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AMERICAN NOTES TO
CHINA AND JAPAN
INSISTS ON OBSERVANCE OF THE
PARIS PACT
'MORE DECISIVE, STEPS THREAT” BY JAPAN
WASIBINGTON, Jomary 7.
THE State Department has taken a momentous step in jater.
Vention in the Far East, It has addressed Notes to, the Chinese and Japanese Governments,
The Notes open with the assertion that, with the recent mill- tary operations about Chinchow, the last remaining authority of the Chinese Government In South Manchuria, as existing before September 18, has been destroyed.
The American Government is confident that the League Com- mission will facilitate an alternative solution of the Sino-Japanese dlißculties, but it is compelled to notify China and Japan that if cannot admit the legality of any situation defunto, nor intends to recognise any treaty agreement between China and Japan, or their agents,
which will impair the treaty rights of the United States and of its citizens in China.
The United States does not intend to recognise any situation, treaty, or agreement effected by means' contrary' to the Parls Pact.
“MOST CAREFUL CONSIDERATION". ·
ToxYo,, January 8.
The Foreign Ofce" has not yet received any communication regarding the Nine-Power Pact, but officials intimate that the Government will give it most careful consideration when received, though doubt is expressed at Its ability to do more than re-affm. Japan's pledges.
Commenting on the American Note, the offcial spokesman- has asserted that it is impossible for Japan to modify her action in Manchuria, as she has taken only minimum action necessary to preserve her legitimate rights and interests, and has no luten- tion of seeking more than sho is entitled to under existing treaties. Therefore she could only reiterate her strict adherencë to the policy of the "open door" and equal opportunities. She has no intention of retaining territory which circumstances com. pelled her to occupy temporarily.
POSSIBLE BLOCKADE
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"More décisive steps" are contemplated it the anti-Japanese boycott continues, it was stated. io official quarters, which em. phasised the tremendous losses suffered by Japanese merchants. When asked to explain the nature of the steps contemplated the spokesman intimated that they might antall either landing blue. jackets or even a blockade of the principal ports,
NANKING, January 6, The United States Consul-General, Mr. W. R. Peck, delivered America's Note to China to Mr. Eugene Chen at 1 p..
NOTE GIVEN PROMINENCE IN AMERICAN
NEWSPAPERS"
THE "OPEN DOOR" (AZUTER'N AMERICAN SERVICE.}
that his reply would be sent to Washington as soon as it had been approved by the Central Executive NEw York, Jan, B.
Committee, but declined to reveal The Americna Note to Japan was
its contents. It is understood, given prominence in the front however, that it will express ap pages of all morning newspapers, proval of America's attitude, and the New York Times featuring in will reiterate China's stand regard- invitation to the other signatories ing Manchurin, to net also. The Herald Tribune j
WAAHINGTON, Jan. 6. chanctérises it as a warning to The State Departmeus anaD'ANCES Japan to protect the " open door" that the Powers interested have Special editions of the Washington decided to take "sweeping and papers" comment on the Note in a mistakablo " action regarding forceful yet, restrained tone. Manchuria.
PARIS, Jan. 8. #1 The United States. Note to China and Japan does not seem likely to be followed by immediate This treaty stipulates that cone action by France as, & signatory of the signatories shall acquire to the Nine-Power Treaty. The special privileges to the detriment French Government is at present of the other Powers. preoccupied with her internal crisis · over the impending change of her Foreign Minister and preparations for the reparations and disarma- ment conferences, in the luster of which Japan plays a vital rüle.
EUGENE CHEN REPLYING.
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¡THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
NANKING, Jan. 8. Less than an hour after ho had received America's Note,
Mr. Eugene Cher was busily hammer. ing out a reply in fluent English on
"
& much worn typewriter, and was
The United States has invoked the Nine-Power Treaty in the case of the Manchuria dispute.
MANCHURIA COMMISSION
LONDON, Jan. 7.
It is learned that General Trank R. McCoy will represent the United: States on the League of Nations Commission of Inquiry in Man- churia.
General McCoy was assistant to the Governor-General of the Fhilip- pine Islands irpi 1921 to 1923, and director-general of the Red Cross and commander of the America Relief Mission to Japan after the 19 earthquake' disaster.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1932
ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF MIKADO.
