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REPRESENTATIONS MADE

IN LONDON

China Lodges Her Complaints

London, June 17.

Reuter learns that China has made representations in London

in connection with the Japanese invasion of Hopel, with special reference to the Ning Power Treaty.

In consequence of Mr. Quo Tai Chi's visits to the Foreign

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1935.

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London, June 18.

The Sunday papers deal at a considerable length with Anglo- German naval discussions. The diplomatic correspondent of the "Observer" declares that in the con- versations that took place Ca Friday between Ribbentrop and Sir Samuel Hoare, a fundamental

Office kast week, the British Government is making special inquiries agreement was reached What The Duke and Duchess of Kent who paid a visit to Scotland recently in Tokyo and North China as regards the whole situation.

The issue regarding Hopel appears to have narrowed down to the Chinese refusal to affix their signature to the concessions de- manded by Japan,

The adamantine Japanese' attitude regarding Charhar attracts considerable attention, it being generally believed that the Japanese intend to have the Shaust coal mines-Reuter,

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Berlin, June 17. The development in East Asia is watched with close attention by the German press. An appeal for assistance again "Japanese eg- gression" was lodged by the Chin ese Central Government with the British, and United States and this caused the "Frankfurther Zeitung to make the following comment: The Chinese step is unpleasant for

will immediately sweep south from the Great Wall. Even now these troops are waiting impatiently all along the Wali and are ready to take possession of designated ter- ritory. -Heuter.

IN THE HOUSE

London, June 17,

In the House of Commons to- day, Sir Samuel Hoare in a state- ment on China, said that for. China of the world economic de- various reasons the effects on

pression were delayed: For some months past the economic situa-

difficulty and the position was' further complicated by the recent rise in silver.

still remains to be settled consists mainly of details of mostly technical character. The value of the present deliberation, says the "Observer" consists chiefly in the determination of means whereby a more comprehensive agreement can be reached.

naval talks.

In London, continues the paper. one was under no delusions that the acceptance of the German

proposals" meant violation of the

Treaty of Versailles, but this fact is now only of academic signifc- ance. The agreement reached in

and subsequently

the British Government which uption had been one of undoubted to now held the view that the best thing Britain could do would be to wait for further developmenta As long as Nanking and Pelping seem to give way before Japanese

As the House was aware, Gov- Herr von Ribbentrop took a pro pressure there appared to be no

emment was closely and sym-minent part in the Anglo-German reason for interference by the pathetically following the develop- British "Government which could ments and they have now arranged tell the public that the affair so

that Mr. Leith Ross, the Chlef far only concerned China and economic adviser to the British Japan, particularly as Japan had Government should proceed to declared that she had no territorial | China at an early date in order aspirations in Peiping and Tientsin that he may be in a position to districts and that the measures

advise them on the situation. taken there were merely local and Despite the financial crisis, the solely due to the wish to protect political situation in recent Stresa Japanese interests in Manchuria | months had not been unfavour-firmed and Inner Mongolia..

in Geneva, clearly pro- able. There were signs of steady ceeded from assumption, that Sed- Now, however, Britain must de-progress towards order and stabl- tion 5 of the Versailles Treaty had. cide to take up a more determinedity, and signs that the Central already expired so that according attitude although" she is hardly Government's campaign against to the British view, no contradic- Inclined to irritate Japan by intercommunists was contributing to- tion exists between the funda- ference in favour of China even if wards the extension of lis ́ ́80-

mental principles adopted really important British political thority and influence. and economic interests appear to be threatened in Northern China. On the other hand, however, the chier signatories of the treaty of 1922 cannot afford simply to dis- regard the Chinese appeal.- Transocean Kuo Min.

DISQUIETING DEVELOPMENTS In North China there have been disquieting developments during the past two weeks Reports were contradictory in certain detalls and the situation is able to a rapid change.

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NO NEW WORLD WAR

Mr. Cordell Hull Speaks Out

Annabor, June 17. Addressing a body of students at the Michigan University. Mr. Cordell Hull referred to the still deteriorating international situa- tion. He said that he did not think a new world was inevitable nor did he believe that a major war abroad would involve the United States. Mr. Hull continued that in his opinion Ainerica could not in the long run, avoid the disastrous effects of any such con- Alct.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 17.

1/4 as follows:-

London silver prices were down

June 15

Spot Forward 32-7/8 33-1/8 June 17

32-5/8 32-7/8 London on New York cross-rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9256 com- pared with 4.9400 at closing on Saturday.

Stresa and the British THE

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German naval understanding. The "Sunday Times" writes that Eng- land's superiority at sea is longer so great as during the world War, but fortunately the political conditions are favourable. The agreement so far reached with Germany envisages the constant

'STOPGAP" N.R.A.

New Appointment

Washington, June 16.

