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No. 23467. ANGEⱭAAXO HATÄHEER HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1933. AĦĦ BRÄAHÆS¶ØRNER Price

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RUSSO-JAPANESE CRISIS

Control Of Vital Railway

In Dispute

The present so-called crisis in Russo-Japanese dip- lomatic relations is a mere incident in a situation far more fundamental than the question of the correctness or falsity of the published statements which have creat- The outcome of ed a Tokyo tempest against Moscow, this batile of charges and counter charges will have re- latively little influence on the basic situation. It will not decide the question of control of Manchuria and the sur- rounding territory, which is the underlying cause for quarrel.

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Russia feels secure there and therefore able to maintain a stronger position against Japan.

However, the opinion was, ex- pressed that neither Japan nor Russia desire hostilities, particu- larly on the eve of winter in Man- churia and Siberia.

The Russians is believed, are the Far East to engage in exten- not prepared in a military way in sive fighting..

"SUZANNE" GIVES A LESSON

Her Popularity At Selfridges

London-Mile. Suzanns Lenglen is appearing this week at Self- ridge's, where she gives daily In- formation on everything connect- ed with tennis-play, dress, diet. and methods of keeping At. The crowded audience of women and children that watches, her as she demonstrates bow to serve, drive, or volley is obviously there to do more than pick up a few techni- cal hints. It is revelling in a per- sonality. Her quick laughter is admirably echoed as she passes along the ranks of chairs with an eager, posed manner of walking

ber peculiarly

answering questions and demonstrating the racket. The correct. grip on a crowd all sway to watch her. The children, to whom she can only be a name, are serious and intent on} her lessons.

·OWN,

But among the adults there is evidently a rekindling of great

(By Associated Press)" Tokyo. October 13.-As a No. No. No. No. No. No. result of rumours that certain ...Japanese army units had been ordered to Manchuria because of renewed tension with Soviet Russia, key stocks on the 4.80 3.36 6.12 8.50 7.41 7.119.00 Tokyo stock exchange dropped 10.07an nevrage of seven yen in a

closing hour flurry to-day,

The rumours

were subse- quently officially denied "and apparently were unfounded An army spokesman pointed 5.296.15 7.117.98 | 8.19′7.340.41 out Tuesday that if trouble the possibility of hostilities be apologise for onering her advice,

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War Possibilty Depends on US,

Peiping, October 13, china, plagued on both oficial and Soviet Russian authorities in social occasions by questions as to

tween Janam and Russia, have with Moscow were expected taken to making the answer de- over the Chinese Eastern rail-pend on the United States. way the Japanese sixth divi- not have been sion would ordered home recently.

Moscow, Oct. 12. The diplomatic crisis between Soviet Russia and Japan took an- other serious turn to-day when Khabarovsk dispatches reported the arrest of two more Chinese Eastern Railway officials, drawing renewed Soviet charges that the Japanese-Manchukuo authorities were attempting to deprive legal Soviet agents of a voice in the ad ministration of the line,

The dispatches presaged heightening of the existing tension between Moscow and Tokyo over Manchukuo affairs, which have brought offcial hints from Japan that diplomatic relations may be broken oz.

Arrests Without Warrants " Renewed Soviet charges were made to-day that Japan was re- sponsible for recent activities de- clared to be aimed at disorganiz- ing the work of the railroad. which is jointly administered by Russia and Manchukuo,

The new arrests of Soviet om- cials at the Manchurian eastern border were said to have been made without warrants by Man- chukuo police.

The Khabarovsk arreste repre-

memories. As she takes some per- fect volley they clap approving- Iy. while heads -nod" and the whisper runs round "Do you re- member......? She gives two les- sona in public. She speaks Eng- Hish quickly and fairly fluently but with a voice surprisingly low,

In fact, she almost appears to and after a gentle piece of coun- sel has been delivered in soft tones”. and with an air of embarrassment Japah and Russia ate to-day OR

there is something fascinating in the verge of a crisis arising from Russian allegations that Japanese moment as Suzanne drives home the power that flashes out next and“ “Manchunkho Koricials were plotting the sexare of the Chinessstration. It is impossible still not her argument by B strokelin illu- Eastern Railwày.

to wonder at the matchless fleet- The Soviet government & few day ago published four allegedness and physical grace that en- chanted Is at Wimbledon ten Japanese documents purporting to

years and more ago. show the intentions of Japan and Manchukuo with regard the railway

to

U.S. Stand Big Factor

SHORTS AND SKIRTS

For demonstrations Mile. Leng- len wears a bandeau and her favourite frock of the momenti which has been made specially for dor to China, in

M. Bogomolo, Soviet Ambassa-ber. It corisists of a skirt worn

reflecting views of the Moscow regime, has

the open in front over a pair of close- fitting shorts that come down to Just above the knee, and a jumper with top of the same material very short sleeves that have seams open at the back so as give com plete freedom to the shoulders.

