1935-06-15 — Page 9

REPRESENTATIONS TO THE POWERS

China Alleges Treaty. Breach By Japan

London, June 14. Mr. Quo Tui Chi, Chinese "Ambassador, called at the Foreign office in connection with the Japanese invasion of North China. Details of the conversation are not available, but it is understood that China is making urgent representations to the Western Po- wers complaining of flagrant breach of the Nine-Power Treaty.

Well-informed circles believe, that the quiescence of the Powers encouraged the Japanese Army to-go further than originally planned. Information in London is that China has now made 1 plain to all that she can make no further concessions to Japan, This would open the way for protests to Japan by Western Powers which is impossible while China is surrendering to every fresh Japanese demand.

Japanese business circles are very uneasy regarding the unfa- vourable reactions abroad that may ensue from the intransigence of the Japanese Army. It la note- worthy. however, that Japanese exchange rates remain unaffected. Japanese and Chinese bonds re- ceded slightly, but no more than by precautionary marking down as is usual at all times of Far Eastern disturbances.-

SEPARATIST MOVEMENT IN NORTH CHINA

Japanese Officer's Statement"

Peiping, June 14.. Major Takahashi, the Japanese Military Attache, interviewed by Reuter, declared that he did not take seriously the reports of separ- atist activities in

North China. The Japanese authorities would not assocate any faction against the governmert otherwise, but they would see to implementing of their wishes themselves.

He refused to commit himself on the subject of the last demand to General Ho Ying-ching to put in writing the acceptance of all demands made. but he did not deny I contenting himself by saying "that's a very delicate question."

Major Takahashi declared that all the Japanese demands concern- ing North China had been either carried out or was in process of being carried out. The Chahar incident was not settled. but no demands have been made yet by Japanese who were whom to deal with. The matter. however, would be taken up very shortly.

updecided

He admitted hat some Japanese troops have arrived at Kupeikow and would probably coine as far as Miyun. but he was without of- Befal information. He declared that he was ignorant of the re- ported troop movements through Shanhaikuan.-- Heuter.

TO DESTROY AUTHORITY OF NANKING

Political OpportunitiesTM

At Hand

ON THE MOVE

It is confirmed in foreign sources that the Shanhaikuan troop trains containing the Kwangtung Army mixed brigade penetrated as far as Lanchow. but returned to- wards Shanhaikuan and are now encamped inside the Wali,

A detachment of Japanese troops arrived at Chingwangtao, of which the main body is leaving for. Pel- ping to-day and a small contin- gent is going to Shanhaikuan...

The departure of the Tientsin garrison units whose time has ex- pired is now fixed for June 18.

PLANE OVER CITY'

A Japanese aeroplane flew over the city this morning. This is be- lieved to be the forerunner of the demonstrating squadron of 12 t 17 machines announced earlier "for the purpose of investigating the movement of troops evacuat- ing Pelping." Reuter.

GENERALS CONFER

Tientsin, June 14. Japanese military officers in- cluding General Doihara and. Ge-" neral Sakal conferred concerning the Kalgan incident and decided to defer action pending the receipt of instructions from the Kwang- tung, Army, but agreed that Ge- neral Sung Cheh-yuan "cannot be trusted" in view of his past be- haviour.-

AMBASSADORS SILENT

Washington, June 13. Asked Tur a statement on the Sino-Japanese situation in North

Minister to Washington, sald: China, Mr. Alfred Sze, the Chineses

"I regret my inability to express my views upon the situation. But

feel that all statements on na

Nanking." tional policy should come from

The Japanese Ambassador, Mr Saito, simply said:

"I don't think I will make any statement at this particular mo ment."-- Hester...

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VIEWS EXCHANGED

Washington, June 13. Mr. Alfred Sze,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1935.

U.S. SILVER POLICY

No Change

Washington, June 13, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secre. tary of the Treasury, to-day de- clared that the Treasury's silver price would be maintained despite any drop in the world price. Mr. Morgenthau told a

press conference to-day that in his opinion he had given a very de- finite answer to Senator Patrick McCarran's questions as to the Treasury's silver policy, and a de- mand for a re-statement of the Treasury's intentions.

Senator McCarran, one of the leaders of that Senate group which wanted a still, higher price for silver, was not yet satisfied,' Mr. Morgenthau admitted. The Silver Bloc was to meet next Friday to discuss further action in defence of the white metal, he said, ‹

Mr. Morgenthau flatly denied that there had been any curtall- ment in America's foreign silver purchases, as might have been in- terpreted from the drop of foreign buying from April and May. He said the policy for the past few months had been governed solely by supply and demand- Heuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 14.

unchanged as follow:-

London silver prices to-day were

June 13 June 14 Spot ....