ONLY VERBAL ACCEPTANCE Tientsin, June 17. The Charar incident, which was believed to have been settled; ac- and organisations alleged to be upon the measure taken by the been formally organised by Pres!-

of the two fleets, which, measured in figures, depends for power only

It appears that the local Japan-proportion between the strengths ese"Military authority had made representations regarding persons

hostile in the demilitarised zone

cording to reports received yester-axed by the armistice. day and early to-day, has now been reopened dramatically. General Dothara nounced:

to-day

an-

But

As far as the Kwangtung Army is concerned the affair is still a very live issue. The Chinese have only accepted the demands made verbally by Colonel Matsu that's not all we seek,"

He declined to reveal the In Charbar but said that Colonel Matsul had gone to Changchun for instructions.

It is believed that If General Dolhara has his way the Japanese will press for wholesale changes in the administration of Charhar.- Reuter.

INCIDENT SETTLED

Peiping, June 17.

It is reliably reported that the threatening Charhar incident has been settled at. Tientsin at a con- ference between representatives of the Kwangtung. Army and the Charhar Government.

to in-

The local Chinese authorities took measures to meet these repre- sentations. Certain points, remain outstanding and still appear to be subject to local discussion. As regards the most recent develop- ents in North China, "I have been in consultation with British Representatives" ba Tokyo

and

other power. No clearer proof that Germany is not thinking of war in the European waters "could be desired than this unequivocal renunciation of the naval ambi- tions that flourished under the old regime in Germany.- Tranoce in Two Min.

Nanking and through them with OIL MONOPLY IN

the Chinese and Japanese Govern- still continuing- ments. These communications are

lleuter.

RESCUED AT

LAST

Father Bush Now" Free Again

Pelping, June 17. News received from Kalying is to the effect that Father Henry Bush, an American, of the Maryknoll Mission, was rescued on Saturday

MANCHUKUO

The new "stopgap". N.R.A. has dent Roosevelt order naming Mr. James L. O'Neill,

in an

Mr. Hall went on to say that America" had not broken any of the basic principles of democracy despite the rise of foreign nations with new political systems, bent Ol remoulding civilization.

In conclusion the speaker said that any nation not co-operating in the control of armaments was retarding world progress and for that reason should be branded.- Reuter.

BOMBAY SILVER

MARKET.

"Bombay June 17. The decline in såver prices to-day was caused by option dealers squaring, business con- nected with the option settle- ment which expired yesterday. -Reuter,

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PLAYED ITS PART

Berne. June. 17." Within the limita of its means and statutes, the Bank of International 'Settlements has played its role in the sil- ver market, says a statement "Issued by the Board-Reuter.

AFTER FIFTY YEARS

Convict Set Free

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WELWYM TRAIN CRASH

Luton Man Identifies Wife And Young Son

London, June 17. In connection with the Welwym train disaster it is now ascertained that eleven of the fourteen people killed have been definitely ident!- fied. The latest news in this con- nection is a Luton man's recogni- tion of the mutilated remains of his wife, two-year-old son," and his mother-in-law.

Four others, who are being treated in hospital, are st the danger liste Leuter.

PARCELS EXPRESS

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away at the wreckage in frenzied "attempts to rescue those planed underneath: Scores of voluntary helpers, attracted to the scene by the noise of the explosion, assisted the doctors and nurses and rescued the survivors who were rushed to hospital in ambulances and private

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cars,

HEART-RENDING SCENES

It is officially stated that four- teen so far are known to have been killed" and thirty injured in- the train smash which was the ‚worst in Britain since the Charfielf. disaster in 1928. Twelve bodies:

At least ten were killed arid many injured in a midnight train crash at Welwyn Garden City have been recovered. Station, Herefordshire, when а

Eye-witnesses declare that the parcels express dashed into the first train which was the second rear of the King's Cross to New-portion of the 10.45 pm. King's castle passenger express standing Cross to Newcastle express had at the station,

Doctors and nurses were rushed to the scene from King's Cross, but rescue work was hampered by the absence of lumination, the carriages receiving the full force of the impact and being practical-

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one of the vice-presidents of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as acting Administrator, sue-

ceeding Mr. Donald Richberg..

Rome, June 17.. Restored to liberty after nearly Afty years imprisonment in the

Italian convict "settlement in the: ttle Mediterranean island of The N.R.A plan contains a Planosa, a convicted prisoner set

Terrible scenes were witnessed after the crash and the groans of the injured in the darkness. added to the horror of the disaster. lamps, the rescue parties hacked Alded by the flames of acetylene

Division of Business Co-operation eyes on the outside world for the THE REINSDORF

maintaining

to aid business in voluntary stands of competition.

Mr. P. Coonley, has been named Director of the Business Co-operation Division. *

Question in Commons NRA?

The President has also created an" Advisory Council "in aid of the

Mr. Donald Richberg, former chief of the NRA, leaves ofce

London, June: 17. Replying to Mr. Feter Mac-to-day. Donald, Sir Samuel Hoare said that no reply had been received from Japan to the British protest against the establishment of an ell monoply in Manchukuo; mean-

LESS OFFICERS

Washington, June 16. President Roisevelt has ordered

first time since 1887 when he was released by the King of Italy.

The prisoner who had formerly worked in the fanious marble quarries at Carrara had been con- victed for murdering his wife and is now seventy-two years old. He is naturally much astonished and even terrified by the aspect of the world to-day, regarding auto- mobiles, tramcars, and telephones as particularly alarming inven tions.

