STRONG AMERICAN NOTE TO NANKING.
SATISFACTORY END TO MANCHURIAN NEGOTIATIONS.
OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS FOR DISCUSSION.
FULL SESSION OPENS AT NANKING.
The American Consul has handed a strong note to‘Nanking, voicing the disapproval of the United States that the Nationalist Government has as yet taken no steps to fulfil its promises and vacate the American Consulates and other American property 'occupied by troops or by other persons. So far from doing so, in fact, yet further property has been seized. The American Goy. ernment is painfully disappointed at the failure of the" Nanking Government to carry out these obligations, while America is being treated as though she were an enemy country warring with China, whereas it is China's duty to protect such property,
According to the Fengtien delegates, who have now left for Daisen, all negotiations for the surrender of the Three Eastern Provinces have now been completed, and they are now returning to make final arrangements.
Vernacular reports give a list of outstanding resolutions which will be laid before the Fifth Plenary Session. They also state that at the preliminary meeting. Marshal Chiang Kai Shek proposed that the Session should open on August 9th as there were now sufficient members to form a quorum, After discussion this proposal was adopted. “
A later Reuter cable gives an account of the inaugural ceremony of the Fifth Plenary Session. Three special committees have been organised to deal with motions relating to party affairs, the govera- ment, and military matters.
U.S. PROPERTIES IN CHINA..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
4:
EARLY OPENING,
(Wuh Ter Yal Pao).
SHANGHAI, Aug. Sth.
In yesterday's preliminary meet. SHANGHAI, Aug. 8th,
ing many proposals were close.y The U.S. Minister is a strong investigated. Marshal Chiang Kai note to the Foreign Minister draws Shek proposed that the Plenary attention to the failure of the Session should begin to-morrow (5th) in view of the fact that, the Nationalist Government to fulail Executive members who had ar its promises, made on several occa rived in Nanking or Shanghai in the Scesion sions, to evacuate all Americanreadiness to attend
were sufficient to form a quorum. property occupied by soldiers or The proposal was then passed and others, and to prevent any further j adopted.
recurrencе,
DANISH' TREATY.
Mr. MacMurray points out that despite the Nationaliet Govern- (Wah Tez Fat Pao). ment's promises only a portion of
NANKING, Aug. 8th."" such properties have been evacu-
The Danish Minister has arrived ated, and even additional property and interviewed Mr. C. Wang has been seized. "He instances, us informally regarding treaty rev- alew among many," the Ameri-ion. The German Minister is ex-
pected shortly. ·
Can Church Mission, the Cathedral and other American properties in- 'cluding the Consulate at Nacking, the American Presbyterian Mis- eion's properties at Hsachowfu, Tsining and Shuatehfu at present occupied by the Chinese..
.
THE FULL SESSION.
(THROUGH RETKE'S 'AGENCY.]
NANKING, Aug 8th. The inaugural ceremony of the Fifth Plenary Session was held this Like. An Enemy.
morning, the presidium consisting. He adds that he is informed that of Tan Yen Kai, Yu Yiu Jen the occupation of additional pro- Chiang Kai Shek, Ting Wei Feng perties at Nanking and Chiakiang and Tai Chi Tao. Among subjects is contemplated, and American on the agenda for consideration was "property has been treated 35
the suspension of the rights and though Americs were an enemy privileges of Cheng Chien, and the country warring with China, where fixing of the date for the Nation as its full protection is an element- People's Convention. ary responsibility of the Chinese Government,
Yesterday the Secretariat of the Fifth Plenary Seseion telegraphed The American Government to Feng Yn tisiang, Yen Hsi Shan throughout has
the and Admiral Yang Shu Chwang displayed greatest forbearance, hoping that notifying them that they had been Chinese assurances will be made granted full rights as regular mem. good. The continued retention of bers and were privileged to submit American property, and especially proposals for consideration of the U.S. Consulate at Nanking, impression throughout the world, and has painfully disappointed the
has created the most unfavourable
American Government.
will attend whenever his presence Feng Yu Hsiang replied that he and opinion is requested. Yang Shu Chwang attended the first meeting this morning and is ex- pected to participate fully in the subsequent meetings. Yen Hai Shan "is not attending, but has requested his representatives to submit several proposals on his
Political Compotence. Therefore it is expected, "in evidence of the good faith and political competence of the Nation alist Government that no more behalf.
