HOOVER-MACDONALD PEACE
MANIFESTO.
PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT ON NAVAL
DISARMAMENT REACHED.
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CEMENTING ANGLO.AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP.
WILL OTHER POWERS CO-OPERATE?
The American Press is loud in its praise of the result of tha conversations which have just concluded between the British Pro- mier, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and President Hoover and the general opinion is that the tentative promise of agreement to keep Naval armaments at parity, and the reiterated observation that the British and American navies must not come into conflict with each other, is the greatest step to world peace since the War.
France's acceptance of the invitation may be’taken for granted but Rome has not yet indicated her attitude. Japan's views ap- pear to have changed alightly and she is now whole-heartedly in favour of a policy to abolish capital ships.
COMPETITIVE NAVAL BUILDING TO END?
(THROUGH, REUTER'S AGENCY.)
WASHINGTON, October 9. Mr. H. H. Stimson, the Secretary of State, insued a statement this afternoon to the effect that the MacDonald have been most sur vessful and have met all our anti- cipations."
conversations with Mr. Ramsay
It is learned that Mr. Ramsay
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER
AFGHAN LEGATION
TROUBLE.
·LONDON EPISODE
DIVULGED.
KABUL FALLEN!
(THOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.).
LONDON, Oct. 9. Simultaneously with news of im portant developments in tho Afghan civil war, there comes to light to-day rather remarkable story of trouble in the Afghan Lo- gation in London, a few montha ngo,
The story is divulged by Mr. Yunus Khan, the Afghan Charge D'Affaires in London, in the course of a statement issued to-day, in which he discloses that the British Government in July last ordered the Afghan Minister, Mr. Shuja- ud-dowleh to leave London.
The Explanation.
The Afghan Charge D'Affaires explains the incident in this way. Upon returning from Herat in July last, Mr. Shuja-ud-dowleh planned to dispose of the Afghan Government's property in London, including a house and a number of motor-cara, among other things,
As soon
he realised his Khan, the First Counsellor, com- superior's intention, Mr. Yunus municated with the new Govern- meat in Afghanistan,, under Habi- bullah, who replied repudiating Mr. Shauja-ud-dowleb and forbid
ding the sale of the property. of
The Peace Pact. In concludes: In view of the security provided by the Peace Pact, we have been able to end, we trust for evermore, competitive building between Great Britain and the United States with the risks of war and waste of public money. This has been achieved by agree.
MacDonald and President Hoovering to the principle of parity, propose to issue a long communique
our fleets category by category." this evening on the mibject of their
In a statement also issued, Pre- conversations at Rapidan River and sident Hoover and Mr. Ramat
the White House,
The Manifesto,
MacDonald express their high grati-
fication at the keen interest taken
in their meeting by the people of both countries.
Later. Believed to mark an important
They believe that the steps taken stage in the modern history of the world, the promised manifesto was will be warmly welcomed as a aub- jointly issued by the American Prestantial contribution to the efforts sident and the British Prime Minis universally made by all nations to ter this evening.
gain security for peace. *
The manifesto states at the out- set that during inforinal talks in the last few days, they have been engaged not only in reviewing the conversations which has resulted in A provisional agreement regarding naval disarmament, but have dis cussed some of the more important means whereby the moral force of the United States and Great Britain may be exerted in the cause of world peace.
Both the British Government and
the
Government of the United States resolve to accept the Kellogg Peace Pact, not only as a declara tion of their good intentions, but as a positive obligation.
They will direct their national policy in accordance with its pledge,
To Maintain Peace,
The part of each of our Govern ments in the promotion of world peace will be different no one will never consent to become entangled in European diplomacy and the other is resolved to pursue a policy of active co-operation" with European neighbours, but each of. cur Governments will direct, its thoughts and influence towardz
of the world."
its
France and Submarines,
PARIS, October (9. It appears probable that the French reply to the avitation to the naval conference will not be despatched for about ten days,
In the meantime, it is understood that Rome, Tokyo and Paris will exchange views regarding the con ference, doubtless being anxious to co-ordinate their views with regard to the indispensibility of submarines for defensive purposes. It is also desired to clear the ground in other directions before replying.
the
Meanwhile, M. Leygues, Minister of Marine, is drawing up report on tht various points raised by the invitation, France's accept- once of which may be taken for granted.
General Dawes for U.S.
