THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1929.
MR. STIMSON'S “MYSTERY MESSAGE." CHINA AND WORLD-
NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT IN MOSCOW.
JAPAN ALSO. IN "THE DARK.
MEDIATION OFFERS NOT WANTED.
["D.P/"" Special Service.] ·
Mediation Not Wanted.
SHANGHAI, July-23.
WAR
CHIANG KAI SHEK'S PROPHECY.
"MUST PLAY MAJOR PART."
[United Press.
Peking. July 20.-Another great world war will occur not later than Moscow, July 4
It is reported from Nanking that 1944, and China must be ready to As regards Mr. Stimson's report the Chinese Minister to Berlin replay a major role in this coming ed warning regarding the Kellogg ports that the Soviet Ambassador conflict, General Chiang Kai Shek, Past provision, complete mystifican Berlin has informed him that bairman of the National Govern tion prevails here. The Foreign the Soviet Government does not ment, told cadets in the National Office repeat that they have received welcome mediation by the Kellogg Military Academy in Peping. no communication from America
Although Chinese reporters were Pact Power, but prefers to enter From non-official sources is into direct negotiations for settle-present when General Chiang maade learned that apparently the whole ment of the present trouble. this prediction, the speech did not appear in the local Chinese Press, procedure was informal. It in sing
China Wants Peace,
as the head of the Government at gested that M. Briand took the
PARIS, July 93.
Nanking requested reporters not to initiative in asking Mr. Stimson
o a visit to whether he was agreeable to such
alarm the general public. print it, since it might unduly
proceedings being taken, and upon receiving an affirmative reply, M.
Briand made proposals to China and Russia without mentioning Mr.
Stimson's name.
The newspaper Pravda says that this sudden pacific gesture on the part of Imperialistic nations is It ggest that Russia's answer to France was in-
very auspicious.
terpreted as covering Mr. Stimson's warning," and wae transmitted to f Washington accordingly. Russia, however, sent, no Note upon the sub- ject to America.-United Press.
Nations Now In Contact, (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
∙PEFING, July 24.
In the
course
M, Briand. the French Foreign Minister, this morning, the Chinese Minister thanked M. Briand for his
intervention with a view to a peace ful settlement of the Sino-Soviet dispute and assured him that China would respect her international en- agements in regard to the League of Nations and as a signatory to the Kellogg Pact.
He affirmed that China's only iden was to settle the difference by
pacific means.
Soviet Employees Arrested,
Tony, July 23, Advices from Harbin disclose that over three hundred Soviet em- ployees of the Chinese Eastern Rail- way have been arrested on a charge Mr. Sun Fo, interviewed by Chi-of stirring up their compatriots nese Pressmer. this morning, stated against the Chinese authorities. that China and Russia were in con- ' Forty-two other Russians, includ. tact in Berlin through their respec- ing eight women, have been arrest- tive Legations. He hoped they would ed at Pogranichanya and other find a basis for negotiations,
M. Melnikov, Corsul at Harbin, who was held up by the Chinese thrown into prison. there for some days, passed through Manchuli on July 23, for Rusein."
Manchuli advices are that the last international mail there from Europe arrived on July 15. more is expected.
places, on similar charges. Thes have been brought to Harbin and
Wanking's Denial.
NANKING, July 24.
It is authoritatively stated that No the reports that the Chinese author- ities plan to employ" White "
M. Spilvanek, the Consul General Russians to invade Soviet territory here, has left the German Legation and taken over the Soviet Embassy. are absolutely without foundation.
It is positively asserted that China has no intention of waging war upon Russia and will not coun- tenance any idea of backing the
No "Slight " To Japan.
WASHINGTON, July 22. Mr. H. L. Stimson states that so far as the State Department is con- cerned there is no foundation for the report that Japan feels slight- ed in connection with the Franco- American perc move in the Russo- Chinese dispute. Japan is fully co-operating with the United States
"White" Russians.
C.E.E. Working.
