HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1931.
RESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENT
IMMINENT.
TRADES UNION CONGRESS REMAINS
ADAMANT.
MR. BALDWIN AND SIR HERBERT SAMUEL" SUMMONED BY THE KING.
[REUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESS.]
LONDON, August 2
There is not yet any suggestion of the Government's resigna- tion, but an official communiqué states that on Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's advice. His Majesty the King summoned Mr. Baldwin and Sir Herbert Samuel as he wishes to hear from them what the position of their respective parties in a WA M
Mr. MacDonald spent an hour at Buckingham Palace immedi ately after the King's return from Scotland. Sir Herbert Samuel was Buminanod to the Palace at 18.30 p.m. He and Lord Reading. spent the morning with Mr. Lloyd George, who is well enough to ait in an armchair...
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Mr. Baldwin conferred this moming at Conservative headquar tera with Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Sir Samuel Hoare. The Liberal shadow Cabinet meets this afternoon.
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H.M. THE KING INTERVENES.
Political circles construe the latest development as a sign that to achieve His Majesty the King is using his personal influence what the Government has been attempting for the past fortnight, namely, a three-party agreement on a common polley to meet the grave emergency."
Sir Herbert Samuel spent half an hour at Buckingham Palace.
CONSERVATIVES DISSATISFIED.
The momentous decision of whether the Government will continue in office and continue the task of balancing the Budget or resign is likely to be taken today.
It appears definite that the Government is willing to proceed with the economy proposals defying the Trades Union Congress if
it can obtain the support of Liberals and Conservatives.".
The Conservatives are so far dissatisfied with the inadequacy of the economy proposals and the Cabinet amended its proposals yesterday in an attempt to conciliate them, but it is uncertain whether it will have this effect.
The seriousness of the position, and the difficulties of the Government, are emphasised by a decision of the Cabinet to meet on Sunday, Only in a time of grave emergency, such as a general strike or war, have 'such meetings been held,
MINISTERS NOT CONFIDENT.
LONDON, August 23.
After the Cabinet meeting this afternoon it was officially announced that the Cabinet had been putting the Gnishing touches to a scheme which, it is believed, will meet the situation. The Cabinet will remeet to hear the results to-morrow.
The consultations will continue to-morrow, between Government' and the Opposition.
The Cabinet will meet at 7 pm. At present Ministers are not all confident that agreement will be reached.
It is generally believed that if the Goverment does not receive" an assured measure of support from the Opposition it will resign, for the, T.U.O. 'remains adamant. Members of the TU.C. are remaining in London in case they are required. The Economic Committee meets on Wednesday and it will then be decided whether it will be necessary to re-summon the General - Council before its meeting at Bristol. Whatever policy may be framed by the Government it cannot be put into operation till Parliament meets and the T.U.C. time-table permits the proposals being fully considered at Bristol before the Government submits its plans to " Parliament.
In view of the political crisis H.M, the King is leaving Bal moral for London this evening. The now that H.M. the King is on his way to London is interpreted in this evening's newspapers as meaning that the resignation of the Government in Imminent.
RUGBY, August. 22;
The King, who arrived Balmoral yesterday, has decided to return to London in order to keep in closer touch with any further developments in the political situation.
The special train in which Hie Majesty, accompanied by H.M. the Queen, is travelling left Balinter at six o'clock this evening.
CONSERVATIVE-LIBERAL GOVERNMENT
SUGGESTED..
PRINCE HENRY.
CONDITION SATISFACTORY" AFTER OPERATION.
(ERÍTISH WYBKLESS SERVICE)
Ruory, Aug. 92. An operation was performed this morning upon King's third son, the Duke of Gloucester, for the removal of his appendix.
It was later reported thai the condition of His Royal Highness was satisfactory. To-night'a bulle- tin enid that the Duke had a quiet day, and that his condition continuos satisfactory, los atradi
AMERICAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
BETTY NUTHALL BEATEN,
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
FOREST HILL, Aug, 29.
