GREAT NAVAL ACTIVITY
IN TOKYO BAY
Censorship Keeps World
In The Dark
Shanghai, February 28.
Noon has come and gone, but there has been no word from Tokyo to inform an expectant world whether force had been used Tralast the rebels to make them to surrender. Telegrams which
taking at. the miltary authorities allow to pass through are least two or three hours Beach Shanghai.
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The reason why the mutineers have not surrendered as ar- ranged has not transpired. but It is believed that their comra. been des and the delegates who negotiated "peace" must have dissatisfied with the terms. It is also possible that the rebe's might subsequently have presented extravagant demands.
Political and financla c'rcles in, Japan unanimously agree that al strong coalition government will be required to hand's the situation which is becoming more delicate every moment.
Apart from a few hours of Atful sleep, the government oficials have been on the job almost con- tinually since dawn on Wednesday.
Dr. Ikki. President of the Privy Council, who incurred the displea- sure of the military party because of his alleged sympathy with the theory that the Emperor is an or gan of the State and not the State Itself, is expected to resign.-----
leuter
FLEET READY
Shanghai. Feb. 28.
A telegram from Tokyo tuned 12.50 p.m. Japan time states that the situation continues quiet, but this would have a more reassuring effect if it is not so evident that be certain ether telegrams must suppressed by the censor,
Meanwhe
cabled enquiry from New York quotes a dispatch declaring that street fighting has broken out in Tokyo,
to
The Tokyo message says that Admiral Osuml has called a con- ference of high naval officers plan arrangements fo cope with the situation from the Navy view- point
Marines of the Navy Ministry have strengthered the First Fleet which entered Tokyo Bay. The crews are standing by.-- Reuter.
LONDON ADVICES
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London, Feb. 28. The situation in Tokyo is still obscure but the Japanese Embassy in London state they have received no news of fighting there to-day, The Embassy's latest information is that all is quiet.
News from other sources in- dloates that up to an early hour to-day insurgent officers and men were still in occupation of the Every buildings they had seized. endeavour, it is stated, is being Efforts made to avoid fighting: are still being made to reach a peaceful solution.--- British, Wireless, –
COURTEOUS SERGEANT
Tokyo, Feb. 28. The deadly seriousness of the position has lightened and there is a seemingly total lack of per- sonal ill-feeling between the op- posing forces and the rebels,
Courtesy to sightseers received a fine example when a correspondent visited the Sanno Hotel and asked Sergeant whether he could go The Sergeant replied: "Cet- tainly, have a look around, Regret you cannot took a room."-- Reuter.
in.
EVACUATION PROMISE
Shanghal, Feb. 23. A Japanese agency report from Tokyo says that the rebels pledged they would evacuate the occupied buildings. They did not withdraw in the morning as promised he cause of opposition within ranks, which silenced.
Reuter.
the
hus now been
NO EVACUATION YET
Tokyo, Feb. 23. Despite the promise, the rebels, had not evacuated at 9.50 p.m.
LONDON JOURNALIST |
ARRESTED
Tokyo Martial Law Charge
Tho
Tokyo, Feb. 28.
author and journalst," Mr. (Gerald Sampson, a Lendon- er, believed to be a former pri. vate
of Mr. Lloyd secretary George, who has been residing in the Imperial Hotel for nearly a` year, was arrested yesterday evening and taken to the Police Stallon.
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He is detained under martial Law пл 1 charge of unduly spreading propaganda against martial law among the hotel guests-Reuter.
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CITY RETURNS TO NORMAL
Tokyo, Feb. 28. After the announcement that the rebels were returning to bar- racks this morning. Tokyo last night returned to its normal ways
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1936.
CHINA'S ART TREASURES
Exhibition Nearing The End
MEASURES OF
DEFENCE
Plan Outlined In Parliament
London, Feb. 28. "The Government's plans for bet- ter co-ordination of Imperial De- fence measures which were out- Hned in Parliament yesterday meets with general approval in the
- London, Feb. 28. Mr. Qué Tai-chi is proceeding to Geneva to attend a meeting of the Committee for Technical Co- operation between China and the League and he returns on March 3 when he will give a large even-press. "ing party at Burlington House" to celebrate the closing of the Chinese exhibition.
