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Berlin, Sept. 5." The President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and ex- Mayor of Calcutta, Nalin! Hanjan In Germany on Sarcar, arrived Saturday with the intention making a lengthy stay for the pur- poses of study.-- Transuran News Service.

KUEHNEL DECLARED

INSANE

Suspected Attempt O U.S. President's Life

New York, Sept, 4.

of

After a two hours hearing the "Insanity Commission has decided that the 70-year-old Joseph Kueh- nel, who was arrested for a suspect- ed attempt on the life of President Roosevelt with a bomb, is insane.

According to the "New York Dally News," he will be committed to an asylum,

Shortly after his arrest Kuehnel was sentenced to a month's im- prisonment on a charge of making a bomb and possessing explosives without a permit,~~ British Wireless.

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ITALY AND THE LEAGUE

Attempt To Settle Differences

Geneva, Sept 5. M. Joseph Aveno!, Secretary-Ge- neral of the League of Nations, 1s leaving for Rame to-morrow to dis-j

cuss with the Italian Government the conditions under which Italy will return to the League of Na- tions and be prepared to give full support to its functions.- Kreuter Bulletin Service.

HOOVER RETURNING

TO POLITICS

Wanchal Office):

Tel. 24511. London Office: 33. Fleet Street

E.C. 4.

The Daily Press.

Hoso aosa; SKYTEMBER 19:30.

WEALTH

FROM WOOD

We may

have to amend the

proverb about leather and say Auture: Nothing like sin.ber." Some of the products the chemist can draw from this new material wêre mentiond by Lord Stonehaven a while ago at the annual peeting of the Empire Forestry Commission.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1936.

WAR-

WHAT FOR?

Points Of View

at

JAPAN'S MOVE CHIANG KAI SHEK

IN CHENGTU

Strong Comment

In London

the tragedy Underneath

London, Sept. 5. Spain is the struggle between the Haves and the Have-nota," said The "Times" in a leading arti- Donaldson, speaking incle, says that apparently Tokyo Canon

means that the Chengtu incident The shall have capital value. army and navy have ensured that the demands to be presented to Nanking are s. and sweeping. phrase "The relations Japan must be such pedition of such outrages will be avoided" might, and probably wil, be interpreted in a number of ways.

Westminster Abbey recently.

"Throughout the world. In all the civilised nations, that struggle is

Anal proceeding. The only

re medy lies in establishing justice and equity among nations and men."

For two centuries in Europe the accepted philosophy taught that poverty was the fault of the poor. thus adding insult to injury; whereas we knew now that poverty in the midst of plenty was due to the mismanagement of man.

The

with

that a re-

There are few signs that Japan Is prepared to be conciliatory. Modern poverty was the deadly The demands are ominously phras- foc of health and happiness fored. The Japanese are adepts at millions of our people. It under-turning a molehill into "a volcano, mined self-respect and violated the but on this occasion the machinery

It drove for

scene dignity of personality.

the transformation

STILL HOPEFUL

PEACE EFFORTS WITH

KWANGSI LEADERS

Temporary Breakdown

Canton, September 5. Notwithstanding the Central Government's magnanimous at- titude and constant endeavours to arrange a peaceful solution of the Kwangsi troubles, in pursuance of its policy of peaceful uni- fication, and the favourable reports of an early peace settle- ment, it now transpires that a hitch has taken place in the nego- tiations, due to the unyielding and defiant attitude of Generals Li Trang-fen and Pel Chung-bsi

Consequently, the expectations of all who are anxious for peace have been dashed to the ground, and the situation has again assumed a serious aspect.

Bome, Sept. 5.-The Pope has been advised to remain in bed for few days owing to a stight attack

men to despair and created and creaks, and there are lacunae in the negotiations for a peaceful KWANGSI ENVOY O bronchial catarrh which 1s

crystallsed' class distinctions.

"WHY FIGHT?”

Bishop Welldon, formerly Dean of Durham, stated in an interview, that he hoped the time would come when the working class in all civilised nations would refuse to fight; then, and only then, would, Peace be assured.

"Why should they fight?" "he asked. They are not gainers by victory: they are losers by victory as well as by defeat, and upon them the sufferings of warfare chieny

fall."

They include (apart paper and artificial silk, two "WORTH DEFENDING."

Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, ap- pealed for a stimulus to recruiting at a British Legion service at Stranraer, Wigtownshire.

marvels

everyone now knows) grease, excellens sugar, proteins, and carbohydrates; in deed all the elements of food for a hungry man.

