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LUKEWARM RECEPTION OF LYTTON REPORT

CRITICAL OF NORTH CHINA

MEDIATORY ATTITUDE

MERE PAPER DOCUMENT:

VALUELESS

WASHINGTON TENDS TO BE ENCOURAGING

President Hindenburg, who cele- brated his 4th birthday yesterday,

Hindenburg's 85th Birthday

Berlin Wild With 'Enthusiasm

BRITISH TRIBUTE

(Special to "Telegraph",)

Berlin, Oct. 2.

en-

President denburg's 85th birthday was celebrated to-duy amid remarkable scenes of thusiasm which were eloquent of the great affection in which Germany's venerable leader is held by all classes.

CONDEMNATION OF JAPAN AS

GENEVA'S SUMMARY

THE RECEPTION ACCORDED THE LYTTON REPORT IS FRIENDLY BUT FAR FROM ENTHUSIASTIC WITH THE POSSIBLE EXCEPTION OF WASHINGTON, WHERE IT IS CON- SIDERED TO UPHOLD THE HOOVER-STIMSON POLICY.

Comment, for the time being, is confined to newspapers. In North China, first opinions suggest that the Chinese are disappointed in the lack of, stronger recommendations for getting Japan out of Manchuria. France feels that the Re- port contributes very little of value to the discussion at Geneva, while Geneva itself is of opinion that the effect of the Report is condemnation of the Japan- Even in Geneva, however, strong doubts are expressed regarding the usefulness of the Commission's recommendations.

esc case.

The most generally approved suggestion is that the problem be settled by direct negotiation between China and Japan and it is hoped that the Nanking Govern- ment will consent to this course.

CHINESE EXPRESS

DISAPPOINTMENT

PEKING NEWSPAPERS NOT PLEASED.

FRENCH OPINIONS

LUKEWARM APPROVAL: SUCCESS DOUBTED.

Paris, Oct. 2. Initial comments upon the Report of the Lytton Commission are cau- tious and inclined to bo lukewarm, in approval.

La Liberte says that the Report is not likely to solve the problem presented in Manchuria and is not promise prestige.

GENEVA IMPRESSED. -BY STYLE

FEARS, DOUBTS AND HOPES.

MEMBERS OF THE LYytton (Britain), Dr. Schuss (Garmanı: Count Aldovrandi (Italy), M. Claudel (France), the Earl of LTTON COMMISSION: Løft to righty) and General McCoy (United States).

MANCHURIA LATE NEWS.

CHAOS

TSITSIHAR NOW

ISOLATED

NORTHERN AREA FIGHTING

Harbin, Oct 3

in

British Press Sceptical Feel Report Leads Nowhere

PREMIER URGED TO MOVE

LOCAL DIVORCE ORDINANCE

CATHOLIC VIEW. STATED

"ROCK" .COMMENT

In an editorial comment on the proposed divorce ordinance for Hongkong, The Rock, the A state of complete anarchy

local Catholic journal, draws at- now prevails along almost the

London, Oct. 3. tention to the fact that the whole, of that section of the

Apart from the Daily Herald, Catholic Church is absolutely Chinese Eastern Railway be which argues that the Lytton and uncompromisingly opposed tween Tsitsihar and. Manchuli Report finds Japan guilty on all to divorce.

The chaotic conditions

The article" which are counts, the tenor of the London

is written graphically described de press comments is that the "for the sole purpose of stating spatches reaching Harbin, which Lytton Report leads nowhere, that Catholic attitude towards tho Jatato that a large force of anti-though only the Daily Mail proposed Ordinance for the bene-. fit of those who want auch In- Manchukuo troops have occupied actually says so. Andachan, with the result that all

formation" quotes at length from The Daily Mail adds that the the Pope's recent Encyclical on communications both to the cast

Commission's constructive and the west of Tsitshar are cu poraia will involve years

pro Christian marriage and says that off for the present.

of the quotation is sufficient, without negotiation and conferences, In

going into the general discussion running the meantime, Japan's presence in of the question to show that No trains at áll ́are tion of the C.E.R. In consequence as that of Britain in India and those sections which make pro- of of the success

Manchukuo attacks.

JAPANESE CLAIMS.

Geneva, Oct. 2. It is the general opinion that the Lytton Report is the most remark-

("Telegraph" Special).

Peking, Oct. 3. While Chinese official circles The streets of Berlin wero gay with bunting and the populace generally are satisfied with the

and the Lytton Report, an advance survey likely to raise the League's com. Jable document over, issued under (from Harbin on the western acc- Manchuria is natural and salutery Catholica are not only opposed to thronged the square streets in the neighbourhood of of editorial opinion expressed by the Chancellor's Palace in tens of three of the leading Chinese papers in North China indicates that the Report is unlikely to have stant nearly all day though the good gress. crowds were constantly changing. Shoals of congratulations were received by the President from all parts of Germany and from all over the world.

thousands, cheering repeatedly.

numbers were kept con-

So heavily were facilities taxed that a special poatal delivery was organfaed to deal with the many gifts, including flowers, dainties and wines,

IAN HAMILTON'S TRIBUTE.

his long life."-Reuter.

