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FIRE ON OIL TANKER. CHIANG'S FAILURE.

FLAMES SPREAD ON SEA TO RESCUE STEAMER.

· [REVIEN'S 'AMERICAN SERVICE]

BOSTON, June 11. The tanker involved in the collison was named the Pinthis, and the crash occurred two hours after the Fairfax bad, left her pier.

Race Through Fog to Rescue. Another vessel, the s,& Gloucester, followed three hours later, and re- ceiving news of the accident raced through thick fog and drew along side the Fairfax and transferred the

lutter's passengers. Tanker Goes Down With All Hands, The tanker sank with all hands after exploding and bursting into fames.

The fire enveloped the Fairfax and several of the passengers on the latter ship were badly burned.

Flames Melt Wireloas "Aerial. It appears that the flames from the tanker melted the wireless aerial of the Fairfax, thus preventing the ship from sending out an 8.0.8.

mcasage.

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It was a sad return for her pas- sengers who were bound holiday- making to Philadelphia, Belti- more and Norfolk.

Interviewed, they said that the Fairfax was going at half-speed through the fog when the tanker suddenly loomed up ahead without warning.

RETIREMENT ONLY HOPE OF SETTLEMENT.

RECOGNISES THAT FIGHTING MEANS ANNIHILATION.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

SHANGHAI, June 12. The possibilities of a peaceful settlement of the present situation are now being seriously discussed In Nanking, in which connection it is stated that Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang, the

young Manchuria

leader, and Marshal Là Taxi Hain. formerly Governor of Canton, are being urged to act as peacemakers.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1930.

FENG OFFERS TO

"SURRENDER.

CHIANG DEMANDS DEMON- STRATION OF SINCERITY.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AQENCY.]

NANKING, June 12. Official military reports from Hankow state that owing to a lack of ammunition and food, a repre- sentative of Feng Yu Hsiang ap

proached Chiang Kai Shek offering to surrender, and expressing his willingness to attack the Shansi troops, providing the Government pay $3,000,000 expenses and re- organize the Kuominchun into 15 divisions, reserving Chibli, Shansi and Honan as their garrison areas.

Chiang Rai Shek refused, de- Hai Shan and Marshal Feng Yumanding that Feng Yu Hsiang Isiang, the leaders of the Kuomin should first attack Shansi as chur Shansi allies, both declare demonstration of his sincerity. that they only want Marsial. Chiang Kai Shek's removal, and will not insist on the establishment of Government in Peking.

It is reported that Marshal Yen

Probably Mr. Wang Ching Wai,

BRITISH RESIDENTS AT AMOY.

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C.P.R. GREYHOUND.

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GIANT EMPRESS LAUNCHED

PRINCE OF WALES PERFORMS CHRISTENING.

{TEROTON HEUTEE'S “AGENET.]

LONDON, June 11, The largest ship plying between any two ports of the Empire, the "Empress of Britain," having a bur- then of 42,000 tons, and 758 feet in length over-all, was launched at Glasgow to-day by the Prince

The vessel cost £3,000,000, of Wales for the Canadian Pacific.

(BRITISH WIRELESS KERVICE)

LONDON, June 11. The Prince of Wales to-day launched at. Brown's shipbuilding yard, Clydebank, the new Canadian Pacific luxury liner "Empress of Britain."

Proposing the toast of the Cann- dian Pacific Company at the lun- cheon following the launch, the Prince mentioned that the new liner would be the fastest operat- ing and connecting two seaboards

the leader of the Left Wing of the NAVAL PROTECTION SOUGHT. | of the Empire.

Koniotang Party, will be asked to form a Government, in which case a number of the present" officials would be removed.

Chiang Gives Up Hope. It is reported that Marshal Chiang Kai Shek recognises his inability to settle matters mili- tarily, and that he was agreed to resign providing his troops remain intact under nominated Generals.