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Germany has for some yeare been looking to her forests as possible provision factories in sime of war, and one of the Professors of Heidelberg claimed recently, that imports could if necessary, be dispensed with for The Austenance of animala. with food, so with raiment, the time may come when trees will dress us.

Wool and cotton and novel kinds of clothi may present y derive from wood, the human Trunk being elad from the tree trunk. Then the aesthetic "ad- miration which mankind (till

the

"If this country is worth living in." he declared, "It is worth de- fending."

When we looked round the world to-day, he remarked, we saw that there was not a single nation, in Europe that could offer the same advantages of security and liberty that we enjoyed in this realm of

Great Britain."

"Let them." he added, "while they remembered the heroism of the men in the Great War. make In the sight of God a fresh resolution of devotion to our country's service that she might be still the little, blessed

the illusion.

To charge Nanking with com- pucity ira pointless act .of violence is to underrate the acu- men of the Chinese. It is unlikely that the matter will be allowed to rest.

TWO MOTIVES Japan's disproportionate show of indignation has two motives- firstly. the usual desire to em- barrass the Nanking Government as much as possible at every turn and secondly, to get some kind of a foothold in Chengtu

It is reported that the hitch inj

settlement is due to the following demands of Generals' Li Tsung- jen and Pet Chung-hsi:

(a) The troops of the Central

IN CANTON

Government to be withdrawn and Convivial Gathering

sent back to North;

(b) A guarantee to be given that no troops of the Central Gov- ernment shall be sent into Kwang- 3 Province;

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(e) Kwangs troops to remain

as they are at present and not to

be reduced in number or disband- ed:" and

(d) The Central Government to

It is an open secret that Gen help in paving the way for the

At Dinner

BRIGHTER PEACE PROSPECTS

Canton, Sept. 6. It 19 reported that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is still in a con- ciliatory mood and intent оп

causing his medical advisers an- xiety. The Pope has delegated the task of attending to church affairs to the Vatican officials staying at the Papal summer res'dence. Gan-

dolfo Castle.-Beuter..

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Royal Engineers Old Com- rades' Association, announce that the quarterly general meeting of

the local Branch of the Association

eral Chiang Kat-shek contemplat-maintenance and re-organisation bringing about a successful peace 4R.E,O.C.A.), will be held in the

ed making 'Chengtų the ultimate or the Kwangsi Army. refuge of the Nanking Government the from Japanese pressure on coast, and the Japanese, who are

of the most inquisitive

races, would in the circumstances wish to be well informed about the developments in Szechwan. The Consulate makes a good listening- the need to protect it post and

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may in a time of crisis come in

handy as a pretext.— Router.

WUCHOW CALMS DOWN

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Canton, Sept 8. Wuchow reports are to the effect that since the meeting of the peace delegates at Nanning and the favourable prospects of an early peace settlement, things In the port are now gradually begin It was a matter of great regretning to resume their former state. to all of them, Sir Thomas Inskip During the war scere it is re-

land that inspired the idealism of our race.” ??,

MANY FORMS OF SERVICE

this era of clearance and jerry-proceeded, when they read, from ported that 60 to 70 per cent. of building) has always felt for turne to time, the records published the merchants and traders left gracious timber will be fortified of recruitment to the

different! Wuchow for places of safety.— by a highly commercial regard.

Services of the Crown, that the Chinese Evening Press. " A certain liveliness in

number fell &C sadly short of what was required, not for any forestry world was reported by purpose of aggression, but solely Lord Stonehaven, and now that for the purposes of defence. trees are beginning to disclose fresh manifold economic uses, there should be still more activity in conserving and developing the wonderful timber stocks of the Empire.

The Chairman of the Forestry Commission of Britain has put our total timber area at 2,600,000'] square miles, of which about one' half rears merchantable supplies; but as yet in only a few parts of the Empire is there a balance between the annual cut and the annual growth.

There remains enormous was- valuable commercial tage of timber in some areas.

He hoped that one result of that afternoon's service might be that

them of others would be quick to those who saw the example before

follow in their footsteps and en- 1st in one of the many forms of Public service.

SEVERE STORM IN LONDON

Two Visitors Killed By Lightning

Well knowing that it would be impossible for the Central Gov- erament to agree to such propo- sals, and instead of wasting time in negotiating by telegraph, Mr. Kooy Ching and Generals Chu Pui-teh and Ching Chim hastened back to report to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.

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General Li' Tsung-Jen and Pel Chung-hat also demanded the withdrawal of the Central Govern- ment's troops from the borders of Kwangs, and that a war of resis tance against Japanese invasion of Chinese territory be immediately proclaimed by the Central Gov- ernment.

