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BRITISH

POLICE INJURED

IF

BY ARABS

Ambushed On Road

To Jaffa

MORE TROOPS ARRIVE

Jerusalem. June 29.

Two British constables Were severely injured when * police patrol along the road to Jaffa was ambushed early this mornbir

Over 20 armed Arubs also at- tempted to hold up, police cars along the road "Those in the cars switched of thele-lights and were ared on by the Arabs.

Troops in the cars returned the fire, finally dispersing the at- tackers.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1936.

JAPANESE TRADERS ATTACKED

FOR AMSTERDAM

INCIDENT REPORTED AT

THE DUKE OF KENT

Ländon, June 29. The Duke of Kent is to open an

A mechanised regiment of the 3th Hussars arrived to-day from Egypt in two columns after auxhibition of British art in Amster- march through the desert.-Peuter

RIG ARAB LOSSES ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Spec al

Jerusalem, June 39.

That fighting in Palestine is as- suming a more serious character is indicated by the latest reports asserting that the Arab lossen during the military action in the Nablus region are estimated at 56 dead and 93 wounded, but the real losses must be still greater, many of those who fell in the mountains are unburied, hence uncounted.

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In Samarta 0,800 grape vines

on

dam on July 4. The Duchess of Kent, who during the week-end, entered A Kensington nursing home for a small operation, will not accompany him,

King Edward and the "Queen of the Netherlands Ar the joint. patrons of the exhibition which is to remain open until September.

Over 200 paintings by British masters will be shown. It is under- stood that Amsterdam, has insured the pictures for £1,000,000.- British Wireless.

FENGTAI

Chinese Soldiers Held To Be Responsible

TENSION MAY GROW

Peking. June 29.

A serious increase in the Sino-Japanese tension in North China is feared as a result of an alleged attack by Chinese soldiers on two Japanese traders at the Fengtai railway junction, a few miles south of Peking.

One of the traders is reported to be detained still in the Chinese barracks.

The incident follows a series of similar happenings at Fengtar, where both Chinese and Japanese soldiers are garrisoned.

JAPANESE THREAT

Tientsin, June 29.

Japanese raval, military and consular authorities conferred wo- day on the Chikou incident and it is reported that they have decided Customs cruiser ta selzc the Yukwang If she is found illegally Ir action against the Japanese

were 'destroyed Saturday CUSTOMS FORMS ship. Dalel Maru.

whereupon the British Authorities fined the Arab village of Sabkarin

£250..

FRONTIERS GUÅRDED

In view of the danger of the in- vasion of Palestine by Bedouins from across the Jordan, the fron- tter between the two countries has been sealed by order of the man- datory government.

Strong infantry detachments as well as numerous bombing planea are patrolling the frontier in order to prevent smuggling of arms. while all the more important cross- ings over the river Jordan, which forms part of the frontier. are oc- cupied by troops.

May Be Signed In Japanese

Shanghai, June 29.

It has been officially announc- ed that with effect from July 1. customs application at Tsingtao may be made in Japanese, 35 well as Chinese and English. Japanese claimed that this was in accordance with the Shantung rendition of the agreement, and after a close study of the agree- ment Chinese authorities found nc

The press. censorship has been grounds for resisting the conten- made more rigorous.— Transocean News Service.

tion.

Applications in Japanese must necessarily be handled by Japan- ese appraisers. two of whom were "récently appointed in place of non-

EMBASSY TO BE Japanese officials who have been

MOVED

Change To Nanking "Announced

IN THE COMMONS

British

"

London, June 29.

removed elsewhere.-

Beuter..

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The Japanese destroyer Kiku. which arrived on Saturday with a staf officer to Investigate the the Chikou and Tientsin incidents,. has been assigned to patrol duty along the North China coast in consequence of those happenings, -Router.

CHIEF'S REPORT

Sir Frederick Maze Reviews The Situation

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Shanghal, June 29. The recent seizure of two Ja- panese vessels by Chinese Mari- time Customs cutters off Tsingtao and Chikud which led to the re- cent Japanese agitation and in- cidents such as the Japanese rio- ters' attack on the Customs build-

ing in Tsingtao, are the subject of a report by Sir Frederick Maze,

Customs would persevere in their efforts to prevent the distribution of contraband to a point outside that area.

Questioned regarding the pos- siblity of checking the flow of contraband to the North-west via Str Peking as well as South, Frederick Maze said "That is a different matter."- Reuter

'CHINA RIGHT

Expressions Of Opinion In London

The

London, June 29. firing by Chinese cruisers on Japanese ships and the reputed arms deal between China and Germany are given prominence in to-day's news- papers.