They provide that the committee of Imperial Defence shall continue as an essential link in all matters With the approach of the end of defence and changes that are of the exhibition. crowds are to be made are designed to es- denser than ever. Yesterday there | tablish closer control by the Ca- were 12,700 visitors. eclipsing all binet over the Committee's work records at the Royal Academy.
"The packing of the treasures will begin the instant the exhibi- tion closes on March 3 and con- tinue night and day. Three weeks only are allowed for the prodigious labour involving distribution to the owners all over the world.
It is not expected that a British
back cruiser
the will. Garry treasures to China. but a naval Certain American en- thusiasts efforts to transfer the exhibition New York falled
to and the American Government is unable to provide the requisite naval transport.- Reuter"
escort.
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Feb. 28.
- London Silver prices to-day were unchanged for "Spot" and 1/16 down for "Forward" AS follow:
Spot Forward
and to effect that consolidated technical advice which will enable the Cabinet to consider defence in regard to all Services as a whole.
While retaining final responsibil- Ity for the work of the Committee. the Prime Minister will appoint a permanent deputy to act, for him both oh that Committee and on Cabinet's. Committee of Defence. The deputy will, at his discretion, convene Chlefs of Staff, though he will not be their chairman..
The approval of the plan was in- dicated in a depate in the House of Lords in which Lord Salisbury and former Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Air Force, Lords Milne and Trenchard took part.
The Air Minister, Lord Swinton, whose name has been mentioned for the new post also spoke and welcomed general" recognition of the need for co-ordination,
The Government aimed in their co-ordination scheme to bring the combined experience of three ser- vices to bear upon the work of the combined staffs and it would be the duty of, the new Minister to en- Sore Feb. 28 Feb 27 19-3/4 19-3/4 10-11/18 18-5/8
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of life. Theatres and cinemas re- FRENCH BROADCASTING opened, and the troops who, had been gitarding the pubic buildings were withdrawn.
STATIONS
new
Speculation is rife with regard { ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) to the appointment of a successor and to Premier Admiral Okada, three, names are given prominent mention. They are Prince Konce, President of the House of Peers: Admiral
of the Yamamoto, Supreme War Counci, and General Mazaki, former Inspector-General of Millary Education, and one or the victims of the army "purge" which led to the assassination of Admiral Nagata.- Heuter,
REPERCUSSIONS FEARED IN CHINA
was
Shanghal, Feb. 28. The conviction that the events in Tokyo will have the gravest re-
North China percussions in expressed to Reuter to-day by the highest Chinese political circles, which are firm in the belled that whatever Government is installed in Japan. It will inevitably be com- mitted to a more forward
con-
that the combination of staff should work to the best ad- vantage, that every problem re- ceived full consideration and that difficulties and differences frankly faced.—** British Berelman.
were
UNITED STATES GOLD HOARDS
Handicap To Trade
Berlin, Feb. 28, The reports that France con-
building three templates broadcasting stations, at Limoges, Bordeaux and Rennes, as well as
London, Feb. 28. Mr. Walter Runciman, President increasing the power of the al-
ones is creating of the Board of Trade, at Bradford ready existing much, but not entirely favourable, last night said that if the United attention here. The German press States would release some of her points out that by this the eff-stores of gold and be as adventur- ciency of the entire French brond- casting system will be augmented by 227 kilowatt to a total of 1,135 Kilowatt, which constitutes an in- .crease, di 60 per cent. The papers add that this "disproportion to a large extent" considerably exceeds the home requirements fransocean” News Service,
PROTEST AGAINST SYRIAN ARRESTS
tinental policy than any previous "Hong Kong Daily Fress" Special) regime.
The same vicw is expressed in well-informed British circles!- Reuter.
ADMIRAL SUZUKI IN DANGER
ous towards the borrowing nations es in her own home policy, the rapidity and volume of world trade would be vastly increased.