32-13/16 32-13/16 Forward .........33-1/16 33-1/16 London on New York cross rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 49387 as com- pared with 4.9462 at closing yes terday.

BRITISH LEGION DELEGATION

To Visit Germany

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"). (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphse

Messages Ordinance, Received, June 14, 7.80 p.m.)

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London, June 14. The delegation of the British Legion, composed of the chairman Major Fetherston-Goldley, the former chairman, Colonel Cros- Beld, and two GF three other members will leave London on July 13 for Germany for the pur; pose of establishing closer contact with the German war - veteran organisations.

SENATE CHANGES IN

N.R.A. BILL

Republican Objection

Washington, June 13. The NRA Bill was, again de layed when a single Republican objector blocked immediate ap- proval of the Senate amendments by the House of Representatives, thus forcing the Bill to a con- ference.

Earlier. President Roosevelt had Indicated his willingness to accept. the Senate changes directing that the voluntary Codes, under which the anti-trust laws are suspended, must include collective bargaining. minimum wages, maximum hours, prohibition of child labour and un- fair trade practices; otherwise, the anti-trust laws would be fully ef-

fective.

At the same time, the President told, the Democratic leaders' that he expects the passage of four- teen "must" Bills, tour of which as speedily as possible, namely, the MRA Bill, the Guffey Coal Bui, and the Bill extending the office of Transportation Co-ordinator.

GERMAN NAVY DEMAND

French Views On Situation

Paris, June 13. France's reply to the British Government's communication re- garding the results of the Anglo- German naval conversations have been Tengthlly discussed by the Premier, M. Laval, and M. Pietri, Foreign. Minister.

While the Government's attitude has not yet been determined it is understood that France will not refuse to examine the suggestion that Germany should war feet of a tonnage thirty-five per cent of the British total. At the same time France is anxious that the German re-building

possess a

should be spread over the longest possible period in view of Ger- many's exceptional Industrial out- put compared with France's ca-

pacity.

ther the fixed ratio applies only France also wants to know whe-

to the British and German fleets, or whether other naval powers will be linked up in this agreement. ft Russia, begins to build her

Fifty thousand railroad workers are facing the loss of their jobs on Saturday unless the last-named BI is passed, while the passage of the Coal Bill is a most urgent matter, owing to the threat of a coal strike on' Sunday, the be- ginning of which now seems hard- ly avoidable..

Among other "must" Bulls are the Folding Company Bill, the Bank Bill, the Social Security Bill and the AAA amendments.

Facing this programme, Con- gressmen are now losing all hope of an early adjournment and ex- pect the session to go far into

the summer.

"Meanwhile, the Holding Com- pany Bill remains deadlocked in the House Committee. A survey of the sentiment of the House in- dicates that it may be defeated unless it is given Republican sup- port.- Reuter

ANTI-BRITISH CAMPAIGN

"Press Attacks In Italy

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press" (Copyright).)

Rome, June 13. The anti-British press cam1--- palgo that has been raging here the last few weeks has now abat- ed as a result of the somewhat more reserved attitude of England towards the Abyssinian dispute,

which was attributed to "French influence.

Political circles display satisfac- tion with this development and take the opportunity to emphasise that the Italian action in Abyssinin is not intended to diminish the

British sphere of influence, in the Red Sea in any way.

no doubt

Though there that the Italian Government would not refuse to enter into negotia-

in the event of Great Britain tions. concerning the limitation of the respective zone's interests,

refraining from any interven- tion,

confirmation can be obtained from

now circalating to the effect that

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ABYSSINIAN

CONFLICT

Another Statement By Mussolini

(Special 'to the “Hong Kong.

Daily Press"), (By | Telegraph, » Copyright, Tale 'graphic Messages Ordinanes, 1895. Received, June 14, 7-30 p.m.)

Paris, June 14. The Abyssinian conflict will be carried to its logical conclusion, declared Signor Massolipi to the "Excelsior's" special correspon- dent in Rome, who had been ad- mitted to an Interview with Il Duce on this subject.

despite the precautionary military After pointing out that Italy,

DUTCH RUBBER EXPORTS

New Decision

Batavia, June 14," The ordinance of May 31 cón- cerning fixing..of export duty on riative "rubber of ten cents per half kilogram has been withdrawn. and substituted by a decision to fx duty from June 16 at twenty two guilders per hundred Ello- grams.

