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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1936.

CHINA TROOP MOVE PUZZLE

Civil War Or Facing

The Invader?

NANKING HELP ASKED BY SOUTHERNERS

SUPPLY OF AMMUNITION AND

ROUTE GUIDANCE

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Canton, June 12.

Thy Kuomintang Southwest Executive Committee and the Southwest Political Council yesterday despatched another tele- ram to Nank`ng making known its stand on the present poll- tical dilemma. The message reads in part as follows:—

"China is at present placed in the most precarious predica- ment. She has arrived at the point where she must either take up arms and struggle for existence or submit and dle the death of an enslaved nation. Present conditions can be likened unto the fighting of a burning fire—the least delay would entail un- told sacrifices,

The troops of Kwangtung and Kwangsi have. with " ardent loyalty and patriotism in their hearts, decided to brave the summer heat and march north to face the invaders; and they are all ready to lay down their lives at the altar of nation- al salvation. To this commendable spirit we hope you would extend recognition by supplying them with ammunition and mapping out the routes whereby they could be permitted ta traverse to their destination. Only by so doing could the hearts China be put in order."— of all be united and the house of Central Press...

SOUTHWEST DOUBTS

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Canton, June 12,"

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Previously the occupation The Kuomintang Southwest Ex-Hengchow without opposition was ecuuve Committee and the South-regarded as a foregone conclusion. wrst Pollical Council yesterday The report that hostilities have jointly dispatched a telegram to broken out is at present incon- Nanking as an answer to the June

Armable, but with rival" military $ telegram of the latter. A gist of

forces massing in the sector the the message reads as follows:- situation is most tense:-Router

CLASH CONFIRMED

Shanghai. June 12. A private telegram received in Shanghai from South China con- firms the clash between Kwangsi and Central Government troops southward of Hengchow. Reuter.

SINO-JAPANESE

CO-OPERATION

Tokyo's Terms To Nanking

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AMBASSADOR DUE

THIS MONTH

Tokyo, June 12, Mr. Shigeru Kawague, new Japanese Ambassador to China. will be proceeding to Nanking on June 20.

It is semi-officially stated that Mr. Kawagoe will press the Nin- |hing Government for control of anti-Japanese agitation and rea- lisation of the much desired co- operation between China, Japan and Manchoukud, lower the im-

tarift port

on Japanese Foods which would alleviate smugging. and recognition of Japan's special position in China.

Mr. Kawagoe has reportedly been instructed to say that the

the latter is

only acceptable means to pave the way for Sino- Japanese economic co-operation. after which Japan will be ready to co-operate, in Britain's wide econo- mic interest in China in order to avold misunderstanding —

Reuter,

OIL INDUSTRY REPORTS

Dividend As Sign Of Progress

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CONDITIONS MORE SATISFACTORY

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London, June 12. Progress in the oil industry shown in the recent batch dividends reports of leading inter- ests, the latest of which is Mexican and Canadian Eagles which re- joined the ranks of dividend pay- ers alter an absence of four years with distributions of ten pente and

We are apprised that Nanking would presently call the 2nd plen- ary session of the Central Execu- Uye Committee to decide upon the reps to be adopted with regard to We the Sino-Japanese problem. arem this a suleide polley-the calling of conferences in the face or impending danger and the pre- crastinating of the resistance po- licy. We may add emphatically The Foreign Office denies the that greater forbearance and fur-Canton report about requesting ther procrastination would only the powers not to sell war materialnine pence per share respectively. entall more stupendous sacrifices to South China- "In the end.

Keuter,

MUNITION SUPPLIES.

Nanking, June 12.

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GEN, CHEN'S ORDER

Nanking, June 12. It is announced here that Gen- eral Chen Chi-tang, Commander- in-Chief of the Kwangtung forces. has ordered the discontinuance of the advance of the Kwangtung troops Into Kunan.-

Reuter

SOVIET ACTION

The Royal Duten report es- timates the world oll output in 1935 at 226,472,024 metric tons, 16 million tons above the previous record in 1929, remarking that the United States is responsible for the bulk of the Increase whereas Russia steadily lost ground in the international market.

KING LEOPOLD of Belgium.

STRIKE EPIDEMIC IN EUROPE FRENCH LABOUR Revolutionary Gesture

TROUBLES

In Belgium

Chamber Action On

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"New Deal"

STRIKE MOVEMENT

STILL ON

Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Paris, June, 12. The French Chamber of De- putles passed by 531 against 7 votes the bill providing for collec

CABINET CRISIS tire agreements between the em-

IN BELGIUM

Socialists Obstruct Van Zeeland

KING'S APPEAL

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Hong Kong Daily Press" Special

Brussels, June 11. Belgium is still without a Gov- ernment, as van Zeeland, the for- mer Premier, and who had been commissioned by King Leopold to take over the formation of the new Government, was forced late on Thursday afternoon to declare that his efforts had ended in fal- lure.

