CONFERENCE
FOURTH KUOMINTANG
BEGINS SESSION.
C. C WU AND SUN FO NOTABLE ABSENTEES.
MR. CHU MIN YT'S ILLUMINATING REPORT.
HUPEH AND HUNAN AT DAGGERS DRAWN.
CHANGTEH REPORTED TO
HAVE
FALLEN TO FENG'S TROOPS.
The much-discussed Fourth Kuomintang conference began, its. Twenty-three-executive session at Nanking yesterday afternoon. members were present, which it is believed, by these raged for the cenference to held, will suffice as a quorum. Notable absentees are Dr. C. c. W and Mr. Fun Po. evidently disgruntled office- seekers.
It
Mr. & Min Yi's report makes illuminating reading. naively states why certain well-known members of the Kuomintang Party at present prefer Shanghai to Nanking.
Hananese and upch troops, continue battling agained each other, and it is reported that the former have been supplied, with, money and munitions by the Northern warlords.
Changteb, an important Honan city, is reported to into the hands of the Christian General's troops, CHANGTEH CAPTURED BY
FENG'S TROOPS.
(Wah T Tat Pas)
SHANGHAI, Jan. 13th
A telegram from Honan reports that Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang's troops have captured Chaakteh.
have failen
HUPEH TROOPS VERSUS HUNANESE.
(Wah : Yat lav.)
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th, 1928.
SHANGHAI, Jan, ih. The Hupeh troops, under General Hu Tsung To, are engaging with Here troops near Yochow, 10 North Hunai It appears that the Hunanese are supplied with am- HUNANESE LEADERS FALL Budrion and mowy by the North-
OUT.
Wah Ta Yat Pao
h.
SHANGHAI, Jan. General Li Ben Hsin and Ho Chien, Huranese leaders, are at
Vari
er warlords. Hunanese redadores inants countinue to concentrate in Northern Hunan and intend to fight the Hupeh invaders to the Just.
FIGHTING IN SHANTUNG.
General Ho has left NEW ANTI-FOREIGN MOVE.
Changsha, the capital of Hunan,
for Western Hanan where he will "Western rename his army the. Hananese Army" and act against General Li Ben Hair
MR. CHU'S MISSION
(Fah Tu Fat Pac.)
(THROUGH ABITER'S AGENCY.]
PERING, Jan 19th.
BRITISH TREASURY INDIA'S CURRENCY
CHEST FUND.
AFFAIRS.
CHINA'S COTTON
IMPORTS.
LOSS CAUSED BY HONG KONG THE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY. STATEMENT BY MANCHESTER
OPERATIONS.
HEAVY REQUIREMENTS.
[TKROVOR RIVTER'S AGENCY,}
LONDON, Jan. 13th. The transactions of the Treasury 1926 Cheat Fund Account for reulted in a net loss of £15,000, according to the Auditor-General's report, which is due almost entire ly in connection with operations with Hong Kang where business was adversely affected by the con- tinuous fall of the dollar between April and December and caused substantial loss on the conversion of dallar balances into sterling. This is only partly offset by sub sequent apprention and secondly, toward the end of the year when the dollar was appreciating and requirements of the chest were abnormally heavy owing to dds. turbances in China and the loss incurred owing to the official rate for the issue of dollars the station being lower than the rate at which the dailars were chased.
SHARE DISTRIBUTION.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCT.]
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NEW DELHI, Jan. 13th. The revised Gold Standard and Reserve Bank Bill has now been azetted in order to ensure ample opportunity to study its proposals in view of their being exacted during the forthcoming session of the legislature..
Sir A. Bhackett, in a statement, says the Governant are convinced that its share capital must be the basis for the constitution of Reserve Bank of India, but in order to ensure the interests of India, as a whole, it has been decided not to give the Imperial Bank of India an option of salscribing 30 per cent, of the shares but on the contrary to have a broadbased distribution of by giving preference in shares pur-abotment to those applying for one share (one hundred rupees) while nobody will be allowed to hold shares worth over 20,000 rupees,
"AMERICA'S AIR MAIL very hareholder to have one vote
LINES.
SEVEN-HOUR DAY.
[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13th Postmaster General New has urged Post Office Committee repre- sentatives to extend the American air mail lines, to South "America along the routes flown by Col. Lindbergh
POLICE AWAIT 'FRENCH COMMUNIST DEPUTIES.