The Tientsin journal, Ta Kang direct negotiations between China and Japan, finds the recommenda- tions of the Report unacceptable.

Pao, which at one time favoured

FAILURE CHARGE.

It expresses the opinion that the Report proves the failure of China's polley of depending on the Loague of Nations for n solu- tion of the Manchurian dispute, because, instead of backing up the Council's resolutions of last year, withdrawal of requcating the

SHADOWS BEFORE

The effect of the report is rogarded condemnation

of the Japanese case.

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the auspices of the League Journal des Debate compliments Nations.

of the ant Egypt..

vision for the granting of divorce. "TIMES" OPINION. * the Commission upon its conscien-

but, furthermore, that Catholics Commission's mistake is that while ful under-statement of the facts tiousness but believes that the Its studied, moderate and caro-

The Times wonders whether the can neither avail themselves of acknowledging the inevitableness of is matched only by its literary have surrounded immediately be realised, though it cognise as valid any second mar- Japaneso reports claim that Lytton proposals can practically these sections themselves for re- the Manchukue State, it wishes ap-style which, it is observed, bears Japanese tops hand anti-Man, says there should be no difficulty riages of divorced persons where Parently to modify the status quo, a characteristic British stamp chukuo forces under General Li about accepting the principles. It the original marriage was a true unlikely that the Manchukue Gov- The newspaper considers it most

The authorship of the Earl of Hai-tain, to the north of Tsitsihar, is of opinion that the matter do- and valid one.

raands ́ collective rather then ernment will participate in the pro- Lytton is evident in nearly every and are subjecting them to attack national diplomatic action.

NULLITY PROVISIONS, posed conference if its Independ-line, although certain interpola-from land and air.

The Daily Telegraph and the It is Interesting, says the, ar- ence is called into question-tions can caally bo recognised..

The Russian newspapers Rive Reuter

prominence to reports that the Morning Post believe that one of ticle, to note that the grounds amentioned in the Hongkong Or- Soviet troops

on the western most formidable obstacles to frontier have been considerably settlement is the Report's conclu-dinance for a Decree of Nullity, slon that a strong central govern- viz. Impotence, consangulalty, reinforced, with the object, it is ment in China is primordially affinity, insanity of one of the suggested, of disarming and tak necessary, both inclining to the parties at the time of the mar- In regard to the recommenda- ing prisoners any anti-Manchukuo view that such a prospect is very riage, one of the parties already tions contained in the Report, the troops who may be forced to cross remote.

being married, and finally, force general opinion at Geneva is that the border at Manchult-Reuter

or fraud in obtaining the consent diffeulties will present themselves

SIR JOHN SIMON CRITICISED.

of other of the parties, are all immediately,

Several newspapers stress the grounds on which a nuility netlon Importance of Britain and

Catholic the may be founded in the United States kooping in the same Church. Whether the application peth.

of these principles will be'' tho The News-Chronicle urges Mr. same Is another question and can Rameny MacDonald to re-assert only be seen when fuller details himself in foreign affairs and re- are available. The last of the grots that a clear line, which might grounds for nullity is "that the have joined up Britain and the marriago is invalid by the law of United States in a definite policy Hongkong", and it need, hardly be which the othor Powers would mentioned that this "ground" of have accepted and Japan_respoct-nuility may easily lead to a mar- ad, has hot been taken--Router.

GENERAL ARAKI AND LYTTON REPORT.

Tokyo, Sept. 27.

JAPAN'S ATTITUDE.

It is felt that Japan will

not

FOUR STRAIGHT

YANKEES WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

One of the most interesting tributes was that paid by Sir Jan

Japanese troops from Manchuria, The Minister of War, General Hamilton, who, in a newspaper article, writes: "If evor Hinden- the Report is silent on this point S. Araki, powerful member of the attitude of a Japanese Cabinet by virtue of to and takes the visit burg elected. to pay a

the military domination of Japan- Edinburgh, our War veterans of mediator.

The Peking Shik Chick Jik Prose affairs, declared to-day that the British Legion would accord him a welcome such as he has expresses Intense disappointment. Japan does not intend to compro-consent to the withdrawal of all never had in the whole course of and fears that the Report will mise on the question of the in-armed forces, other than the pro

Manchukuo turn out to be a mere paper docu-dependence of the

posed, gendarmerie. · government. ment, without any practical value.

Japan will flatly refuse any Nor is it likely that Japan will "PAPER DOCUMENT." proposal from the League of Na-agree to a complete modification

ignore tions attempting to The Peking Chen Pao takes stand taken by the Japanese that churia

the of the present regimo in Man- so as to bring a new middle course, While satisfied the Manchukuo State is indepon-measure of autonomy within the with the Andings of the Commia- dont,

sovereignity and administrative sion concerning the origin of the

This

Chicago, Oct. 2. unqualified declarations Integrity of China. Mukden outbreak of September coming shortly before the publica-

The New York Yankeca won 18th and the establishment of the tion of the Lytton report to the

their fourth consecutive victory and direct NEGOTIATIONS. Manchukuo Stato under Japanese League, was considered

the world's baseball championship Tho Nanking Government's military auspices, it characterises kreme significance.