MURDEN, July 24. Trafo on the Chinese Eastern
and the Japanese Ambassador is Railway in Chinese territory in
fully informed of the Franco-functioning as usual...
. American
action in reminding
Russia and China of their obliga
However, railway connections at
tions under the Kellogg Pact and Manchuli and Suifenho have been of the action taken, while, converec-
General Chiang called attention to the fact that the major Powers are piling up armaments at a dizzy rate, and stated that this race must lead inevitably to another world
WAT.
EMPIRE TRADE BOOMING.
A STRIKING REVIEW,
IMPORTANCE OF THE
COLONIES.
J.
(THROUGH REGTER`N AGENCY.]
LONDON, July 24.
THE COAL-MINING INDUSTRY.
GOVERNMENT'S NEW SCHEME.
7-HOUR DAY MOOTED.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.}
LONDON, July 93.
ing industry,
HONG KONGS
TSAI."
+4
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MUI Telegrams in Brief.
NO. ABOLITION AS
YET.
MR. LUNN'S STATEMENT,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, July 23. The mui-tsal question was again day, when Viscountess Astor asked raised in the House of Commons to
a question on the subject.
In reply, Mr. William Lunn, Under-Secretary for the Colonies,
A striking review of the progress Mr. W. Graham, the President of Empire trade is contained in of the Board of Trade, made a the third annual report of the Em-statement in the House of Commons pire Marketing Board.
to-day concerning the Government's intentions regarding the coal-min-id it had not been though ad visable so far to bring Part III of He pointed out that in formulat the Hong Kong Ordinance, abolish- ing their decision, the Governmenting muitai, into operation. had had the advantage of several
the Miners' consultations with Federation and representatives of the coalowners.
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The Report says that the tide of Empire trade is flowing strongly and that the Dominions And Colonies are able to supply more and more the needs of the United Kingdom. In return, the United Kingdom is finding in the Overseas Empire growing demand for British goods. Alreadys with many Dominions, and Colonies only on the threshold of their economic manhood, the Oversea Empire. while it comprises only a quarter of the world's surface and population, sbrorbs nearly half the United Kingdom's exports.
The Report includes a survey of the leading exports for the past half century, thowing that every Dominion and Colony has advanced from a relatively modest position to that of important contributors to and purchasers in the great mar-
THE KING'S HEALTH. (THROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
"An Ignominious Bole,"kets of the world, In the last world war, General Chiang told the cadets, China play- ed an ignominious rele because this country had no adequate army or Davy. But in the, ner: war, be predicted, things will be different, since China is determined to be pre- pared for this conflict, and to profit by its resulta.
General Chiang told the cadets
LONDON, July 23.
A bulletin issued at Buckingham Palace says that during the week, since his operation, the King has made steady progress, and that the purulent discharge from the abscess" cavity has now ceased.
As a result, legislation dealing with the hours of work and other factors in the coal industry would be introduced during the Autumu Session.
In the intervening months, the Government would be in regular consultation with the Miners' Federation as to the terms of that legislation. Representatives of the coalowners, whom the Government met yesterday, were informed that the Government desired the owners to develop the organisation of the district marketing arrangement and a central scheme for co-ordinat ing the activities of the district organisations.
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Government Powers, **
In the legislation to be introduc- ed, the Government would take powers to enable them, if necessary, to compel a colliery owner to coa- form to the rules of the district
that they are the hope of China, and BRITISH TROOPS IN CHINA. organisation inaugurated with ap- urged them to devote their earnest attention to preparing themselves
to fight for their country in the coming wax.
NO INCREASE LIKELY. (THROUGÉ REUTER'S AGENCY.)
LONDON, July 23.
proval of the owners of the collieries producing the majority of the out put of the district.