At yesterday's preliminary meet- American properties will be oor- pied, and that those already helding three special committees were will be restored to the free use of created to consider resolutions pre- their rightful owners.
sented to the Fifth Plenary Session. The first will study proposalṛ con- cerning party affairs and popular movements, the second will deal with resolutions concerning the relationship between, the Party and (BRITISH WIRELENA SKEVICE)
the Government as regards their respective functions, while the third Roosy, August 7th. Good progress has been made will take up resolutions concerning with the negotiations at Shanghai political and military affairs between the British and Chinese resolutions were referred to the Nationalist authorities for a settle frat, 5 to the second and 24 to the ment of the Nanking Incident, third committee.
BRITAIN AND NANKING INCIDENT.
when, during occupation by South-
ern Chinese troops, the. British
Consulate was attacked.
Agreement is now believed to be
within sight.
A Reuter's message from Peking anys it is understood that terma
have been arrived at, and that it
ting signatures to the document,
OUTSTANDING RESOLU-
TIONS.
(Wah Tudi Pas)."
SHANGHAI, Aug. 8th.
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The following are the outstand. the Plenary Session -
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th, 1928.
JAPAN'S REPLY TO NAVAL AGREEMENT SUBMARINE CREW
NANKING.
TERMS.
INFRINGEMENT OF GOOD.
UNCONFIRMED RUMOURS FROM JAPAN,
FAITH.
FURTHER STEPS.
....... (THROUGH REUTER'S AQENET.}
REVISION ON CONDITIONS.
(THROUGH IKUTER'S AGENCY,)
PEXING, Aug. 8th. The Japanese Minister has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the note of the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the date of July 19th. informing him that the Treaty of Commerce and Naviga- tion of 1896, the notes
tonnage of destroyere, and also thereta as well as the Supplement that size shall not exceed 1,800 ary Treaty of 1903 and its annexes tons.
3-The restriction of the gross expired on July 20th of this year, tonnage of acbmarines over 900 and accordingly proposing the con-tons and also that size shall not clusion of a new treaty.
exceed 1,800 to...
ASPHYXIATED.
FRANTIC EFFORTS OF RESCUERS.
HEROIC FORTITUDE.
(THZOUDE REUTER'S AGENCY.)
TOKYO, Aug. 8th.
HOME, Aug. 8th. As the result of frantic and un- The Naval Authorities are re-remitting toil, salvagere managed ported. to have hinted that the to raise the submarine P. after Anglo-French Naval Agreement in 34 hours' submersion. cludes:-
When the conning tower WAY A division of cruisers into opened, however, it VAS found two classes, those armed with guns that the entire crew of thirty-one over 6-inch, and those under.
was dead, all having
heen 2-The restriction of the gross asphyxiated. annexed
jubmarine F.I managed to com- The trapped crew of the Italias
municate by submarine telephone with the salvagers and their messages breathed
a spirit of heroic Fortitude. At first it was known that twenty-two were alive, but messages suddenly, ceased yes. terday morning.
It is also stated that the Nation alist Government have declared to act pending the conclusion of the new treaty in accordance with the provisional regulations promul-
gated by them.
The Reply.. In reply the Japanese Minister has the honour to quote under in- structions from his Government Article 20 of the Treaty (which states that unless a new tresty is within six months of negotiated ar term, the treaty shall remain in force for another ten years.) The noto continues "there is no stipulation for abrogation or expiry of the treaty."
Tarifs In Force.
It is natural therefore that the treaty can neither be abrogated nor terminated without special mutual consent and agreement between both parties Fürther it is ex
of the same article that it negotia pressly stipulated in the provisions tions for revision are not completed in six months, the treatey tariffs years-this admits no doubt that remain in force for a further tes
the treaty tariffs remain in force.
The Japanese Government having consistently held the above view, made it clearly known to the Wai chizoph of the Peking Government in reply to that Ministry's propoša! for revision of the treaty, and never failed to remind the Chinese
authorities of it on several sub- sequent occasions.
correct
JAPAN FRANKLY ALARMED.
THE SITUATION IN MANCHURIA.
BARON TANAKA'S STATEMENT OF POLICY.
POSSIBILITY OF ARMED ACTION.
Texro, August Sch. Baron Tanaka is his capacity as Foreign Minister, explaining the Manchurian situation to the Cabinet and Council, stated that Chàng Houch Liang bas temporarily given up the idea of compro- mising with the Southerners in accordance with unofficial advice from the Japanese Government,
Owing, however, to the activities of the anli-Japanese elements in the Mukden. Government and to the presure of Chiang Kai Shek, Chang was now in a most difficult position, though Baron «Haysehi had been instructed to explain Japan's fundamental-
policy and to attempt to secure an understanding.
