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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1933

LEGAL CRITICISMS IMPORTANT SECRET MEETING BOYCOTT AGAINST

AGAINST NANKING

FOR FAILURE TO DECLARE HELD BY EUROPEAN GOLD

STATE OF WAR

STANDARD COUNTRIES

for Recent Movement Of Certain

Canton, June 27. Legal criticisms against. the

Government Nanking

formal failure to declare a state of war existing between

·China and Japan are entertain- ed by the South-West authori. ties despite the Tangka truce, through which, it is believed

European Currencies

Discussed

here, the Japanese will utilize Mr. MacDonald Urged to

to establish another puppet

State in the Peiping area with the assistance of Li Chi Chon and other "Manchukuo" irre- gulars.

Declaring that Nanking's refusa! to recognize netual state of war has overything to lose but nothing to Kain, a leading member of the South-West Political Council to day analysed that there should be n fear of Japan's repeating in China what the "intra-mural Japanese army has already per petrated in Manchurin and Jehol " nor should there be fear that since

was originates juridical rights.

the Japanese will be able to vali

date their illegalities in China by

military victory.".

Open Conquet of China,

The open conquest of China pro- her in a declared war, he be lieves, would cause the decisive protest and positive intervention'. uf Britain, America, France and

Declare His Policy

(THPOVOU KRUTER'S AGENCY)

London, June 27.

Reuter understands that following a midnight "summons to Holland, Switzer- land, France and Germany to participate with representatives of Central Banks, European gold standard countries held an important secret meeting at 9.30 a.m. when they discussed the situation with

Soviet-Russia. provided Chinese particular reference to recent movements

of certain European currencies.

diplomacy is skilfully manipulated, He explained that way is no Longer a source of juridical rights by virtue of the League Covenant and the Anti-War Pact, and it can

be laid down that a war of aggres

It was unanimously decided not to

sion or initiated as an instrument question the above countries abandoning

of national policy-such as waged

by Japan against China on Chinese soil-is illegal in the sense that it cannot acquire the juristie charac ter of a war known to International

Law, and consequently such a war

the gold standard, but it was agreed that

the French representative urge Mr. R.

cannot validate international delin MacDonald to declare himself against any

quencies and war crime perpetrat-

ed by a victorious state.

Analysing the legal consequences, this authority on international law alded:

"It is plain-and this point must be particularly stressed-that the so-called 'undeclared war which Japan has been conducting against China during the last eighteen months, has enabled Japan to secure all the advantages which declared war would yield her without inviting or prysking the #ffective intervention of the For-

further departure from gold.

AN INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT

London, June 27.

THE DISARMAMENT QUESTION

LONDON CONVERSATIONS NOT ABANDONED

(THROUGH REUTER'S ·AGENCY},

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LONDON, Juna 27. A DENIAL that the London conversations in connection with the Disarmament Confer- ence had been abandoned was given by Mr. Baldwin in the House of Commons, who said they were only temporarily postponed through the World Economic Conference opening its activities

The Government believed the conversations were essential to the good progress of the Dia- armament Conference, work. He would prefer to await can- firmation of the reported state- ment that the Disarmament Conference would adjourn till the Autumn, on which subject he was questioned."

SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent.)

기

LONDON, June 27. FOLLOWING ARE THE SILVER QUOTATIONE ON THE LONDON MARKET TO-DAY;

SPOT

FORWARD

June

19.1/10 19.3/18

June 26

18.9/16 18.11/16

H.M. THE KING LAYS FOUNDATION STONE

FOR NEW UNIVERSITY OF LONDON: BUILDING

No Rigid Proceedure. There was most interesting

He argued that Governments of

(HETTER AND BRITISH WIRELESL} development at the World Econ- omic Conference this morning by the various countries should' en-

LONDON, June. 27. the adoption of a resolution by the courage the creation of such or- Monetary Technical Sub-Committee ganisations where they did not

the presence of a distinguish: in favour of the excluding of gold oxist, but conditions varied so WITH imposing ceremonial, in currency and gold certificates from much as between different debtored gathering, including representa internal circulation, also advocat countries and as between different tives of seats of learning in many ing a uniform gold cover for classes of creditors that he would parts of the world, His Majesty the exceeding deprecate any attempt to lay down King, accompanied by HM the Central

