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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1936.

"JAPANESE MILITARY OFFICER

EXPLAINS

North China Garrison

Strength

الأود

STATIONING OF TROOPS

ON RAILWAY

Agreement With Sung Denied

Tlenisin. May 29.

A Japanese military spokesman this afternoon declared that the Japanese garrison, when the movements are completed to-morrow, will slightly exceed 6,000, The figure, of 50,000 men. tioned by students in their propaganda he said, is ridlenlous. In addition 800 men are returnin to Japan.

The spokesman denied that an agreement existed between

Cher-yuan for General Tada and General Sung

stationing Japanese troops on the Peiping-Hankow Railway, adding that only a new post is being established at Fengiai where Japanese troops have already arrived.

The spokesman declared that nothing in ths, Tangku Truce pre- vented the Chinese Customs from taking action against smugglers in the demilitarised zone and the coast, but Customs cruisers were! not allowed to carry armaments in territorial waters. Armed Customs. vessels are regarded by the Jupan- ese military authorities as armed forces unless an agreement to the contrary has been negollated.

TROOPS TRANSPORTS

ARRIVE

Precaution By Chinese Authorities

Tientsin, May 29.

fresh anti-

MAJOR IMAI'S STATEMENT

Pressure On General Sung Denied

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Peiping. May 29, The Japanese milliary at- tache, Major Imai, declared at an interview that It was, áb- solutely untrue that the Japan- ese were pressing General Sung "Cheh-yuan to establish a

parate Customs In North China. Major Imai stated that when the Japanese troops movements are complete there will be 1.000 troops in the Peiping area com- pared with an average of 300 for some years past.

The officer denied that the Japanese would occupy Nan- Juan barracks.- Reuter.

SIR FREDERICK LEITH-ROSS

To Renew Contacts In Japan

RUBBER CONTROL ITALY'S TACTICS APPEAL FOR CIVIL

POLICY

London Journal's Survey

London. May 29.

IN EGYPT

Uneasiness Felt In Britain

FRENCH PRESS OPINION

It would seem to be in the interests of both producers and consumers that the policy of the Internasiona Rubber Restriction (Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) Committee should be designed to secure a rise л consumption rather than prices is he conclusion to 'day's "Economist" reaches in a survey of the "Arst two years' rub- ber restriction.

Paris, May 29. Signor Mussolini's conversations with the "Dally Telegraph" cor- respondent attracts much atten- tion here though opinions differ concerning the impression which The journal declares that the Duce's utterances are likely to LR.R.C certainly achieved the almcrease in London.

of bringing about a substantial in- i "Le Journal" praises the clarity crease in the price of crude rub of the Italian proposals and says ber and no doubt the current price that a statesman who so lucidly was reasonably remunerative and efficient to producers.

and unambiguously defines his aims and Intentions cannot be ac-

cused of endeavouring to evade an understanding.

"Le Oeuvre," on the other hand.

Although the exaggerated hopes of investors in the rubber produc ing industry may not have been realised, the majority of concerns are again working profitably, but opines that Mussolini's declara- at the same time the recent trendtions are not calculated to produce in London the impression desired of consumption indicates a de- mand, not as independent price by their author,

The paper stresses the unensi- changes as has been suggested.-

Britain ness felt in

concerning "Rzuter

Italy's tactics in

DISOBEDIENCE

AGITATION BY ARABS AND MOSLEMS

Wireless Propaganda From Italy

STATEMENT ON PALESTINE SITUATION

London. May 20

In a statement made in the House of Commons on the Pales- tine situation. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for the Dominions, said that an appeal for civil disobedience was published as a resolutiön of the Arab National Congress on May 7, Manifestoes of a more or less inciting character have been Issued by the Arab strike committee.

Moslem by the leading townspeople in Jerusalem, by the so-called National Guard at Jaffa, and the editor of a prominent Arab newspaper.

The Dominions Secretary "said page. A manifesto signed by Egypt and the that the Government were satis-members of the Arab students' irritation caused, in British poll-fed with the steps taken

by the committee has been published at Nablus, calling upon Arab civil servants to strike.

High Commissioner. Sir Arthur Wauchope. and hd the fullest confidence in his handling of the

situation.

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tical circles by the invitations of SILVER MARKET numerous Egyptian leaders to visit Rome as well as by Mussolini's

So far 40 agitators and strike- speech on the occasion of King

leaders have been banished to other (From Our Own Correspondent)

Fuad's death.

towns or placed under police sur- London, May 29.

