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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

FRENCH POLITICAL TENSION HOPEFUL ATMOSPHERE

POSSIBILITY OF DOUMERGÜE'S

RESIGNATION

Radical Socialists' Choice

Of Alternatives

IN NAVAL TALKS

1934.

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press").

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894

Received, November 6, 7.30 p.m.)

Paris. Nov. 6. The possiblity of Doumergue's resignation is foreshowed in poll-

tical circles should the Cabinet

the

on

PLANS CHANGE

Paris, Nov: 5.

Once again the plans of the French Government have under- gone a change, the official debate on "three budget twelfths" de- manded by Doumergue instead of taking place on Wednesday as al- ready announced will be held on Thursday, at 8 o'clock.

The rea

M. DOUMERGUE |

son given for this is that Wednes-MANCHUKUO OIL

Count which is being hold day will be required for committee Tuesday in the presence of Pre-meetings. In parliamentary cir sident Lebrun hat result in an cles, however, it is said that Doù- agreement between

Premier mergue's real reason for the delay is to hope that he might be able to convert more of his opponents, especially among the Radical-So- cialists to support his constitution- al reform campalm.

and his Radical-Socialist collea gues. It is stated in informed quarters that Doumergue has tore- seen this eventually since the re- cent Radical-Socialist congress in Nantes and has already drawn up a letter of resignation so as to be prepared for all emergencies. The Cabinet Council will discuss the vexed question of the provi- sional budgetary twelfths to which the Radical-Socialist party as well "as numerous deputies of the Cen- tre and Right Wing and also the Republication Left. including the Financial Minister,

M.

2. Martin himself opposed.

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Germain

MONOPOLY

Statement" Bv Japan

Britain's Efforts For An Agreement

London, Nor, B.

tries to keep the talks from breaking down.

not feel they can turn about and fetreat from that stand-

It is expected that the naval talks will be revived to-day The Japanese at this point are through efforts of British dip-handicapped because of the de- lomacy. It is anticipated that Sir finite stand for parity. As a mat- John Simon will invite Mr. Matter of national prestige they do audaira to a private conference at which the former will suggest a formula for continuing the talks. The American delegation also anticipate hearing from Sir John Simon to-day on the same topic. Britain will probably provide an opening through which the

"BIG NAVY" MAN Mr. Matsudaira, who is a dip- lomat more than a "Big Navy" man would like to be more con- cillatory and offer a less stringent request for parity, but he is con-

Japanese will suggest, as Ambas-sidered by seriously nationalistic

sador Salto recently did

at naval and military officials Washington, that Japan really Japan as being too tender-hearted wants eventual parity over a and they will not allow him to period of years. If such a sug-Indulge too much in diplomatic gestion is made the Americans would be willing to enter into talks with a more friendly ear although they now intimate they will do nothing more than listen. It is undoubtedly felt now that the talks will not end in fatlure

Some agreement" and deadlock.

friendliness. His bands are thus tied. Mr. Matsudaira is looking to the British to make the way easy for a formula involving milder Japanese demands' which might be more acceptable to Britain and the United States.

Tokyo, Nov. 8. The oil monopoly contemplated in Manchukuo constitutes no vio- eventually will be reached thougment not to rush the abrugation

On Tuesday, Doumergue will hand the President of the Cham- ber the draft of a law in regard to the three budget twelfths, so that the Finance committee can begin discussing the bill at the same day. On Thursday, the Chamber pro-ed discriminatory treatment in ceedings will consist of a speech favour of Japanese or other allens,

lation of the "Open Door" policy especially since it cannot be call-

by the Premier who will demand says a Japanese memorandum is- a vote of confidence in the pre-sued to-day in reply to the pro- sent Government.-

tests from Great Britain and the United Staes Franioccan Kuo Man

over the proposed monopoly.

BLOODSHED FEARED

Paris, Nov. 5.