In the American Tennis Cham-
(pionship singlou semi-final Mrs. Whittingstal (Britain) beat Miss Betty Nuthall (Britain), the holder, 0.2, 36, 64.
Mrs Wills Moody (U.S.A.) beat Miss Midford (Britain) 6-2, 6-4.
Betty's defeat was surprising but it must be remembered that Mrs. Whittingstall beat Botty at Ealing carlier in the year..
CATHOLIC RISING FEARED.
SPANISH GOVERNMENT TAKES PRECAUTIONS.
(THROUGH EXUTER'S AORNOY.]
MADLIP, Aug. 23, Thirty thousand troops have boo despatched to northern Spain to cope with a threatened armed re- volt by fanatic Catholics, arising from the Government's anti-elerjeni
measures.
VICEROY'S FIRM STAND.
REPLY TO GANDHI'S
"CHARGE SHEET.
[THLOUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
SCHNEIDER TROPHY WATER STILL RISING IN HANKOW DISTRICT
RACE.
FRANCE AND ITALY MAY
NOT COMPETE.
{BAITION WIELLESS SERVICE]
Rrosy, August. 21.
It is understood that in the evont of Italique and French de- aiding not to compete for the Schneider Trophy in the race on September 12 the British team will fly round the course at the highest now speed attainable on the machines which are confidently ex- pected to considerably exceeded inst year's figure.
However, although the intentions of the Italians, and the French" arc still unknown, strong hopes aro held at Calshot that both countries will be represented.
It is anticipated that their final decision cannot be delayed touch longer and will probably be reached at the week-end
Lent. Brinton's Funeral. The funeral of Licut, Brinton, ......... the youngest member of the British team, who was killed when prne-. SIMLA, Aug, L... tising for the raca on Tuesday even- The letter from the Viesraying, took place to-dns. The in- replying to Mahatma Gandhi's quest yesterday xus adjourned after formal evidence pending the charge sheet" denies Gandhi's report of a special enquiry into the allegation of brenches of the Irwin cause of the accident Gandhi Pact on the part of Government."
The Viceroy contends that the activities of Congress in many directions has been contrary both to the spirit and letter of the settlement and involved the son.
Miss Nuthall, appeared to be at sea in the first set driving out or putting into the net all her returas, while Mrs.. Whittingstall made beautiful | stunt menacé of the maintenance of shots from the ground Miss Nut-pence. hall made a thrilling come back in the second set serving powerfully, sending over devastating back-hand shots and generally outplaying her -rivads, "Mro. Whittingstall became erratio but recovered in the third set in which, with her hard driving, she swept bar way to a 41 lead. Miss Nuthall, however, fought every inch and drew up to 4-5 before Mrs. Whittingstall won.
the Government's supporters and Leaders of tho Opposition Parties. A broad outline of the coonorny Measures were laid before the General Council of the Trade Union Congress yesterday, when its members, together with the Nation- al Executive of the Labour Party, attended a joint meeting which was addressed by the Prime Minister.
The Labour Executive latar de cided to leave the position with the Government, but the General Coun- cil, after considerable discussion, communiented its views to the Prime Minister through a deputa tion which was received at Down-
Street late last night.
ing sy nied by these
LONDON, Aug. 21. resignation as it would be intoler After a day of drama, excitement able to have to face the electorate and feverish negotiations behind and say: "We have resigned be the scenes, the branch hetween the cause we are unable to solve the Government and the powerful problem, but we now ask you to Trade Union body remains com return us in order to face the same pleta.
problem."
fuses to believe the crisis is so
Resignation Threats.
conferences was reviewed at a fall meeting of the Cabinet which was held this morning. The meeting lasted for over four hours. At its condusion Mr. Neville Chamber- lain and Sir Samud Hoare, repre senting the Conservatives, and Sir. Herbert Samuel and Sir Donald MacLenny on behalf of the Liberals, were again" summoned to meet the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. They remained at No. 10 Downing Street for about two hours, during which other Ministera arrived to take part in the discussions. They resumed con- versations after dinner to-night.
