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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY

POLITICAL UPHEAVAL SHANGHAI

IN CANTON

GEN. CHEN TAKES OVER CONTROL OF NAVY, MILITARY" AND AIR FORĈE

WAR WITH NANKING IMMINENT

(From Our Own Correspondent}

CANTON, May 4 Following the sudden and forced changes in the personnel and or- ganization of the Canton Air Force a few days ago, another big poli- tical upheaval of far-reaching, con-

ARMISTICE

TRUCE TO BE SIGNED TO-DAY

(THROUGH REUTER'S „AGENCY. }

SHANGHAI, May'd.

The Shanghai: armistice agro ment, offiindly anding the boatili. ties which opened on January 28, will be signed to-morrow morning.

aten.

The drafting committee is hold ing its final meeting this alternoon, The signing of the agreement will provide an unusual ceremony as half the delegates are bonded to their house or hospital with in javies or sickness.

LYTTON COMMISSION'S PRELIMINARY REPORT

CHINESE GOVERNMENT EXERCISES NO AUTHORITY IN MANCHURIA

WELL ORGANISED BANDIT FORCES: 40,000 STRONG

JAPANESE "AUTHORITIES MAINTAIN THEY CANNOT WITHDRAW THEIR TROOPS

MEASURES TO RESTORE PEACE AND SECURITY TO BE

CONSIDERED IN FINAL REPORT"

M. Quo Tai Chi will sign ab his house because of the injuries he of explosives were kopt, was received yesterday, Thon Afr believed to have been started by Shigemiten and Lieut-General soldiers loyal to the Canton Nayyafter which M. Wilden will sign at Dyede will sign in, hed in hospital, and Air Force in brden to erente his house, on account of sickness, trouble. When the fire was

The preliminary report of the Finally, Sir Miles Lampson, Mr. Generals. Th Che and Gaston, Wang since its arrival in the Far East Nelson Johnson Count Chano, andytton Commission anya: That

ab

its height, large number of

JAPANESE MILITARY

"ADVISERS

BANDITS

The bandits are now organised, Many Japanese officers, either primarily for political purposes

:

DISARMAM

FIGHT OVER SUBMARINES

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Geneva, May 47%

The grens Aght over the limitatg tion of submarines has began as the Disarmament. Conference, Br Eyres-Monsell, First Lord of the Admiralty restated Britain's 840) infnyour of total abolition on Humanitarian grounds, declaring the essential objection to sub marings Is the Hilbility of their abuse regardless of the ultimate CUTISAQUENCES. Ho advocated that alk States adhere to the rules of the London Navik Treaty regarding submarines; alternatively the size of aubmanines might be reduced to 250- tons surface displacement which would be adequate for defensive

duction in the total tonnages 248

Sharp Anglo-Japanese differences developed on the subject of the "aggressivenesa" of nararaft-car abolition. Mr. Eyres-Monsall argued riers for which Japan Favoured

pared, however, to agree to a re- that a feet without carriers for re- connaissance machines would go to battle blindfolded. Ho was pre duction in size.

segoner is taking place here, recruits, belonging to the 10th will sign at the British Consulate the Commission had investigated | resigned or still belonging to the They appear to hays increased in Purposes with a corresponding resi

is Route Army, who were receiving where all the negotiations have general conditions prevailing in Tapanese army, have been engaged number due to the disturbed" con-

General Chen Tini Tong master of the situation and is ex- peditiously eliminating his rival factions from the feld After plus ing the Air Force under his con. Strok, he is taking step to control the Canton Navy, and the three regiments of marines stationed in the Island of Hainan. Both Ad giral. Chen Chak and General Chong Wai Cheung, Commander of the Canton Air Force; have been nt variarch with General Chen Tumi Tong for some time.

The Political Council of tho South-west, which is practically the highest sent of nathority as far as Canton is concerned has to-day 'given orders for the closing of the Headquarters of the First Naval

Squadron under Admiral Chen Chak. Hereafter, the order, went on, the Chaton Navy will become, Eke the Canton Air Force, an integral part of the First Army Corps under General Chen Thai Tong, and a trusted subordinate of General Chen Thai Tong will be appointed to take Admiral Cheas Chink's place.

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their initial training, made on nt tempt to escapé, Thu sentries.