Barco Tanaka expressed the hope that they would be able. to settle the situation peacefully, but intimated that in the event of Chang Heuch Liang ignoring Japan's good will, the Government would be obliged to take some positive measure, for the purpose. of protecting Japan's rights and interests in Manchuria
【THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] inercial Treaty, and so Nanking's attitude to Japan's note on this
| subject is being 'anxiously watched.
Diplomatic Difficulties.
-No restriction shall be placed on_warcraft under 600 1005...
The Naval spokesman,
when
Admiral Foschini personally asked to confirm this, stated that directed the rescuers, consisting certain parts were
and of fivo destroyers, tugs and power- others incorrect, but as the detailsful pontoons equipped with cranes
TOKYO, Aug. Bch. of the treaty were confidential he and divers. Eventually at 6.30 yea
Oficial sources intimate that was unable to say which He interday evening the mbmarine was Baron Hayashi's visit to Chang Another reason that Japan fears timated, however, that the restric raised to the surface. Rescuers Heach Liang was for the purpose a Mukden Nationalist compromise tion of the size of submarines to wearing gas masks entered, the of explaining the Premier's views at the present time is that she has 1,800 tona was incorrect.
conning tower and found all dead. on the China eituation. It is not yet recognised Nanking, and It is stated that Japan is now apparently killed by chlorine understood that he repeated the consequently if the Nationalists considering the matter and has fumes.
advice to Mukden not to become gain the control of Manchuria, intimated to the authorities that
compromised with the Nationalists | Japan will be unable to settle she is in general agreement with it. It is, however, doubtful whether THE
Manchuria somes under Nationalist sequently might be forced to adopt Japanese authorities are frankly possible disputes over this region perturbed at the possibilities if by diplomatic means, and con America will coneur.
rule with Nasking in its present drastic steps to protect her rights. frame of mind, as it is emphasised Under present conditions, on the that while Japan is not fundament other hand, questions concerning ally opposed to compromise, she Manchuris can be settled diploma-
tain too many hot-heads who are without resort to force. likely to force the party to adopt. radical measures such as the abro- gation of all Japanese agreements
it concerning Manchuria, they should gain control of that terri Armed Action.
NORTH POLAR
FLIGHT.
The expressed personal opinion will probably be referred to the League of Natione, after which it is possible that the Washington Treaty Powers will call another GREAT SCIENTIFIC RESULTS feare that the Nationalsts still con- tically with Chang Hagh Liang conference to consider the points raised.
$250,000 FROM HONG KONG GOVERN-
MENT.
EXTRADITION QUESTION.
{THROUGE REUTEE'S AGENCY.
MALMGREN'S NOTEBOOK
INTACT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
an
Rome, August 7th. General Nobile, the leader of the ill-fated Polar expedition of the Italian dirigible Italia, in interview with Press representa tives at Rome to-day, declared that the expedition had great scientific results of defnite value.
All the material collected on the first flight to the Pole had been
saved
SHANGHAI, August 8th. A Chinese named Carvalho, or alternatively Wong Pih Chun, was
He mentioned that the scientists arrested this afternoon on a.charge that he had defrauded the Hong on board the Italia finally succeed- The treaties and accompanying Kong Government of $250,000. Heed in calculating the horizontal documents being still in force, the will be brought up at the Procomponent of the magnetic field. Japanese Government deem it im: visional Court to-morrow morning Professor Malmgren's note-book possible to share the view of the when the question of procedure in had been found intact amid the Nationalist Government that the view of the absence of extradition wreckage of the gondola, and it had expiration of the term for treaty arrangements with Hong Kong willen found that his notes were de- negotiation coincides with the ex-probably be brought up/5-
cipherable. piration of those treaties,
Interim Regulations.
The Nationalist Government maintains it wish to rule during the interim period before the con clusion of the new treaty with provisional regulations, eccalled which have been unilaterally drawn up by them, bringing into practice the termination of treaties still in force."
Breach of Faith..
VIOLENT STORM IN FLORIDA.
All photographic material of the expedition preceding that which met with disaster was safe, but he was afraid that all the pictures taken on the last voyage of the Italia had been destroyed, with the MOUNTAINOUS SEAS AT PALM exception of one or two which show
BEACH.
ed a member of the crew throwing down the Milanese flag,at the North Pole.
(REUTEL'S AMERICAN SERVICE].
PALM BEACH, August 8th. A tropical storm on the Florida. coast revived memories of the hur ricane disaster two years ago.
