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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1931

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT BRITISH CREDIT IN FEAR OF REVOLT MAY LAST TILL XMAS.

GENERAL ELECTION NEXT JANUARY?

GRAVITY OF SITUATION REALISED BY RESPONSIBLE MINISTERS.

[REUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESS.).

LONDON, August 23,

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald broadcasting an address to the nation nt 8:35, on all British wavelengthy, said he and the lenders of the National Government had resumed the delicate task tanning the poats in the new administration. There are over sixty Ministerial offees, and for most of them new Ministers are likely to be chosen before the end of the day.

The main lines of its policy had already been laid down and arrangements made to summon Parliament at forty-eight hours! notice.

The probability is that the new Government will last until Christmas, then there will be a Genoral Election.

Ruosy, August 25. There is speculation as to the date of a General Election, and the opinion is expressed in the Press that the most likely data is January of next year.

A now, register of voters comes into operation on October 15, and election on the okd register is considered improbable, while, a November election is regarded by newspapers as undesirable as the campaign would

In at with that for municipal elections..

BALDWIN'S STATEMENT,

issued last night Mr. Stanley Baldwin says: The formation of a National Government is a guarantee to "al concerned at home and abroad that the gravity of the situation is realised by those to whom facts have been made known and "that those are resolved at once to take the measures necessary to put the finances of the country in order. We are face to face with a grave National crisis but, our Country always gives proof of its greatness at times of National emergency and I have sufficient confidence, in our people to know that this occasion, will be no exception to the rule. The crisis with which we are faced demanda prompt and immediate measures and dissolution of Parliament at this stage, followed by a general election, would be disastrous. This fact dominates, the situation at the moment. The only means by which the National emergency can be met is by dose co-opera- tion between all parties.

The National Government has been allotted definitely, and, on its completion, is understood that the partnership should be dis- solved as soon as circumstances permit, and that each of the parties should be free to place its politics before electors, for their approval.

FAVOURABLE PRESS COMMENT.

LONDON, Aug." 95.

Omeinl Communiqué, There is general relief at the At ten o'clock this evening an solution of the crisis, which was becoming a nightmare, and satisfac tion that British democracy has risen to the occasion is the key- note of comments" in newspapers, which pay tribute to Mr. B. Mac, Donald and Mr. Snowden for their courage and patriotism in setting the country 'above party, ́2

AMERICA.

HUGE LOAN IN 24 HOURS IF NECESSARY.

{THROUGH REDTHE B" AGENCY.]

NEW YORK, Aug, 25. Several of the most powerful bankers enable the New Fork Times to declare that the nog British Government could obtain substantial private banking credit within twenty-four hours notice il it so desired.

The Herald Tribune mentions a sum of £80,000,000.

STERLING REMAINS STEADY IN NEW YORK.

NRW YORK, Aug. 241 Wall Street is taking a hopeful view of the political situation in Great Britain..

The news of the Government's resignation has caused no serious repercussions. ·in be markete. Storling remained very steady, opening at 4.83 13/16ths and clos ing at the same figure, after a

one-sixteenth, temporary drop during the day of

The evening papers hayo featured the reports of the crisis in Britain with glaring headlines, but the tone of their comment is generally friendly.

Persistent reports, which are sup posed to have emanated from Lon- don, suggest that the recent credit to Britain of one hundred and fifty million dollars haa'been almost ex- hausted and that an application is likely to bo made for further large credits to lend support to sterling

Influential bankers, however, de clare that they have not heard of such a request. They expressed the opinion that such a credit, if re- quested, could be arranged without delay, though they admitted that the balancing of the budget would facilitate matters.

A

message from Washington states that the Hoover Cabinet"is watching the situation in Britain very closely, though naturally no commet is being offered.

It is understood that the disarma- ment plans of the United States. will not be affected in any way by the resignation of the Labour Government as most of the British political leaders, irrespective of party, are regarded in: Washington as firm upholders of the policy of world disarmament.

