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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1931.

CHEN SIDES WITH NANKING?

CHIANG LEAVES NANKING FOR KIANGSI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, June 17.. General Chen Ming" Shu and the two "crack" divisions of Kwang- tung under his command have in a circular telegram from Kiangai,. sinted that they are in support of

Naking and its plans for the ar- mihilation of the Communists And briganda and the unification of China. The message further states formor: Governor of thai

the

CANTON TROOP MOVEMENTS.

20,000 SOLDIERS AT CHANGSHA.

GANGSTER CHIEF PLEADS GUILTY.

RUMOURED DEATH OF KING OF ALBANIA.

- LIBERALS AND LAND TAX.

DEFENCE WORK PROGRESSING.

CANTON, June 17.

General Chea Tan Tong has ordered that all the defence works in the northern and eastern suburbs

WORK ON ENTRENCHMENTS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S (AGENDY.)

CHICAGO, "Juno 10. Al Capone, ho Chicago gangster chief, arraigned in the High Court to-day pleaded guilty to charges of violating the prohibition and income-tax laws,

Stif Sentences.

STANOTAN, HUNAN, June 5. Troops have been coming in by (From Our Own Correspondent.) the boat load from Hankow Six boats came in last Sunday and 'it is reported that 20,000 trcops from the North were in Changsha at the

CHICAGO, June 17, beginning of this wouk, The move-

Two of Capone's henchman, who ment of these troops seems to be

The Provincial fought their case received five and very uncertain,

three years' imprisonment, respec armies have been moving South fertively, while two others who pload. Capone's sentence will be deliver some time, and the construction of ed guilty got 18 and 12 months. ontrenchments and preparations

ed on June 30. generally at Hengchow and Pao ching have been pushed with

of Canton, Walchow, Tsang. Shing

Ho Yung and other important spots on the East River as far as Ho Yuan, and along the North River as far as. Shikwan must be coni- pleted by the end of next week.

KEPT SECRET · FOR STATE REASONS.

(THROUGH NEUTER'S ADENCY.)

VIENNA, June 10.

It is strongly rumoured from Belgrade that King Zog of Albania is dead and that the nows is being kept scoret for State reasons..

Alive and Well,

LONDON, June 17. The King is alive, and well at Tirana, according to a statement issued by the Albanian Legation.

(King Zog recently consulted a Fionna specialist for

stomach troubles. In the course

of this

life." One of his aide-de-camps was shot in an exchange of bullets with the would-be assassin.]

ORDER.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.

The Ben Lino as, Beneruachan AMENDMENT RULED OUT OF from Leith, Middlesbro', Antwerp, London, Straits and Manila left Manila for this port on Monday afteracon (Juño 18), and is dus to arrivo hero this morning (June 18).

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Ruany, June 10. The anticipated crisis was due to arrive to-night, when it was be lieved a vote would be taken on the Liberal amendment. The issue, however, was dropped, she "erisis coming to an unexpected and this, afternoon,

The .. Tjilboob will sail for Amoy and Shanghai" on June 20 instead of the 18th us previously advertised.

The P&O & Ranpura-loft Shanghai for this port on the 10th instant at p.m. and is dus here. on the 18th instant at about 7, B.m.

The P.&O. Anapura left Shang- hai for this port on the 10th inst. ‚at 4 p.m., and is due here on the

19th inst. at about 7 a.m..

Whon the House of Commons, ed the clause to which the Liberals from Loith, Middlesbro'. Antwerp." having gone into committeo, reach-

The Ben Line s.s. Boneruachan, thought their, amendment applied,London," Straits and Manila, loft and their spokesman rose to make Manila for this port on Monday the much-discussed motion, the afternoon (June 15), and is dun Dununico (Lab. M.P. for Consett) 18). ruled it out of order 1

Kwangtung is for peace and unity Work"on these fortifications, it wi feverish activity. The tranches at SCHNEIDER TROPHY RACE visit an attempt was made on his Deputy Chairman, the Rev, Herbert to arrive here this morning (June

day.

and is participating in a life-and-be recalled, was started last Satur. "death" campaign against the hordes of organized Communists and bri gands in Kiangsi in compliance with the orders of Nanking.