A further meeting of the Cabinet has been suramoned for, 9.30 to morrow morning. It is assumed that at its conclusion an official statement of the Government's plans will be made. Meanwhile, little reliance can be attached to details of published forecasta.
Mr. Baldwin Returns, The Conservative Leader Mr. Stanley Baldwin travelled to-day from Aix-les-Bains, where he has been on holiday to Paris. While at Aix-les-Bains, Mr. Baldwin has been kept in close touch with the. situation and according to a state Central Office he has now decided to ment issued by the Conservative return to London. . London.
LONDON, August 22 With the possibility of resigna- tion, either of the whole Govern ment or individunt Ministers, loom ing on the horizon, the Cabinet continued its economy deliberations at 3.30 o'clock this morning. journing at mid-day until the after- noon,
This was the first Saturday on which a Cabinet Meeting has been held since the critical days of War time.
There remains the possibility of The Trade Union Congress des the Government defying the T.U.C., grave as to warrant sacrifices by which would mean a split and por workers and the unemployed and sibility a break-up of the Labour domanda that no decision be taken Party,E till.the Trade Union Congress meet- ing at Bristol on September 7" is j consulted VSE V DAN It is generally assumed that the Moreover, it is believed that, if Government will proceed with its Government persists with its pre-programme without opening for posals some off the Ministers, ther negotiations, with the U.C. notably Mr. Tom Johnson and Mr. Meanwhile, it is understood that Lansbury will resign.
the emergency tariff scheme was At the same time Opposition, definitely rejected by the Govern Streat.
Оррові leaders are insisting upon the most mant when the Fros Traders Mr.: substantial economics and pressing Philip Snowden--and--Mr-A-V fer the earliest decision. Conss. Alexander threatened to resign. quently, the position of Govern ment is most precarious and resignation is possible, and it is
Government's efforts, to devise
Tense political excitement an rounding the deliberations, drew on considerable crowd to Downing
Immediately the Cabinet rose, Conference with Opposition, Lenders, was resumed; !!
It is anticipated that a state proposals for balancing the Budget ment embodying Government's in-
The Viceroy argues that it is a complete misreading of the situa- tion to suggest that there has heen either absence of goodwill on the part of local Governments in work ing for a settlement or any design ;to crush "Congress workers,
It is intention of the Govora ment of India to restrict their në- tion to the requirements of any special situation, and to avoid speciul measures un far as possible.
As regards Gandhi's, demand for. an arbitration tribunal, the Viceroy: fatter their discretion or that of says that Government is unable to local Governments.
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WEATHER REPORT.
Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory, at 5.48; pm, stated in the dep
The typhoon is stationary : about 90 miles S.E. of Naha, A trough of low pressure lies. over the N. China Sea.
Local Forecast:-Westerly or variable winds, moderate; fine to aloudy.
TYPHOON WARNING,"
The following typhoon, waan- ing has been received by the American Consulate General from the Manila Observatory : Manila," Aug, 23, 0.45:um- Typhoon in about 129deg. Long, E. and 20deg. Let. N., moving N.
RIOTING IN PALESTINE:
FOLLOWING ARREST OF ARABS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S · AGENCY.]
JERUSALEM, Aug. 23. following the arrest of Arah lead Rioting is reported at Nablus
era. The affair is officially mini
mised bus Arab newspapers Kay that many were injured among the Police.
POSEIDON SURVIVORS.
TRADITION OF SUBMARINE SERVICE MAINTAINED.
(THROUGH, FRUTEE'S AGEFOY.),
'PROPOSED ATLANTIC:
FLIGHT.
LISBON-NEW YORK:
[THROUGH" BEDTER'S AGENCY.]
BRELIN, August-22. Two young German airmen, Rody and Johnson, accompanied by a Portuguese mechanic, loft Temple.. hot Aerodrome at 7 o'clock this morning for Lisbon, from where where they will attempt a trans-, Atlantic fight to New York.
They are dying a three hundred horse power Junker's monoplane..
THE LINDBERGHS.