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made it clear that what the provocation, Russia can- not fight Japan until Moscow has won diplomatic recognition Washington,

The Soviet contend that is any possible war between Japan and Russia the attitude of the United States would be a factor of prime importance. The attitude of the American public would be important.

Mile. Lenglen i decidedly in favour of shorts for women tennis players, but thinks that, in view of feminine physique (never at its loveliest in any form of truncated trousers), the shorts should worn under a skirt which, like her own, Japan, having diplomatic rela- can be unbuttoned and discarded tions with the United States is re- if really necessary. - Wren asked garded by the Russians as being it, having found perfection in her: able to influence American opinion present style of dress she intend- advised through propaganda and publicity.ed to stand by it and That, is something the Russians others to do the same, she laugh- would be umable to do as long ed, "Yes, perhaps, for the moment as Washington withholds diploma- | —but. I love changing," she ex- tic recognition from Moscow and claimed with relish. makes it impossible for Boviet Russia. to maintain diplomatic,

sented the second recent incid-consular and commercial offices DIARY OF LOCAL

ent of the kind as at Manchulf, on the Manchurian 'western front ier Manchukuo frontier police for cibly removed an appointee of M. Rudy, the general manager of the line. September 26,

Rudy named" one Levitsky as railway depot chief at Manchuk but Tsui Kui-ling, a Manchukue appointee, was installed in hit place.

· Negotiations Suspended These difficulties, which have stalemated the negotiations at "Moscow for the sale of its C.E.R. rights by Russia; contributed to a crisis which developed this week with the publication, here of do cuments alleged to be reports of

Gen. Takashi Hishikari, the Japanese commander. In Man churia, to Tokyo, hinting forcible seizure of the CER, was envisag- ed by Manchukuo and Japan,

The documents were branded at Tokyo as flagrant fabrications and army officials demand the foreign office take steps to obtain a retrac- tion.

Japanese officials charged that Soviet military forces along the border have been greatly strength ened recently...

Russia's Position

through the United States.

On Friendly Terma Ambassador Bożomoloft will not perimit his reflection of Moscow's attitude to be put into reverse. Because the Russians, hold it would be haust unwise for them to fight. Japan without arst estab | lishing" diplomatic relations with the United States? they do not countenance the suggestion that Americs could avoid a first class war in the Far East by continuing to withhold recognition from Bo viet Russia...

Views Exchanged Unhampered by official form and convention Minister Johnson,

S. Minister to China and am Counsellor Barkov are able to talk bassador Bogomoloft and Soviet together, freely and cordially, ex- may be hazarded, are transmitted changing views and news which, it to their respective when such action warrants

governments

EVENTS

TO-DAY

(October 18) (VII Moon, 29th Day).

Anniversaries and Holidays.- Luke the Evangelist.

Auctions Lammert's Sale of ser. Anjou Sales Homer, a pm,

Exhibitions-University Interna tional Photographic, University Union, 9 am-6 p.m...

Miscellaneous Claims against the chie, formerly of 1 Craigerns Estate of Florence Fanny McClat Road, Blackheath, Kent, England, due; Whist Drive, Seamen's Insti Church Women's Guild, 10a.m. tuta, 9pm; Kowloon Union

Theatres. King's: "Hallelujah I'm A

Tramp. Central "The Penguin Pool Queen's: "Pick-Up.” “

Murder. Orient: "Man About Town." Star: "Infernal Machine." Majestic: "Dangerously Yours.".

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Hockey-Jat Regiment v. Hong- kong Hockey Club seniors 5.15 p.m. Principal Malia. Inward from Europe via Suez by Comorin.

Mr. Johnson, in deciding not to look down his nose at the Soviet diplomats and in deciding to have friendly but unofficial relations with them; acted without Instruc tions from the State Department The American Minister to China is a very human individual in whom Washington, October 11.

is imposed: the utmost confidence Official sources, to-day inform of his own government, his na "ally regarded the Russo-Japanese tionals in China and the people to Outward for America and Europe dispute over the Chinese Eastern whose government he is accredit via Siberia by Taimita Maru, 8.30 Railway a reflecting Russia's ed. His spirit of cordiality has a.m. strengthened position on the Euro- been reciprocated by the Boviet | Sunrise 6:21 am Sunset 8.50. Dean front,

officials who sincerely hope it may pat

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