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CONCILIATORY BUT VERY FIRM

MR. YOSHIZAWA'S STATEMENT OF JAPANESE POLICY.

NO YIELDING ON MANCHURIAN ISSUE.

Mr. Yoshizawa's speech, as Foreign Minister, to the Japanese Imperial Diet shows that there in to be no yielding by the new Government at Tokyo on the Manchurian issue. The nature of Japan's stake in that province is repeated, but the denial of ter- ritorial aggression is also riterated, and the Open Door policy up- hald. On the other hand, the hostility of the Chiness people is dealt with frankly,

A curiously interesting passage was an expression of thanks to the Soviet Union for their impartial attitude in this dispute.

PLAIN SPEAKING ABOUT THE BOYCOTT.

Toxyo, January 21. The following address we do livered by the Foreign Minister, Mr.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

MURDER HEARD BY DEPOSIT RECEIPT

TELEPHONE.

OWNERSHIP.

WOMAN'S SCREAMS THAT JOINT OWNER'S CLAÏM ON

LED TO POLICE SUMMONS.

New York polied, summoned by a telephone operator who reported, hearing a woman's screams at the home of the millionaire manufac turer, Ms. J. William Schätz, siter the instrument had apparently been, knocked ovör in a fight, arrived at the house to find Mr. Schatz stabbed to death and a woman, lying bear by badly wounded.

A search of the premises resulted in the discovery of a Japanese butler hiding in a coalbin, "

The police said that the batier admitted fighting Schatz to protect the woman. after her screams had attracted him. The pair had up parently fought down three flights of stairs before the millionaire tive calm has been followed by died. Two bloodstained knives and a hatchet were found near the body. The woman, who is identified as Mrs. Florence Caroza, is in a

agitations of increased violence and intensity. It should be noted that,

THIRD PARTY.

DOCUMENT FLEDGED AS SECURITY,

An action claiming the return of a deposit receipt, damages for its detention, and a declaration that the note belonged to him, was brought in the Supreme Court year terday before the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) by Ng Chi Chow, of 84, Benham Strand West, who alleged that the deposit re cipt, issued by the Bank of China

for a sum of $9,000,,had been wrong and fraudulently handed to the defendant as security for a loan of $4,000.

The defendant and present holder of the receipt is Lui Cho Wang. 14 Kwong Hon Terrace, who is agreed to be an innocent party alleged fraud.

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Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by

JANUARY 22, 1932.

PASSING OF OLD RESIDENT,

MR. H. HYNDMAN,"

LARGE GATHERING at

FUNERAL.

Mr. Henrique Hyndman, one of the cldest and best-known member of the Portuguese community passed away as his residence, No. 27 Jor dan Road, Kowloon, yesterday at the age of 74.

The late Mr. Hyndman, who was highly esteemed and whose parting is widely regretted, had been in the service of Musers: W.S. Bailey and Co., Ltd., as book-keeper since

1004. More than 60 years ago he 'was employed at the Aberdeen dock of the Hong Kong and Whampca Dock Co. Ltd., and later he joined Messrs. George Fenwick and Com- pay remaining with

them for several years. He then wont to Manila but returned to Hong Kong adler a few years and rejoined the

Yeshizawa, at tith sixtieth session of those agitations represent not only critical condition. Schatz, who, be- Mr. B. D. Evans, was for plaintiff Whoopon Deck Company. In 1904-1

an economic movement, es in the

the Imperial Diet to-day:

It gives me much piosure to lay ense of the boycott of Japanese before you my views on the outgoods, but bear a paychological standing diplomatic question on aspect as may be inferred by the fronting the Japanese Governmem insertion of anti-Japanese senti- to-day.

ments in public school text books.

aides his manufacturing interests,

was known as a sportsman, had been divorced several years.

The most important of there not However, there exista unmistakable CORRESPONDENCE.

All letters intended for publi. cation must be accompanied by the for publication, unless to desired name and address nf the "writer, not but as evidence of grind faith.-E.).

while Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., in atructed by Mr. F. X. D'Almada, sar, was for defendant.

A Joint Deposit.

Plaintiff claims that under an agreement, dated August 29, 1930, made between the China Farming and Mining Company and the Foo Chung Hong, of Swatow, he de posited the sum of $8,000 with the Bank of China, for which sum the bank issued a deposit receipt, No. 4395, in the joint names of plain- tiff and Siu Kwok Leung, the Pre- sident of the Chan Farming and

banded to Siu.

only affects us profoundly but has evidence that this movement was engaged the attention of the entire! hetively proneted by unofficial or- world—namely, she Manchurian ganizations such as various anti-

fair.

