JAPAN'S DESIRE ΤΟ HAVE HANDS FREE
ATTRIBUTED TO RECENT
QUARRELS WITH RUSSIA
C.E.R. Squabble Causes Concern In
England
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1933,
THE WHEAT MARKET
How Australia Has Been Hit
Melbourne. Oct. 13. Since the announ“ement
Was made of America's intention to impose subsidies on the export of wheat and flour to China and Japan, Australia's Far Eastern trade has practically reased."
THE REICHSTAG BANDITS NEAR
TRIAL
Court Moves
Street
CHINCHOW
Into
Japanese Break Up "Red" Gang
SCENE ENACTED ONCE MORE
Berlin, Oct. 13.
Tokyo, October 13.
ALL EYES ON GERMANY DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE TO FAIL?
Outlook Reported To Be Gloomy
| speech.
Dramatle reconstruction formed In view of the important part part of the procedure in the aring America played in negotiating the of the Reichstag as geen by wit- Wheat Agreement Prime Minister
nesses. was enacted" this evening Lyons asked the High Commission in the presence of thousands of last March, while it is scarcely er in London, Mr. Stanley Bruce spectators who were cordonen oft October 94 the Japanese beme Nadolny arrived and announe-This was abandoned as it was
to urge America to abandon her by chains and hundreds of arm. special concentration on Far Eas-ed police with a radius of two hundred yards from the Reichs- tern markets-Reuter."
tag.
The "Court" gradually assembj- ed before a battery of cameras
London, October 13. returned the rolling stock Though newspapers do not which "Japan alleges she stole devote any editorials to them, the C.E.R. cables are given expected that Japan will break off diplomatic relations with much prominence and all entis
her. nected with the Far East are
It is thought that the gravely impressed. It is point-tion of a purely military and quarrel will hasten the forma- ed out that the Russian accusa-
naval Cabinet in Japan. tions that Japan is deliberately encouraging bandit outrages, conciliate with China are at
Recent efforts by Japan to etc.. along the C.E.R. with the Iributed to their desire to have view to ruining the Railway their hands free in view of the has noticeably accumulated Russian quarrels, while. Rus since the commencement of sian military and naval activity sale negotiations on June 26, in Vladivostock have been cir- cumstantially reported recent- Against this, Russia neverly-Reuter
laste
SÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ LIDAINIAN SILVER MARKET
Three hundred bandits were
Geneva, October 13. killed or wounded, when a Britain, the United State's The idea of submitting the small Japanese detachment and France are straining to resolution to the General Com- clashed with a force of 1,000 avoid a rupture with Germany mission of the Disarmantent bandits near Chinhsi, accord. over Disarmament but pros Conference ing to an Asahi report from "pects are very gloomy. It is reaffirming the three points of on Monday was Chinchow.
understood that while Sir John the Paris Agreement, namely, The engagement started on
Simon and Mr. Norman Davis No Re-armament, Gradual were conferring yesterday, Dr. Disarmament hard-pressed and
and Control. suffering many. casualties,
ed his departure for Berlin for realised that with Italy waver. including Lieutenant Ito, who was in consultation with his Governing and America, insisting on command of the detachment,
iment who are displaying a Germany's. adherence, there Reinforcements, including
more intractable attitude than was no prospect of any agree- planes from Chinchow, arrived
previously, Everything dement. two days later.
pends on to-day's Cabinet With their aid the bandits meeting in Berlin and the pre- Simon will address the Con
It is, experted that Sir John were broken up, and the in- denburg will invest its deci. tiations
sence of President Von Hin. mision, explaining the nego Policeman, Vanderlubne fantry enveloped the remnants. sions with his unquestioned future procedure. Possibly a
-Reuters
and suggesting the authority. The result will committee of jurists may be probably be announced by appointed to find a formula. Herr Hitler in a full-dress-Reuter.
and talkie machines.
Judges and counsel
made
sharp contrast to the red robes (From Our Special Correspondent), worn in Court and appeared in soft hats and overcoats while the prisoners were marched on to the scene, each hand being handcuff- ed to
London, October 13. tions on the London market to Following are, the Silver Quota- day
'Spot
Oct. 13 Oct. 12 18.5/16 18.5/16 Forward
18.3/8 18.7/18 The London on New York cross rate to-day closed
at - 4.611.
wearing a large overcoat with an Astrakhan collar.
n
Exact fighting conditions were reproduced while policemen climbing in the window with a mufti deputised for Vanderlubb- faming fire brand, and witnesses repeating the actions on the nigh of-the fire.-Reuter.