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them

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duty ordered halt but they refused to heed this

order, wad tho sentries

opened fired instantly killing 12 of them. The rest complied and remained where they were. The loss in estimated to be over $20,002,

been entried on,

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JAP TROOPS INVADE SETTLEMENT

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,}}

SHANGHAI, May 4.

have led to serious consequences An ugly incident, which might occurred on Mariny evening when Japanese soldiers entered the West- ern District and attempted

Treat

Japan and China. I had visited

as military advisers and their num. ditions. Tokyo, Shanghai Hankow, Nam-bers are increasing. Contracts with king, Tentein, Peiping and arrivedi,

some of these offers have been at Mukden on April 9.

made for a year. Manchako Government at Chang Japanese staff It had conferred with both dov

*·| offerys have been appointed by the

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ernments and interviewed repre-

They are mported by the Japanese to be scattered through

estimate their batal. at 40,000; in out Manchuria, especially in the part south of the CER. Japanese i sentatives many interested chun. These troops or stationed or

addition to those there is a special to groups and classes in both coun- operating chiefly in the regions of bandit force of 12.000 north and A number of Chinese detries, and in Peiping the repre-Maiden, Changchun, Thonan, Tsi- east of the town of Kirin and are MARTIAL LAW.

cused of throwing stones at the Japanese patrols in the neighbour sentatives of authorities who had sihar Tunhan and along the said to be co-operating with Martial law was declared in Canhood of the Wachen Roed bridge, been in charge of Manchuria prior CER. cistern branch where they Chinese forces north-east of Con last night. All avenues lead which spans the Soochow Creek. Ling to the outskirts of the city troops, in whose sector the incident

to September 30, 1931 Settlement Police and American Since arriving at Mukden the cognising the authority of the Man, these, various forces are frequent,

Are engaged against forces not 're. Harbin: Armed conflicts between were heavily guarded with soldiers took place,, were hurried to the Commission had interviewed the Banks of the Pearl River from Bere struggle in progress betweeneral Honjo. Both sides of the Bund and the Canton to Whampon were also the soldiers and their would be

Heano of the affair and found a Japanese Consul-General and Gen lined with armed holders, evi- dently to keep an eye on the gun-

captives. bont in barbour. The seceta wers

also heavy guarded, and nay one

showing the slightest suspicion was scarched and questione di

The situation was dangerous, but the police managed to pacify the

inanese, who eventually withdrew on receiving an assurance that no further stone-throwing would occur COMMISSIONER OF

TEN CHINESE INJURED FINANCE RESIGNS

In the struggle, ten Chinese were Mr. Fong Cho Man, Commisel," three of thean seriously. "igner of Finance, has tendered tough to necessitate their being his resignation, which has been

sent to hospital necepted Mr. Au Fong Po, w

The entry of the Japanese caimed trusted right-hand man of General dents in the Deighbourhood who * panie among the Chinese resi Admin Chen Chak quietly wiped to take his place. The nevnt again fed in all directions:

Chen Teal Tong, has been appoint-thinking that hostilitien had broken ped down to Hong Kong several Finance Commissioffer will, it i days ago..evidently sensing that all was not well with the political con earned, be formally inducted into ditions in Canton. The greater of Mr. Fung was the dutcome of a offies next week. The visignation part of Chaton's navy refused to rubmit to the order of the Polihis proposed policy for the resus conflict with the military class over el Council of the South-west and citation of the Central Bank of had steamed ous of Canton harbour Chkia Boles.

24-11 unknown destination,

It was Mr. Fung's Thus only the smaller gunboats Plan to accept Central Bank of China nutes of my denomination, are in Canton to-day.

whether redeemable or nét at the present time.

for

BOCCA TIGRIS FORTS

IN ACTION

The resination of Mr. Fungs aeriously affecting the value of the of the $6 und 950 denomination. which are supposed to be redeem. able.

It is reported that a brisk fight teuried last night off Fort Bucca Tigris between some of the mutinous ganhoals and the troops garrisoning the fort? The trooper at

WAR WITH NANKING? the fort, when they saw the gun- boats approaching signalled them

Rumours are current that another 6 UNI – The gunboats refused that the Coalition Government at war with Nanking is imminent, and and brisk exchange, of shots Nanking will send an expedition to followed. The extent of dam-Canton as soon as the Sino-Japan- Age. done to both sides not known, but the gunkonts had ai. Rumours are also current that ises vecment is signed at Shing 10 surrender. The bigger gunboats, the Kwangsi forecs will join hands like the Chungshan and Feiying, with Napking in its proposed at- Bad made their escape beforehand, tauk on Canton,

Meanwhile, denera Chen Tan Shiu Hung's active connection with Geral Wong Tony sent out a detachment of the Nanking Givernment at this troops to Whampion to disarm time is regarded as signment. Admiral Chen Chale's regiment of marines,

TIFF IN COMMONS THROUGH REUTER'S - AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 4 A Labour member. Mr. Kirk- wood, raised Ministerial protesta in the Commons by asking Sir John Simon whether there was any" trath in the statement made throughout the world that used his influence for the Japanese Sir John Simou

auninst the Chinese.

torted that there

Bir John Simon andiyantly re- whatever in any such statement,

370 truth Sir John gave a brief summary. of Geneva's proceedings, conclud ing: 1

am arvailing newe from Shanghai of the actual signing of this arcement of which will in- would occur very soon. form the House, He hoped this

draft agreement provides for the Sir John Simon added: *The

to watch the carrying out of the appointment of a joint commission

agreement and

PUTVey the

The League had requested the Commission to submit as soon as

Rosible a preliminary report on the existing situation insofar as it affects the fulfilment by China and Japar of undertakings embodied in the resolutions of September 30, 1983, and December 10, 1931.

