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MANCHURIA'S HESITATION OVER NATIONALIST ALLIANCE.

CHIANG KAI SHEK'S DEPARTURE, FROM PEKING

DELAYED.

REFUSALS TO ACCEPT INTERIM REGULATIONS.

NAVIGATION RIGHTS AND CONSULAR JURISDICTION.

There are contradictory reports from the vernacular papers upon the attitude of Manchuria towards co-operation with "the Nationalists, but it seems quite clear that negotiations are not progressing smoothly, for Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek has beca compelled to postpone" his departure from Peking on this account. In spite of one cable stating that the Three Eastern Provinces have decided to ignore Japan's views and to fulfil their original intention of joining with Nanking, the general weight of evidence goes to show that Manchuria has listened to Japan's advice and has decided not to mingle with the chaotic" politics of China at present.

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Пeplies continue to be received to the Nanking proposals for treaty revision, which show that the various nations are sympathe- tic towards Nationalist aspirations. In every case however, the reply contains a refusal to recognise the temporary laws promul- gated by Nanking to cover the period before the negotiation of new treaties. The nations are unanimous in maintaining that the old treaties must continue in force until the new ones are ready to come into operation.

The British, American and Japanese Ministers, when asked their views on the abolition of consular jurisdiction and of rights of navigation in inland waters, where unanimous in their opinion that the time had not come for such action, and that consideral- tions of the safety of foreign residents made this impossible. BRITAIN, AMERICA AND

JAPAN.

(Tann Wen Tat Puo.).

SHANGHAI, July 24th. Mr. Kam Kai Hao, a staff mem- ber of the Foreign Ministry, has had an informal conversation with

the British, American and Japanese Ministers in connection with the problem of treaty revision.

Both

SOUTHERN ADVICE TO MANCHURIA.

(Wah To: Tai Pan);

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25th, 1928.

SHANGHAI, July 24th. Marshal Chiang Kai. Shek has telegraphed to General Chang Hauch Liang to the effect that he (Chang) should ignore, what Japan demands of him, as the Manchurian authorities have an absolute right|

to control the internal affaire of the British and American Ministers Manchuria. Marshal Chiang has

REORGANISATION PLANS.

COMBINE IN COTTON INDUSTRY.

100 MILLS CONCERNED.

(TEBOUGH REUTER'S AGENT.]

Losnos, July 23rd.. An extensive combine, aiming at the more económical working of Companies spinning American cot- ton, is on the point of formation in Manchester.

DUTCH RUBBER INTERESTS.

INCLUSION OF PRIVATE PLANTERS.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT.

(THROUGH RZUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE HAGUE, July 23rd In accordance with a promise made to a deputation from the Society for Safeguarding Dutch Rubber interests the Minister of the Colonies has forwarded a letter to the Governor-General of the

CANADA AND BRITAIN.

AMERICAN INFLUENCE ON THE INCREASE.

STEPS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

FURTHER SEARCH

EFFORTS.

NEW ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE AMUNDSEN.

U.S. EXPLORER SETS OUT.

(REUTER`S AMERICAN SERVICE?

NEW YORK, July 24th.

MR. WARWICK'S BODY FOUND.

CRASH ON DESOLATE MOOR.

STRUCK HILLTOP IN MIST?

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, July 23rd!

In a desolate spot in the hifly Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth, the well-country over" the Scottish border known airman who accompanied between Peebles and Moffet, Amundien on two Aretie fights, shepherd boy to-day found the has volunteered, to lead, an expedi- | hody of Mr. Guy Neville Warwick, the missing competitor "in the He has cabled asking the Ameri-King's Cup Air Race can Minister at Oslo to arrange Britain. for an acroplane to meet him at Bergen, from which he will go to the completely wrecked seroplane Tromsoc.

RUGBY, July 23rd. In the House of Commons, Amery, the Dominions, Secretary was questioned regarding the state ment by the Prime Minister attion in search of Amundsen. It is stated that it will control a hundred mills with six million Dutch East Indies emphasising the Ontario upon the way in whith spindles.

importance of including native

American influence and methods The Board will consist of busi-rubber in any eventual action for

wero permeating Canadian life, aess men drawn from every section the regulation of production.

The Dutch Government asked and whether His Majesty's Govern of the industry.

the East Indian Government to ment would co-operate in the pro: consider what measures would be posat for an Empire conference, of possible on the part of the Gov-men of affairs to review means of erament to include private plant strengthening Anglo-Canadian re- ers in its action. The Minister of lations. the Colonies mentions the desir ability of such planters agreeing on the importance of a fixed price and forming a voluntary organisa tion under the support of the Gov-

A comprehensive plan of action is being elaborated, including the purchase of cotton on the growing fields, ginning on the plantations and direct shipment to Lancashire. A forward policy will be follow el in salesmanship, thus bringing the consumer and producer into more direct contact.

