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FOUNDED 1881

No. 14758

一拜禮 號二月二十英港香 MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1935. 日七初月一十 SINGLE COPY 10 CENTE

$30.00 PER ANNUM

JAPAN HURRIES TO MEET NORTH CRISIS

DANGER OF WAR

SLIGHT

BUT TROOPS MASS AT KEY POINTS

HO YING-CHING WILL MAKE LAST EFFORT

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(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH")

Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages

18PL. Received, Dee. 2, 10,16`8.m.)

Ordinance,

Shanghai, Dec, 2.

Officials declare that the Japanese have notified the Tientsin authorities that three divisions of Japanese troops will arrive there 'shortly,

General Ho Ying-ching, the Nanking War Minister, is en route to Peiping, allegedly to make a last-minute effort to settle the autonomy crisis, but a more serious crisis is believed to be impending as a result of his possible activities, "

However, it is believed that the likelihood of military resistance to the autonomy movement remains slight, since Nanking is persisting in a search for a peaceful settlement.

Some Chinese attribute the rumours of plans for resistance to Japanese sources, for Japan is suspected to be seeking to justify the reinforcement of her garrison positions in North China-United Press.

HO'S MISSION

Peiping, Dec. 2.

_A_more serious crisis in the affairs

of North China is expected to develop

CANADA

at any moment after the arrival bere, MAY UPSET

to-morrow, of General Ho Ying-chingi who is believed to be going to attempt last-minute rally of North China oleinls to resist the autonomy moves ment.

Nanking's Commander-in-chief in

North China, has sent a telegram to!

"the capital stating that the provinces of Hopel and Charlar and the cities of Feiping and Tientsin will form an **autonomous "late" 413 pussible.

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INSPIRED MESSAGE

The message is tegarded as having been inspired by the Japanese leader. General Doihara, who has been bring- ing the greatest pressure to bear on the Chinese generals.

EMBARGO

DISAVOWS SCHEME FOR OIL BAN

EXPLANATION AWAITED

(Special to "Telegraph")

[By Telepraph," Copyright, Telegraphic Mea anges Ordinance, 1881. Berrived, December

London, Dec. 1.

Indicating their intention of re- 2. 1047 nmd/ inforcing the garrisons in North China, the Japanese military have

The Cauciun Government's report-

requested the Chinese railway au-ed disavowal of the Canadian League | thorities to provide, immediately, five locomotives to transport troops from of Nation's delegate's proposal to ex-

Shanhaikwan-Reuter.

WHERE IS HO YING-CHING?

Peiping. Dec. 2. The whereabouts of General Ho Ying-ching, is something of a mystery.

It is reported that he has left, by train for Tsinanfe to see the power- ful warlord, General Han Fu-cha, but on the other hand some loent officials have already left here for Pastingfu in the expectation of meeting him there before he comes to Peiping.

A third report states that he is not coming here at all,--feuter.

ACTION URGED

tend the Italian embargy to include] oil, coal and metals, fins amazed; diplomata here to-day.

A special meeting of the British Cabinet is expected to consider the statement.

However, officials declined to com- ment on the alleged repudiation of Mr. Justice Riddell's suggestion for enlarged sanctions, pending an elucid- ation

by the new Government nt Ottawa.

Diplomats believe that the statement is a warning that Canada does notj desire to be considered morally or automatically bound to aid Britain in

event of an Anglo-Italian wor re-

infom the stiffening of sanc-

that this

Shanghai, Dec, 2.

but British commentators statej interpretation may go too Japanese reports from Tientsin far. state that Cheng Keh. Mayor of it is believed that since the Com- Tientsin, has sent a circular telegrammittee of Eighteen has approved of to the Nanking authorities, asking the suggested extension of the prin- them "to take immediate and appro- ciple, Canada cannot now withdraw printe

micasures" in the present from the proposal. Diplomats believe crisis

He declares that unless a remedy is sets the entire proposal, the League

that unless Canada's declaration offered by the National Government will place an embargo on petroleum the Tientsin special municipality before Christmas, whereupon Signor compelled to proclaim Mussolini will extend the olive branch Most diplomats consider that Signor Mussolini is toa wine risic war with fifty nations-United

would be autonomy-Reuter.

LOCAL ESTATES

MR. A. W. HERON LEAVES $61,200

William

Chan Po, mmveyor, and

Prens..

CHINA CLIPPER OFF AGAIN

BEGINS RETURN.

