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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1931.

LEAGUE'S STERN TASK. ELECTION ACTIVITY

JAPANESE PLANES BOMB TAHUSHAN.

"CHINA EAGERLY AWAITS LEAGUE'S DECISION.

[REUTER, AND BRITISH WIRELESS.}

GENEVA, Oct.13.

The Council Committee of fivë met at 10 a.m.; and it is under stool they are discussing & draft formula proposed by M. Briand to deal with the probom of the Sino-! Japanese dispute.

The Council will try to obtain

· JAPAN'S' STATEMENT, The afternoon proceedings open- ed at 3.45 in a gravyr and almost tense atmosphere when Yoshizawa read a lengthy statement explain. ing the situation in Manchuria and the interests of Japan there; the anti-Japanese propaganda; acts of from the Japanese Government Chinese bandits and ex-soldiers; formal guarantee that no act of war will occur in Manchuria in the the necessity of protecting Japan's nationals and concluded by rcitor- future.

ating that Japan would withdraw her, troops, to the railway zeno as soon as Japan's nationals were no longer, endangered.

THE COUNCIL MEETING.

GENEVA, Oct. 13.. The Connell meeting, opened at noon in bright sunshine and a crowd of spectators.

Señor Madariaga, the Spanish Ambassador at Washington, took the chair and, in opening the meet. ing, asked M. Briand to preside in the absence of Seflor Lerroux.

M. Briane in accepting pointed out it was Franco's turn for presi. dency and recalled the develop ments of the dispute since Sept. 30. He said the date of the meet ing of the Council had been ad vanced from Ote: 14 to Oct. 13 ut, the request of the representative of the Chinese Government, who had informed the Secretary-Gen-

ezal he had received grave news of further military operations of an offensive character on the part of Japanese forces in Manchuria, in- eluting the bombardment of Chin

chow,

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The Japanese Government had notifed the incidence of the boy colt of Japanese goode in China, but the Council was informed that the Chinese Government had issued appeals and taken measures which, anyhow outside Manchurin, avoided all loss of human He. The Coun- cil hoped this attitude would be maintained, for essential calm and moderation should be shown on both sides, N.

M. Briand said the Chinese Gov. erament had informed the Council of the proposals sent to the Japan- ese Government by the Chinees ropresentative at Tokyo with a view

A SERIOUS SITUATION.

LONDON, Oct. 13. Despite Britain's pre-occupation with the General Election, the keen- interest is centred on Geneva to-day, for it is clearly realised that the League Conseil is grappling probably the sternest task in its history, ou the outcome of which may depend not only peace in the Far East but also the whole out- como of their efforts towards World disarmament,

With the realisation of the daily Browing seriousness in the Man- churian situation, which is greatly enhanced by the pronouncement, by

Chiang Rai Shek, there is every

indication that the delegates at Genova ard koyed-up for a tremen- dous effort to bring about a settle. ment.

Lord Reading, whose presence has ru-awakened hopes of a Bottlement being found, lost no time in getting down to business. Already he has had a long interview with Mr. Yoshizawa and is expected to meat the. Chinese representative before? the Council meeting this morning. Meanwhile, tremendous importance, is attached at Genova to Mr. Stim- to hastoning the evacuation of son's Note, and, it is reported, that Joaclition occupied by Japanese as a result of it Lord Reading and troops in Manchuria outside the Sir Eric Drummond discussed the railway zone.

The Japanese Government reply possibility of summoning dwelt on the necessity of direct nited States representative to the negotiations between the two Council, table. It was decided Governments.

however, not to do this, but he is likely to be called in when the Council Committee meets to com- sider the solution to be suggested to the Full-Council,

M. Briand added that the United States Government had informed the Longue it fally agreed with the action of the Council and that two American officials had left for Manchuria as observers.

M. Briand then called on Dr.. Alfred Sze to speak,

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CHINA'S CASE.