Remission Of Duties.

In the event of the planters not agreeing to such an organisation, the Minister desires to be inform-

Mr. Amery said he had seen press reports of the speech by the Premier

of Ontario.

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As to the proposed Empire Coo- ference this was a Conference of business interests and was hardly. one in which the British Govern- ment could take the initiative, but

On the Government's initiative.ernmenb. the House of Commons bas agreed to the inclusion of a new clause in the Budget. granting relief in respect, of certain stamp duties ined as regards other possible mea they would always be glad to co-

onnection with Company reor ganisations.

This has been done in order to meet the wishes of the American section of the cotton spinning in dustry, which Mr. A. M. Samuel, Under Secretary to the Board of Trade, declared to be seeking to reorganise itself and its finances.

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BARDOLI RESISTS

TAXATION.

have agreed to remit the greater advised him to proceed with the GOVERNMENT'S FIRM STAND. part of the privileges formerly held original arrangements with the by the old treaties, but the Japan-Nationalist Government.

Up

to

eee Minister takes a different view. yesterday General Chang had not

As regards Consular jurisdiction replied to Marshal Chiang's tele- and the inland water navigation gram.

rights, all of them consider that it

is still premature to renounce such

special rights as in this the safety

of foreign residents in China is concerned.

CHIANG DELAYED.

(Wah The Fat Pao).

PREPARED TO USE ALL ITS POWER.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Poosa, July 23rd, Sir Leslie Wilson, addressing the Bombay Legislature, emphasised that his offer in connection with Mr. Kam then, further, proposed

SHANGHAI, July 2ith.

the Bardoli dispute was definite In view of General Chang Hsuch to them that after the abolition of

Alluding to "recent and final. Consular jurisdiction. "pecial Liang's endden breach of the ar

he said the issue might appear courts" could be set up in many rangements by which the Man speeches, writings and actions" leading cities, like Canton. Han- churian Government should have

whether His Majesty's writ was to kow, Peking and Shanghai, to introduced the Nationalist regime in

run in a portion of the Dominions which all legal matters concerning the Three Eastern Provinces. Mar.

or the edict of some unofficial body Chinese and foreigners could be ehal Chiang Kai Shek will stay in

to be obeyed." If that is the issue yubmitted for judgment.

Peking for a few days more in the Government is prepared to The Ministers have promised to order to watch immediate developmeet it with all its power."

consider this question.

FRENCH TREATY.

(Tsun Fan Fat Pao.)

SHANGHAI, July 9th..

The French Minister has

com:

ments.

"

Sir Leslie Wilson asked the members, on behalf of their stituents, to decide within a fort night whether they would accept the conditions,

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Government Support.

sures, such as the restriction of production, a temporary increase in export duties or the control of production by the Government of the Dutch East Indies.

SINGAPORE · NOT

AFFECTED.

IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

SINGAPORE July 24th. The local rubber, market way not affected by the Dutch Colonial Minister's letter.

It is generally considered that the recommendations come from the Home Government, which does not appreciate local conditions, where as to include native growers in the restriction scheme would be prae- tically impossible.

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GREEK FOREIGN POLICY,

FRIENDSHIP FOR ITALY.

A PACT SUGGESTED,

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

ATHENS, July 24th. In his speech at the opening of the Électoral campaign, M. convenizelos emphasised Greece's de- sire for close relations with Italy He said that Greece would gladly sign a pact with Italy, directed against no third party but serving as a stable foundation for streng- thening friendly relations.

TO IGNORE` JAPAN?

(Wah Te Tat Pao).

SHANGHAI, July 24th.

In the House of Commons ques- The Fengtienese authorities are municated a. Note to the Chinese reported not to care what Japan tions were asked referring to Sir Foreign Misietry in reply to the may say, but have decided immedi Leslie Wilson's speech as regards latter's recent Note. In this Nate ately to proceed with arrange

Earl Winterton (Under-Seere- he declares that the French Gov-ments for co-operation with ernment is willing to meet China's Nationalist Government. Kirin and tary for India) said that if the aspiratione in concluding a new Heilungkiang provinces will fly the conditions mentioned by Sir Leslie treaty governing Sino-Annamite Nationalist flag first while Fengtien Wilson were not satisfied the Bom-

commercial relations on land. It will follow at a later date. cannot, however, recognise the Chi-

nese Government's arbitrary action

in abruptly abrogating the treaty.

'U.S. FORCES IN CHINA.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,)

the

Bardoli.

bay Government would have the full support of the Government of India, and His Majesty's Govern- ment. in enforcing compliance of the law and crushing the move- ment. which would then clearly be exposed as one directed to coercing the Government and not represent ing reasonable grievances.

AMERICAN CRITICISM.