On the other hand, the Chinese to-day, defeating the Chicago Cubs efforts to persuade Mr. Hu Han-the recommendations regarding

abjections to direct negotiations in the Anal game of the world mia to assume his position as a the future administration of Man- were Interpreted to

The general's words and manner (as displayed in the past) may series by thirteen runs to six. Standing

that disappear. The negotiations with At all times during the series,

MR. HU HAN MIN

AGAIN INVITED

TO NANKING

member of the

mean

of ex-

CUBS MAULED IN FINAL GAME

EVEN BALANCE

LATER FRENCH PRESS COMENTS.

Lator.

This morning's French news-

Įriago "being - set, asido. „by, tho Courts as invalid which possCES OF all the requisites of a valid mar- |riage on Catholic principles. In practice, however, the Catholic who observes the provisions of Canon. Law is not likely to have any difficultics with the civil

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Com-churia as amounting to "a modified Japan is ready to withdraw from the Japanese recommended by the the Yankees proved their definite Papers feel conalderable sympathy/authorities arising out of nullity`. mitteo of the Central Political form of international mandate."—the League If the latter attempts Commission in the shape of an superiority. They won the first with the League of Nations in

Council have been ronowed.' Router.

Another telegram, addressed

to Mr. Hu Hon-min by Nanking leaders, strongly urges the re- union of Kuomintang factions in an effort to solve the Manchurian problem.

..

Miss Hu Muk-lan, daughter of

AMERICAN APPROVAL.

HOOVER-STIMSON POLICY.

Washington, Oct. 2.

of China over Manchuria, General Araki's statement may well bo ne- copted as a rojection of

the NEW CONVERSION

OFFER

CANON LAW.

to bar her programme in Man-Advisory Conference may cause a game 12-3, the second, 5-2 and having to take a decision on jehuria.

Manchuria. change of Chinese attitude as the the third 7-5. Two home runs by

Le, Journal pays a tribute to By Canon Law the Catholicis Since it was gonerally under- stood that the Lytton report would acopo of the proposed nogotiations Babo Ruth and two by Lou Gehrig Lord Lytton as holding a balance pound to submit such a case to

woro features of the third game.

the occlesiastical courts and only declare for nominal sovereigntys so clearly defined-Reuter.

The feature of the final tussle between China and Japan and when these courts have declared was the array of pitchers placed strongly approves the suggestion his marriage, to be null and vold. into the box in an effort by Chicago that the Chinese and the Japanese can ho contract another marriage. to check the Yankee hitters. None should settle the matter ther:selves But, obviously, in uch an even- of them could do any good. Nine-

as the passions which divide thom tuality both his own prudence and teen cafe hits were scored by the can only be accentuated by in the advice given him by any ax- Yankees in the course of the game, ternational action.

perienced priest will tell him that Bush, Warnekė, May, Tinning be-

Le Matin ta of pinion that Lord he must guard himself against Ing sent to the showers, Grimes Lytton's, conclusions are already possible logal consequences by finishing off the game.

obsolete as Japan cannot now having recourse to the civil courts Scores:

withdraw recognition of Manchu-as well. R. H. E. kuo-Reuter. Yankoon:

18.10 4

NEW SOUTH WALES STOCK

London, Oct. 2..

the veteran Kuomintang leader, American Government officials Lytton report by Japan, says that despite the pressure of are favourably impressed by the

WASHINGTON VIEW. Nanking official circles and Lytton Report, which they regard Straits morchants, she is confident ns supporting the Hoover-Stimson

Washington, Sept. 28. that her father will remain

Japan's threat to resign from in policy, the non-recognition of gains

II the Hongkong for the present, as the result of aggressive action, the Longue of Nations

Observers of the political altua- Mr. H. L. Stimson, who is absent Lytton report and the vordiat of tion believe that the quarrel bo- from Washington, is studying the the League's Council are against. tween Marshal Chiang Kai-shek report and perhaps will comment her cannot be carried out. and Mr. Hu Han-min some two to-morrow.

Japan may be expelled from the An offer to convert £12,880,000 | Cubi years ago, resulting in the latter'a Diplomatie quarters commend League, experts in International worth of New South Wales 6% per Batteries: Busb, Warnoko, May, Imprisonment, will stand as a the manner in which the Report is low in diplomatie circles bore cont stock, falling due on November Tinning, Grimes and Hartnett, great obstacle to the re-union of framed and also the plan of re-assert, but she may not resign 1, into Commonwealth 81⁄2 por cans Hemsley, the Nanking regima, with the conclling Sino-Japanceo differences unless and until she first con- five-year stock at 7724 is expected Allen, W. Moore, Fennock and Kuomintang Rightiste,

by direct negotiation.---Reuter, forms with the League's decision) sarly this weekRhter.

Dickey ---Rester.

ORDINANCE. WEAKNESS,

At the

Supreme Court think The article says that the paris Mackinley, who has recently arrived with Legal Separation, and the morning, Mr. William Andrew of the proposed Ordinance dealing

solicitor. He has joined the firm of from England, was admitted a restoration of conjugal' rights, call Deacons.

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