FLIGHT

12p-

to

The late Mr. Arthur Heron, fanmerly of No. 210, Nathan Rond, who died at the Kowloon Hor- pital on September 7, left local ortat a les at 81,200, probate of

which has been g

granted

Manila, Dec. 2. W. O. Lambert, Mr. G.

G. B. S.

The China clipper hopped off at necountant. 2.50, n.nl. to-day on her return fight lato of No. 10, to San Francisco,, carrying twenty Mosque Street, Hongkong, died on bags of mall, Juno 30, leaving loent estate sworn I was decided that the clipper under. $15,100. Probate of the will should depart earlier than had pre- has been granted to Choung Plushing, viously been planned, in order ten- Chan Suu-chan, Chan Wing-ki, Cheng zure daylight landing at Gashtem Man-kwong and Tal Wal-Inu. United Praan.

General Grozieni, whoor ormy engaged in a big battle and is being threatened in the rear by Ras Desta's foreca.

GREEK KING'S VICTORY

DEFEATS ENEMIES. OF AMNESTY.

IDOL OF HIS PEOPLE

Athens, Dec. 1. . The general amnesty for all poli- tical offenders in civil or military walks of life, including M. Venizelos, becomes effective at 9pm. to-day.

Over 1,000 offenders will be re- leased from prison. Any pardoned officer, who is considered dangerous, may be ordered to reside in a specified tosti. but at the state's expense.

The victory of King George øver the opponents of the amnesty is mak 19ÆRINGUESTS OPALCI DENNY DESETENCİTÜELESBIABILTZARRAFERETZ Bİ DEFERTILIZOJUMAAT

ATLANTIC AIRLINE PLANS PROCEED

British Delegates To Visit Washington

(Special to "Telegraph")

Washington, Dec. 2. The British Embassy has informed the United Press that a British air mission composed of eleven mem-. bers. with representatives from Canada, Ireland and Newfoundland, would visit Washington next week to discuss the Governments arrangements for the estab. lishment of a North Atlantic mail and passenger airline.

It is understood that con- versations will be held with the State Department, and others, which are interested in technical aspects. The delegation was chosen fol- lowing the recent Ottawa' Imperial Conference on, Atlantic airlines, United Press,

C

ing him n popular idol, and the Venizelos sympathleers, who are s powerful section of the country still, have rallied to his support.-Renter. IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Athons, Dec. 1. There will be scenes of rejoicing in Greece to-night and men who who has been recalled to the throne rebels a year age will bless the King

of the Hellenes, The general amnesty decrce will become effective at o'clock, and persons affected will be

released,

were

their confiscated pro. perty will be restored. Most of those who will benefit are the former rebel leaders in the Venizelos revolt, whose beginning and end was in Crete. But there are scores of Liberals on the mainland of Greece who will regaln their freedom and their estates.

Only property which was illegnily Required will be withheld by the state from the political prisoners who might lay claim to it.

It is learned that M. Venizelos will not return to Greece until after the.

THREE DIE

IN LAHORE.

RIOTING

BRITISH TROOPS DISARM CROWDS

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Cnbare, Dec. 1.

Communal rioting which kna broken out here has regelted in three people heing killed and twenty-five seriously injured.

pro-

The curfew order has been mulgated and the Royal Scots, an sisted by the 11th Punjab Regiment, are disarming rioters,

During the course of the trouble, the police fired a few shots in order to disperse the moh, but nobody was Injured by the firing-Reater.

a. Venizelor, the veteran Greek atutesman, who is among the political cefugers affected by the annext He may return la Greece after the olectiona,

NEW COINS ALLEGEDLY ILLEGAL

BUT H.K. TREASURY MAKES DENIAL

MINTED IN LONDON

new

Officinis of the Treasury Depart- ment, interviewed this morning, char- neterised rumours that the Hongkong ten and five-cent coins were illegal as "ridiculous."

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Mr. Wang Ching-itei, who has resigned his poste në Prenident of the Excentive Yuan and Foreign Minister.,

KING AND QUEEN SEE CHINA ART

MUCH IMPRESSED BY DISPLAY

HER MAJESTY'S

COLLECTION

to

London, Doc. 1

Their Majesties the King and Queen, the Duchess of Kent and other members of the Royal Family, spent most of the afternoon of the exhibition of Chinese art trensures {nt: Burlington House, They were cheered by huge crowds on their way

the exhibit.

an hour and a mlf the dis- tinguished visitors walked around the galleries admiring the display. Lord Lytton, Sir Perciva! David

and Chinese dignitaries accompanied them.j

Their Majesties were interested in how many of the particularly fragile

2NDRAKINIKILAIDISMERETE-

WANG CHING-WEI RESIGNS

Gives III Health As Reason

Mr.

