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NEWS AND COMMENTS FROM THE NORTH Chiang Kai Shek Enthusiastic Over North West

Monument To Nation's Dead

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Shanghai, Nov. 24.

ion of the Generalissimo, is most An exclusive interview given to Important to an agricultural coun- the Central News Agency by Gentry and is the prerequisite to rural eral Chiang Kai Shek in Nan- rehabilitation. He deplated also chang, following his return from an inspection tour of the Northern provinces, is prominently featured

the lack of educational reforms

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1934.

EXPLOSION OF SOVIET DEMANDS CRAWLER TANKS

BOILER

Casualties On The West River

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Nov. 29.

A boller explosion aboard the steam launch Kung Yuen caused the death of the pilot, the injury of ave persons and the missing of ten person's, while the vessel with

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C.E.R. Sale Parleys Delayed

Moscow, Nov. 21. Despite the detailed statement given by Tass on October 31, con- cerning the actual position, of negotiations for the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway, incorrect

FOR INFANTRY

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London, Nav. 12.

To enable infantry to advance in face of machine-guns, an armoured bot has been invented. It is pro pelled forward by a tiny motor.

This will hold a Hight machine-. a passenger junk in tow was pass-information is said to be still cur- ing through the Kum Chuk rapids rent in the Japanese and Man him much faster than if he tried gunner lying flat, and will carry ou the West. River on Tuesday churian press regarding the pro-to crawl, and with far less ex- evening.

gress of the negotiations.

The steam launch, owned by the Fook Shing Company, was used in towing passenger Junks, between Canton and Dowshing on the West River near Wuchow. With a junk under tow, the steam launch was negotiating the Kam Chuk Rapids with difficulty owing to the strang

In most of these provinces, Ex-current, and the skipper of the cepting the Boy Scouts all the launch ordered full steam ahead. children he met during his tour

The boller exploded under pres- were most low spirited and physi- sure of steart, it is believed. In

any

a few days ago in the local press. The generalissimo's comments embraced a wide variety of sub-cally miserable, jects including economic. financial, Continuing his criticism of de- political, educational, meral and

fects. General Chiang considered administrative conditions in the oplum and exorbitant taxes as the ten' provinces which he visited. most deadly enemies of the peo- General Chiang's itinerary took ple. Excepting in a few provinces him-traveling for the most part which have carried out the reso- lutions of the National Financial by air-through Hupeh, Honan, Shensi, Shansi, Shantung. Hopel. Conference certain provinces have Kansu, Ningshia. Charhar

and not touched upon the problem of Sulyan Expressing himself In abolition of these miscellaneous general terms. he described his devies at all." In conclusion ho impressions more optimistic made an eloquent plea for than pessimistic and did not con- co-operation from the provincial more ceal his enthusiasm, or his con- and local authorities, declaring fidence, that judging from pre- that China can have cause for op-

as

vailing conditions in the north | timism if every one has the de- and the northwest a bright future termination" to work and to suc- unmistakably is in store for this cred... country.

Good Progress

On the question of progress. General Chiang cited

Shensi,

Kansu Shantung. Sulyaan and

MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN

event, "' the master of the launch, Chen Hon, found that his vessel was unable to tow the junk over the rapids and had to anchor for a short while. Thèn another steam launch have into view, and the Kung Yuen, asked for assis- tance. The explosion occurred on board the Kung Yuen when the two launches were towing the tow-boat. It was fortunate that Kung Yuen was some distance from the tow- wise the casualties would be worse, boat and the other launch, other- The pilot was near the boller and died before the launch was towed

to Canton. The owners of the launch declared that their loss is about $20.000.

GOLD FOUND

shansi as examples of what could The gallant defence of Chinese WASTE

soldiers in Shanghai in 1932 wl). be recalled by the dedication of a memorial at Miadhangchen, which will take place on the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Bhang- hai on the night of January 28. beady three years ago.

It wil be remembered that Mlaohangchen, the village in the outer suburbs of Shanghai, was the scene of one of the bloodfest engagements between the 87th Division of the 5th Route Army, and the Japanese invading forces. in a combined attack from land. sea, and air. The scars

It appears that, with regard to a number of conditions of sale, the Japanese shows great indexibility and lack of desire to meet certain natural demands of the Soviet. This refers to the desire of the USSR. to obtain guarantees for the payment of the purchase price, Manchukuo obligations guaranteed which is proposed in the form of

by Japan. Unfortunately, Japan" has not changed her position con-

publication of the October 31 re- cerning this question since the

port.

posure, than in the normal advance where he had to run or walk-for- ward upright,

Using an armoured crawler"

better chance of getting within of this kind Ee may have a far

close

machine-gunner ensconced behind range of the defending

cover..

certainly deserve serious considera- The possibilities of the "crawler".

tion. It has the advantage of its forerunner of offering an even low- er and smaller target.

