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DR. CHAO HSIN CHU ON CHINA'S FOREIGN POLICY.

ENGLAND AND UNITED STATES READINESS FOR TREATY REVISION.

OTHER NATIONS "COMING INTO · LINE."

SHANGHAI SUGGESTED AS TEMPORARY

DIPLOMATIC CENTRE.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, August 3rd.

The Canton vernacular Press publishes to-day the report of a long interview which its Shanghai correspondent had with Dr.". Chao Hain bu, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nation- alist Government and Commissioner for Foreign Affairs of Kwang- tung. The interview throws a considerable light on the present tendency of China's diplomatic relations with the Powers as well as the work that is being done in the way of treaty revision. Dr. Chu is of opinion that the Legations should be moved temporarily to Shanghai and when new buildings can be completed to Nanking.

A free translation follows:- "I understand," the interviewer said, "that the American Consul General at Shanghai, recently went to Nanking to confer with you on

"What degree of progress has been made in regard to the negotia tions for new treaties with Den mark, France, Portugal, and Spain

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1928.

DR. WANG CHUNG HUL.

RETURNING TO NANKING. FROM CANTON.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.)

CANTON, August 23rd. DA Wang Chung Hui, Minister of Justice of the Nationalist Gov-

Lernment who has been visiting Canton, his home town, left the city for Hong Kong yesterday afternoon at 4.30 on board the as Sai On From Hong Kong the Minister of Justice will proceed to Shanghai and thence to Nanking to resume bis office duties. Some thirty leaders of the Canton re gime, including Messrs. Fung Cho Man, Li Msn Fan, Luk' Hing Ki Li Taing, Li Man Hin, and Mak Choo Shu bade him farewell at the wharf and Mr. Fung Cho Man, the Finance Commissioner, and Mr. Li Man Fan, the acting Chairman of the Canton Political Council came with the Minister, to Hong Kong.

CHARGE OF KIDNAP-ROUND THE POLICE

PING.

FOUR CHINESE ON TRIAL.

AN $800 RANSOM,

Four Chinese faced the Obiet ........

Justice Sir Henry Gollan, at the Supreme Court yesterday on a charge of kidnapping a boatman on May 13th at Lung Kau Tan.

Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assist ant Attorney-General, conducted the case for the Crown and Mr. Hin Shing Lo appeared for the defendants.

Before the case was opened, His Lordship said that he would have to be satisfied that the case within the limits of his jurisdie tion. Mr. Fitzroy replied that the complainant and his wife were in Deep Water Bay on the night in question, but at about midnight they left and went to fish at Lung Kau Tan

COURTS.

SHIP'S COOK FINED $25.

SEQUEL TO FIGHT ABOARD

5.8. " HARUNDA.”

The cook of the as. Harunda

Mr. W. Scho was charged before held at the Kowloon Magistracy

yesterday morning for assaulting another cook on board with a chopper.

The defendant said that the com- plainant struck him with his Ast fret and he picked up a chopper and hit back.

It was stated that the quarrel was

over a loan made to the complain- ant by the defendant. According to the medical certificate the com plainant was not seriously injured.

His Worship convicted the defen- dant and imposed a fine of $25 and

diplomatic matters. May I know and for the settlement of the Nan Nationalist Government to investi- boat with six men in it, among bound over both parties to keep.

king incident with France and with Italy 1"

Explaining the case Mr. FitOF stated that at about 4 a.m., another them the four prisoners, came along- side the complainant's boat. The the peace for one year. His Wor prisoners took complainant away, ship also remarked to defendant and when the wife protested, they that even if the complainant struck told her to go to Lin Tin Island and negotiate for her husband's him he had no right to use a release, and that when she got there, she was to ask for one Tam Mei

Dr. Wang arrived in Canton last Thursday morning from Europe where he was sent by the

what was his exact mission ↑ "

gate the legal system of the West His mission to Nanking," the

with a view to introducing the best Vice-Minister replied, "was to Opinions are gradually becam-portions to Chins. He was lavish The attitude of entertained during his short discuss the repairing of the Ameri- ing concordant.

sojourn in the city. He wanted to can Consulate and its re-opening."

these countries towards China bas stay in Kwangtung, his native been decidedly friendly. I believe province, for some time longer but the day is not far distant when had to go in response to the urgent telegrams sent him by the Nation- everything will be settled to the alist Government, requesting him satisfaction of all concerned."' to proceed to Nanking at once. This was because Mr. Tsai Yuen

Complainant's wife told her Pei, the acting Minister of Justice SETTLING THE NANKING

has resigned to travel abroad and brother what had happened and the Ministry has no one in charge. the latter went to the island and Mr. Tan Yen Kai then sent a telemet the prisoners and also saw the gram to Dr. Wang on behalf of the

complainant in a bost. The pri Government, requesting him to re-

soners told him that $800 was the turn to the capital at once.

sum they wanted before they would set the prisoner free, and that the

"What was the result?""The American Consul-General hopes to see the repairs completed within one or two months from date, and an American Consul again sent to Nanking at the end of that time. We have accepted his proposals and the results may be considered very satisfactory."

