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PLENARY SESSION REDS ATTEMPT RIOT

OF KUOMINTANG.

NATION "MUST ARISE TO SUPPRESS COMMUNISTS.

(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY,]

PEIFING, August. 1.

AT SHANGHAI.

POLICE DISPERSE

DISTURBERS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, August 1. Attempts by the Shanghai Com- Following the meeting of the Plenary Session of the Central munists to stir up riota to-day Executive Council of the Kuomia-were crushed in their incipient tang, held yesterday afternoon, a stages by the police, who turned eircular telegram was issued deal out in full force, dispersing the ing with the situation in China demonstrators without any "diff- signed by Wang Ching Wel, Yen culty. Hai Shan, Feng Fu Hsiang and a number of other members of the party.

.1)

A crowd, numbering 1,500 demont strators, gathered this morning at a point intersecting Nanking and

Chekiang Roads, shouting slogans and distributing handbills and shooting off crackers.

After making allegations against the policy of Chiang Kai Shek, the telegram concludes with the state-

A riot squad rushed to the scene mert that the whole of the nation must arise to suppress the Com and broke up the crowd.

munists,

JAPAN MAY ADVISE CHINA.

[TEROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

TOKYO, August 1. Well-informed circles state that Japan, acting in concert with the other Powers, mny advise China to make common cause against the Communists.

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HAN FU CHU'S TROOPS.

(TEROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PEIPING, August 1. In the course of an interview, Chu Ao Hsiang stated that Han Fa Chu bad handed over the con- trol of his troops to Shih Yi San, and that the latter was reorganis. ing them on behalf of the Northern-

ers.

Ten of the rioters were arrested.

There were also minor disturb

ances in other, parts of the city.

Altogether there were 17 arrests.

LABOUR M.P. CENSURED.

GUILTY OF GROSS LIBEL ON HOUSE OF COMMONS."

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, July 31.. (The House of Commons to-day listened to the rare ceremony of the Speaker, on a formal motion of the House, admonishing a mem.

ber.

recent

Mr. Elijah Sandham, who was elected for the Kirkdale Division last year, alleged in a speech that certain fellow Labour members had accepted bribes and bad got drunk in the House.

The allegations were discussed in ANOTHER ALLY FOR THE Commons and then referred to the

NORTH.

[THROUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1930.

ENGLAND-CANADA AIR VOYAGE.

KING'S SPEECH.

SURPRISE CAPTURE FLOODS IN JAPAN.

OF CHANGSHA.

PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.

R.100 SAFELY MOORED AT MONTREAL.

WITHDRAWAL OF FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

RICE CROP BADLY DAMAGED.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

[THROUGH REFTER'S AGENCY.]

MONTREAL, August 1. The airship R.100 safely moored at 3.40 this morning on the com- pletion of a trip of over 3,000 miles. Unfavour.bie Landing Conditions.

MONTREAL, August 1. The R.100 arrived above the St. Hubert aerodrome. at 1.30 this morning, and "intends to land at dawn.

the

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HANKOW; August 1. H.M.S. Aphis arrived at Hankow yesterday morning with re- fugees from Changsha on board.

Of these two were Norwegians, six Italians, six Americans, nine Frenchmen, 12 British and 14 Ger- maas.

five

LONDON, August 1. The King's Speech, on the occa sion of the prorogation of Parlia- ment, referring to the London Naval Treaty, says that many im- portant points of agreement were reached, and the hope is expressed that negotiations between France and Italy will be concluded at no The party also included very distant date whereby they children and 13 women, 26 of the will participate in Anglo-49 being men. A magnificent aurora borealis Japanese-American agreement in over the aerodrome, which was the Treaty fixing for a period a ablaze with red and white lights, total tonnage limit for certain cate rewarded the thousands of" mid-gonies of warships. The agreements aight watchers who were following reached at The Hague Conference the continuous string of wireless last January marked a decisive messages from the airship speak stage in the financial reconstruc ing bad weather and

eevere tion and the political tranquillisa "bumps," necessitating frequent tion of Europe. manœuvrings.

Cheers arose on the appearance of the dirigible as she steadily ap- groached the silver and spearlike mast in the centre of the дего- drome.

The Commander immediately signalled that in view of the un- favourable conditions he would not

mocr, before sunrise.

[DAITISH WIRELESS BERVICE.] Atlantic Liners Spoken.