Another detachment of troops in being despatched to the East River to strengthen the defence there. The detachment, belonging to the second independent division under Commander Chang Sui Kwai, ar rived in Canton harbour from Shiu hing yesterday and is leaving for the Chiu Mui districts on the East River to-day by boat.

While making no open mention of the hostile attitude of Canton towards Nanking, the remark of the former Governor of Kwang- tung. "Those who do not care for the peace and tranquility of Chinn and disrupt the present ity of the

Martial Law in Shiukwan, country to the merriment of the Cominunists and brigands are the Martial law is being rigidly en- enemies of the antion," is consider forced in Shiukwan, the northern ed significant. The micasage con-terminus of the southern section cludes with an appeal to all in of the uncompleted Canton-Hankow uniform to cast all jealousies, pre Railway, the gateway to Hunan and judices, and hatred of whatever Kiangai. All boats coming in or fona or shape into oblivion and co- going out of the town are searched, operate with Nanking's campaign and a most vigilant watch is kept against the Communists and brion strangers coming in. This, it is gands to save the country.

Chiang Confident.

learned, is to prevent Chiang Kai Shek's agents from entering the town to foment trouble.

It is reported that Marshal

General Chen Tsai Tong is about Chiang Kai-Shek left Nanking to-

to leave for the North River, dis day for Kinngsi to direct opera. tions against the Southern Govern-tricts to inspect the defence works

Hengehow are very large and well

built.

+

There are many rumours about the Scuthorn troops having already arrived within the borders of Hur nan, but this has been denied. Most people do not agem to realizo that while actual fighting may take place soon, it will we some months before active hostilities on a large scale actually begin...

Governor's Headquarters,

It has booa reported that the Governor expects to make Changtoh his headquarters, though hant would scem, rather far removed froin the centre of things. The Militia headquarters at Nuwitan, near Changtch, were visited by armed Whangtootien, and Hof.. men recently and all equipment taken. This is believed to be the work of men under Ho Ying, whom

Chioh attempted to disarm a fow months age. They are now causing trouble on the Taoyuan Shenchow border.

Much difficulty is being encoun tered in getting the taxes fixed up to take the place of likin which has been suspended. It is reported that the likin brought to the Siang- tan office here approximated $27,000 a month, but that the taxes now

NO OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL .. FROM FRANCE OR ITALY.

(WHITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)

EUROPEAN UNION.

EDITOR TO SIT ON COMMITTEE

OF ENQUIRY.

[DRITIBA WIBELESS SERVICE.]

Ruoy, June 17. Yesterday's Press reporta stating that no French or Italian machines would be sent to Enghind to com- pete this year's Schneider Tro- phy hace are confrmed in London aviation circles, and although the view is expressed that while tech-

RUGBY, June 10. nical difficulties may well have been

Sir Walter Layton, Editor of the experienced in preparing suitable machines to stand the great strain Economist, has accepted the invita- of speed in the contest, no intimation of the Government conveyed tion has been received of their to him through the Foreign Secre withdrawal from either France or tary, to uet as British menter on Italy.

the Committee of Economic Experts set up by the Committee of Enquiry for the European Union which is to moet at Geneva on June 24.

PRINCE GEORGE, ON. BUSINESS TOUR.

TO VISIT DUCHY OF CORNWELL.

[BRITISH WIRELESS | BERVICE]·

Ruony, June 16. H.R.H. Prince George will travel

ASCOT RACE MEETING.

'KING AND QUEEN RECEIVE

GREAT OVATION.

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

RUGBY, June 16.. Their Majesties the King and

ment under the pretence of "ban. there. But the exact date of his collected by the new office in theby aeroplane, seaplane, and motor Queen, accompanied by other mem-

bit suppression," The Nanking Generalissimo boasts that he will have all the outlaws in Kinngai rounded up in a month's time and the whole of China restored. to

departure has not been decided upon yet. It is believed that he will make the trip within the next two or three days.

normaley within three months from | GENERALS VISIT HONG KONG,

date. This is taken to mean that he expects to bring the National Government in, Canton to submis. sion inside, of three months

MANCHURIAN TROOPS

MARCH SOUTH.

CURIOUS SITUATION IN

THE NORTH.

(Wah. Tes Yat Pas.)