There is no comment however as little information has been re- celved in London regarding the arms deal.

her rights.

MR. EDEN

NO REPLY YET

To South-West's Proposals

NANKING SILENT

Canton, June 29. According to

30 official spokesman Nanking has not Yet replied to the South-West's telegram submitting five pro- posals regarding China's rela tions with Japan

Should no reply be received with- in the next few days, he said, the south west leaders would issue a further declaration.

It has been decided to hold Mr. funeral on Hu Han-miln's atate July 13, thus conflicting with the date of the second plenary session and consequently, 10 Nanking delegates are likely to come down for the occasion. Houler,

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 29. London Silver prices to-day were down 3/16 for "Spot" and 1/8. for "Forward" as follow:-

June 26, ..19-5/8

Spot Forward

.19-5/8

June 29. 19-1/2 19-9/18

reminiscent

General Chung-jen "made a The firing on the Japanese ships by the

is stirring speech, Chinese however

of generally approved by business those he delivered during the early men and members of the House days of the revolution. He ex- of Commiens who ате of the pressed his unshakeable deter- opinion that China is fully within mination to make use of armed forces and all available resources of Kwangal to save the country through anti-Japanese resistance.

After reviewing the recent events in South China, which aggravated the national crisis, General Ll de-

that clared

further delay in launching an expedition would be disastrous,

British chief of the Customs ser- vice, to the Chinese Government.

They also agree that Chinese The report states that the Cas- | cruisers will never fire without toms cutters followed a perfectly provecation and it is considered COMMONS QUESTION normal procedure when they sels- that the issue now depends on the extent of the moral support that Great Britain and America will lend to China.

On Sir Frederick Leith-Ross In Japan

Lundon. June 29. Replying to Mr. Moreing in the House of Commons to-day, Vis- count Cranborne, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that reports had been received concerning the interviews that Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross had had with leading personalities in the Japan-; ese Government and Army.

ed the Japanese ships. The Ja- panese ships were given due warn- ing and arrested within Chinese territorial waters.

The crew of one of the seized vessels is alleged to have admitted that the ship.he was in was engag- ed in smugging augar and another sald they had been warned from shore of the approach of the Cus- toms cutter..

It is also alleged in the report that the Japanese Consular police in Tangki violently assaulted Chi- nese Customs officials.

The announcement that the British Embassy in China would be removed from Peking to Nanking was made in the House of Commons to-day. Replying to Mr. Patrick, Vis- count Cranborne, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the Government consideret

RAILWAY SMUGGLING that the time had now come for

Sir Frederick, he understood, was this change and they intended, accorded a very friendly reception

The measures adopted to check subject to the provision of the

and was able to discuss frankly smugglig along the rollway south necessary funds by Parliament, to various problems, including smug-

of Tientsin had proved fairly remove the Embassy to Nanking gling in North China and Japan-effective, declared Sir Frederick Es soon as fitting "premises could

ese policy there.

Maze to Reuter. There were how- 'be crected.

Sir Frederick urged during the ever, some exceptions, notably in unruly mob Cran-Shantung where an discussion, said Viscount borce, that effective powers to of smugglers, mostly Koreans, was exercise their functions shou'd be proving obstructive. restored to the Customs author!- He added that it was still im- possible to enforce preventive ties in North China-

measures in East Hopel, hence the Reuter.

The British Charge d'Affaires at Nanking was now negotiating for the acquisition of a suitable site in the new city, declared Viscount Cranborne.-

JAPAN'S POLICY

Will Not Accede To London Treaty

London, June 29. Japan has notified Britain that she does not intend in present cir- cumstances to accede to the 1936 London Naval Treaty nor does she intend at present to formulate her views.on the desirablity of invok- ing the escalator clause of the 1930 London Treaty, following American note.-

treuter.

SOVIET CAPTURES

the

Changchun, June 29. Kwantung army headquarters announce that four Manchukuo mounted

patrolmen have been captured by Boviet cavalry in Manchukuo territory, north-east of Manchoul Reuter

TO RAISE SHIPS

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A high authority, who is tradi- tionally friendly towards Japan, told Reuter that Japan was acting unwisely in permitting smuggling, where clearly all the right was on China's side.-

Reuter.