RUGBY, July 31. The airship R.100 is expected to reach Montreal late to-night, hav- ing taken about sixty-six hours for the journey from Cardington.

This evening, following the course of the St. Lawrence, she encounter ed a strong headwind.

The airship circled Quebec on the way.

Throughout the day she had made excellent progress, despite assorted weather, including thick fog. She passed over several liners whose passengers rushed to the boat decks

and cheered her.

Committee of Privileges, which con-

She exchanged greetings with centrated attention on the more them all, saying that all on board serious allegation of bribery and the airship were enjoying the trip,

although they would be glad to corruption.

reach Montreal where they could smoke.

PEIPING, August 1. The Committee expressed the Feng Yu Hsiang, in a communi- opinion that Mr. Sandham had que, states that a telegram has been guilty of a gross libel, upon been received from Liu Chen Nien the House and deserved censure. offering his allegiance to the North.

The Committee rejected Mr. „Bendhum's plea for a full investi- gation on the ground that be bad

U.S. WARNING TO CHINA. declined to cite specific instances

NOT REGARDED AS IMPORTANT

THROUGH REUTER'S-AGENCT.]

NANKING, July 31. The Foreign Office to-day re.| ceived the Washington cablegram. cautioning China that if the loss of American life in Taian and Shan. tung is permitted, the U.S. Gevera- ment will reserve all rights in the

in support of his allegations.

To-day, on the motion of Mr. Philip. Snowden, carried by 304 votes to 13, the Speaker was call- ed on to admonish the offender. He did this in the most solemn, tones while Mr. Sandham sat with folded arms.

Elaborate preparations have been made at St. Hubert. Aerodrome, Montreal, to deal with the record crowd awaiting the airship.

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SEVICE] Fabric Trouble Causes Speed Reduction.

MONTREAL, July 31. After passing Gross Isle, 20 miles east of Quebec, the R.100 wirelessed that she had some "fabric trouble" and was compelled to reduce speed.

It was further reported that she might not arrive at Montreal until

to-morrow.

LATER.

Unemployment.

The Speech expresses the gravest aaxiety at the high level to which. unemployment and the worldwide depression have risen during the past year. Schemes have been designed to provide employment on public works exceeding £300,000,000, which have been rendered possible by a substantial Government contribu tion.

Anglo-Egyptian Negotiations, The Speech expresses sincere dis- appointment with the failure of the recent negotiations for an Anglo- Egyptian settlement, and it wel comes the opportunities afforded the forthcoming meeting of the Imperial Conference for the promo tion of a mutual understanding and co-operation in all matters of com- mon concern...

Round-Table Conference. Referring to the forthcoming Indian Round-Table Conference, the Speech earnestly prays for spirit of mutual trust and friend- ship to unite all races and creeds in India and representatives of both Great Britain and India in the discharge of their responsibili ties which the Conference will in- pose on them.

INDIAN ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE.

SİMON CONTROVERSY

TERMİNATED. ..

[DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)

RUGBY, July 31

The latter all warmly praised the sterling work done by the officers and men of H.M.S. Aphis.

as a complete qurprise.

The capture of Changsha came

Communists Approach. On Saturday morning conditiona were normal, but at noon the Asia- tic Petroleum Company learned that a large body of Communists was approaching Changaha.

British Subjects Concentrate. Mr. Harding, the British Consul, advised all British subjects to con- centrate on the island in the middle, of the river.

The foreign settlement is situated on the island...

Government Troops Evacuate. The Government troops bad not been paid and were unreliable. On Sunday evening rifle shots were heard on the mainland, and the Government troops

were seen

evacuating the native city.

Reports were received to the effect that the Government forces bad surrendered quantities of rifles

on

and munitions to the "Reds". Foreigners then embarked launches which were anchored in the vicinity of the British warships Aphis and Teal, the American Palos and the Japanese Futami..

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Fires Commence,

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Spectacular conflagrations were seen on Monday morning, and these apread through the city on Monday night until on Tuesday the whole! city seemed to be ablaze.

Meanwhile lone missionaries ar rived by boat and on foot until the falling of the river on Tuesday morning compelled the Aphis to drop five miles down the river to the Asiatic Petroleum Company's installation.

The Aphis left for Hankow on Tuesday evening, leaving the Teal and Palor to watch events. at Changsha, for which port the Gaat and phis left this morning.