HOME FOOTBALL FRENCH APPREHENSION
ABOUT GERMANY
FIXTURES
Revised List For Saturday
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London, Feb. 28. Following the Football League'i decision to announce the week- end äxtures at very short notice owing to the movement to elimin- ate betting pools, the revised pro- gramme for to-morrow is as fol lows:-
DIVISION I Aston Villa v. Liverpool Bolton v. Stoke
Brentford v. Birmingham Everton v. Manchester C. Hüddersfield v. Blackburn Portsmouth v. West Brom Wednesday v. Leeds Preston v. Sunderland
DIVISION II Bradford C. v. Southampton Burnley v. Westham Charlton v. Swansea Hull v. Leicester Manchester U v. Blackpool - Newcastle, Norwich Port Vale v. Doncaster
DIVISION III (SOUTH) Bournemouth v.. Queen's F.R. Bristol Rovers v. Millwall Cardiff v. Exeter Clapton v. Torquay Crystal P. v, Coventry Gillingham v. Brighton Luton v. Watford Northampton v. Swindon Notts County v. Bristol C. Reading v. Newport Southend v. Aldershot.
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DIVISION III (NORTH) Accrington v. Tranmere Barrow v. Wrexham Chester v. Charlisle Chesterfield 7. Halifax Crewe v, Gateshead Lincoln v. Hartlepools New Brighton v. Oldham Rochdale v. Mansfield" Southpart v. Walsall Stockport v. Darlington York v. Rotherham
No alteration has been made the Scottish League Axtures. Reuter.
NEW ZEALAND RECOVER
Third Unofficial Test Match
In -the cricket
Referring to the value of for- eign agreements Mr. Runcimannings for 74' 10 said that he intended to pursue the policy of promoting suching his century by a agreements. A good many of the present agreements were .coming up for revision at early date.-
ritish Wirelem.
«ITALIANS BOMBING
THE ENEMY
Rome, Feb. 28. Marshal Badóglio's 'communique stated there is very little to report on either fronts except that the Italians are continuing bombing the enemy.
Paris, Feb. 28. The socialist paper "Populatre" publishes a letter to-day addressed on February 10 to the French High Commissioner in Syria, de Martel, from the chairman of the Syrian Parliament, protesting against the arrest of the Byrian deputies, 'de- claring that this autocratic action Admiral Suzuki, the Grand merely fans into blaze the smould- Chamberlain, who was first re-ering embers of discontent. Is it by Italian planes, but no casual ported as only alightly injured ip not self-evident, asks the letter,les are reported.
Reuter's Bulletin Service, the disturbances of Wednesday. that the fact that military ay- is now in a critical condition, ac-
Dairen, Feb. 28.
cording to news filtering through
from Tokyo.
The Supreme War Council has though its own been convened ranks are divided. The pressing need to reconcile the many army cliques is recognised.- Reuter,
MUTINEERS AGREE TO
SURRENDER,
Tokyo, Feb. 28. The surrender of the Tokyo mu- Prince Karin, Chief of Army tingers has been arranged at a General Staff, who has been re-conference at the Military Club
thorities had to be called in to that, de restore order proven Martel's policy is a falluré? "
The terrorist policy is alone rea- pánsible, concludes the letter, for the upheaval in the interior and along the coast of Byria.— Fransocean News Service
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO CHINA
Nanking, Feb. 28. Mr. Arita's presentation of his cuperating in a vila at Odawara ters between three leaders of the credentials as Japan's Ambassador announced his intention to pro- mutiny and three generals of the
to China is scheduled for the ceed to Tokyo 'to-night-
Supreme War Council. The latter morning of March 6- keuter.
rebels the option of Reuter. gave the peaceful settlement or forcible suppression.
The leaders then returned to the
at
the mutineers' headquarters Prime Minister's official residence
· BROADCAST MESSAGE
Tokyo, Feb. 28. General Kashii at 10 p.m. broad cast that the rebels are still hold- ing a certain area of the Nagats- cho district and he will be taking and an hour later met again the appropriate measures to therewith.
deal
Government troops, are main taining very strict guard and there is perfect order outside the rebel
Reuter,
are
the Bupreme War generals of Colinell at police headquarters.
They informed their superiors that the mutineers would surren der to their commanding officers
before returning to barracks.-- Ketter
OSAKA TROOP REVOLT STORY DENIED
Addis Ababa Headquarters zo- port that the Abyssinian forces at Deakie were again heavily bombed
COMMONS ALL NIGHT SITTING
Reoccupation Of Rhineland As Reprisal
Geneva, February 28.