This is on the part of the Nationalet Government not only an infringement of the terms of the treaty, which is inadmissible in the
Enormous seas throughout the light both of the treaty interpreta day pounded Palm Beach, and the tion and international, usage, but famous boulevard was momentarily also an outrageous act, disregard-expected to collapse Streets were ing good faith between nations, in flooded and the city deprived of which the Japanese Government light and power.
finds self absolutely unable acquieeee.
to
As for revision of treaties, how- ever, the Japanese Government in all sincerity is ready to negotiate with the Nationalist Government in view of the national aspirations of the Chinese people and also of the close relationship in every respect between the two countries.
CAR AMALGAMATION.
STUDEBAKER AND PIERCE
A
ARROW.
[REUTEL'S 'AMERICAN THEVICE)
NEW YORK, August 8th. This attitude of Japan has been virtual amalgamation has been affected between the Pierce. clearly shown by the fact that in
Arrow Motor Car Company and informal negotiations for treaty re- vision with Peking, the Japanese Studebaker Corporation, making Governinent endeavoured to facilit-the combination the fourth largest ate revision. by consenting several manufacturing group in the United times to an extension of the term States.
for negotiation, even after the ex piration of the original six months.
In this connection it must be point- ed out that revision was unfortu nately not effected chiefly because
political unrest in China.
of
Japan's Conditions,
BANKERS DETERMINED
MOVE
SINGAPORE STORE ON
FIRE.
·· HUGE »BUILDING GUTTED.
HEAVY DAMAGE,
"
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BINGATORE, August 6th..
tory.
Such action, it is pointed out could not be tolerated, and would probably necessitate armed action which Japan is most anxious to aroid Hence anxiety is felt lest Mukden and Nanking compromise at the present time.
These fears will be largely dis pelled if Nanking agrees to with draw the abrogation of the Cem
BRITISH GROWN
F
PRODUCE.
NEW MARKETING SCHEME,
GRADED AND MARKED.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
more
The Status Quo.
In short, Japan, desires nothing than the retention of tho status quo, and this can be retain ed by diplomatic means so long 15 Mukden is independent, but grave developments are foreseen if the Nationalists take control in their prosent frame of mind.
Japanese Note:"
A message from Nanking states that the Japanese Consul has hand- ed to C. Wang Japan's reply to the Chinese note of July 20th. The terms of the reply are not divulged.
STABILISING THE
PESETA.
BIG CREDITS GRANTED.
POWERFUL LONDON
SYNDICATE.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. }
MADRID, August 7th.
Ruoay, August 7th. The Government has appointed') a Committee to supervise the carry-
The Ministry of Finance official- ing out of the Act which has recently announces to-day that the lead- ly been passed by Parliament for ing bankers of London and New the grading and marking of York have agreed to extend very agricultural produce..
The Chairman of the Committee is Lord Darling, the well-known former Judge, and other members are Sir F. A. Joues, legal adviser to the Ministery of Agriculture, and Sir William Peat, the eminent chartered accountant.
The Committee will have power to authorise the use of a mark and
considerable credits to the Bank of Spain with a view to facilitating the control of currency exchange.
The scheme is backed by a London syndicate, headed by the Midland Bank, and which includes three others of the "Big Five" namely, Barclay's, Lloyd's and the West- minster Banka..
participating, has been organised The New York group which is by Morgan't, and comprises the leading United States banks.
A fire has completely destroyed a to suspend or revoke the right to huge packing store distributing use it in individual cases, if neces centre for shoes, rubber products, sary. It will watch the general Chinese millionaire, Taz Kah Kee. the Government on changes, as ex- etc., owned by the well-known working of the scheme and advise
It is estimated that the damage perience may prove to be necessary; control of Exchange, created by the totals
hundred thousand many dollars.
There were no fatalities.
COMPENSATION FOR SLATER.
EX-GRATIA ́PAYMENT BY TREASURY.
{THROCOH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, August 8th. The Treasury has granted to Oscar Slater, an ez-gratia payment (TEROJGH KRUTKE'S AORSZE,} of £6,000 in, consequence of his wrongful conviction and subsequent SHANGHAI, August 8th. If the Nationalist Government,
imprisonment. Slater has accepted About a hundred Chinese mer-the zuma. having regard to international
chants and bankers, representing as well fidelity
neighbourly. friendship, recognise the validity of the Shanghai, Nantae and Chapel ers' Association, and about sixty
FLIGHT.
the existing treaties by withdraw. Chambers of Commerce, the Bank ITALIAN AVIATORS CRASH is now merely a question of puting resolutions to be laid before ing their declaration to enforce Guilds, the party being headed by HEROES OF SOUTH AMERICAN
the provisional regulations, the Mr. Yu Tah Ching, is leaving for (1) Appropriate rewards be given Japanese Government is ready after which the text of the agree to the Northern Expeditionary gladly to agree to the proposal of Nanking this week to placa certain demands before the Fifth Plenary the Nationalist Government for Session of the Kuomintang.
and will not hesitate to effect such revision as may be considered appropriate.
ment will be published
Army "which has succeeded in
the overthrowing
Fenglicacao treaty revision, régime.