CHIẲNG IN CONFERENCE

It is said that immediately after the return of the three peace

setdement.

source

Lecture Hall, Wellington Barracks, It is gathered from a reliable on Thursday, September 17, at 7.30 that he has telegraphed p.m. All members are requested to the result of the negotiations to attend.. Marshal Feng Yue-hslang, and asked him to use his influence with Generals Li Tsung-jen and Pel Chung-hsi, or come to Canton

necessary.

Mrs. Harry Odell, wife of the well-known local broker returned to the Colony on the President Coolidge after spending a holiday in Manila.

It is also reported that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek will hand Mr. Liu Way-chans, the Kwangst re-

Mrs. Mina Millet and her daugh- presentative of Generals Lá Tsung-

ter arrived from Manila by the jen and Pel Chung-hsi a letter re

President Coolidge on Friday, Mrs. questing Generals Li and Pel to

Millet, formerly Miss Hazeland, is appoint a suitable place for a

Her visiting her parents here. meeting and a personal heart-to-husband is connected with the heart talk for the purpose of hastening a peaceful settlement.

Mr. Liu Way-chang has fixed to day as the date for his return to Nanning, and yesterday at noon he was invited to a, parting dinner mediators together with Mr. Lusiven by General Yu Way-chang, the Kwangs repre- sentative from Nanning, Marshal

Chiang Kai-shek called two meet- ings of his Generals to consider the Kwangst demands.

The sudden" departure of Gene- rals Ho Kin. Hung Sik-hwee and Chiang Ting-man for Hunan. Kwangsi and Fukién Provinces on the day of the return of the peace mediators to Canton, has led to a number of rumours. the purport and outcome of which can only be surmised. –

London, Sept. 5.

Reports of the result of the A severe storm raged over Cen- negotiations are rather conflicting, tral London for several hours, this and the truth is only known to A congregation at the

afternoon. Two visitors to London those who have taken part in the more than 1,000 included the Earl sheltering under

tree in St. negotiations.

rice of

a

of Statr (Lord Lieutenant of Wig-James Park near Buckinghain townshire), the Countess of Stair. Palace were struck by lightning and Sir Herbert Maxwell of Mon- and killed.—.. reith,

British Wireless.

MARSHAL CHIANG KAI SHEK

In Africa the natives habitually Invited To Visit Hong Kong

employing

take the choicest woods for the meanest purposes, ebony for the posts of huts with the same prodigality that Ameri can farmers once used pencil cedar for their outhouses.

Empire wastage should be stopped and the Empire trade in timber reorganised, for this is one of the commodities in which

“Pressure Of Important Affairs. Prevents"

In reply to the letter from the Chairman of the Chinese Cham- ber of Commerce, Mr. Li Bing-kut, inviting Marshal Chiang Kai-shek

to take advantage of his presence

we could he well-nigh self-in South China to pay Hong Kong supporting.

a visit, it is reported that Marshal It is ludicrous that Great Chiang has replied thanking the Britain should have to pay a Chairman of the Chinese Chamber yearly bill of £80,000,000 for of Commerce for his kind invita- wood, out of which only about tion, and explaining that pressure of important affairs prevents his £5,000,000 is for imports from leaving Canton at present. the Empire.

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NEW SPANISH ENVOY TO LONDON

London, Sept. 5.

SINO-JAPANESE RELATIONS

Negotiations To Open In Tokyo

The Chinese

Peace or war ΠΟΥ depends on. the attitude of the rebellious Kwangs! warlords, and the accep- tance or rejection of these terms by the Central Government

STRENGTH OF FORCES

Han-mow

and other Generals in his honour at the Yuet Shau Hotel at Koon Yin Mountain.

The guesta dispersed at 1.20 p.m., and all expressed the hope that peace negotiations would have a successful ending.

According to well-informed off- cial sources, it is understood that mutual explanations having re- moved all previous suspicion and misunderstanding, it is hoped that all existing difficult'eş will now be overcome, and that the Central Government will soon be able to make a public, announcement of the successful conclusion of peace negotiations Chinese Evening Post.

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY

Police Protection

the

Canton, Sept. 6. Owing to the great importance of the Canton-Hankow Rallway, as

The Kwangel warlords command force of about 100,000 men, com- posed of regulars and volunteer being China's great trunk railway line, and an important link con- conscripts, poorly armed and seething with discontent, whereas necting Europe with South China, it is reparted that General Chow the invading armies of the Cen- Hung, Commander of the 47th tral Government consist of over Division Army has been instructed 300,000 well-armed and thorough-

to raise an efficient police force ly disciplined troops with a for-

for the protection of this line. midable air force, and artillery.

