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CHINESE HOLDING OUT AT CHIUMENKOW PASS Defenders Stubbornly Resist: Reinforcements Being Rushed

Mr. Beet Hinkler, who has not been heard of aince taking off for light to Australia. Anxiety for Lis safety is felt though it has been suggested that the absence of news le due to Hinkler's desire for secrecy,

UNPOPULAR BUDGET

FRENCH CABINET

PROBLEM

POLITICAL CRISIS

IN MAKING

Paris, Jan, 11. The Paul Boncour Govern. ment now faces a crisis as al result of its efforts to balance; the budget, the proposals prov- ing exceedingly unpopular.

It is too early yet to forecast! the effect of the opposition which has been aroused, but members of the Chamber of Deputies are gen- erally agreed that the Government in faced with an extremely diffeult situation over the Finance Mini- ster's programme.

M. Cheron has submitted budget. balancing proposals which involve a reduction of expenditure by sixty million pounds sterling and an in- crease in taxation by an equal amouní.

STRONG OPPOSITION, Business men are in favour of the economy cuts, but oppose the proposed increases in taxation.

The civil servants, who are eff- ected by the economy cuts, to- gether with ex-Servicemen, ap-; prove the increases in taxation but are bitterly attacking the economy sehome.Renter.

BRITISH BANK DIVIDENDS

"BIG FIVE" REVEAL STRENGTH

London, Jan. 10. The balance sheets and reporta of the Big Five British banks are published to-day, showing a small decline in profits.

Only two consider it necessary to reduce the annual dividend, Lloyd's Dank is paying twelvo per cent, as against thirteen and a half while the cent last year, National Provincial is paying Afteen per cent. us against six-

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Barclays again pay fourteen, the Midland Bank sixteen and Westminster twelve and a half per cent.-Reuter.

SIR JOHN SIMON WELL AGAIN

ATTENDING GENEVA ON MONDAY

BEATEN BACK TO

SOUTH END

TOKYO CAPTURE CLAIM

DENIED

DAYLONG FIGHTING

MANCHURIA CLAIMS.

SURRENDER OF TING CHAO/CLAIMED

COLLAPSE OF THE OPPOSITION

Harbin, Jan. 11. The Japanese are now claim- ing complete success for their

section of the Chinese Eastern, Railway.

PEKING, JAN. 11. -

According to Japanese reports, | STUBBORN RESISTANCE IS BEING OFFER-In addition to General Li Tu, who ED BY THE CHANG HSUEH-LIANG REGIMENT they say lng fled into Soviet ter- ritory, General Ting Chao, former GUARDING THE CHIUMENKOW PASS, NEW commander of the Chinese Eastern SPHERE OF HOSTILITIES ON THE SINO-MAN-Railway guards, has now CHURIAN BORDER, DESPITE THE FIERCE eliminated as a military factor.

It is stated that when the Japau-! JAPANESE LAND AND AIR ONSLAUGHT.

ese forces were advancing upon Hulin, he surrendered voluntarily and disarmed his troops,

been

Japanese military headquarters have claimed the capture of this strategic point along the Great Wall, but this is denied in Peking, where it is claimed that the de-had, of late, been regarded as the fenders are still holding the southern section of Chiu- menkow Pass, for the possession of which Japanese troops and aeroplanes engaged in fierce attacks all through yesterday.

THE KINGDOM OF JACK FROSTI A stroll through hoar-frosted fields near Rugeley, Stafa-m acene vary typical of the weather in large arons of the country.

KING FROST LANDS IN BRITAIN

BRITAIN AND WORLD

CRISIS

ITALY SUPPORTS SIR F. LEITH ROSS

AGENDA OF THE CONFERENCE

London, Jan. 10. When the preparatory committee of experts for the Economic and. Monctury Conference resumed their discussion at Geneva to-day, the Italian representative, Count Beneduce, expressed ganerat ap- proval of the proposal made yes- terday by Sir Frederick Leith Ross, Economic Advisor to the British Government.