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THE UNDERTAKINGS Those undertaking being:--

(1) That the Japanese con tinne pidly as possible the withdrawal of their troops into the railway zone in proportion to the safety of the lives and pro- perty of Japanese nationals is effectively assured

(2) That the Chinese Govern- ment will assume responsibility. for the safety of lives and pro- perty of Japanese nationals out side that zone

29 the Japanese withdraw.

chakuo Government. "The total number of the "Manekuo army is slated to have been 3.000 at the end of March; the actual number is unreliable owing to the uncer

tainty of the information regarding these troops at present,

LOCAL POLICE

The number of the local polies force is given at about 118,000, of arhich €0,00

There are baniit rails, attempts | By Japanese soldiers and of Man- chukuo .troops attempting to sup Press them, and fighting between

and those opposed to it... The result the various military fortes attempt ing to maintain the now régime

is loss of life, destruction of pro- party and a general sense of. insecurity..

The Commission purposely are local guards.frains from commenting at this This police force, is "stated to be stage, on the facts and figures in maja a continuation of that recorded above. existing prior to September 19. reorganization, taking place with the help of Japanese officials These forces are opposed to the Japanese troops and the Manchu kuo Army.

Its The Japanese authorities main forces without endangering the tain they cannot withdraw their anfety of the lives and property. their nationala outside the Rail. sider this withdrawal must depend way Zone. They appeared to: son- on the progress, of the re-organiza- The Commission was informed intion of the troops described as the Peiping by Chang Hsuch Liang Manchukuo army. that his forces outside the Great Wall on September 10, facluding

(3) That both Governments son-fighting elements, numbered will take the necessary steps to 80,000 for the Fengtien Province, prevent the extension of scope 20,000 for Kirin apd 50,000 in Hei for ineident and aggravation of langkiang, making a total of 100,000 the situation

of which amount 50.000 from Feng- tien Province withdrawn inside the Great Wall. were subsequently

Wall This would leave 140,000 cutside the

The Commission is not yet in a position to submit full information is awaiting an early report on the on these points, but as the Council existing situation, the following information has been transmitted. MILITARY SITUATION IN MANCHURIA

"

Japanese military Authorities give the number of troops now remaining outside the Great Wall nt 110,000, of which they state 80,000 joined the Manchukuo Information regarding the mili. Army and 30,000 remained north- tary situation in Manchuria hadst of Kirin in opposition to try officers. Referring to Japan-my, and about 20,000 may have been provided by Japanese tail-the Japanese and Manchukuo joined the no-called Volunteer Corpe.

Putal withdrawal and transfer to the incoming Chinese police who from the occupying Japanese forces will take over as foom nst the eve troops and other forecs co Juannese forces have withdriv operating with them and relating The appointinent of the joint to foregs opposed to them, informa commission includes authority to tion regarding the latter had also theen attention to

been any neglect to

.obtained from Chinese agreement, and, as M. Hymans said, arry out the provisions in the sources.

Mr. H Han Min is behind Gen- eral Chen Tani Tong in all his

SITUATION DESCRIBED MILITARY ACADEMY FIRE

spectacular moves"; With elimination of Mr. Sun Fo's in- A disastrous are occurred in the fluence, as seen in the re-organiza

The situation la degeribed by them as follows:- Yintong Military Academy yeater- tion of both the Air Force and the the decision to be taken by the classification adopted. new feature It will be noted that in the

Portions of the former Chi. day morning at about 2 o'clock, Canton Navy, Mr. Hu's clique is commission will, we hope, be uppert, which we not contem Government: the force north-east of

DERG Briny The confingration, which destroyed now in control of the Canton sites. It is provided that a pinted by the Council in Septem-Harbin is estimated at 30,000 not recognising the. authority af the Manchukuo decision may be by a majority, the her-the local administration was President having the casting vote."transformed. “

(stated ufficially by Chinese to be Committees for the preservation Defence Army ander the command composed of the Kirin C.E.R. MORE FIGHTING IN of peace and order were first estab-of General Litu and C.E.R. Guards lished with Japancao help in the under the command of Caneral MANCHURIA

last months of 1931

Ting Chino)

a. magazine where large quantities ton.

INFLATION OF

DOLLAR FEARED

SHARP DROP ON LONDON. MARKET YESTERDAY

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

NUDISTS DEFY ITCHING POWDER NELSON GAOL FILLED TO OVERFLOWING

(Reuter's Special Service.)