The Radical-Socialist group in

The memorandum adds that the Chamber will meet on Tuesday

Japan understands that Manchu- afternoon in order to decide the An Indication of the state of kuo pays as much consideration as attitude to be adopted towards high tension prevalling in political possible to the interests of foreign Doumergue's reform bill whereby circles in France was given at a dis- merchants, and for this reason ad- three possibilities are evisaged, trict session of the Radical-Socialist vises the British and American "oll namely whether the group shall party when Renaudel spoke about interests which have protested vote against the proposals, whether Doumergue's reform plans, declar-against what they consider unfair it ehåll abstain from voting. or Ing that he feared that in spite treatment to open

negotiations whether it shall leave the members of all opposition in the Chamber, with the Manchukuo all operators. of the group freedom of action. Doumergue would succeed in his Should the last alternative be object and that consequently one adopted, the political circles be- would have soon to reckon on ex- lleve that the Government stands tremely grave events. Blood would a good chance of securing a ma- flow in streams and uproar would Jor!ty-

rage in the streets. Transocean Auo Min.

Transocean Kuo Min.

RADICAL GROUP TUG-OF-WAR

Outcome Likely To Be Decisive

Paris, Nov. 6. To-day may see a new develop- ment in the political situation for the cabinet meeting will be held in the morning and the radical group

meets in the afternoon.

HUNGARIAN CLAIMS

Return Of Ceded

Reuter.

OIL COMPANIES HOPEFUL

may be one of little import.

It is expected that Britain will step into the breach to pave the

way for some such conclusion.

Although Britain's views coincide nearer the American, she is the most anxious of the three coun-

He is also warning his Govern-

of the Washington Treaty. AL though this step will be taken any- bow before December 31 and is even now developing, it will probably not be announced in London for some time. Every avenue will be tried to continue the talks peace- fully here before this bomb is dropped. The Treaty requires the convocation of a naval conference

be

This conference will held either in London or Washing- ton, more ilkely in London next Reuter.

summer.

HUNT'S

PORTS & SHERRIES

HUNTS

UNT'S SHERE

MADURO

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Tel. 20896.

Sole Agenta.

THE LIBERAL LEAD

Mr. Lloyd George

Miss

who

Queen's Building,

THE MANDATED ISLANDS

Japan's Alleged Exclusion

Genieva, Nov, Dan

SPOKESMAN'S REMARK Comment "on this conclusion is suggested by a cryptid remark to "Reuter" by an American apokes man. Asked if there was a pos- sibility of agreement between the American and Japanese views on naval ratio and if there is any hope of a successful conclusion to

(Special Air Mail Service) the talks, he said "sometimes

of all sex Fowers within a year when there is no agreement thereof the notice of abrogation. The

London, Oct. 17. must be an agreement."

Washington and London Naval

Megan Lloyd George's Treaties thus expire at the same spirited speech at Lianudro last time.

has attracted

The discussion of the Pacific is night

atten-

lands' report was continued for tion in political, and espect- ally Liberal, quarters. Her criti- another two hours at the private cism of "The Liberal Way for session of the Mandates Com→ what she called its luck of vitamins mittee. Questions were raised in regard to disbursements of 800,000 and proteins, "the little fellows.

makė all the difference" yen for harbours on the islands (could the paternal mint have pro- and also alleged aerodromes. duced anything brighter?), to- The chairman asked whether gether with her promise that "we foreign aircraft would be allowed shall have a pollès en # bold to land there, but Mr. Ito gave no scale," was bound to prompt the definite reply. The chairmazz question, and one has heard it pointed out that the best means more than once to-day, "Is Mr.

of ending the allegations that for- Lloyd George at last bent on giv-eigners are not allowed to visit, ing a lead of his own?"

the "lalands or are subject to the Declaration to Welsh Liberals.

strictest surveillante, wou'd be to Well, Mr. Lloyd George acknow remove all restrictions. New York, Nov. 6 ledges now, as always, "a special Mr. Ito pointed out that the au- The weather is propitious and responsibility to Welsh Liberals." thorities were obliged to take - there are indications of a heavy He is their titular leader as 'pre-special measures owing to the pos-.. poll of thirty million voters sident of the Welsh Liberal Fede-sibility of local disturbances, also throughout the country which ration, but he is more. He is the naval manoeuvres in the neigh- will take seventeen hours to com-guide to whom they all instincts bourhood of the islands at one. plete," the ballot starting at 6 am.vely turn. In fulfilment of this time made the presence of foreign- and ending at 10 p.m. The Derm. responsibility he has, it is perfect-ers undesirable. crats expect. a two-thirds majority ly true. been holding conferences He promised to enquire into