Japanese Societies under the direct China being Japan's neighbour or indirect guidance and encourage- always stands both economically ment of the Chinese Government, and politically in intimate relation- but against the wish of Chinese ship with this country. Manchuria merchants and the general public. DANGER IN QUEEN'S ROAD Mining Company. The receipt was

in particular, for historical and Besides no small number of Chinese geographical reasons and from actually make a profession out of political considerations must be agitating against Japan, come a preponderant interest to Japan. It is beyond argument that

*** Unpleasant Symptoms." Since the advent of the present

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG.

DAILY FREE."]

S18,--Do you think that, this

suitable time for unprecedented nction on the part of the autho-

In January, 1931, in the breach of the agreement, the Chine Company closed its doors and discontinued business, whereupon the 88,000 be- came repayable to plaintiff.

On or about January 23, 1991, is is alleged that Siu, wrongly, and in fraud of the plaintiff, transferred the receipt to defendant who now refuses to give it back to plaintiff.

Defendant's Loan.

the welfare of Manchuria is of the situation in Manchuria the antihoing Leap Year and therefore a greatest

to Japan. CONSEGUENED More than a million Japanese gub-| jets are in Manchuria and wo possess thate, in connection with. leased territorios, railways, mines, äte., vitally important rights and interesta. secured either by treaty or by contract.

Japanese movement has begun to display arpleasant symptoms and a number of regrettable oufruges

with the complete protection afiard. in the year future to being plaintiff deposited the $5,000 under shs been perpetrated. Compared rities, dopestrians may look forward ed oy«Chinese nationals in Japan, to walk on the footpath when paas-agroomont rofeited to, and does not

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Chinese Hostility Alleged.

Defendant does not admit that

b indeeericable persecution 01 ing the Bank of China During admit that a deposit receipt was Japaness nationals presents a glare ing contrast. The truth is that the the whole of the morning an in-issued in the joint names of plain- tiff and Siu acknowledging the de- foreign policy of China has often movable mass of humanity fills the posis by them jointly of the money. been sacrificed to domestic politics complete width of the pathway out- Defendant In recent years Chinese author during the past years of civil fac side this bank, and people wishing January 23, 1931, he lent to Bia the alleges that on rities, ignoring the historical fact tional strife. The anti-JapaRES

sum of $4,000 against the security prosent development of movement undoubtedly derives its to pass are forced into the road-

of the latter's half share in the origin from China's domestic poli-way, to the joy of drivers of Public $3,000, and against the further Manchuria being entirely due to tics. I believe the hostile attitude of Japanese efforts, are taking advan- the Manchurian authorities in the Cars and lady pilots of Austin security of a promissory note made tage of our compliance, and have, period immediately preceding the Sevens-Yours, ete....

of the

... pursued an oppressive policy to wards Japanese, and again set at naught treaty rights and interests. Protests and warnings from the Japanese (invernment availed little Thus the situation became poli tieally worse, and the menace our position became increasingly grave. The patience of the Japanese

t

recent incident is also traceable to

the same source.

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Briefly, it is undeniable that Chi. nese civil wars and domestic politien. The Japanese Government ties have exerted a most harmful exercised the utmost effort to make influence on China's foreign policy clear the position" both to the and Japan, her nearest neighbour, Longue and to America. Although na suhered more than others. there have been occasions when the

by Siu for $4,000.

He claims that he acted in good faith and without any knowledge (if it be true, which is not admit- ted) that Sin had no interest in the sum of $8,000, and had no right to endorse and hand the receipt to defendant, as he did.

Estoppel Point,

Bailey with he joined Messrs. whom he had been ever since.

The Tuneral.

There was a very large gathering at the funeral which, took place yesterday, the remains being in- terred in the Roman Catholic Ceme- tery. The Rev. Fr. Spada officiated at the graveside assisted by Rev. Fr. Granelli,

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mourners The principal two sons of the deceased, these be- ing Mr. H. Hyndman and Mr. T. Hyrdmah, his binther-in-law, Mr. C. M. da Graca and his son-in law, Mr. F. X.. Soares, and Mr. P. Lebo.

