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JAPAN STICKING TO

HER GUNS

CESSATION OF ANTI-JAPANESE MOVEMENT DEMANDED.

LEAGUE'S “UNEXPECTED ACTION " CAUSES SURPRISE AND PERPLEXITY.

MR.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,

TORTO, October 23.

R. Yoshizawa has been instructed to agree that Japan W

start the withdrawal of her troops outside the railway zone, o and de her best to complete the movement within there weeks, provided China agrees to recognise her treaty commitments and call off the anti-Jpanese agitation,

Geneva, October 23,

There is some doubt as to whether the Council will be able to conclude its session to-day, in which case the final sitting will doubtless be to-morrow as it is not expected the proceedings will be prolonged beyond this week, A

The Chinese delegation has not yet received instructions from Nanking, but it is hoped a reply may be received early this after.

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Lord Reading it due at Victoria Station at 3.30 p.m.

Japan is sticking to her guns Reuter was informed by the Japanese delegation this morning, Mr. Yoshizawa does not expect fresh instructions from his Government unless the Govern

His ment modifies its attitude, which he thinks is unlikely. general instructions are to maintain the attitude he has adopted up to the present. He knows nothing yet regarding fresh instruc- tions and he, therefore, is at a loss to know what the upshot of today's meeting of the Council will be.

The Japanese delegation is puzzled by a report from Tokyo that Japan should start the withdrawal "of troopa" provided «China recognises her treaty commitments, and it is pointed out that there is no mention of treaty commitments in the Council's draft. resolution.

CHANG NOT WANTED.

The Chinese delegate Has handed to the Secretary-General" a telegram from Narking, dated October 22, stating that "Marshal Chang Huch Liung was notlßed to-day by the Japanese that 417 cafes, containing his household and personal effects, have been delivered at Tongku from Dairen. They had previously notified him that they were forwarding his effects since he would not be allowed to return to Makden. It is important to emphasise outrageous insults such as these, as well as the looting of other officials' houses and the arsenal which have been and are occur rlog."

Chinese official quarters point out that as-most members of the Government are at Shanghai it may be impossible for Dr. Sze to receive a reply at Geneve this evening, 11 considered necessary first to hold a full Government meeting at Nanking,

In view of the intransigeant attitude of the Japanese delega tion, there is much speculation in League circles regarding the outcome of to-day's Council meeting.

The draft resolution requires a unanimous vote in order to. become effective, consequently. If the Japanese delegate objects, ax is expected, the resolution may have to undergo such pruning that there will be little left beyond a decision to reconsider the maiter on November 16, unless the Council is reconvened eäriler.

The Council meeting was postponed at 6.15 p.m. today, owing to Dr. Alfred Sze not yet having received instructions,

NANKING, October 23,

A special meeting of the Foreign Affairs' Committee wiff be held to-morrow morning to discuss Dr. Sze's latest reports, which were received late this afternoon.

The only comment at present available concerns Japan's meni tion of China's "treaty commitments." for which a closer defin tion is desired, as it is pointed out that Mancrurian authorities from time to time have signed a number of agreements with the Japanese, many of which are unknown, not recognised and unre- cognisable by the Chinese Government.

LEAGUE COUNCIL'S DRAFT RESOLUTION.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23. China has formally. thanked the United States for the latter's note of Oct. 20 reminding her of her obligations under the Kellogg Past,

GENEVA, Oct. 29. The League Council ham, resolved to call upon the Japanese Govern. ment immediately to beging pro- gressively with the withdrawal of Japanese troops into the railway zone, which movamont should be completed by November 10 when the Council will meet again,

sentatives of other Powers, who will follow the execution of arrange: ments for cusuring the safety of the lives and property of Japanese subjects in Manchuria.

Existing Treaty Rights Not Mentioned.

There is no mention in the draft

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1931.

BRITISH TRADE IMPROVING.

RECORD ORDER FROM CHINA!

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGEKOT. Į

REHABILITATION OF THE WORLD.

BEING DISCUSSED BY PRES. HOOVER AND M. LAVAL.

[RECTED'S AMERICAN BERVICE]

WASHINGTON, Det. 23. The Annncial rehabilitation of the world is being discussed in con-

FALL OF POUND GRAVE UNREST IN CYPRUS.

STERLING.

HARD BLOW TO PRENCH COTTON MANUFACTURERS.

(TBROJU REUTER'S AGENCY.)

PARIS, Oct 21. The fall of the pound has struck a hard blow to the French cotton industry, British firms being able to under sell the French by twenty Several to twenty-five per cent. important factories in Lille, Ditje expected, will be compelled to close

· London, Oct. 29. Markets are literally holding out their arms to Britain, declared a member of the delegation to the National Leather Goods and Sad-versations proceeding to-day be dlery Manufacturers Association tween President Hoover and M when interviewed by Reuter on his Laval at White House. M. Laval return from a visit to Denmark and

has informed the Press that nii | shortly. Holland.