It is only about 7ft. long, less than a yard wide, and stands only knee-high. It is propelled by a motor about 4 h.p.

Against Soviet contentions of a purely business nature, the Japan- ese advance the principle of While travelling along the road ** trust " for Manchukuo and a the occupant sits comfortably in difficulties arising in connectioning the battlefeld changes to a promise to "mediate" in case of lils "perambulator." but on reach- with Manchukuo payments. More prone over, the Japanese, particularly the Japan-Manchurian press, are at- tempting to represent the Soviet demand as an expression of mis- Manchukuo and Japan trust and almost as an insult to

Arbitration in Disputes

As to the question of "mistrust," it is quite clear that the Soviet would not demand the Japanese guarantee if it did not believe in

ON the effectiveness of this guarantee, and if it did not expect that the Japanese Government, in the in-

GROUNDterests of Japan herself, would not

Coolie Discovers Dust

position with his light machine-gun pointing ahead.

-The machine has been initially designed for a single man, but, at- cording to report, a slightly wider but no higher type to carry two men is under consideration.

Ever since the war soldiers have been revolving the problem of how to help the infantry forward. Nine years ago the original one-man tank was designed by Major Martal,

and was followed by one designed by Mr. Carden, which developed into the Carden-Loyd tankette.

Large Tanks Vulnerable permit anyone to fail in the ful- These, in 1923, became infantry filment of obligations guaranteed machine-gun vehicles, and were by Japan. Thus, the Soviet side often most effectively used for an assumes that the Japanese guaran-in-fighting" role. But the au- tee would secure normal function-thorities frowned on this uncon- ing of the agreement.

ventional mode of attack, and the ordinary Carden-Loyd was relegat ed to being a mere machine-gun carrier, the gun being dismounted for fring.

There are disadvantages in em-

Singapore, Nov. 21, Being led by the same desire to The accidental discovery of gold secure beforehand that, In the in- dust in a vacant plece of land interests of consolidation of normal Argyle Road. Penang, caused a

relations between the USSR. and number of Indian coolles to start Japan, conflicts and disputes aris-

an extensive digging campaigning during the fulfilment of theploying comparatively large tanks

during the week-end.

be done for the welfare of the people despite lack of adequate financial resources, I only the au- thorities had the strong deter mination to do conscientious work What strikes one most; the gen- eraitsimo sald, is that a shrunken provincial treasury has not delay- ed the Shanst and Sulyuan au thorities in reconstruction work, the Tatung-Fuchow Light Rallway in Shansi which has been built by soldier labour being a noteworthy example. Satisfaction prompted him also to mention" Selpuan, where, General Chiang said, peace

of war the road between Penang and and orderliness reign. Aside from have now been erased from the Tanster Roads and, while part of much progress made along the peaceful, smiling countryside and it is a playing ground, a portion's lines of agricultural development, the trees, grass and buildings have used by laundrymen to dry clothes. woollen industries, breeding 0: sprung up anew.

But the bitterIt was in this latter portion that ponies, establishment of granarles, struggle of the heroic defenders

some dozen coolies worked hard to co-operatives and pasturage will be commemorated in perpe- stitutes, the generalissimo said tuity by a tomb now being built that even simple equipment and to the fallen soldiers on the furniture, orderly and spotlessly clean, in all the Suiyuan Govern- | and" died. ment offices, can look very digni- Acd.

ground for which they had fought

Chinese Design

Planned by a Chinese architect,

The land lies in that section of

discover further traces of the gold. They dug up the surface of the examined the deposits after sifting ground, washed it carefully and

out the dirt. But there appeared to be little reward for their labours. Around noon they had given up the job apparently as unlucrative,

been similarly employed, was un- and one of the women, who had

derstood to say that they had found only "little" gold dust

sale agreement should not become a source of new complications be- tween the two states, the Soviet has also advanced the demand for arbitration of cases of possible

an im-

differences regarding the deliveries of goods, or the calculation of sums due to the rallway. In case of an agreement not being reached con- cerning the election of

that such be appointed by any partial arbiter, the Soviet proposes

foreign chamber of commerce, of persons having good international reputation (Chambers or Com- merce of 'Britain, or United States, etc), which should be stipulated in the agreement.