LIU JU-MING

Peking. June 29. For the purpose of joining in the discussion of North China pro blems. General Hu Ju-ming. the Governor of Charhar. has arrived from Kalgan and will leave for see General Tientsin shortly to Sung Chen-yuan to report on the situation in Charhar.- Reuter

A NEW CHIEF

Gen. Li Chung-jen In Command

the

He emphatically declared mission of the anti-Japanese ex- peditionary forces was two-fold: first. to resist Japanese aggression: second, to remove all obstacles in the way of the campaign including national traitors such as Mr. Henry Pu-yi, so-called Emperor of Man-

chukuo, Yin Ju-ker and others impeding the progress of the anti- Japanese movement.-

ITALY OFFERS

TO REPORT TO LEAGUE

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NO NATIVES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES

Negus Will Plead His Cause At

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Geneva

DANGER AHEAD?

ARMED EMPIRE"

Is World's Best Safeguard Of Peace

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"London. June 20 "Full ranks ull over the Em- pire Arc the greatest Insurance of the peace of the world, better than all the League's speeches, protocols. regional agreements and all the rest of the nonsense We have heard so much about lately. declared Field Morahal Sir Philip Chetwode, addressing a review of the United Services. Corps in London.

Geneva, June 29. Itallan quarters state that a note

Meanwhile, a resolution protest- sent to the League contains aning against the decision of the

offer to furnish information periodically regarding Abyssinin and an offer not to recruit natives for military purposes.-Renter.

Government to abanden sanctions against Italy was carried by a big Labour demonstration in Hyde Park this afternoon.

The demonstration heard spee- ches from the Labour leader, Mr. Clement Attlee, and Mr. Herbert Morrison. another of the front rank Labourites.-

HE MAY RETURN

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Paris, June 29. There is now serious danger of Reuter. hostilities again breaking out in Abyssinia, as Mr. Anthony Eden's attempt to dissuade the Negus from speaking at the Geneva session of the League of Nations has completely failed, according to

press report from Geneva. The Negus, IL. said, is firmly determined

the appear League meeting and intends to re- turn to Abyssinia "If his appeal to the League" falls to have the desired effect,

to

at

GERMANY, TOO

Berlin, June 25, "The League of Nations is a good thing but air squadrons and army corps are better," declared Dr. Goebbels, Propaganda Minster, speaking at Stuttgart to a meet- ing of 10,000 Nasi political leaders.

Germany aimed to give Europe. a new basis for better peace, be certain that said, though he was it would take years to attain this aim.- leuter.

The Emperor in that event will probably proceed to Gora, where the Abyssinian Government is still in existance, in order to organise French co-operation, and it is understood that they showed a full resistance against the Italians.

Quarters close to the Negus state and very satisfactory community that preparations for the resump- | of views.

tion of hostilities are already pro- Mr. Eden and Lord Stanhope also ceeding. The Negus, it is said, will had conversations with M. Litvinoff not only ask the League to defend and the Turkish Foreign Minister, the cause of Abyssinia, but will also Rushdi Aras, in regard to the demand financial assistance from Dardanelles problem and here the League for the resumption of again it is understood that satis-

WAT.-.-

Tranincean News Service.

OPINIONS AGREE

France And Great Britain. Reach Understanding

factory progress was made.

It seems probable that the future of the League and the organisation of security will be raised in the course of the general debate in the League Assembly on Tuesday. It is not considered at all Kkely that changes will be attempted now and observations are expected to be of a general character.

Geneva, June 28, Complete identity of British and

Some' English correspondents French views on all questioris of

think a commission may be ap foreign policy, including the League pointed to study plans which may of Nations reform, the Italo-Ethi-

be submitted from any quarter, al- opisa dispute and the Locarno though even this step may be situation following Germany's bre- postponed until the next meeting in ach of that treaty, as well as their September. It seems to be gener- Central European policies, was an ally agreed among delegates at nounced in French quarters after Geneva who have been discussing Mr. Anthony Eden's dinner party this matter informally, that this "at the British Legation last night a the issue over which one might.

at which M. Leon Blum, the Prime well hasten slowly.--- Minister, M., Yves Delbos, Foreign ¦ British Wirelen. Minister, were guests,

FRENCH OPINIONS

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British quarters stated that ar agreement had been reached re- ("Hong Kong Daly Press" Specia› garding the Council and League "Assembly procedure, but were less emphatic with regard to the Loc-

arno Treaty violation.

Paris. June 29.. The French press expressed it self extremely gratified with the results of the Franco-British ne- No decision should be taken in gotiations at Geneva.