The Government would also, take power to enable them to initiate a scherne in any district which fail- ed to constitute an, organisation
Marshal Chang Hseuh Liang of
In the House of Commons, at Manchuria also addressed the cadets question time, Mr. Tom Shaw having the approval of the ma- at the same meeting, and spoke of Secretary of State for War) said jority, and would take similar the necessity of avoiding further that at present there are six Bri-Fower to set up a central co- civil conflicts in China, as the tish and one Indian battalions of ordinating authority if one were
not constituted voluntarily. Chinese people must prepare them-infantry in China, as follow :-- selves to resist any possible, attack Young by a foreign foe. The Marshal", did not indicate which foreign country, he expects may prove hostile to China, but was en- phatic in his belief that the Chinese people must get ready for a war, if it becomes necessary.
General Chiang spoke to the
and
Ва
cadets of his Government's plans for an effective army adequate navy, and declared this is one of the fundamental points in the programme of the rulers at Nanking.
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CHINESE GOVERNMENT
APPOINTMENTS.
Hong Kong Area: British battalions (2nd K.0.8.B, and 1st Somerset L.L) and 1 Indian (3rd/15th Punjab),
Shanghai battalions.
Tientsia Area:- British bat- talions.
Area:-2 British
P
sidering the question of the number The British Government is con- of troops in China but had not yet a decision, added Mr. reached Shaw, but there is no intention of increasing the number of battalions in China in the near future.
The owners had also been invit ed to remain in constant consulta tion with the Government as to the terms of the projected legislation,
It is stated in political circles that the Government intend to re- vert to the seven-hour day in the mines by easy stages. Apparently the plan is to introduce a seven, this year, and to reach s and half hour day by the end of bour day by the time that the Eight Hours' Act expires in 1931.
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This was mainly because the Governor (Sir Ceel! Clementi), with full knowledge of the problem, was convinced that registration and re- gulation of wages could not be made effective in the circumstances which had continuously existed in resent years in Hong Kong.
State for the Colonies, was, said Lord Passfeld, the Secretary of Mr. Lunn. carefully considering the whole problem, and a statement- of the position and of his own po- icy would be forthcoming shortly
The Ordinance referred to was passed in 1993, but Part III has been held in suspense. This Part provides for the registration, re- muneration, inspection and control of all mui-laai.
The registration contemplated is
The airman, Schlee, who few from Detroit to Tokyo via Europe two years ago was struck by the propeller of an aeroplane and had his akull fractured.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald announced that he would make 巍 statement re- garding the Government's naval
programme,
The Norddeutscher Lloyd cate- gorically denies the report with re- gard to the steamer Falke, (said to says that the Falke is going to Lon- be carrying arms to China), and
don and not to China.
The refuelling endurance record
at Culver City earlier this month, has been broken by the Curtis mono- plane" St. Louis Robin." piloted by Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brien. The attempt started at 7.17 am on the 13th instant and the flight is still continuing. The pilote dropped a note saying that both are fit and the engine rup- ning excellently.
The Federal Grand Jury at Saa Francisco has indicted Mr. and Mrs. counts. Kao Ying and Sun Foo on four
President Hoover has announced that the 1,200 U.S. marines at pre- withdrawn. It is understood that sent in Nicaragua will shortly be the State Department has decided upon this step owing to the favour- able reports on the internal xitys- tion in Nicaragua and that it will also silence the strong Democristic criticism as to the maintenance of a virtual American Army Occupa-
to take place in the case of mus-traition in a free and independent already employed within six country. The marines, however, months of the coming into opera will be maintained in Nicaragua tion of Part III, whilst anyone until order is completely restored. bringing muitai into the Colony after the operation of this section must register within two weeks of arrival.
It is also provided that all mui- trai over the age of ten years shall be entitled to such wages for her services as may be prescribed.
SOUTH AFRICA'S FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
CAPETOWN, July 24, Revised estimates introduced into
REPARATIONS MEETING.
VENUE STILL UNDECIDED.
{THROUGH XZUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, July 24. tions Conference has not yet been The meeting place of the Repára-
decided.
Since London was originally pro- posed as the venue, Lucerne, Brus sels, Ostend and The Hague have been suggested, but each has been rejected by one or the other of the
the Assembly provide for the ap-interested Governments. pointment of Ministers Plenipoten- tiary to Rome, Washington, and The Hague; Commercial Secretaries at Miian. New York and The Hague; a Commercial representa- tive at Hamburg, and & Consul General at Lourenco Marques.