There is no question," Mr. Baldwin adds, "of a permanent Coalition. By the means adopted. however, no party will be called upon to sacrifice any of the prin

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official communiqué“ was · issued from No: 10, Downing Street, making it clear that the new Gov-ciples in which it believes."

A Small Cabinet, ernment will not be a Coalition Government in the usual sense of the term, but a Government of co-operation for the single purpose of depling, with the present national financial emergency, All newspapers, except the Daily The communiqué adds that since Herald, support the new Glovera- | undertaking the task of forming

ment.

such Government, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has been in consulta tion with Mr. Baldwin, Sir Herbert Samuel and Mr. Philip Snowden regarding the names of the new Government" and that considerable

The Times says: The Labour Government has fallen in what was always foreseen to be the acid test of democracy, namely, the capacity of lenders to tell the people the truth and not to regulate its policy progress has been made. by the 'votes it brings. That is the When the new Government's pur. text which Mr. R. MacDonald, Mr.pose has been achieved the parties Snowden and their supporters have will resume their respective pasi-

tions. "triumphantly survived.

The Morning Post say: It says The Prime Minister anticipates much for the soundness of our that Parliament will be convened political system when men divided by the sharpest political antagon on September 8 in order to correct Sims should so readily combine to

fice a National crisis, rigge

The Daily Express points out that the new Government of National Safety must have the drive of Mr. Lloyd George's War Ministry. It is not enough to merely carry out the necessary measures of economy they must give the country paycho- logical leadership.ge -The Daily Herald say: Mr. Ma Donald and his colleagues following him are walking a path leading to a political wilderness.

Resignation Accepted.

LONDON, Aug. 24.

without delay the excess of expen

diture over revenue,

Proposals will be submitted to the House of Commons for a very large reduction in expenditure and for the provision of an equitable basis of the further funds required to balance the budget.

LONDON, Aug. 25. While the composition of the new Cabines will not be announced till after its submission to His Majesty the King today, it is understood! that the Cabinet will be small.

It is thought that it will consist of only ten or twelve members in- stead of the present twenty-one.

IN SPAIN

GOVERNMENT" DEMANDS. REMOVAL OF PRIMATE.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

MADRID, Aug. 25. There are fears of a revolt in the Basque and Navarre regions in north Spain against the anti-clerical policy. This has been provoked by Government trying to overawo the population by a display force, t

Three more Catholic newspapers havo been suspended and mass meetings are banned.

The cruiser Libertad has reached, Bilbao.

Catholic indignation has been in Creased by an announcement that the Government has demanded that the Vatican remove the primate," Segura, and the Vicar General, Vittoria

PRINCE HENRY.

PROGRESS SATISFACTORY.

[BRITISH TELLUS BERVICE]

Rudny, Aug. 24.

A baletin issued to-night states that the Duke of Gloucester has had a good day and is making 'antis. factory progress.

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report," forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 5.3 p.m., statod:-

The typhoon is about 200 miles NE of Focchow, moving N.W. Niagpo is threatened,

Local Forecast:- Westerly. winds, moderate; fine to cloudy.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The following typhoon warn ing has been received by the American Consulate General from the Manila Observatory: * Manila, Aug. 25, 11.16 a.m.→→ Typhoon in about 123deg: Long. E., and 27deg. Lat. N., moving W.N.W.

AMY'S RETURN FLIGHT.

HELD UP BY BAD WEATHER.

(THROUGH BEUTEL'S AGENCY.].

OSAKA, Aug. 25.

In view of the unfavourable wen? ther in Western Japan, Miss Amy Johonson has decided to stay at Osala to-day. M

She will hop off for Seoul, en route to Mukden, on Wednesday of Thursday morning, as soon as the

There will probably be four Labour members and four Con-weather improves. crvative members and four or two Liberal members according to whether it is decided to make the. Cabinet twelve or ten.

Mr. Stanley Baldwin will prob. ally be Lord Privy Seal and Leader

of the House of Commons

The other Labour members of the Cabinet are expected to be Air. Philip Snowden, Mr. J. H. Thtumas and Lord Sankey.

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The Conservatives are expected to be represented, In addition to 'Mr. Baldwin, by Mr. Neville Chamber lain, Lord Hailsham, and Sir Samuel Hoare.

