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WAR DEBTS PROBLEM

ROOSEVELT REFUSES HOOVER'S INVITATION

(THROUGH' REUTER'S AGENCY]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.

when he takes office, President-

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY DECEMBER 24, 1932.

BONCOUR ASSURED DECLINE IN WORLD "REDS", "COMPLETELY

OF MAJORITY.

TRADE

NEW FRENCH PROGRAMME APPROVED

U.S. SUFFERS HEAVIEST

[THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY].

PARIS, Dec. 23,

DEFEATED

CHIANG'S REPORT TO GOVERNMENT.

BRITISH | WIRELESS "SERVICE. J

†TËROUUR REDTAN'S AGENCY,}

Ruday, Dec. 23.

LONDON, Dea 33.

gue of Nations at Geneva yes lengthy statement.this morning third in the total of world trade which tieneral Ching Kai-Shek pared with same period of 1931.

Government detailing the crushing It appears the export trade of of the Communists se a result of the the United States has been affected four-month campaign, more seriously than the other-prių- cipal countries.

'FAR EASTERN

REVIEW

POSTAL BAN ORDERED BY NANKING

{THROUGH LECTER'S AGENCY.)

NANKINO, Dec. 3.

ordered a postal ban on the Manchukuo ecmaection of its editor Read

CHINA'S DELEGATES

PRAISED

FOR THEIR WORK AT GENEVA

(THROUGH KRUTER'S AGENCY.}

SUN FO TO TAKE OFFICE

AS PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATIVE YUAN

{THROUGH HIUYER'S AGENCY)

IN ORDER to have a free hand M. PAUL Boncour and hia Cabine! A REPORT published by the Lea-THE Chinese Legation issued a THE Foreign Office confirms it has elect Boonevelt declined President 400 votes in the Chamber of Do

are assured of ahtaining abon!terday shows a decrease of one making reference to the report Far Eastern Review, owing to the HE Third Plenary Session of the MR. Sun Fo is not assuming the

Hoover's invitation to endorse the putics on the Ministerial. Program in the Brst half of the year com- had submitted to the Chiness and publisher, Mr. George, Bronson Wellington Koo and Mr. Quo Tai plan for the appointment of a Com- me read to Parliament yesterday. mission to explore problema like war debts.

ROOSEVELT DENIES REPORT

THROUGH REUTER'S "AQINUT.}

A general settlement on war debts will be one of the main problems, and the policy will be along the lines of the Chamber's vote of December 14, otherwise M. Her- rict's old policy will be continued in other international negotiations, with the firm intention of propar- ing a general resolution.

All citizen's must be ready for

warned.

crifices, the country has been Public services will be reorganised by weeding out and the Government asks for an im- mediate vote of funds on account, sad another in January.

The United States trade dropped in valus by 07,5 per cent.

German by 60 per cent. British by 7 per cent. French by 54 per cent. The British Empire's share of trade fell slightly between 1920 and 1081, but since September, 1931, Bri. tish exporte secured a large share

The statement says that the suc- cess was due to the effective.com-

bination of political and military mcasures. As a result of the ex- pedition, the nctorious "Red bandit leaders commanding aita- gether 133,000 well-organised forces, have been completely defeated, the remata being pursued and rounda up in the ravaged areas, many pensants have been rescued in resuming their normal life. No further extensive anti-" Red "-cam- Ipaign will be required: ""

"The statement also "says that

the President's implication that simplification. In the meantime, of import lists of many countries and the government is aiding them

NEW YORK, Dec. 23. MR. ROOSEVELT, commenting on President Hoover's note upon mutual correspondence on war. debts, expresses surprise at Mr. Roosevelt refused to co-oper He stated it is a pity not only for this country but for the solution of world problems that any intimation should be given that I consider it undesirable to assent to co-operative action in foreign prob- fems, and he points out that he

te.

suggested that President Hoover

sect his representatives for the preliminary studies, the progress of which he asked to be kept advised. He offered to consult the President freely between now and March 4. " GAMBLING CRAZE

P

LATER.