United questions affecting whe States and Prince will be discussed

The mission, was one of a series to the Dominions and foreign coun tries, which resulted in orders

for British Foods One of the Iargent Lancashire cotton houses receiving a record order from China representing fifty per cent. of its whole output.

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The Government is speouraging the despatch of more "missions.

It is understood that the repre sentatives of the Powers mentioned in the Council's resolution, who will

fellow out the execution of China's arrangements for the enfety of Japanese nationals as laid down by the League Council, will be civil and military officials of the various Powers on the spot, such as Mili tary Attachés, Copsüls, etc.

Extraordinary Bituation.

An extraordinary situation wis revealed at the end of to-day's pro- ceedings when it was stated, on excollent authority, that neither party had hitherto been induced to make a precisa detailed statement of their claim and nothing what- ever was known by the Council of the Five Points said to have been put forward by Japan as her de Riderata.

Hence, it became imperative that the Couhail itself should draw up some practical resolution.

Comadant of Successi

All members of the League Coun cil are now stated to be confident that their efforts are bound to be Nuccessful.

The tangible evidence of the United States determination that the peace of the world shall be preserved, as seen in American Association with the Council, is regarded as the most encouraging sign of all,

British circles are of the opinion that the Council, has done well to adjourn,

T. Alooters..

WABHINGTON, Oct. 22. Comment has been made upon the sudden appearance of aloofness. on the part of the United States in regard to Manchuria.

This is explained here as naturai, siner the League has how approach- ed the problem under the provisions of the Covenant of the League, in which the United States has ΠΟ right to participate.

All Chma's Cards Upon the Table,

LONDON, Oct. 22.. Chinese diplomatic quarters in London state that Chinn has put all her sards upon the table and still adheres to her resolve to abide by the decisions of the League Council.

freely, and "I hope, while in BRITAIN'S FINANCIAL America, to be able to, dissipato some false rumours which tend to separate our countries,

M. Lavad was the guest of hono

STRENGTH.

DATE DUE.

at a State dinner of the White U.S. CREDIT REPAID BEFORE House last night which was attend

the ed by President Hoover, French and German Ambasadors, Marshal Vice-President Curtis, Petain and other celebrities.

M. Lavad spent only a few hours at New York after landing before leaving for Washington.

WEATHER REPORT,

Yesterday's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 5.35 pm, stated:

The position of the Yap typhoon is uncertain. The anti- cyclone is 'centred ever the Sea of Japan.

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

TYPHOON WARNING,

The following typhoon wam- ing has been received by the American Consulate Genorai from the Manila Observatory: Mania, Oct, 23, 10.30 am. Typhoon in about 137deg. Long." E. and 14deg. La N., moving. N.W.

LORD

CAVENDISH'S ENGAGEMENT.

TO MARRY" AMERICAN DANCER.

{THROUGH RECTER'S AOKSOY.]

[BRITISH" WIRELESS SERVICE)

Rrány, Oct, 22. Despite preoccupation with the election campaign, Britain is tak

ing the" koonest Interest in the the Laval-Hoover conversations, the extreme importance of which is || fully realized.prazna AR

While recognising that definite decisions are not immediately to be expected from discussions last. ing only four days, the newspapers hore have expressed satisfaction at the assurances from both Paris and Washington that the exchanges are to be full and frank and that no issues are to be excluded from them.

Consequently, it is assumed that reparations, war debts, disarina ment, the implications of the Paris Paow and French sentiments re- garding security, will all be among the subjects reviewed.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE BURNED DOWN.

BISHOP SETS ***FIERY CROSS" ALIGHT.

[NEUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESS.1

NICOSIA, Oct. 23.

In the name God and the "Fatherland" the Greek Oribe

dox Bishop Larnaca, raising the Cross gloff, at Limassol on Oct... 20, appealed to a mass meeting in the stadium to Bght for "union" with Greece, thus the "fiery crom, of revolt was sent out throughout the Island to the ringing of charch bells. Rioters spreading the call to riso by crying out: "Out with the...Foreigner,"

"Down" with

the Tyrants," and "Up with: the Union,"

For several hours Nicosia was in the hands of the mob and all the personal belongings of Sie Ronald Storrs, including a valisi able, collection of pictures' and other irreplaceable art trea- saret were destroyed when.. Government House was burned. down,

A convoy of lorries made a thrilling night dash over Bity - miles" of 'zig-zag roads bringing troops" from Monet Rodos to reinforce the police at Nicosia. An acute situation, necessitat» tag troop movements has also. arisen in many other towns. ·