ARRESTED OUTSIDE
CHAMBER
[TIROTOR 'LEUTER'S AGENCY.]
PARIS, Ja: 12th A crowded Chamber, the notion
The fighting in south-western Shantung continues, but it appears being hotly debated, by 310 votes to be only on a sinal-scale, Theto 227 rejected the Socialist motion. general full in the North is ex- opposing the Government's inter- emplified by the absence of leaders tit of arresting, without seeking the consent of the Chamber, the five from the war zone General Sun Communist deputies, Cachin, Valls Chuan Fang is at Tientsin and lant Counturier, Doriot, Marty there is no news of his returning and Duelos, who have been sen to the front, while General Chutenced to various terms of impri- Yu Pu is likely to remain in Peking for several days.
SHANGHAI, Jan. 13th. Mr. Chu Min Yi, an executive member of the Kuomintang and a
It is reported that the Fragtin supporter of Marshal Chiang, has returned to Nanking after conclud-party is negociating with General ing a mission to Shanghai for the Tang Seng Chi with the object of purpose of persuading Kaomintang assisting him to stake a ** comme
ed in "Peking that the Hunanese have advanced to within 30 miles from Hankow under General Ho
Chien.
oment in their absence, for sedi- tion.
The Socialist motion demanded that the Government should formally apply to the Chamber to raise parliamentary immunity of deputies before proceeding to take any steps. Cachin, and Vaillant Counturler, who were present dur- side the building after the "eitling.
(THROUGH HAYAS AGENCY.] Confidence in the Government,
PARIS, Jan. 13th.
to
members theres attend the con-hack" in Hunan, and it is reporting the debate, were arrested out- ference at Nanking.
According to Mr. Chu's report to the Nanking Government, Li Shin Cheng pleaded that he was unable to proceed to Sanking owing to sickness. C. Wu, Wu Teh Chien and Sun Fo declared that they in fended to sail for Europe shortly, and Hu Han Min and "Tang Chek Yu refused to see him. Wu Chic Fei, Koo Ying Fan and Shui Fu Cheng, were away from Shanghai.
Kuomintang leaders, including Yu Yu Jen Pak Wan Wei and Chu Chai Ching who support Wang Ching Wer's dique, jointly demand
The Chamber, rejected by 200 B-ports of peace negotiations
votes to 176 the Socialist motion with Shans uinue to he pub opposing the Government's deci- Communist arrest five lished in the press, but it is stated sion
deputies sentenced to Jail for "that the Fengien forces are proanti-militarist propaganda.
EL Jarge campaign The Government made the ques-- paring for agadost Shansi after the New Year'tion one of confidence
-on leaving the chamber, where they pepe is not concluded. They Two communists were arrested are sending renforcements to Tahad attended the sitting. tung fu with that object.
that the charge brought through
the influence of the Kwangsi'
NORTHERN AGENTS AND SHANGHAI NATIVE
CITY,
[NAVAL WIRELESS.]
SHANGHAI, January 12th. Northern agents in Shanghai are clique" by members of the Kuo- again showing increased activity mintang Supervisory Commission in the native City and are causing Inuch anxiety to the Nationalist
(among whom is Wu Chie Fei) to Government. examine the conduct of Wang Ching Wei and his following should be repeated "as it lacks proper legal basis.'
Mrs. Liao Chung Kai has arrived at Nanking.
The Radical Vote:
The Radicals, who are represent ed in the cabinet by two ministere, voted by 47 to 33' in favour of the Government, while 43 abstained to
void a crisis,
S.S. "PAMIAT LENINA'S" CREW RELEASED AFTER ELEVEN MONTHS' JAIË.
Lening,
[Toon BEUTER'S AGENCY.] The military Government at Nan-
PEKING, Jan. 13th. king is. reported to have refused
It is reported from Teinantu the resignation of General Pei Chung Hsi as Defence Commander that the crew of 47 from the ex
Pamiat Soviet steamer of the Shanghai-Woosung area,
At the same time, General Hsing who have been imprisoned, in Tat Shih Kwei has refused to accept nanfu for 11 months in very the appointment until he receives unsanitary condition and without Twenty-two executive members word from General Pei Chung trial, have been released and are sailing from Tsingtao for Vindi vos- having arrived at Nanking and it Hsi..
