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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1931,

JAPANESE ROUND BRIAND APPEALS TO CHINA AND

UP BANDITS

CHINESE WOMAN FOUND

AMONG WOUNDED

[THEOUGH RUUTER'S AGENCY.]

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TOKYO, Nov. 12..

A Chinese wounds, clad in sol- dier's uniform, was, found among the three hundred wounded bandits who fell into the hands of Japaneso troopa after three hours sharp fighting last night near Kangeh

Despite careful medical attention the woman died soon after, hring- ing the Chinese death-roll up to fifty.

SIR JOHN SIMON ON Aggravation Of Situation Condemned

WORLD PEACE

BURDENS OF ARMAMENTS | JAPANESE TROOPS MAY STRIKE FIRST

MUST BE REDUCED: :

[KITI WIRELESS SERVICE,]

Ruour Nov, 12 The Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, speaking at Birmingham,

ling, northward of Mukden, accord-last night, expressed his view that ing to Press reports.

the international policy of Britain should be inspired by the Lengue of Nations ideal and that the States of the world should work, together for the specific settlement | of disputes and promotion of econ omie co-operation. Unless civilisa tion finds a means to reduce the crushing-burdens of armaments and to curb suvicious and rivalries which sometimes poison interna- tional relationships, civilisation itself may be overwhelmed.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

SCENES

ROYAL FAMILY ATTEND

·FESTIVAL.

[BRITISK WIBELESS: BRNVIOK)

BUGBY, Nov. 11. To-night tho King and Queen attended the Empire Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall organised by the British Legion. The Prince of Wales was also prosent.

RACING IN CANTON,

MAY BE STARTED BEFORE NEXT JANUARY.

ترم

The work of constructing stables. and other kasihlings in the Shekpai ruce course, which was commenced some time ago, is proceeding apaco, Judging by the rapid progress the Despite a cold wind and inter-contractor is making, the buildings mittent rain, there were largo

rowds all the afternoon in White should be completed before the end half and round Westminster Abbey the year when racing will be

started. and until a late hour, a file of mourners passed by the Cenotaph and the grave of the Unkuow Warrior, bringing tributes flowers...

SEVENTY M.P.H.. GALE

SWEEPS CHANNEL

ARMISTICE DAY SERVICE STOPPED

[BRITISH WIBELESS SERVICE)

Rudny, Nov., 11.

of

A terrific gale raged in the Chan- nel all day today. the whole of the South Coast experiencing the most violent weather for, months past. The storm was accciapanied by a torrentiel downpour.

"The wind in some placcą a velo- city of over seventy miles an hour. Shipping was disrupted.

For the purpose of turning ont a large number of jockeys for the coming race meetings in Canton, a local citizen named Wu Jui Ting has addressed a petition to the municipal government applying for permission to open a racing school. The municipal authorities order. Led the applicant to furnish full particular concerning the school proposes to establish before his application would be given con- sideration, it is reported.--flapton Daily Sun.

CANTON TROOPS FOR KIANGSI.

EXPEDITION TO SUPPRESS

*THE REDS." ·

Acerpting the appeal made by more than ten representatives of The rain was of such exceptional Kiangel who arrived at Canton neverity that it stopped the Armis-requesting the immediate despatch tice Day Service Arranged on the of troops to take over the southern Parade at Hastings. It took place in White Rock Pavilion.

Heavy se invaded streets of several conat toana and premises were flooded in Portsmouth and Folkestone. -

the 10th Route Army, General Chen districts in Kiangai, evacuated_by Chi Tang intends to send the 2nd Division to Ta Yu Ling and Nam- hang, leaving the Kanchow district to be still guarded by the brigade Coast roads are blocked by debris under General Ma Chun. If the movement takes and in the Isle of Wight, where above militarý concrete son defences were broken General Wang Yin Ching is to be place, the 7th Division ·under down, masses of masonry werò washed for a distance of thirtyransferred to Chihing and Yenfah which are now garrisoned by the Shop fronts sixty feet back from 2nd Division.

yards.

the sea have been smashed. Tho In order to ensure the safety of worst of the storm struck the the Kiangsi people, the Kiangai coast between Fostheurne and representatives also made an apponl Fulkestone, where the action of the to the National Government, for Channel current through recent reinforcements.-Canton Gazette. centuries has piled many square miles of wall between the old. Cinque Ports of Rye and Winchel- sen and the son

To-day, the sen reached foreshora high and dashed against the bunga lows af

Winchelsen demolishing *many.