THE U.S. AND TREATY REVISION.

- What has been the attitude of the United States towards treaty revision" be interviewer asked.

The United States Government bas promised to send a delegate to discuss terms of a new treaty," Dr. Che replied. "The Nationalist Government wanted to appoint Dr. C. C. Wu who was in Washington, not so very long ago, as China's

INCIDENT.

"Was the text of the settlement of the British-Nanking incident worded the same as the Amarican settlement" the interviewer asked. "The Notes on the settlement of

the "Nanking insidents between SHANGHAI AS DIPLOMATIC money must be paid to a certain

China and Great Britain were very similar in text to the American

Note," the Vice Minister-replied. It is to be noted that Great Britain, in its reply, has inserted the clause the British Government is prepar- ed in due course to enter into negotiations with the Nationalist Government through duly authoris

treaty revision'."

CENTRE.

man in Macao.

chopper.

ADAM BLAMES EVE!

Two fukis of a junk appeared before Mr. W. Schofield for being in possession of 29,000 * My Dear" brand cigarettes, and 24,000 Three Star" brand cigarettes. The con traband was found expcealed under the deck boards of a junk at Cheung Sha Wan

The defendante said that they knew the cigarettes were on board but did not know that the duty had not been paid on them. The duty was stated to amount to a little over $215.

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The defendants pointed out a

said put the contraband on board. woman in the Court whom they

Envoy Plenipotentiary to negotiate ed representatives on the subject of gravity in China. Our Ministry of out to the constable. This man The woman was called by his Wor

with the American Government. But he has gone to Europe and is on his way back to China. I am afraid that the Government has to alter its original plans and appoint Who some one else to the post.

will be appointed, and the place i and time of the negotiation are matters not yet decided."

"Is there any actual benefit to be derived from the insertion of such

a clause f" the interviewer asked.

BRITAIN'S LEAD."

"Yes," Dr. Chu replied." You see so long as the Sino-British treaty has not "expired, we cannot declare its abrogation or termina DR. CHU RETURNING TO

tion. All we can do is it request CANTON.

for revision. It is therefore grati- "When will you return to "Can-fying to note that the British Gov-

ton1"

I shall return to Canton within this month. I have to settle certain outstanding matters in connection with my work as Commissioner for Foreign Affairs of Kwangbang, Superintendent of the Canton Cus- toms, and as a member of the Pro- vincial Council of Kwangtung be- fore I can come to Nanking to servo the Central Governe TO GO LATER TO TOKYO.

"I understand," the interviewer continued, "that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has definitely decid ed to appoint you Minister to Japan. Is that right?"

"Quite right," the Vice-Minister replied, "and I have already ac cepted the appointment, but the Government has not as yet officially announced my appointment to the Tokyo post. This is because the list of China's ministers to foreign lands is not yet decided upon and the Government cannot very well announce my appointment alone,

In the meantime I am going back to Canton.".

NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE POWERS.

Are any other nations following the United States and Great Britain in their willingness to negotiate new treaties with us based on justice

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The brather left the robbers' "There is one thing we can do.' Dr. Chu replied," and that is to haunt and reported the matter to declare that prior to the establish the Hong Kong Police who sent a ment of Legation Quarters in Nan constable to Macao to investigate. king, the foreign representatives should proceed to Shanghai to carry The prisoner was taken from place on diplomatic business with the to place until they stopped at Nationalist Government. In this Macao, where the brother saw one case Shanghai would temporarily become the centre of diplomatic of the prisoners and pointed him Foreign Affairs would still remain was arrested and from information in Nanking, but our Foreign Minis ter and Vice Ministers can very supplied the other three were ar- weil travel to and fro between Nan-rested and the prisoner rescued. king and Shanghai. The existing The case for the defence was Foreign Office in Shanghai can be.

that the whole matter was a "put amplified to meet the new need. All the national occasions, however, up" job and that three of the must be observed in Nanking, and defendants were relatives of the the foreign representatives will be requested to proceed to the new complainant's wife. capital to participate in the solemn ceremonies But apart from this, other diplomatic mattere can be very well transacted in Shanghai.

The case this morning.

was adjourned until

ALLEGED DETENTION OF

TWO CHINESE.