General Hsing has a private tockward on the 14th inst is believed that this is over the
residence in the International
"RUSSIAN OIL PRODUCTS necessary number for a quorum. Settlement and, should he finally The plenary session will therefore take up the appointment, a change
THE SWISS MONOPOLY. in local and military posts is anti- sipated
(THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.}
GENEVA, Jan 13th The Soviet Petroleum Syndicate has granted a local An the monopoly of Russian oil products in Switzerland.
be held on the date fixed."
NOTABLE ABSENTEES.
(TVAOUGH ACUTÉR'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Jan 13th. The Fourth Plenary Kuomintang Conference
Nanking afternoon 23 members, being pre- Notable absentees were Dr. Kent
met
this
ap
C. C. Wu and Mr. Sun Fo. The' latter has declined the new pointment of minister of recon- struction.
The banker, Cheng Yung Min has declined to take up the Vice-Minis- ter of Finance.
The present holders of these posts are said to be loyal adherents to General Pe Chung Hei's party.
'FANNING, ANTI-FÖREIGN
FEELING."
(NAVAL WIRELESS.]
"SHANGHAI, January 12th.
It is rumoured that Gerlera) Sang Chung Wu is conspiring with Chang Chung Chang and Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang.
Marshal Feng is reported to be deliberately fanning anti-foreign feeling aming the Chinese troops.
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DESTRUCTIVE" RUSSIAN SAND-STORM.
(THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow,, Jan 13th. Seventy-five persons, were killed in a sandetarm in the Steppe near Almaata formerly Verasi.
to be a safeguard against external capital.
It has been arranged that the total dividend shall not exceed 7 per cent.. and that the head office will be at Bombay with Indian and 1 Londer branches.
ECHO OF THE “IRENE" PIRACY.
MEDALS FOR THREE SUB: MARINE LA" CREW.
(THROYCH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDOS, Jan 13th.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
STRONG COMMITTEE AT WORK.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Jan. 13th.
internal China's
BRITISH INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE.
EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES DISCUSS MUTUAL
INTERESTS.
AN EPOCH-MAKING MEETING.
GENEROUS AND
EMPLOYERS MAKE
FAR-REACHING PROPOSALS.
(THROUGH REUTER'8 AOENCY, ] Despite
Lesbos, Jam 19th. troubles she is undoubtedly doing
The epoch-making confeterie bes a very large impors unde'an cotton yarn and piece goods of which tween a representative group of Britain is not obtaining anything employers and the General Council like her share, says the ADDUAL of the Trade Union Council, with, report on China by the Far Eastern
the object of promoting industrial Section of the Manchester Chamber
This pence, opened to-day at Burlington of Commerce, which adds: problem of ever increasing ex. House in private,
Before the Conference the Con petition, particularly on the part of Japanese exporters and local Chi- neee mille is engaging the atten-el of the T.U.C. had a three hours' tion of a speciniy strong committee discussion "on policy, when Mr. A. who are hopeful. by some form of combined effort, to stem the tide. Cook bitterly opposed the Cen- flowing against them.
AMERICA'S NAVY. TWENTY YEAR "PROGRAMME
CORRECTED ESTIMATE.
REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12th. In the House of Representatives. before the Naval Committer. Mr. Curtis D. Wiliar disclosed that the Savy Department has drafted a comprehensive rear building programme, of which "the five-year programme involving the expendi ture of 8:23,000,000 is only a part.
Enormous Battleship Outlay.
LATER.
In the course of his address to the Navy Committer, Mr. Wilbur said that the programme already given in detail would be spread over ten years, but that a much bigger programme providing for the replacement of. battleships would be introduced as soon as that was possible under the Wash- ingtoc Treaty.
The Royal Humane Society bas awarded its silver medals to three
The annual cost of battleship re of the crew of Submarine L. for
placement would be 0.188,000,000, saving the lives of 30 ChineseAggregating G.$3,000,000,000. aboard the steamier Treur in the Bins Bay affair on October 20th.
U.S. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13th. The venue for the Democratic Convention has been ixed "at Houston, Texas.
NICARAGUAN "REBELS"
KILLED.
U.S. MARINES AGAIN IN 'ACTION.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:] »
MANAGUA, Jan: 12th. Five rebels were killed in an engagement Dear Cuje between the forces of General Sandiso" and #joint patrol of United States Marines and Nicaraguan National Guardsmen.
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Aeroplane Bombs.