NELSON, British Columbia,

April 4

The local gaot in filled to over- flowing with the 117 naked male and female Doukebore arrested yes

The Government is considering.

LONDON, May 4.terday. The renewed foreign selling of their deportation. dollars was reflected by drop of two cents at the opening

aburp

of the London market this morn-

It is revealed by the police that yesterday's demonstration, but even they used itching powder during that did not, make the Nudists want to don clothes, The battle ragad long and furiously, the police even- trucks for conveyance to prison. tundly herding the nudists into

RAILWAY BRIDGE BLOWN UP

ITALOUGHBYUTEN/8—AGENCY"}~

TOKYO, May 4. Fresh outbreaks entailing further operations are, reported from the North Manchuria and Tunghun di trixts.

3.

JAPANESE TROOPS IN MANCHURIA.

Volunteers: "The u-called North- Eastern Army which ia anti Japanese The volunteers in the They were subsequently super-western part of Fengtien. Pro seded by an authority which was vince, mainly south established on March as the Man--show. Are catimated at

of Chin chukuo Govemment,

be- tween 15,000 and 20,000. The ao-

On September 18 the number of called National Volunteer Army of Japanese troops in the South Man- the north-east under the command churia Railway zone is stated to of Wu Ching Tsin is mainly bave been 10,680 and the number operating around Mülden given for December is 4,000,0 The present strongth of thin HARDIN, May 4,

aide and 8,000 outside. In the fores, which has had several' en- Marauders, who are operating later part of April the numbers counters with Japanese troops," is along the Hulan-Hailun Railway, were given as 6,800 inside and not known. vicinity of Halan on Monday. The in the regions of Taiteihar, on the blew up railway bridge in the 15,800 outside. Those outside boing Yolunteer Army at Jehol:- situation is acute.

This comparatively well disciplin Tuonau-Liaoyang Railway and the fed body of some 3.000 under the Regiment which returned from Hai on the Chinese Eastern Railway comprises of the remnants of A detachment of the Himeji Mukden Shanhaikuan Railway, and command of Tang Yu Lin, which lin yesterday morning has begun a cast of Harbin, and the northern cavalry of Marshal Chang Hsueh Irive northward against the maran sector of the Karin Tunhau Rail Lianga First and Second Army, does along the Eastern Branch of way, making a total of 22/400,-- the Chinese Eastern Railway, The

are reported to be active on the CHINCHUAN TROOPS

main body of the Yoda Brigade has signated by the Japanese military Provinces. relieved Murai's at Hailin and had authorities as the Manchuko Amy, test corps are operating partly Several minor volun- MUTINY

commenced to advance toward is said to have been formed partly in the Shanhaikwan region and Dealers in New York declare that

MURDEN, May 4, Mutankiang when they The troops at Chinchuan, south-with insurgents estimated at 4,000. In Mancheria before September 19, paoshani, where, they are in touch dinabed of Chinese regular troops stationed partly between Tunghua and Tien- only intervention by British east of Hndinn, have mutinied and, A large body of bandite attacked and subsequently reorganised and with regular forces Hostile to the Government agents. yesterday pre-number of towns including Bin. Hsiachintai, fifty-two kilometres art freely recruited soldiers Manchukuo Government. yented sterling jumping over ton and Tanghua are now in the hands murdered two railway guards and the help of Japanese military of

pin, Sammwengu, Chinchuan, Lauho eastward on the Kinia line, and This force has been created with of the rebols.

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ing. The drive is attributed to foreign fears of inflation, following the Representatives, adoption of the Goldsborough-Fletcher Stabilisation Bill, involving a big increase in currency circulation.

cents,

destroyed the office.

now

The Chinese Government does not. part of Manchurin, and as cventa exercise authority in any developed recently the practical question is that the fulfillment of

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RUSSIA ISSUES MEMORANDUM

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.

GENEVA, May 4

A Russian Memorandinn on the that neighbouring States which Disarmament Conference obsETVEN have violated their international obligations, designed to safeguard Pence, and engaged in hostilities without declaring war did nob

afford sufficient guarantees for the observance of the proposed convey tion for, a reduction in armaments. Capt. Eden Goes to Geneva. ('GOIAUSS SENZUIA SILINA)

Rugar, May 3 Captain Anthony Edon, Parlimesi mentary Under Secretary of Stat for Foreign Affairs, loft Londovi to-day to attend the Disarmamenta in Geneva till Whitsun. Conference. He expects to remain

its responsibility has not arisan

Possible and equitable measures which would restore peace and security and create a reasonabled Manchuria will be considered by measure of goodwill throughout, the Commission in its final report," Changchun next week and continue The Commission will leave for their investigation in other parts of

Manchuria.

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