The Government, on a text of strength in the Chamber of De- puties, won by 378 to 116 votes.

FULL COURT HEARS

APPEAL

CREDITOR WHO." KEPT BACK SECURITIES"

LEAVE TO AMEND

CHALLENGED

Sitting in appellant jurisdiction yesterday, the Full Court (Bir Joseph Kemp and Mr. Justice Wood) heard an appeal argued by Mr. H. C, Macnamara on behalf of the Tai Wah Co. Ltd., against a decision of the Chief Justice in Bankruptcy proceedings.

IN SPAIN

COUNTRY IN THROES OF SWEEPSTAKE FEVER (THROUGH REVIER'S AGENCY.]

MADRID, Dec. 23. THE whole country is in the throes of a sweepstake fever

Mr. HC Macnamara, instruct. and for three hours in the morn-ed by Mr. G. 8. Hugh Jones of ing it was impossible to move in the Mesra. Wilkinson and Grist ap- Puerta del Sol, Madrid's Piccadil-peared for the appellant while Mr. ly Circus, owing to the crowd wait. G. Sheldon, instructed by Mr. ing to learn of their fortune in the D. B. Evans of Messrs. Johnson Christmas lottery,

Stokes and Master, was for Messra. Bradley and Co., judgment credi- tors under the original petition by them for a receiving order against the Tai Wah Company.

The sitting of the Huesca Court was suspended for jubilation when it was learned that the court was one of the first winners. All offi- cials, from the presiding judge to the mallest usher, had a share.

A queue around the lottery build I started forming 52 days ago. First place in the queue was sold for 50 shillings by the labourer who guarded it.

SERIOUS RIOTS IN

GLASGOW

Addressing the Court Mr. Mac namara anid: This is an appeal from part of the decision of my Lord the Chief Justice, given on November last in a writton judg: ment in this matter. The part of the judgment appealed from, re Iates only to the part in which the Chief Justice gave leave to the peti tioning creditors in this matter to amend their petition. I may say at once that so far as the findings of fact in the judgment now under UNEMPLOYED INJURE TEN appeal are concerned, I entirely

POLICEMEN

accept, them on behalf of my client, and the question therefore simply resolves itself into a discussion of consideration of section 125 of the Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1931, to see in-effect whether the Court has power to allow the amendment or not.

T

"ÍTRKAUDŲ REUTER'S ADENCY.)

A. Security of $8,000,

ROYAL FAMILY GO TO'.

SANDRINGHAM

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICZ.7

Ruany, Dec. 23.

THE King and Queen were accom

panied by Princess Elizabeth' and Princess Margaret when "they travelled to Sandringham yester day. The Royal Family will fore gather on Christmas Day at the Sandringham sent.

The Children will have a Christ mas tree, as in the other thousands of British homes. There will aven be turkey and plum-pudding.

The Prince of Wales is expected to arrive on Christmas eve.

NEW BISHOP ARRIVES IN H.K.

IMPRESSIONS OF SIBERIA **** SUNSHINE, SNOW AND COURTESY

The newly appointed Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong, the RE Rev. Ronald Owen Hall arrived in the Colony yesterday morning by the N.V. K. liner Katori Maru, and will take up his duties at the beginning of the New Year.

CHIANG TO VISIT ANCESTRAL. TOMBS

(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.]

NANKING, Dec. 24.

MARSHAL Chiang Kai Shek is

Fenghua, near Ningpo, to visit leaving in the near future for

ancestral tombs. 7

SILVER MARKET

LONDON PRICES

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

LONDON, Dec. 22. CLOBING SILVER... PRICES IN LONDON TO-DAY WEEE:—

SPOT

FORWARD

Dec, 22. 16.13/16 .10.13/18

RAIN SPOILS TEST

MATCH-

TASMANIA SCORE 13 FOR TWO.

{THROUGH REUKE'S AGENCY.)

JAPANESE AMBASSADOR AT CHANGCHUN

PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO PU YI

(THROUGH" REUTER'S 'AGENCY.}

CHANGCHUN, Dec. 23. THE Japaness Ambassador, Gen. Mutò, "presented his creden¬ tials to Mr. Pu ̈ Yi to-day.