WASHINGTON, Jan 12th. Nine other rebels are report ed to have been killed by machine gun fire from an American aero- plane at Sandino's headquarters at Quilale..
An Englishman Killed,
STAL
hé
ferenar.
It is understood that one big Indon, with a membership el
right to accept the employers in- 300,000 challenged the Council's vitation, but the Council decided to proceed with its policy and consult the Unions later if neces
sary.
"The Opening.
.LATER. The Industrial peace conference
sat for three hours.
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EMPLOYERS' GENEROUS
PROPOSALS.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Reory, January 13th. Yesterday's conference on indus trial co-operation between an in- fluential group of employers and the General Council of Trades" Ption Congress entered on a feld of investigation re industrial re- organisation and industrial rela tions, and general satisfaction is expressed on beth sides se to the spirit displayed and the progress
made.
The Daily Herald (Labour organ) expresses the view that the confer CERT", may well prove to be mo man tous, in the history of British- industry.
It lasted three hours and a long
On the proposal of Mr. Ben joint report was afterwards issued. Turner, Inder of the Trades' Union Council. Sir Alfred Mond, of the employees group, occupied the chair, it being arranged that Mr. Turner should preside at the #ext meeting and that the chair should be occupied subsequently by Bir Alfred Mond and Mr. Turner alternately.
On Broad Lines...
In outlining the views of the em-
A jins official statement anys that on the motion of Mr. Binployers, Sir Alfred Mond expressed Turner, who is the Chairman of the T.U.C., Sir Alfred Mand was elected to preside.
Sir Alfred explained that the present in their employers were individual capacity and that the conference was to consider general lines of policy. He reviewed the problems to be examined, including the better organisation of industry
the view that the conference should consider not those problems directly implicated in particular industries, which must be dealt with by the industries themselves, but the whole question on a broader line of indus trint development. During the last generation the whole trend of in- dustry had altered. Changes had tended to eliminate the personal touch and the humane factor. These important factors must be kept in existence. Among general problems requiring investigation, he suggest
by beans of amalgamations, theede
health and unemploy- Methods to avoid trade disputes." Advisability of adopting a national permanent standing committee, of employers. and men to consult periodically on topics affreting industry."
The effects of rates and toxi on industry."..
introduction of new methods, the ment s transference or pensioning of dis- placed workers, the improvement of the security and status of the worker who should be given an in- turest in the business. He added that they could not expect to trente
To Benefit Workers. Among measures to benefit work- heaven on earth, but if they could give Britain freedom from indusers is advocated Consideration of means to improve their security trial disputes they would place the
and gatus." New avenues of employraent for Young
Workers councils to smooth out "Pensions in daily differences. old age." Participation on the basis that a worker was not merely entitled to a fixed percentage of wage but should share in the gen eral prosperity and progress of his industry."
Mr. Wilbur Questioned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13th. Mr. Wilbur later corrected his statement before the Naval Com- mittee and estimated the cost of the proposed vwenty-year battle- ship construction programme to annually not $198,000,000 $168.000.000. thus aggregating $2,300,000,000.
Previously a member of the Committee asked whether r. country, which had always been Wibur considered that the Ameri-leader in these matters, in the can Yary was at present a first forefront. class fighting force..
Labour's Co-operation. cruisers," replied Mr.
Then you consider the Navy is Mr. Ben Turner emphasised the not first-clace queried the mem importance of finding a just and ber. "Yes," answered Mr. Wil-lasting solution of industrial pro- hleins and of putting the country on the highway of prosperity.
bur.
"
"We need
Wilbur,
THE LATE MR. THOMAS HARDY.
TO BE BURIED AT WEST-
MINSTER ABBEY.
{THROUGH AKUTER'S AGENCY.)
is
"
LONDON, Jan. 19th. The remains of the late Mr. Thomas Hardy will be laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, an Monday, DUITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] Question Of Burial.
RUGBY, Jac. 12th." It is understood that the ques tion is being considered of offering Lurial in Westminster Abbey" for the remains of Thomas Hardy.
