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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1935.

NEW HOPEI-CHAHAR ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

North China Dispute Solution

VERBAL AGREEMENT AT OLD CAPITAL

Yin Ju Keng's Name In

List Of Members

Pelping. December 8. " Reater learns authoritatively that the дет Council which will govern North China will be termed the Hopel-Chahar Poli- tical Council. There is no mention in the title of autonomy or anti-communism which the Japanese at one time insisted upon.

The new body is likely to have nineteen members, but the personnel have not been disclosed No official announcement is likely in a day or two as one point outstanding is where, when and by whom the announcement is to be made. Negotiations to this end are now going on between the Chinese authorities here and Nanking.

announce

The probability is that an announcement will be made by the National Government which will simultaneously the personnel of the new Council. However, this is not expect- ed before Tuesday.

Well-informed Japanese sources declare that the new body will be completely autonomous, but this has been accepted with reserve.

ernor of Hope, has telegraphed to the Generalissimo and Mr. Lin Sen that he is resigning the chairman- ship of Hopei

THREE POINTS

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It is understood that there are three fundamental principles to govern the new arrangements in

It is learned that there is no agreement in writing and no do- cument has been signed. the entire settlement being verbal. A written agreement is impossible, in view of | North China: the Japanese contention that "autonomy" is purely a movement of the Japanese masses- Reuter.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Peiping. Dec. 8.

Et is belleved that General Ho Ying-chin is proceeding to Nan" king to-morrow or Tuesday.

It is understood that the follow- ing are the chosen members of the new Hopei-Chahar Adminis-

1. Hope and Chahar will not not be deemed to be independent of Nanking.

2. The conduct of foreign af- falrs, finance, military affairs and judiciary will continue to be vested in the National Govern- ment..

It is learned authoritatively that an announcement of the formation

'LAVAL - HOARE TALKS

Adjournment Causes Surprise

(Special to the "Hong Kong

'Dally Press").

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tule graphie Mezzages Ordinanes. 1895 Receired, December 8. 7.49 'p.m.)

Paris, Dec. 8. The adjournment of the discus- slons between M. Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare is causing some sür- prise in political circles here who attribute the adjournment to the unfavourable unpression created on both Ministers by Signor Mux- solini's speech ut the Italian chamber, particularly on M. Laval, who is said not to have concealed his surprise at the disappointment that his diplomatit efforts remain unsupported by Italy.

MUSSOLINI DELIVERS WAR SPEECH

Clicquot

'Nothing Will Stop Italy

From Her Goal

Rome. December 1.

The Chamber was packed from the gallery to the floor, with. a fervid audience when Signor Mussolini opened the autumn“, session with a war speech.

Referring to sanctions, he said that in the last hour the `situation had sightly improved and there perhaps had, been a slight mitigation in the imposition. "But I must caution you agalast too much optimism," he said.

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"We have been asked to make known our unalterable re- quirements and these were "transmitted to the French Govern- ment in October, but instead of proposals we were greeted with sanctions by the nations to whom Italy bore the first element of civilisation."

Referring to the conversations between British and French experts in Paris, he said there was no reason to suppose they 'would reach a rapid conclusion.

ANGLO-FRENCH PLAN

Referring to Sir Samuel Hoare'; } Reuter, wish expressed in the House f Commons on December 5 for B strong Italy, I Duce said that this was not possible if the problem or Integral security of her East African colonies was not resolved.

Beyond the official communique'

Signor Mussolini declared that of Sir Eric Drummond's visit to -to which much importance is at-no selge, no coalition however Signor Mussolini to-day was to tached by informed quarters-that numerous. will divert Italy from convey Sir Samuel Hoare's appeal complete agreement exists between | her goal

to Italy for peace.- M. Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare concerning the necessity for con- tinuing their policy of close co-

Paris, Dec. 7. operation with the aim of finding

The Franco-British conversa. a suitable basis for a peaceful set-

tions have been very satisfactory tlement of the Italo-Abyssinian

according to British circles. The confict, no further statement has

fact that Sir Samuel Hoare # yet been issued officially, but in-

OIL EMBARGO

staying on at least until to-morrow formed quarters here take the He continued that the proposed night indicates that the two dele- view that the agreement reached embargo on petrol on December 13 gations are putting the last constitutes an event of far- gravely prejudiced the develop-touches to the Anglo-French ex- reaching importance, since it con-ment of the situation.

A penal perts' peace plan. firms "the determination of the code had never been applied n While Signor Mussolini's speech French, and British Governments far serious cases and it only ap- con-plied to Italy it was because she to carry out the mandate ferred on them by the League of Was poor in war materials. Rich peoples may and shelter oat I Nations on November 3.