The Liberala expected to obtain posts in the Cabinet are Lord

Reading, Sir Herbert Samuel and

Sir Donald MacLean.

Secretaries and holders of other minor posts in the late Government tendered their resignations Inter,

After a further conference with Mr. Baldwin and Sir Herbert Samuel, the Prime Minister again went to see His Majesty.

The First Task

TYPHOON MAY FOREIGN ARMS FOR FLOODED CITIES

STRIKE HANKOW.

"DISASTROUS EFFECTS

FEARED,

(TUNDUUH KIUTER AGENCY,

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25. Shanghai has been suffering heavy weather siace early morning duo to a typhoon which at pressut is in the vininity of Gutz Laff. There was an unusual spectacle of motor-cars backing up to the porch of the Shanghai Club owing to flood water da

It is feared the typhoon may strike Haakow with disastrous effects,"

UNOPPOSED BYE- ELECTION.

1

CHIANG

STRONG PROTEST BY CANTON GOVERNMENT,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SHORT OF FOOD.

$100,000,000 NECESSARY TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING.

{THROUGH REUTER" AGENOT.

HANKOW, Aug

The Wuhan cities have entered.

upon a period of greater privation. Following the roccat failure of the vegetable supply, the mest supply ran out to-day, sad there is no hope, af fresh supplies unçü desiera are able to raft cattle down the riven from above the flooded.

CANTON, Aug 95. The Canton. Kuomintang, in the name of the various classes of people of Ewangtung, issued a manifesto to day dercely denouse ing the German Government for openly niding Chiang Kai Shek in prolonging civil strife in Ching Unless Germany realizes its mis- take and stops helping the Nan-ares

SHANGHAI, Aug. 93. king Dictator, drastic action will be taken in reprisal. The National

Interviewed by Reuter Mr1. Government in Canton is requested. Soong, as Chairman of the to warn the German Government National Flood Relief Commission, of this, and if this has no effect aanid the Government would have boycott against all German goods to assume responsibility, for about will be vigorously carried out, and 800,000,000 for flood relief work all German nationals in China will immediately in sight. be aspalled.

He added that aside from the cash necessary to purchinse (ordi-

BEST TRADITIONS OF BRITISH PUBLIC LIFE.

It is understood that Mr. Eugene Chen, Minister of Foreign Affairsary supplies, the Government was (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

of the National Government in contemplating the purchase on Canton, who returned to Canton LONDON, Aug. 23. At the Guildford bye-election the vesturday morning from Japan, "is Han, C. A. U. Rhys, Conservative, about to dispatch a note of warn was elected unopposed in successioning and protest, to Germany and to the late Sir Henry Buckingham, the United States, in Tegan to their

The Hon. C. A. U. Rhys paid a tribute to the patriotic stop by the Libera), Mr Stopford Brooke, who withdrew bis candidature last night and said that his action accorded the best traditions of British public life in a time of crisis,

ROUND TABLE.

· CONFERENCE.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] (

shipment of arnis and ammunitions to the Nanking Government.

(Wah

CHIANG RELENTS.

Fat Pao.)

CANTON, Aug. 23, It is learned from local official sources that, in view of persistent

PREPARATIONS PROCEEDING. demands made by a number of Nanking leaders including General: Chen Ming Shu and Mr. Chang Chi, Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has quietly lifted military surveilance on Mr. Ha Ha Min, whose deter- tion at Nanking has been mainly responsible for the breach between Nanking and Canton.

RUGBY, Aug. 24.”. The future of the Indian Round Table Conference in the light of the change of Government in Britain must gecessarily await an authorita- tive statement by the Secretary of State for India in the new Govern

Meanwhile, preparatiosis for the Conference are proceeding without interruption or modification, sti

The Round Table Conference was called to help the Government by such measure of agreement as might be shown, in suggesting the lines on which`a' Bill to amend the Government of India Act should. proceed. All political parties "hav- ing agreed that such a Bill should be introduced in Parliament as soon as possible. The value of this method of consultation remains unimpaired.