WOULD-BE ASSASSINATOR
ARRESTED
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„THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY, J'
TOKYO, Jan. 5,
The Mikado was Bred on upan his return from the New Your's Military Review, but injured.
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fia assailant, who was arrested, has been identified as a Korean named Rihoshonged thirty-two, living under the Japanese name of Aaayana.
It was at first reported that the assailant red on the Mikado hut now it is indicated he threw a hom which burgu. behind a car riage following, the Emperor's, but fortunately no One was injurod, though tk horse was slightly
wounded."
A search revealed another bonb in the assailant's pocket.
The outrage occurred near the famous Cherry Gate entrance to uho Palace.
JAPANESE CABINET
RESIGNS
SHOULDERS BLAME FOR BOMBING
THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.}
Tokyo, Jan. 8. Mr. Inukai has tendered the Cabinet's resignation.
LATER.
The Cabinet tendered its resigna- tion because it held itself respon- sible for the attemps on the Em- peror's life. If is resignation is socepted it" in possible that a National" Cabinet will be formed.
ORDERED TO CARRY ON TOKYO, Laler
INDIAN COTTON BOYCOTT
INDECISION OF NATIVE BROKERS
{THROUGH HECTER'S AGENCY.]
BOMBAY, Jan. 8.
A meeting of the Managing Com- mittee of the Cotton Brokers Aa sociation failed to reach a decision regarding the proposed congress boycott of foreign cotton, parti- cularly relating to the boycott of Europona drats and the cessation of dealing with members of the Liver. pool exchnogo. It is believed that responsible section of opinion is not in favour of these proposals, but a larger volume of the small brokers are pressing for action.
A Gazette Extraordinary has up-. pointed special magistraics to try offences under the Emergency
Powers Ordinances, under which the maximum sentence is ten years' im- prisonment..
"..
SPECIAL MAGISTRATES.
"APPOINTED
TO TRY OFFENDERS AGAINST EMERGENCY ORDINANCE.
BOMBAY JAD. &.
A Gazette extraordinary has appointed special magistrates to try offences under, the Emergency Powers Ordinances, under which the maximum sentence is ten years imprisonment.
INDIAN LEADER ARRESTED
BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
RUGBY, Jan. 8. Dr. Anguri. the Moslem who be came President of the Congresa Workinb Committer three days ago, and issued statement urging all Moslems to join in an intonaive ment for civil disobedienen, was ar
While neither accepting
nerrested to-day in Delhi. Other Con- rojecting the Premier's resignation, gross leaders including Jairamdas, the Emperor commanded Inukai General Secretary of Congress have to continue with his duties until been rounded up in Karachi, Rulere further orders. It appears to be of several Indian states are mani- generally anticipated that the festing a desire for close coopern- rigation will be accepted short-tion with the Indian Government- ly, after the Emperor has had time in fighting the seditious congrers ne- to consult. his advisers,
Examination reported has re- vealed that Rihesho received two
bomly and Yon 330 from the Korean,
Provisional Government in Shang
hai.
FLOOD CAMP DISASTER
DESTROYED BY FIRE: SIXTEEN PERISH
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].
tivities.
SHANGHAI INDIANS AND GANDHI
ARREST DENOUNCED AT
SPIRITED MEETING
WORLD-WIDE "BACK TO INDIA" MOVEMENT URGED
THROUGH REUTER'E AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Jan. 2. Shanghai Indians in SHANGHAI, Jan. 8.
an angry Word has been received
mood to-day passed. resolutions Shanghai that, a disastrous Bre Youth League opposing the action. in under the auspices of the Indian swept the flood refugee camp in of Lord Willingden in arresting Kinking in the middle of the nightGandhi and other Indian leaders. with such rapidity and intensity The local meeting was one of the that sixteen of the six thousand most spirited in the annale of camp dwellers were
wares and fatally burnt. The the decision to enlist the support, un-Shanghai, and the Hindus reached whole of the camp was virtually of sympathetic Chinese organiza destroyed.
tions order. to agitate all over. sens Indians to return to the home. Innd for the purpose of starting a war of independence.