OFFICIAL NANKING

POSTS

RE-SUITLING OF MINISTERS

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY/]-

NARKING, Dec. 23.

NANKING, Dec, 23.

O.E.C, before soperating, sent Presidency of the Legislativo telegrams to Dr. W. W Yen, Dr. Yuan until January.

It was at first erroneously report Chi expressing praise for the exceled that he had taken office this lent manner in which they present morning. ed China's case to the League 809- sions in Geneva,

'THE FRIEND OF

THE WEAK!

CHINESE BELIEF IN THE SOVIET

NO RIFF WITH

GOVERNMENT

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.],

NANING, Dec, 27. OFFICIAL circles deny the rum-

Sours that a rift has occurred: between Mr. Snn Fo and Goyern. ment leaders, and explain Mr. Sair Fo's presence at Shanghat this Telegrams were despatched yes, morning when he was to have been terday to the Soviot Government by inducted President of the Legisla

SHANGHAI, Dec 16.

C SSU TU

AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION

STRUGGLE OF INSPIRA TION AND TRADITION

the National Federation of Native Yuan at Nanking, due to the tional Salvation Association and fact that · " arrangementa, are not” the Association for the support of completed." the North-eastern Volunteers | 8x- pressing gratification at the re- sumption of Sino-Boviet relations.

The messages declare that the Soviets, being ever ready! to fight for the cause of the NANKING, Dec. 23.

weaker nationa must is virtually certain that Huang cherish sympathies for China in her Shao Hsiung, the Minister of present plight, under imperialistic THE the Interior, will succeed General aggression; Moreover, they point Lu Ti Ping as Governor of Che out, Soviet, rights are also jeopar Kiang and that Mr. Shih Yang,dized through Japanese annexation

No one who is really interested, the Mayor of Nanking will become of Manchuria.It is therefore evi in art should miss the exhibition of Home Minister.

dent that, for the existence of the drawings and paintings of Sau Shao Yuan Chang will become China and Soviet Russia and for a young Chinese artist, which acting President of the Legislative the peace of the Far East, these is now being held in one of the Yuso and concurrently Minister two nations should fight hand in shops in Gloucester: Arondo of Education, while Mr. H. H. hand: King, the former Minister of In- The telegrams, also refer to the dustry and Commerce, who is at case of General Bu Ping Wan for present touring the United States, whose safe passage through Rus has been appointed Minister to sian territory the Soviet Govern Italy.

Yu Kuo Tai, who recently, drove out General Wang Chai Lieb, the Governor of Kweichow, from the provincial capital, has been ap pointed Minister of Industry and Commerce, vice Mr. Kung.

complete failure, -

* Mr. 8an Tu's work is essentially Chinese in mental format but, he has let a quite extraordinary breeze of freshness and modernity blow in upon the tradition of his national

There is, of course, a strangely

modern quality in much of the work

ment is thanked Since the Shen- yang (Mukden) Incident of Septem- ber 18 last year, the Associations declare that they advocated re- sumption of Sino-Soviet relations of the old masters of China-one and are now gratified to find their sees hints of Augustus John in some of the scroll paintings signed hopes realized-Kuo Min.

with names that were great beforn

OPINIONS OF C. C. WU AND Leonado da Vinci was born. But it is the moderns, in their search for C. T. WANG""

implicity and fluid line, who have gone to the ancienta,

get from the West is solidity.