London Air-Mail Letter ACCUSATIONS AGAINST DE VALERA
Royal Fees From Royal Patients: Green Park Station: Sunningdale Golf Club:
British Pilgrims At Rome: Those
N.I.R.A. Stamps
(Special Air-Mail Service)
London, Sept. 36.
Reducing Country To Shambles!
Dublin, October 13. Without division and very little debate, the Dail passed the final stages of the three Bills amending its constitu tion.
The Bills will now go before Senate which may up. hold them for eighteen months Major Bennett was at Harrow
if they think fit. "Mr. De and Magdalen, Oxford. has been secretary of Sandy Lodge of the Dail until November 15, He has Valera moved an adjournment for fourteen years.
He served in amid Opposition protests in
is a member, is regarded as one of Doctors sometimes complain, not "the most important in the world of unfairly, that they are underpaid. Į golf But that is not likely to be the case with Dr. Challis and Mr. Souttar, who are lying to India to operate on the daughter-in-law of the Ma- haraja of Nepal.
Royal patients mean royal fees, and Indian potentates are prover hially generous.
For his four weeks attendance at Sandringham, prior to the recovery of King Edward, then Prince of Wales, from typhoid, Sir William Gull received £10,000. Twice that amount was paid to Sir Morell Mackenzie for his treatment of the Emperor Frederick.
the Royal Irish Rifes in the war and was awarded the Military which Mr. O'Sullivan declared Mr. De Valera, against whom grave Cross.
accusations are being made..
He will be a "playing" secretary, as he is a caratch golfer, and four years ago was champion of Herts. UNEMPLOYED PILGRIMS
the 100 British Catholic unemployed Su Martin Melvin will present pilgrims to the Pope on Tuesday.
He will do so in the course of his When Dr. Dansdale went to Rus Cape and Sword. Once a year he duty as a Privy Chamberlain of the sia to vaccinate that go-ahead Em-has to spend a week at the Vatican. press Catherine the Great be rece- ived £10.000 as his fee. £5,000 for travelling expenses and's life pe sion of £500 a year.
WHAT DIZZY SAID IN Cmdr. Locker-Lampson is re ported yesterday to have said that the Prime Minister was an extinct volcano. The epigram recalls Dis- raeli'a description in April, 1872, of the Gladstone Government:
The originator of the scheme was
Mr. Gregory Macdonald, who is accompanying the pilgrims. So also is that popular preacher, Er.. Mar- pilgrimage Lindale, who will be chaplain to the
street before the start on Sunday The Mass to be held at Farm- will be served by Mr. Arnold Lann who was only received into the Roman Catholic Church in July. "As I sit opposite the Treasury Bench the Ministers remind me of no connection with any political The pilgrimage, I should add, bas one of those marine landscapes not party. unusual on the cast of South Am CONTRASTED FINALISTS erica: You behold a range of ex-"
I was much struck by the contrast. hausted volcanoes; not a flame flic-
that De Valera having reduced.
the country to economic ruin going to reduce it to shambles on the one hand, he is now on the other hand.-Reuter.
OUTRAGES IN GERMANY
Protest By Leading Powers
Berith, October, 12. The United States, Great Britain, Spain and the Netherlands have made representations to the Ger-
man Government tu regard to as- elting forty cases. saults on their nationals, America
Dissatisfaction is expressed in the communications because, beyond official apologies, the German Gov- ernment is alleged to have taken
kers on a single pallid crest: but between the finalists in the,, £1,040 no action against the persons res-
Are occasional earthquakes, and ever and anon the dark rumbling of, the sea." GREEN PARK ON THE
TUBE
"
golf tournament at Purley yesterday Allia tanned, broad, as- sured in manner; Seymour pale, of alight appearance, and apparently happy-go-lucky. Allise determin- ation succeeded at last.
This much at least they had in common-he true sporting spirit. Ailiss declared he had had all the luck, Seymour that he had been beaten by a better player.
The resplendent new Underground stations seem to have achieved the status of "sights of London," 'Green Park Station, after it was opened yesterday, attracted a constant str- I noticed, by the way, that Bor tam of visitors, who wandered ah-mour who is the Scottish champion, out the white-tiled floodlit booking employed the interlocking grip. hall,
Allies did not.
on foreigners-Reuter..