takten
UNIFICATION OF
CHINA,
ADMINISTRATION OF PROVINCES CRITICISED
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, Jan. 8,
LORD WILLINGDON AND INDIAN LEADERS
INVITATION TO CONFER IN DELHI
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE:Į the South-West provinces and the The formation of the alliance of three new organs for the adminis in the critical Indian situation
Rumy, Jan. 7. The most interesting development tration of these provinca are view. since the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi ed in
as being is revealed in, an invitation extend- detrimental to China's unity. Such ed by Lord, Willingdon, the Viceroy, He was also supervisor of the coalition, which takes the place to several prominent Indian leaders
many quarters
MORE BOMBS IN
MAIL BÅGS
ADDRESSED TO KING OF ITALY AND MUSSOLINI
Captain Warned to be Careful
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[REUTEN'S AMBICAN SERVICE}
INTENSIVE ACTIVITY
AT WHITEHALL
PRIME MINISTER RETURNS TO LONDON
National Not Party Government
(Router's Special Service.)
New Yonx, Jan. 8.
LONDON, Jan. 7. A report that bombs addressed "National Government not party to the King of Italy and Signor government, is the label on all my Mussolini are in a mail bag aboard luggage," declared Mr. Ramsay the .. Excalibur, which is due at Anconalda an interview with Naples on Monday, in the latest cuter today on his areval in development in a series of dis-London, hom his working holiday evarica, of bombe sent to prouin- Fat Lossiemouth, CDL Italians.
He added that ho is foeling at and ready for work,
The Government has a "henvy
A wireless message has been send to the Captain to be careful when unloading.
DUTCH CARGO BOAT WRECKED
CREW OF FOUR DROWNED (Reuter's Special Service.)
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 8. The crew of four perished when a. mall, Ditch cargo steamer was wrecked in the Zuider Zec during A violent gale which awept the Dutch coast.
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BRITISH BANKS" GOOD SHOWING
FAVOURABLE DIVIDENDS
DECLARED
[TARDOR BEUTER'S AGENOV. Į
LONDON, Jan. 9. A good showing is made in the year-end balance sheets of three uut of the big five banks so far published.
The Westminster Bank has de- clared a Anal 9 per cent, dividend, making 18 per cont. for the your compared with 20 per cunt, in 1930: The National Provincial declare
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making 10 per cent. compared with haal dividend of 8 per cent., 18 per cent,
Barelny's maintain the 14 per cent, it has paid consistently since
1920.
programme before it and will go LESS DRUNKENNESS
right ahead.
The Premier's return heralds the beginning of most interes activity at Whitehall as a prelude to a very strenuous Parliamentary session, which is opening on February 2
gest Betition in the history of the Meanwhile, it is learned the big" world, signed by millions of people
forty-five countries in favour of world disarmament, will be pre- santed at the Disarmament Confer- ence which opens on the same date and in which the British Govern- ment is keenly interested.
TO.
IN ENGLAND
REPORT OF LICENSING COMMISSION
PROHIBITION NOT EVEN
DISCUSSED
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]" The British portion was
Ruay, Jan. 8. moted by the British Section of the Women's International League Commission issued last night re
The report of the Royal Licensing UNEMPLOYMENT IN for Peace and Freedom. It has cords
been signed by two million eiti sobriety in recent years, although GERMANY
APPALLING TOTAL OF $5,660,000
(Reuter's Special Service.)
BERLIN, Jan. 8. pondency has been deepened by un The prevailing gloom and des- announcement "that' Germany's un- employed have reached the appal ling total of 8,000,000.
GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE
ALTERED CONDITIONS CAUSE DROP IN ENTRIES (Reuter's Special Service.)
LONDON, Jan. 8...
zons.
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REPARATIONS CONFERENCE
BRITISH DELEGATES
APPOINTED
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.)
ROOBY, Jan. 7. Matters, connected, with the forth coming, reparations and disarmin ment conferences will be consider ed at a meeting of the Cabinet on Wedlaceday.