Due to the controversy which during the past few days raged

NANRING, Dec. 18. regarding the origin of the jewels,

Sau T on the other hand has all Interviewed in connection. With the whole affair was shrouded in the resumption of Bino-Soviet the traditions of Chinese art as a mystery and the interest of the diplomatic relations, Dr. O. C. background, what he has tried to general public thus widely aroused Wa pointed out that this move was Ingres fascinates him and he would in what otherwise would hardly highly desirable and would contri-like to achieve the massive and have been mentioned in the Presbute towards new developments in luminous form of Rembrandt: However, of the 127 pieces which the diplomatic situation. Ba em Sex To held an exhibition here wore originally announced to be or phasized however, that the resump- sale, 44 of the more valuable pieces tion of normal relations with Rus about four years ago, before he left. were shortly before the begin of sia did not mean that a satisfac for Paris to study. He had them. the auction withdrawu at the order tory solution of the Sino-Japanese and the French Im

I believe, such Agures; as Gaugin of the Soviet Embassy here, and

On being met by a Daily Preu representative before disembarking, the new Bishop sailingly remark ed that it was not his habit to grant Press interviews, but gave the information that he was glad

HOBART, Dec. 23, to be back in Hong Kong again THE opening to day of the second after an absence of six years.

match between the M.C.C. and Travelling from London

vir Tasmanis was a thorough washout. Siberia bis Lordship had a delight-

Tasmania won the toes and elected ful trip. "A land of sunshine, to but first on a good wicket. They snow, and courtesy was his im- had scored thirteen runs for the loss

dispute might thus be attained. # pression of Siberia.

of two wickets when rain began to the remainder did not bring more Although he spent but twenty fall and continued so heavily as to than the trifle sum of 24,000 Marks, seven hours in Shanghai on the put further play to-day out of then sum, which is in no way approach trip down, he was there long question...

ing, the value of the whole collec- enough to be amazed at the growth

tion which was alleged to be worth of the great northern city, which

more than 1,000,000 Marks. has developed tremendously daring the past six years

+

Declining to be interviewed fur ther, the new Bishop concluded with, But you will see a lot of me in the future."

LONDON, Dec. 23. TEN Policemen were injured, five of them so seriously that they had to be taken to hospital, when

Mr. Macnamara then submitted a procession of unemployed foll foul of the law yesterday afternoon. legal authorities and arguments to

The service of Enthronement will An attempt was made to throw show why the leave to amend should one of the officers into the Clyde. not have been granted, and the take place at the Cathedral on

Trouble followed remarkable petition dismissed.

Friday, December 30, at 5.30 p.m., when the clergy and various or scenes at a meeting of the Glasgow Corporation. Seven Councillors Referring to the security of ap-ganisations will be fully represent and one man in the public gallery proximately 80,000 which the judged, were ejected after a display of ment of the Chief Justice had per passione because a delegation of mitted to be included in the petition unemployed had not been received. by amendment, Mr. Macnamara The unemployed paraders were shid:" If a petitioning creditor caught between foot police, with can come into this Court and keep. batone drawn, and mounted police back securities which he beld, I at the other end of the street. say it opens the door to fraud. If Flate glass windows were smashed a person finds he can come to the and many motor car windscreens.

CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY

CONTINENTAL NEWS

LETTER

BREMEN CREATES NEW

RECORD --

SPAIN GRUMBLES AT ARMY

EXPENDITURE

The names of the purchasers will not be made known as it is feared that otherwise the still living mem- bera of the Romanoff family might raise, claims against the owners.

ed, also expressed approval of the what he bas learnt shows not, so Dr. C. T. Wang when interview- pressionist school in his mind. He has leamt a great deal in Paris new move.

He warned the people however much in what he has schieved, for against placing too much reliance there is little difference in his work on the League or any of the during the last four years, but in Powers-Kuo, Min.

the fact that he has not run whoop. ing after all those fascinating styles, which have no relationshop. to his own tradition, as one might have expected, but has chosen to learn from the west just what will grow upon the tree of traditional Chinese art and make a perfect new. plant-not a stranger but a wor modern growth,

HUPEH HIGHWAYS

Seu Tu should go far, for his

SOLDIER-LABOUR ON Madrid's War Budget,

THE JOB Madrid, Deo, 17. The publica- tion of the budget estimates of the Ministry of War for the coming