HELD UP BY DENSE FOG.
(THROUGH LEDIER'S AGENCY.]
TOKYO, August 22. Having repaired the engine of their plane the-Lindberghs hopped off from Mureton Bay at 2.10 p,m. for Nemuro, but were compelled to land at Shana on Iturup Island at 4.68 p.m. owing to heavy foge.
Tokyo, Aug. 23. The Lindberghs restarted from Shana for Nemuro at 2.35 pm.
ATANONG LATER." The Lindberghs landed on-s swamp in Kunashiri Island. north of Nemuro.at, 5.35′′p.m."
DO-X AT MIAMI.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BLIAMI, Aug.
The Do-X has arrived from Antilla, Cuba, 12 (
FIDICUARY NOTE ISSUE.
EXTENDED FOR THREE WEEKS.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE
Ruany, August 21.
A Treasury minute is published. to-night giving authority to the Bank of England to issue fiduciary bank notes to a total of £276,000,000 for a further period of three weeks. It will be recalld that on August 1 the Bank obtained authority to increase its fiduciary issue by £18,000,000 to this figure for å period of three weeks, which ex- "pires to-morrow." To-day's minute says the Bank has represented" "to the Chancellor of the Exchequer that it is expected to maintain the increase in the fiduciary note issue.
BRITAIN'S FIGHTING
FORCES.
TOTAL COST £108,000,000.
(THROUGH „BKUTER'S, AUENOT.] 4
DYSENTRY AND TYPHOID CLAIMING MANY VICTIMS DAILY.
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE PERISH SINCE
START OF FLOODS.
THROUGH REUTER'B`ADENOTA]
HANKOW, August £2. Rautor's special correspondent yesterday toured the Native City
and found the water to bo ten, twelve and fifteen feet deep int different parts,
The water mark is now $3 fost four inches and is still rising and all travelling ie by sampan, junk and motor boat.
Thousands of one-storyed houses are submerged by the floods and collapses continus hourly
BET
The military authorities have forcibly removed thousands of refugeen from roofs, but thousands remain stunned, apathetically awaiting their fate. It in a serious fact that suporstition holds thousands in its grip and they are convinced that Hankowia doomed and refuse to help themselves, or to be helped, and are morely awaiting death.
SUFFERING AND DISASTER BEYOND DESCRIPTION.
Native areas in Hankow and Wuchung are places of misery, desolation and death. At least 10,000 have parished since the floods, overwhelmed the cities, 400,000 are homeless and destitute, while dysentry and typhoid are claiming many victims daily. Doctors believe that when the floods subside, which will probably be in September, serious epidemica must rage. (
So far no apparent progress has been made for feeding the the multitude of starving destitutes. Chaos is on every hand and the suffering and disaster is beyond description. Very little food is procurable and there are no vegetables,
The threat of famine is becoming more, serious daily and immediate relief is required to save thousands of lives. It is stupendous task which certainly cannot be organised locally.
2,000,000 DEATHS PREDICTED."
HANKOW, Later.
Wuhan in sighing for relief. To-day the water is stendy, but, while there is limit even to these ghastly floods, the misery is unlimited...
Standard Oli Company of New York officials tell me this morning, that their survey of Hupeh shows that 35,000 square miles (half the province) is flooded and estimate that 5,000,000 are home less and destitute, while in Hunan 25,000 square miles are fooded and 2,000,000 people are destitute. It is a physical impossiblity to estimate the deaths in these provinces but they unquestionably. will reach 2,000,000,
Deaths in Wuhan, alone from starvation and disease, are now 1,000 dally. All the corpses are being thrown into the river to- gether with dead dogs, donkeys and horses,
IMMEDIATE SCHEME OF RELIEF IMPOSSIBLE.
It is becoming widely recognised that no scheme of immediate.. relief is possible, owing to lack of facilities for transportation of food.