CANTON, June 17:

Li Taung Jen and Yip "Chi, leaders of the Kwangsi Army, accompanied by General Chang Fat Fui, Commander of the Iron- sides," proceeded to Hong Kong yesterday afternoon by train. It is reported that their journey to Hong Kong has connection with some important mission, and that they will soon return to Canton to attend to their official duties.

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Liaoning Military Conclave.

same

quarter amount to about $23,000 a month. The question an- turally arises: Where is the extra money to come from 1-X.C. Daily News.

CANTON CUSTOMS

SEIZURE.

ACTION BY POWERS DEMANDED.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 17.. Strong concerted action by the Powera to restore unity to the Chinese Maritimes Customs, "the one efficient administrative machine in China," is demanded by the London Morning Post, in a lead ing article.

eens

With the approaching departure

It says that even if the Canton- of Chiang Kai Shek for the South

ese leaders abide by their under to direct the so-called baudit-sup.

taking to remit their Customs. pression campaign, much specula

quote hypothecated for the servica tion is attached to the movements

of forgeign loans, the of the northern troops, says

Д An important military conclave should act in concert, as at the message from Tientsin 'dated June

last attempt at seizure of the Can- 16 and published in the Canton will be summoned at Liaoning on Gazette, According to a recent re-

the anniversary day of the deathton Customs in 1923. port. three brigades of Kirin of the date Marshal Chang Tso- forces, acting under the instruc tions of General Chang Tsa Hsiang, have moved to Shenyang, relieving the Manchurian troops who were rushed to China Proper.

Prominent personages at lin. Peiping are starting for Mukden for the purpose. As this coming military conclave is regarded as

'GERMAN POLITICS.

all important, Geroral Chang | GOVERNMENT NOT YET, OUT The Manchurian troops number:Heuch-liang would also attend,

his health pormiting,

with

ing 37,000, consisting of 3 brigades of infantry and regiments of

Shantung Troops. artillery are heading for China

Instead of complying Proper in two directions-one "to Peiping and the other towards the Chiang Kai-shek's instructions to proceed to Anhwoi, General Han Peiping-Hankow Railway.

The continual transport of Muk-Fu-chu has withdrawn his Shan- tung troops from Tehchow to

den troops to Tientsin has attracted Tainan. Thoso hitherto posted considerable attention. Immediate-along the Kino Tsi Railway have ly upon arrival at Tientsin, they also been recalled to Tsinan for were despatched to. Paoting and

Strong concentration. Shihchiachwang on the Peiping tions have been erected along Taion Hankow, Bailway, and to Chwang- chow on the Tientsin-Pukow Bail

fortifica

OF THE WOOD.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

BERLIN, June 16. Dr. Bruening, the Chancellor, has won the first round of the the Committee of the Reichstag battle overthu emergency decrea, to-day rejecting the Nationalist's of the Reichstag to discuss tho The Government, however, is, not

summoning of the Budget Commit- with the Socialist demand for a tee.

deman for immediate convocation

decree.

ay Keen observers connect the General Han has reached a deci out. of the wood, as it is still faced

movements with the anti-Chiang campaign. However, the real. at titude of Mukden will be revealed as soon as the disposition of" all troops has been completed.

With the illness of General Chang Hauch-liang, the command of all Manchurian troops reverts to Gon- eral Chang Teo-haiang who is not ed for his anti-Chiang attitudo, The influx of Mukden troops to China Proper has dealt Chiang Kai-shek overe blow, as hos thereby compelled to postpone the date of his departure from Nab- Iking to the South.

Shang Tso Hatang's Delegate. Mr. Chao Te, personal delegate

to Chinchow in southern Shantung. There is every indication that sion as to his stand towards Chiang Kai-shek

Shansi Generals,

After holding several military conferences with the North-eastern generals at Poiping, the Shansi generals have, returned to their respective posts for making neces- aary preparations, leaving only General Shang Chen, the Chairman of Shansi, at Peiping, the anti- Chiang contre...

The Shansi Generals Wang Ching Kuo and Li Sang Ta have been elected at the Military meeting as Commander-in-Chief of the advance

RESIGNATION OF AUSTRIAN

CABINET.

OPPOSITION TO FINANCE MINISTER'S PROPOSALS.

