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THE "PEOPLE'S PROVISIONAL

GOVERNMENT" FORMED

BRITAIN'S HOUSES

HEALTH MINISTER AT

MANCHESTER

WORKING-CLASS HOMES

SIR JOHN SIMON CLEARS AIR

HAPPIER MOOD AT

GENEVA

EXTRA-LEAGUE

CONFERENCE?

Geneva, Nov. 20.

LI CHAI-SUM AS CHAIRMAN

CANTON. ANXIETY: CHAN CHAI-TONG CALLS A CONFERENCE

COMMUNIST INFLUENCE

APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE AS FOLLOWS TO THE "PEOPLE'S PROVISIONAL GO- VERNMENT" FORMED BY THE ANTI-CHIANG KAI- SHEK FACTION AT FOOCHOW YESTERDAY:

Li Chai-sum: Chairman of the Government. Chen Ming-shu: Chairman of the Political Council.

Tsai Ting-kai: Chairman of the Military Council.

Hsu Shih-ching: Chairman of the Financial Commission.

Eugene Chen: Chairman of the Commission for Foreign Affairs.

Cheung Pak-chcun:' Chairman of the Com- mission for Education.

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Suggestions that Communist influence has played A happier atmosphere prevails at Geneva in the a part in the formation of the government appear to be disarmament sphere, though given colour by a feature of the announced programme, Italy's plainly-expressed dis-namely, "each citizen will be allotted an equal share of satisfaction with the League land with the ultimate object of realising collectivist is being somewhat anxiously control of agriculture." discussed.

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It is important to note, however, that the question of Mr. Arthur Henderson's resignation has been raised. It is assumed from this that the President of the Con- ference is satisfied that the fillip he has given to the proceedings

borne useful fruit.

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CHEN

MING-SHU AN ABSENTEE

FOOCHOW MEETING.

Foochow Nov. 21.

conflict in Shanghai early in 1932. Marshal Chiang Kal-shek's alleged organisation of Fascist Twenty thousand people, in-troops and the government's policy In the circumstances, it is felt cluding prominent officials of the towards Japan were both attacked,

THE RIGHT OF PEOPLE:" that an adjournment does not menn Nineteenth Route Army, Fukleu pirocrastination.

and Kwangsi officinis and repre-

LEAGUE REORGANISATION.

of other provinces "The right of the people must be It is believed that Sir Johnsentalives

preserve every Simon's visit did much to clear assembled yesterday morning at protected and it is the new party's the alr, while M. Paul-Boncour the public recreation ground at aim to strive to

Bion from abroad," declared stated that the British and the Foochow at the inauguration of inch of China's soil against aggres French altitudes had drawn closer the independent government.

General Chen Sting-shu, said to Chiang Kwang-nal, who invited all together. London, Nov. 20.

be the leading spirit in the seces-revolutionary members of the Kuo- was not present mintang, who are not satisfied with sion movement, The Health Minister, Sir Hilton Young, opened the 20,000th Muni-I

Marshal Li Chai-sum, Engeno new organisation. It is now generally conceded that and is said to be indisposed, but things as they are now, to join the cipal house built in Manchester this

diplomatie negotiations and com-Chen, Chiang Kwang-nai, Tsal afternoon.

He said that more houses were munications offer the best chance, Ting-kai, Tai Chi (former Shang- now being built in Britain by of rent progress and an admission hat and Woosung Garrison Com- private enterprise than at any that the negotiations will go out-mander) Oong Chao-yuan, and the Nanking flag of the blue sky

side the disarmament conference is George Hsu Chien were previous time.

A house of the type needed for taken to imply that the reorganisa-figures present. the lower paid wage-earner was lion of the League will be discussed bolag erceted on an average for as well na the future of the Saar 5281 hs compared with £295 when Basin.

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BOXER'S DAGGER ATTACK ON WAKATSUKI

SIR EDWARD ELGAR GRAVELY ILL

Relapse After Recont Operation

London; Nov, 20. Sir Edward, Elgar, the famous composer, who underwent an abdominal operation six weeks ago, had a relapse last night and his condition is grave.--British Wireless.

TOKYO INCIDENT

́NAVAL TREATY

AGITATION

SMART POLICE

INTERVENTION

Tokyo, Nov. 21;

An unsuccessful attempt was made in Tokyo this morning on the life of Baron Wakatsuki, the Pre-

the former Premier and the

THE RACING sident of the Minseito Party, CAR WIZARD chief Japanese delegate to

MR. G. EYSTON'S LATEST

134.73 M.P.H. FOR 100 KILOMETRES

London, Nov. 20.

the London Naval Con ference.

crowd to

Mr. Wakatanki,

ULSTER SHOWS

DE VALERA

GIVES UNIONISTS MAJORITY

BEFORE DAY OF THE POLL

Returning to Tokyo after having l'conducted a political campaign, stepping Baron Wakatsuki was from his train when a youth named Susumu Noguchi, well- own in Japan as a weiter-weight boxer, wielding a dagger forced his way through the the diplomat's party.