Transocean Kua Min.

while the monoply has come into his new NRA chiefs to reduce a THE HUNT CUP

force. In the circumstances, the rapidly as possible the personnel Anglo-American of companies de- of the old NRA, which at the cided that they had no afternative moment is 5,000 strong. but to withdraw from the market. He has, under the new scheme, the conditions of withdrawal, it is created a Division of Review, head- understood, to be subject to dis-ed by Mr Leon C. Marshall. This cussions between the companies division will review the effect of and the Manchukuo authorities. code co-operation.

The terms are reported clude an agreement by China to transfer the 132nd Division from Changpel and to punish its chief- of-staff. Further it is believed, China will formally apologise for the bries detention of four plain- last by Chinese troops at Huanglon monopoly and the responsibility clothes Japanese who are said to

on the border of Kwangtung and of the Japanese Government had have been working for the Kwan-Klangel, after having been been sufficiently indicated in the tung Army, and whose seizure by month in the hands of bandita

Note of April 29, last- Chinese troops precipitated the

Reuter. "Incident,"

.NO SOLUTIONS?

It is learned, however, that the outstanding problem stiil Tacks a solution. General Ho Ying-ching. holds the key. The Japanese in- sist that he sign acceptance of the Japanese demands which drove him out of Felping to consult with the Nanking Government as to what policy he should adopt

Well-informed authorities be

Father Bush, showing signs of "wear" after his unpleasant experience, is being escorted by Chinese troops to Shthehung.- Keuter.

LORD CARSON

The British Government's view President Roosevelt has ordered that the administration of the amended N.R.A shall proceed as rapidly as possible to adjust the activities of the personnel to con form with the present limited ob- Bectives of the Act.

FAREWELL DINNER

Bhaghat, June 17. Forbes Economic Mission enter tained their Chinese friends" st afarewell diner on the eve of their departure for the United States on the 88, President

London, June 17, Lord Carson having made a Coollage. complete recovery, from his recent The guests included Admiral miness, the bulletins regarding his Upham, Mayor Wu Teh Chen and be discontinued a host of other Chinese and Ameri-

can notables

lieve that unless this gnature, health wil binding the Chinese Government, forthwith. is forthcoming Japanese troops Neu

Reuter

"So long, however, as there is possibility or further legislation It will be desirable to maintain the general structure of the Recovery Administration," the President de-

clared

Observers immediately interpreted this to mean that President Roose- velt probably intends to perpetuate the NRA principles after the expiration of the present extension. which only carries the programme. to Apr 1, 1938, Reiter

Call Over Prices.

London, June 17. The call-over for the Hunt Cup is as follows:-

Lawn Maker, 100/9 t and o Flamenco 100/8. o., 100/7 t Dignitary, 13/1 €. and 0. Wychwood Abbot, 100/70,

10076 t

Shiningtor, 18/1 t, and o, "Bondsman, 25/1 t, and o

Badruddin, 25/133/15 Pepino 93/1 o

Boethins: 33/10. Harem 31/1t and o Almond Hill, 33/1, and o Mesa 33/11 and o Hidalgo, 33/11, and 0. Fink Wings 10/10 40/1 1 Blue Boy, 10/1 0 0/1 Galvam, 40/1 1. and o Batteresan, 40/1t and o Lisharmon 40/1 t and Pharian, 40/1 and o Guinea Gap 50/1/06/1

DISASTER

Fifty-Eight Bodies Recovered

Berlin, June 16. It is officially learned from Wit tenheds that the bidies of 58 work ers have been recovered from the ruins of the Reinsdort explosive factory which was almost totally demolished, by a series of blasts and fire on June 13..

It is also stated that 95 serious ly injured cases are still under treatment in hospital. It is feared that many of these have small hope of recovery. Besides suffer- ing from severe shock, many are severely burned.- Reuter

MANY INJURED"

Wittenburg, June 16. Altogether 58, dead have now been recovered from the ruins of the explosive works at Reinsdory and 38 have been indentified

Ninety six of the injured are still in hospital. The slightly in jured are being treated at home, Transocean Kuo Mini

just left the station and crossed from the side line to the main line travelling at about 20 miles an hour, while the parcels express, which also had a few passengers, was estimated to be travelling at 70 miles an hour. An official stated that the first train should not have stopped at the station,

When dawn broke the appalling picture of splintered woodwork and twisted metal presented itself diverted via the Cuffley loop une. The main line trains are now being

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Paris, June 17: Political circles believe that Par- lament will begin its summer vacation in the last days of June and that immediately after the prorogation the Government will publish the first emergency decree with the object to aid the national finances, thereby depriving the Chamber of any possibility of bringing about a New Cabines crisis by opposing the decree, Fransocean Kuo Min.

NEW MINISTERS

Paris, June T Mario Roustan will succeed Marcombes as Minister of Educa tion which position he held with the Laval and Tardieu cabinets.

William Betrand will succeed. Roustan as Minister of the Mer- Cantile Marine. Reuter

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