Tihs confirmation, according to the League covenant, but the peo- informed quarters, is all the more ples who set in motion the most valuable ance Signor Mussolini's exclusive engines of war which speech was not calculated to en history recalls have made mistakes

In calculation."

concluded

by

3. All appointments will be courage the Britlah and French ef-

Signor Mussolini made by Nanking.

forts. It is believed that it is prac-reafirming Ifaty's standpoint cate- tically certain that the proposals will be elaborated by M. Laval and gorically and said that the conclu- their discussions on Sunday, and gnition of Italy's rights and

safeguarding of interests L Africa.

trative Council-Sung Cheh-yuàn, of the new Council and appoint. Sir Samuel Hoare in the course or / sion of the crisis can only be clear i

ments thereto will be made by

EARLIER REPORT

Hsia Cheng-yin, Chin Teh-chun. Shang Chen, Chang Chih-chung, Nanking on Tuesday". acting Governor of Chahar, Cheng Heuter. Keh, Yin Ju-keng, Lu Chun,men!-- ber, "of the Pelping Municipality. Tsao Juo-lin. Foreign Minister of the Peiping Government, Wang I- tang, well-known Northern 'bank- ex, Meng Chih-chung, Peiping Military Council, Chih Seth-yuan, Tupan of Kiangsu under Pelping Government, Kar Lin-wel and Lu Chu-gyu, both ministers

of the Pelping Government, Nu Chuan- shan, member of the East Asia Economic Association, Chow Shao- halang, wealthy Pelping resident.

DISPOSAL OF REVENUES

Peiping. Dec. 7. It is authoritatively stated that a formula for the solution of the North China crisis acceptable to the Japanese has been reached as the result of the negotiations af the past 24 hours.

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It is understood that

Ad- ministrative Counel! for

Chahar and Hopel will be organised under the chairmanship of General Sung Chen-yuan, the Council including a number of retired politicians and With no politica) 'affiliations it militarists who have served in is very difcuit to get any authort-former Petping Governments. tative statement as

Nanking is reported to have ap- to what is likely to happen to North China proved of the formula. finances when the new Council as- sumes office, but well-informed the Council circles declare that will continue to fully remit the customs, salt and postal revenues, while all other revenues will be retained for the use of Hopel and Chahar.

Yin Ju-keng's name on the list of the Council members is causing some speculation, but the reason appears to be that when the new Council is established Yin's East Hopel Autonomous Council will be automatically dissolved and the zone, will come into the area gov erned by the new Council. Reuter..

SHANG CHEN RESIGNS

Peiping, Dec. 8."

will be immediately communicated to the Italian Government in or- der that France and Britain may be in a position to inform the &t the other League members forthcoming mesting at Geneva on December 12 of the results of their negotiations with Signor Mussolini, and thus

Sanctions enable the

Committee to take up a definite at- titude on the question of the oil embargo.-. Tronautenn "Kuo Min

PEACE QUEST

Paris, Dec. 8. M. Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare this morning had a conversation lasting, over two hours which will be continued in the afternoon.

Sir Samuel Hoare is leaving "for Switzerland to-night.

SETTLEMENT CONFIRMED The counsellor of General Ho ying-chin interviewed

There is mild optimism, in Bri- to-night confirmed that a definite settle-progress being made. The British tish quarters as the result of the ment had been reached, but no details were revealed.

believe that Signor. Mussolini can

may be said not to close the door for negotiation, it does not solicit plans and is widely regarded here

as deflant.

It is pointed out that the French and British Governments are evi-

dently determined to push on with

the plan. At the same time it is! doubtful whether the satisfaction announced regarding the talks re- fers more to the confirmation tha! the two Governments have agreed to enforce sanctions and more sancions unless I Duce adopts a

mere

10- conciliatory attitude wards peace...

At the close there was sustained Reuter applause for three minutes and then the singing of the Glovineta-

Rester.

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HOUSE ADJOURNED

JOINT RECOMMENDATION

Paris, Dec. 7, It is beileved that Sir Samuel Hoare and M. Laval to-day decid- Rome, Dec. T.

ed that an oll embargo effective. Signor Mussolini's speech WILS

on January 1 be recommended at unexpectedly short and restrained the Geneva meeting on December The British Ambassador entered 12 by Britain and France. In the the chamber of the gallery late. event of an unsatisfactory reply At the end of Il Duce's speech the from Il Duce to the Anglo-French

Heuter,

House adjourned until Tuesday. | note. Such procedure will allow the possibility of a change of Ital- lan viewpoint before the New Year.-

APPEAL FOR PEACE

London, Dec. 7.