The Premier to-day received the
continuous incrense 171:
a certain amaant of excessive drinking was found to persist. Recommendations which inchide uniform closing hours throughout the country, continued reduction of redundant licences and im provement of public houses have generally had a highly critical or adverse reception in the morn- ing Press. The Times says "the [recommerïdntions. roprosent ·
genuine and in the whole reason- ble attempt to provide for greater liberty of organisation, and experi ment with a frank acceptance of the consumers right to rising standards and improved ameni. ties. There is general emphasia of the fact that the commission does not even discuss prohibition is a policy to be recommended.
COMMISSION
Indian Secretary, Sir Samuel ABYSSINIA SLAVERY Hoare, and afterwards had a con versation with Sir Eric Drummond, Secretary-General of the League of Nations
the
The two principal British dele.
are
THREE REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED
The altered conditions for the Bates already appointed to attend Grand National have caused a drop Mr.
Reparations Conference in the entries from eighty-five to cellor of the Exchequer, and Sir Neville "Chamberlain, Chat-
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.] Alty-ht, the lowest for many John Simon, the Foreign Secrt- years, but there are no surprising
RUGBY, Jan. 9.. ubsentees.
tary. The first three last year are all present as are also the Premier, who to-day had are to visit Abyssinin on behalf of It is as yet uncertain whether requeat of the Emperor of Ethiopia, The representatives who, at the Shaun and Colin, the winner in consultation with these Muistors, the Antislavery and Aborigines pro- 630.
will also attend the conference, tection. Society to discuss the" pro- The Lausanne Municipality has bloma arising from the Emperor's placed Hotel Du Chouteau Ouchy decision to abolish slavery through- at the disposai of the Conference, out his dominions, are Lord Noel This Hotel Was the scene of the Buxton, Lord Polwarth and the 1022 Conference, and offers ample honourable Grizel. Hepburne Scott accommodation for the committees and Scuretariat.
ITALIAN CONSUL
SHOT
WOUNDED IN LEG, BY STUDENT
{THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.]:
PARIS, Jan. 8.
An Italian student shot and slightly wounded in the leg the Italia Conel, S. Gentili, this morning outside the Consulate. The Etudent fled, Aring his revolver at the police as he ran, though with out effect, When captured after a long chase he said that he shot the Consul because he had prevented him from giving lessons.
BRITISH SCHOOLBOYS TO TOUR S. AFRICA
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICK.)
Ruay, Jan. 8.
Plenary or public sittings will be held in the Hotel Beau Rivage, nearby.
India will be represeátail at the Disarmament Conference by the Secretary of State. Sir Samuel Hoare (who will act of the leader in so far as his Parliamentary and other duties may permit), the Aga Khan and Sir Henry Wheeler, a member of the Council of India. They will be accompanied by four expert advisers
Gilt-edged Securities Improve. A more hopeful view of the European situation and the chances of useful international co-operation
BRITAIN'S PUBLIC
HOUSES
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON LICENSING
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE:)"
RUGBY, Jan. 7. The Royal Commission Licensing, which has been sitting for over two years and has examin- cd scores of witnessce representing the different viewpointa on this highly controversial subject, has now issued a practically unanimous.
at the forthcoming conferences was report although three of the nine- shown on the Stock Exchange to- teen members dissent from certain day.
proposala. Most departments were cheerful
The main recommendations aro:
in the midst of his task when inder-presidential election in "Nicaragus of the new National Government in and statesmen to confer with him from eighteen British public schools again strong and several other public houses but allowing an ex-
viewed by Reuber. He declared in 1988.
CHIANG KAI SHEK'S FUTURE
ALREADY A DEMAND FOR HIS RETURN
(Fah Tote Fat Pac.)
Government finds itself.
A party of thirty-one boys drawn Nanking as far as military, civil in Delhi. and Kuomintang administration is The invitation has been accepted loft Landon to-day for a sixty-four ennseamed, is vigorously condemned and the meeting will take place days' tour of South Africa. financial difficulties in which the by the stude it class and many offi- laber this works.
cials here. Both Mr. Hu. Han Min Among and Mr. Wang Ching Wai, lenders upon a statement, issued by Sir at its maximum strength after an
The invitation followed quickly obedience campaign, Congressw certain very powerful circles at of modern thought in China, in a Tej Sapru, that the Viceroy should eight years' interval, during which Nanking the return of Marshal telegram to their official colleagues calls conference of the Indian it had recruited Chiang Kai Shek is already being in Caaton, seriously questioned the leaders prepared to speak freely domanded.
advisibility of such an alliance and fearlessly on constitutional cash. Among the military class of Kwangmatters. tung, Kwangse, Yunnan, Kweichów, and Szechuan,
THREAT TO RETAIN SALT TAX
THROUGH REUTER'S ADENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Jan, 8. Mr. Wang Ching Wai' tenderad | his resignation from all posts at
PEIPING, Jan. 8, Nanking yesterday on the ground.