1083.

The Thames at high tide to-day was again exceptionally high but it passed without causing damage.

BANDITS IN LIANG KWANG.

Taking advantage of the cessation of military activities, Generals Chen Chi Tang and Li Tsung Jon, Commanders-in-Chief of the 1st and,

sub-

A number of families are home-th Group "Army Corps, respective-

ly, have instructed their ordinates to eliminate the bandits in Kwangiang and Kwangsi pro- vinces within the period of two months. Generals in thoir. respec- tive areas shall be held responsible for the pacification work, and for

extermination

SPANISH ROYALIST REVOLUTION? »

LATE DICTATOR'S SON RELEASED

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

MADRID, Nova Lt.

The Spanish Government refuses

to take with "ny seriousness the

volution,

of all bad

tbe elements at the expiration of the stated time.-Canton Gazette.

MODERNISING CANTON.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE

LAI-CHI-WAN 'MALOO.

POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS IN N.

MANCHURIA

SHIGEMITSU TO FILE PROTEST REGARDING TROUBLE

AT TIENTSIN

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

GENEVA, November 18.

M. BRIAND HAS AGAIN URGENTLY APPEALED TO THE CHINESE AND JAPANESE

·GOVERNMENTS TO RESPECT THEIR PLEDGES AND REFRAIN FROM ANY FRESH ACTION.

"AFTER · CAREFULLY CONSIDERING · THE SINO-JAPANESE REPLIES I FEEL MUST INSIST ONCE AGAIN ON AN UNDERTAKING BY BOTH GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO AVÕID ANY AGGRAVATION OF THE SITUATION; I ALSO URGE THAT COMMANDERS OF THE OPPOSING FORCES SHOULD RECEIVE THE STRICTEST ORDERS TO REFRAIN FROM INITIATING ANY FRESH'ACTION. LASTLY, I CONSIDER IT MOST IMPORTANT THAT FACILITIES SHOULD BE GIVEN TO OBSERVERS WHOM THE COUNCIL MAY SEND TO THE SCENE, PARTICULARLY NONNÍ BRIDGE AND ANGANCHI, TO COLLECT INFORMATION.”“”“

(Signed) BRIAND:

DRUMMOND.

CHINESE'. TROOPS CONCENTRATE AT: ANGANCHI⠀⠀

TOKYO, November 12.

With under two thousand Japanese troops in the Nogal River district, inclusive of reserves at Taonan, the Japanese forces are faced by twenty thousand Chinese troops which are concentrating south of Auganchi, and are threatening to launch a counter-attack. Increas ing apprehension is expressed in official circles, of a possibility of serious developments in northern Manchuria.

Fear in openly expressed that the Japanese may be compelled to strike first and advance on Tsitsihar for the purpose of preventing being overwhelmed by sheer weight of numbers, 1 the Chinese are allowed to take the initiative.

TOKYO, November 12.

Mr. Shigemitsu has been instructed to file a protest at Nanking regarding the recent troubles at Tientsin, owing to Chinese troops being within fifty metres of the Japanese Conces sion, which is contrary to the agreement contained in notes exchanged in 1902, Ix contection - with the Boxer Protocol, which prohibits Chinese, troops within twenty Chiness miles of any foreign troops stationed at Tientsio,

'UNDERSTANDING · REACHED

TIENTEIN, November 12.

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IT IS. AUTHORITATIVELY LEARNED THAT AN UNDERSTANDING HAS BEEN REACHED WITHIN THE LAST FEW HOURS. WHICH WILL ENABLE A CLEARING, UP OF THE LOCAL SITUATION WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. NO DETAILS ARE HOWEVER AVAILABLE.

It is officially stated that an agreement. kas been reached. between the Japanese and the authorities in the Native City, whereby the latter will be allowed to re-enter and clear up the 300 metres' neutral zone.

Preliminary steps have been taken, but it is not likely that the clearing up process will will start until daylight.

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MANCHU RESTORATION UNDERWAY?