"TALKIE" PRODUCTION.
[EBUTZA'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
COMMUNISTS BUSY.
MOSCOW'S CALL TO ARMS.
(THROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY.]
RIGA, July 23.'' The Moscow Government has isɛn- ed a long list of instructions and. alogans prescribed by the Com- munist International and Com- munist Party in Russia for
great revolutionary battle re- view" throughout the world on August 1
Communist Parties of all coun
Mr. Shaw declined to say whether SOVIET TO CONFER WITH talking film equipment, and the tries will be urged to arm the
he considered the number of batta- lions is too large..
The Singapore Base.
ly, the Japanese Ambaseador hastuspended, as cast-bound trains from Feng Yu Hsiang, Li Tsai Hain. Li work services only for the Singa- informed Mr. Stimson of Japan's Siberia have ceased to cross Chinese action, in calling "the attention of territory. Russia and China to Japan's desire that hostilities should be avoided
Mr. Stimron has invited Ger many's co-operation in the peace movement.
Tea Trade Affected,,
"
BRITAIN.
DELEGATE COMING "TO LONDON,
- NEW YORK, July 24. The Western Electric and Radio Corporation are negotiating with representatives of German interests for the use and standardization of
settlement of patent litigation through an exchange of patents.
GERMAN.PROPERTY IN
BRITAIN. STATEMENT IN COMMONS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
LONDON, July 23. Questioned regarding the result
"
masses for a great Red Day" and organise a fight against "pacifist" illusions particularly as personi- fied in Mr. MacDonald's Govern- ment, which is "screening prepara tions for a new war.”
Slogans suggested for the banners of demonstrators include Down with the League of Nations," "Down with Pacifism," Hail to Armed Revolt."
It is urged that the demonstra- tions and political strikes should
Moscow, July 23. As a result of the rupture of Sino i appointed Tang Seng Chi, Chen Yi Barrison had not yet been deter- (acting on behalf of Great Britain) of the sale of German private probegin if possible before August 3, Russian relations, the purchase of Contradictions!
tea in China has stopped.
Tea will now be bought in other, TOKYO, July 24.
countries. The Soviet purchases of While the Soviet's continued in sistence upon describing the French tea in China are estimated to tota! approach as an offer of media over 15,000,000 roubles annually.
tion," and denial of any knowledge of the part played by America
Demonstration In Brussels,
BRUSSELS, July 23,
Ho Cheng Chun, Chen Tian Yun, with the Singapore base are now Ya Tsok Pak, Chang Chun, Chang being considered. Yin Wa and Fang Chen Wa in their stead.
In reply to another questioner, (Nam Cheung Pao).
Mr. Shaw said the £1,150,000 men-
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] tioned in the Army Estimates for The Government has dismissed Singapore defence works related to
Moscow, July 23. A Soviet note, signed by M. Taung Jen, Chow Si Sheng, Sunpore base, covering defence, can- Linng Cheng.. Wong Shiu Hung, tonments, roads, piers, workshops Foreign Affairs, has been handed Karakhan, Vice-Commissar of Chang Chih Peng, Chang Ting Pen and ether building services. and Ho Chi Kung as members of
to the Norwegian Charge d'Affaires The question of the size of the the Reconstruction Committee and
and continue thereafter.. in which it is stated that the Soviet perty in Britain, in accordance mined but all questions connected
haa instructed M. Dovgalevaky, with the Treaty of Versailles, Mr.
Widespread Plotting. Soviet Ambassador to France, to go William Graham, President of the to London to enter into negotia Board of Trade, said total pro-
PARIS, July 24. tions with the British Government. ceeds amount to date to £55,500,000. The Minister of Justice presided The Soviet Nate says that the All British private claims against at a two-hour's meeting of high Soviet believes it necessary to Germany and German rationale police and legal officials, when they
have been paid in full. It is eati-discussed the Communist prepara. establish a durable agreement on controversial questions in the shor.mated that after all such claims tions for demonstrations on August. test possible time and is of opinion have been met, there will be a sur that such an agreement is possible plus, which will be retained only through equal treatment on
accordance with the provisions of both sides and the maintenance of the Treaty and credited against
Germany's reparation obligations. mutual dignity and respect.
