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TENSE ANXIETY IN

NORTH CHINA

Troop Movements Inside Great Wall

Whhe North China is waiting to see where the next Japanesė blow will fall, no Rghting has actually occurred so far. Tientsin Is outwardly calm, but feelings of extreme anxiety are prevalent in foreign and Chinese circles.

General Ho Ying-ching refused the Japanese demands because they were beyond” the possibility of acceptance and he has in the meantime gone to the capital to discuss the matter with Chinese leaders. It is suggested that the demands were presented by the assistant Japanese Mitary Attache without the consent of his superiors. Hence various Japanese sources are strenuously minimis- ing the seriousness of the situation' without specifically repudiating the demands.

There is extreme panic in Pelping where the general exodus of refugees continues, the railway passengers traffic having been trebled within twenty four hours. Nervousness is increased by re-

ports of Japanese troop movements, inside the Great Wall, while it is stated that à demand has been made for one of the double track lines оп the Tientsin-Tongshan section for transportation of Japanese troops

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London, June 13. Banner headings in the boldest type on all front pages of the papers dealing with the Sino- Japanese crisis is the sensation of the day. Careful enquiries. now- ever, by Reuter show that best in -formed circles regard the situation

more calmly.

and passenger traffic on the rail- way has been trebled within twenty four hours. Meanwhile nervous- ness is increased by persistent re- ports of Japanese troop move-

ments.

It was stated in' reliable Chin- ese circles yesterday that 日 de- tachment of several hundred While admittedly further details Japanese troops arrived at Kupei- must be awalted. It is pointed out kow from Jehol and some advan. that there are two keys to the ced as far as Nantienmen, four problem which have long been re-miles Inside the Great Wall. They

movements

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE –14, 1935.

DIFFERENCES

IN TIBET

Mr. Williamson As Mediator

Simla, June 13.

CURRENCY LOAN BOND

DISTRIBUTION

Ease Conditions In Shanghai

Mr. Frederick Williamson, Poli- tical Agent in Sikkim, is proceed- ing to Lhasa in August on the invitation .of the Tibetans to | [Special to the "Hong Kong Dally negotiate a settlement between the Tibet, Government and the Tash! Lama.

THE TASHI LAMA ·

It is understood that the latter desires restoration of his temporal power and "revenues of Shishatse Province, while Tibet desires his return but to exercise only spiritual authority.

Mr. Williamson, who has been to Tibet in 1933, speaks the language.

-cognised. The first is that the commandeered the local militia Japanese fear Russian penetration and impressed them lato service i. Sinklang and Mongolia with the as labourers. This, added to the prevalence of Sovlet agents in previous report of NorthTM ChinaWhile the danger at through Shanhaikuan and-arrival-Reuter... a Russo-Japanese war is not Year of new detachments in Tientsin, ed, the Japanese dread for com- accounts for the widespread belief that the Japanese Army is prepar- ing to strike if its wishes are not completely met,

munist propaganda, is notorions, With a view to safeguarding Man- chukuo, Japan must control Inner Mongolfa where the Mongol Prin, ces are latterly disposed to turn aside from their former friend!-

ness to Japan. With this object Japars must be secure in North China

to suppress Kuomintang propaganda and incitement to banditry in Manchukuo to create

AIR RECONNAISANCE

Pres" (Copyright).1-

'Shanghai, Jutie (7. With no more banks closing their doors and the authorities willing to lend a helping hand to needy Institutions, optimism was express- ed by Chinese circles yesterday regarding the future financial con- dition in Shanghai.

nounced by the Ministry of Fin ance on the night of the 5th. The regulations read:

1-In case of suspension of bust- ness by any modern-style Chinese bank or native bank, the Ministry of Finance will appoint a special agents to take charge, in co-opera- tion with the Chinese.... Bankers' Association or the Native Bankers Guild, of the liquidation. For The special committee recently those banks which have been or- formed by the Ministry of Fin-dered to liquidate by court, the ance for the purpose of 'distribut- Ministry of Finance will also have. ing the $25,000,000 in currency to appoint a special agent to in- bonds, 1935) to the needy native vestigate and report to the Minis- banks met again yesterday and try as the liquidation of the bank carefully considered the securities proceeds. in the way of title-deeds, commo- dities and bonds offered by these Institutions. Many loan applicants | obtained their 'bonds yesterday.