The rebels have issued a manifesto declaring that Cyprus has joined with. Greece and call on the people to disobey forces, law and order,

BRITISH FORCES ARRIVE. Sevon "Airforce troop-carriers landed at 11 am carrying 150 fully named and equipped infantry- men from Egypt, according to an official announcement. The flight was accomplished in 7 hours,

Police and soldiers last night barbed wired the street where the Government offices are situated, as

The Commissioner's house was burned down

At 3.86 a.m. to-day the Offoer commanding was able to got away the ration lorries from Nicosia and provisioned the police posts, with cut interference"""

A platoon was sent from Larnaca, where the disturbances have died down, to Famagusts, where women, and children were evaounted. ⠀⠀⠀

The situation is generally onsier and an order for a further company of the King's Regiment from Cairo, has been countermanded.

NAVAL REINFORCEMENTS.

MALTA Oct 23.

Naval reinforcements which Park rived at Cyprus this morning were "distributed as follows: - Öruiser London, Larnaca cruiser Shrop shire, Limasol; destroyer Acosta, Paphosand; destroyer Achátes, Famagusta,

No further ships are expected to go to Cyprus.

The fleet is leaving Crete for Malta on Oct. 24 in accordance with.. prograzusic........

Government House Basked.

Rudby, Oct. 22, The grave demonstrations av Nicosia, the captial of Cyprus, on Wodensday night, culminated in the burning down. of Government House I

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The disturbances originated in a procession of Greek Nationalira, headed by three elected members of the Législative Cound). The mob in the parade having got out of their leaders control, serious trouble occurred in front of Gov- trament House lasting for three hours.

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The premises were attacked and

Large polios reinforcements were quickly on the scene, but the crowd refused to disperse, ignored all warnings and finally the police opened fire on the crowds.

“A fow civilians and some memy bere of the constabulary were in jured in the course of the rioting.

Lord Reading's visit to Faris a fortnight ago and his message to M. Laval on the latter's departure for America, and the early return of the British Ambassador to Wa bington, are cited as indicating the extreme interest which the Bri. tish Government take in the event Britain's readiness to cooperate in any measures which may be evolved to secure the stabilisation crowds had assembled for the pur pose of marching to Government of Europe, and disperse, the pre-buildings, When, the mob reached vailing depression is unquestioned.

the wire they were informed that The Times considers: that it is off violence was attempted the police profound importance to the rest of would not hesitate to fire on the the world that decisions should be crowd: The crowd then dispersed. taken in principle as early Pos Nervous tension during the night by a High Commissioner, assisted sible so that some sort of calcula-found vent at Limassol (the nerve by Legislative and Executive Coun tions may he made for the future centre of the revolt) when the mab cils. The members of the former and a measure of informational coa- defied the police, interfered with body are reported to have resigned. fidence be restored; and the normal lorries, carrying rations for the The Colonial Offico announces to- flow of capital encouraged without

quiot.. which the world's economic life is troops, and forced the drivers tonight that the city is at present.

abandon them. parishing of inanition.

Meanwhile, keen satisfaction is expressed in London at the news that the Bank of England has re- paid £2,000,000 of the ninety-day credit for £28,00,000 obtained from the Federal Reserve Banks in August Inst

"London, "Oct. 23. When Lord Charles Cavendish recently went to America to study banking he also learned a sweeter art recording, the dancer Adeles Stoire, who told Reuter's New York The period of the credit does not representative that she and Lord expire till next week, but it is be- Cavendish are engaged and will believed that. New York banking eir elen had expected the credit would married in England shortly.

Lord Cavendish, who is on holi have to be renewed and according- day in Ireland, has so far madely gratification there is considor.)

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no comment.

Ineffective Administration,

LONDON, Oct. 23. -Th most decisive point in shap. It is their settled aim to com- ing the Council's action, according pose those differences by all pacific to the Daily Telegraph, was the means. In the Note of the Japanese growing realisation that Japan and Minister for Foreign Affairs to the morally a very strong case once she Chinese Minister in Tokyo date firmly repudinted any intention of October 9, the Japanese Govern forcibly changing the status quo, ment have already declared their and declared that her only purpose readiness to enter into negotiations was to protect treaty rights and with responsible representatives of the safety of numerous Japanese China for an adjustment of the nationals.

On the contrary, the fournal pressat difficulties. They still hold states, China does not possess effec- to the same view. So far as they are concerned they have no inten- tion whatever of proceeding to any steps that might hamper any efforts intended to assure a pacific settle ment of the conflict between Japan and China

tive administrative authority and her so-called Government has not the power and has not given signs of having the will to protect Japan's legitimate interests,

Anti-Japanese

Agitation.