Marshal Chiang Kai Shek is re The bow of the Fairfax truck the tanker on the side and an exported to have given up hope of plosion followed.

Flames shot up into the air and then spread to the water surround- ing both ships.

The clothing of those on the deck of the Fairfax caught fire and some of the crew, maddened with burns, jumped into the sea.

Others battled for four hours amid flames and smoke and smash- ed the doors and windows of state- rooms and released the passengers who had been overcome by the fumes.

The passengers were then trans- ferred to the lifeboats which were

winning the war following a severe defeat of his best troops on the Lunghai Railway yesterday. He is said to recognise that a continuare of the fighting would mean the total annihilation of his Army.

The suggested changes may take time to eventuate, but Marshal Chiang Kai Shek's retirement is regarded in Nanking, as the only hope of a settlement.

Ruse to Renew Civil War?

PEPING, June 12.

A Northern representative, inter-

Jowered and went over to the s.8.viewed by Reuter stated that the

Gloucester.

location of the capital was one of the questions which could be dis- cussed after the. retirement of Chiang Kai Shek.

The Fairlax was holed in the bows and ią; now proceeding to Baston under her own power.

It is estimated that at least 18 passengers were incinerated by the burning oil on the surface of the

seil.

Death-roll Now 48,

In any case, the control of Shang. hai could not remain in the hands of Chiang Rai Shek's present poli- tical friends.

The Northerners do not agree BOSTON, June 12"

with the suggestion that Chiang The death-roll arising from the Kai Shek should hand over bis collision between the oil tanker armies intact under nominated. Pinthis and the passenger steamerbordinates, which would mean Fairfax has not yet been definitely that they would merely await a established, but it is believed to be favourable moment to renew the

It is feared that all were inciner

48.

ated in the flaming oil which spread

civil war.

【THROUGH AKUTER'S JAKNOY.]

SHANGHAI, June 12.

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It is anderstood that the British Consul at Amoy has requested

the protection gunboat for British residents there.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]

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STEAMSHIP CO.'S TROUBLES.

SUGAR INDUSTRY IN QUEENSLAND.

HEAVY DECLINE IN ROYAL BRITISH-ITALIAN FRICTION,

MAIL PROFITS.

CONFERENCE ON ADMINIS. "TRATION AND FINANCE.

(THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.).

LONDON, June 11.

The affairs of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company are being actively discussed in the City.

The Company's decision not to pay dividends, announced last December, has been followed by the recent report for the meeting on June 16 showing a heavy de- eline in profits for the 1020 opera tions and a transfer of £300,000 from insurance reserve.

The Company announced to- night that a Committee consisting of prominent bankers has been up- pointed to confer with the Direc torate of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, and with the directorate of the various subsid- ary companies, on matters of man- agement, administration and fin

ance.

Sir Walter Runciman, the well- known shipowner, has been invit ed to join the Committee.

In the meantime, arrangements are being made with bankers and discount houses to continue their accommodation.

KING CAROL.

[THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

TURNING POINT IN WAR COMING?

YOUNG MUKDEN CHIEF'S SELECTED MOMENT.

INTERVENTION BY CHANG MAY TURN SCALES,

STONEY, June 12. British and Italian. friction in the labour market in the Queensland A turning point in the present sugar cane fields is marked by in situation is expected in the immedi ate future consequent on the deci creasing racial bitterness..

The "British Preference. League" sion of Marshal Chang Heuch Linng strenuously Eighting for a higher of Manchuria to intervene in the war within the Great Wall. The percentage of British labour.

The Sydney Sun says that in the Young General" now: deems it Ayr district, which hitherto has opportune for him to participate in beeen regarded as the stronghold the fighting. He has dismissed the of British Labour, 43 cane farms delegates of the Nationalists and have passed into the hands of the Northerners, and war prepara Italians, who work them on the tions are now under way. communal basis, while 60 farms in Manchurian forces will be mobilized the Tully district are held by in three directions, it is reported.

