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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY JULY 22, 1932.

IMPERIAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE

WAR LOAN

CONVERSION

SAVING OF £33,000,000 YEARLY

SINO-TIBETAN : SITUATION

THE JEHOL

SITUATION

TACHIEH MONASTERY

OPENING OF A NEW PAGE IN HISTORY

DETERMINED EFFORT TO SOLVE WORLD DIFFICULTIES

(THROUGH RECTE2'8 ADENCY.]

...

Ottawa, July 21, HE keynote of the Imperial Economic Conference, which opened to-day was given by the King's speech read by the Governor, the Earl of Bessborough, which stated that the Con. ference was opening a new page in history on which would be written a record of a determined effort to solve the difficulties weighting so heavily on the world.

The King's speech recalled that the Empire is based on the principle of co-operation, and by giving effect to the principle of economic cooperation the Conference will start beseficial forces which may extend their influence to the whole world.

Nr. Bennett was elected, chairman of the Conference on the proposition of Mr. S. Baldwin, after which Mr. Bennett welcomed the delegaten.

Mr. Baldwin declared that the general objective of the British delegation was a lowering of. trade barriers between members of the Empire. The Conference had an enlarged degree of freedom owing to the change in the British fiscal policy and he pointed out that, notwithstanding Empire preferences only thirty per cent, of Empire trade was among ourselves,

Nobody suggested complete fres trade within the Empire was possible, but the Governments in the Empire could extend Inter- Imperial and foreign trade,

It was unnecessary to measure out too closely the relative value of preferences given and received......

Mr. Baldwin stressed the inclusion of colonies in the Empira and said the United Kingdomi desired to see increased trade be- tween the Colonies, the Dominions and Indie.

The calamitons fall in prices of primary commodities, accom- panying the fall in production and consumption had adversely affected everyone and it is our polley to co-operate in any prac- tleaf international schome designed to secure the recovery of world prices.

LARGE MEASURE OF AGREEMENT

REACHED

a.m

The opening of the Conference, beon tentatively arranged for 11 which was staged in the House of Commons, Was preceeded by homage to Canadian war dead in the Memorial Chamber of Peace. Heads of delegations depositing wreaths at the base of the Altar

in their remembrance,

The opening was marked by gorgeous ceremonial, military officials being in full-dress. Tho building was surrounded by vant crowds and the gallery was throng- ed with distinguished people and the wives of delegates.

Ottawa, July 20,

The first day's proceedings will bo limited to reading Hal, the King's message, the Governor- General's opening address and

INITIAH WINFLESS SERVICH.]

CAPTURED

[TEROUNĖ RAUTER'S AGENCY.]

JAPANESE WAR OFFICE EXPLAINS

(THROPON BLUTZn's AORNOT.]

SHANGHAI, July 21. Rugby, July 20,

TOKYO, July 91. THE Prime Minister, in a broad. THE Nanking Government has

east speech to-night, said that received a long telegram from ACCORDING to a despatch re. ceived at the War Office, Jehol by means of the war luan conver- Liu Wen Huei, of Szechuan, report troops fred on Japanese planes sion scheme, the Government were ing the latest development in the which were ecouting over Chao continuing the work begun at Lau- Sikang fighting and the capture of sanne, which was to be further pro-the Inat Tibetan stronghold, the yang on July 18, and the Japanese

were compelled to reply, ceeded with at the World Economia Tachish Monastery, by Szechuancao

Despite wild reports asrious Conference later in the year,

troops.

situation is developing as the ro This work, he said, was directed Liu reports that the Tibetans aresult of Jehol troops recent seizure to the removal of some of the causes consolidating Tehkeh, where rein of the existing poverty and unem-forcements are

massing and playment..

The success of the conversion scheme, would mean a not saving

of £33,000,000 yearly and would

counter-attack is expected shortly.

also be a tremendous help in keep. In Hong Kong

ing British credit facilities at a proper lovel

British industry and commerce would as a result be able to get. cheaper capital and that should benefit trade.

All political parties were united in commending the scheme, Bank- ers, insurance companies, lenders of industry and commerce, friends of enterprise, members of Trude Union and Employers Associations, agreed that the Government pro- postis were wise and courageous, bringing instant and welcome re- lief to the national hudget, being pregnant with the hope of new chances for trade, and yet making for a business offer to the investor.

In the course of his political life,

he remembered no great. Govern- ment proposal which had received such unanimous support.

it Wo aro now in the middle of the third week of the acheme and 1,800,000 holdings, which represent more than fifty per cent, of the whole loan have already been put at our disposal for conversion, and we are continuing to receive others at a fast rate. There is no longer any room for doubt that the con- version scheme will be a success.”