THE SPANISH REVOLT

President Zamora Attacked

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press}·

London, Nov. 8. The oil companies are inclined to regard hopefully the Japanese reply to the British-American pro- tests. They emphasize that the monopoly law is not actually pro- mulgated and it should be possible to arrive at a compromise, saving Manchukuo's face and securing allke the foreign, oll companies' interests and adequate share of business for the Mancharla Petro- leum Co. and the Dairen Oll Re- finery.

In the

the oll clicumstances companies believe that Japan has deliberately stressed' that the sug- gested monopoly is a matter of Manchukuo's internal policy and does not mention the Nine Power passed off quietly, save for a few Treaty in order to avoid a comchists and the Radicals which were minor scuffles between the Monar- pilcated diplomatie controversy with possibly serious reactions on more or less of a personal charac-. the naval discussions and leaving ter Premier Lerroux in his ad- ihe way open for a compromise dress hit out left and right, an- fous Induction as life member of with. Hsinking by consular means. Bouncing new precautionary mea- the Municipal Council in Kapos- The oll

sures against trouble makers. The companies scout the

establishment of a new motorized

Territories

....

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press").

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela graphic Messager Ordinance," 1894

Received, November 6, 430 p.m.)

Budapest, Nov. 6.

On the occasion of the ceremon-

Bg Telegraph, Copyright, Tate graphic Messager Ordinance, 1894.

Received, November 6, 4-30. p.m.)

Madrid, Nov. 6. The first session of the Cartes after the October Insurrection

M. Doumergue's inflexible deter, mination to abide by his proposals Is one fixed point in the whirl of Intrigue and rumour. It is known

Tar, the ex-Premier. Count Beth- rumour that the Japanese are try-police brigade was foreshadowed that the Minister of Finance dis-len, who still plays a very importing to drive a wedge between Bri- by the Premier as a means of com- approves of M. Doumergue's tactics ant role In Hungarian political taln and America and say all in asking credits instead of pro-affairs, made a speech, again set- ceeding with the Budget, and be ting forth in tween dislike of anything smack-Hungary's claims to the revision Reuter. ing a dictatorship and the destre of the Treaty of Trianon. not to be charged with the res-

foreign oil companies are acting in occasional form perfect unanimity.

Bethlen said that Hungary re- ponsibility of M. Doumergue's regarded the malatenance of peace signation. hence their vote may be divided.

It is agreed that the tug-of-war will come at the afternoon meet- ing which is likely to be decisive.

Meanwhile the stock market is depressed beneath the spate of conflicting rumours. People are tired of intrigue and business n.

stability is making them impatient and restless.--- Reuter.

WAR INCIDENT RECALLED

Tower Of London Execution

(Special to the “Hong Kong Dally Press").

OIL COMPANY CONTROL

British Protest To Japan

London, Nov. 6.

bating riots.

Gil Robles, the leader of the Catholics strongly attacked the Left Parties urging the severest punishment on the October revo u tionaries. He declared the re-. sponsibility of the riots may even be traced to the highest quarters of the Spanish administration. The lobby interpreted this remark as an allusion to the" President "cf the Republic.

The Monarchist deputies, Cano and Guichoecha who followed Gi Robles were less diplomatic and openly attacked the President of the Republic in connection with the riots.

'ransocean Xua Min.

as one of her. most important du- tles, hence he exclaimed to Europe "enough of terrorism and acts of violence. On the question of the whole revision of the treaty the Hungarian nation is unfted and unanimous in the conviction that

never peace and tranquility w return to receive back her ceded territories. Europe unt Hungary

The historic role of the Hungarian nation is the reconquest of the It is learned at Whitehall that Danube valley. As long as this the Japanese Government have re- is not accomplished, the life of piled to the British protest against the nation is mere vegetation,

the new oficial control of oil companies in Japan under, which the oil companies are required to keep stocks above stated figures wie oficial control is imposed on

Nanking, Nov. 6. Prices. It is gathered thất the

The Executive, Yuan to-day ac- Japanese reply is unsatisfactory.cepted the resignation of Mr. Kuo There are no treaty grounds for Chun Tao, Political Vice-Minister obfection, but the British, United of Industry, who is at present States and Netherlands Govern- touring Europe studying industrial ments have pointed out such treat- ment in an important industry is unjust Reuter

"We proclaim that terror and vio lence in Central Europe must end, When once the conscience of the- world is aroused and Europe has recognised this great moral effort of Hungary, it is time for the re- vision for which Hungary prays will come."- Fransocean Kuo Min.