(2) The date be fixed for the burial ceremony of Sun Yat Ben's remains.
(3) Confirmation be made of the dismissal of General Ching Chien from membership of the CEC.
The demands will include the uniäcation of finances the disband. ment of troops, the establishment of a national budget, and the exer- cise of tariff autonomy, man
It is understood that this most
.:
(THROUGH REUTER'S 10XNOF.)
RIO DE JANIERO, Aug. 8th Ferrarin and, Del Prete, the Italian aviators, were seriously injured in an aeroplane accident. The former's legs were broken and the latter's jaw fractured and neck
SURRENDER OF MAN- CHURIA
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.1...
SHANGHAI, Aug. 8th. The Kua Min says that the four Fengtien envoys went to Nanking (4) Special committees bs or from Shanghai yesterday on their ganised to examine all proposals. way to Dairen," According to Lu (5) The date be fixed for the Wei Ting, one of the envoys, their calling of the 3rd Nationwide Kuo-tempt to enforce the provisional re mintang, the same cannot be said negotiations with the Government mintang Delegate Conference. gulations unilaterally, the Japanese about commerce and industry, -Council had been satisfactorily con- (6) The upholding of the Kuo Government declare hereby that which are wholly unrepresented.
cluded, and they were going back mintang's supreme power ever all they may be obliged to take much The move will have the effect of to make arrangements for the sur political and military power. The measures as they deem suitable for backing up Mr. T. Y. Soong's render of the Three Eastern Pro-slogan, Government by the safeguarding their rights and in efforts to have the country's
finances unified. Party" must be upheld.
terests assured by the treaties.
If, however, the Nationalist Gov- crnment will stick to its attitude and insist upon the expiration of the existing treaties, the Japanese unusual step is being taken owing injured, PATEN
Government cannot see its way to the fact that whereas the
vinces"
open to negotiation for a new students, labourers and militarists MORE FLOODS IN SIBERIA. treaty. Further, if the Nationalist are full represented in the Central Government should persistently at Executive Committee of the Kuo
CYCLONE FROM JAPAN,
【THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.])
"Moscow," August 7th. Fresh floods have occurred in various parts of Biberib, as a result of the cyclone from Japan.
The Spanish Finance Ministry states that the Committee for the
A Trade Committee has been set up. to deal with applications. A decree of June 25th, 1928, solicited this assistance from abroad with a national mark system is regarded
view to checking international as a great reform in the marketing
speculation' in the peseta. of British-grown produce.
The mark, which will identify the producs as British and guar
INDIAN GOVERNMENT antes a specified standard, will be
LOAN. a map of England with a circle enclosing the Union Jack. It will be applied, at the outset, to fruit, beginning with apples and pears, from September 1st. It will be ex tended to include a 'number, or other indication of identity, so that complaints can be followed up.
A GOOD RESPONSE..
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.).
ست محیم
BOMBAY, August 7th. Subscriptione to the Government of India Lean, opened to day and. The scheme is. voluntary one, will close on the 18th instant. but if goods should not conform
The Loan and bond issue, redeem- with the standard specified, the purable in 1934, total Its 350,000,000, chaser will be entitled to recover both being at 41 per cent, The, damages for breach of warranty or Loan is issued at 84 and the bonds
"at 971...
Applications received amount to breach of contract,
approximately Rs.220,000,000.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] IMPORTED TEA
LONDON, August 7th. The Board of Trade has referred to the Standing Committee, an ap plication for an Order-in-Council ta require marking of an indication of the origin of imported tea.
The Committee will consider whether tes should be marked on sale, on exposure, for sale, or on importation
THROUGH THE CANAL,
· [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SUEZ, August 7th; The Singapore festing dock, Having successfully negotiated the Canal, har arrived here.
The towage to Singapore will commence almost immediately.
2
ONE VICTIM RELEASED. BANDITS IMPATIENT FOR.
HANSOM
THROUGH ZEUTER'S 40KNUT.)
ATHENS, August 7th. In order to expedite the payment of the ransoms demanded, the bandits operating in the Janina. area have released. M. Melonas, the former Under Secretary of the Finance Ministry."
The brigands demand: 11,000,000 drachmae for the release of M.. Melns and M. Giras
M Meloras was released in a forest many miles from Janins.. which he reached only after the greatest difficulty.
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