Dr. Alfred Sze pointed out that as soon as China was taken an awares by the events following the night of Sept. 18 she appealed to the League,

the

Premier May Return to London.

LONDON, Oct. 13.

It is announced that the Sino- Japanese crisis may compel Mr. Ramsay MacDonald to return to London on Thursday possibly aerially,

The

AT HIGH PRESSURE.

LORD GREY SUPPORTS,

PREMIER

[THROUGH REOTER'S AGENCY. }.

RUGBY, Oct. 12 Eeletion activity is proceeding at high try.

prescure throughout the coun-

Au Nomination Day approachos there are, increasing indications of à determination to avoid thron cornered contests as far sa possible.. In a number of London constituen cies for instance, arrangements have already been made wherchy, the Labour opposition will be met by only one candidate, pledged to support the National Government on the basis of the Prime Minis. les manifesto

Elsewhere efforts to effect similar arrangements between the Liberals and Conservativos are proceding.

The veteran Liberal statesman.. Lord Grey, in a speech in London this afternoon, professed himself. awarni supporter of the manifest of the Prime Minister. He con mended the honourable, decisions of tuoso Liberals who had stood aside in favour of National Labour and Conservative candidates

Referring to the disorganised state of the world, he said that

in view of the possibilities of com plications arising, it would be un fair to extort pledges from the Government which would fetter their power to deal with emergen cies.

Premier's Birthday,

The Prime Minister left Londo this morning for Senham Harbour to conduct his personal election campaign. A large crowd assembl ed at the station to wish him sue cess and to congratulate him on hic 08th birthday which he celebrated to-day. A large number of mess ages of congratulation including n telegram from the King and Queen

were roinived by Mr. MacDonald.

FIRST NEW MEMBERS OF?

· PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, Oct. 13 The first new Members of Parlis ment to be elected are Mr. John Buchan (Conservative), Mr. Noel. Skelton (Conservative) and Mr. D. A Cowan (National Liberal). for the Scottish combined Waiversi

ties!!

Grave Developments Feared;

Tokyo, Oct. B.

It is feared there may, be gave. developments if, as reported, Chang Hsueh Linng'e troops with draw from Chinchow and move southward, as there is a Japanese detachment at Shanbakwan

League Reply Eagerly Awaited. NARKING, Oct. 13. The Chinese reply to the Japan- eso Note of October 9 was deliver- ck at 4 p.m. to the Japanese Con- sul with the request to forward it to the Japanese Minister, Mr. Shigemitsu, who left for Shanghai at 11 am.

Japanese reports in circulation at Shanghai alleging that Japanese Marines and Chinese students clashed is unfounded The Capital in quiet and is eagerly awaiting news from Geneva,

Sir Miles Lampson át Shanghai.

NANKING, Oct.

CHINCHOW ISOLATED,

MOST ALARMING STATEMENT.

Her territory was occupied by

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. foreign forces and she was the vio The State Department expressed tim of forms of violence, which the gravest concern at China's)

Sir Miles Lumpson is expeated to generally prompted the people to threat (which we officially tolc- une violence in return, but Chira graphed this morning) to declare arrive at Shanghai from" Peiping tunned instead to the institution at war if the League fails to settle to-morrow, Genova. She had placed her case the Manchurian dispute,... unreservedly before the League and statement is considered the most agreed to be guided in her action alarming and significant since the by the decisions of the Council, trouble began, Mr Stim on im

It was hoped that by Oct, 14 mediately took up the matter to Japanese troops would be with the exclusion of everything cluc, drawn to the railway zone or out-

NEW YORK, Oct. 18. Mr.

Mr. Stimson authorised side China, but instead there were further acts of violence hy Japanese Prentiss Gilbert, the American troops culminating in the bombing Consular representative at Genern, of Chinchow. It was the serious to attend the session of the League ness of this outrage which com- Council dealing with the Manchuria pelled the Chinese Government to crisis if he should be nvited, Ask the League to re-meet as early as possible.

