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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1931.

JAPAN'S MOVES.

fo

ANOTHER ULTIMATUM TO CHANG HSUEH-LIANG.

Tokyo, Dee, 19. Mukden reports, received Tokyo yesterday, to the effect that the Japanese are preparing to deliver an ultimatum to Marshal Chang laugh-liang to withdraw from Chinchow, are virtually con- Armed in

In Authoritative quarters.

It ha understood that the Japan can Government is sending one warning to Chang Hauch-lang through the Japanese Location in Peking, while Ceneral Honjo will send a similar warning direct to!

Chin.

Chang Hauch-liang's Chief of Staff.

The warnings will demand a withdrawal inside the Great Wall within a floulated, time.--Reuter,

Chinese Disalon.

Tokyo. Dec. 19. The Chinese Minister in Tokyo. Mr. Chiang Tso-pin, proceeded to Nanking last evening is response n an urgent summons from the Chipene Government in the after-

noon.

Mr. Chiang Tro-pin visite Mr. Inukal, Japanese Foreign Minis ter, when it in reported, ther "ex- changed views on certain import- out pffairs for nearly an hour." though the nature of their ro versation has not been revealed. --Reuter.

Dr. Sze S10 Unwell.

London, Dec. 18. Dr. Alfred Sze, Chinese Ambas- sader in London, has returned from Paris. He is still suffering from the raults of his illness and has gone to the country for

Reuter,

H few days Lo recuperate.

Russian Attitude.

London, Dec. 19. The existence of an understand. ing between Tokyo and Moscow regarding the situation in Man- churia is reported by the Daily Telegraph's Diplomatic Correspon- dent, who says the understanding is not purely a tacit, but a positive

one.

Russia is intent on making the fullest capital possible cut of what she regards as the definite occupation of South Manchuria by Japan.

The Correspondent saye that since the Japanese occupation will drive a wedge between China Pre- per and the Russing sphere of in- Huence in North Manchuria, the Soviet considers that its hold over the Northern Kallway will now be strengthened and not weakened by the Japanese occupation of the Southern zonc.

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In other words, declares the Correspondent. Moscow Intenda that its tenaney of the Chinese area, through which rung the Chinese-Fastern Railway, will be-tral Commission of Inquiry in come veritable occupation such

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1 Japan is about to establish in Manchuria. -- Kouter's South Manchoria.

He adds that this, perhaps, is the chief reason why Russin offer- ed nothing but the most platonic rotest against the present Janan- krē activities farther South.- Reuter.

The League Inquiry.

Service.

American

MESSRS. HING KEE'S MORATORIUM.

$240,000 BORROWED FROM

NATIVE BANKS.

Paris, Dec. 19.

Fifty-two General Claudel, member of the

creditors representing some of the fending firms and many Supreme War Council, and Inspective banks assembled on Saturday tur General of Colonial troops,

Afternoon at the premises of Messrs. been asked tn representing Kec, of 83. Jervois Street, which Prance on the League Commission has suspended business on acepost f

Inquiry in Manchuria. He has not yet replied to the invitation.

has

Later.

It is already certain that Con- eral Claudel wilt.nccept the invita tton to join the Manchurian Com mission-Reuter,

Britain's Representative.

London, Dec.-19.

So far no British appointments to the Committee of Inquiry have been made.

The idea that the three grent Powers should nominate cach juriat, a soldier, and a commercial

member has been abandoned.

It is expected that Britain will appoint a jurist and a commercial member. Reuter.

American Representative.

Washington, Dec. 19. The State Department has ad- vised the League of Nations that it will not object to the participa- tion of Mr. Walker Hines, ex- Director of Railways in the neu

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It is estimated that the flem's debts among the native banks alone amount to $240,000, while about $280,000 is owed to individuals. In addition to this, the firm owes a leading Chinese exporters in Tokyo Gold Yen 18,000. On the other hand the assets of the Company consists of $88,000 or more worth of goods In stack and debts estimated at about $144,000, which other firms owe to Hing Kee,

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