With these bonis. the banks car

only obtain about 80 to 80 per cent. of their face value. Those who offered real estate as security. have requested the committee to recognize at least 70 per cent, of Its value. It is reported that since the majority of securities were real estate, which is suffering s serious setback, the committee is exercising great care in determin- ing their values.

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE The Native Bank Supervisory Committee consisting of Mr. Hsu Kan vice-minister of Finance, as chairman, and Messrs. Wang Hsiao Lai Tu Yueh Sen. Ku Y! Kui

and Chin Jen Ching as members, were kept busy in conference both during and fater the Dragon Boat Festival. the second settlement day of the Lunar year, at the offices of the Joint Reserve Board of the Native Bankers' Guild on Ningpo

Measures for the relleÍ native banks and stabilization of

cussed. local Anancial conditions were dis-

Rozd.

One further detachment is due at Chingwangtao on Friday and .third is due at Tangku on Satur- LEGATION QUESTION day when the total Japanese troops Much anxiety exists in some in Hopel Province will be 4.000.-- and Legation Guards if military quarters vis-a-vis the Legations | Reuter..

action involving Tientsin and Pel- ping follows. Foreign Powers have

Pulping. June 13. at present the following troops in

The Japanese, military. authori- North-China:-A British battaller authorities that a squadron of 12 ties have noted the Chinese distributed in Peiping and Tier- tn 17 aeroplanes from Jehol will tsin; French troops numbering fy to Peiping to-day or to-morrow The second key is Gen Chiang 1.500 between Peiping and Tien-for the purpose of investigating Kal Sbek's paramount desire

to tsin; small bodies of Italian troops the movements of troops evacuations crush the formidable communist in both cities; and the Americans ting Pelping" movement in Bzechuen to consoli- | have 800 dnfantry,in Tientsin and date prosperity in the Yangtse | 500 marines in Pelping. Valley and a new understanding with Canton, The Nanking Gov- erminent is well aware that it is

a buffer state.

RESISTANCE USELESS »

PEACE OR WAR ISSUE "General Ho Ying Ching rejected the new Japanese demands be- cause they were beyond the pos- sibility of acceptance," was the statement made in oficial circles to Reuter to-day.

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2-Liquidation must be completed within a period of three months dating from the day of suspension; of business, or the day of the pro- clamation of these regulations for those banks which have closed

their doors.

3-During the period of liquida- tion, managers, directors or audi- tors of the banks concerned will be placed under surveillance pend- ing punishment by law if any mis- appropriation or fraud

on their part is discovered.

4-In case the assets at their assessed value are not sufficient to meet the debts, banks established on the basis of limited shares should, according to law. petition to be proclaimed bankrupt, white other banks or those that carry on savings business should impose nimited responsibility on their managers, directors, and share- holders for the settlement of their obligations

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5-During the period of liquida- tion managers, directors, and shareholders assuming unlimited responsibility will not be allowed

to

to leave their place of residence. If any attempt to escape "or transform the property of

the bank under liquidation on their part is discovered, they will be

(SIX REGULATIONS

placed under arrest. Meanwhile, a set of six regula- "The special agent of

the governing liquidation Ministry of Finance to handle the Chinese banks, which, among liquidation of banks should ob It is learned that the planes are other thinks, call for the appoint- serve provisional rules and regu unlikely to arrive to-day, but to-ment by the Ministry of Finance lations governing settlement of morrow, thus coinciding with the of an official liquidator for each debts among merchants.-- presentation of credentials as bank under quidation was 10- Japanese

Uhina United Press (by mail). Ambassador Ariyoshi at Nanking.

by Mr.

diplomatic

PEIPING EXODUS

Where is 210 immediate threat The exodus of nervous Chinese to British interests, at least none south-bound trains being packed Heater's residents continued this mornings envisaged at the moment, says Correspon- with refugees. since Monday

dent, and whatever may be the An unconfirmed report says that ultimate outcome of the present cop-trains-and one

twelve Japanese Japanese action it appears there is armoured to question. at present of say to the demilitarised zone. train passed through Shanhaikwan (reaty 'breach.