LONDON, October 9. General Dawes, the American Ambassador, has left London for America.
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COMMUNISTS IN KUOMINCHUN.
PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW PRESENT REGIME,
TAROTON 'RECTER'S AGENCY.)
NANKING, October 10.
Information from official sources in Nanking states that certain leaders of Kuominchun, recently negotiated in Shanghai, with Com. munista regarding ways and means of overthrowing the present regime.
Flans were drawn up and part of the arrangements made was for the Soviet Government to contribute $5,000,000 dollars towards the expenses of mobilising Euominchun. Five hundred thousand were handed over inmediately.
SULTAN AND
"TALKIES."
TO MAKE HAREM MORE PLEASANT,
ENGLISH SPEAKING WIVES,
[United Presa.]
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Paris-Talkie films may be in augurated in the harem of the royal palace at Rabat to while away the time of the many wives of the Sultan of Morocco. Sidi
years of age, has just seen his first Mohamed, the King who is only 19 sound and talking picture at one of the cinema houses in Paris. Although he did not understand much of the dialogue, which was in English, he was enchanted with Thereupon, Mr. Yunus Khan the film. He declared that it thrill- took the necessary legal steps anded that it thrilled him more than Acquainted the British Foreign Office with the facts of the situa tica
from the High Court in London to An injunction was also obtained
Harwich from being shipped to prevent eleven cases of goods at Germany, to which Mr. Shuja-ud- dowleh bad departed.
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Foreign Office Statement,
LATER.
It is learned, on enquiries at the Foreign Office, that the British Government's action with regard to Mr. Shuja-ud-dowich was taken purely on personal grounda.
It was emphasised that the British Government had no inten tion of interference with any party in Afghanistan, and that it had no intention of extending any re- cognition to any particular party.
anything else he had seen during
his present tour of France,
Immediately, after the presenta- tían, he inquired of, the director of the theatre all about the talkies He was particularly interested in the possibilities of installing such apparatus in private homes. He even intimated that he would like to buy the necessary equipment for his palace at Rubat.
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GERMANY AND YOUNG PLAN.
A PARADOXICAL SITUATION.
PAYMENT IN EXPORTS.
LONDON.-The best way for Germany to get out of paying her reparations debts may be to pay. the installments promised by her in accordance with the Young Plan "with the utmost determination," in the opinion of Sir George Paish, distinguished British financier.
BRIBERY IN RUSSIA. Telegrams in Brief.
MANY ARRESTS.
[United Press:]
Moscow.Determined to put an
Soviet
London, Oct, 10.--Lord and Indy | Irwin left for India this morning.
New York, Oct. D.-The death has
and to widespread bribery and occurred, at Ridgefield, Connecti- other corrupt practices in muniel-cut, of Mr. Jonathan Peterson, the President of the United States pal governmenta, the
Tobacco. Company. authorities have made a series of sensational arrests in cities throughout the Union.
Already the official broom has swept hundreds of local tax-collec- tors and other office holders from their lucrative jobs, often into pri- son for long terms. Hundreds of private tradesmen who made usa of such municipal officials have zintoff, a railway police detective,
been arrested.
Shanghai, Oct. -The Nanking Foreign Office intends to publish the text of the new Sino-Polish treaty and has wired to the respon. sible Polish authority in China for his opinion on the decision.
Shanghai, Oct. 10-A message from Harbin states that Col. Gist-
was murdered yesterday evening by Towards the end of September three men "whose identity is at pre- Col... Giatzintoff a trial against 129 persons in Assent unknown.
was an ex-Colonel of the Russian trakhan drew wide attention here. army. Reuter.
Similar trials have taken place are scheduled in serica of other cities,
or
Thirty-four persons await trial in Kier; among them tax-collectors, employees of the of the Depart ment of Finance, and prominent
local business-men
Fifty-six were tried and convict ed in Grozni on charges of giving and taking bribes, primarily with a view to cutting down tax esti rates. Sentences as high as ten years of imprisonment were impós-
This almost paradoxical way of was explained to the United Pressed by the Court looking at the reparations problem by Sir George in an exclusive inter view during which he discussed what the delegates to the Hague conference did not discuss."
Can Germany Pay?