Surprise and Perplexity.

TOKYO, Oct. 23: Surprise and perplexity is ex

On the other hand, they have re resolution of the recognition of pressed in official circles at the the rights of either of the Power League's "unexpected action" in peatedly called the attention of the the or under existing treaties, though presenting its resolution, the terms Chinese Government to both the Chinese and Japanese of which are authoritatively deganized hostile agitation against Governments are to begin direct clared to be largely impossible for Japan now in progress in various

all outstanding Japan to accept.". negotiations on questions as soon as evacuation. has been completed.

JAPAN'S REPLY.

City comment is highly favour able and it is suggested that this indication of the strength of the British financial position will bave a steadying influence and promote

revival of general confidence. ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE.

TO CONTINUE AS LONG AS USEFUL.

(BRITISH WIRTLESS SERVICE}

Bucay, Oct. 22, Categorical denial is given to a Daily Verpld report that the Na tional Government, if returned, to power would end the Round Table Conference. The Secretary for In- dis, Sir Samuel Hoare, to-day said that the Conference will continue, so long as there is work it can usefully do parts of China The suspension of In the Federal Structure Con all commercial intercourse with mittee of the Round Table Con Japanese at present practised in ference, Lord Peel, the Chairman. China, ia in no sense a spontaneous of the Grance sub-committee, in or Buch questions will include the

The Japanese Consulate here has act of individual Chinese. It is der to dispose of minor difference. recent incidents as well as the existing difficulties in ponnection kindly forwarded us the following enforced by anti-Japanese organiza regarding the scope of the propos. tions that have taken the law into ed expert committee on finance, sug with the railways in Manchuria, official statement from Tokyo : -- There is, however, no allusion to It states: The Japanese Govern their own hands and are heavily gested a modification which, aftor tho alleged Japanese demands, as ment realize an fully at any other pennising even with the threat of a brief discussion, was acerpted

Accordingly the general prin. reported from Tokyo, of any in signatories of the Pact of Paris of capital punishment any Chinese demity payable on account of rail-1928, the responsibility incurred who may be found disobeying their ciples laid down in the Sub-Com- ways built with Japanese capital, under the provisions of that solemn arbitrary deerees Acts of violence mittees report will be taken as the noct. They have made it clear on levelled against Japanese residents basis for drafting the appropriate Chinese and Japanese Relicent.various occasions that the Japanese also continue unabated in many clauses of the Bill and the two

railway guarda, in taking military places under the jurisdiction of the committees will be set up. measures in Manchuria since the Government of Nanking. It will be first will investigate questions con- Neither the Chinese nor Japanese, delegates were prepared to com- night of September -36-last has manifest to all fair observers of the nested with the Stater contribu ment upon the text of the Council's been actuated solely by the neces actual situation that those activition and similar matters, and the resolution to-night: It is believed ity of defending themselves as tics of the anti-Japanese organisa-second will be a fact-finding com- well as protecting the South Man- tions are acquiesced in by the Chi-mittee, to provide the material on It le recommended that direct that they are awaiting instructions churia Railway and the lives and nese Government as a means to at which the final decisions as to taxe qegotiations between China and from their respective Governmenta Jepna should begin as soon as before they will be in a position to property of Japanese subjecta tain the national ends of China. Lion and other financial details

against wanton attacks by Chinese The Japanese Government desire to will be takon.

Before the end of the conference, evacuation has been completed and express an opinion

troops and armed bands. Nothing point out that such aoquiessence by not concurrently therewith, a pro-

Britial circles at Geneva are of is further from the thoughts of the the Chiness. Government in the the British Government will ad vanes recommendations as to the -vision which gives satisfaction to

Japanese Government than to have lawles proceedings of their: own one of the Chinees demands

recourse to, war for the solution of nationals cannot be regarded shart method of consulting the par their outstanding differences with being in harmony with the letter or mes poncerned on points left over spirit of the stipulations contained after these committees have report": in Article 2 of the Pact of Paris? et éd.

A compared with the resolution adopted by the Council in Septem ber, today's draft resolution is very interesting both by reason of what it includer and by what it omits.

In the first place, mention is made of the Paris Pact for the Renunciation of War and also of the Nine-Power Trosty neither of which was mentioned in the earlier rosolution. This tends both to strengthen the present resolution and to place it on a wider basis.

It is also noteworthy that the date for the total withdrawal of Japanese troops is Very definitely Good for November 13.

Direct Negotiations,

Na foreign anpervision of the withdrawal of Jananese troops is sopgested, but China is naked to consent to the presence of repre

the epiaim that the Councilla sug., gostion for the settlement of the Manchurian crisis will not be allow ed to go by default.as

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