Fighting on all fronts continues

aliens.

Cabinet Considering question.

nt

The

standstill. It is reported from CANDERRA, June 12. Hankow that Huchang has been Mr. Scullin, Prime Minister, ques-recaptured by the Northerners, and tioned in the House of Representa that the Nationalists who were tives, said that the Cabinet were marching on Hsincheng have been considering the whole question of repulsed. control of the sugar industry.

Mussolini's Brother's Comment..

It Duce

MILAN, June 12. Mussolini's brother, Armaldo, writing in the Popolo d'Italia, says" that the "egoism" of the Australian authorities is preventing Italian workere from settling at Innisfail.

BRITISH AVIATION IN THE EAST.

Sir William Plender, the chair- man of the Trade Facilities Act He added: "The construction Advisory Committee; will consult and launching of the 'Empress of with the committee of bankers, Britain' is an event of such impor-which will retain office at least tance in British shipbuilding and until December, 1930. Empire shipping that I should have felt it all wrong not to have taken part in to-day's ceremony, not only as a Master of the Mer- chant Navy, but because I have very closely at heart anything concerning the welfare of Canada. "This vessel may be considered in construction as the last word in COMMUNISTS SEIZE TAYEH shipbuilding and as regards her

appointments she will have rival. I pote that in addition to

BRITAIN DOING PRACTIC- her squash-racket ecurt, gymnasium and swimming bath, which are

ALLY NOTHING IN ASIA. luxuries now taken for granted on A strong force of Communists ocean liners, her fortunate pas-

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:] sengers will have at their disposal

BUCHAREST, June 12.

LONDON, June 11. have seized Tayeh, in flupen, and an open-air tennis court, and Tur

Questioned by 50 foreign corre- Every modern contrivance for

Lecturing before the Central the comfort and safety of her passpondents, who were cordially re-Asian Society on the development are committing, every form of atro-itish and electric baths"

sengers had been provided, he conceived in audience at the Royal of British aviation in the East, Palace, King Carol said that his Lord Thomson dwelt on the great greatest joy in returning to Reu- strides now being made in aviation mania was to see his son again. in Russia, where there were now cluded.

11.443 miles of airways. The most NAUTICAL MARVEL. He owed his return to himself, then to his brother Prince Nicholas, who

important link in the country was remained his most cherished colla-

that between Moscow and Tashkent, horator.

which gave Russia access to the whole of the northern frontier of Afghanistan.

city.

PEPING, June 12.

LIEUT. GENERAL WARDROP.

**INCLUDED IN BIRTHDAY

HONOURS.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, June 12. It is learned that in addition to the Birthday Honours wired out, Lieut. General A. E. Wardrop, ex-Commander of the Shanghai Defence Force, was awarded the K.C.B...

JAPANESE NAVAL COLLISION. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Toxro, June 12. The destroyer Fuyo and the sub- marine B06 collided in the Bungo Strait during the, First Fleet's

LAEuvres,

over the sea enveloping the Fair- CHIANG KAI SHEK DENIES siderably damaged, were towed to

fax.

It is Dow stateki that seven passengers and. 11 of the jumped overboard.

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AERIAL RAID ON TRIBES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PESHAWAB, June 11.

RETIREMENT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

NANKING, June 12. It is officially denied that Chiang Kai Shek is contemplating retire-

ment..

It is stated that Chiang Kai Shek is proceeding to Hankow by aero- plane to direct operations against the Kwangsi troops.

Successful air action was taken | FOOCHOW PEACE OFFERS. this morning against the positions occupied by the Haji of Turang zai's force and other tribesmen on the Mohmand border.

Certain hendmen have made over. tures for a council.

The Haji's force is reported to have been considerably decreased by the desertion of his followers

NORMAL SITUATION AT SHOLAPUR.

(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.).

POONA, June 11. Military lorries, escorted by men of the Ulster Regiment, have ar rived here from Bholapur, indicat- ing that the position there is rapidly becoming normal.