HANKOW, Dec. 18, The construction of highways by financial year which show an in-soldier-labour is proceeding apace Bremen, Dec. 17. For the second crease by 38 million Pesetas over time within two months the Ger the current year's expenditure of in: Hupeh province. A telegram work is still in its early stages, but from General Hao Meng Lin, Com the achievement that it promises man creek-liner Bremen of the 297,000,000 Pesetas, has eroused b North German Lloyd, holder of the wave of indignation in the Press mander of the 54th Division, re will be well worth slow growth coveted Blue Riband of the Atlan throughout the Republic, Almost ports that the 7th Division under tic, succeeded in improving her own unanimously the papere point oat General Shangkuan Yun Hsiang is record for the westward passage that it would be a crime against co-operating with the District Gov- to New York. A wireless received the nation if the Chamber were to srnments of Chishni and Lotien in In order to cope with extra traf- from the ship states that the cross approve this huge amount after the the building of roads near Lotien Court and omit this most import- fic during the Christmne and New nd the Atlantic in tumutes, there: Government enditur down to far ready been completed.

ed four days, fifteen had promised to cut The Lotien-Lotosao highway has al-

Suspended rofused to leave the says he must put in, and then, if Railway Administration has put on by forty-seven minutes. Her aver commentators point out, is a Re Hou Yuan Chuan has also complet by Mr. Schofield "st" the Central Members of the Council who were ant information, which the Statute Year holidays the Canton-Kowloon by beating her own previous record as possible. Spain, some of the The 48th Division. under General Journalist was yesterday fined $15 Council room. Police were called in and one of the suspended coun- cillors fainted and was carried out unconscious.

MOLLISON'S NEXT FLIGHT

TO RIO DE JANEIRO.

--VIA DAKAR

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

LONDON, Den, 23 --- MR. J. A Mollison is reported to be planning to fly to io do Janeiro, via Dakar, in French West Africa

EXTRA TRAINS DURING HOLIDAYS

found out afterwards, can cover two additional expresa train ser himself by leave to amend, then say it makes a very vital difference and departs to a very large extent from laws as laid down by the Courts in England.

Mr. Sheldon replied briefly and cited authorities to show that the Court had power to grant leave to amend.

Mr. Macnamara then addressed the Court again after which their Lordships dismissed the appeal with coste.

Appsal Dismissed.

In doing so, the Chief Justice said?—I admit that at one time I

was affected by Mr. Mcnamara's very blevandoor argument, but

have come to the conclusion that this was an irregularity under sec He will probably be leaving Eng-tion 135 also that there is power to grant the amendment naked for un- Jand on February 2

der subsection 3 of section 100.

THE ST. FRANCIS HOTEL NEW DECORATIONS AND

The Puiane Judga concurred..

the colouring, it is interesting to mote, jam the Bingapore Rubber CHRISTMAS CHEER Wurk-1 Bow use for the de A very delightful" scheme of repressed product of Malaya. The decoration has been carried out on downstair bar has been renovated

the ground and: first flours of that by Messrs. Baxter & Co., and B popular rendezvous, the St. Fran fires installed

js Hotel. The work has been done There was a large, and cheerful y the Athena studio, and the Arat company, mainly of servicemen, hoor is particularly effective with present when our

ntative its yellow and red colours" The called, and a very pleasant atmos dining room is in the same colour phere prevailed. There is, by the and the siting room, green and way, to be Christmas concert, yellow. The ball is also green and free of charge, this evening and yellow, and them. Christmas tree, there will be another on New Year #| with full borations, now presents Eva

· and hospitable, ap. Mr. Ryo is now manager of the substaabe used for St Francis Hotel.

| is as follows :

Up P.1. Kowloon Dep. 12.43 p.m. Canton

Arr.

3.83.p.m. Down P.M. Canton

Dep.

8.10 p.m. Kowloon Arr 8,19 p.m. Dec. 28 and Jan. 3.. Up A.M. Kowloon Dep. 8.55 1. Cantras Arr. 12.03 p.m..