Sir Frederick urged that the conference should deal with Inter-Government debts.

tariffs,

an increase of price levels and monetary reconstruction.

and if the Japanese claims que sub- ENORMOUS FOG BLANKET STOPS menting on the proceedings of the

Generals Li Tu and Ting Chao main thorns in the side of the Japanese military in Manchuria stantiated, it would appear that the guerilla campaign the twelve months will now peter out,

No confirmation of the collapse of the Volunteers has been received

of

Heavy fighting was still in progress in the evening and the Chinese, while they had given way for some from other sources. Reuter,

Our picture shows section of the Great Wall in the vicinity of the sphere of hostilities,

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CANTON PASSPORT

REGULATIONS

HONGKONG & MACAO AFFECTED

Canton, Jan. 10. Passport and visa regulations concerning aliens sojourning in Kwangtung are to-day made public by the Kwangtung Provincial Government. Drafted and adopted by the National Government, the regulations require that all for- eign nationals in Canton whose passports have not yet been vised by Chinese legations or consulates abroad must have their passport vised by the Provincial Bureau of Public Safety,

distance, were still putting up a determined resistance,tion to the Mayor of the city or the odds against them.

The Chinese are now rushing reinforcements to the scene and further bitter fighting is anticipated.→ Reuter.

The fighting to the north of j met proclaiming his firmness to Shanhaikwan has not eased the resist the Japanese invasion. He tension along the Tashih River, saya that although quiet continues where Chinese and Japanese to prevail in Chinwängtao, serious troops are facing each other, developments may break out at occasional shots being exchanged any moment. across the river,

Foreigners who tour in the in- terior of the province must sub- mit their passports for examina-

Magistrate of the district who will forward the document to the Pro- vincial Bureau of Public Safety for registration.

All examinations of passports between January 1 and March 31 will be undertaken free of charge. After the latter date a fee of $2 Mex. will be charged.

Aliens ring in Hongkong and Macao may apply to the Bureau of Public Safety for permits, sint- Members of the Special Foreigning the same, nationality, reason for he vist, occupation and en- Japanese armoured trains have Relations Committee have been closing $2 Mex, together with a been patrolling within three hundred yards of the Chinese out-meeting almost daily since the two-inch photograph in duplicate,

outbreak. IŁ is The permit lasts for one year. posts, indicating apprehension of Shanhaikwan

learned that the Committee is sub milling its observations to the Political Council to-

a clash on both sides.

CHANG'S FEARS

Central Chang Hauch-liang hus again telegraphed the National Govern-morrow morning-Reuter,

WUCHOW RICE

CROP

PARASITE CAUSES BIG

LOSS

Wuchow, Jan. 0.

WOMAN BEGGAR

FINED

PERFECT NUISANCE

AT WEST POINT

An old Chinese woman, describ-

British subjects from Hongkong may he exempted from applying for a permit, provided they have regular British passports-Cen-| tral Press.

IBERO-AMERICAN INSTITUTE

PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDES

TRAFFIC IN SOUTH

The London Morning Post: com. committee, supports the British contention that until the condi-- tions have been removed which have brought about the general breakdown of the gold standard, the reattachment of sterling to diminish the existing confusion.

ROAD AND RAIL MISHAPS old would aggravate rather than

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Received, January 11, 9.30 am.)

LONDON, JAN. 10. WINTER HAS RETURNED TO BRITAIN IN NO UNCERTAIN FASHION AFTER A SPRING-LIKE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. SEVENTEEN DEGREES OF FROST WERE REPORTED IN THE LONDON AREA AND IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY IT WAS EVEN COLDER.

London and the surrounding district was enveloped this morning in a blanket of dense fog, which brought city traffic practically to a standstill. Only the tubes trains were running normally and these were packed to the doors with the extra rush of traffic being com- pletely incapable of dealing with the hosts of would-be travellers.

Trains arriving at different termini from different parts of England came in very late, especially those from the south which, in some cases were several hours behind hand.

The fog area was almost unprecedented. It ex- tended from Southend to as far west as Salisbury in Wiltshire and as far south as Southampton.

LINER FIRE PERILS

BRITISH INQUIRY

INSTITUTED

STRUCTURE AND DESIGN

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The Post says: "Britain is pre- pared to co-operate in restoring the gold standard, but first and fore- most there must be a settlement and exchanges must be released of the war debts problem. trade

from the restraints under which they languish, and creditora muat reasonable access to their market. he prepared to offer their debtora

CORNER OF COLD, Finally, the insensate competi tion to corner the world's gold supplies must cease. these and other prior conditions, it In insisting on the fulfilment of is the British Government, not their opponents in the controversy, who are showing themselves the best friends of the gold standard. For, if as a result of the prema- ture atabilleation of the pound on gold basis Britain were forced uff gold again, that would be the and all-British Wireless. end of the gold standard for good

GERMANY'S ARMS EQUALITY

MILITARY ATTACHES TO BE APPOINTED

All shipping in the Thames Es- tuury was brought to a standstill and only cautious movements were possible along the south coast. ROAD AND RAILWAY MISHAPS.