ITALIAN TOWN CAPTURED

ETHIOPIAN FORCES GAIN STRENGTH

BATTLE PROCEEDING ON SOUTHERN FRONT

Harrar, Dec 1.

It is reported here that the Ethiopian forces have captured Amara, near the Sultanate of Obbin, in Italian Somaliland. The place is not to be confused with the more important city of Asmarn which is a seaport of Eritrea.

The city apparently fell to, a part of the army of Raa Desta, who commands 100,000 men, and whose troops have penetrated far into Italian Somaliland. They have been res ported within 150 miles of the important seaport of Mogn discio, threatening the rear of General Graziani's armies.

A fierce battle is reported to be proceeding on the Webb Shibeli front between Italian troops and Ras Desta's warriors though no details are to hand. It is not certain where the fighting is going forward, but it seems likely that it is actually on Italian Somaliland soil. In that event it would be indicated that Ras Desta has thrown a column against the Italian come municating lines, in an effort to cut the supply system which General Graziani has built up to support his flying columns which have penetrated many miles into the Ethiopian interior Interruption of these communications would be a severo blow to the Italian armies in the south.-Reuter.

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ITALIAN PROTEST TO U.S.

PRO-LEAGUE STAND ON SANCTIONS

·ADVANTAGE TO BRITAIN

Washington, Dec. 1.

It is rutnoured that the Italian Am- bassador, Signor Augusto Rosso, has

GAINING, STRENGTH

London, Dec. 1.01

A sidelight upon conditions on thu southern front in Ethiopia, has been secured by Reuter's special correspon? dunt, telegraphing from somewhere south of Jijiga, close to the fighting lines..

He says that a large supply of wan supplies is now reaching fan-Naz sibus numerous forces.

The Italiana, bu atatea, expended £1,000 worth of bombs on Dagkuhbur practically without result, for many of the bomba, which were huge mils- siles, weighing over 100 puunis, fail- ed to exploite,

Moreover, since two planes were shot down on the Weblo Shibell River front, Italian airmen no longer y below 3,000 feet and so find it diffi-} cult to find their targets.

Shanghai, Dec. 2.

Wang Ching-wei,

The health of the Ethiopian forces Prime Minister and Foreign

is excellent. Hospitals are three- Minister of

ompimtically protested to the United the National

States State Department against the shortage: There is plenty of need

quarters empty' and there is no food- Government has resigned

allegedly pro-League of Nations at- both offices.

troops mainly titude of President Roosevelt's adorn, on which the

subsist, and the supply of animunition. ministration and, the course which the is now more plentiful-Reuter Unital States neutrality programme Jappears to be taking.

Mr. Wang was the victim of an assassination plot at Nanking last month and he gives ill health as a reason ⚫ for his decision to resign. He is recovering. he says, but he had a second operation on Friday when a bullet was re- moved from his back. Reuter.

ICONIANEJAKIONEZAMUDIRETTAJANJETALENT BERSANGKA DOLAR

The usually well-informed New York American says that Signor Rosso warned the State Department that any extension of the presoni efforts to curtail the supply of war Imaterials going to Italy would be playing into the hands of Great Britain, and would render a European war more likely likely.

to

The

"SENKESIN" AND

“SINKILIN”

TRADE MARK CASE SETTLED

The Sinkesin trade mark appeali

find

Shanghai. When Queen Mary asked suppon, the Neutrality Act. dues tipcared before the Full Court of Ap

and Her

"So far as this Department aware, there is no International Con- vention governing the issuance of coinage," said a high official. "Coin-

Authoritative circles stale, how ly a matter for individual Gor- Age

ever, that there is no indication that ernments."

For some time past rumours have

objects were conveyed safely from the United States is contemplating current been

China. Sir Percival David explained any steps beyond those already case concluded with a nominal in the Colony that the

that special boxes were made in taken to discourage the sale of war and an undertaking net to repeat cupra-nickel coins, which were issued last month to

Italy.

existing the infringement when the parties ap- replace the old

to see these, they were brought to silver issues, were illegal act on her, to a "mysterious" international

Majesty, and the not authorise more drastic measures. peal comprising Sir Atholl MacGie vention, which supposedly prescribed

Duchess of Kent examined them in. The New York Times states that gor, Chief Justice, and Mr. R. E. the size of coins

terestedly.