Down, P.Makat Canton Dep. 330 p.m. Kowloon Art. 6.20-p

vices effective as from to-day and 550 peed was 27.57 knots, which public and, as laid down in the is all the more noteworthy in view constitution, against war and all Dec. 28 respectively. The schedule of the unfavourable time of the sorts of military adventure so that

year. Des 24 and 31 (Saturday)

it can easily dispense with a large Floods in Bouthern France, army insamuch as her relations Paris, Dec. 17. The foods which with foreign countries do not fore- caused the derailment of the ex- shadow an hemed conflict. press train neur Maury in the Per- pignan District, resulting in seven people being killed hod 15 injured. are assuming serious proportions throughout Southern France. The situation is especially precarious in the French Pyrenees where melt ing snow has transformed omal mountain brooks into torrential riven Hundreds of houses and farids are cube by the steddily rising waters and numerous fac tories in Montpellier and Beziers Eatonsbank's Gold Reserves. are flooded and closed down,

Berlin, Dec, 17-A alight increase of the Reichsbank's gold and for eign currency reserves is revealed in the just published returns of the

A CHRISTMAS. “ CABLE", 8.0.8., LS.D OR 8, R.S.V.P.,

·B&B.H."

The Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck gratefully acknowledges, on behalf

·To burden the people which ja already groaning under grave econ Fomic difficulties, with a sum of 423,000,000 Pesetas for the army alone is another editor al days, wallnigha folly and challenges the confidence of the masses in the goodwill of the present régime. This article, as numerous others too, therefore, appeals to the Gov ernment to withdraw the bill at once as otherwise it might have serious repercussions and might drive the Republic in its present form, k

On-the other hand it is widely believed that it is just the growth of the Communist movement which causes the Government to strengthen

of the Committee of the Bailors & institute for December 15 the army for use against the threat Soldiers Home, the following. Cover ratio has consequently risen donations to the Extension Fund from 0.7 per cent on December-1ning Radical coup d'etal

The Hon. Mr. WT

Boutborn, C. M.G.___..... $150 The Hon. Sir Henry

Pollock, Kt., Ko

Lady Pollock The Hon. Mr W, EL

Shenton-

100

50

~100-

Mrs W EL-Shentono Funds are urgently needed-all: gifts, will be very welcome," they may be paid to the Rev. E. CREA Tribbeck at the Sailor & Boldiers Home P2 Hennessy RoadWane chai. All cheques should be crossed

FA Extension Fuad Accolant.

to 96.9 per cent. At the same time, the Association of Atheists. however, the notes in circulation. Moscow Dec 17.—Beb had also decreased slightly so that Preas organ of the Asso the increase of the cover ratio does Atheists, announces not actually correspond to the in- eroase of the Reichsbank's reary of its foundation by n series

thurtly celebrate the 10th anniver

ed the construction of the Xang. chiafeng-Pokow branch of the Hankow-Ichang Highway. The Yokow-Chicnkiang highway has been opened to traffic-Kuo Min MILITARY AFFAIRS IN KANSU

DRASTICALLY RE- ORGANISED

NANKING, Dec 18. At a conference of the Kaasu military leaders, it was decided that military affairs in Kazan be drastically reorganized and steps. taken to prevent "Red" bandite from penetrating into Kansu

The newly organized 9th Division under General Mb Pu Fangshas concentrated in southern Kokoner (Chinghai) and will proceed to Kan si in case of emergency The gar- rison posts at fusha, southern Kokotor, which am in charge of General Ma Bhun, have been strengë thened.

of The second consignment of will munition, supplied by the

Authorities, was transported Sining on the 18th by Colonel Chih Wateand vill bidali verad the 0th Division

of special articlan landsäha, pub lication of a pamphlet

with

the aims and effoots of the

Pu

the association, 375 Tó: movement still furt

Gene

lectures will be held which will b

morning on of the specially i

auction vary beginning

EMB

DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR EUROPEAN FINED $15.

MTV. AS Bennett, a free-lance

Magistracy

Defendant was appearing on-a charge of behaving in a disorderly and riotous manner in: Queen's Road East in the early hours of Thursday morning, undaman

Sub-Inspector-A, V.Baker said

he was raiding illegal houses War-

ohhi. He had a woman in custody. when defendant, who was standing: in Queen's Road, grabbed him the amp. He was warn home to bad but

taken to the Police Statio od - al disturbance, in Toota:

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