In my opinion," he commenced,. there in one thing which com pletely overshadows the details of the repartition of Germany's re- russed at the Hague and that is: parations payments which were dis-
Can Germany actually ever pay these huge sums.
that, after all, Germany was able "It is argued in some circles
to pay the amounts promised in accordance with the Dawes plan and Special Programme - Arranged, that therefore she should find it easy to continue According to quarters close to the comparatively boy ruler of Morocco, most of his payments under the Young Plan. xives know English and would
The argument seems to be based on therefore have no difficulty insiderably reduced the Annuities the fact that the Young Plan con- derstanding the talking pictures he should decide to favour them payable under Dawes plan. with such diversion. It was ex- plained to him that most of the talkies are in English...
The Sultan had only been in Paris a few days, it is said, when he expressed the desire to see one of the much talked of talkies A special programme was arranged for him at which one of the latest films from Hollywood was shown on the screen.
ments up to
Twenty trial in Ribinak for deliberate un- are in jail awaiting der-taxation of private traders.
Sentences of from two to six years were imposed upon six tax officials in Omisk.
Ia Kaluga, the city, lost, at least) 2,000,000 roubles through corrupt tax officials. Several are in prison and will be put on trial.
Other Soviet cities have similar cases, and the official broom is still busy poking into dark corners.
RUBBER GROWERS'
ASSOCIATION.
CO-OPERATION DEADLOCK.
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London, Oct. 9.-The first Chin- ese wedding to be celebrated at the Chinese Legation in London, took place to-day, when Mim Chang Chin Jui, the sister of Mr. Chang Klang Au, the Governor of the Bank of China, was married to Mr. Chu Wen-Haining, a son of Mr. N. K. Chu, a well-known Shanghai merchant. General Chang Tso Ping, the Chinese Minister in Ber lin, officiated, and the guests in cluded the Lord Mayor and Lord Mayoress of London..
THE WIRELESS MERGER.
N.Z. PREMIER DISAPPROVES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Speaking in the House of Ro presentatives on the introduction of the measure formally approv ing of New Zealand's acquiesceno in the recent wireless and cable. merger,
Sir Joseph Ward, the Prime Minister, expressed his strong disapproval of the trans- action.
"I think," he said, "that the British Government made a huge mistake in giving up its superior interest in the Beam system to en- able the Eastern Telegraph Com-" pany to become part proprietors " with them. After the announce- ment of the merger there was a phenomenal rise in the shares, and a lot of money was mado. whole thing was a very regrettable transaction. The merger company is now able to dictate its terms.
"The fact that the British Gov- erament had agreed to let us all go was an unfortunate and wrong
The
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Oct. 10. The Rubber Growers Association If however you will look back has not yet received any com- at the history of reparations pay munication from Helland or from the time when the America with regard to their pro- Young Plan was introduced which possis relating to the co-operative Kabul Captured
reduced Germany's annual cash rubber-selling question.. British co. payments in foreign currencies to operation therefore remains hypo Moscow, Oct. B.
roughly 85 millic sterling, you thetical and is not discursable athing, from the point of view of With regard to recent develop
will see that while she paid some present. ients in Afghanistan, it is repart
30 million pounds to the allies, e ed from Termex that the forces of Nadir Khan captured Kabul at
borrowed from them over four o'clock yesterday morning,
the study He walked to the millions. Thus in reality. theatre from his hotel, dressed in Allies actually loaned Germany Habibullah barricaded himself in
Amost twice as much as they his white flowing garb and sur- a house in the centre of the town.
The forces at Garder und Kirizi-rounded by members of his entour- actually received from her
age. He was greeted at the door derwish surrendered to Nadir
of the picture-bouse by high evil Khan, who afterwards despatched a
and military officials of France. strong force towards Jellalahad to
During his visit in France, be re- meet "the Kohistan troops, whom Habibullah hastily summoned.
ceived word from Rabat that one of his wives, had borne him his first son. Since arriving in this coun- try from Morocco, he has toured through most of the larger cities and visited a number of health resorts including Vichy. In Paris, he has been given a round of re ceptions by government oficiala
Habibullah Fight,
LATER.
News has reached Calcutta that Habibullah (Bacha-1-Sakae) left Kabul by aeroplane. His followers re reported to have fled without offering resistance.
