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RED RISING AT HOIHOW.

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES

SAFE.

[TKROVOM REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PEIFING, Dec. 13, Despatches to the Legations re- part that 30 British and American missionaries are seriously endanger. ed by a Communist uprising in

Hoihow.

The British and American Con- wirls in Canton have requutod naval

Resistance.

It is reported by Chinese who arrived from Hoihow yesterday that the Red trouble in Hoihow is now under control,

It appears that a band of Com- múnists caine from the country dis tricts during last week and made a night raid on the outskirts of Hoi- how, but it is reported that little damage resulted.

Naturally, the inhabitants wore much alarmed, and the local militia were called out with the intention of engaging the marauders. At the same time requests for reinforce ments were sent to Canton, and 600 Cantonese soldiers were despatched,, who were to be followed by 1,000

troops.

It is believed that the Reds re- trented.

The nilitary forces are preparing to advance into the interior in order to clean up the bandits,

It is learned that all the British Had Anerican missionaries at how and Kingehow are safe.

C-IN-C. OF KOREA.

EMPERON SANCTIONS

APPOINTMENT,

[THROUGH REUTER'S ARENCY.]

US. BANK FAILURES

CONTINUE.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1930.

ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE.

TONE OF STOCK MARKET BURMA REPORT APPROVED

FIRM.

(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]

BY COMMITTEE.

[DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Roosy, Dec. 12.

The Burma Sub-Committee of the Indian ́ Round Tablo Conferonca has approved ake report drafted by its Chairman, Lord Russell, which wil be presented to the. Plenary Session early next week, probably on Tuesday.

NEW YORK, December 12. Following the recent runs,** there have been more bank failures throughout the country, including the Farmers, Merchants, and the National Banks in Tyrone (Penn.) and Christopher (I.) and the

The report sels out its recom- State Bank of. West Asheville (North Carolina), which have sus.mendations in sir paragraphs. peaded withdrawals for one month.

Banker Commits Suicide.

President

the

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In the first recommendation, the Sub-Committee nak His Majesty's

RED DISTURBANCE AT NEW YORK.

OUTCOME OF THE MOSCOW CONSPIRACY TRIAL,

(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVIUL]

NEW YORK, Dec. 14. As an outcome of the Moscow conspiracy trial, a band of 1,800 Communists, bearing bannere de bouncing the "Imperialism" of the British and American French, Governmenis, attempted to march past the French Consulate, when they collided with the police,

The police, assisted by non- Communists and bystanders, de- delivered Furious onslaught, be-

Mr. William C. Williard. Vice Government to make a public an-fore whom the rioters melted after nouncement that the principle of

à severo tussle. Huntingdor National Bank and Vice-Presidentparntion is accepted, any that the prospects of a constitutional and Treasurer of the Columbus

advance towards responsible Gov- Blank, Saving

committed

crument, hold out to Burma as tuicide.

part of British India, will not be prejudiced by the separation.

In the second, the Sub-Committes expresses the opinion that the legitimate interests of Indian and other minorities must be safeguard. ed.

Disappointed Depositors.

LATER.

In contrast with yesterday, when long linee of depositers gathered outside the branches of the Bank of the United States, very few to. day resumed their futile vigil.

Committee Undismayed By Criticism. The Sub-Committed

not dismayed by the criticism which may perhaps be made upon their conclusions that the links between some parts of the federation and ethers might be sounder. A new State is not born full-grown; it

The third conclusion deals with must contain within itself the The attain. The majority were persuaded by the necessity for u financial settle-capacity for growth. the police that they could gainicht between India and Burma. nothing hy waiting.

One of the largest depositors of the Bank has instituted legal proceedings for the recovery of $1,500,000.

LATER.

The leading banks are working Hokay and night formulating a scheme lor lending depositors in the Bank of the United States half of their $160,000,000 deposits.

TOKYO, Dec. 12.

New York Bankers Feel No. Anxiety.

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The tons of the Stock Market was orderly and opening prices are firm.