TIENTHIN, November 12.

There are persistent rumours that the boy Emperor has taken a launch to Taku from whence he will be taken to Dairen or elsewhere in Manchuria.

Confrmation is unobtainable but Mukden bas reported that the boy-Emperor arrived at Dairen and it is generally believed in Mukden that preparations for a Manchu restoration is underway.

Chinese authorities report that on Tuesday evening seven hundred Japanese troops, while "advancing, sixty miles west of Angaucht came in contact with a hundred Chinese gendarmes and

a slight engagemont ensued, the Chinese falling back towards the Chinese Eastern Ballway.

JAPANESE 'PLANES BOMB CHINESE CAVALRY,

Two Japanese 'planes. bombed a detachment of Chinese cavalry sent to re-inforce the Chi- nese gendarmerić,

A squadron of Japanese cavalry crossed the railway, twenty miles west of Anganchi and severál detachments of Japanese troops are reported to be marching north-westward of Tsitsikar, They are believed to be carrying out an entireling movement.

There is no change in the Honni River and Taitsihar front, but the Japanese were ex- pected to start an offensive on Thursday.

NERVOUSNESS INCREASING AT TIENTSIN

TIENTSIN, Nov. 12.

Peiping this afternoon and the rest direction of the native city, though Nervousness appears to be in-are following at soon as possible, it is uncertain who the snipers are. creasing among the Japanese and They state that they are evacuat- At one time considerable appre- Chinese in Tientsin, and both ing Tientsin for fear of an outbrenkhension was caused in the Japanes parties are taking the most elaborin fighting, but could give no de Concession by the ate precautionary measures in anti-Brite reason why there should be cipation that something may hap any fighting expected pen, though nobody seems to know INFLUX OF REFUGEES

villages to

persistent

rumour that the Chinese would out off the water supply, the Japanese, Concession Waterworks being situ

alleged Royalist plot which has re- The Bureau of Public Works bas sulted in the arrest of Jos Antonio brought up a proposal for the con- exactly what. *. Primo Rivera, son of the latestruction of the northern section of! The

of refugees from theated in Chinese territory Гараново A** feverishly dictator, though the Police believe the Lai-Chi-Wan maloo before the strengthening their defences along

An earance has been given, the Concessions is in-i that their coup as broken up an 19th meeting of the Municipal the borders adjoining the native creasing. It ie the general opinion however, by the administration, attempt to promote a Royalist re- Council. On account of the small city, and are employing Chinese that the feeling of apprehension that this could not possibly be

number of houses built on the two inbour to fill sandbags, and to re. Mombora of the Clovernment, sides of this section, it is proposed pair and strengthen the barricades principally due to the nervous ten the water supply for the Japanese, has no valid foundation, and is done since the valves controlling however, declare that a Monarchist that the construction expensca be with barbed wire. In the native revolution at the prosent time is appropriated from the Municipality, troops and police are similar with the complete lack of any de-trian Concessions and also the

sion of the past few days, together French, Italian and former Aust impossible, and the affair is likely treasury to expedite the work.

ly employed. to prove of the slightest import When the land price of this

inite information as to what is native city, are actually in the It is reliably reported that the notually transpiring, thus allowing Japanese Concessio section is raised and when houers In connection with the affair, the are built, the counstruction ex. Villages near the native city are even the wildest rumours to ga SPECULATION AT GENEVA Police have taken into custody nensca may then be levied on the also putting up very crude barri ground. Major Francisco Rosales and a abutting land-owners..

wire entanglements, A visit to the Japanese Conces lending Cathalindignitary, while To complete the work of this.resallegedly against a bandit attack sian revealed high screens being several prominent army officers are tion, the construction cost is estim-which the villagers any may be put up nerose exposed pinces in expected to be arrested shortly. ated at $23,400 which mimount huspected in the neighbouring din certain streets for the purpose of

MADRID, NOV. 12. bec inanimously passed at the tricts.

concealing the movements of civil Primo Rivera was released this Municipal Council meting. Two hundred students of the inne, as it appears that mining has morning.

Nankai University loft the city for been continually going on from the

алее.