Responsible Chinese curdles state of ill-health.
that the reports stating Chang Hie resignation causes no eur.Hauch Linng intends shortly to prise as he has not ventured as far tender his resignation are not trae.
of the now régime.
Administrative Organs,..........
Volunteers and
Many people who then supported it are disinclined to reusw the struggle, which is made to appear particularly peintices by the firm prospects of constitutional advance on the lines indicated by the Pro
Situation Well in Hand. Reports from all Indian centres It will be remembered that when indicate that the situation present the Canton National Governmonted by the Congrese calling for a miex. resigned on January 1 in favour of resumption of civil disobedience in. the new Unification National Gov- thoroughly controlled by the au- ernment in Nanking, it inaugurated thorities. three new organs for the adminis is that the hold which Congress The general opinion tration of the South West; namely, earlier exercised over a large soo the Executive Council of the Cen- tin of Indian opinion has consi
tral Kuomintang of the South-derably diminished.
Ba Nanking since the inauguration It is stated that Chang Hsuch West; and the Civil Administrative The determination of the Govern It is learned Linng declared he will continue to Council of the South-West. All ment not to be deflected from the in some circles that the refusal of support the Nanking, Government, this, according to the opinion ex-policy of constitutional reforms us the Canton military and Mr. Habut owing to financial stringency pressed in many circles is tant outlined in the Premier's speech at Hien Min to give support to the he will be compelled to divert cer amount to political independence! the conclusion of the Round Tablo Nanking Government might be the tain faxes belonging to the Central of this part of China, and will seri Conference is being contrasted with chief reason why he resigned. Government to local noods. It is ously affect the efforts that are the barren prospect cffered by Con-
Mr. Sun Fo, President of the believed this implies the possibility being made to unify the country green agitators. Executivo Yuan, also finds it very of the retention of the Tientein under one strong Central Govern
At the time of the last civil dis difficult to carry on owing to the Customs and Salt'duties.
ment,
Continued on pect Column.
موب صور
and gilt-edged securities continued A uniform closing hour of ten Yery firm, German bondu "were | P.."throughout, the country for all tension in astcblishments where foreign governments issues were marked up. Home industrins and reads aroserved with the drink; banks were notably arm
The speedier reduction of redun dunt licence:
DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE:
NAMES OF AUSTRALIAN DELEGATES
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}
Huany, Jan. 8.
The improvement of the publiet house as a pince of general refresh- ment;
An experime to expansion
public ownership;
The erection of
National
Liconsing Commission to stablisn policy;
More effective control of eluba; and
Special hotel and restaurant licences.
MR. WILLIAM GRAHAM
NO SIGN OF IMPROVEMENT
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, Jan, II.M. the King has sent a me REALIZA
FUTURE OF BURMA
CABINET TO CONSIDER
Mr. Henderson, President of the STATEMENT OP POLICY World Disarmament Conference, yesterday discussed questions of [DDITION WIRELESS SERVICE.] procedure with the League Secre- tary, General Sir Erio Drummond, BoGoy, Jan. 7. who also bad conversations with hold its best full meeting since tralian delegates at the Disarma wife of Mr. William Graham, The Cabinet will on Monday the Prime Minister. The Aus of sympathy and onquiry to the the Christmas holiday to consider ment Conference will be Sir Gran- President of the Board of Trade a the statement of policy which the ville Byrin, High Commissioner in the last Labour Government, who is Premier will make at the plenary London, and Mr. Lathom, Attorney seriously ill with double proumonin. session of the Burma Conference General and Minister of External. on Tuesday.
Affairs in the Now Cabinet:
The patient's condition shows little change.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.