General Rising of "Reds"

Proclaimed.

a general rising of proclaimed Kiangai with the intention of tang "Reds" in Hupeh, Hunan d Hankow on August....1.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Toxro, August 1. Heavy rains followed by floods caused serious damage in towns near Kyoto,

· RECENT - NANKING REVERSE.

SHANSI PREPARES FOR ANOTHER OFFENSIVE.

SURVEY OF NORTHERN WAR THEATRES.

The departure of Marshal Chiang Eai Shek for Yenchow indicates the tense situation on the Tientsin- Pukow Railway sector, where a Two thousand houses are joun- decisive battle is expected before dated in Fushimi.

long.

H

Several thousand inhabitants sought refuge in the school build-

ings-

The troops, are out distributing foodstuffs.

but no lives were lost.

"Fukuchigama is also inundated,

Thousands of acres of rice fields are fooded, and the crops may be totally lost.

The recent reverse suffered by. Han Eu Chu's Nanking forces on the Kinochow- Tsinan Railway,' which was a heavy blow to Nan- king, has "greatly heartened the Stansi army which is now prepar ing "to recapture Kufow instead of remaining on the defensive at Taina.

Ten at Tolnan,

Landslides with fatalities Aro Yen Hsi. Shan has arrived "at reported.

Tainan, where he is taking steps Railways are damaged at several to settle the military situation on places.

the Kiaochow-Tsinan Railway. He has dispatched a delegate to ask Han Fu Chu to withdraw his troops FOREIGNERS AT CHANGSHA from Shantung so as to prevent

[TRROUGH RECTER’8 AGENCY.]

PEIPINO, August 1.

It is learned that Mr. Wm. Lingle, Presbyterian missionary, has been evacuated from Chang-

sha.

Mr. Cameron is the sole Ameri- can remaining._"

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be safe.

The Italian Baima is reported to

Most of the Communists are believed to have left the city,

(Wah Tez Fat Pao.). Wealthy Merchants Butchered..

HANKOW, August 1. Reports from Changsha state that the Communists have kidnapped over 300, wealthy merchants and residents, of whom about 30 were butchered.

Foreign Premises Intact.

The buildings of the Customs House, the Butterfield & Swire Co., Jardine, Matheson & Co., and the N.Y.K. were not affected by the conflagration.

Price of Communist Evacuation. The Communists have demanded the General Chamber of Commerce to contribute a sum of $700,00 and the landlords to contribute two months rentals as a condition for their evacuation.

quit Changsha at any moment in The Communists are expected to

bers of Government troops from view of the approach of large num Hankow.

further bloodshed. Yen told Press representatives that should Han not comply with his request, his troops would settle the situation by mili- tary force in ten days.

Apparently Chiang Kai, Shek-de- cided to hold his position on this railway at all costs. He has dis- patched troops under Chiang Ting Wen and Li Yun Heng to reinforce Han's men. Chiang has also dis- patched General Ma Hung Kwei to request General Han to reconsider his intention of resigning. Should Han insist on retiring, Ma will take over his troops and carry on the struggle.

Tsingchow Recaptured: Latest reports. state that the Shansi forces have captured Tsing- chow.

The situation on the Feiping- Hankow Railway remains unchang- ed. The Government forces have. recently made a series of unsuc- cessful attacks on Hsuchong, and a number of bombing aeroplanes were dispatched from Hankow on Thurs- day to bombard Chengchow."

No serious fighting is expected on the Lunghai front for the time being, a heavy troops have been sector to reinforce their respective withdrawn by both sides from this allies in Shantung.

Fighting Near Focchow.

According to 'reports from Foo-

Hsing Pang is still raging to the chow, fighting between the loyal troops and the insurgents under Lu

troops under Liu Ho Ting are at- north-west of Focchow. The loyal

tacking the rebels from the north, Fen Shih Seng's troops have ar- rived at Hankow on their way to

while those under Chang Ching Hunan to assist in the campaign from the south, with Yeaping and and Fang Sing Tao are pressing against the Communiata at Chang Yukai, the headquarters of the

rebels, as their objective.

sha.

Four gunboats have left Cheng-

Hankow Uneasy.

feeling uneasy, in spite of the The populace at Hankow are stil!