BRITISH SUBMARINES LAUNCHED. ITHROUGH EZÚTER'S AGENCY.}

ys, fyna 11 Three submarines, the Regulus Regent and-Rover, wero launched from the Vickers Armstrong yard at Barrow to-day for the British Admiralty."

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

FoocHow, June 12. This morning 3,000 reinforcements arrived from Chuenchow.

It is reported that hostilities have been suspended.

La Hsing Pang is negotiating. peace offers, including his return to Suikow, restore the territory, and

Lo surrender the six Commissioners who were captured in Foochow city in January, and also to deliver the men responsible for their capture.

EVACUATION OF NANCHANG.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, June 12

Both warships, which were con-

the Kure naval base.

KOREAN TERRORISTS ARRESTED.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

TOKYO, June 12. The Japanese Consul in the Chientao district has reported that 22 Korean terrorists were arrested following a fierce engagement be- tween the Japanese Consular police and the terrorists near Lungching-

tsum

One Korean was killed and two wounded.

The arrests growing out of the Chientao disorders now total 40.

There were no casualties

SPEEDBOAT TRAVELS 109 MILES AN HOUR.

SIR HENRY SEGRAVE'S AMAZING PERFORMANCE.

(BRITISH WIRELESS BIRVICE.]

Ruans, June 11. It was revealed today at an unofficial trial of the speedboat Mise England the Second" last night oa Lake Windermere, Sir Henry Segrave covered a measured mile at a speed of 109.9 miles an hour.

This is 17 miles above the present record speed.

It cannot, of course, be accepted for record purposes, because time- keepers were not officially present, but Sir Henry Segrave said "We have verified the speed." It is an amazing performance. I now know Miss England' will do 120 miles an hour on full throttle."

All arrangements are now ready for the actual attempt.

A new propeller is on the way to replace one damaged in last night's

trial.

MALTA DISTÚRB-

ANCE.

ARCHBISHOP'S STRONG, PROTEST TO GOVERNOR. (THROUGH RECTIE'S AGENCY.]

MALTA, June 11. The Archbishop has forwarded a strong protest to the Governor against the action of the police on the occasion of the popular de

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HIS GREATEST JOY.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

King Carol warmly invited for eign capital to Roumania.

REPARATIONS LOAN.

BRITISH SHARE TOTALS."

€12,000,000.

:

THROUGH BEUTTR'S AGENCY.]·

LONDON, June 11. Subscriptions are being invited for the British portion (£12,000,000) of the Reparation Loan.

The German share of the loan will be 38,000,000 marke.

The bonds are being issued at 00. and bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum.

[BRITISH WIREL288 SERVICE.]

RUGBY, June 11. After discussions spread over many weeks, lasting until the early hours of to-day, the International Conference of Bankers in Paris reached an agreement regarding the

first international loan to be issued under the Young Plan for the pay- ment German reparations.

The amount of the loan is £10,000,000.

The British share of the loan is £12,000,000.

The prospectus of "this issue is available to-day.

It states that the Bank of Eng- land is authorised to receive appli- cations for 5 per cent. sterling bonds to bearer at an issue price of 290 per £100 nominal."

The loan will be redeemed by means of a cumulative Sinking Fund calculated, to redeem the whole loan by June 1, 1860, pur- chased at or below par, or by draw.

BRITAIN'S ADVERSE TRADE monstration following the Catbed-ings at par.

BALANCE

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 12.

ral service on Whit Sunday.

The Archbishop states that the police gave the demonstrators.every chapes of creating a disturbance.

He invites an assurance that the future action of the police will be Great Britain's adverse trade such as to inspire full confidence, balance last month was over regardless of the interests of per £3,000,000 greater than in May of sons on whom the" palice depend last year, whilst the unemployment and whom it may salt to stage an figures for last week increased by artificial situation in the country, 5,000 to 1,775,000..