It is learned that the purpose ' Reuter,

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NO COMPROMISE: AIR BOMBS ON

BY ITALY

War Fears Raised In Europe

It is understood that the settle-hardly fail to take consideration as a basis for negotiation of the plan ment consists of the administra-

which would not be British or tion of Hopel and Chahar by a Council beaded by General Sung

French but hundred per cent. Franco-British :: Chen-yuan and numbering among the personnel several members of

Hard work is being put into the

London, Dec. T. the former Pelping Government preparation of the proposals, des-

There are indications in London, Council. It will probably be semi-cribed in French quarters at the

Rome and Paris that end of the morning conference, as Independent of Nanking.

Duce's indicative of a very real desire to speech this afternoon wil throw The Bettlement is generally re-speedily and a basis for submission spanner into the latest peace ma-

to Italy and the League- Heuter.

garded as a distinct victory tor Chinese diplomatic efforts in view of General Dothara's original firm, uncompromising attitude and far- reaching" demanda-

A message from Pactingtu says that General Shang Chen, Gor- | Reuter,

CAIRO RIOTING

RENEWED

TRAIN COLLISION IN ITALY

Police Attacked By led and fifty injured in the col-

Students

Cairo, Dec. 8. Egyptian infantry and cavalry were called out as a precautionary measure following renewed rioting, Striking students set fire to tramcars, stoned, and turned hoses on the police from the balconies of the Kasrelain!' Hospital. The po-

Naples, Dec. 8. Four are known to have been

lision of two express trains between Rome and Naples. Further deaths are feared,was, Heuter.

DEATH' OF BISHOP OF SALISBURY

London, Dec. 8.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Dec. 7. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

Dec. 6. Dec. 7. 29-3/16 20-3/16 28-13/16 28-13/18

spot

Forward

AUSTRALIANS BEAT ALL-INDIA

was responsible for the dismissal

chinery.

Other suggestions

HOSPITAL

Italian Denial In London

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London, Dec. 7, A denial that the American hoe- pitai at Desale or that Gondar had been bombed was issued by the Italian embassy in London on in-

formation from Rome.

EIGHTY KILLED

The "Dally Herald" says that be

It is stated that the use of in- has already done to by informing cendiary bobs was a reprisal to M. Laval that he will absolutely the use by the Abyssinian of dum- oppose any cession of territory to dum bullets. It was added that Abyssinia and declined to consider while flying over Dessle the Italian. any negotiations involving any planes met violent anti-aircraft deal with Ethiopia.

action and reacted by bombing the are that I enemy concentrations--- Duce on the eve of the meeting Reuter. to-day between Sir Samuel Hoare and M. Laval will announce that Italy will break off diplomatic re-

Addis Ababa, 'Dec. 7.. lations with any country approv-

It is announced that the casuxi- ing of oil sanctions.

In yesterday's air raid at Correspondents' reports from the Dessle are 80 killed and 200 wound front express

opinion that ed. Many of the latter are in a Yesterday's bombing at Dessie and desperate condition.~. Gondar has hardened the Abys- | Keuter, sinian feeling and wil Increase the Ethiopian resolve to be re- vened on the aggressors.

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ALL READY FOR NAVAL CONFERENCE

Japan Will Demand Parity: American Opposition

London, December 7.

The departure of a squad of carpenters and electricians" from the famous Locarno Room at the Foreign Office. denotes that all is in readiness for one of the most Important international -gatherings since the War

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مسجد

The Naval Conference is distinguished by the fact that so far there has been a very small measure of common ground in the previous agreement between the powers participating. After the opening session, the conference will be conducted in the anc ostentations surroundings of Clarence House in the quiet back- water of Westminister.

Following the unofficial outline, the various standpoints In- dicate a tangled skeln. Success mostly hinges on the attitude of Japan which poses as the most formidable obstacle in the im- placable demand for parity with America, and therefore with Britain. Provided that is achievable, she desires abolition or drastic Imitation of capital ships, c'reraft carr'ers and 10,070-) ton crnisers.

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Britain opposes parity with Japan | but nobody would be surprised !

account of the necessity of the Japanese policy in China obe defending her worldwide Empire, i trude upon the proceedings in View but would welcome smaller battle-or the warm American feeling ships and 7,000-ton limit cruisers. thereon.