Canton Gazette:

senden of

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OKERYA, NO: 11

A day of buzzing speculation fa Generatorested with rub stantial thrill The population. has mostly centred round United Staten

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JAPAN BRITAINS TARIFF

OBITUARY

DEATH OF FAMOUS ACTRESS

THROUGH ARUTER'S AORNOY.]

LONDON, Nov. 12. The death occurred to day of the well-known actress Wish Wynne."

"POLICY

CRITICISED BY WINSTON CHURCHILL

(REUTER AND BRIZIER WIRELESS.)

LONDON, Nov. 11,

·Conservative "dimentisfaction with the omission of a tariff referones in the King's Speech moved a step further in the later stages of the debate on the Address in Reply.

Mr. Winston Churchill suddenly emerged as the virtual leader of the Conservative full-blooded Pro- tocainiiats.

DAVIS CUP TENNIS tical life, Mr. Churchill had an

SOUTH AFRICA NOT TO COMPETE NEXT YEAR

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 12. South Africa bas decided not to compete in the Davis Cup in 1939.

What did Amerien say to Japan?' What did Japan reply?..

Was the American Note so vigor ous that M. Briand intervened to prevent publication"?

Did lag behind other in strength.f

rPowers

What is the significance of General Dawes summons in rela- tion to the Note t

A professed Free Trader for ninety per cent. of his erratic poli

Tuproarious reception, his speech, de- ing interrupted by frequent Con servative cheering..

Ho defined his position as 11- dependent of the triumvirate forni ed by Mr. Ramany MacDonald, Mr." Stanley Baldwin and Sir: Horbert Samuel, but promised to assist the government with his advice and with an attitude of discriminating benevolence!

The member for Epping hoped the Government would be sensible about Protection as they had the fullest mandate for any messure. of protoction they chose to adopt.

The triumvirate, he said, ware not the selg judges of the naturo of the mandate conferred upon the government by the country.

He was sure, on the contrary. that the overwhelming wish and intention of the electorate was the abandonment of Free Trade and the institution of general and scientific protection.

This string of queries has brought.

A very large majority of the mom- only conjectural replies, but a morobora of the House of Commons were substantial fare for tale has been fully authorised by their constitu provided this evening by Dr. Sze's ents to reach a decision on this latest demarche, which is taken to point.. imply that the Japanese are mak- ing a definite hid for Taitsilar,

The speech, coupled with the at- tack of Sir Henry Page Croft, It is understood that the Chi and the revelation of further Cons nese delegation is malding theservative impatience with the gov strongest representations to the ernment's policy, members demand Council concerning the developing more definite programme for dealing with dumping, caused con- |siderable excitement in the House,

mont

As the League Council meeting

The tense situation eased later, approaches, some apprehension is manifesting itself at Geneva re-

however, is the outcome of a large- garding the probable outcome.

|ly attended meeting of Conservative Some observera opine that the

M. P. under the auspices of the Coute will be inclined to mark Empire Industries Association. times for it. i realised that public decided to refrain from embarrass For the momaht, the tarifflats have pridon in all countries in opposeding the government. le any course. likely to lead to com plications.

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The meeting omnawered the chair man, Sir Henry Page Croft to re- AN AWKWARD SITUATION?quest the government, as scon

possible to declare, îls? Intention of An awkward situation, however, taking action regarding emergency might arise: if Dr. Alfred Sze precautions, and also to institute a should raise the question of Arti-permanent tariff policy. cles 15 and 16 of the League Covenant, which, it is felt in Geneva, may place the League in a. difficult quandary.

(Continued on Page 12).

WEATHER REPORT.

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

A moderate anti-cyclone re 'mains central over the Son of

Japan.

Local Forecast: - N.W variable winds, light to mode- rate; fime to cloudy.

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8% FREE OF

INCOME

TAX

A GOVERNMENT VICTORY

LONDON Nov. 11.

A meeting of the Cabinet was held to-day after the Ministers had Attended the ceremony at the Cenotaph.

When the House of Commons assembled in the afternoon, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, immediately after questions, introduced a "motion giving precedence to Government business for the rest of the session.

The motion was challenged by the Labour extremists, who object- ed to the devotion of the whole of the time of Parliament until Christmas to Government business."" The division resulted in a Gov ernment victory, to 376 votes to 9, the official Labourities refraining from voting..

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