Arsenal Converted

and constructed by Chinėse build- Generai Chiang observed thaters, the monument will be in the the arsenal in Shansi has been form of a sword. The monument turned into a factory for manu- | building itself supported by 2 facturing general useful articles three-decked granite terrace, is a such as tractors, parts for rall-solid rectangular hall built en- way coaches. lamps, electric fans, tirely of granite with one entrance probably so little that it did not cedure of arbitration with the par-

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as an infantry-assisting arm. The size of such machines makes them unduly vulnerable, especially if their speed' is curtailed.

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As they are 'costly they are, in- evitably few. One battalion of tanks to a division would not go far to meet the needs of twelve in- fantry battalions.

Thus the thought of many prac-

criginal tankette, and they have tical soldiers has swung back to the

lamented that the practice of using it as an infantry "infighter " was cut short so abruptly..

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Appeal for Goodwill The Japanese object to the pro- Justify their carrying on.

ticipation of a foreign umpire, In- pumps, weights and measures, in front and small openings near.

It appeared that originally a needles, and

stead, they propose to invite numerous other the celling. In the middle of the

Chinese, digging for worms, came umpire a representative of the things. General expenses for hall will be a sunken well in which

(Special Air Mail Service) maintaining the factory are being is placed a stone coffin represent-cidentally. As soon as he realised Affairs, or of the Ministry of across the gold dust quite ac- Japanese Ministry. of Foreign

London, Nov. 12. kopt very low, yet efficient ad- ing the Tomb of the Unknown

Brigadier Orford 8. Cameron, hia lucky find, he kept on digging Trade. This proposal was natur- ministration is in clear evidence. | Soldier. On the walls"will be me-

D.B.O., to-day completes the tenure and gathered, it is stated, about ally declined, since Japan cannot of his appointment aa Brigadier, Kansu Province, despite its tur- morial tablets commemorating "the moll in the past, has opened

$15 worth of dust. But he was not be recognized as a disinterested Royal Artillery, at the headquar- a various events connected with the

to be found among those who way for future reconstruction Sino-Japanese hostilities and the

"third party" in a possible dispute ters of the Southern Command, "prospected" the land, so appar- between the USSR. and Man- through its efforts in suppressing resistance put up by the 19th and

and is succeeded by Colonel Hugh ently he must have realised that chukuo. banditry and disbanding super- 5th Route Armies against the

R. 8. Massy, D.S.O., M.C., from the the land was not gold-bearing but fluous troops, while as to Shan-Japanese Invasion of

After pointing out the desirabl. Greater

Senior Officers' School in Belgaumi. tung, the generalissimo expressed Shanghal. The memorial building bad merely been the dumping ty that the CE should not be

The latter's artillery service, himself as gratified with the high itself will be viewed best from the place for some gold-smith's refuse

utilized as a source of conflicts be-apart from that with R.A. units, efficiency of district administration main road looking down through Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, owner of the tagonistic to the cause of peace

This suggestion was advanced by tween the two countries and an- has been with the 1st Battery of and discipline of the militia corps a long vista lined by trees on both

the Northern Nigeria Regiment, as which renders signal service to sides. Only granite stone, rela-vacant lot, who did not think it at generally, Soviet circles express the

adjutant at the 4th East Lanca- the province. Irrigation projects | forced concrete, iron and bronze

all likely that the land was gold- hope that the Japanese Govern-shire Brigade, TF, as staff' cap- in Shantung have been brought to will be used in the construction of bearing. Until he was told, Mr.ment will prove its -a high order and the paper in- the memorial which will cost well Cheng Ean had no idea that the securing in this way the satisfac-major, RA in Gallipoli, Egypt" Who has retired from the office of under another. The Royal Empire

will, tain, staff officer, and brigade dustry has made rapid strides over $100,000 and is being built ground was being dug up by atory conclusion of the negotiations.

party of "prospectors who had

* ahead Regarding Shensi, the with popular subscriptions,

generalissimo stated that much

attention has been directed to river conservancy work in the province and efforts made In oplum suppression. Shenst is «do- ing all it can to provide suitable training and general · education för disabled soldiers.