"Dignited Calm."

ANGLO-JAPANESE CONFERENCE,

RUGBY, Oct. 12. Lord Reading, the British For Kai Shek's proclamations of Sept. cign Secretary, arrived at Geneva

Dr. Sze referred to the Chinese

appeal to the League and Chiang

29 and Oct 12, when he emphasis. this morning to participate za to

ah Ter Inf Pav.)

PELING, Oct 13. Railway communication between Chinchow, Taonan, Stepingkai, Kaiyuon and Tsitsihar has been interrupted isolating Chinchow from northren Manchuria.

Invitation to Feng and Yan. In view of the critical situation General Chang Hauch Liong has instructed General Chang Ts Hsiang, Military Governor of Kiria, to reinforce the defences at Chinchow while he himself is to proceed to Shanhaiwan leaving the civil administration of Paiping and Tientsin to other Fengtienase leaders or to Marshal Yon Hai Shan if the latter agrees to accept. General Chang has of late urged Marshal Yen and Marshal Teng Pact are two alieet anchors to Secretary-General of the Leaguer tical lifeinther interests-of-the-

League. Sir Eric Drummond, Yu Haing to come back to poli which we moored our ship of State attended the conference.

ed that China had not resisted and morrow's meeting of the League had withdrawn her troops and Council for discussions of the Man maintained an attitude of dignited han disputes arrival ho h

Soon after his arrival ho hold calm, because she was a loyal member of the League and trusted conversations with Mr. Yoshizawa it The Covenant and the Kellogg the Japanese delegato to the

nud with the help of which wo believe wo pan outride the storm.

The Covenant and the Kellogg Pact

are also comer-stones of the World

edilco of poses and if they crum- be the edifice will collapse, for is

JAPANESE PLANES, BOMB TAHUSHAN,

PRIPING, Oct. 13.

it likely that Nations, who witness Several Japanese planes appear ed the tragic collapse of the ed over Tahushan this moming and Coven cut and the allogg Piel at dropped bombs de Me 73 MRD the Brat great test with all its dire churian Brigade was entraining for conserveness throughout would Chinchow There were no casual assemble quietly at Geneva in tiss February to disarm 1”

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nation!

Yen's Refusal,

RE OPENING OF KIDNAPPERS DEN

REICHSTAG.

BUILDING RESEMBLES A FORTRESS...

(THROUGE REUTER'S LORNOY.}

BERLIN, Oct 13 The Reichstag building was like a fortress for the re-opening this afternoon. It was surrounded by police cars and policemen who guarded the entrances and strongly patrolled the neighbourhood.

GERMANY S FLOATING DEBT.

MKS.300,000,000 ALREADY

REPAID.

Tunova REUTER'S AGENCY.]

RAIDED.

EUROPEAN POLICEMAN BADLY INJURED:

{THROUGH RYUTER'S AGENCY,]}<

UNIFICATION OF CHINA

PROSPECTS BRIGHTER THAN EVER.

THROUGH BEUTKE’A 'AGENCY.):

NANKING, Oct 13.

CANTON IN STATE. OF APPREHENSION,

MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTOR," Oct. 13. Canton has been in state SHANGHAI, Oct, 13

Penca prospects are brighter than apprehension since the Poli Sub Luspector J. A. McFarlane, whose Home address is 20, Glenn er 16 a result of the decision massacre of lust Saturday night, ross Road, Dundee, was seriously taken by Hu Han Min, following and the consequent declaration of wounded this morning when he led discussions this afternoon with a Police raid on house in which Chiang Kai Shak and with Chea martial law. Several detachments. kidnappers wore holding a wealthy Ming Shu, to go to Shanghai to of troops have been called in morrow to discuss matters with from the outlying districts to Chinese merchant for ransom delegates from Canton.