Cr Premier Interviewed,
WASHINGTON, October 9. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, inter: securing and maintaining the peace viewed by Reuter's correspondent, The manifesto proceeds to affirm said: I have achieved more than that the two Governments "not had hoped. One thing possible only declare that war between them during the short visit was to get Kabul were found to have taken re-
into personal contact President and to get a pronounce ment that Anglo-American policy would be conducted on the assurap- tion that war between us is im.
is unthinkable but that the distrusts and suspicions arising from doubts and fears, which may have been justified before the signing of the Peace Fact, must now cease to in- fluence our national policy.
"We can now approach old his- torical problems from a new angle and in a new atmosphere."
"On the assumption that war be- tween us is banished and cannot occur, these problems have changed their meaning and character.
Their solution in ways mutual-
ly satisfactory has become possible and the two Governments will begin these problems conversations on following the same method pursued during the present summer London between Mr. Rameay Mac- Donald and General Dawes, the American Ambassador in London.
in
Reduction of Armaments. The manifesto proceeds on the question of the reduction of naval
armaments.
The exchange of viewe," it says, "has brought the two natinus so closely in agreement that the obstacles arising from previous Anglo-American disagreements seem now to have been substantially re- moved "
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with the
possible, and that our Navies would not come into conflict with each other.
"We have both reiterated not only our adhersion to the Peace Pact, but have announced to the world that we are going to apply
it to our practical policy and use
The semi-starved residents of
fuge in the hills. It is believed NEW ROUMANIAN REGENT. that that was owing to the cruelty of Habibullak.
It is said that the people are will- ing to have the ex-King Amanullah
back.
It is is not certain how far this will meet with the intentions of Nadir Khan, who is said to be a claimant to the Throne himself.
COURT OFFICIAL ELECTED.
(THROUGH LEUTER'S, AGENCY.]
BUCHAREST, Oct. 9. L. Saratzeanu, of the Court of Cassation, was to-day, elected a member of the Roumanian Regency Council in succession to the late The election was conducted by the Chamber of the Senate, sworn as a National Assem hly.
it to reach agreements on subjects JAPAN AND DISARMAMENT. Dr. Duzdugan.
which have defied agreement hitherto.
"Consequently, I take to London which a series of questions, all willpow be the subject of study by the Departments concerned and between the Dominions and our- selves, for the purpose of reaching an agreement thereon,
for the
SOME PRESS COMMENTS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
TOKYO, Oct. 10.
The leading vernacular news- papers commenting upon the in- vitation to attend the Arms Con- This has been arrived at not ference are virtually unanimous in purpose of dividing America expressing satisfaction at the tact- and ourselves from the rest of the ful wording of the invitation. world, but rather to enable us to While admitting "that there are be more effective than ever in co- many difficulties in the way of suc. operating with other nations to perful termination, they voice the establish the security of peace."
Enthusiastic Press,
ardent hope that mutual compro- misa and good will, in accordance with the spirit of the Kellogg Pact LATER. may crown the Conference with The Hoover-MacDonald · etate. | success. ment "splashed"! the morning Nicht Nichi, whose comments are "But
agreement between newspaper with such headings representative, is well pleased that Britain and the United States on "Peace for ever with America," Britain and America have ip- naval armaments cannot be com-Momentous call for world peace," tention of forcing the Anglo-Ameri- pleted without the co-operation of etc. Most journals have not yet ran agreement on the other three the other naval Powers, and both had time to comment upon the Powers but, on the contrary, are of us are sure that by the same statement but the New York Times | willing to bold preliminary con. free candid discussion of needs says, "No better achievement versations with them. which characterised our conversa could have been demanded from The paper welcomes the proposal tions, ach mutual undertakings these memorable meetings." to extend the Naval Holiday " will be reached na make a naval
The Daily News alludes to "the and urges Japan to go a step fur- agreement in January possible."
message of hope to whole" world, ther and propose the eventual The joint statement of the Presi- as being in many ways the most abolition of capital, ships, though dent and the British Premier goes memorable declaration since the the newspaper is strongly opposed on to say that the two Governments war.”
to the abolition of submarines, will continue the conversationa The New York Evening Post The only regret expressed is the with the other Powers concerned "Bays that Mr. MacDonald was absence of any suggestion to re (France, Italy and Japan) in order probably prepared offer to demili, strict aircraft and the newspaper to remove as many difficulties astarise the naval bases Bermuda suggests that Japan ought to pro possible before the opening of the (Jamaica), Trinidad and Halifax as pose that this be done. January negotiations."
a goodwill. gerture,"
There were four candidates sub mitted for the honour, namely, M. Saratzeanu, General Prezan, the former Crown Princa Carol, who renounced his right to the Throne, and the Republic Social Democrat, M. Flucrash.