(Our Own Correspondent). Several minor railway mishaps curred as a result of the fog and

(ly Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphis road accidents were very numerafessages Ordinance, 1811. Iteesired, January

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ous.

Even Inte in the afternoon, when the foz would normally be expect

London, Jan. 10. Consequent upon the recognition ed to lift, trafic over London and of Germany's claim to equality in the south of England could proceed armaments, it is officially announ- only at a crawl.

Added to the bitter cold, condi-ced by the German Government tions were such that those who that Military Attaches will be sent could stayed indoors.

London, Jan. 10. The question of the safety from fire of ships at sea is undergoing prevailed. Snow fell in

In the north, happier weather to the principal capitals of the

many world as from April 1. thorough investigation at the places but the day was bright and hands of the Shipbuilding Em-skating was possible in many ployers' Federation and the Cham- places as a result of the cold EXCHANGE MARKET

snap.

AIR MINISTER'S TOUR

INSPECTION OF. R.A.F.

London, Jan. 10.

STEADY

HIGHER DOLLAR

POSSIBLE ·

ber of Shipping.

Inquiry on this subject was sug gested in laat June by the Board of Trado but at that ́tima the mat- London, Jan. 10.

ter bad already been raised. The Prince of Wales presided

Although the record of British It is reported that more than ed as being a perfect nuisance in to-day at a meeting of the General ships shows a remarkable freedom one half of the last harvest of the streets at West Point, where Committee of the Ibero-American from serious fires, it la recognised rice in Wuchow and vicinity has she had made a practice of beg: Institute of Great Britain, when that the disasters which have boon lost because

the work of ging from Europeans, was fined the past and future work of the overtaken other vessels bullt to

The Hongkong dollar remains a peculiar parasite which attack-32 by Mr, Schofield this morning, Institute was discussed.

unchanged at 1s. 81⁄4d, this mor- The high standard of specification. Lord Londonderry, the Secretary ning, but the market is decidedly ed the ripened grain just previous thia boing the amount in coins Princo congratulated the In made a reconsideration of the pre- for Air, is leaving Croydon by Im-stronger and there is a possibility to reaping. The parasite eats the found on her when arrested by a stitute on the good use being vention of fires a desirable and perial Airways plane to-morrow on of higher rates. antall stem which connecta the European Sergeant while pester- Simon, who has been recuperating the ripe kernels to fall

The Foreign Secretary, Sir John grnin to the head, thus causing ing a Euorpenn lady at the bus made of the resources at its dis- prudent step.

Silver in London is.down 1/16th, abroad after his recent, illness,

ed public interest in the subject in the Middle East, during which China was a small sellor, and the will return to the Foreign Omes round and rot. The loss of so A bucket-maker, who said that

and it is anticipated that the re- he will visit Egypt, Palestine and market closed quietly steady. this week and will leave London Ereat a proportion of the local ho was defendant's son, toki the Through falling from the boat deck ports under compilation will deal Irak. Ho la not expected to return After the official fixing, the market nt the week-end for Geneva to at-ripe, crop, which was gathered a Court that with the support she of the ss. Hain Kiang at the Taikoo specially with the relaton, between before the end of January at the ruled steady. tend the Committee of Ninoteen few weeks ago, will seriously was receiving from him it was Docks yesterday, whilst engaged in outbreaks of fire and the design earllest-British Wireless. which is dealing with the Man-effect the price of rice, which will necessary for her to beg, but she cleaning Ho-belts, Wu Shin-hint of linera in which the higher decks

seaman, was taken to the Government churing question on Monday-rise accordingly-Our Own Cor would not desist, in mpito 7 re- civil Hospita with injuries to his are without obstructing bulkheads internal construction and decorn- British Wireloan,

respondent.

peated scoldings from him.

and with the material used for|"tion--British Wireless. arma, legs, and head.

London, Jan. 10.

to the stop outside the University.

posal-British Wireless,

the start of a tour of inspection Recent ocurroncos have increas of the Royal Air Force Stations

New York reports Alver prices unchanged, on a steady market. The cross-rate has improved to 9.85.8/8.