In the House of Commons

to Aight Sir Austen Chamberlain said he had intended to make a further appeal to the Government regard. BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Further wireless messages from ing their decision not to invite

It is stated that the Communistlingchi to co-operate with the RUGBY, July 31.

the R.100 indicate that the fabric the representatives of the Statutory The Committee of Privileges tail-in "gave trouble" 200 miles Commission on India to be dele-headquarters in Shanghai have troops.. consisted of 10 members represent from Montreal. The commander re- gates at the Round Table Confer ing all parties in the House, and duced speed to 10 knots, but ninetyceived a letter from Sir John ence, but this morning he had re- its report states that the allega. minutes later temporary repairs Simon, Chairman of the Commis tion made by Mr. Sandham, who were effected and the speed was in- sion, which altered the situation. matter.

appeared before the Committee, croused to 20 knots.

The airship expects to arrive at

In it Sir John Simon said he The National Government is send were mere general statements given

without any particulars unsup- St. Hubert aerodrome at midnight

would have welcomed an opportun. ing a reply shortly.

ported by evidence and without local time. This will be in the nature of an the names of the persons alleged Huge crowds watched the airship acknowledgment of receipt of the to have been bribed. The Compass over Quebec this evening, wild message, giving no assurances, as mitter consequently told him that enthusiasm being displayed. the Washington message makes no investigation.

it was impossible to recommend an-

specific demands.

A few Americans remain at Taian, and, upon the advice of the Ameri- ean Legation, these are being with- drawn, so no importance is attached to the Washington message.

JAPANESE DESTROYERS ORDERED TO YANGTSZE.

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COMMISSION ON INDIAN LABOUR.

TO VISIT CEYLON AND RANGOON.

KING GEORGE V. SIGNS RATIFICATION.

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

ity to serve on the Conference had the Government so wished, but the Prime Minister had stated there were very strong reasons which made it undesirable.

"Of course, it will be difficult for the Commission's report to re-

Destruction Railway Bridges.

are breaking up the bridges on the In this connection the "Reds" Peiping-Hadkow Railway 20 to 30 miles north of Hankow. -

drastic measures adopted by the authorities against the Communist activities.

have been erected at the Japanese Live electric wire entanglements Concession.

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There are over 10 regiments of Government forces at Wuhan (Wd- Soviet Agents on the Scene.

chang, Hankow and Hanyang), There are 60,000 "Reds" in

The Communist troops at Hwa- Central China equipped with 45,000 yuan, to the north of Hankow, have rifles, field-guns, aeroplanes and been dispersed. wireless, while several important Soviet" agents have recently arrived in Shanghai.

Regiments Revolt.

HANKOW, July 31.

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Slaokan Recaptured.

It is also reported that Siackin, about 20 miles north of Hankow, has also been recaptured by the troops.

·PRINCE OF WALES' VISIT TO BELGIUM.

[ORTTISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Belgium on Tuesday, is remaining

RUGE, July 31, The Prince of Wales, who flew to there until next week.

To-day the Prince flew to Liege and visited the Exhibition there...

DRUG TRAFFICKING COUNTRIES.

PROPOSED CONFERENCE

DELAYED.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.Į

GENEVA, July 31. yet been able to propose a date for The British Government has not conference of drug manufacturing

LONDON NAVAL TREATY.ceive fair or adequate treatment in a Conference which includes no one who can either expound our re- commendations with authority or explain on behalf of the Commis- sion the considerations or evidence which must be weighed before RUGBY, July 31.-

criticism of the Report can be re-

It is reliably reported that three It was stated in the House of garded as well founded, but I can (BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Regiments of the 20th Army have

-Fate of Foreign Consulates.” Commons to-day with reference to well understand that by this ar-

NANKING, August 1. the ratification of the London rangement it is, hoped to attract revolted at Hwangpei, 60 miles up

In an interview with Japanese Ruoay, July 31.

Sinokan, which is situated 3 journalists, Hu Han Min, a pro-in The Royal Commission on Labour Naval Treaty in respect of the to the Conference some Indian the Peiping-Hankow Railway.

United Kingdom that the inatru elements which might otherwise be mailes up the railway, has been cap-minent Nationalist leader, Raid in India, under the chairmanship. of the ex-Speaker, Mr. Whitley,ment of ratification had been sign- unwilling to come."

Sir John added that an opportured by baudits, and most of the that the Central Government has ed by King George V. and expects to complete its sittings in would be deposited simultaneously tunity, however, would remain way bridges in the vicinity have received no reports that the foreign

been destroyed..