(Wah Te Yat Pao.)

SHANGHAI, July 24th. Mr. Hayashi's warning to General SHANGHAI, July 24th. Chang Hsueh Liang has raised

JAPAN'S DIPLOMATIC Orders have been received to re- criticiem in the diplomatic circle

CHANGES. duce the number of United States at Peking. The American Minister marines in China from 3,800 to made, the following statement re-

NEW AMBASSADOR TO LONDON. 2,600, by evacuating 1,200 from garding Japan's design on Man churia: The foreign Powere con Tientsin to America shortly.

[THROUGH REUTZA'S AGENCY.] It is understood that this order cerned in the Washington Protocol is the result of Admiral Bristol's have solemnly agreed not to inter-

Toxro, July 24th. recommendation that the China fere with China's politica

Mr. Tsuneo. Matsudaira will be situation does not at present re- Japan's latest action towards Man installed as Ambassador to London and Mr. Katsuji Debuchi na Am- quire the maintenance of the churia is in all respects indicativebassador to Washington this after United States forces at their pre-of the fact that Japan has designs noon. The former will not proceed sent strength.

to his post until after the Corona tin, while Mr. Debuchi will prob ably leave in October.

on Manchuria."

DEPARTURE POSTPONED.

(THROUGH REUTER'8 AGENCY.J

TROOP DISBANDMENT.

SHANGHAI, July 24th..

(Wah Tez Tat Pao).

But

!

At the same time, Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, instead of proceeding to Sweden, to which he was appointed some months ago, will succeed Mr. Debuchi 14 Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. It is The first stage of the troop dis-anticipated that his wide first-hand

SHANGHAI, July 24th..

A Kuo Min message from Peking étates that, owing to delay in the Manchurian negotiations, Chiang Kai Shek's departure has again been postponed. It is now under- bandment scheme will soon be put stood that he leaves with Yen. Hei into operation by the 1st Army Shan on July 27th for Tientein, Group, in which about 30,000 troops proceeding thence to Nanking by.

are to be disbanded.

sca,

knowledge of China will be particu. larly valuable at the present time.

It is understood that Viscount pointed to succeed Mr. Yoshida as Kimitomo Mushakoji will be up.

Minister to Sweden very shortly.

SPYING FOR SOVIET.

HEAVY SENTENCES ON LATVIANS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

RIGA, July 23rd

Of twenty-eight persons tried at'} a Military Court at Ryejitaa on a charge of espionage on behalf of the Soviet Government, four, including

operate with any other Govern- ments in the Empire in schemes for the development of trade.

Questioned regarding the trade mission to Australia, Mr. Amery said His Majesty's Government would be glad to give sympathetic consideration to an invitation by any other Dominion Government for the despatch of a similar mission:

Mr. Amery stated that last year assisted to

7,215

were women

Canada under the Empire Settle ment Act. In respect of the as sisted passage of these settlers, the British Government had incurred an expenditure of £70,939 while the eash expenditure of the Canadian Government was £21,000.

In addition, the Canadian Gov ernment incurred an expenditure in espect of the provision for after- care for a period of five years,

BUDDHIST STUDIES BY SOVIET.

CONFERENCE "AT LENINGRAD. "

(THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENCY.}

LENINGRAD, July 23rd. The Academy of Science has founded an Institute for the study

of the Buddhist culture of Tibet, Mongolia, China, India and Japan. The Institute is compiling the World's first encyclopedia of Buddhism.

An International Congress for the study of Buddhism is being. convened in Leningrad in the

summer.

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MODIFIED BETTING BILL.

BIG TAX REDUCTIONS.

[RRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)

RUGBY, July 23rd.

The Citta di Milano has gone to Norway to land the rescued sur- vivors from the Italin, after which she will return to Spitzhergen and continue the search for the other missing men.

INHUMAN TREAT- MENT OF ITALY.

round

Some distance from the body was

in which he crashed while on the last stage of the fight from New- castle to Renfrew.

The body was found on the top of a sharp peak 2,761 feet above sea-level on Broadlaw Hill, a well- Known landmark between Peebles ard Selkirk, and the machine was

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Mariano's right. foot has been amputated, but his health is im-smashed and piled up on the hill- proving

side..

Mr. Warwick had been missing for three days, and the failure to discover the disaster earlier is ex- plained by the fact that the scene of the tragedy is seldom traversed, the nearest house being over two and a half miles away. The body was half hidden in the heather,

MUSSOLINI'S PROTEST.

THANKS TO ITALIA'S "

RESCUERS.

(TAROTOR RITER'S AGENCY.]

ROME, July 23rd.

London Barrister,

Mr. Warwick was a London bar-· rister, who abandoned his legal practice in January in favour of civil aviation, and it is learned that he first became acquainted with flying while in Egypt during the war.