The non-aggression pact which Mr. MacDonald admitted that velllance. Arab Journalists have London Silver prices today Italy is desirous

was wireless propaganda decided to suspend publication of of consluding there were down 1/18 on "Spo" and with Egypt is, according to the from Italy and disclosed that re-all Arable newspapers to-day. unchanged on Forward," as fol- paper, motivated by the wish to presentations had been made by The Seaforth" Highlanders were prevent the British army of 12,000 Mr. Anthony Eden in connection. again in action yesterday, being May 29

men now stationed in Egypt from with the matter. 19-7/8

increasing, conformably with the

Reuter. proposals

FURTHER EXCHANGE || low:--

OF VIEWS

London May 29. Lord Cranborne, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, an- nounced in the House of Commons that Sir Frederick Leith-Ross is

While Japanese troops continue to pour into North China, the The spokesman added that he Chinese authorities are doing their thought East Hopel was using the utmost to prevent situation for its own ends. Japan Japanese demonstrations by the had no formally recognised East Populace. Hopel, but the Japanese military Police are guarding the univér-shortly proceeding to Tokyo to re- authorities in North China accord-sities and schools, while studer.ts "ed de facto recognition, while are kept indoors and meetings, ar

Manchukuo

formally recognised

the Tungchow regime.

Referring to the increase in the Japanese garrison, the spokesman

said that certain Chinese mili- arists were attempting to cause -unrest in Manchukuo through volunteers, adding that there is an underground of Communist c mea- sures in North China designed to oust Japanese interests, of which the students' movement led by Communists is one phase.-- Heuter.

banned.

Four Japanese troop transports arrived at Tangku and the men

new contacts in Japan and have further exchange ot views or financial and economic questions of common Anglo-Japanese In- terest.

S.r Frederick Leith Ross will be

entrained this afternoon for Tien-proceeding Home via China. tsin. Relping and Shanhattan-

Reuter

Keutri.

QUO TAI CHI AND EDEN CONFER

Smuggling Problem In

North China

London, May 29. Mr. Kuo, Tal-Chi, China's Am-

MR. CHOU LOU'Sbassador in London, called on Mr.

TOUR

To Meet Statesmen In Europe

Anthony Eden last evening with reference to the smuggling ques- ilon in North China and had 2 conversation for half an hour.

It is understood that the Lon- don Chamber of Commerce is ap- pealing to the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter 'Run- ciman. on

VISIT TO NANKING

Nanking. May 28. Sir Frederick Leith Ross, adviser to the British Treasury, will pay another visit to Nanking on com- ing Monday for a conference with high Chinese officials here cerning ·Sino-British economic questions. He will be accompanied by Mr. T. V. Soong, Chairman of the National Economic Council.

con-

Mr. Chang Chia-ngau. Minister of Railways, will discuss with Sir Frederick concerning the construc- tion of railways. In North China the and matters pertaining to Canton-Hankow Railway.- Union Newon.

the serious damage CORONATION OF

done by smuggling to trade in China.-

(Erom Our Special Correspondent) | Reuter

Canton, May 19.

was

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British

JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER

Found Futally Injured Outside Cabaret

During his trip to Europe, Mr. Chou Lou, Chancellor of Sun Yat- sen University, will meet Reich- fuhrer Hitler in Berlin and other European statesmen in their respective countries, t closed to-day.

Accompanied by Professor Cheng Hung-hao, Chancellor Chou will arrive in Berlin on June 20. He will meet Premier Benito Mussolin political repercussions in connec tion with the murder of a Japan ese army oficer who was found midnight On

in Rome, M. Leon Blum and other French political leaders in Paris.

Mr. Chou is a member of the

Peiping. May 29. The Chinese authorities are concerned with the possibility of

Mr. Stanley Baldwin and Mr. A-fatally injured at thony Eden in London. Although May 26 outside a cabaret. How- standing committee of the Central ever, it is understood that the cir- 3 private cumstances point to rendetta.

Executive Committee, the highest Kuomintang organ, he will see European officials in his capacity as an anti-Japanese leader.

The chancellor will be away only three months. If time permits, he will also visit the United States and come home via the Pacific. Overseas Chiese in San Francisco have urged Mr. Chou to visit them when he goes to the United States,

The nature of the injuries has not been revealed.- Beuter

RIVERA AGAIN ON TRIAL

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Madrid, May 28 The Spanish Fasciat leader DUTCH UNIVERSITY Primo de Rivera, son of the late Dictator under the reign of King HONOURS

Alfonso XIII, was once again ou trial on Thursday: charged with ("Hong Kong Dally' Fress" Special being in illegal possession of arms.