French apprehension that Germany wil; use the ratification of the Franco-Soviet pact as an 'excuse to reoccupy the demili- tarised Rhineland zone in defiance of the 'Locarno Treaty will probably be discussed by M. Flandin and Mr. Anthony Eden at their forthcoming meeting in Ceneva.
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The Berlin press' generalix disapproves of the French Cham ber's vote. The Germania" says that the dle has been cast.
grave The "Deutsche Alegemeine Zeitung" speaks of a
step. The "Boersen Zeltung" declares that France has decided to fav- our bolshevism. The Tageblatt" and "Lokalanzeiger" both char- acterise the vote as a fateful decision. The "Voelkischer 'Beo- bachter" feels that the change is worse than Franco-German relations-Reuter.
FRENCH COMMENT
Paris, Feb. 28.
The ratification of the pact has bean received with mixed feelings. The press of the Left halls it as a step forward towards interna.
while tional security.
the right does not conceal chagrin over the Soviet's "artincial success."
"L'Oeuvre" forecasts that M. Flandin will nominate the rap- porteur of the Senate to obtain a speedy, vats.
PACT RATIFIED
Paris. Feb. 27.7 The ratification of the Franco- Russian Pact was approved by the Chamber with 353 to 164 votes. In accordance with the decision
Cabinet taken by the
Counen earlier in the day. 24. Sarraut made the ruilacatión a question of confidence. It is assured that
this was not done to exert any pressure on the Chamber, but it was felt that the Government should take the full responsibility. "L'Matin" expects the Upper
Sovict is recalled, that the House to decide to ratify the
Ambassador, Potemkin, was receiv- pact before the end of the session.ed by M. Flandin yesterday, and
Heuter..
SOVIET VIEWS
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gave the intimalion that the Soviet Government, would "con- sider it as an unfriendly act. ir the question of confidence was not. raised."- Transocean News Survien,
AN OMISSION
Moscow, Feb. 28. The Soviet press welcomes the French Chamber's ratification of the Franco-Soviet pact. The "Is- fuss vestia" comments that the raised in the German press over
Paris. Feb. 27. the alleged encirclement of Ger-
After the Franco-Russian Pact many is an attempt to prepare an was ratified, it was discovered to aggressive policy which Germany generai surprise, that in the rush intends to strengthen as soon as of the moment, the Government the pact is ratified by the Senate had not put the question of con- The consolidation of Europeanndence, as previously decided. in peace is a positive, factor for cor-M. Sarraut declared that he had solidation of peace in the Far East. intended to make the issue 2
the "Pravda" says
Japanese question of confidence, and that events show from what circles the his failure to do so was due to a Since Franco-regretful misunderstanding. campaign against the
too late 13 WES
to do anything Soviet collaboration emanated. The
about it, the
con- question of pact represents an example of a Preal effective approach to collec-Adence must be considered
unsettled. tive security and peace.
Transoetan News Service. Reuter.
Test
ROME. DENIES FOREIGN «
AGREEMENT
New ("Hong Kong Dally Press” Special)
Rome, Feb 28.
to ETFREge
LOCARNO TREATY AND THE RHINELAND
Paris, Feb. 27.
as
Kingsland, Feb. 28. third unofficial match between
It is understood that at the ar- Zealand and the M.C.C., the home team, after losing two wickets for
An emphatic denial was given by gent request of France one of the eight runs, currted their score to
Government circles here on Satur-chief matters to be discussed at' 362 for 9 at close of play,
day night that any attempt was the Geneva meeting of March 2 Cromb played an aggressive. In now
an will be the important problem of going on eight minutes. Italian-German-Polish -Hungarian the application of the Treaty of while Elmes had bad luck in miss-
La Bg
persistently Locarno in the event of violation agreement, single Fun
rumoured. not only in Italy but of Articles 42 and 43 of the Coven. ant, which deal with demilitarisa- after batting nearly two hours, in also in foreign countries. the course of which he brought
Not only can there be no ques- tion of the Rhineland. out some powerful strokes all over.
tion or mention of a treaty of this the Beld. He hit thirteen nature, but not
even anything boundarice.
that could be described as "nego tlations towards this "end have taken place. The deliberations that have been taking place in Rome during the last few days concern the political situation and just as normal Aa those diplomatic discussions that are in progress in London- 7 ransoccan New Service, !