GENERAL SMUTS ARRIVES

IN ENGLAND.

TO PRESIDE. AT BRITISH „ASSOCIATION MEETING.

[EDITION WIRELESS · BERVICE. ]

MADAME SUN. YAT SEN.

IMPLACABLY PRO-RUSSIAN.

(Wah Taz Tat. Pdo.).

SHANGHAI, Aug. 25. Much surprise has been caused by A statement by Madame Sun Yat Sen, to 2 German journalist at Shanghai, categorically denying that she has any connection with Sun repudiates the reports to the current politics in China. "Madame

credit of $30,000,000 worth of food, stuffs, although the damage to arops and property was to tremendous that oven D. sum of $100,000,000. would be hardly sufficient to pro- vide bare necessities of ble for tho

aufferers.

Red Bandita Active.

(Wah, Tre Tai Pao.)

Harrow, Aug. 25. The flood suffering in Hupch has been intensified by

Rod" bandit activities, now prevailing in the Yangtzo Valley below Hankow, particularly, in Kwangchi and Tai sui, which are reported to be bandit-infested.

The Flood Relief Commission is hurriedly constructing matsheds. and camps on high ground in Wachang to house flood refugees

Up to yesterday the Bood had abated two joches and further abatement is expected if the water pressure on the upper section of the Yangstze does not increase."

MADDENING MOMENTS

effect that she had had a hand in the peace overtures between Can- tan and Napking, and that she had had a long conversation with Marshal Chiang. Kai Shek regarding WEA China's politicnl, situation.

Madame Sun said "I hold it, A8 & principle that. I. ahould refrain from participating in China's politics, RUGBY, Aug. 24. as my return to my home country General Smuts reached Southamp-s merely to attend my mother's too, to-day on a visit during which funeral. The Canton leaders, have he will preside over the Centenary asked me to join the Southera meeting of the British Association Government but I refused to, ne

commencing on September 23. cent the invitation."

The subject of his Presidential address is "Scientific World Pic ture of to-day,”; and General Smuts discussions on the application of will also take part in the sectional science to the problem of Empire Agriculture and "Evolution of the Universe."

PHIL SCOTT

BOXER RESIGNS HIS

TITLE,

Madame Sun emphasised that sho still held to the principles enun- ciated in her famous declaration

for Russia in 1927. at Hankow before she left Ching

The burden of her declaration was an insistenca upon the neces sity of alliance with, Soviet Russia. in accordance with the spirit of Dr. Sun Yat Son's will."

6be also anid that the report of her, participation in the peace move- ment was entirely propaganda from certain quarters,

ARMY MANOEUVRES CUT SHORT

WEATHER HALTS ALDERSHOT EXERCISES.

The first task will be the devise which necessity was recognised by measures for balancing the Budget

the late Government. It is reveal- ed that there was a considerable measure of agreement in the Cabi net on certain points of expenditure to be reduced, but the plans pro duced by the Fremier and the Chan- Henderson to Lead Opposition, cellor of the Exchequer are believed The dissident Labour members, to have included, among other including nine former members of economies, a reduction in the rates the Cabinet, and possibly nearly of unemployment benefit. The news. two hundred back-benchera led by papers state that the deadlock in Mr.Arthur Henderson, the ex-the Cabinet which precipitated the The communiqué concludes: "As Foreign Secretary, regard Mr. fall of the Government arose on the commerce and wellbeing, not Ramsay MadDonald as a traitor these proposals. only of the British nation, but of a and are preparing the most bitter Mr. Ramsay MacDonald failed to The British Boxing Board of. large part of the civilised world, opposition to the economy pro secure sufficient party support, and Control announces that Phil Scott raste upon a well-founded con- punals.

was forced, therefore, to go to thehas resigned his heavy-weight cham fidence in sterling, the new Govern- The coming session is consequently other political parties. It was in pionship... ment will take whatever stops likely to be the most bitter and these circumstances that the pro- Charlie Smith has been recogni- may be deemed necessary to justify most disorderly in the history of posal arose of forming an emersed as the leading contender, and the maintenance of that confidence Parliament Bogenoy National Government with feen will meet Shields, the Brot unimpaired.""