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Early on Thursday afternoon the King, in view of the gravity of the situation held a meeting of the Party leaders in the Town Palace,

most unusual situation that would arise should van Zeeland fail, was discussed exhaustively, the King exerting his personal influence to induce!

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measure.

the

ployers and workers, and by a great majority abrogated the emergency decrees of Laval which" provided for the rent allowances of the officials being cut.

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The question of Introduction of the 40-hour week is being discuss- ed to-day. Premier Blunt nounced, shortly before conclusion of Thursday's session that he in- tends to submit five bills for labour regulations.

The employees of the Paris res- taurants.cates and hotels will re- sume work to-day in consequence ot un agreement reached with the employers yesterday. The number of metal strikers in Northern France has also decreased and it is believed that the strike will de finitely end on Friday.

ASYLUM WALK-OUT

The inland navigation on the other hand shows an increase and spread of the strike. Traffic on rivers and Canals in Northern France has come to a complete Standstill The

situation in the Northern majority of towns France is likewise practically un- changed.

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LIEGE MINERS HOIST

RED FLAGS

ANTWERP SHIPPING DISLOCATED

("Hong Kong Daily Press Special)

Brussels, June 12.

The strike movement in the Liege coal basin has definitely assumed a revolutionary character according to the paper "Libre Belgique." Amongst other incidents the paper reports that the strikers hoisted the Red flag over-one of the occupied mines and that the Socialist Mayor of Herstal refused to call the gen- darmes to expet the strikers. It is feared. the paper adds, that the metal workers are willing to join the strike.

The dockers strike persists in the port of Antwerp which is completely at a standstill. Various International shipping lines have consequently decided that their steamers shall not call at Antwerp as long as the strike lasts The diamond cutters, in the same city are also on strike.

Brus SPANISH POLICE

READY

The Central Executive Commit- tee of the Belgian Metal Workers which met at sels passed 2 resolution de manding that the Socialist Party should only participate in the new Government on the condition that the latter includes a general in- crease of wages and the introdue-

aon of a 40-hour week in its

programmo.

A

similar attitude has beet adopted by the Central Committee of Miners, which" further resolved to convoke an extraordinary session of miners for June 14 in order to decide what means

miners demands." should be adopted to enforce the

- The General Committee of Belgian Trades Unions has been summoned here next Friday. Transncean News Service

BARON ALOISI REPLACED

Geneva Representation Indications

In Rouen. Nancy. Toulouse and Mulhouse In Alsace tram service the Parties to come to terms for

has come to a complete standstill. the sake of the Nation. Later the

the Lunatic Asylum In King received van Zeeland alone

Amiens, the wardens have sudden- for more than an hour. Then itly declared a strike and the small was announced that the ex-Pre- medical staff has hard time mier's efforts had proved abortive. keeping the inmates quiet. There Van Zeeland told pressmen that are 800 inmates. Races which 20 Socialists bad demanded

were to be held in St. Cloud were slT Portfolios

new called off- Cabinet, whereas VAA Zee-Transocean News Service. land was only prepared to grant Eve, but the crucial point on MINISTRY COMMUNIQUE which van Zeeland would not com-

Paris, June 12. promise was the demand of the The Ministry of the Interior Socialsts that their decision be published the following communi confirmed by a general Socialist que on Friday night: "Owing to Council to be, convened for Thurs- the interference of certain ele- day. afternoon. Moreover the ments, who have nothing to do Liberals also made their participa- with the strike movement, and in ton conditional en terme that van the present labour, conflict, a con- Zeeland would not accept. ference was held on Thursday

Alois is mentioned as a likely The news that the crisis is un-evening under the chairmanship candidate for the Foreign – Em- solved produces a great sensation of Premier Blum which was also bassy. In political circles, as well as on attended by the Minister of the The appointment of a compara- Interior. All necesary precautions tively unknown man under Count were taken to prevent anything Clano at the Propaganda Ministry in the streets. Thela held to indicate that Ciano him- Government relies on the pru- self will represent Italy at Geneva dence and presence of mind of on all important occasions.— each individual citizen to avoid all { Reuler's Bulletin Service. acts qusceptible to be disturbing.

the Bourse.

untoward Tokyo, June 12.