The London market interpreta the farther increase of native duty which is now the highest it has ever gone as due to determination“ of the Netherlands Indles author- ties to abide in the letter and spirit of the international schema native exports compared to "per- by reducing the current excess off

missibles."...

measures which she was obliged to take, had accepted the arbitra- Native exports during May were Walwai incident, Signor Mussolini the permissible quota owing to tion procedure regarding the the heaviest, being 12,000 tons over's went on to stress that this incl-rush to ship rubber before the first dent had brought to a head a increase of duty became operative, situation which had been steadily In the first half of June shipments becoming more serious in years are believed not to have been past. Il Duce said that he wished large, but probably bigger than to emphasise that Abyssinia had. the authorities wanted. been reorganising her army with the help of European instructors

ever since 1929.

Il Duce continued, "the menace to our East African frontier is not merely a recent one. It exists and Is becoming daily more acute.

the countries is proved by the con- That we are capable of colonising,

ditions in Lib

It is stated that Fleet up to a 35 per cent, rationnegotiations are actually taking organising and, restoring peace to

the delegation's chief aim will be to examine the question whether the former enemy countries should

of that of the British, will Ger-place, while a report published in the many want to build higher?

"Daily Heraid that Italy will de- nounce the military expedition in

of

by

It is pointed out that under the be invited to send representatives Washington Treaty France only return for concession to build a to the British Legion's annual possesses 35 per cent of the Bri- railway line through part the Chinese

congress next year.-

tish tonnage in capital ships, and. Abyssinia as well as other rights Tranentean Kuo Min.

consequently, in this category, is being sharply denied would be at a parity with Ger- "Lavoro Fascista."

It is believed unlikely that France will accept this, in view of her frontage on three seas and the extent of her Colonial Empire.

The opinion is expressed," in the

Minister, was interviewed by Mr. Phillips, Assistant Secretary of State. to-day. It is understood they exchanged information with respect to the North China situa- tlon" and that Mr. Bze was questioned in this matter. Neither woud comment after their inter-

Pelping, June 14. It is believed that political op-view- portunities such as Shih Yu-san Beuter. now living in the Japanese Con- cession in Tientsin are ready to support any scheme which whi destroy

FURTHER CONTACT

Peiping, June 13.

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KING OUT DRIVING

London, June 13. The King, who on medical advics

many.

is resting at Sandringham Palace light of these facts, that France owing to indisposition was about may well wish to resume liberty

as usual to-day and was out driv- | of action. ---

ing during the morning-

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Nanking's authority in The Japanese military author! North China Handbills denounc-

ties have made a further contact ing the present regime and sug-with the Chinese authorities."

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British Wireless.

gesting a

1 London, June 13. Despite showery weather, the

new administration "Last night, Major Tan Takahashi, King spent most of the day out under Sun Chuan Fang. former the Japanese. Military Attache, of doors, walking and driving- ally of the late Manchurian war- lord Chang Two-lin secretly distributed.

called on Mr. Pao Wen-yuen, act-} Heuter. are being ing Minister for War in the ab- sence of General Ha. Ying-ching. But the subject of their discussions was not revealed.--

Meanwhile the Japanese military authorities confirm that Japan- ese planes will fly over Pelping. Reuter Rester.

JAPANESE TROOP REPLACEMENTS

Mixed Brigade At Shanhaikuan

EXODUS TO HANKOW

Peiping Training. Bureau Officials

ECONOMIC OBSERVERS TO CHINA

The

U.S. Participation

Washington, June 13, possibility of the United States co-operation being secured in surveying. China's financial and monetary affairs has not been turned down by Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary of State...

Hankow, June 14. More than two hundred" former Pelping June 14. officials attached to the political The balance of Japanese re- training bureau of the Peiping Asked whether the United States placements in the North China branch of the Military Council would follow the lead or Britain garrison has arrived numbering arrived here by train last night and France and send economic ob- 1,700 men which added to the 700 from Felping. Mr. Tseng Huang- servers to China, Mr. Hull replied In the previous week totals 2,400 cheng, director of the bureau ar that the State Department might Replacements for Peiping are ex-rived a few days ago and yesterday give its attention to the matter. pected to-night.

he left by air to Chengtu presum-But he emphasised that no dect It is confirmed that a mixed ably to see General Chiang Kai- sion with regard to a definite move brigade of the Kwangtung Army shek.

had yet been taken. encamped "near" Shanhaikuan In the Interval, while Chinese number between 4,000, and 5,000. official quarters here are anxious Eight empty trains are standing ly concerned in the North China at Shanhaikuan ready to pro- situation, Life vernacular press has ceed to the south into the Luan- been unusually silent. No news tung area and the Japanese have papers published comment and the asked the railway to keep open press carries only scanty news on one of its double tracks for Japan the developments. ese transport.