To-Day

RAIN, PROBABLY »

IMPROVING

YESTERDAY'S WEATHER REPORT, FORECAST AND HEMARKS, 18SUED BY THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT 5,50

P.M., STATED :-).

AT 3 P.M. THE TYPHOON WAS BITUATED ABOUT 150 MILES B.W. OF HONG KONG, MOVING W.N.W.,, AND THREATENING THE COAST NEAR HAINAN.

LOCAL FORECAST:-E. AND S.E. WINDS, STRONG, MODERATINO; CLOUDY, BQUALLY, BAIN, PROBABLY IMPROVING.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The following typhoon warni. ing has been received by the American Consulate General from the Maila Observatory:

Manila, July 91, 11 am. ---- Typhoon and cyclone in shout 115deg. Long E. and 20deg. Lat. N., moving WINW.

COUP D'ETAT IN PRUSSIA

VON PAPEN'S BIG STICK POLICY SUCCESSFUL

statements by the head of various COMMUNIST PARTY MAY BE DECLARED

delegations.

The Conference will then prob. ably adjourn.

A large mensure of agreement has already been renched.

ILLEGAL

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Ober Burgumaster of Essen as his deputy, attacks the Prussian Gov erament for lack of energy ip com bating Communist disorders,

Not only have the British and Canadian iron and steel interests renched an agreement; but great progress has been made between representatives of the British and

BERLIN, July 21, With the arrival of the New Canadian leather industry provid. VON PAPEN'S big stick policy foundland delegates, the Em-ing for considerable division of has so far been satirely success. pire's representation to the Im-business.

ful and Pussia has no reason to perial Economic Conference is It is understood that a state- doubt that it will continue so as The deoreo also says that Prussia's complete and the stage is set for ment on the progress made will be he has an army of police and constitutional independence will not to-quorrow's opening, which has submitted to the Conference.

plenty of officials to replace the be encroached upon and that other malcontents who have been dis- States where order is maintained missed, besides the knowledge that will not be affected. the verdict of the Supreme Court! at Leipzig will not been delivered for weeks, and then probably in The Chief Commandant and also

AGREEMENT

REACHED

AT DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE

(BRITISH WIRELESS BERVICE),

military aircraft, and regulations and other measures in respect of civil aircraft to prevent its misuse Expenditure Cuts.

iavour of the Reich.

Police Chiefs Released, "

HARBIN CUSTOMS

SEIZURE

FOUR PRISONERS RELEASED

(THROUGH MEUTER'S "AGENCY"}

HARDIN, July 21.

MR. H. E. Pretiejo, the "Com

missioner" of Customs ht Harbin, has secured the release of his Chinese employees who were ar rested on July 7, by guaranteeing their reliability and their intan tion to depart from Manchukuo,

FROM CHINESE NEWSPAPERS.

The Danton Bureau of Publio Safety announces that heavy fines will be imposed on those who carry a revolver without a proper liceness

It is understood that 2 large quantity of arms and ammunition. has been ordered from America by m the Canton Government and 'hàn

Arrived in Hong Kong..

A large quhatity of war materialą has been sent from Canton to the

Northern front for use in the com paign against the "Reds.".

*.

It is reported that a message has.... been sent to General Pei Chung

of Ishimoto, Japanese lisinon EARL OF LYTTON H, second in command of the officer.

A message from Muladen to Rengo ascerts that the affair | seems to have been satisfactorily settled and that the Japanese have no intention of taking positive action, though the military are maintaing a vigilant attitude.

SIBERIAN MAIL THREATENED

BRIDGE DESTROYED: FLOOD HAVOC

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

THERE is

HARBIN, July 21. a serious danger of the compulsory cessation of the Trans-Siberian Railway service

through Manchukuo as the result of serious floods which are threatening to_cause, breaches in the line.

Continuous rains have flooded all the rivera on the wastern section of the Chinese Eastern Railway, from Harbin to Manchuli.

The bridge at Tientssokang has already been washed out and if other breaches occur, all services may have to be suspended.

MANCHUKUO'S WAR MINISTER

TSANG CHING -HUI APPOINTED

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

HARBIN, July 21. YESTERDAY'S Cabinet meeting at Changchun resolved that the Privy Councillor, Tsang Ching Hui, be appointed War Minister.

The appointment will follow the Announcement of Pu Yi's approval.

WARNING TO JAPAN

SIR F. H. MAZE'S STRONG PROTEST

(Wah Taz Tal Pao.)

July 21.

A report from reliable sources states that Bir F. H. Maze, In- spector General of Customs, bas despatched a strong protest to the Japanese authorities regarding the seizure of the Dairen Customs.