Among those at the funeral were Mr. C. M. S. Alves," Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. J. M. Neronha, Mr. C. F. Mendham, Mr. C. A. da Roza, Mr. P. M. N. da Silva, Mr. J. M. R. Xavior, Mr. L. V. Xavier, Mr. C. Goodwin, Mr B. G. Witchell, Mr. A. A. Betelho, A. A. Dand, Mr.. 5. Sweet, Mr.

Mr. A. J. C. Rocha, Mr. F. X. Ribeiro, Mr. T. Ramsey Mr. W. Kendall and Mr. P. Ivanovich.

Wreaths were sent by the follow- ing: The Club Lusitano, Kewloon Dock Rexreation Club, Office Staff, and Foreman and contractors of Manager and Staff. Chinese Staff Messrs..

Bailey and Company. Ladies Staff, Telephone Company; Friends At Yamati Slipway Manager and Staff, MacDonnel, Gorman, Inc., Portuguese Staff, Mercantile Bank, Botelho. Bxca.

Other wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. R. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. E. Manning, J. M. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. 3.

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sequeira, Mr. and Mrs. F. X. V. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. Julio Ribeiro, Mr. and lations with China have come under lead Japan to more or less de-Sia has acted in fraud to the plain. Mrs. P. J. Lobo, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thus, unfortunately, Japanese represent incident seemed likely to Defendant "further says that it Mrs. E. J. de Figueiredo, Mr. and was tried to breaking point when the influence of the complex inlicato relations with the Leagio tiff, which is not admitted, then V. Osmand, Mr. and Mrs. O, M denly occurred on September 18th ternal politics of that country. It and Aurice, we succeded by care plaintiff is estopped from denying S. Oliveira, Mr. and Mrs, C. T the railway, bombing incident sud- last y eur, precipitating a, collision is to be apprehended that some timeful and completo presentation of the right of defendant to retain the Marques, Mr. and Mrs. Hum- our case in bringing both a better receipt against or until the repay-phries, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brown, between Sino-Japanese troops, the must elapse before the accessary later developments whoreof are well Adjustments can be effected, and appreciation of the Japanese posi- ment of the $4,000 loan, by his con- Mr and Mrs. M. A. Collaco, Mr. bring relations between the iwo tion and her vital Manchurian in- duct in allowing the receipt to be and Mrs. C. M. Sonres, Mr. and back to a normal basis. The Man-terests.

issued in the joint Bames of himself Mr. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. churian incident compelled us to

and Siu, and in allowing it to be Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. resort to immediate self-protective

the latter's possession by which, measures and the anti-Japanese

to believe and net as he did in inter alia, defendant wus induced lending the money,

known to all..

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Peace of the Far East.

The

Russia Thanked,

Toward the Soviet Union, which was steadily impartial and has not

interfered in the present affair, desire to express the satisfaction of the Japanese Government,

The Disarmament Conference.

Manchuris holds the key to the peace of the Far East. That was movement is due to misguided views true before the Russo-Japanoso war entertained by the Chinese. and in even truer to-day. In the past solutions of the issues involved, the Japanese Government has always done everything, possible to: of heart and reversal of policy on the therefore, await a complete change prevent Chinese civil commotions spreading into Manchuria,, because vinced that the Chiness people as!

part of China. However, I am can-

Regarding the disarmament Con we possess there rights and interests A whole and their enlightened ference, scheduled for the 2nd of rendering the maintenance of peace lendors are not hostile but rather February, this Government has and

order absolutely essential.

in their hearts arnicably disposed formed definito plana, and given Thanks to our untiring efforts Man towards Japan and we need not be instructions accordingly, to churia has remained frs from the over pessimistic about, prospects of Japaness representatives, constant turavil of China Proper the restoration of normal Chinese This most momentous conference and the land has known peace and and Japanese relations. Undbaht being the first whow deliberations prosperity. But for Chinese mis- conduct of late years and Chinessly it would be to the best in cover the catire armament field, in- terests of both. "They should lovvolving land, sea, and air forces, disregard for treaty and tractual obligations, I believe the ness be the rule. Any rained ro

and respect each other and friendli- the world is eagerly anticipating last September incident would not lationship is, I hope, merely a passment will strive to carry its points, its outcome. The Japanese Govern

con-

have resulted in the present com- plications. At any rate, as w

were chiefly accountable in the past for the maintenance of peace

in

ing phenomenon!"

The League.