GERMAN-JEWISH REFUGEES
Geneva, October 13... The League Council has adopted the proposal to establish a body to deal with the question of Ger- Man Jewish refugees, the German representative not voting.
RUBBER STOCKS
To Be Higher This Year
Armsterdam, Oct, 13
It is reported that authoritative sources expect rubber stocks at the end of 1933 to be fifty thor- sand tons higher than at the end of 1932. A decline in price of the commodity is consequently anti- cipated, to offset which several Dutch growers tried to conclude end 1934. These sales their forward contracts until the caused surprise as reflecting great confi striction negotiations--Reuter. cience on the outcome of the Re-
EQUAL RIGHTS
WAR AGAINST THE REDS Chiang Kai Shek To
REVOLT IN
SIAM
Direct Operations Fighting Near Capital
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Canton, det. 13. Simultaneous with the Nanking onslaught on the Communist posi tion at Hing Kwok (Hsin Kuo), South Kiangal, from the North, the
Tre
five Cantonese divisions at On Yuen (An Yuan) and Chum Woo are under orders to push north wards in a combined drive against the Reds, it was exclusively learn ed this afternoon.
Altogether, there Nanking divisions scattered. from
twenty Nanchang (capital of Klangsi) to Chi An Thi Ho and Wan Ho down the Kan River. General Chiang Kai Shek, Chairman of the Nan king Military Commission, is di- recting operations at Nanchang and has ordered his divisions to launch an attack on the Com munist-bandits.
If the drive is pushed south- wards, the Communists will re- treat down to garrison posts of the Cantonese forces, who there fore have to start their expedition northward. It is not divulged whether the Cantonese forces will
Brst attack Kwan Mun Ling of
direct.
their offensive towards Esin Kuc.
Press reports state that General
Li Yang King will assume the
field command of the anti Red expedition. This cannot, yet be confirmed, as the "general is stili on sick leave. It is hely. that the campaign in South Klangst will be handled by General Yue Hon Mow, officer commanding the first Kwangtung army.
CHIANG AND WANG More Rumours of a Split .
SIR HARRY MCGOWAN "Lead in Wise Spending Needed
Bangkok, October 12. Martial Law has been proclaim- ed and fighting is proceeding be- country battalions, who seized the tween loyal troops and two up- aerodrome at Donmaung, 13-kilo-world needs to-day is a leadin metres from Bangkok.
of Bangkok are quiet, though it At the moment, the inhabitants
events may develop. is impossible to foreshadow how
:
الحمد
Prince as Leader. It is understood that Prince Family, is the leader of the force Bovaradef, a member of the Royal which is marching on the capital. armed force under his command.
He is believed to have a strong
lished.
Official Proclamation:
Shanghai, Oct. 10. What the
which has been practised for the tinuance of the economy campaign wise spending rather, han a con-
past two years, but his depends Co the restoration of confidence which can only come from mote political stability than is seen to day and a cessation, of wa-like preparations, declared Sir Harry McGowan, Chairman of Imperia Chemical Industries, speaking at a dinner given in his honour at the Cathay Hotel
RO
In a challenging speech which As a result of the revolt. com-
touched on many world problems, and a censorship has been estab-ioning the wave of economic na munications have been paralysed Sir Harry turned to China men-
tionalism is sweeping the world' exception to this desire to develop and declaring that China is her resources. He suggested, how- tion would be much facilitated by ever that progress in this direc.. association and by co-operation with those older countries, which have already tackled and come similar problems.
An official Government com munique announces their intention to suppress the revolt and to re- ce to continue their peaceful pur- store" order, enjoining the popula- suits.
The communique assures the be no danger to foreign residents- Foreign Legations that there will
or to their property-Reuter.
AIR DISASTER
At Military Manoeuvres
"Amsterdam. October 11. Two military planes collided in mild air manoeuvres near Kestern. Bath machines
were wrecked
Shanghai. Oct. 1?.
while four of the occupants were With the arrival of Mr. Wang killed-Reuter. Ching Wel, president of the execu tive yuan, in this city, reports are again rife that he has serlons dis-. agreement with General Chiang Kal Shek, chairman of the Nan- king military commission.