"

Impossible to resist the Japanese Army in Pelping and Tientsin and are content to accept temporary defeat and bide time. In other

If the Japanese insist upon obedience, fighting may commence words Nanking's attitude in the

The demands were presented by

in North China at any moment. present crisis appears to be only Colonel, Takahashi, assistant to

In the meantime, Chinese lead- an extension of the policy pro-the claimed in May 1832 to allow the who, it is suggested, acted without Japanese Military Attache.

ers are conferring without inter ruption seeking ways and means outlying areas to follow their own authority from his superiors. Hence

to meet this new threat. Some devices while-concentrating-deve various Japanese sources are stren- lopment of Central

see no alternative but acceptance- and South nously minimising the seriousness China.

1 the test demands from Japan. of the situation without specifical ly repudiating the demands.

Inteed is China's Government though they consider them pru itself agreed to the demilitarisa-foundly unreasonable, while others Chinese circles very closely the next move of the missioner of Chahar, this morning tion must at present be considered are watching Ching Teh-chuan, Civil Com-tion. demand by Japan, the ques-

are reportedly urging the Govern Japanese militarists whereop it 18 called on Major Takahashi in con- as a primarily domestic one be-

ment to abandon Communist-sun- felt depends the issue of peace crrection with the Changper in-tween Japan and China.

pression wars and endeavour to war in North China-

SEEK" a reconciliation with Russi Reuter.

Tre object is to institute joint don with regard to preparations, to

Reports are circulating in Lon-Bino-Russian action to deal with remove the British Embassy to

the Japanese menace.. Roster Nanking but these appear to be completely unfounded.— Senator...

Best Informed etrcles therefore stress the double Importance of Sir Frederick Lelch-Ross' mission. The Tokyo statement that Japan will not partake in an international nancial conference in Nanking in September is regarded as super- erogatory in 'oficial circles. which emphasise that Great Britain ney- er proposed such a conference mor appears likely to do su Reuter,

It

CHANGPEI INIDENT

cident, Reliable reports state that he was prepared to offer regrets DEMAND ON RAILWAY

for the detention of the Japanese Petping, June 13,

in Changpet on June 5, but he was is authoritatively learned told that it was too late to settle that the Japanese military au- the incident in that manner and negutlations for settlement will thorities demanded one track, of the Tientsin-Tangshan section, open shortly with the representa- the railway for exclusive

of General Sung Japanese militarists for transpor- ton of troops, that section being double-tracked.

use

It is understood that Mr. Ying Tang, director of the Pelping-Muk- den Railway. is proceeding from Nanking to. Tientsin to discuss the

matter with the Japanese.- Reuter.

tive

Reuter.

Cheh-

FOREIGN TROOPS

Washington, June 13. While there is no official state- ment of the American attitude in believed here that the United the Sino-Japanese situation, it is

States diplomatic mission to China, now being raised to the rank of Embassy, wii be transferred to Nanking:

Treaty, for the protection of U.S."

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BISSON'S STATEMENT

LONDON REFORT

London, June 12 Reports from Peiping state that the new Japanese demands have caused a semi-panic and have re- | sulted in the exodus of crowds of divilians to the South.It is re- to give an serial demonstration ported that the Japanese tntend over the city to-morrow (June 13).ty-one demands.". Police have warned the population to remain calm. Midnight has passed without any overt action to enforce the ultimatum Reuter.