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The only explanation of the dis- aster is that he struck the moun- tain-top during a mist.„,.

We cannot help protesting against the anti-human' wave of feeling against Italy, dashed upon the protagonists of the unhappy Polar enterprise of the dirigible Italia, declared Signor Mussolini, at a Cabinet meeting to-day, in em. phasising that no enquiry will be held until everything possible has plane was wrecked lies directly in been done to find the remaining. castaways

Broad Law Hill on which the

a straight line between Newcastle and Renfrew, the route of the last- tap of Friday's stage of the air

Signor Mussolini also made clear that when an enquiry is held- it will be held in Italy by Italians.

race.

Theories Of The Accident. The airman was dead right in Any other suggestion must be

his reckoning when disaster over- regarded as absurd and offensive,.

took him. He was passing over, and if anyone proposed it, it would

mountainous country which in the be immediately repelled."

event of engine trouble offered The-Duce expressed the deepest little chance of a safe landing. thanks to all who had participated

It is possible that he was look- in the work of rescue, particularlying for ground to make a forced to the members of the crew of the landing, but had been compelled to Russian ice-breaker Kassin, who continue until his machine crashed. saved Majors Zappi and Mariano

It is also thought possible that he and afterwards the party led by crashed into the hill in the mist Lieut. Viglieri.

Signor Mussolini respectfully and sorrowfully, saluted Professor. Malmgren.

SOVIET RESCUERS OF "ITALIA.""

VISIT TO AMERICA,

¡THROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Moscow, July 23rd.

while flying low in searching for a safe landing ground.

Mr. Neville leaves a wife and three children.

BRITAIN'S POLICY IN EGYPT.

QUESTIONS OF INTERNAL

-POLITICS.

NO STATEMENT TO MAKE.

M. Chicherini has consented to a (THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.) request by the Russo-American

Chamber of Commerce to allow Professor Samoilovitch, the leader

LONDON, July 23rd.

"I have no statement to make of the Soviet polar relief expedi-on recent developments in Egypt.

As forecasted on the passing of two Chiels of Latvian Frontier | the Totalizator Bill, a move was

tion aboard the Krassin, and Capt. The attitude of the British Govern- Pasts, were sentenced to death, four made in the House of Commons to Tehuknovsky, who rescued Mariano ment remains unchanged.

to imprisonment for life and aïne day to reduce the betting taxes to terms varying from 3 to fiften

year

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INDIAN TRAIN WRECKERS. FURTHER OUTRAGES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

MADRID, July 23rd. The South India Railway Strikers.

reported to have wrecked passenger trains at Kodaikanal and Tuticorn.

Casualties are reported in both cases, but at present no details are available

are

SIR CECIL CLEMENTI. RECEIVED AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

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It re

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gards the Egyptian Parliament and Constitution primarily matters for the King of Egypt and the Egyptian people to determine."" This was Sir Austen Chamber- lain's reply to three questions in the House of Commons to-day re- NO RAIN FOR FIFTEEN DAYS.garding the suspension of the

Egyptian Parliament.

DROUGHT IN ENGLAND.

On the report stage of the and Zappi, to visit the United Finance Bill, Mr. Winston Chur- Staten chill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, which was to reduce the betting tax moved a new-clause, the effect of

from October 1st next, for credit betting from three and half per cent. to two per cent., and for course betting from two per cent. to one per cent.

He hoped the reduction in the duty would add to the efficiency of the tax and that there would be Jess evation.

If a practical scheme of grading licences were, to be devised that scheme would supersede either in whole or in part the reduced per ventage. The rate of duty upon the totalisator had not been mettled at the present moment.

[BRITISH WINKLESS SERVICE]

Rugay, July 23rd.

Britain's Policy. [BRITISH WIBKLERS BERVICE.]

In the course of his remarks on the Egyptian crisis, Bir Austen Chamberlain said he had had some

As a result of the continuous hot previous indications of what was weather, which at present shows no going to happen, and Lord Lloyd,

signs of a break, a state of drought the British High Commissioner, and he had carefully refrained is officially declared, fifteen days from expressing any opinion or

tendering any advice. baring passed without rain.

It had been the consistent policy As soon as the new body was London's sources of water, how of His Majesty's Government to constituted, the Government would

ever, make the capital safe from refrain, as far as possible, from begin an examination with them,

interference in purely Egyptian water famine, affairs and to safeguard only those and see what was a fair proportion any danger of a LONDON, July 23rd. +

which they might properly take though its normal consumption of interests which Britain had to maintain and those obligations, His Majesty, to-day received Bir The now clause was read a second

water is 260 million gallons per which it was Britain's duty to Cecil Clementi at Buckingham time by 189 voter to 11 and was

day. added to the Bill.

fulfil Palace.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]