· (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]

VIENNA, June 10.

car during the third of his indus- trial tours of England at the end of this month.

He will fly from London to Tor- quay on June 24 and will then visit the principal towns of Cornwall either by seaplane or car, The tour will include a visit to the Duchy of Cornwall, the estate of the Prince of Wales..

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PRESIDENT DOUMER ON

WORLD PEACE,

FIANCE WILL PLAY - HER, PAST.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PARIS, June 16. France will play hor part at Genova in discussing "with proper prudenco" all solutions capable of assuring world pence, declared the now President, M. Baumer, in an address, read to both Houses of Parliament this afternoon.

bers of the Royal Family, received a tremendous ovation to-day when they drove from Windsor Castle to Ascot Course in the customary royal cavalcade with scarlet-clad postillions and outriders. Beautiful weather favoured the first day of the meeting.

The principal face of the day, for the Ascot Stakes, resulted, at fol lows:-

Mr. Cundall's Noble

1

2

Mr. Evans' Blue Vision. Mons. St, Alary's Bonny Buy 3 The betting was 10/1 Noble, 20/1 Blue Vision and 100/8 Bonny Boy.

COTTON INDUSTRY. COMMITTEE NOW INVESTI GATING ALL SECTIONS.

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Ruany, June 10.

He said that it should have been put forward on an earlier clause which had already been dealt with.

The ruling came as a complete surprise to members who alter some discussion of the development, decided that nothing could be done except pass to other business.

The . Tjilobost will sail for Amoy and Shanghai on June 20 instead of the 18th as previously advertised:

Owing to unavoidable circum- stances, the respective sailing dates. of the Yasukuni Maru and the Hakone Maru (both in July to Europe) have been interchanged on

follows:-

Last Liberal Hope,

Sailing from H.K. Original. Revierd. The Liberals, however, intimated Hakone Maru..... July 25 ·July 11 that they would introduce the †Yasukuni Maru July 11. July 25 amendment later on

which clause-h procedure chairman intimated that he would consider

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Dow the

There is, however, a possibility that the Parliamentary guillotine will fall before it can be reached.

In any case, however, a settle ment of the main point at issuo was reached shortly before the House met in a further conference between the Liberal lenders the the members of the Government, the Prime Minister a little later inforing members of the Parli mentary Labour Party that the Liberals had re-drafted their amendment in a form which, sub. ject to the röconsideration of cer tain, details, the Government could. accept.

REPRESENTATION OF THE

PEOPLE BILL..

PASSES SECOND HEADING,

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Ruany, June 16." In the House of Lords to-day, the Representation of the People Bill passed its second reading by fifty votes to fourteen.

The measure provides for the method of alternative votes at Parliamentary Elections when there are more than two candidates.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND MOVEMENTS.

Achillos duo from North China

ports June 23.

Adrastus duo from North China.

ports July 2

Akita Maru duet here June 19. Antenor due from Europo June 23, Atsuta Maru due from Japan

June 20.

Autolyeus due from Europe, July

13.

Boneruachan due from Manila

June 18 Changte arrived from Manila Juns

Chenonceaux duo' from Japan June

23..

19

Chichibu Maru due from Shanghai

Juno 18.

Derffinger due from North China

Ports June 27. Emp. of Canada arrived from

Manila. June 17.

Emp. of Japan duo from Van

couver July 10,

Einp. of Russia due from Japan

Juno 25.

Ginyo Mara due from Japan June

23.

Glengarry due from Europe July

17.

Glonshie! due from Europe July 3. Hakodato Maru duo hero, June 28.

Holenus due from New York July

*.

Lord Passfield, moving the second reading, expressed the belief that the measure, if carried would lead to little more than microscopical Isar due from Europe July 10 changes in the balance of party Ixion due from Japan June 21. representation, and he could not It was stated in the House of guess which party, if any, it wouldyo Maru, due here June 29. Commons to-day that a Joint Com- favour. But there were four hun Kamo Maru dae from Manila

June 18... He added that the maintenance mittes of the Cotton Trade Organ-dred and sixty-nine three-cornered and the organisation of peace was ization is now engaged on a close contests out of roughly six hundred an urgent duty of all pooples. investigation of all sections of at the last General Election and; "This is compatible with the the cotton industry with a view in over three hundred cases, primordial obligation of "assuring to formulating plans and dealing member was returned by a minority by ourselves, life and security, and with adjustment of capacity and vote.