Reuter

Reuter.

JAPANESE OBJECTION

Tokyo, June 14 The Navy Minister, Admiral Osumi, in a statement in the "Kokumin Shimbun" says that "Japan strongly oppose the participation of Germany “and Soviet Russia in the coming Naval Conference."-Reuter."

NAVAL DISCUSSIONS RESUMED

ABYSSINIAN PROTEST publishes a protest against Fan- The Abyssinian Legation here tastic accounts of the lives of the Italian presa. slaves in Abyssinia" appearing in

"

Repeated assertions that Abys- sinis intends to attack the Italian colonies are also devoid of any foundation continues the state- ment, which goes on to say that the Emperor of Abyssinia could have easily attacked Erythrea in Somaliland at the time it was de- fended by only a few hundred zien if he had wished to do so. "Measures which had been taken for the de- fence of the country were merely an answer to Italy's gigantic military preparations which reveal her un- mistakable intentions. Transocean Kuo Min.

MORE DENIALS

"Bignor Mussolint then reiterated that the entire East African ques- States and on whether the latter tion, depends on the European-

show real and not only superficial friendship for Italy. Transocean Kuo Min.

The

CLIPPER REACHES

DESTINATION

Honolulu, June 13.

As a result the latest increase of export duty on the total native exports in June is expected to amount between seven and eight thousand tons, which will be well within the native quota.--- Reuter

MRS. WILLS MOODY BEATEN

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London, June 14, In the tennis championship:: semi-finals held at Böckenham, Kent, Miss Kathleen Stammers de- feated Mrs. Helen Wills Moody in straight sets, `8-0, 6-4. Reuter.

ADMIRAL DREYER'S

CONDITION

path-inder for the Pan-American Oriental Clipper, mighty:

Weihetwel June 14 Airways trans-Pacfic air service passed a good night and the slight Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer

project on its way from California improvement in his condition con to Midway island, alighted at tinues. EST to-day. Pearl Harbour, Hawaii at 12.66 | Reuter

cisco in seventeen hours and fifty She had flown from San Fran=" eight minutes, bettering her time for her previous test fight, although she was forced to proceed through -rain squalls and fog almost the whole of the way. She actually cut 41 minutes off her time. Reuter,

Paris, June 13: A categorical denial of the| London, June 14. statements appearing in the The Anglo-German naval talks Italian Press to the effect that the were resumed at the Foreign Emperor of Abyssinia recently Office at 11 am when Herr von held an inflammatory speech U.S. CORRESPONDENT IN Ribbentrop visited Sir Samuel claiming authority over all native Hoare, afterwards conferring with tribes in Africa and inciting the

ROME EXPELLED Mr. Craigieunt 1.20 p.m. Formal natives to acts of violence against conversations will be resumed at 5 the white people, was tesued by o'clock this afternoon.

the Abyssinian legation here on Thursday,

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will be mainly occupled with de- This phase of the discussions

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It is emphatically asserted that to tonnage, armaments and various peror made no speeches whatso- categories of warships,

ever. The past record of the Em- Meanwhile prospects of a fall peror's reign, says the official The European naval conference in the autumn, statement, is sumcient to guar- New York Hera possibly, attended by Germany, antee that the Emperor wants to nounces that Rusela as well as Washington provide for the progress of cor Mr. Hull admitted that the mat-With the return of von Ribben harmony with all neighbouring spre

Treaty signatories, are increasing. Abyssinia by working in complete expelled from ter had been discussed informally trop to London it is now possible but no defnite move had been to confirm the outlines of the made and no decision reached, he Anglo-German agreement already repeated. Peuter

Mr. Hull made this statement in response to a query from newa papermen

cabled:

countries. The sole present situation lat the independence can integrity of Abyssinia. Transbeean Kuo Minis

HUNGARY'S FOREIGN

POLICY

[Special to the "Hour Hong Dally "Press" (Copyright).3

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