Line-on whose staff. Lody served before the War-has been suspend-- ed above Lody's memorial the un-

EGYPTIAN CABINET

RESIGNATION

Alexandria, Nov. 8.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

conditions.

CHINA

ELECTION DAY IN AMERICA

Intense Interest Created

Miss Megan's speech might be taken to mean that Mr. Llovd George is at the paint of disclosing

in the Senate and retain the pre- with leading Welsh Liberals at specific cases, notably that of the sent strength in the House of Re- | Criccieth and meditating a good Anglican Bishop of Japan, who is“ presentatives and even hope to deal upon the right course for not allowed to visit an island". capture the Republican key to the Welsh Liberals in the present all-which is in his diocese.

Reuter. States of Pennsylvania and Vertical situation. mont which have become the main battlefield of the "New Deal."

Thousands of extra police are guarding 3,500 polling stations in California in consequence of fears of bloodshed and trand. Mr. 8in- clair has organised flying squads of lawyers to help persons whose rights in the vote are challenged following allegations that oppon- ents of tên thousand voters had

illegally registered at Los Angeles alone.

New Ashford, Massachusetts, was the first township to com- plete the ballot; all thirty-eight toters favouring a Republican can- didate and State Governor, but a Democrat candidate for the Sen-

ate.

Interest in New York is very in- tense. A quarter of the registered votes were cast three hours after opening. Four thousand uniform- ed police are on duty-Reuter.

US. ELECTION RIOTS

Fatal Street Affray

Hazleton, Pa, Nov. 5. Three persons were shot dead and two died in hospital, while Mr. Ku Cheng Kan, member of the C.E.C., has been appointed eight, including five women were Administrative, Vice-Minister or wounded in a serious Federal election riot at Kelayres mining Industry, while Mr. Liu Wel Chih, town, with six hundred voters five the present incumbent, becomes miles from Hazleton..... Political Vice-Minister of Industry, -Reuter

(By Telegraph, Copyright," Tele- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1802.

Received, November 5; 4.30 p.m.). Berlin, Nov. 6. The tragic fate of the famous velling of which took place on German naval officer, Hans Lody, Tuesday when the bell was rung "who was shot as a spy in the for the first time for half an hour. Tower of London at the beginning The memorial consists of a of the war will henceforth be re-figure larger than life, represent called to the memory of the citizing a knight with closed visor, resignation of the Cabinet. It isparently refers to the report that a Republican leader. ens of Luebeck by the tolling of and the task of ringing the bell a bell on the date of his death on will be entrusted to the oldest November 6 every year. The bell pensioner of the Holy Ghost Sal- which has been presented to the lors Home in Luebeck elty by the Hamburg-America Trunancean Buo Min.

King Fuad has accepted the the British Residency. This ap-

understood that Premier Yehin the Residency recently negotiated Pasha intimated to the King that with Ahmez Iwer Pasha, now he is compelled to resign in the chief of the Royal Cabinet and interests of the country owing to hot with the Premier- "unwarrantable interference by Rauter.

A machine gun was fired from a second storey window in the main street and mowed down many marching in a Democratic parade while passing the home of

The police engaged in a battle- with the crowd which threatened to dynamite the house from which the shots were fired. Reuter

the fruits of these meditations. If thing, or, rather a great deal, to - so, however much he may choose | Liberals across the border, expect--- to renounce the right to advise | ally if it were to introduce "the Liberals elsewhere, he cannot put little fellows who make all the forward a policy to Liberals in difference" into the ometal ́do- Wales that will not mean some- claration of policy

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