The M.C.C. attack was mastered by the batsmen after their early setbak- Reuter.
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HOME RACE BETTING
Grand National And Lincolnshire
*
f
London, Feb. 28. The following are the call-over prices for the Grand National and Lincolnshire:-
are
LEIPZIG FAIR
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
It has been suspected for some” time that Germany intends to re- occupy and refortify this area- Reuter.
MEDICAL ADVISER TO NEGUS SUMMONED,
Rome, Feb. 27. "The medical adviser of the Negus, Haile Selassle of Ethiopia. bas been urgently summoned to Desslye from Addis Ababa, accoid- ing to a Djibouti report. This gives rise to the suspicion that the Emperor may be ill or mured............... Reuter. Leipzig, Feb. 28. The problem of accommodating. the host of visitors to the Leipzig Fair has been brought a step nearer to solution by an interest- ing innovation tried out by the Fair authorities. On the ground of the technical Fair a hotel train has been installed, cmsisting of 15 Pullman coaches and offering ac-garding the supposed fitness on
the Emperor was described commodation for 280 visitors.
"grotesque" by a spokesman of the Atassinian Government
his hotel on wheels is supplied "with every modern comfort, tele
GRAND NATIONAL 8/1 Reynoldstown L and 0. 100/B Golden Müller 6. London, Feb. 28.
100/7 Avenger a. 100/8 t The House of Commons held an
15/1 Castle Irwell o..100/6 t all-night sitting which started at
15/1 Belted Hero o. 100/6 t. 2.45 yesterday afternoon and fn-
The reason for the extended ished about noon to-day, thus the sitting lasted almost twenty two price offered for Golden Milter is hours, Four women members asi due to the fact that the horse re- through the meeting. This profused to jump and threw the foc-phone, radio, dining cars, as well longed sitting will mean that the key during the steeplechase at programme arranged for to-day Newbury on Wednesday. LINCOLNSH’RE will be dropped.-
10/1. Law Courto 100/9 t. Heuter's Bulletin Service,
100/ Friok t, and o.
SHIPS MAROONED AT ...
TAKU BAR
Tentsin, Feb, 28. Taku Bar conidions are still dimcult. The Icebreaker Tien Bang, brought thirty two passen- Shanghai, Feb. 28.gers from the Choko Maru which A private Chinese report states is icebound with a broken rudder. that troops in Osaka revolted, but The Dafren Line has suspended this is vehemently denied by the sailings owing to conditions at the Japanese authorities in Shanghal.- Bar Channel Reuter
fleuter.
18/1 Bcreamer o. 20/1 t.. 28/1 Tom Bowling o. 33/1 t. Ketter
UNIVERSITIES IN COMPETITION
London, Feb. 28. Oxford beat Cambridge 6-5 in la the annual inter- lacrosse Varsity match, but Cambridge beat Oxford by 778 points to 770 in the miniature rifle match Zeuter dulletin Service.
as staff mastering eight languages supervised by an official otherwise at the disposal of trains with foreign, diplomatic guests on state occasions.
Fransocean News Service.
· REPORTED ILLNESS OF NEGUS DENIED
Addis Ababa, Feb. 28, The report from Djibouti re-
Keuler.
NATIONAL DEFENCE
DEFICIENCIES
Proposed Improvements
London, Feb. 27.
as
The Prime Minister announced in the Commons that the White Paper, containing the Govern- ment's proposals for making good
SWIMMING RECORDS
Amsterdam, Feb. 28 Willy, benouder covered the hun dred metrès freestyle in 1 min. 4 denclencies in the national defence secs, beating his own world's re- services, will be available next cord of 1 min. 4-8/10 secs.
Wednesday afternoon. The White: Masterbrock swam the hundred | Paper, which is being awaited with metres backstroke in 1 min. 15-8/10 Faceptional public interest, will be secs, beating Mrs. Holm Jarrett's debated in the Commons on March record time of 1 min. 18-3710 secs. Reuters
9th and 10th.
Tritish Wireless.
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