C. Macnamara who is hydro-electric power plant to sup- riots accompanied by an anti-at Tuesday's hearing that his vince; and a large spioning mill. appearing for the accused stated ply Canton and Kwangtung pro- Chinese boycott are extend-
case would be based on two It is also hoped to double the road". ing through Chihushua State.. counts of self-defence and pure mileage during the next 18 months. Mexicans of Chichuahua City.accident.
"Although "no contract has armed with truncheons, barred; His Lordship, however, ruled yet been allotted for the power Chinese vegetable farmers from that there was only one defence plant, the, estimated cost of entering the city, while others in law, and that if a man dis- which is G$6,000,000, plans picketed Chinese shops.
charged a lethal weapon, the fact have been discussed with Bri Police quelled many fist..
that the shot was deflected and tish concerns in Hong Kong" fights at Juarez Reuter.
killed someone was no defence, Mr Lin added that the organis unless the firing was done in ers and committee of the Empire BRITISH TRADE
self-defence,
Fair were to be congratulated on WITH JAPAN.
Tokyo Conditions Stated.
COTTON GOODS ONLY
Mr. J. A. Fraser is appearing the result of their efforts. for the Crown, ":
Hallums in his previous evid-
ence
had stated that he joined the Maritime Customs in 1920) after leaving the Navy.
At this morning's hearing, Hallums In answer to His Lord"} ship, stated that although a re Tokyo, To-day volver was carried on board, ke At a joint conference of Cotton himself was unarmed at the time Industrialists and Government of of the incident {ficials in agreement was reached to Cross-examined by Mr. Fraser, accept the British proposal for an accused said the launch was carry- Anglo-Japanese trade parler condling rifles at the time, tionally
* Mr. Freser-Why then did you Firstly, that it deal only with use the thres-pounder if you were cotton-goods.
| carryfag flúes" i
"on" board ?? alegate, Dr. Secondly, that.. the British Hallumi:-"I used the thres co-operate for the pur pounder because it made more willing to accept the British plan, Dose of making it more efective," naise, and would have been more that there wo be a effective than rifles in scaring the no further tariff people and preventing them from be made la British pos-throwing things at me.
Continued on Rave 5).".
WANTED IN WRITING,
The dicussion on the revised British pian proceeded throughout yesterday afternoon.
The dermau
Nadolny, and the Germany was Governme
For the first time for nearly 30 but strongly arged that the years, an Agricultural Show in be man right of equal ing held in London 'suburb. About specifically rendered. i
40 acres of Wimbledon Common incorporated in the text of have been reserved; for the
which is promotes by the North
and West and Bensthern
SIR JOHN BIM
RECEIVES FRENCH FAMBASSADOR
PRIME MINISTER FLIES TO LOSSIEMOUTH
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Minister, M
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SILVER STRONG ON WALL ST.
Better Tone In All Stocks.
BOTTON PRICES ADVANCE
THEN WEAKEN®
Tork-To-
Silver was active and strong on the New-York Market yes terday. Buying was good In sympathy with better tone in other markets; s. The trade bought and near operators General? business was good, sold diright positione. yo 4,710,000 shares being dealt in
In theft, market report MassTS. E-A Plence and Company, through their local
Menara Asia Lands
buying attracted by the into new, higher
culminated
was nat
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