The market seemed to be little affected by the failure of the Bank of the United States (which is in

mot of full maturity must depend apon the efforts and devotion of the

may como."

The questions are diffealt and technical and should, in the Sub- of the stateamon of India her- Committee's view, be dealt with as, from whatever territory they recommended in Paragraph 83 of the Government of India's report. It is recommended that state ments prepared by experts of both Governments should be laid before the standing Finance Committees

The Sub-Committee's conclusions are that the componont elements should be the federating provinces of British India and such Indian States or groups of States as may ing made for the subsequent entry nr the federation, provision be of such further States or groups

BRITAIN'S DEBT TO

'AMERICA.

INSTALMENT OF NINETY.» FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.

(REUTER'S AVERICAN SERVICE)

The

រំង

WASHINGTON, Doc. 14. British Government paging the United States over 804,000,000, making the total pay, ments since the funding of the

British Debt $1,280,000,000,

The outstanding amount now is $4,398,000,000.

POLISH ASSAULTS ON GERMANS.

DR. CURTIUS SENDS. SECOND NOTE TO LEAGUE

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

BERLIN, Dec. 14. Dr. Curtius has sent a second Note to the League of Nationa describing further Polish assaults on Germans in connection with the recent Upper Silesian elections.

DEATH OF CALCUTTA MURDERER.

ALLEGED CONFESSION BY BENOY BOSE.

(THROUGH XENTER'E AGENCY.}

CALCUTTA, Dec. 14. Benoy Bose, who was wounded when escaping after the assassina

of the Indias Legislative Assemb-as agres to ender. So far as Brition of Inspector-General Simpson,

ty and the Burmh Legislative Lith India is concerned, the federat Council, and that representatives ing organism will be neither the Government of British India ng it exists a proant nor autonomous provinces released from the contra)

of those Committees be associated with the experts in the proceedings of the Arbitral Board.

The fourth conclusion recognises the need for adequate arrangements regarding defence after separation, their nature to be determined in the

tie

Creation of New State.

has died.

He is alleged to have confessed to having murdered Mr. Lowman, deputy Inspector - General, month.

The process af foderation will involve the creation of a new State BRITISH deriving its powers in part from agree to concedo to the Crown, to the powers which the States will u placed under the disposal of the now federation, and in part from the transfer to it of neces sary powers of the Central Indian Governments.

The Emperor has sanctioned the no way connected with the Ameri-light of expert military opinion.

The fifth eqpolusion, after not appointment of Lieut. General Son-can Government), and inquiries in juro Hayashi, Commander of the banking circles indicated that Newing arrangements for taking over Guards Division, as Commander-in-York bankers feel no auxiety in the administration of central sub-Government and of the Provincial Chief of Korea, in succession to consequence of the closing of thejects recommends the consideration General Jiro Minami..

Army Appointment. General Noboyuki Ale, who acted a War Minister during General Ugaki's illness, haß been appointed to the Command of the Fourth Division in Osaka.

SUBMARINE FLOTILLA FOR HONG KONG.

DEPARTURE FROM PORTSMOUTH,

(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]

Bank, which they consider isolated phenomenon,

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The public evidently share their view, as other banking institutions hare not experienced any uncuşi. рена on the part of their own depositors.

Two Additional Banks Olose.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13. The Union, City Trust Company of Indiana and another bank in Michigan have closed their doora.

The deposits of each bank are approximately 8300,000.

Senatorial Commission.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.

of whother, subject to the consent of the Government of India and on terms to bo arranged, Burma should continue to use certain of India's scientific services,

PREMIER REBUKES MR. CHURCHILL.

·SPEECH LACKED WISDOM AND DISCRETION.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Losbox, Dec. 19. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MaaDonald, speaking at Reading today, denounced Mr. Winston

an

WORLD'S SUGAR OUTPUT.

FRAMING RESTRICTION

QUOTAS.

[THOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.];

BRUSSELS, Dec. 1. The fixing of quotas for the re- striction of the sugar output for

national Conferecise is still being the forthcoming year by the Inter-

held up by difficulties in regard to the European quota,

Churchill's speech yesterday, ne showing neither wisdom nor discre- tion, and described it "mis- chievous" from beginning to end, European experts have worked without a constructive idea or out the figure of 1,508,000 loya proposal therein, and expressive of compared with 1,220,000, as, réquest nothing except an antiquated reined by the Java, Cuban and Ameri- tionship between the Imperial can representatives, and exceeding anthority and the people who come last year's total, under its sway; blind to every modern movement in politics and still-necked regarding the handling of the people whom we ourselves have enlightened in political affairs and aspirations

How Congress and the elements in India who wish the Round Table Conference would fail must bay. bleased Mr. Churchill for giving them the opportunity of rousing up the prepudices in India against the | British Raj !

Prime Minister's' Advice,

The Prime Minister added: "We have got such a good hold over Indian opinion that we can even afford to allow Mr. Churchill to make such a speech, but if he takes my advice he will not repeat, it."

•{BRITISH WIRELESS - SERVICE]

Rroby, Dec. 14. The Prime Minister referred to r. Churchill's speech at a public meting at Reading last night.

He said the Indian delegates had come to discuss with them waya and cans to further political last evolution. The Viceroy, who was one of the greatest India had ever had, was supporting this movement As a matter of wisdom and not as

TRAWLER'S LONG political. VOYAGE.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Rucny, Dec. 13, With a crow of three men the over Federal Legislature should-ton Bixhall trawler Lady Royal consist of two Chambars, each con-

has arrived at Nanaimo, British taining roprestatives of both Bri-Columbia, having crossed the At tish India and the States. The method by which the States repre- lantio and sailed through the sentatives should be chosen will be Panama Canal up the Pacific The sixth recommendation an- a matter for the States themselves. | Coast. phasises the importance of effect-1 and so long as there are any ing the separation with the mini-reserved subjects, it will be nuceK mum disturbance to trade relations sary for the Crown to be "repre- existing, and expresses the hope sontod in both Chambers. Differ that a favourable Trade Convention ences between the two Chambers will be concluded between India might be determined either ut a and Burma.

Fedemi Proposals.

Week-end "Conversations" at

Chequers.4.

To-morrow afternoon, about joint session ar. by other means, the machinery to be discussed later, thirty Moslem and Hindu delegates The final section of the report attending the Round Table Confer At to-day's nexting of the deals with the powers of the Fede.

ence will visit Chequers to continue Federal Sub-Committee, the Chair-ral Legislature and a list of 45 man's interim report on the first subjects provisionally recommended their "conversations" with the three of four heads of the subjects as federal subjects is appended to Prime Minister regarding Moslem- prepared for their consideration the report. The list has been pre as approved for presentation to pared on the assumption that the the full Conferenos in Committee. Federal Legislature will be clothed

The

recommendations of the with powers of legislation on all report have been most carefully the subjects included. considered, but they are still pure-

The inclusion of certain subjects,

Hindu differences.

:

The European experts are now working out a fresh offer.

European Quota.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 13, The European sugar quota has been fixed at 1,20,000 tons, of which Carcho-Slovakia is allotted 90,000 tons; Poland, 310,000 tons; Hungary, 8,000 tons; Belgium, 85,000 tons; and Germany, 200,000

tons.

The last named is seeking an in- crease in her quota to 420,000 tons by negotiations with the Java and Cuban interests,

LATTE.

It is understood that the Javanese- are not likely to make any conces sions to Germany, in view of the extensive concessions they recently made in order to reach agreement with the Americans and Cubans.

Should the c: aference be decisive, the European quota system will come into force next season and will. continue for five years.

prejudices in Indie again against I think we have Great Britain. got much a good hold over Indian opinion that we can even afford to. allow Mr. Churchill to make the speech he did yesterday, but if he will take my advice he will not repeat it.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] *** Thunderer's Trenchant

Reproof.