The papers affirm that accord regard to League reform before the

statements made by the September meeting, it was agreed. ing to

It is understood an Italian French and British ministers on memorandum reached Geneva last Sunday the statesmen have reach- Meanwhile, educational, com- night, most courteously but arm-ed complete agreement on all im-- mercial and other public organly worded, insisting upon fustifica-portant political problems. sations in Ewangtung are sending tion of Italy's course of action in a deputation to Nanking to peti- Ethiopia,--

DEPUTATION NORTH

tion the second Plenary Session of the Central Executive Council to adopt a resolution for an immedi- ate anti-Japanese expedition. Reuter

HUNAN QUIET

Hankow. June 29. Business conditions in southern

fan have returned to normal, according to a letter received here and dated June 27 from Hengchow. The Central Government ap- pears at present in complete con- In the tensest atmosphere and trol of the province although the

Canton, June 29.

Reuter.

The "Echo de Paris" asserts that accord has been arrived at on the question of the abolition of sane- tions against. Italy and that the LONG TALKS

British and French statemen hold London, June 29.

the view that the conquest of There have been long and fre- Abyssinia should not be recognised: quent contacts between the British

No decision however, has been. and French ministers at Geneva, taken as to whether the nen- Mr. Eden and Lord Stanhope, who recognising should be expressly

there from Montreux, and stated by the League Council in Messieurs Blum and Delbos. during resolution. the week-end. These have given No new negotiations with Italy opportunity for a general exchange are planned for the time being be

the British statemen fear q practically all problems con canse fronting Europe at the present that any such negotiations at pre- sent might give offence to brother Particular emphasis was lald delegations. upon the great importance of į: maintaining and developing Anglo-

came

SUNK BY NELSON accompanied by a roar of explod-air of nervousness continues to me.

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Rome, June 29.

One of the largest diving expedition in history will shortly leave the Italian port of Spezia with the object of "endeavouring to raise the French warships sunk by Lord Nelson at the famous battle of Abukir Bay on" August 1, 1798.

Abukir Bay is in the delta of the Nile, about 70 miles north-east of Alexandria,,

The operations, which are cal- culated to last for 12 months, will begin in July.

It is stated that a French.com- pany will firiance the venture and that the necessary authorisation to raise the ships has already been obtained from the Egyptian Gov ernment.

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Technical work will be directed by the Italian engineer, Seminati. Italian divers will be assisted by two Egyptian divers with a special knowledge of the conditions in the delta. Transocean News Servies.

It was before the battle of Abukir Bay that Nelson is said to have remarked "A peerage or West- minster Abbey!" After the battle he was made Baron Nelson of the Nile.

ing firecrackers, General La Chung-prevail in view of the doubts re- Jen was formally inducted into garding future developments

Beuter. office as commander-in-chief of the Fourth Group Army of the Anti-Japanese, Expedition. The

"ceremony took place this morning BOLIVIAN

immediately following the weekly memorial service.

AMNESTY

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TO WAR DESERTERS

La Paz, June 29.

Mr. Lin Yun-kaj Governor of Kwangtung, supervised the oath- taking, and delivered a speech of admonition, declaring that armed resistance had always been the

In an attempt to alleviate the Bolivian labour strin- policy and that South-west's

gency, the Government has announced a novel plan. Kwangtung's and Kwangsl's actual

The scarcity of labour is so year's labour in the tin mines or mobilisation on this occasion, was

embarrassing the tin on road work. merely putting their anti-Japanese seriously words into deeds, with a real stir- restriction scheme that the Gov- They will receive the same ernment has announced an am- wages as other workers but they ring up of the whole nation...

But the South-west's troops had nesty to all who avoided service or will contribute 10 per cent of them been withdrawn from Hunan since deserted during the recent Gran for the support of war orphans the Central Government had fall-Chaco war with Paraguay,

** In return for the amnesty the ed to appreciate the South-west's

men undertake to return for a sincerity, he said.

and wounded.

About 20,000 men are involved in the scheme, Reuter

NO FLEET REDUCTION The British statesmen made it clear that the Naval Pact, requiring" the decrease of the British fleet·· in the Mediterranean, would, not „... be acceptable to Britain which, so the paper, asserts prefers to retain ius full liberty of action.

Regarding the question of League reform, the paper believes that it. is possible that Britain may raily. to the French standpoint.

"Excelsior" reports that agreement on principle, has been arrived at by M. Delbos and Mr. Eden concerning the advisability. or tightening up articles 11 and '18 or the Covenant.

"Populaire announces that the.. Premier, M. Hum, will deliver his first important speech before the League assembly on Wednesday.---- Transocean News Service.