NANKING CONCENTRATION

Nanking blames us for acting rashing by mobilising our troops without awaiting the orders of the National Government. Regarding this we find it appropriate to state that our actions are not the fruits 01 mere impulses but that they are

•$!#Is taken witn the atm of rousing the nation to take united action against the Japanese in- vaders. We have, in fact, concen- trated our troops so as to be pre- pared for action in case the Gov- ernment calls on us to march to the front to face the Lavaders. Here, however, we must state that we find it hard to understand the purpose of the concentration of Nanking's troops Hunan, Fu- klen, Kwelchow and Klangsi, all of which border on Kwangtung Cheh-yuan has definitely rejected and Kwangsi provinces. Why has Nanking not mobilised its armed forces against the Japanese in- vaders in North China?

Th Soviet Ambassador, M. Yurene, has received instructions to cancel his projected trip to Moscow. This is believed to be due to the importance attached by the Soviet to the events in China.- Reuter,

SUNG DEFIANT

Tientsin, June 12.

The Company's twin-brother. Shell Transport report. although describing conditions 115 more satisfactory than for some years, adds a world of caution in the de- claration that production has been allowed to increase more rapidly than conditions seem to justify.

Anglo-Iranian also shows im proved results, although below ex- pectations, for which the Chair- man blames the difficulties on one the important continental markets and

international cur- rency restrictions.

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It is learned that General Sung Renter.

the

for the 29th Route

the Japanese demand withdrawal of Army to south Shihchaichwang Railway.

of Changchow- POLICE OFFICER

In view of the stern attitude of

stated: the Japanese are now pre- the North China leader,' 'it is paring to take fcreible action to fulfill their desire.- Union News.

WOUNDED

SHOOTING IN PALESTINE

CIVIL WAR SEED Nanking declares that it, too, harbours the desire to repulse the invaders but that it is only biding for the opportune moment. This also, we fall to comprehend, for, by concentrating troops in the South Instead of the North, Nanking bas already sown the aced of civil war whether it realises it or not. To clear our doubis, Nanking should Immediately demobilize the forces bandits and rough elements are visit of inspection by two men in

that have already been massed in the South and should waste no time in moving the armed forces northwarde to confront the - vaders.Actions speak louder than words and only by leading the na- tion towards the right goal could the country be united and made to submit itself to Nanking's author- ity.-

Central Pres

FIGHTING BEGINS

Hankow, June 12. " A Chinese report states that Aghting has broken out to the south of Hengchow-Reuter

SUDDEN DECISION

KALGAN REPORTS

Tentsin, June 12. According to reports from Kal-

Jerusalem, June 12. gan. Japanese are mobilizing The Assistant Police Superinten- troops in Shangtu. North Chahar.dent, Alan Sigrist, was fired at and At Chen-chen and Tushikow. severely wounded while out on a

disturbing peace and order.

The situation in Chahar änd

hiding.

Constable Dozate who accom-

and Sulyuan is considered tense-panted Mr. Sigrist returned the

nion News.

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HOPEL-CHAHAR

ATTITUDE

No Participation În' Civil Warfare

assailants' tire and it is believed that he inflicted mortal wounds on one of the desperadoes.

Shots were also fired at night time at the house of Mr. James Faraday, Police Superintendent at

Nazareth.-

OTHER INCIDENTS Pelping. June 12.

Jerusalem, June 12. General Sung Cheh-yuan, in re-

The situation in Palestine bas viewing a 29th Army unit outside improved compared with the last Peiping this morning, informed | few days. Only a number of small the officers and men that as far Incidents were reported, includ- as internal affairs were concerning few bombs thrown, and minor Hankow. June 12.

ed he would not participate in any ambushes. Indicating a sudden decision to

civil warfare, but would assist in take the initiative, the Central maintaining peace and order. Government troops halted their while externally he would strive to retreat this morning and suddenly preserve the sovereign rights of pushed. southwards, beyond Heng- China- chow.

Beuter.

The general public's reaction is shrinking belief in Parliament ary systems and a rise of presage of the Rexista,--- Trananceza Hawa: Nervvio.

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KING IN CONFERENCE

to the favourable progress of the Brussels, June 12.

negotiations now going on." After M. van Zeeland has in-

Political circles, regard the pub- formed the King that he was un-lication of this communique as in- able to form a Government, the dicating that the Government is King received the leaders of the attentively watching the course of three parties for a lengthy con-

events and are determined to ference. It is now expected that

maintain order under any cir- cumstances.-.. M. van Zeeland may be able to

Transocean News ServerS form a Coalition Government- Router's Bulletin Service.