Rugay, Dec. 13. Mr. Winston Churchill's recent

The Prime Minister continued: The Viceroy, who controls the situation, is not & Labour man er Liberal, but, a Tory. There is no political party principle involved in this, and at this moment, when the Conferencs is on, when Musan)- man, Hindi, Bikh, the depressed speech on India' has provoked class, Indian Christians and Bri- strong reproof from the Prime tish commercial representatives are Minister, and a vigorous disclaim

all sitting at the Round Table er from the Times that his views in stating their cases and exchanging any way represent the Conserva

The Timer says that the chosen. Inoment to make a speech mischiev viewan Me Churchild sets this time polier. ous from beginning to end, without representatives of all three British any constructive idea or proposal political parties, are working night in it, and expressive of nothing and day-working, it may be except the antiqunted relationship hoped, not as partisans, but as a between Imperial authority and team and with soms hopes of sue- the people who, come under its ces to reach a basis of under- sway; blind to every modern move-standing with the representatives' meat in politics and stiff nicked of India for a solution of a most regarding the bandling of a people dificult and dangerous situation whom we ourselves have enlightened which confronts the British Empire. Mr. Churebill may fairly claim in political affaire and aspiratione. How Congress, how the elements in that his speech is matched by cor India who wish this Conference to remonding efforts in India to fail, how the rlements in India spread distrust aurong, the Confer who have been fmding during the ence delegates in the possibilities Int four or five weeks that the of an honourable settlemont. But handling of this Conference hua he is no more representative of the been so good that they are ceasing Conservative party than the assas to have the driving power of lawsing of Calcutta represent the In

the Bound to investigato banking conditions

Interim Report on Federal Scheme. Jesences, how to-day they must have dinna assembled t

blessed Mr. Churchill for giving Table, and his speech will have LONDON, Dec. 13. will begin its hearings in January. tentative and it may be neces- for example, defence and external

them the opportunity of rousing up just as little influence upon British The creation of ag new State

(Continued on next Column.) Policy towards India." Remarkable Change in American sary to modify their form or sub-affairs, was not specifically consid

stance in the light of decisionsered, since they raise the question deriving powers partly from the taken later en other aspects of the of the relation between the Ex-powers which the Indian Staten questions under consideration. ecutive in India and the Crown, will concode to the British Crown, The remarkable change in the Hoad No. 6, as to the constitu- The Committee recommend some to be placed at the disposal of the new Federation, and partly from American banking system, due to tion, ebiratar, powers and res constitutional procedure for addi-

the transfer of powers of the pre- the large-scale amalgamations of ponsibilities of the Federal Executions, from time to time, to the

ent Government of India, is con- banks, is emphasised in the annual live, was also referred to the Buh list of federal subjects.

Committee, which, however, „felt It is pointed out in mention to templated by the Sub-Committed of FRANCE'S CABINET. report of the Secretary of Com that the large issues it raised federal subjects hi a distinction the Round Table Conference which

merce, who points out that thecould not be separated from those largest bank in the world is now connected with the relation of the is to be drawn between policy and has presented its interim raport on domiciled in the United States.

logislation, on the one hand, and the federal scheme.

The report anticipates that the The Secretary of Commerce says Federal Excentive to the Crown,dministration on the other, and

which is No. 19 of the heads of in an Appendix containing the Fedoration will be carried out by that the standard of living is still discussion. It is probable that het of proposed federal subjects, the province of British India 'on

refor Heads 12 and 8 to the Sub-mado in goveral instances. next week's Plenary Mating will qualifications on the lines an Committee for separate report,

Minimum of Disturbance,

LONDON, Dec. 12. Four of Britain's largest sub marines, Perseus, Pandora, Posoi- don and Proteus, have left Porte. mouth for Hong Kong to form ̧& new flotilla and replace the "L" Class vessala.

M.' STEEG FORMS MINISTRY.

[AGENCE HAVAS.]

PALIB, Dec. '12. 3. Steeg has accepted the invita tion to form. Cabinet.

PARIS, Dec. 13.