The late novelist, however, had MANAGUA, Jan. 13th. always expressed a desire to be Roy A. Johnstone, civilian inter-interred at Sticsford, near Darches- preter
the United States
ter, which under the name of Mill- with
his great of Marines, has reported that stock is the scene
an Englishmar
killed Dear
Wessex novels. Sandino's recent headquartera. Scores of telegrama from cele brities in English and European Self-Government Principle.
literature have "been received to- BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 13th day at Max Gate" Hardy's home A semi-official Note states that
al Dorchester, expressing admira if the Nicaraguan question is fan of the dead writer's genius and discussed at the forthcoming Fan condolence with Mrs. Hardy, American Conference the Ilavana
One of the firet was addressed by and Argentine delegation, while HM the King to Mrs. Hardy and abstaining" from prejudging the ran The Queen and I are grieved relations between Nicaragus and to hear of the and loas you have sus- the "United States, will make & tained by the death of your distin- declaration on the principle con guished husband, a loss that will foumably to Argentine's traditions be shared by all his countrymen in of respect for the right to self-hose literature his name will live government and independence of permanently. We offer you sister Republics.
deep sympathy in your sorrow."
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] Burial After Cremation.
ROBY, Jan. 13th The cremated remains of Mr. Thomas Hardy will be buried in Westminster Abbey on Monday afternoon. The consent of the Dean of Westminster was promptly given, after a conference with some of the dead writer's closest friends. including Sir James Barrie, and the proposal was telegraphed to Mrs. Hardy who accepted on the ground that although her bushand had ex- NEW Youx, Jan 12th. pressed a wish to be buried in his Mr. Robert Clarkson, aged 35, Stinsford Churchyard has been elected President of the home, the nation's desire in the Chase National Bank.
matter must be obeyed. General Clarkson began his career as a satisfaction is expressed that this should be menger boy in a brokerage last national honour
accorded to him.
SOVIET TEXTILE MILLS. (THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, Jan. 13th: The seven hour day is being in- troduced by another eight textile mills.
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FROM MESSENGER TO BANK PRESIDENT. (REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
bouse.
near
our
Sir Alfred Mund announced that the employers had appoint rd a Committee of seven, with him- self as Chairman, to Incilitate the work, and Mr. Turner then in
would timated that the T.I.C. appoint a similir Committee.
It was agreed that Sir Alfred Mond and Mr. Den Turner should preside at the meetings alternately.
LONDON FLOOD SUFFERERS.
£10,000 FROM BRITISH LEGION.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, Jan. 13th.
The British Legion has subscribed £10,000 for the relief of ex-Service sufferers from the London floods.. The Lord Mayor's fund amounts £18,000 and the Mayor of West. minster's to over £18,000.
The Prime Minister Summons A Conference.
Rosy, Jan. 12th.'
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מימד
Mr. Turner welcomed Sir Alfred Mond's statement and said that the Trades' Union Council would meet shortly to consider it,
A committee from rich side will then confer about further arranger, ments.
After yesterday's meeting Mr. Turner described the employers" proposals as exceedingly impressive and that the Trades' Union would accept them with unanimity.
THE BRITISH LOAN TO GREECE.
NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED.
[BRITIAN WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, Jan. 12th.
It is officially announced that the Greek Finance Minister has con- cluded his egotiation in London with the international financial sýne: dicate headed by the Hambros Bant relative to the Botation of a Greek loan and the issue will be innde in the near future.
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The loan will bear interest at six per cent., the total to be offered for subscription being £7,500,000 sterling,
The proceeds will be utilised mainly for currency stabilisation It is officially stated that on his purposes. A portion of the loan return to London from the country will also be employed for refugee the Premier took into personal con- purposek: sideration the situation arising of the recent flooding of the Thames in consultation with Sir Kingsley Wood, who is in charge of the Ministry of Health, in the absence: abroad of Mr. Neville Chamberlain.
out
"AN ANCIENT WEAPON
TO GO.
"
LANCE
ONLY FOR ARMY. CEREMONIAL PURPOSES.
Various measures taken lor relief of distress were reviewed and the Premier decided that the next step must be to summon as quickly as
[BEZZISH WIRELESS. SERVICE] possible a conference of various government departments and local
Rudny, Jan. 12th. and other authorities concerned in
An Army order states that it has the matter to review the situation been decided to abolish the lance and settle what action can "and
as a weapon of war, Henceforth should be taken to obviate the re- the lance will not be carried on currence of such loes of life and field training, but will be retained ss resulted by lancer regiments for ceremonial widespread damage
purposes only. Training in hand- from the recent disaster.
A conference has been summoned ling and use of this woupon other accordingly to meet at the Ministry than for ceremonial purposes will of Health on January 18th.
be discontinued forthwith.
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