SILVER MARKET

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(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 12 London Silver prices to-day were up 1/16 for "Spot" and 1/3 for "Forward" as follow:-

June. 11. Брос

19-13/16 19-13/18

Forward

BILLS BEFORE SENATE

Paris, June 12. The Senate will meet this after- noon to discuss five bills, four of which were passed in the Cham- ber yesterday, these being no taxation for ex-servicemen's pen- sions, collective labour contracts. holidays with pay and raising of school leaving age.

Rome, June 12. Baron Aloisi, Italian representac tive at Geneva, has been replaced by de Peppo.

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Bomb Explosion At Capital

THIRTY-HOUR WEEK DEMAND

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Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Madrid, June 12. The tension throughout Spain attained its highest pitch and the police in the larger towns have been placed in a state of alarm to be prepared for any emergency.

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The degree of the nervousness. of the population of the capital was illustrated on Thursday night when a terrific detonation aroused the inhabebants frd sleep and brought them panic-stricken into the streets in the belief that a signal had been given for the out- break of Communistic revolution. Subsequent investigation revealed. however, that this supposition, was erroneous and that the noise had been caused by the strikers hav- ing set in motion a powerful bomb which fortunately did little damage.

Over

fifty thousand workers

are now on strike in Madrid and a further extension of the strike The movement is anticipated.

ix- strikers are demanding an crease in wages of rearly 50 per cent and a 36-hour "week—

SIR SIDNEY BARTON Transocean News Service.

ON LEAVE

London, June 12. Sir Sidney Barton, British Min- ister in Addis Ababa, is about to take long deferred leave and will wall from Jibuti on June 21. Mr. Patrick Roberts, First Becretary, will take charge of the Legation.- Bestial Wireless.

FRENCH CHAMBER

DECISION

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The forty-hour week bill was "Hong Kong Dally Fress" Special? being discussed in the Chamber June 12 this morning and it was expected 19-7/8

to be passed in the afternoon in 18-15/16 time for the Senate discussion.-

Frantottan News SerincE,

MOSCOW APPROVAL

By 563

Paris, June 11, votes against 1 the French Chamber passed, the bill that all persons in employment be granted fixed holidays once a year with full pay.

WAVERING ATTITUDE

Paris, June 11. The Chamber then began the The strike altuation in Paris and discussions on the bills to make other parts of France still remains certain alternations in the emer- Moscow; June 11.

uncertain, despite the conclusion gency decrees passed by Laval re- The Presidium of the Central which was reached in Thursday's ducing the salades for the State Executive Committee has announ- Cabinet that it was declining and ced approval of the new constitu- an early resumption of work could Transocian News Service.

"and Municipal officials.- tion and that it is calling the all-be expected. "Demonstrations were

·Union Congress of the Soviet Party held by the atrikers in various to consider the project,- Reuters

NEGUS' MOVEMENTS

fac-

PREMIER'S HOPES

Continuation Of Present Combination

London, June 12.

The Prime Minister, who WAS the guest of the National Labour group at a dinner at the House of Commons last night," said me hoped sincerely that in some shape or form the present com. bination which formed the National Government would go.on. He was quite convinced that under present conditions no single party could win an election with more than a small and therefore ineffective majority. It was up to the younger generation to see that Parliament gave expression to its hopes destres and idealisms- British Wireless.

SWISS DEFENCES

{"Bour Bour Daily Press" Special)

Berne, June 11.

The Swiss Council of State has adopted the new defence bill - animously on Thursday and the measures for augmenting the na- tional defences, have thus become law.

parts of the city, without however ployees have gone on strike again. resulting in untoward incidents.

In the Provinces numerous Two thousand and eighty tories have gone to work again, strikers carrying red fiage but an equal number of new and singing the "Internationale" strikes have broker out." marched through the streets up to In Rouen the strike assumed an the place in front of the Chamber extension almost bordering of Deputies: There they demand-General Strike. All activity in the streets and one Jew was seriously arranged to leave London on June legislation embodying their claim and the trams cannot be worked,lations between Switzerland and The Emperor of Ethiopia hased that the enactment of the port is at a complete standstil, injured in # bus which was 17 for Vevey where he has be carried out speedily.

since the workers have occupina Soviet Rusafa was defeated by 06: stoned-

the depota

votes to 72- Prantocian News Service,

Transocean News Service.

Seven Jews and one Arab were slightly injured when stoned in the

Iteuter's Bulletin Service.

chalet. British "Wire'cu

London, June 12.

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In a number of factories, where work had been resumed, the em-

In the National Council the mo- Hon to establish Diplomatic re-