Co-ordination Necded

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Dlet on

At a meeting or the

COLONIAL OFFICE

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CHAIRMANSHIP DIVIDED

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London, Noy. 12. It is an unusual procedure for a society to dine under one chair- MEN and afterwards deliberate

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London, Nov. 12. Sir Reginald Laurence Antrobus, Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod Society, however, on Monday had and Ireland, with, the VIII and

of the Most Distinguished Order Bir John Chancellor to preside over IX. Army Corps, 5th and 31st Divisions, and as staff officer, R.A.,

Saint Michael and Saint Eastern Command, Naini Tal Heiving member of the Colonia!

George, is, it is believed, the oldest its dinner and Lord Mersey in the

chair at its meeting. has been a 0.8.0.2, an instructor office. He entered the department at the Quetta Staff College, and a College. He was educated at Brad-- student at the Imperial: Defence

in 1877:

Geld and Woolwich.

of

This division of the chairman- ship is the rule with the Royal Empire Society. At its monthly. meeting a distinguished visitor presides, but at dinner the Society feels more at home if it has its own Chairman of Council to guide It.

be avaliable. While the foreign

He was appointed Gentleman Kners are subsidised-in some cases

Usher of the Blue Rod in 1929. the national Treasury having pro- and away the largest fleet in those 'vided most of the money for their

Colonel Fercy M. Medili, DBO.. This was the year in which the On the whole, he noted that waters. Now that foreign owners construction with little expectation Wednesday afternoon, the vice-nery at the School of Artillery on

becomes Chief Instructor in Gun- late Earl Buxton was installed as

Chancellor of the Order. much progress has been made in have "shown their hands”—for { of being repaid, there is no sugges- | president of the Benate, Arthur Salisbury Plain. He is Chief In- The association between them, all the provinces in road construe- most of them have been busy turn-

tion that the new British liners Hari Grelser was elected president structor (Survey) at the school, however, went back much farther. working out new ships-the merged shall be subsidised. All that the of the Senate as successor to Dr.

The Chairman of Council, Bir tion and public health However, one common falut with British company has launched & Government is doing is to loan the Rauschning, who recently retired new Commandant, Brigadier Lord was) became private secretary to bourne representing the Bociety and changes his post under the Mr. Reginald Antrobus (as he then Arthur Welgall, is now, in Mele all those provinces is that while new liner of upwards of 80,000 tons necessary sums at a little less than for health reasons Greiser will Douglas Graham Colonel Medin Earl Buxton when, as Mr. Sydney at the centenary celebrations. Els each province is pushing ahead its rose which will cross the Atlantic the current commercial rate and also take charge of foreign affairs succeeds Colonel R. C. Prance, Buxton, he was made Under-1 place was taken by the acting reconstruction programme in its in four days. It is intended to that capital, as well as interest is ministry own way, co-ordination is lacking order a alater ship and these two to be repaid. The Cunard White Transocean Rio Min

D.8.0., who to-day completes four Secretary for the Colonies in 1892. chairman, Sir John Chancellor. years in the appointment.” He Together with the King of Arms Few societies of the kind, cân between provinces. Economy in vessels will do the work which has Star Limited is getting "cheep

commanded the 3rd Light Brigade, and relate, Bir Reginald was show such remarkable expansion time expenses, and personnel :itherto been done by three. In money," but not "money for no- would be effected, if all the pro- the Act of Parliament which thing."

RA, and was made colonel on responsible for the conduct of the as the Royal Empire Society un vacating the command and be annual service of the Order in der its original style, the Royal vinces would co-operate In their provided money for the resumption "reconstruction ___ projects Another work on the first ship, the

came a member of the RA Com-St. Paul's.

Colonial Institute, It was formed malttee. He was formerly a com- The service, in fact, was develop ri 1868. shortcoming in the Northwest, is "Queen Mary," which had to be the negligence of the problems of stopped owing to the disorganisa

is War service includes operations own efforts. He always led the pany commander at the Academy.ed largely through Sir Reginald's anorestation, and river consertion of the bill market, reference

against the Mohmands and Batis procession of the Enights Grand vancy. Afforestation, in the opin- was definitely made to the second

and duty in Iraq and Persia.

Buch, in general terms, is the shipping altuation. British owners are not downhearted, but, on the contrary, are showing fine courage in keeping their existing ships em cleat and in ordering new vessela

WELL ON THEIR WAY Husband "One more payment and the furniture's ours."

Wife Good! Then we can throw it out and get some new

Cross

an income of £540, it has grown Beginning with 275 members and to a membership of 18,230, with income of nearly £27,000