But such twenty-five per cent. elasticity not to be used as a pre-a rigid proceedure. Nothing in Queen and attended by Lord Irwin, text for unduly increasing the nature of an arbitrary body would Minister for Education, laid the machinery of this undeclared war '

volume of notes and credits. The be acceptable but an "authoritative foundation stone of resolution will be submitted to the and an impartial body which University of London, buildings in without risking a repetition of the

could give advice was wanted, Ho Bloomsbury, yesterday afternoon. moved the matter be referred for Three-Powers intervention in the second Sub-Committee.

careful detailed consideration by drafting committee,

vign Powers with vital interests in China and the Far East. In other words Japan has been able and will continue to be able to extend her territorial conquest in China and sever Chinese territory through the

Linotung 'case in 1985."-Affiliated: Prekr

SUPPORT FOR GEN. FENG

39 GENERALS OPPOSE TANGKU TRÜCE

Central Press.

Banks not

-AMERICAN VIEW ON WORLD RECOVERY

(REUTER AND BRITISH WIRELESB.}

Senator Couzens' View.

the new

Thoir Majesties drove through the streets, crowded with sight sears, in an open landau, with an escort of Household Cavalry.

The vast new building, which will serve as the centre of the largest University in the world, has been II Senater Couzens (United States) designed by Charles Holden. said he did not believe prices could will take 30 years to complete.

The King, in acknowledging the LONDON, "June 23.

be raised by monetary means alone Private meetings were held to

could or should be raised sufficient University, which had completed a day of the six sub-committees in nor did he believe that prices loyal address, recalled that the which the work of the World Con-ly to effect an equilibrium with the century of distinguished and hon ference is proceeding

structure of debt now existing.oured life, had waited a long time Prices must be raised and the for its home, and he rejoiced to see. United States was acting on that the beginning of a finely planned conviction through measures to in- STOup of buildings which would serve as headquarters for her far crease purchasing power.

reaching work and influence,

Enterprise would not recover its courage until given a lead from governments. The United States in undertaking, the largest pro would energise production and con- gramme of public works in history sumption everywhere.

At a public meeting of the sub- commission dealing with the im- mediate monetary and financial measures, Mr. Neville Chamberlain referred to the need demonstrated CANTON, June 27. by recent experience for adequate Thirty-nine ranking commanders safeguarde in addition to the re- in Charhar provincs have issued a establishment of confidence in the circular telegram supporting Gen- internal stability of Europe before. eral Feng Yu Haiang, commander normal international lending could in-chief of the People's Anti-be resumed. Japanese Allied Forces, according But the immediate problem was

The adoption of such a policy to their message received here to not fresh lending but the repay. day.

ment of loans already made. De by other countries in concert with The telegram pointed out that struction of confidence had, actual America would exert & steadying since September 18, 1931, the Nan-ly reversed the flow of capital and influence on foreign exchanges. At king authorities had never effec- this coupled with the fall in prices the same time, the burden of debts" i must be lightened. This was not tively resisted the Japanese with had led to the present difficulty.

the result that town after town in A general rise in world prices an invitation to those able to pay the northeast was lost to the might materially improve the situato scale down their obligations, Japanese. The 39 generate all option to the advantage of the debtor still less was it an invitation to pose the Tangku truce which is re- but there were some cases where default. But it emphasises to garded as a pact of surrender, to temporary adjustments might be necbesity for organising creditors. the Japanese-Central Press.

MILITARY OFFICERS

PROMOTED

CANTON. June 27,

necessary to assist the debtors to throughout the world and of estab fulfil their external engagements lishing some permanent body to as far as possible in the existing act in bu advisory capacity be tween organised creditors and or circumstances.

ganised debtors and to study by what means the necessary adjust ments might be effected with the minimum of delay and injustice..