The Government have under con- The Soviet accepts the rights and
recommendations obligations. of States in diplomatic aideration the relations between them, so long as made by the Committee of Experts
accepts these rights and obliga-property." the Government of Great Britain on Reparations regarding German
tions.
FENG'S AIDES ARRIVE IN NANKING.
leaves both official and unofficial About fifty Communista demon-MISUNDERSTANDING" NOW circles in Japan somewhat mystified, strated last night before the Chinese the Foreign Office categorically Legations and broke a number of denies that Japan has been asked windows
to associate herself with the Ameri- can prospects.
The police this morning carried out a series of raids on houses
It is admitted, however, that the suspected of harbouring Communists United States has requested Japaz, and five of the alleged participanta through Mr. Debuchi, the Ambas in the demonstrations have been ar sador at Washington, to contribute rested and detained.
an expression of opinion upon the
SETTLED.
[THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.)
NANKING, July 24. Vice-Minister of War La Chring Lin, Feng's Chief of Staff Tsao Hao Sen, and the Director of the Avia tion Department Hsiung Pin, have arrived to resume their duties, Minister for Foreign Affairs, is expected next week
best solution of the Sino-Soviet REPORTED DETENTION OF whilst Mr. Y. L. Tang, the Vice
trouble. It is possible that Japan will comply with this request after the return of the Premier on Thurs- day, from Kyoto,,where he is at! present visiting.
Baron Shidebars Praised.
CHINESE.
[NAN CHUNG IUO NEW SERVICE.] MURDES, July 23. A Japanese report from Vladi- Press despatches from Harbin in-vostock says that the
Russian dicate that Nanking's emphasis upon authorities there bave detained a desire for peaceful settlement of about 1,000 Chinese and placed the the Sino-Soviet, dispute, combined Chinese Consulate under strict mili- with the report that Chu Shao tary vigilance. Yang is going there shortly with a view to negotiating, has helped "greatly to relax the strained situa tion. This declaration is reflected in the Japanese Press comments, the leading newspapers unanimously ex- pressing optimism as to a peaceful outcome,
...
SITUATION LESS CRITICAL".
This is regarded as indicating that the recent misunderstandings have been satisfactorily settled.
THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
EFFORT TO REBUILD PALACES.
"UNSELFISH FENG," YOUNG MARSHAL'S TRIBUTE.
[United Press.] Peping.-Hearty admiration of the man with whom his father fought many battles, General Feng Yu Hsiang, was expressed by Marshal Chang Hueh Liang of Manchuria,
interviewed in the
which Marshal Feng and the late former capital for possession of Marshal Chang Teo. Lin. fought twe
warz
The Soviet understands that the that Marshal Feng, by retiring proposes a preliminary exchange of The Young Marshal declared British Government's note merely voluntarily to avoid a new civil views solely on the question of pro- did something which no mili-cedure and believer that such nego. War, tarist before him has done since the tiation may be concluded in the beginning of the Republic.
shortest possible time.
peace,
'.
Russia's Debt.
KENT FIRE TRAGEDY.
They decided to indict the 96 Communists arrested at Villeneuve on July 21, and to charge them with menacing the security of the State. Seven'
magistrates immediately opened an enquiry, with the result that al; De were sent to prison.
Police yesterday raided various Communist strongholds, and, seized documents, also arrested seversi leaders, as well as Duvillieux, the Secretary-General of the General Confederation of Labour.
ATHENS, July 24. The authorities have learned that two Moscow emissaries amply pro vided with funds have entered Greece for the purpose of stirring
FATALITY ON HM.S. VINDICTIVE.
A BURST DETONATOR.