MR. M. E LO'S PROTEST

AGAINST THE I. & EV

OFFICE.

believe if this plan is proposed to the Peking Legations, they will most likely acquiesce and cothe en ernment of its own accord has pro- masse. In making their headquar mised to negotiate a new part finding suitable housing accommo ters in Shanghai, the problem of with us. This should be an excel-dation does not present itself. lent example to the rest of the Furthermore, the countries which treaty nations to set in the same they represent will have no cause to way towards treaty revision. I suspect that they are hiding them- these outstanding international pro- selves in Peking. As they are the blems can be settled without official representatives of their

Mr. M. K. Lo who appeared be involving any infringement of

countries in China, naturally they fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the detrimental to her national honour, of the Nationalist Government and China's sovereignty or in any way are expected to be near the seat Central Magistracy yesterday on it would be wise to have the constant touch with its high behalf of the Tai Tung Distillery settled, the sooner the better." officials. It would not be satisfac made a protest against the deten

tory to have a Consul-General oration by the Imports & Exports secretary doing the direct official business and reporting to Ministers, Department of two of the Tai Such a round-about and indirect Tung's fokis. way is not favoured in diplomatic circles".

Have you any new plans," the interviewer asked, "in your for- eign policy?

It is my plan to break with and avoid the reversal of the bad habits which characterized the de- funct Peking Foreign Ministry in its management of China's dipo matic affaire. But I have already pointed this out in a recent speech.

THE LEGATIONS AND NANKING.

method," the interviewer inquired, Do you think there is any of inducing the Peking Legations to move to Nanking."

"But this would be equivalent to making Shanghai the diplomatic centre of the Nationalist Govern-

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His Worship imposed a fine of $300 with the alternative of three months hard labour.

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THROWING STONES.

As unemployed house boy was, fined $15 at the Kowloon Magis tracy yesterday morning for having thrown stones into the basement | of No. 1, Armend Buildings, to the danger of the inmates. The com- plainant was an amah in the ema ploy of Dr. J. E. Dovey. The de- fence was that the stones were thrown to attract the attention of the house boy of No. 9 a friend of defendant. Police evidence was given to the effect that presious complaints had been made of stores being thrown into the base-

ment.

STOLEN TROUSERS,

Mr. Lo said that the Tai Tung Distillery Egured recently in a Court case and Wednesday, A thief was seen pulling on a according to his instructions from pair of trousers which he had the Manager, the accountant and stolen from No. 134, Tai Nam CAPITAL TAKES TIME TO a fuki were taken away in a motor: Street. When challenged he ad

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car to the Imports & Exports mitted that he had gained access Office.

by a drain pipe early in the morn- ing.

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realize it takes time to build a "No," said Dr. Chu, "You must

Mr Lo said that his brother,

capital. When the United States Mr. Horace Lo, tried to see Mr. was formed, Washington was de Lloyd the same day at about noon, The Peking Legations," theclared to be its capital. But the Vice Minister replied, seem to be sliced could not be moved un tas but was informed that Mr. Lloyd clinging on to their attitude of the capital had to be built and was taking statements and could hesitation. But the new capital is equipped. Consequently Philadel not see Mr. Lo. lacking in good housing accomphis was chosen to carry on the

Mr. M. K. Lo also went to see modations and until the proper government until the new capital time has arrived, I think it would could be buils and equipped We Mr. Lloyd and the conversation led be unwise to remove than to Non-have no right to "orce the Peking to Mr. Lloyd declaring that, the king"

Legation staffs to move into Nan police had a night to detain any But if the foreign representa-king. But in a few years from now tives stay in Peking, depending when all the necessary Legation person for 48 hours. "The Im upon their respective Consuls to Quarters shall have been built and ports & Experts Office were not transmit dispatches to and from comfortably equipped, we should the Police and they have no right the Nationalist Government, will be disappointed if they don't come not this lower the dignity of theply with our wish, and move to

to refuse detained men the aasist- nation ↑

Nanking. We are not satisfied ance of their legal advisers."" "Burely, it would," Dr. Chu Te with Peking as the capital because

The prisoner. "on being charged before Mr. W. Schofield pleaded

guilty and a sentence of three

months hard labour was passed. The defendant had had a previous, conviction and several other stolen. articles were found on him at the time of arrest,

BAD LANGUAGE.

Mr. W. O. Hung, a newly en rolled solicitor appeared on behalf

and reciprocity the interviewer lied, "the proper thing for them of the dominating influence of the Mr. Lo also said that he had of a Chinese who was summoned

asked.

In addition to those two big Powers, Dr. Chu replied, there aro Italy, Belgium, and Holland. These countries are likewise willing to conclude new pacts with us on -mutually reciprocal lines. But the time and place for the conclusion of these new instruments have not "as yet been decided upon.'

to do would be to come to Nanking Legation Quartera That is why heard that the men had been

in person and deal directly with Nanking was selected as the capital charged and were refused bail. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of of China It is to be hoped that He could not see the men in Court. the Nationalist Government.”” the foreign representatives

at

***But what can you do to remedy Peking will come to Shanghai and the situation, in view of the fact deal directly and personally with that the necessary Lezation. Quar, the Nationalist Government. It is ters and equipment are not yet comfurther hoped that the Nationalist plated in the new capital

Government will adopt my views in "Jontinued on nezt Golumn). this respect.'

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