Two of the kidnappers, who wore BETIQUgly injured; were taken into

GERMANY

custody and sent to hospital CHINESE MINISTER TO

Sub-Inspector Maßarlane who had a bullet in his abdomen was sent to hospital where the bullet was extracted. He is progressing #atisfactorily.

OLYMPIA MOTOR

EXHIBITION,

·BERLIN, Oct. 19: All Germany needs to fear is "iner- vouances and alarmist speeches," according to the Finance Minister, OPENING NEXT THURSDAY. Dr Districh, when contradicting Dri Herr Schacht's assertions, Dietrich says that the Reichsbank had repaid 300,000,000 of the float- ing debt maturing this year, there fore it cannot be said she is unable

to meet her commitments.

BASLE BANKERS HOPEFUL, BABLE, Oct. 12.

A generally optimistic feeling prevails in regard to the future developments in European fuancial matters.

This is the opinion of a high official of the Bank of International Settlements, whose Board has con- eluded its session after a long dis- cussion on the general manetary situation.

The Board decided to renew the existing credits to the Reichsbank and the Central Banks of Austria and Yugo-Slavia, and to invite to Basle representatives of the een tral banks of Central Europe and the Balkans which have restricted currency operations.

The object of the conference will be to co-ordinate regulations in order to mitigate inconveniences.

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks," issued by the Royal Observatory at 5:33 p.m., stated:

The typhoon is central to the south of Robò, moving N.E An anticyclone is forming over China.

Local Forecast:-N winds, moderate; fine to cloudy,

TYPHOON WARNINGS. The following typhoon war- ings have been received by the American Consulate Genera from the Manila Observatory:

Manila, Oct. 12.4 pm- Typhoon in about 123deg. Long. E. and Bideg. Lat. N., recarv. ing north-eastward.· ́

Manila, Oct. 13, 2.45, p.m.--- Typhoon in about 13deg. Long. E. and 33deg. Lat. N., moving. N

BURMA ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE

· LORD PEEL TO BE CHAIRMAN:

[HRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE),;

Rouny, Oct. 12 The Chairman of the projected. Burma Round Table Conference! and the delegates from the British political parties who will attend are as follows

Chairman, Lord. Peel; Conserva tive party delegates, Earl Winter ton and Br. J. B. Wardlow Milne Liberal Party dolegates, Viscount: Mersey and Mr. Tano Foot; Labour Party delegates, Mr. G H Hall and Major Graham Pole

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

BOTH UP

~ {BRITISH-WIKSUSBS-SERVICE-]

Ruany Oct. 12.4 The Board of Trade returns for PEIPINO, Oct. 13. September show imports totalling In a statement given for publien289,317,920, being an increase of tion, Yen Isi Shon anya that he £3,050,040 on August and a "da- will not accept General Chang crease of 210,271,#17 on the pre- Hauch Liang's invitation to take vious September up the Civil Administration of Exports for last month aggre Peiping and Tientsin. Ho gated £29,846.037 an increase of however prepared to help as for 2709,142 on August, but a decrease ne possible in the defence of of £10,864,580 on Begilember of last China'

year.

[URITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Ruoay, Oct. 12

The annual motor show opens ut Olympia in London on Thursday...

The total value of the cars on view will be £750,000 and the total value of the show, including speed boats and garage equipment is se timated at over £1,000,000

The event is fully international for practically every country which makes cara will be represented. British firms will provide about half the exhibits..

Designs show further improve ments on recent years and economy in running expenses has been effected in many directions. There have been extensive reductions in prices, which are accentuated many foreign markets since Bri- tain went off the gold standard.

Vistars to the show will see the. British motorcar, motorboat and seaplane which hold the world speed records for innd, water and

air.

CONFERENCE OF RUBBER GROWERS.

LIU WEN TAO APPOINTED.

{THROUGH REUTÉR'S AGWBUY.]]

NANKING, Oct 1a, Mr. Liu Won Tao, ex-Mayor of Hankow, has been appointed Minis. ler to Germany.