It is reported that General Chow tanks etc., complete in every de- Hung has established his tem-

tail

The fate and the punishment that awaits the rebellious Kwangsi malcontents can therefore be well imagined.

Instead of being loyalists co- operating with the Central Gov. ernment in the work of unifica tion, so as to enable the whole country to present a strong and united front to foreign aggression, and invasion. It looks as if the Kwangst irreconcilables prefer to go down in history as rebels.

As to the future of the Nine- teenth Route Army, it is said that defiant language although the

of Generals Tsai Ting-kai and

porary headquarters at Wongsha,

The rallway guards of the different trains will not be placed under the control of 'General Chow Hung, but will be subject to the orders of the Canton-Hankow Hallway Administration. -- Chinese Evening Press.

NEW AMBASSADOR

TO CHINA A

Sir Knatchball-Hugesken Reaches Japan

Asiatic Petroleum Company.

While Lieut. Pattulo, of Welling- ton Barracks, was driving his car along Queen's Road East he knock- "ed down a woman, Kwan Tal, who was removed to the Government Civil Hospital suffering from in- Juries.

Tan Tai Tai, married woman, of Shaukiwan, was sent to the hos pital suffering from the effects of | swallowing camphor oil.

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An apprentice, Li Kin Man, 14, suffered a crushed finger when his left hand was caught in the belt of " a machinery "in Bailey's Shipyard where he was working.

Four cases of enteric fever and one of diphtheria were reported to the local Health Authorities during the 24 hours ended on Friday.

Among the passengers booked in Europe to connect with the Em- preas of Canada from Vancouver, August 22, due Hong Kong, Septem- ber 11 were the following:--Col 31.6 Mrs. A. A, Siarland, Mr. A. M. Plenderleith, Mrs. J. Bagnall, Miss

Leamon, Miss B. Beaver.

The Health Bulletin of Eastern Ports for the week-ending August 29 states: Plague: Rangoon I case; Cholera: Calcutta 18 cases: Nega- Datam 6 cases; Small-Pox: Bombay 3 cases. Calcutta 9 cases, Madras 1 case, Shanghai 1 death, Osaka 5.

It is notified that Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg. MC.. resumed duty as Crown Bolicitor on September 4.

It is notified that Mr. J. A. Fraser. M.C.. le attached to the Attorney General's Department as from September 4.

His Excellency the Officer Ad- 1.ministering the Government has appointed Mr. John Crichton Mc- Douall to be an Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

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Tokyo, Sept. 5.

The forthcoming wedding is an Ambassador, Mr.

nounced of Mr. Pieter Bertus, sub.... Hsu Shih-ying, called on Mr. Arita

Tokyo," Bept. 5. accounant, Netherlands India at 10.10 a.m. to-day, and is réport

Bir Hughe Katchbull-Hugessen. Commercial Bank, and Miss Jenny ed to have conveyed to him the Chiang Kwong-zat in their Nan-bassador to China, with his wife, inginneweg 191. Amsterdam, Hol- the newly-appointed British Am- Francisca Maria Okhuysen, of Kon- Nanking. Government's views con- ning manifesto may have caused son and daughter, arrived here on land.. CONCERT POSTPONED

cerning the Chengtu incident un- Marahai Chiang Kai-shek some the RMS. Empress of Canada to- officially.. Owing to the intermittent wea-

displeasure, It is believed that day, and is going to, Chuzenji for The Japanese gunboat Saga re- It is officially announced that It is learned that formal mego- Marshal Chiang Kai-shek will the week-end.

turned from exercises during Fri- Ex-President Roover, contrary to ther the charity concert organised the general belief, is returning to by the Hong Kong Portuguese Don, Pablo de Azcarate has been tiations between the Chinese and favourably consider the questioni

The Ambassador is having lun- day night, Nine-cheon with politica. He has announced that Amateur Artists which was to have appointed Spanish Ambassador to Japanese authorities at Tokyo are of recommissioning the

Mr. Arita., Foreign he will participate in the forthcom- heen held at the Club de Recreio London. The new Ambassador is expected to open shortly, almul teenth Route Army when the time Minister, on Tuesday, and plans to The number of emigrants Secretary taneously with the negotiations of is opportune for resisting foreign leave Kobe on Friday next for leaving the Colony for the Straits ing campaign on behalf of Gov- last night was postponed to another, the Spanish Deputy

date, which will be announced General of the League of Nations, Mr. Kawagoe with Napking.~~ aggression and invasion. ernor, Alfred Landon-

Bettlements during the month of -British Wirdess.

Beuter.

Chinese, Brening Post. shortly. Reuters

August was 6,717.

San Francisco, Sept. 5.

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