MANCHURIAN POSTAL

REVENUES.

the President and Vice-President of The opposition is powerless and the Berlin Police were arrested by trade union leaders have instruct the military authoritics, who con- The resolution also provides for ed the masses to confine themtrol the situation, for refusal to Towards the Budgetal Committee to con-asives to winning the election on accept their dismissal.

evening, orders were issued for tinue its studies on the limitation ¦ July 31.

(Wah Tez Yat Pav.) their release.

The wholo of the Prussian

July 21. Sdcialist-Catholic

has Ministry

According to a telegram from been dismissed. Dr. bowed to the inevitable and depart have declared the seizure of all Savering Peiping, the Manchukuo authorities ed when his successor arrived postal revenues in Manchuria, as accompanied by a policeman.

from August 1. The dismissed Ministers still regard themselves as in office and declare that they are only yielding OATH BILL to force.

en armaments expenditure, and the The Communist Party, numbering Con- five million, may be declared illegal. Standing Committee of the feronce will draft proposals based Von Papen is not worrying abont. upon its roport.

the election as he is sure no party Another special committee set up will get an absolute majority." Ruaar, July 20.

reached to.

under the resolution will submit "AGREEMENT was

day at Geneva between the proposals regarding manufacture delegates to the Disarmament: Con- and trade in implements of war. ference of Britain, the United Chemical, bacteriogical and incen- States, France and Italy, setting diary warfare are prohibited. up the principle of timitation of land artillery.

There

W.LA

Naval Conference.

"Big Fry" Bemoved.

LATER.

Now that the big fry, like Braun and Severing have been removed, lesser officials are being weeded out with the warm approval of the last outstanding Regarding the strict limitation Nazis who are overjoyed at almost point for incorporation in the and reduction of real effectives on controlling Pussia without having draft resolution, prepared by Sir outstanding orders, the Committee to visit the mandate of the electors John Simon and Dr. Benes, surveys asked to examine and report on: The next few weeks will be interest ing the agreements reached during Mr. Hoover's proposals, considera ing, but it is practically certain the first stage of the Conference. tion being given to the require there will be no serious revolt against Gormany, while revolte. re- The resolution was submitted to aments of national dafence.

main verboten.

Limits.

Communist Paper Buspended.

NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY

เ

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.}

RUGBY, July 21.

LADY LYTTON has received a

Kwangai forces, by the South-West Political Council summoning him to. attend an important meeting in Canton 'at which measures for pute ing down the "Reds in Kiangai' will be discussed.`.

General Chen Taai Tong and

message from China indicating General Li Yang King left Canton that there is no cause for anxiety yesterday for the north Thoir des- regarding her husband's state of tination is not yet known. health.

FUNERAL OF LORD

PLUMER

IMPRESSIVE MARTIAL

CEREMONY

(BRITISH WINELLES SKRVICE,]

Runay, July 20,

.

Many arrests have been made by,» the Police authorities in Shanghai

of suspected "Reds. "

According to a telegram from Nanking large amount of money has been received from, the Chinese overscas by tho Nanking Govern ment. The money is for the pur chase of aeroplanes.

粒

A tulegram has been despatched

by General Ho Ying Ciring, Wan Minister, to Canton, urging, the WITH impressive military cero-Government to go forward with the

morial, the late Field-Marshal anti "Text" campaign.. Lord Pluner was buried in the Warrior's Chapel at Westminster Abbey to-day.

The remains wore conveyed to the Abbey on the gun-carriage used for Earl Haig's funeral.

THE WONGSHA BRIDGE.

A NEW SITE PROPOSED,

The cortege was flanked by pall- bearers, including Field Marshal Sir William Robertson, Field. Following the suggestion of the

River Marshal Sir Claud Jacob, Field Kwangtung

Conservancy Marshal Sir George Francis Milne, Board's recommendation for a de General the Earl of Cavan, Lieut. viation from the adopted site for General Lord Baden-Powell, in the the construction of the new bridge midst, followed by representatives crossing the Pearl River at Wong- of the King of the Belgians, the sha; the authorities concerned have French President, and foreign mili since referred the matter for recen tary leaders.

sideration to 5, committee consist

OBITUARY

The Duke of Connaught repreng of the following: Director sented His Majesty the King. Yuen Moang Hoong of the Bureau The great cortege was watched by of Public Works, Chief Engineer thousands of Londoners who lined Ng Hi Lui of the Canton-Shiukwan the streets on the journey to the Railway, Counsellor Wong Hint," Abbey.

Yik of the Canton | Municipality;· and Chief Engineer Woo Chíu Tung of the Provincial Reconstruc- tion Bureau. It is understood the::: the committee has proposed a new set of plans for the bridge based. on the original decision and the present suggestions by Mr. Olive- crona of tho River Conservancy Board. These plans will be brought up for consideration and approva upon their completion..