Mr. Wang is greatly discouraged by fallure to put through his pro-
Demand By Native gramme ir connection with the
Rubber-Growers
Medan, October 13. Native rubber growers in «Déli and Serdang declared that they A High Commissioner will be ap- were in favour of the restriction of pointed to the Relief Machinery rubber production, but demand that established as soon as possible.they be granted equal rights with
European growers-Rauter,
Green Park, which replaces the AMERICAN STAMPS TOO old Dover-street and Down-street BOLSHEVIK ··· stations on the Piccadilly line, has taken two years to build. It is one stamps now arriving in London are
The new American "N.IR.A."Reuter. of the most tastefully designed in I hear, criticised in the States an
An unusual feature is the low being too Russian in design, colonnade-like eptsance on the cor-
London.
The farmer is represented as car
ner of the Green Park, near the Tying a large scythe, which is seld- Ritz. This is faced with gray gran- om seen in America nowadays, The ito, instead of the more familiar
industrial worker looks as if he Portland stone, and harmonises were clad in a smock rather than pleasantly with the surroundings. the modern apron of an artisan.
The long passages and subways of A woman, apparently á hiker, bas the older stations have been elime been substituted for the college pro- inated and "high speed" escalatora fesor, and at President Roosevelt's -travelling at 150ft a minute-lead suggestion the resemblance to him. directly from the wooking hall on self in the business man has been to the end of the patforms. It ig removed. stated that a passenger can enter a BACK FROM GERMANY train within one minute of booking. Lord Mottistone, who is still, bet
Part of the station lies under the ter known as. Gen. Seely, has re- Park and part under Piccadilly, turned from Germany with, a very and an entrance has been made 19 full and definite impression of the Devonshire House. This has saved political situation there, the erection of a stairway on the narrow and congested pavemeens A "PLAYING" SECRETARY I learn that Major Guy Bennett has been appointed secretary to the Sunningdale Golf Club, to fill the Vacancy caused by the death of Mr. F. Le Marchands
The post of secretary to Sunning dae, of which the Prince of Wales
4.
UNEMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE
New Bill Being Planned
London, Oct. 12. Parliament will reassemble on November 7, after the Summer re-
cess,
LONDON STOCK MARKETS
Cheerful Tone Reported
meeting of he heads of organiza- tion sections of ten provincial
Kuomintang. This has sharpened. the relations between the follow ers of General Chiang and thor? of Mr. Wang.-Central Press
THE SINO-JAPANESE SITUATION
Pelping, Oct. 13.
It is authoritatively learnt that Yin. Tung and LI Che Hi, mem- bers of the Luantung Retrocessior Commission, will shortly leave for Changchun and Tokyo respective→ ly for an exchange of views, with Japanese military ofberis and dip mata concerning the Sino-Jap anese situation,
This move is interested in Chi nese quarters as an attempt to secure a general settlement of the outstanding Sino-Japanese dim culties, for the purpose of break ing the present impasse.--Reuter
London, Oct. 12. Following the excellent overseas trade figures for September the bill will be one of the first Gov-tul appearance, and advances in A new unemployment insurance Stock Markets presented a cheer crament measures to be introduc- prices registered when busines EARLY ECLIPSE OF FANG ed and the Chancellor of the closed were almost general under. chequer, the Minister of Labour the lead of gold; iron and stes!
Felping, Oct. 13.
He travelled widely in the com- and the Minister of Health, to-day and textiles Government Blocks he charly eclipse of General met a number of representatives tions and the County Council As- finished firm under the infidance men including, Herr Hitler.sociation to discuss the details of of the rapid success of the South
He has been able to impart his the measure. German impressions to Mr. Ramsay hopes that the
The Government African Loan, for which lists for MacDonald, for they met the other Parlament will be possible about minutes after opening. It is as
prorogation of cash subscriptions were closca five day, over a cup of tea, au fir Tho- November 17th and the new ses sumed there has been a substan nished at 1011.British Wireleat
mas Royden's place in the Aberson will begin a few days lateral over-subscription. War I can deenshire Highlands.
Reuter,
an ometal communique which states that General Fang has handed over command of his Chang and is at present in a troops to General Chi Hung
of Shunyi with a hanful of body small village two miles north-ast |
guards-Reuter
over-
In Touch with Conditions Mr. R. D. Gillespie, Acting Chair man of Imperial Chemical Indus tries" (China) Ltd, was host at the dinner and briefly introduced Sir Harry McGowan,
DR. PIERRE ROUX GRAVELY ILL
Paris, October 12. The octogenarian, Doctor Pierre Paul Roux is gravely ill with per- nicious influenza.
Dr. Roux is famous for his dis-
covery of the diphtheria toxin. Reuter.
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