Relentless Nature, which, brought the foods, must be left to completo her ravages. :) When her toll of millions has been taken human endeavour can step in to save what remains.
and 8,0.C.O.N.Y. representatives who Flood relief officials an yesterday flew to the Han River report the same montonous story of water as 'far as the eye reaches, and that innumerable refugees. are crowding the dyko-tops, which are only a foot above the water. gradually succumb They are without means of subaistance and must g to starvation, discase and exposure.
RED CROSS WORLD-WIDE APPEAL.
GENEVA, August £3.
The International Red Cross Committee and League Red Cross Societies have appended on behalf of Hankow to all Red Cross societies in the World, and has arranged with the Chinese Red- Cross to undertake the distribution of gifts received from the?
various nations.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 22,
An appeal to all Chinese in America to raise funds for the relief of the Yangteze flood victims was made at a meeting of Chinese in China town here to-day.
WASHINGTON, August 911⁄2":
The Red Cross of China bas sent the following S.0.5. to the American Red Cross --
Flood conditions appalling. Victims suffering intensely Kindly aasist."
The American Red Cross is sending $100,000 to the United States Consul General at Hankow."
TELEVISION IN THE CINEMA.
"AS EARLY AS OCTOBER."
|for a company of actors operating in a studio in America to be shown
in, 40 or 50, einemșa în this country,
!” Thin, is a matter of very Con |siderable moment in view of the fact that this Committee has Te
LONDON, August 22..... According to particulars now 'dis- closed of the British memorandum, recently forwarded to Geneva, de tailing the material and personnel of existing armaments and the ex- penditure thereon, the total outlay on the British Navy, Army, and Air Force is £108,000,000,, just under £50,000,000 of which relates to naval expenditure. The amount
The possibility of television being, jected the proposal that this Bil London, August 22. At Gosport today Admiral does not includo persions Military introduced in British cinemas in the should include stage plays. (Bear, Waistell, Commander-in-Chief of Courage loan lute Colonial nous future was mentioned to the hear.)
returns do include Portsmouth, commended Able Seturns will be made very soon.
House of Commons Standing Com- It is very important from the men Vicent Nagic and Edmond Though the dumber does not exmittee on the Sunday Performances standpoint of actors and actresses, gallantry, and presented them with Holt, Poseidon survivors, on their need a few thousands of pounds the Bill.
Dominions and Indin make their
and it should, I think, make, a the, Military medals of the Order
Urging that before the report difference to the Committee's con
even suggested that Mr. Baldwin which would be nasured of a wide tentions will be issued at the close of the British Empire,
Government
measure of approval among all Parties in the House of Commons wore continued throughout to-day gress is being made as the result of days on which soundings have been
It is understood" considerable pro
of this afternoon's Cabinet meet-
may Moon head, a Conservate Faced with a fear of a flight from the pound starling, it is mom unlikely thaBnowden, will. consent to any whittling down or conferenons during) Wy pastor, that Conservatives have. nuggets Offers Willy and Chirke. He said Toesls which Government will subfied) sard:
the proposed economics an
On the other hand, the Govern
ment will do everything to nvoid-i
taken among representatives
(Continued on nexs Column.),
Among the cron of rumours and forecasts offered by political obser vert Pare the est tres fod to Liberals the formation of
joint Conservative-Liberal'adminis- tration with Mr. Lloyd George as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
own returns, to Geneva,, .
The return shows the importance Both Naglo and Holt have been Government attaches to the prin stage of the Bill the Attorney-Gen-sideration!?? promoted Loading Seamen as from ciple of budgetary control, as an eral (Sir William Jowett) should to-day, for women instrument for disarmament.
consider this highly important Admiral Waistel! also congratu Inted and shook hands, with Petty printed are marelated to the pro prospect," Mr. Remer (C. Maddles
It is emphasised that the figures
that all had maintained the tradit to the Disarmament Conference thinking of others.
tion of the Submarine Service in
in 1939. No discussion of policy.
is contained in the memorandum:
The Committee rejected a pro posat by Mr. Rays Davies Westhoughton) that no opening of cemas should be
"It has been stated that as early mitted between April and Septep
os next. October it will be possible | ber inclusive,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.