{THROUGH 'RIUTER'S ADENOK,]":
WITNESS' STORY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]
LONDON, July 23. At the resumption of the inquest If all military commanders had.
in connection with the Gillingham. acted as unselfishly as Marshal
British Wireless adds
that fire horrer victims on July 13, the up trouble on August 1. Feng has done, the country would have had 18 years of undisturbed answering & qucation regarding the chief of the local Fire Brigade said amount which the Soviet Govern that aimilar displays had been "Marshal Chang declared.
ment, as successors to the Russian given throughout England during Manchurian Troubles.
Imperial Government own to Brithe past 25 years. The same spec- Marshal Chang outlined some of tich investors, Mr. Wm. Graham tacular effect could not be obtained his troubles in Manchuria, which he (President of the Board of Trade) by rescuing dummies. said were aggravated by Soviet said the capital amount of bonds A boy witness, who had attended plots and Japanese intrigues. But in sterling and roubles of the the fete and had entered the build. he added that with the help of the Russian Biate loans, guaranteed ind but had not remained there be CHINESE MINISTER'S VIEW.
rest of China, he intended to pre railway loans and loans of munici- cause he was wearing his best clo serve China's sovereign rights in palities and other institutions, in thes, said he saw a fireman, who (Wah Tet Fat Pao.)
the former, sest of Manchu power. respect of which claims had been was one of the victims, set fire to
The Young Marshal" defended lodged with the Russian Claims shavings on the ground floor.
The witness then naked the fire SHANGHAI, July 24.
his action in raiding the Soviet Department, was approximately
man if the shavings would not flare Mr. Chu Shao Yang, the Chinese
consulate-general at Harbin early £41,000,000 and 249,000,000 raubles, this summer, declaring that he had respectively. In addition there was up and the fireman replied that While unloading ammunition a aide mediation is regarded as a Minister to Russia, stated in an
General Chiang paid his first visit definite evidence of Boviet plot an unsscertained amount of ac they would only smoulder. He detonator burst, terribly injuring healthy sign, credit is given to interview to-day that the Sino- Baron Shidehars for his firm refusal Russian situation has become less to the Forbidden City during his against the peace and security of cumulated interest due on securi then went upstairs when he saw an engine room artificer in the to say anything that could be inter critical, and it will not be neces-recent trip to Beping, and decided Manchuria before he took this drastice He had no doubt that in any the flames de chest and arms. He died in hos
The jury returned a verdict of pital, A negotiations for the resumption of preted as an indication of support eary for China to reply to the then that something raust be done tic action.
But, in spite of these obstacles, diplomatic relations with Russia death through misadventure, the fire
The two stokers are pr
are progreming by one side or the other; and also second note of the Soviet as the to prevent further deterioration of
the palaces, which he regards as a Marshal Chang said that an era of the question of getting some pay, having started on the ground floor satisfactorily. bis determination to act whenever Russian Government does not ex-
of amaunta due or at least by someone unknown mistaking. morrent to Chins' plosion 3 Prosity and perse bad begun igment of amounts Japanese pteroppemed meg a is praised, as this attitude is con He will proceed to Harbin, and it is understood his gift Man which he was determin-some recognition of debts would be ordere ride was added to the used chiefly in repairing the palaces, ed to make the most progressive in borne in mind by his colleagues in effect that "human lives should not sidered to have been a potent afterwards to Moscow, to open
history. now, used as a national museum,'-
be risked in such displays. factor in preserving pesce,
negotiations..
an
While this mutual desire of the Soviet and China to suttle their disputes by themselves without out-
[United Prass.] Peping, July 22-Impressed by the rapid deterioration of the palaces in the old Forbidden City of the Manchus, General Chiang Kai Shek, chairman of the National Government, has promised 860,000 from his own pocket to make repairs,
Did the Cabinet,
LONDON, July 23. An engine room artificer, has been killed and two stokers serious ly injured in an explosion aboard H.M.8. cruiser Vindictive. #t Chatham.⠀
- :, a,
The Vindictive is the Bagahip of The Tear aurar munding the Second Cruiser Squadron of the
Atlantic Fleet
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