On the other hand Britain only afty cruisers temporarily and wi agreed to the present schedule of

undoubtedly revert to the old esti-

mate for a minimum of seventy also urge

cruisers, and probably the raising of the age of battle- ships from 20 to 28 years. This is one of the few points on which general agreement may be expect- ed.

U.S. OPPOSITION

The United States is adamant and in opposing Japanese parity want to preserve the sizes of ships agreed at Washington, namely 35,000-ton battleships and 10,000- ton cruisers, but may agree to smaller than 18-inch guns on battleships.

FRENCH ATTITUDE France is in close accord with several points due to the friendly Anglo-French diplomatic contact in the past few months, but chary about undertaking commitments until more is known about the German intentions.

On the other hand France does "not relish the abolition of the sub- marine and previously resented the Italian demand for parity with her, though the recent Franco-- Itallan rapprochement may facili-: tate an agreement.

ITALY'S SUBMARINES. The Italian's possess eighty thres submarines mostly of very modern type and they are not inclined to abandon such a cherished weapon. It is understood that the United Moreover the Italians have laid States also want an equal number down two 25,000-ton battleships of of cruisers with Britain, but would ( which Britain has to take serious probably agree to the abolition of j account in the Mediterranean,

The duration of the conference submarines.

Neither the Americans ror the | is not predictable at present. It Japanese are at present empower- will possibly last at least six ed to deal with political questions, i weeks- Reuter

CURE FOR CANCER

Paria, Dec. 7. There are hopes that a cure for cancer is at last within reach. Dr.. Louis Reyelia claims the discovery For a new method, consisting of treating patients with a serum from cancer-infested rabbits,:

TIN PRODUCTION QUOTA RAISED

The Hague, Dec. 8. The International Tin Commit- tee has raised the productio quota by ten per cent., to 50 per cent., for the first quarter of 1936.

The next meeting of the... Corrige mittee will be held in Paris, on February 19.

Dr. Revells claimed that he had discovered the cancer germ in the winter of 1934. Then, using a serum, he cured infected rabbits.

The market is very much divid- He carried out his first human ed in its opinion with respect to experiment on himself. He inocu- the possible effect of this increase lated his left thumb with cancer which some quarters consider wil germ cultures. Within a few result in a veritable food of tim weeks he had a cancerous growth as soon as the mines have speed- as large as a pea. He produced his ed up their production to capa- anti-cancer vaccine and then in- city. lected it into his mumb As & Others point out that higher result the growth disappeared com-white "ernsumption will take care pletely within a fortnight of the increased production and Thereafter French physicians are Jubilant because of the fact treated about 60 cases regarded as that extra stocks will probably hopeless. As a result of the new bring down prices to around 2002 method 30 completely certified

Since no mention is made with

CURSES ON WHITES

New York, Dec. 6. Addis Ababa despatches in con- As indicative of the prevalling nection with the bombing of Desale public apprehension are two ob- Bombay, Dec 7. servations state that an American nurse was Accutate nowling by Ironmonger rations of famous personalties wounded by bomb splinters. Some Hamburg, declared: "God forbid accounts say that the American of the All-India team this morning that the tension should end in a hospital was gutted and the medi for 183 runs, thus setting the Auster over Europe, but this possi- cal supplies and instruments scat scoring 68 for victory, which they bility forces us to prepare, while in all directions, making the treat did for the loss of only one wit the Archbishop of York on his arment of the wounded most difficult.

zival in New York,, reviewing the The infuriated natives, as their cures have already been affected, regard to the extension of the All-India: 163 (Mair. 5 for 60) international situation, said: "T fragile homes collapsed in flames, and 183 (H. Ironmonger 5 for 70). may be necessary to have another rained curses an all whites, in the Australians: 268. (J, Ryder 104, great and horrible, war to establish air and on the ground, evidently reopened on December 1 have been Morrisby 67, M. Nissar 6 for T2)

the efficacy of the League of Na nos differentiating between Italians All faculties at the Egyptian closed indefinitely

and 59 for one wicket.

tions

and other foreigners. Reuter

Heuter

·Renter. University which was to have been Reuter,

lice as a warning fired with shot found dead in bed this morning. The Bishop of Salisbury was guns, but the aggressors were out Apparently he had passed away in

Earlier instructions to the police his sleep. He was 12 years old.

of range.

to deal leniently with the students were cancelled and the Minister of the Interior authorised the use of violence if necessary...."

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and progress is reported with the restriction scheme after 1938, is remaining 30, generally assified that an skroon Dr. Revelis is going to Londonment has been reached and th next week at the invitation of Earl an announcement will Granard, chairman of the Cancer later in the month.** Hospital board--Pouter,

Reuter