POPULAR FRENCH

NOVELIST

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PARIS, July 21, THE death has occurred of M. Rene Bazin, the popular French novelist,

COVENT GARDEN

PRINCE GEORGE MAKES A VISIT

(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICZ'}

Ruchy, July 20, THE King's youngest son, Prizes George, paid no early morn. ing visit to Covent Garden, Lan. don's famous fruit, flower and vegetable market, of which he made a tour lasting one hour.ja

STALEMATE

8% FREE

OF

INCOME

TAX

SUSPENDED FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS

{THROUGH" REUTER'S AGENCY.)

DUBLIN, July 20.

The Senate considered

Appeal to Supreme Court. The Prussian and Bavarian Gov- ernments have already lodged an appeal against von Papen's action with the Supreme Court at Leipzig on the ground that the constitution has been violated.

The remainder of the State gov ernments in South Germany "are meeting of the General Commission Regarding anval disarmament, the

expected to follow, suit, of the Conference this afternoon parties to the Naval Treaties of

The appointment of General von MR. DE VALERA has failed in by Dr. Benes in the absence of Sir Washington and London are to con-

his attempt to force the Bill Schleicher, the Minister of De- LATER. John Simon, who has returned to for and report to the General Com Loudon.

mission, if possible, before the re- The Communist paper, Rotefahelence of the Reich, sa Governor of for the Abolition of the Osth sumption of the work of the Con did not appear to-day as its office than in practically installs him in through the Steered the Bill The agreement regarding heavy frence as to further measures fea was closed by the police, following the role of dictator. He has been laud artillery accepts the principle sible as part of a general disarma. the discovery that there was a pro- given autocratic control. All ordi-gain to-night, it having been vocative pamphlet intended for nary rights of eitizons have been returned by the Dail with all the Senate's. amendments rejected, suspended and the death penalty in that it should be limited as to call ment programme.

streat distribution.

authorised in cases of disobedience After a lively discussion, the Virtual Dictatorship.

of military orders.

Senate upheld all their amend- ments. BERLIN, July 20 GERMAN "LOANS WEAKEN The result of the decision in that the Bill will remain inauspense. The-dramatic coup by which

[DDITISH WIRELESS SERVİCE | Herr von Papen, Chancellor of

for a period of eighteen months, the Reich, established a virtual

Ruony, July 9 after which, under the Constitu dictatorship over Prussia, took The weakness of German loans tion, and provided Mr. de Valera Berlin completely by surprise. For was the feature of the London retains power, it will automatical- themoment at any rate, an at: Stock Market to day, bn the news Ty become law. mosphere of complete calm prevails that in order to restore the peace

Tarin Bill SG BAD SNE The authorities, however, are and security of Prussin, a Presi The Dail Eirraun has been sum taking every precaution and madential decree had been put into moned to meet on Friday to con- chino-guns have been placed in post force placing that State under a sider the Emergency Duties Bill tion outside the Chancellor's Palace dictatorship and ordering a State Thore is little or no doubt that the and the usual military guard has of Emergency in Berlin

amendatory recommendations of the been reinforced.

German seven per cents dropped Senate will be rejected and that the An official decree explaining the 43 points to 77 and 51 per cents. Bill will become law immediately. seiture of power from the State dropped two points to cof. British As the Emergonoy Bill is Government and the appointment funds, afted early weakness repeted fannce, bill; the Banate cannot of Herr von Papen as State Com and finished 1/8 to 3/8, lower toplice, any obstacle in the way missioner with Dr. Bracht, the day.

ita. passage

bre, in accordance with a Conven- tion to be considered later. The “agreement provides maximum-limits for coastal guns, fortress guns and molile land guns.

The resolution also surveys the agreements innde for limitation of land, inval and air armaments.:

Regarding air disarmament, It provides for the absolute prohibi- tion of air attacks against civil populations and for an agreement, na between themselves, of the con tracting parties for the abolition. of air bombardment

MRS. BARNEY FINED

FOR UNLAWFUL POSSES

SION OF REVOLVER

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

- LONDON, July 21 The latter provision is subject to A FINE of 50 and ten guineas agreement, regarding the measurce costs was imposed on Mra to be adopted for securing chesar Barney in the Westminster Police vance of this rule. These measures.Court for the lawful possession will include limitation of numbeta of a revolver which figured-in-her

restriction of characteristics of recent trial,

SINGAPORE. WEDDING.

MR. C. J. BRUHN AND MISS CONNAN.

The wedding of Mr. Carl J Bruhn, of Bingapore, and Miss (Dr.) Anne Connan, of the Medical Department, Malacca, took place at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, last Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating. The màr- ringo was by special licence, and only a few personal friends of tho bride and bridegroom were invited. A reception was afterwards bold at the house of the Danish Consul, Mr. E Koch,

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