Wo Universal Rule, No universal rule could be ap. plied: The natural method of pro Important officers of the 19th cedure was negotiation between route army are promoted to higher the debtors who knew their own grade owing to the expansion of difficulties and the creditors whose Lieut. General Miso assent was required to any deroga Wei Hsiu, commanding the 61st tion of their fights division, will be promoted to be These difficulties frequently arose speak with authority in the nego tiations with creditors.

that army.

Senator. Couzens expressad the opinion that the increased demand for raw materials induced by the American construction programme would offer far mors, hope for world recovery than a reduction of tariff duties on a number of high-

Holes.

"I count it.of good omen, that in these difficult times, we have an faith in the inestimable benefits of opportunity of showing unshaken knowledge and education,"

CN.C.

SEAMEN'S UNION APPEALS FOR HELP

CANTON, June 27.

A representative of the Swatow Seamen Union has arrived here to confer with officials of the Canton Seamen Union on steps to enforce a prolonged boycott against steam- ers of the China Navigation Com pany, Lad,

The Kwangtung Seamen Union has issued a fourth circular mes sage appealing for public support of the strikers because of the al leged mistreatment of Chinese ses men employed aboard C.N.C. ves. sels. The message said that the C.N.C. made considerable profits in China through the labour of Chinese seamen. Instead of treat ing them well, the company op pressed the Chinese workers.

Pickets station around the wharf of the China Navigation Co. to prevent any loading or unloading of cargo from steamers of that company. A temporary dining hall was housed in a nearby shed whore the strikers have their meata, and even lodgings,

The local seamen are resentful against the compradore of the river steamer Tin Tat on the Canton-Hong Kong run, because he passed on rumours to the Hong Kong police whereby segeral Chi- nese seamen were arrested in that colony. The seamen here do not wish to drag Hong Kong into this matter, but there is talk of boy- cotting the Tin Yat which is a Chinese-owned steamer flying the British flag.-Central Press.

SUPPORT FOR ANTI- JAPANESE TROOPS

CANTON, June 27. To Association for Assistance and Relief of the Volunteers has approved the proposal of remitting $10,000 Mex. to the troops of Gen- oral Fang Chen, Wu, held co- mander of the People's Anti- Japanese Allied Forces.

The Association decided that it will continue to raise funds for the support of those troops who Central Prest

resist the Japanese invaders.-

FOR IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURE

-$10,000 GRANTED TO FARMERS

CANTON, June 97.. General Chen Chi Tang has granted $10,000 to the farmery in Chichin for the improvement of agriculture. This is to seat in farmers who were afflicted by the maintaining the livelihood of the Communists and bandita..

These unruly elements.

RYDER CUP CONTEST SINGLES

LACY LEADING HAGEN BY ONE HOLE

ALL LEVEL AT END OF MORNING

ROUND

(IHROUGH RYUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Jund £7. WHE

WHEN the singles matches open- ed, to-day there was a breeze from the north-west and conditions were less warm than yesterday.. The

three thousand spectatore who were present were warned against pickpockets through a loud speaker.

At the end of the morning round Sarazen was 2 up on Padgham, who was one up at the end of the first nine.

Scores:-

Sarazen out 3,5,4,5,4, 4,4,3,5. In 5,3,4, 4,5, 9,4,3,4. Padgham out 4,4,4,0,4, 4,4,9,3. In 6,4,4,5,4,3,4,4,3,#

BRITAIN WIN FORESOMES

MAGNIFICENT PLAY BY-BURKE

(THROUGH BAUTER'S ADENOY.]

LONDON, June 27. Britain beat America by 23 wing to in the Ryder Cup: foursomes at Southport yester

day. The eight singles matches

At the Brat Padgham's chip was too strong and at the second Padg ham got the rough, but he holed a two yarder at the fourth. Both were in trouble at the fifth, Sara will be played to-day.