Brandishing his knife, the youth to stab Baron A new world's motor land attempted speed record was established to-Wakatsuki, but quick police action day by Mr. George Eyston, the led to his capture before he was for candidates in the general clea famous British racing driver, able to reach his intended victim. tion for the Northern Ireland Another youth, who followed Parliament, with the rather na= who has many world records to Noguchi's mad rush to the platform, tonishing result that the Union and attempted an assault, cscaped lists have already gained a ma- his credit.

when his companion was taken jority, before Ulster goes to the

poll. into custody.

Mr. Eyston, who is chiefly noted for his feats in M.G. care, was to-day driving on eight cylinder Panhard car over the Montl- hery track.

He made a record world over a hundred

kilometres for allasses-of-

car, his average 134.73 miles an hour-Reuter. speed over the full distance being

GREAT BRITAIN

FINLAND

&

London, Nov. 20. To-day was Nomination Day

apy

It le believed that the attempt The opponents of the Unlonistu was connected with the recent are quite unable to arOVED reactionary outbursts. In Japan enthusiasmi, developnients, in the against the conclusion of the Free States have morely streng London Naval Treaty-Reuter: thened the hand of the Uplonista,

SILENCE ORDERS IN U.S. TREASURY

•

Mr. Morgenthau To Give Out Information

Washington, Nov. 20.

and in the great majority of Beats

it would be useless to put in n

In these circunistauocs, twenty- soven -Unioniste have boen, elected to the new Parliament unopposed. Six Nationalists hayo also beźn. returned unopposód. ¿

opposition candidate,

NINE CONTESTS,

Thus for the 52 seats in the House, there will be contents in only, nineteen constituencies, In- Mr. Morgenthau, the new un-cluding eight in Belfast, in which offlelal head of the Treasury De: four coustitueneles have only Un- partment, has issued orders for-lanista candidates. Voting takes bidding Treasury officials to give place on Nov. 80.

or to information to the Presa others,

Mr. Morgentrau is to be the sole | source of Information-Reuter.

London, Nov, 20. Ratifications of the commercial agreement between the Govern- The meeting decided to abolishments of the United Kingdom and

A Chinese suffered a fractured arm Finland, signed at Helsingfors on September 29 were exchanged at when a rivetting machine jerked back notable and rising sun.

the Foreign Office to-day-British on him at the No. 2 Slipway at Kow-

loon Dock yesterday. Wireless.

A new national ensign of red and blue with a yellow star in the centre was formally adopted. The ceremony came to a conclusion at Foochow was quiet yesterday, all

the house, subsidy scheme was It is suggested that a meeting abolished at the end of last year. will be held at San Remo at which other provincial representatives, 11 o'clock after lasting two hours.

Our 169,000 houses were built by Mr. Henderson will be present, private enterprise in the twelve Renter. months ended September.

In same period, 49,213 houses had BUREAU MEETS TO-MORROW.

been completed by local authorities. The demand for houses to buy

was nearing satisfaction and when;

London, Nov. 20. Representatives of chief Powers

it was satisfied private enterprise now at Geneva mot at the house would turn attention increasingly

of M. Avenol, Secretary Genorali

to the erection of cheaper houses of the Leaguo, to-day and decided to bo let to manual workers, that a meeting of the Bureau of British Wircicas.

"58,000 FEET-INTO-

STRATOSPHERE

COMM. SETTLE'S ACHIEVEMENT

Akron, Nov. 20. Commander Settie's balloon is believed to have reached an altitude of 58,000 feet in his attempt to create a new stratosphere, ascent record..

Disarmament the

Conference should be convened for Wednes- day.

Efforts to reach an understand- Ing on.

the way to remove the deadlock caused by breakdown of at tho October nogotiations. withdrawal

of Geneva, and the Germany from the Disarmament, Conference, were begun on Satur day, and private converantions-be- tween the delegates will be con- tinued to-morrow.

The gathering Included many and of interest to Hongkong was

the presence of Mr. Kwan Cho-shops declaring holidays following po, until recently the editor of a orders. A manifesto to the coun x ment's foreign and internal policies Chinese newspaper here, who was try setting forth the new Govern-

will be issued shortly.

ROOSEVELT TO PERSEVERE

Policy Of Raising Gold Price

Washington,- Nov. 20.