- (THROUGH REVTER'S AGENCY.]

A special Senatorial Commission

Banking System,”.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.

rising. There were no 'cuts " in wages due to trade depression, from which he argues that pro- gressive prosperity depends upon liberal, wages and the consequent

GOVERNOR OF NIGERIA.

Encouraging Progress.

{TUROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

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the one hand, and such Indian Siates as choose to enter on the other, provision being made for others to come in as they desire. For a variety of reasons, there The report also advocates

Legislature, large buying power of the masses." The Sub-Committee report A Are-cera in which the States may bicameral Federal

Public debt has been reduced most encouraging degras. of agree desire to retain, in matters where-containing representatives of both $738,000,000 to 15.806,000,000. Foreign trade hos suffered from the ment on the mutters comprised in in they agree that control of British India and the India States They policy shall be federal, most of in proportions to be fixed. It world depression, and the valus of the three heads dent with.

Coognise that any m'essure of the adminitrative powers which opposes separate legislature to deal M. Baroty, Under Secretary to exports has deerensed 19 per federation involves for the States they now excrcise, but in so far with central subjects concerning the Treasury, has resigned owing cent., and imports over 10 per cent.sacrifices in the sphere to which us they contlaus to exercise those British India only, though it, ad they have always attached the powers they will do, as in con-mits that this proesdure will to the decision of his group not to

greatest importance, for practical formity with a policy jointly decreate the anomaly, which will need follow the Cabinet,

Tensons as well as on grounds of termined and with regulations further consideration, that the existing treation and sentiment. jointly formulated. Provided the Federal Legislature will, therefore, They recognise, on the other conditions for harmonious evolu- contain. States representatives who band, the natural hesitation of the tion are established, it is an ad- will not be concerned with some of representatives of British India to antige that there be a minimum the subjects with which the legis accept any form of constitutional disturbance in the practical ar-lature deals

The report adds that the im- [THROUGH REUTER'S ¿DENCE.] enangs which might be thought to rangements which already operate.

endanger the unity of British In Tho preciso determination of the portant subject of the position of LONDON, Dee. 12. din or those positive advantages functions of the Fedoral and the Crown will need further ex H.M. the King has approved the which are derived from a uniform State Govorements respectively in amination when the relation of the Executivo toward the love, Minister for Air; . Barthou, appointment of Bir Donald Camer-body of law and administrativo theso spheres: will be a matter for Federal

settlement, in respect of each sub- Crown is discussed, and points out Minister for War; M. Leygues, on, Governor, and Commander-in practice.

All parties of the Sub-Committeeject, by negotiation. The Sub that if any subjects (auch ng de Minister of the Interior; and M Chief of Tanganyika Territory, to Chaubemps, Minister for Public be Governor and Commander-in-wore unanimous in proferring the Committee are strongly of the fence and foreign relations) are Instruction

Chief of Nigeria, in succession to welfare of India as a whole to the pinion there should be only a reserved to the Crown, representa

individual claims of the interesta single Legiature to deal with tion to the Crown by both Cham-. [M. Theodoro Sieg, the new Sir Graeme Thomson: Premier, is a Radical Socialist, [Sir Donald Cameron has been they represent, and in the convie Federal subjects proper, and with bors would be necessary, son of the former Deputy, M. Jules Governor of Tanganyika sing 1924 tion that only in a larger unity any subjects which cannot at pro list of subjecte provisionally Steeg, and was bom ia Libourne, He had previously served in British can diversity of interests and poll sont be either federalised or com regarded as Federal i appended

to the report. pletely provincialised. Gironde, is December, 1809]. Guiana, Mauritius and Nigeria.]cies, bo completely harmonised,

Five Ex-Premiers" With Portfolios.

PARIS, Dec. 13,

A bow Cabinet has been formed,

including five ox-Premiers..

M. Steeg is Premier and Minis

for the Colonies; M. Brand, Minis

ter for Foreign Affairs; M. Pain!

SIR DONALD 'CAMERON ··

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