The sole Labour newspaper, the the full support of the Conservativa tish heavy weight champion, in Daily Herald, is opposed to the and Liberal Parties and of that an eliminating. contest. The vin new Government

section of the Labour Party that ner will meet the northern area MacDonald Klases King's Hands. would be prepared to follow fr. champion for the right to oppose

Ramsay MacDonald. W Smith for the title. - statement to-night, explaining the Rory, Aug. 21he new-Government's proposals It will be recalled that Phil ba cancelled to-day on account of

· Doaald visited. Buckingham Palace Conservative attitude id the face of A series of important conferences.

Scott's attempt to "come back" the bad weather conditions Thỏ the situation that has arisen.

ended in a Aasco when Tarry Gains, troops which were in action last the caloured Canadian heavy might were drenched by torrentis! weight, knocked out the British off rain, and the country is water. cinl champion with right hook to logged the jaw in the second round of their Floods in the Thames valley bave. Rugby football ground on June 13.14 inches above the summer level. open-air ght on the Leicester increased to-day and the river is Scott, who was completely, ont- The present month has been the classed, did not land blow and wettest of the year so far and last war down, for a count of nine in night's rain in the south waste the Bras round

ceptionally heavy An Inch and After the fight Scott received three-quarters of rain was record. £2,000 for his brief appearance ined at Petersfield, Hampshire, No the ring the Announced his inter- immediate improvement in chi tion of naver fighting again.

weather is expected.

It is officially announced that following a last consultation with

the Labour Cabinet (whom he in- Conservative Attitude. formed of the intention to form a National Government with himself Mr. Stanley Baldwin issued 5

Premier), Mr. Ramsay a

and tentored to His Majesty the King, the resignation of the Labour Ministry as a whole

to meet the financial situation will He states that the crisis with preceded the announcement that

be published with as little delay as possible.

than when which the nation is faced demand. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald had kisseri His Majesty accepted the resigns prompt measure. A dissolution of hands at Buckingham Palace on It is understood that Lord Pass tions, and entrusted Mr. Remsty Parliament at this stage, followed his appointment sa head of field, Secretary of State for the Colonies in the late Labour: Ad: MacDonald with the tank of form by General Election, would be National Government ing National Government on a disnetrenntent Buckingham Palace of the three the stinistry resistition to retire The began with a visit to ministration, will take advantage of comprehensive basis for the pur The Conservatives, consequent political party leaders at the invita from active participation in poll. pose of meeting the present funn. had consented, for a limited periodation of the King. On returning to ties He sinted to-night that be Mr. Hamsay. MacDowald accepted the express purpose of which in the Downing Streat, the Prime Minister would not be the new Govern

met kig Cabinet colleagues of the

ment. He was to have retired in the opmmixtion and is now confer carrying out of the measures re

who 1920 hut on the formation of the ring with Mr. Stanley Baldwin and quired to balance the budget and Koversing administration, Sir: Herbert Samuel who are co-to restore condence in the national placed their resignations in his Labour Government was prevailed epon to addet office and to join the onerating with him in the constits-oredit, NATIN

risks of the Labour Peers.m tion of such an Administration (Continued on news Column.)"

cin emergency MONIN

$5 enter National Government

hands, The Parliament Under

*** (Continued on nexs, Column.)

London, August 19 Army manoeuvres of the First Division at Aldershot, which were planned to continue until Friday, had to

Somebody

blundered/

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days.

cock

few fakér

was bidden. Ev o laokéd lovely." And then

thisavalanche of borror. Her precious; not-to-bodone without Ovaltine » Ruská, forgotten. Replaced by these: these ordinary ruske these plain, tastelessthings, They heard ber multering through her lorgueftes. She moaned for her “Ovaltine Rusko "She crooned Their praises to herself...

for the digestion.. timid apologies were drowned.They wondered miserably which of the Rest of the Family, would get the money.ULTERIALETE",

OVALTINE

RUSKS