The Chairman of the Consultative London by the middle of August.

for the Commissioners to

Consulates at Changsha were among Opium Commission has therefore As at present arranged, the Com-with the ratification in respect of even

Communists Executed.

the many buildings destroyed. The decided not to call a meeting of the It is reported from Sasebo that mission will leave at the end of the Dominions and India and the take part in the discussions which

Government has taken vigorous Commission which was contemplat- in view of the seriousness of the September for Rangoon, vid Colom ratification of the United States must follow.

measures in dealing with the Comed being held in August. and Japan, when all parties to the situation on the Upper Yangtze, bo, spending a few days en route

munista, and the re-capture of Changsha by Government forces is Government has been issued, which Correspondence with the British in a study of the working of recent four destroyers have been ordered legislation on the tea estates of

expected at any moment., to prepare to proceed to China at Ceylon.

shows that the material deemed Powere would not lose confidence necessary for the holding of the

He added that he hoped the a moment's notice, and also 200 Marines.

SHANGHAI, August 1.

H.M. EMPRESS OF JAPAN, EXPECTED HAPPY EVENT.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]

STORYU, AURTED A -"Ind Empress of Japan is enjanted: by the Tokyo Nichi Nicht to bo Enceinte and this is confirmed in the “most reliable quarters. De

Some three weeks will be devoted to touring and taking evidence in Burma, and the Commission anti- cipates that about the middle of November it will reach Delhi, where the report will be written.

BRITISH 'MANCHURIA TRADE *RE RESENTATIVE: *****

"[THROUGH" REUTER'S AGENCY,}

Treaty were in a position to bring the Treaty, into force, in accord

ance with Article 24.

SCHNEIDER TROPHY RACE.

ROYAL AERO CLUB'S DENIAL.

year.

[DRITISH WIRELESS BÉNYICK]

Ruay, July 31, The Royal Aero Club has issued schiement denying me suggestion at Te ducting to organise the Schneider Trophy Race "for" next

LONDON, July 30. The latement explains that the In conformity with the Govern-Club has only returned entries to ment's decision to create new posts the contest that have not conform [The Emperor of Japan was mar in the commercial diplomatic ser ad with the unalterable conditions ried to Princess Nagako in 1924 and vice in eight countries, Mr. J. C governing the content for 1931 de

a surviving issue of two Hutchinson has been appointed for cided

on by the Federation daughters.]

service" in Manchuria.

Aeronautique Internationale.

The happy event is expected next February

bas

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Bir Austen Chamberlain warmly praised the tone of the letter and said that obviously, he could now take no further appeal to the Government to reconsider their decision, for the consequences of which the Government would" be. wholly responsible. He paid a warm tribute to the services of the Commission.

J

HANKOW, July 31. Martial-law has been proclaimed

here.

Six Communists who were arrest ed this morning were summarily executed at Wachang..

Foreigners Return From Kuling.

at

...

countries which it offered to convoke,

available.

SHIKARPUR FLOOD-

STRICKEN.

(THROUGH.REUTER'S AGENCY,)

The Japanese, as a precaution, in the Central Government, and Projected conference is not yet are constructing barbed wire en- should not act without thorough tanglements round the Japanese consideration of the matter. Concession,

Chiang Blamed for Upheaval.

PEIPING, August. 1. Wang Ching Wei and the parti- cipants of the enlarged Plenary" Borsion of the Contral Executive Coured of the demirdang bere juinti iseued u circular declaration Only 2,000 bps 1 or 78,000 in reference to the Communist up- now remain at Shikarpur owing to heaval in Changsha with a view to the Boods. prevent any possible misunderstand- The town is surrounded by water, ings. They blame Chiang Kai Shek which is now creeping towards the for the withdrawal of large numbers | centre. of troops from Hupeh; Hanan and Kiangai to the front, thus offering the opportunities to the Com- munists to capture Changsha

The Secretary for India, MP Wedgwood Bean, associated the Govorn ent with this tribute, and Two hundred foreigners who are said the Government's decision was spending their summer holidays at based on the simple ground that at Kuling are being withdrawn im the found Tante Conference the letter Britian delegates would meet their August 1

Whilst HMS. Teal was recon Indian delegates with an open mind. The work of the Statutory noitring at Changsha on Wednes Commission was done and its day, she was fred on by Reds" conclusion presented. The Con from the north end of the island. férence would consider that among

The gunboat was not damaged, other matters. The absence of the

and did not reply, fearing damage Commissioners from the Conference to foreign buildings on the island. was, he contended, a perfectly which are apparently intact. natural and proper thing.

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Ono railway breach is widening, another has started and a third is imminent.

The refugees are panic-stricken.