In missing an 18-inch putt on the zen pulled his drive badly at the

Sarazen had a ne chiplast hole Forcy Allias robbed Brit sixth. from the rough at the ninth, but tain of a win over the power- Sarazen-Hagen combination. be bunkered his second at the ful tenth.. Fadgham's drive was bun. Dermle one at the eighteenth Alliss Sarazen surprised the big gallery by miss kered at the eleventh holed a ten yarder at the thir-ing what looked an absurdly easy teenth, Padgham was bunkered at putt. Had he done what was ex- the fourteenth and hit the pin with pected of him Britain would now his second at the fifteenth. Sara- be leading by 3 to 1. zen had a "birdie" at the seven-Magnificent all-round play by

** birdie ** teenth. Padgham bad a

Tommy Burke robbed Alfred Perry when he holed a fifteen yard putt and Alfred Padgham of a clean at the eighteenth

out win and was responsible for the only American triumph.

Mitchell &..Up.

At the eighteenth Mitchell was 5 up on Dutra, who was 3 up at the

turn.

4

Mitchell out 2,5,4,4,3,4,5,4,5,

Abe Mitchell and Syd Easter- brook were the leading players in the two British victories.

Alliss and Whitcombe had an Dutra out 3,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4.... aggregate of 169 for the two rounda There was an amazing transfor-Sarazen and Hagen returned, a. mation in the second nine when similar score. Mitchell won eight holes in a row. At the eighteenth Dutra stymied and knocked Mitchell's ball in.

Mitchell in 3,3,4,4,4, 2,4,5,4. Dutra in 3,4,5,5,5, 3,8,6,3.

WAK

Mitchell and Havers had 136 for 34 holes against 145 by Datre and

Shute game.

Padgham and Perry recorded 148 as against 150 by Dudley and Burke:

Davies and Easterbrook returned an aggregate of 153, while Wood and Runyan had 104.

Second Round."

At the first Mitchell had a fine chip from the rough, and 46 the fifth Mitchell was outdriven by twenty yards. At the sixth Datra hit the hole from six yards. but was unlucky. At the tenth Mitchell missed a yard and half putk A slight breeze sprang up for The eleventh saw Mitchell get the Second Round Gene Sartzen "birdo," also at the fifteenth pushed out his firat tee shot, but where he holed a twelve yard putt. Walter Hagen made a great re-

covery to halve the hole.

Lacey 1 Up on Hagen. At the eighteenth Lacey was 1 up on Hagen after being level at the turn,

Lacey out 3,4,4,4,4, 8,5,4,4, In 4,4,4,4,3,3,4,4,5. Hagen out 4,5,4,3,5, 4,5,374. In 4,3,4,5,4,3,5,4,1

Lacey outdrove Hagen by thirty to forty yards continually. At the were second Hagen was bunkered, while swept clean by troops of the seat the fourth. Hagen had a four cond army. The farmers who ran yard patt At the fifth Hagen laid away during the Red regime rehimself a stymie. At the four turned to Chichin only to find that teenth Lacey's second shot was two their fields were barren and their feet from the pine farming implements were gone.

Hence General Chen believes that a government subsidy will help the farmers to stand on their text again. Central Press.

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY

REVISION OF AGREEMENT TO BE DISCUSSED

CANTON, June 27. Discussion for the revision of the Canton-Kowloon, Railway Agree generoment will be made to-morrow at

The site which covers 101 acres, was acquired largely by the nity of the Rockefeller Foundation.

STOP PRESS

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY]

LONDON, June 27.

Test the ENGLAND

Match against the West Indies by an innings and 27

West Indies 1st innings. -- West Indies follow on England 1st innings

JAPAN'S MINISTER TO CHINA

the office of the railway adminis tration at Taishatou.

The members on the revision com mittee will discuss what part of the agreement needs revision and will report to the Kwangtung Pro vincial · Government accordingly.---- Central Prezi.

COMMUNISTS IN

KIANGSI

CHASED BY CANTONESE -FORCES

CANTON, June 27, Chased by the Cantonese, forces, the Communists in southern Kiang.

Allies 1 Up.

At the eighteenth Alliss was 1 up on Bunyan, who was 1 up at the turn.