TENSE SITUATION

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LIBYAN DESERT TRAGEDY

Camels Die Of Thirst

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(Special to the "Hong Kong

***Daily Press") Telegraph, Copyright, Tale. graphic Marsay## Ordinance, Received, June 13. 7.30 p.m.).

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Rome, June 13.

A tragic fate befal a caravan of four men and 68 camels in the to desert, socording

· London, Jurie 12. The decision of the Internation- | Libyan al Tin Committee to increase the despatches received here on Thurs

day: The caravan had left Horda oasis and after a long trek acrONS. the desert the water supply became When the caravan

quotas by five per cent, has dis- appointed the London market who expected an increase of ten per

cent, especially in view of the de-exhausted.. crease of stocks coupled with the reached al Gasa it was found to present good consumption.

have run dry.. Two men with

The news is causing brokers to talk of "spot" tin at higher levels, while some fear the backward

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movement will further widen the increase in quotas is regarded. to be tasuficient to meet the ur- gent "spot" demand 24 Reuter.

An earlier cable stated that the International Tin Committee de- cided to recommend to the signa tory Governments that the quotas months beginning July 1 be axed at 50 per cent, for the three

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eight camels succeeded in reaching the next oasis, but when they re- turned with fresh water suppiles to el Gasa they found the carcases of sixty camel which had all died

of thirst, while no trace could be discovered of the two men · left behind. It is assumed that they rapacious tribes of Chills who have have been robbed and murdered by

Transocean Ẩuo Min. been infecting that region lately. -

GIANT CLIPPER ON TRIAL FLIGHT

Rough Weather Test

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San Francisco, June 13, London, June 13. The Pan-American Airways giant London silver prices to-day were from here on a four thousands flying clipper is now on the way unchanged as follow:-

miles flight to Midway Island. She June 12 June 18 is making a trip to test her pow~ ..32-13/16 32-13/16 ers in unsettled conditions and ..33-1/16 33-1/16 took off at midnight (British Sum-

Spot........ Forward

London on New York cross ratemer Time). Knowing that poor at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9406 com- weather is ahead she will make a pared with 4.9400 at closing yes short, stop at Hawall which is the terday.

half way distance. A wireless message from the plane four hours after departure stated that every- thing aboard was all right Reuter:

BETHLEHEM STEEL

New York, June 12 The belief that certain secret protocols are attached to the so- called Sino-Japanese Tangki Truce of May, 1933, was expressed to-day ́ in a report to the Foreign Policy Association from Mr. T. A. Bisson, hurriedly summoned to Tiantain who quotes diplomatie quarter in by General Uematsu for the Peiping as being of the opinion ostensible purpose" of reporting substance of Japan's famous "twen Kalgan on June 5 of four civilian that these protocols embody the upon the arbitrary arrests" at

New York, June 12.1 The Bethlehem Steel Company This view, according to Mr. travelling in unlicensed lorries, change Commission an application employees of the Kwantung Army has filed with the Securities Ex- Bisson, would go far in explaining They

were arrested by Chinese to float $55,000,000 worth of ek per the importance attached to the troops under the command of Tangku Truce by the Japanese General Sung Cheh-yuan, Govern- authorities, and the otherwise 1

or of Charger. explicable references to this Trace which accompanied the recent de mands would also supply the rea son for Nanking's long list of con- cesalons to Japan alace 1933,

These concessions include re.

TIENTSIN ANXIETY

Tentsin. June. 13. Most complete calm is outward ing prevailing in Tientsin, but feelings of extreme anxiety are prevalent in foreign and Chinese circles. A tour of the whole city. however, revealed no signs of milf. tary préparation excepting three small field pieces landed from the Japanese destroyers along the Japanese bund and several pieces of barbed wire entanglements on

HO VISITS NANKING spare ground in one district?

Peiping, June, 13. · Although the Japanese Consular General Ho Ying-ching left.