Mr. George N. Peek, President of the Liartsell, Puiano Judge, this morning, . such cons tent, and also debar nickel con-

original proceedings Their Majesties several times ad- Export and Import Bank, and Foreign

The from using milled edges, such as in

miringly commented on the arrange Trade Adviser to the Government, has Instituted by the United States Drug

sho, summoned the. Bino=?^ owing to Store employed on silver and

ment of the exhibits and the appear tendered his resignation coinage, Prior to visiting the

the Treasury De-

ance of the galleries. The Queen also long-standing differences with the German Dispensary for alleged in Expressed her admiration of the way Administration. But it is not sug-fringement of the trade mark of ai partment, a Telegraph representativo mado

fruiticas enquiries lengthy but

In which the plecon she had lent from gested that his rosignation has any medicine described as Senkesin, De- collection had been dia-thing to do with the American policy fondants sold Sinkllin, which name; In other financial and banking circles. her own

towards Italy and the supply of war was somewhat similar in the Chinese A reference to overal text books on played.

A big crowd was waiting for Their materials. It is rather a result of the characters. coinage. also failed to olleit informa

Majesties in "Plecadilly and cheered, trade pact with Canada. This agree tion on the convention."

them as they passed on their way ment finally determined him to quit back to Buckingham Palace Reuter, his office, for he had advised against

[ It Reuter.

It is admitted, however, that the grounds upon which the rumours aro other the fact that no nickel coins are milled or as small as those issued in Hongkong, are pro- sumably correct, as Treasury and banking officials, could not recall similar subsidiary coins issued by other nations.

"You can take it as definite, how- ever, that there is nothing wrong with the new Hongkong coins," the Tren- sury oMelal said.

MINTED IN LONDON

"These coins were tainted by the Royal Mint in London, and their cupra-nickel content was fixed by the Hongkong Government on the advice of competent Mint authorities. They would be the last people in the world to infringe international regulations, if any any

of coins #led, regarding the issuance

LOCAL DOLLAR · ·

UNCHANGED

MARKET MUCH EASIER

wers

The summons was dismissed at the Central Alagistracy, but an appeal to the Full Court resulted in a decision! that the defendants had a case to

MORAL OFFENCE

Rome, Dec. 1.

Italy, as she has moro raw materials than has over heen realised. But it is dents and agreed to give an the moral attitude which gives ogenco, of Sinkilin in order not to infringe taking to alter the remaining labels declared Signor Benito Mussolini, the

further Prime Minister and Dictator, to-day." Mr. Jenkin said he and Mr. Hall

He was talking before

840 war Brutton had been engaged to assist willows and mothers, representing 94 Mr. Le since the last decision of the provincial committees, to whom he had Court, but there was nothing that In the market, the business rates appealed for help to resist "this dis could advise his client to do other wore is. 5.9/10d. sellers and is. 5%d. graceful economie siege of Italy."

than

to follow this course. The women were the guests of I complainant was his client's nephew, buyers. The undertone was much easier but not much business was re-Duce at the Palazzo Venezia, where

he delivered his address-Reutor. ported during the morning.

This inorning Mr. F. C. Jenkin K.C.: and Mr. Hin Shing-lo, instructed by G. K. Hall Brutton, admitted the

Economic sanctions do not offend wringement on behalf of the

The official rate of the Hongkong- dollar was unchanged on opening this morning.

been issued.

he

The

wo it was really a family matter and beth parties were agreeable to a nominal fine. of the new five-cent coins have also The promulgated sentence on Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., instructed Private Cottingham, of the East by Mr. M.K. Lo, expressed assent, The 10-cent coins in circulation ro-Lanenshire Regiment who was found and the Court gave judgment in these but whether or not he will again ontor politica Is an open question:nickel ten-cent coins are now in ciranother additional five lakhs are held November 20 of striking a suportor the undertaking to pay the costs of

Approximately five million cupra- present five lakhs of dollars, while guilty by a District Court Martial on terms ordering the respondent to gi He has announced no decision-culation in the Colony, officinis In- in reserve. The total mintage of ten-officer in the execution of his omeo, the appeal, the pollco Court pro Reuter Special.

Hmated. In addition, a large quantity cent coins represented $1,000,000. In that he servo 20 days' dotemtion ecedings, and a fine of $25.

elections. He will then go to Crete,