Alliss out 3,4,4,4,5, 4,4,3,3. In 4,4,3,5,4,4,4,3,3. Runyan out 3,4,4,4,5,4,4,2,3, In 4,3,5,4,4. 1,4,5,5,

An Square. Davies and Graigwood were level after being level at the turn Davies out 3,5,4,4,9,4,5,3,5, In 4,4,5,5,4,3,5,4,4- Graigwood out 3,5,4,4,4,4,5,3,4. In 6,3,4,4,5, 0,5,3,4.00

At the third Davies hit the pin from forty yards and at the fifth And sixth Davies boled fifteen and four yard putts respectively. At the twelfth Graigwood had a birdie " when he holed a six yarder.

Esters and Diegel all Square Haters and Diegel were level after Diegel had been 1 up at the turn,

Havers out 4,5,4,4,4, 4,4,3,5, In 4,5,4,3,4, 9,4,5,500 Diegel out 3,5,4,5,4, 5,5,3,4,- In 5,4,4,4,3, 3,6,5,4

At the first Diegel was half stymied. As the second Havers had in "fine", spoon, și shot from a bunker. Diegel had a magnificent iron, shot at the seventeenth... Deza-Shata, ons Up.m

Chute was 1 up on Easterbrook after a like position at the turnie

Shute, out 3,4,4,4,4, 5,5,3,4 "In 6,8,4,4,4,4,5,6,400

Easterbrook out 4,6,5,3%, 4,5,3,4;

In 4:1,4,6,5 3,5,2,4,6,

At the first and third Easter-

si have fled to the Fukien borders. brook had three puts from aix The anti-Communist forces from yards. At the sixth Bhute bad Kwangtung are further augmented brilliant second from a bunker by the dispatch of the entire:

Horton Smith was 5 up on Whit combo, the American being 3 up si

second in command of the 19th because there was no one who couldly competitive manufactureder SHIGEMITSU APPOINTMENT strength of the third army to southBAKAR WANTive UpAne

route army

Brigadier General Chang Ten

will be promoted to command the In Britain since 1860, they had

elat with the rank of lieutenant general. Brigadier General Tan Chi Hsiu will be given command of the 49th division which is newly formed from the two expedi tionary detachments returned from Hunan and the troops formerly under General Chang: Ching. Central Free

such an organisation in the Coun

oil of Foreign Bondholders which ed that the report of Shigemitan's had successfully dealt with debts appointment as Japanese Minister mounting to many millions to China and the recall of Ariyoshi The question of obtaining statuis unfounded. He said Ariyoshi tory, authority for such an organi- hes at present no intention of re sation must reat with each Gov turning to Japan, or leaving for erment concerned.

Peiping,

DENIED

[THRO

BETTER'S AGENCY.]

BHANGHAI une. 27.

byReuter interview

ern Kiangai,TAN

Horton Smith out 6,4,4,5,4,

The 8th division of the third the turn, army has taken Chrmtu and are welcomed by the populace. Chum 1,4,4,3,3, to is also one of the strongholds of the Communists. Like other cities which were fallen into the hands of the Communists,

ws thoroughly raided by the Red men of and fit. nopulation « VET

declar considerably by their looting and plunder-Lentral Press;

In 4,1,4,5, 3,4,3,4. Whitcombe out 33,8,8,4,4,4,4,5, in 5,4,4,4,5,3,5,5,5, 40- At the eighth Smith birdie at the nint At the eleventh stymied and put both hole:

Percy Allis approach shot Wan short at the second and the Ameri cans took the hole. At the third Hagen's approach was short and Sarazen' chip shot was wide, the British pair winning the hole in 4. Charles Whitcombo's approach at the fourth was a glorious effort, but the Americans secured a half,

At the sixth Sarazon holed n yarder to snatch the hole in dramatic style. A hooked driv by Sarazen, however, lost the eighth and at the end of the nin the British pair were three up---/

The scores were

Britain 5444 84.35 U.S.A. 34 84.4 454 4 At the tenth Witcombe was bun-' kered and the hole lost. At the eleventh Whitcombe was again in trouble, missing an 18-inch patt: to lose the bole. At the seventeenth the British pair were, however, dormie one.

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