The State Prosecutor, demanded 13. Amsterdam, May 28.

months' imprisonment, but the Professor Uexkuell of Hamburg Court sentenced the accused 'oniy bas been made an

honorary to five months. Great excitement doctor of the State University of broke out among the spectators on Utrecht, amongst other foreigners hearing the verdict, the crowds The police to be honoured, on the celebra- protesting violently.

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tion by the University of its 300th Immediately arrested everybody in

court.-. anniversary. Tranioczor News Sarvino

Transoccan News Berolie,

THE KING

Proclamation With Due Ceremonies

London, May 29. The proclamation of the King's Coronation on May 12 next year WILS read in the scarlet hung balcony of St. James Palace in accordance with the precedent of centuries. The Royal Standard

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May 28 .19-15/16 Forward ..19-15/16

Spot

19-15/16 British Government's

which are now forming the sub- ject of negotiations between the British High Commissioner in

MESSAGES FROM Cairo and the Egyptian authori

NEW LINER

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Speed Record Talks Deprecated

London, May 29. Wireless messages from the liner Queen Mary state, that the vessel continuing her maiden voyage in completely satisfactory conditions. Her speed is entirely satisfactory.'" but Sir Percy Bates, Chairman of the Cunard-Waite Star Line, who is on board, deprecates suggestions that efforts are being made to ex- tablish a speed record.

He says that the Company have no intention of running the ship

He'l excessively fast.on this trip. mentions that she was built to maintain a schedule of 281 knots and like a new motor car a new ship must be run in. British Wireless.

THIRTY KNOTS

London, May 29. The Chier Engineer, broadcasting from the Queen Mary, said that she was proceeding at approximately thirty knots an hour.

Sir Edgar Britten. her Comman- der, said that "shortly after 2 p.m. she was 1,400 miles out-

GIANT LINER'S PROGRESS

London, May 29. Reuter's special correspondent board the glant liner, Queen Mary, now on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic, says the vessel is ploughing ahead at a markedly in- creased speed.

It is anticipated that to-morrow's average velocity will be substantial- ly higher.

floated from the clock tower His Majesty is in residence.

The pageantry of the occasion was afforded by Officers of Arms and Heralds in glittering tabords. The weather is fair and a mode- the same as worn in the days of rate sea is running.—

Reuter. Edward VI, and other State fune- tionaries assembled on the balcony while in the courtyard below the King's Guard of Grenadiers and Band of the Coldstreams were

drawn up.

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HITLER WELCOMED

AT KIEL

"Hong Kong Daly Press Spectx)

Kiel, May 23,

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Transcean News Servine.

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MARRIAGE OVER TELEPHONE

Deaf And Dumb In Conversation

SEAFORTHS IN ACTION

Jerusalem, May 28. While the increasing number of Arab hawkers in the streets and the half-open Arab shops indicate a decline in the strike, other Arabs are trying to intensify the stop-

STRIKE NEARING |

THE END

Employers Willing To Discuss

'Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Paris, May 29. The strike of the French metal workers now appears to be near-

fred upon by Arab bands near Jimin. They returned the fire, kill- ing at least two Arabs and wound- ing four. The Camerons suffered no casualties. There were many disturbances on Wednesday night, police and snipers exchanging many shots. There Were NO casualties.-

· Reuter,

ARAB ATTACKS CONTINUE

("Hong Kong Dally Press" 'Special)

Jerusalem, 'May 28. Acts of sabotage continue throughout. Palestine. The armed ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

attacks of the Arabs on Govern- ment forces have decreased somu- Berlin, May 29.

what. Several attempts were The first telephone conversation

made by Arabs coming in boats ever to take place between two deaf mutes took place on Thurs-

from Jaffa to impede the construc- day when an engaged couple, the

tion of the quays of the new har- man aged 25 in Leipzig and the .ng its end. Following prolonged bour of Telaviv, the raiders also woman aged 23 in Berlin, con- conferences between

Sarraut's making attacks on the Jewish har- versed for six minutes on the Government and representatives bour lighters, During the past newly installed television, which of the employers and workers week 10,000 trees and vines have destroyed. Admiral Found, enables each party to see the union on Thursday, the employers been image of the counter-partner.

commander of the Magship "Bar- declared their willingness to enter

ham" now anchored at Halfa, ar- The pair wanted to discuss the into negotiations with the workers date of the wedding and the if the latter evacuate the occnpled rived by airplane with his staff at

Jerusalem. bride's uncle hit on the ingenious factories idea of "making the couple happy. According

to

a report from by presenting them with a teler Toulouse the strike at the De- sion talk at his expense.. Each voltine Airplane factory in that city has already been settled through the acceptance of the The pair spoke, the usual deaf workers' demands, by the emp and dumb sign language, their ployers.-

three minutes costs three and one half Marks,

faces aglow with pleasure. The Transocean News Service. conversation passed off without a

hitch, each understanding the other perfectly.