Thus the necessity of a Marine authorities deny that the situation Petping during the night by trat guard for the Peiping Legation has taken a fresh turn-for-the to Nanking to consult the Govern- will be removed. It is further worse, commercial circles. foreign ment regarding the new Japanese understood that the US.. Infantry. and Chinese are gravely concern-pressure. He travelled by the regiment which has been main ed, and it is reported that the new Pelping-Hankow Railway to avoldtained at Tientsin under the Boxer demands are agitating the banks. touching at Tientsin.

According to additional reports FOREIGN REPORTS

High officials, interviewed by nationals, will be voluntarily re- received here late this evening," the Reports from usually reliable Reuter, declare that he will be moved outside the new Japanese Sino-Japanese situation is now foreign circles state that the returning within a few days. The area in order to avert a Japanese more serious than ever. The vision of tarifs in Japan's favour Japanese demanded unrestricted officials are very gloomy and it request for withdrawal of this growth of tension follows upon restoration of through railway

additional Japanese use of the Peiping Raliway between seems certain that Ching is facing force.

demands į traffic between Peiping and Tongshan and Chingwantao. This a most serious crials since the Other powers with treaty troops upon China, which are a sequel to Mukden; resumption of postal report is supported by the depar- | Sino-Japanese war in Shanghai. in these two cities are understood the vigorous Japanese protest to communications with Manchukua. ture to Chingwantan of Mr. Naka- A Nanking message says that to be acting likewise,

Nanking over the detention and etc. General Ho Ying/ching 18 riving Diplomatic circles here believe imprisonment of four Japanese In constantly referring to the in the evening md he pediate that as soon as the new territories special service-men" at Changpel, Tangku Truce, the Japanese au-

expected to enter into con-are consolidated the Japanese Charhar, and the alleged anti-thorities, under this interpreta ference with the Government Army will move in, probably be Japanese movement there,

tion, afe in effect demanding the readers who are anxiously awaiting fore the end of the year—

Japanese military authorities are

fulfilment of additional pledges the latest information from the Reuters

reported to be insisting tona

which Nanking has hitherto been north

Chinese reply to the latest de-nable to carry out- mands by midnight to-day.

Retter. Chinese Government has reported- ly warned General Ho Ying-ching Minister of War, now in Pelping, to refuse to comply with this new Titimatum.

rawa, Angio-Franco secretary at tached to the Japanese garrison headquarters.

Another rumour from a foreign source states that the Japanese demanded a military alliance with

China Reuter,

AWAITING NEXT BLOW

Pelping. June 13. North China is now waiting to see where the next Japanese blow will fall The exodus continues

Reuter.

LONDON INTEREST

London, June, 12. Developments in North China have aroused the greatest interest in London and the authorities are giving the situation their closest

JAPANESE GARRISON

Felping, June 13. The Japanese garrison in Tient sin has been increased by 700 men who arrived, at Tangku yesterday. | attention.

The

OFFICER SUMMONED

Although they were released the following day, the Kwantung Army is highly incensed at the arreste which are regarded as symptoma tic of the strong anti-Japanese sentiment throughout Charhar Ileuter.

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cent.sinking fund bonds. Heuters

OPEN DOOR IN

CHINA

New York, June, 12. in expressing the option that the Foreign trade circles are frank

"Open Door" in North China ap- pears to be closing to no more than a parrow allt. The cause t not far to seek, they explain, It is the steady extension of Japan ese influence

Washington, June 12.. The United States Government contmues silent regarding the The prospect is accepted here North China altuation, but officials with equanimity because the his are following developments with toric stand of the United States the closest interest and with some for an "Open Door" In China has apprehension. Mr Phillips Ad never broth any exceptionally sistant Secretary of State, big slice of business. watchful and waiting, and Mr. Cordell Hull the Secretary of State, a tight-lipped

videat Interest has been aroused by Mr. Bisson's statement,

rentain June 18. Lieut. Col. Mateul, Japanese; re- | reported earlier siden, oficer at Kairan, bag been | Router

The prevailing attitude is that any embroliment In the seething kettle of Far Eastern rivalries would be a doubtful price to par for the protection of business of current magnitude, Reute