Out of a total of 403 voter, M. Saratzeanu, who is 67 years of age, received 445, twenty-two votes be "ing cast for General Prezan, ninc votes for the ex-Crown Prince Carol, and only one for M. Fluerash.
no.
The committee of the Association both the Pacific Cable and the 100 which was appointed last April to Empire's future"
Sir Joseph Ward said he was the general interests of
sorry that New Zealand had had British producers has yet reported.
opportunity of protesting against the sale of the Pacific. Cable. The country would 'prob ably never again have an oppor tunity of becoming part owner of zień a cable.
"I, personally, question how much longer this sort of thing can go on without seriously interfering with world economics and further ing the disorganization of trade. Besides, I doubt very much whether
able to Germany will be tinually borrow money if only be Cause I doubt whether the Allien will continue to lend it to her!"
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Last Year,
con-
SEARCH FOR "TIN HATS." RHINELAND POLICE GET BUSY,
(THROUGH REUTERʼA AGENOY.]
COLOGNE, Oct. 10.
LOST "PROPELLER.
LAT MOON TOWED TO
SINGAPORE.
The Lai Moon, a Chinese-owned vessel, trading between Singapore and China, left the former port on. Sunday for Hong Kong with about 300 coolie passengers and general cargo.
In accordance with Grezesinski's decree against the Steel Helmete' Association, of which Hindenburg is President, police in the Rhinc What then could Germany do, land and Westphalia were busy asked Sir George, declaring that yesterday searching premises of the only way was for her to pay the Organisation. In the houses of in exports. But, he added: --- its leaders, masses of papers and
Last year, for instance, Ger-material were seized. many failed to export sufficient to
The Organisation's funds чето About 200 miles from Singapore, pay for her imports. The deficiency sequestrated without any untoward ber propeller, which had evidently amounted to about one hundred incident. The Steel Helmets were worked loose, fell off, and the ship million pounds sterling. How do most surprised but did not resist was left helpless in midocean. you ever expect a debtor nation to Grezesinski's action which was due Wrieless messages were sent out pay its creditors it the creditor to recent mock manoeuvres carried for assistance, says the Streit's nations, by erecting formidable out by the Steel Helmets at Langen. Times, and the Anhui, bound for tariff barriers, refuse to admit itsberg at which Prince August Wil- Bingapore, was on the scene about goods."
helm and many other Hohenzollerns | two hours later, and took the crip Concluding the interview, Sir were present..
pled vessel in tow to Singapore. George referred to the "!
Breat value of the Young Plan which remained in the fact, he said, that it gives every possible hope to the creditor nations that they will actually receive the reparations
It may be found, however," he added, "that after the creditor nations have had experience of what these payments involve when they are paid by Germany's exports and not out of her foreign. loans, another expert committes may be required in order to consider the question of how the annuities may be reduced to a much lower figure.
"Probably the most effective method of socuring the reduction The latter, previous to the elec of the annuities, and possibly their tion, read a statement to the As termination, in a much shorter sembly in favour of the establish period than nearly sixty years, will ment of a Republic,,, to which M. be for Germany to carry out the Maniu, the Premier, replied amid proposals with the utmost deter... the applause of the Assembly:mination in order that the creditor "Live the Rumanian Dynasty and nations may fully realise the effect live the Regency !"
of their demands both upon German and upon their own welfare.'
A Denial.
ToxYO, Oct. 30. Officials here deny that a definite. selection of delegates to attend the Arms Conference has been made, though it is known that Mr. Shide- hara visited Mr. Wakatuki this morning for the apparent purpose of inviting him to be the head of the delegation.
It is generally believed that he will accept while Mr. Takarabe and Mr. Matsudaira are expected to be (Continued at foot of next column), I included in the delegation.
TWO YEARS' FORCED ABSTINENCE.
Edward Thomas Gariner, aged thirty, a horse, who was found guilty at London Sessions of break- ing into a garage with intent to steal, was bound over for two years, a. condition of his recognisances being that he refrained from en- tering a licensed house daring that period.
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