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BISHOP WITHOUT DIOCESE Rouen Population Surprised

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Spec'al),

Paris, May 29. The dismissal from la exalted ecclesiastical office of the Arch- bishop of Rouen, which caused such a sensation a week ago, had a surprising sequel last Thursday. when Prelate Bertin, whose denun- ciation to the civil authorities was

LOVELY ROSA WINS

At Betting Odds Of 33 To 1

OAKS RESULT

London, May 20 Seventeen horses started in the Oaks run over a distance of 1 miles and five yards with the fol- lowing result:

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VON RIBBENTROP IN ENGLAND

London, May 28. Herr Von Ribbentrop arrived in England by air to-day on a pri- vate visit to spend the weekend with personal friends. |"British Wireless.

STOP PRESS

FLIGHT FROM THE GUILDER

London, May 28, The increase in the Dutch Bank rate from 24 to 31 per cent, an consequence of the moderately Lovely Rosa (Weston)

heavy fight from the guilder which Barrowby Gem (Pat Beasley) | began last night gathered mo-

3 Feola (Fox)

mentum to-day.

Pressure was Lovely Rosa passed the post most notable on the "forward" .ahead of market where discounts: tempor-

After the trumpeters had sound- ed a fanfare thrice, the Garter

the prime reason for which Arch-three-quarter length King of Arms Sir Gerald Wollas-

two | srily. widened 41- cents for one blahop de la Villerable incurred the Barrowby 'Gem, with Feola ton, read the proclamation in the The arrival of Adolf Hitler in displeasure of Rome, reappeared in lengths behind

month and 141 for three months, The crowds were Kiel for the "purpose of inspecting his diocese and resumed service at

Betting: 33 to 1 Lovely Rosa, 22 | representing insurance, premiums nearby yard. apparently overawed by the the fleet prior to unveiling the the two congregations which were to 1 Barrowby Gem, 10 to 1 Feola, against devaluation of

15.9 per solemnity of the occasion and re- Naval Memorial at Laboe on formerly in his charge.

The following were the other cent per annum and 17.1 respec- frained from cheering.

Saturday gave rise to an ́en-.

This development "took Rouen starters: Beautiful. Girl ..(F. tively.» To-day's decline in "for-- A modern touch was provided by thusiastic and unparalleled scene by surprise, because the population Burns), Silver Birch (Gordon Al- ward" guilders was principally microphones facing Bir Gerald of enthusiasm. Accompanied by had in the meanwhile openly taken chards), Miss Windsor (Caralake), caused by the desire of speculators - Wollaston for a talkie record of War Minister von Blomberg and sides for the Bishop, numerous Traffic Light (Dick), Veuve Cliquot to provide week-end contingencies, the proclamation and loud the Commander-in-Chief of the public demonstrations of sympathy (E Smith), Balopette (Beary), but foreign exchange circles gent. speakers for the benent of the Navy. Admiral Raeder, Hitler - having been staged. The popula- Thalia (Marshall), Trelisia erally do not anticipate any seri- crowd.

spected the Guard of Honour that

don stands daily in long queues to (Jones), Tideway (Perryman), Herous turn in the international cur- At the conclusion of the had been drawn up at the station, sign a petition to the Pope.

Bister (Smirke) Rayal Duchy rency situatibă during the next fëw . ceremony a procession of state and then proceeded to the Rail-

The proposal to be allowed to (Breathes), Chiberta, (Jelliss), days. WAS formed, including func-way Bridge where he boarded I call himself Bishop, in partibus | Chinese Star (Lane), Detention Regarding a rise in Bank rate tionaries

horseback, which pinnace and went on board the infidelium," 16. Bishop without (Steve Donoghue).

further, the Dutch Government's to Charing proceeded

Cross. Flagship "Admiral Graf Spee" diocese, found no favour with de Feisetta, Satire, Crested Crane intention is to maintain the pre- Temple Bar and the

Royal which then put out to sea accom- la Villerable himself, as he recoils and Ferry Bridge considered as sent parity to the last ditch, ~ Exchange where the proclamation panied by three torpedo boat from a separation from his devoted probable starters were out of the At the close discounts somewhat

narrowed to. 41, :134.-— - Reuter.

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flotillas-

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congregation. Transocean News Service,

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