Manchurin, so our responsibilities| The Manchurian incident has in this respect will be enhanced caused considerable theek to the rather than lessened in the future. League" Council and Assembly at

Geneva. No Territorial Eeigns.

On September 21st the Chines I desire to add a word in this con- delegate requested the Council in nection and make it clear that Japana accordance with article eleven of Harbours до territorial design the League Covenant to take oog- against Manchuria and will uphold nizance of the matter and the ques- the principles of the "Open Door" tion was offxially made subject to giving equal opportunity to all and investigation by the League Cous Will also uphold all treaties reintoil. ing thereto Japan desires only to Since then the Council has held ascuro peace and order in Mun three seations and passed two churia, and to make the region safeļsolutions.

the

but at all events we earnestly hope that the conference will yield tang- ible results thereby contributing to the establishment of the permanent peace of the world.

Spirit of Progress.

Neronhs, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. V. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. J. A v. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Yvanovitch, Mr. and Mrs. A. 'A. de Souses Botelho.

Mr. Sheldon explained that plain tiff saw. Siu, but failed to get the Wreaths were also sent by Messra, receipt back. The agreement re- L. E. Lammert, F. W. Kendall, J ferred to was for the distribution H. D'Almeida, R. U. Danenberg, of fertilisers, in connection with C. A. R. De Assumpeac, E. G. dos which business plaintiff made, the Remedics, M M. Ja Cruz Sequira, deposit of $8,000.

H. Hyndman, W. 8. Bailey, A. A Evidence was called and Mr. Botelho, C. P. Lammert, and T. Jenkin argued on legal points until Rametty, the adjournment. The hearing will be continued on Monday.

WARSHIPS AS LINERS.

BIG U.S. SHIPS MAY BE CONVERTED.

The Miases. V. Lui, C. Kwok, H M. Santos, A. L. Soares, F. X. Scares, A. M. Botelho da Roza, C. 1. da Roza, D. Noronha, B. Gandail and O, M. Botelho, also Mesdames G. G. d'Eca, H. E Noronha, M. I. G S. Rozario, P. M. Hyndman and Batalha,

Other wreaths include those from Elin and Maria, "A Friend" Grand daughters, Sorrowing Child- ren, Maria and Children, Luiza and Eva Pendeng, Jose and Anito, Ebby and lea and also one from a "Forty year old friend."

The conversion of the U.8. air Last of all, let me say, that the craft carriers Lexington and Bara- spirit of Brogress, manifested whon toga into Atlantic passenger liners

YES first thrown Japan

open, is possibility of the near future. est-powered, ships afloat. The de- governs as ever our national policy It is understood that the recently signed speed is 331 knots, but both to seek knowledgo in the wide formed shipping syndicate which veals have touched 34 knots in world" as expressed in the oaths took over the United States Lines services. There is no doubt of their of the Great Emperor Meiji in the made a definite bid for their pur ability to maintain a steady seed living creed of our people. The chase.

of 30 knots, and they are, therefore, idea of our diplomacy is, while maintaining just Japanese rights, to a chequered history.

Lexington and Saratoga have had from two to three knots faster than work in harmony with all countries eleven years ago a battle cruisers be possible for them to make the Laid down any ccean liner you built. It should and give our nation u share in the of 44,000 bons, their construction Atlantic crossing in but little over bonefits of universal culture and was suspended by the Washington four days. enlightenment. It is with that Cenforice. The United States though not a ideal I hope to work to help to pro- were completed as aircraft carriers, shipping circles that the conversion Sulsequently they. It is pointed out in Amerioar Chinese Boycott.

member of the League has acted in mote the interests of the nation and the displacement being reduced to of these vessels into liners wonja Turning to conditions in China concert with that body evidently the happiness and welfare of the 33,000 tene

secure for the United States the proper. the nati-Japanese agitations! Decause as an Anti-War Pact, nine Japanese people,

They have turbo-electric ma blue riband of the ceann at a lower. carried on there for many years power signatory, America is deeply

The above message was courtbour-chinery which develops no less than cost and in a shorter time than the past, without intermission except concerned in the Far East siturly forwarded to us by the Japanese 180,000 hp, and are thus the high-building of new ships would in at brief intervals, and the compara- (Continued" on next column,) Consul General for Hong Kong.] (Continued at foot of next column.)|volve.

for Chines and foreignera, and open to all for economic develop- ment.

The United States.

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