It is announced to-day that the Administration will continue its programme to raise prices and, will continue to raise the gold price, Ignoring the effect upon Government bonds.

It is expected that export credits will be established.

Meanwhile, business is slowly. Improving Per Swan, Culbert- son and Fritz,

In

mom

CANTON UNDECIDED.

Canton, Nov. 21. Extreme secrery surrounds the: discussions which were hold by the Canton leaders yesterday in connexion with the Fukien developments,

ACTION PARTY ARISES IN SPAIN

YOUTHFUL LEADER LIKELY TO BE NEXT PREMIER

BLOW FOR SOCIALISTS

The state of the parties at the Dissolution was:

Unioniste Nationalists. Independent Labour.

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The Unionists are already dx- aured of B1 seats in the new Parliament.-Kenter.·

JAPAN'S BUDGET

BATTLE

FINANCE MINISTER'S

STRUGGLE

A

Tokyo, Nov, 20. Demands for tho expansion of armaments in the next fiscal year remain a bone of contention among Japanese cabinet ministers, diver gences being particularly shart.

Madrid, Nov. 20. to Senor Barrios as Primo Minie between Admira} Osumi, Minister

It is believed, however, that as a.result of the discussions, the Canton Government will continue to maintain a policy of watchful waiting until further develop to the Right, with a new

ments occur.

of Navy, and Mr. Takahaáh

Spain has swung definitely ter It is understood that the Party Minister of Finance,

is anti-Socialistic and in favour Takahashi declares that the dipan-

In view of the serious develop popular Action Party highly of splitting up Spain Into sucial situation is already extremely

tonomous regions. ments, General Chan Chal-tong favoured,

...

STOP PRESS

critical and further an extravagant "FARCE AND FICTION.

increase in armament expendi hia' IB urgently summoning

The Socialists, who were con-

tures might mean the last straw, subordinates to Canton where an

The Party also wants stronger It is pointed out by an authorita Important military conference is dent of success, are astonished by

of the vote executive power according to the tive financler that the budget this to be held today to discuss what the completeness

Vice-President, who says that year has shown deficit of about. ITALY'S ATTITUDE.

affitude Canton should take in against them.

Women voted for the first time democracy copied from Britain is Y. 1,300,000,000-Central News, Meanwhile, M. Avenol leaver

face of the threatening situation.

the a fiction and a farce when applied and undoubtedly proved Central News. Geneva to-night to attend the

most vital factor in the election, to Spain where the characteristics NANKING DECISION.

British largely voting in favour of candi of the people are totally unsuit This compares with Plecard's funeral of Signor Seluloja In Romo.

The leaders delivered long

dates supported by the Catholic able for government on 58,161 feot, and the 50,000 feet Genova messages auggest that M. among the directora elected.

Nanking, Nov. 21.

lincą. Marshal which

Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President Church.

OFFICIAL FICURES. achieved by a Boviet ballooniat, Avenol, while in Rome, may have

an opportunity of discussing with speeches..

As a result the new popular Reuter.

Signor Mussolin! Italy's attitude Chiang Kai-shek and the Nanking

over an emergency meeting of the Action Party, Imbued with new

Figures of the election issued. towards the League of Nations: Kuomintang were both strongly of the Executive Yuan, presided

Feriticised,

by the Home Office show that up' There have been suggestions, that

General Chlang Kwang-nal, Central: Political Council last

to late this ovoning, two hundred. Italy might follow Germany's

PROBABLE PREMIER.

Right Wing Deputies had beon; vincini Government, proposed that discussion of the Fukion trouble.

Aftor & briof discussion, a re-

sgainst ninety The Royal Observatory reports example, and withdraw from Chairman of the Fukien, Pro- evening, which was devoted to the idens of discipline, has arisen.

all that the anticyclone has weakened, Longue-British Wireless.

the now regime should sever and now exists an irregular

connexions with the Kuomintang solution was unanimously passed The party is composed chiefly elected,

catabilah ridge of high pressure covering

new party. that the Central Government be of young Catholica, led by Sonor Radicals, sixty Socalists, thirty Two buses came into collision near and the Yangtse Valley and extending north-eastwards to Hokkaido. Observatory Hload yesterday, and He recalled the Nanking Govern- urged to mete out severe punleh-GII Robles, who although only of the Esquerra Catalana candi-

(Continued on Page 7.) tloned as the probable: successor batween minor parties.--Router. Local Forecast:-N.E. winds Chinose passenger, Yip Yan, was in-monts refusal to aid the XIX Route mont to those who are responsible thirty-four years of age, is men- dates, the remainder being divided

jured by glase splintere

Army during the Sino-Japancro moderate; sino generally.

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