The alternative vote he contend- the independence of our country." all other measures that could be

President Doumer_attributed the taken or encouraged by joint "ed would lead to a fairer repre-

sentation of the constituents.

economic crisis much more to the action. difficulties of France's neighbours than to disorders in France's own internal economy. He said that frankness and good-will were noed- ed. Secret diplomacy must be banned.

SILVER PROBLEM.

PLEA FOR STABILISATION.

[THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY, ]

LONDON, June 10. Mr. Anderson, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, speaking at Far Eastern Section of the London a meeting at which the recommend. dations of the British Economic Mission to the Far East were being considered, said that he considered the alump in silver to be due to the

situation in India...

The main effect of the policy of putting India on a gold basis had been to depreciate the value of hoarded silver savings throughout the Far East, while the unprece dented fall in silver values had given an entirely artificial stimulus to the expansion of industry in China which was only likely to be

The Cabinet has decided to rechecked by the want of security in columns in the anti-Chiang expedi-sign, the decision following upon of General Chang Tso-haiang, ar- tion. The troops in Bulyuan pro- the resignation earlier in the day rived at Dairen on the 15th when vinoe will soon be transferred to of Herr Winkler, the Minister of

so large a portion of the country,

Further expansion, to the detri ment of foreign trade, was only

ho interviewed Marshal Yen Hsi Shansi so as to relieve the Shansi the Interior, owing to his opposi likely to be checked by the want shan and General Chang Chung-troops who are to be despatched tion to the Finance Minister's proof security in so farge a portion of chang. At noon of the same day, against Chiang

menyang Arsenal. Busy.

Mr Chia was accompanied by a representative of General Chang to Cheloo, in order to discuss with General Liu Chen-nien, the gar rison commandant their, import ant political afairs,

(Continued on" nezi Tolumn.)"

posal to guarantee the £10,000,000 the country was foreign debts of the Kreditanstalt; A resolution was finally passed which is in difficulties. 4

wurging that the International Herr Winkler'a resignation, fol Chamber of Commerce by asked to Day and night additional shifts have been in operation in the Shen-loving on the recent retirement formulate a scheme for the stabi yang Arsonal, with the view of of Dr. Schuerff, the Minister oflisation of the value of silver as a meeting the coming demands of the Justice, left the Cabinet without, a basis for subsequent discussion; by

the interested Governments. anti Chiang maye-Canton Gazette. majority in the Chamber.

WHEN

YOU REACH HOME

You will be wondering how things

are going what all your here,

out

friends are doing, who won the tennis league.

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Kashima Maru duo, from Japan

'June 28,

Kulmorland due from Europe July

19.

Kumsang, arrived from Straits

June 16.

Leverkusen due from Singapcro

June 19, noob. Machaon due from Europa July 11, Main duo from Japan June 30. Meriones de from Japan June 21. Morioka Maru due hore June 27. Nagato Maru dus hore June 27. Patroclus. due from North China

ports July 7

Philoctetes due from Europe June.

20.

Pres. Jackson due from Heaolulu

Juno. 29,

Pres. Johnson. due from Manila.

June 22.

Pres, Lincoln due from Shanghai v June (13)víkynjum fyl Pros.

Van

Buron due from A Honolulu Juno 97.- Ramses due from Japan July 8. Raupura due from Shanghai June

10.4

Rawalpindi due from Straits June

18, noon. Rhexenor due from Europe July 5, Saarbruecken due from Europe

July 1

Saarland due from Europe July 5. Sauerland duo from Japan Juns

21.6 PM, mak Sorbino due from Europe June 1 Buwa Maru due from Straits

June 27

Taiping due from Australia July

Takada duo from Straits June 18. Tatsuno Maru duo hero July 3. Tatsuta Maru dua here July 3. Tjikembang due from Shanghai

June 21.

Tjileboot arrived from Manila..

June 17.0

Tjiliwong duo from Japan"June":

10,

Tjipanas due from Bandakan June

Tyndaroux duo from

July 14

BAGDUVET

Van Houten arrivo from Swałow