BRITISH HEALTH

RETURNS.

LOWEST DEATH RATE ON RECORD.

[BRITISH WIRELESS. SERVICE.]

RUGBY, Oct. 19. The lowest denth rate ever re- corded for children under one year in England and Wales is shown in the Registrar General's stutis tical review for 1930, namely, sixty per thousand hirths.

The previous low record was sixty-five per thousand for 1928.

The birth rats for 1030 was:18:5

per thousand persons living. The rate is the same as that for the preceding your. The death rate was 11.4 per thousand of the tota population which is the lowest eve recorded.

EARL JELLICOE INDISPOSED.

help preserve order in the city, Night business is practically para " lyzed. The theatres, cinema houses. and other places of whastmeat have stopped their night perfon21- Bacte owing to the rigid enforce- ment of precautionary measures. All shops along the Bund Closed their doors shortly after 7 o'clock last night, when soldiers began to line up the road.

STUDENTS GO ON STRIKE

(Wah Tse Tat Pao)

CANTON, Oet. 13.

A resolution of a general ste by all students was passed at an important meeting held by the Canton Students Association, last night, as a protest against lass Saturday's shooting incident.

Students of the Chungshaar University and other Government. strike today, schools went on while other schools are expected to follow suite.

Mr. Hsu Hsung Ching, Chaneel-

lor of the Changshan University, has tondered resignation.

Pelice Force Threaten to Resignte

ros, Oct. 13.

In the name of the rank and file of the Canton Police force, a de claration has been issued, in regard. to last Baturday's shooting inela dent, that it is their duty to main- tain peace" and order and "any' punishment

meted

out to those

SUFFERING FROM ABDOMINAL TROUBLE.

(ZBROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]

LONDON, Oet, 12: Admiral of the Fleet Earl who are responsible for the shoot- Jellicoe is suffering from abdominal trouble CO-OPERATION OF BRITISH | anxiety.

PLANTERS SUGGESTED,

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Oct. 12. Co-operation of the Government's principal rubber-growing countries in the International Rubber Con- ference was suggested by Mr. E Miller, when presiding at the ne nual meeting of Messrs. Harrisona & Cromfield,

CESAREWITCH BETTING.

FRIENDSHIP. MADE FAVOURITE,

(THROUGH BEITER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Oct. 12.

The Victoria Club (call-over for the Cesarowitch ravaled. the fol- lowing figures rev

7/1 Friendship (offered 10/2

taken).

100/12 Blue Vision (t. and o.). 9/1 Khorsheed (t and o.). 16/1 Son of Mint (o. 18/1, " taken)..

10/1 Bándala (o. 18/1 taken). 18/1 Notice Board (t and o.); 18/1 Molestar (o. 20/1 t.). 20/1 Truncheon (b. 22/1 t.). „20/1 Prince "Paradiso" (a

25/1 Trie Chateau (t. and o.), 28/1 Advancer (0.33/1 t.). 30/1 Bummer Princess

40/1 Chelmarah ft, and o.)... 30/1 Insurance (t. and o.). 50/1 Arctic Star (t and o). 80/1 Bally Murphy (t and o.). 50/1 British Sailor (t. and 0:).. R0/1 Oletta (0, G8/1 taken).'

50/1 Leonidan II (o 66/16 30/1 Barnhill (o 66/1 t.); 60/1 Leonard (9.),

50/1 Jovous Greeting (0), t 50/1- Old Orkney (0.). N 08/1 Six Wheeler (t, and 6.)}: _c8/1 ́ Timbar {o. 100/1 taken); 06/1 Stolen Flame (t, and o,); 06/1 Jugo (t) and o); ALTERN 661_ Bally:Scanlon, (0)40% 20071* Richboroug Alexis and Lady Marjorie were seratched from the Cambridge- ahfreshiro at nine o'clock

in condition is causing in the whole Police Force will

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