The protest by the Archbishop These facts are given prominence also includes an expression of in the newspapers, which are ex- deep regret that the Governor al-

The local authorities have receiv-pressing alarm at the German wage lowed the Government Gazette to

reductions mentioned on Tuesday.. be used to enable Lord Stickland However, the fact that the ecouto publish a series of libels against omic situation in Germany is in no the Church and against the Clergy. wise rosier than in Great Britain-

is revealed by a message from Reuter's correspondent in Berlin.

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The price of issue will be 90 in all countries except France, where it will be 98, in view of the fact that these bonds are to be tax-free.

PUGILISM.

WORLD'S HEAVYWEIGHT

CHAMPIONSHIP.

(REUTER'S 'AMERICAN SERVICE]

NEW YORK, June 12 The fight for the world's heavy- weight championship, recognised by the Now York State Commission and the American Boxing Associa

Shoveling.

beging of the "Yee Stadium it p

Sharkey is a firm favourite at to 1 day makes

ed news from Nanchang that the city is being evacanted by the Central Government officials.”

While it is believed that it is Chang Fat Ful's present objective, with Kinking as his ultimate goal, where he can cut the Government which someres the water replLASAMA ERUPTION CEASED, tion between Jack Sharkey and communications between Fringed or to 2007, being resso and Hankow, it is pointed out that of 1,250,000 compared with Inst Chiang Kai Shek, during the ad- vance frem Canton, made this his stepping off ground for the move- Twenty submarines have now ment towards Hangchow, and then been launched since the war, in- to advance towards Shangbai and

Nanking. cluding two for Australia

year."

The Berlin message add that very fierce opposition to the wage" "cuts" is voiced by Vorwaert, which foreshadows most serious labour disputes in the future.

THROUGH REUTRES AGENCE,T

TOKYO, June 12 The Asama-yama eruption ceased early to-day, and the forest fires were brought under control, The damage was small

The seats have been sold, out The receipts are expected to and: 70,000 spectators are assured. reach £120,000.

Lord Thomson mentioned that France was planning to fly, with the co-operation of the British and Dutch, to Rangoon and then to Bangkok, Jurgon, Hanoi and Can

ton.

After referring to the existing air lines in China and Japan, Lord Thomson concluded by saying that Britain was doing practically no- thing in Asia.

He added that he would like to see a great deal more activity on. our part there, although he was unable to make any constructire suggestions at the present time.

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The death of Fan. Chung Hsiu, a rebel commander, is confirmed in Peping. An elaborate memorial at Chengchow. service was held Fan was wounded when directing his troops during the action in the Feping-Hankow Railway zone some

days ago.

According to a communique from Hankow, the troops resisting the Ironsides" and the Kwangsi troops have been ordered by Mar- shal Chiang Kai Shek to recapture Changsha, the Hunan capital, in ten days. Circulars advising the rebels to forsake their leaders and. signed by Marshal Chiang were showered on the rebel troops from aeroplanes.

Admiral Chen Shad Kwan has left Hankow with his naval forces to attack the rebels.

A division of Kiangsi troops under General Chang Fai Chun have been dispatched by Governor Lu Ti Ping of Kiangai to assist the Government forces in Hunan

The Adair at Foochow

As to the coup d'etat in Foochow, the situation has become less seri- ous, according to a Foochow tele- gram. The rebels under Lu. Haing Pang having been repulsed; there has been no more fighting near the city since Tuesday. The "Nanking Government is reported to have dispatched two gumboats and four aeroplanes to assist the loyal troops under Liu Ho Ting. They are ex- pected to arrive in Foochow in a day or two

Lu, the rebel leader, has declared his allegiance to Yen- Hai Shan, who has promised him the chair- manship of the Fakien Provincial Government, when the Government troops are ousted from the pro- vince. Yen bas also ordered him to attack Eastern Kwangtung, as 5000 as the loyal troops in Fizkien are driven off.

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