# The Manchuria Year Book 1932-33 — Chronologies

597 entries, LLM-transcribed. These entries were transcribed by the vision model of Opus 5.5. Before using any of these details, you must verify specific details with the original source which is linked to whenever possible.


## Appendix — Appendix I. Table of Outstanding Events in or Relating to Manchurian History

**1616** Establishment of Ching dynasty. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1643** Russian exploring party reaches the upper stream of the Amur. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1644** Accession of the Emperor Kanghsi at Peking. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1655** Russia sends her first envoy to Peking. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1689** Treaty of Nertchinsk concluded, fixing the border between Russia and China as a line drawn from the Amur River along the Yablonoi and Stanovoi ranges, north-eastward to the Sea of Okhotsk. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1691** The Emperor Kanghsi inspects outer Mongolia. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1707** Kamchatka becomes Russian territory. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1720** Trading at Kulun is first allowed to Russians. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1722** Accession of the Emperor Yungcheng. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1736** Accession of the Emperor Chienlung. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1740** Immigration of Chinese into Manchuria prohibited. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1750** Immigration of Chinese again prohibited. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1768** Russians come to Kiakhta for trading. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1796** Accession of Emperor Chiayang. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1821** Accession of Emperor Taokuang. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1842** Treaty of Nanking, (ending the 'Opium War'). — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1847** Count Muraviev appointed Governor-General of Eastern Siberia. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1850-64** Taiping Rebellion. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1851** Accession of the Emperor Hsienfeng. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1854** Count Muraviev descends the Amur River with one thousand soldiers, without obtaining the permission of China. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1856** Great Britain and France declare war against China. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1858** The Treaty of Aigun signed between Russia and China (May 16/28), recognizing the left bank of the Amur River as Russian, and the territory between the right bank of the Ussuri River and the sea as common territory between the two countries. — p. 495 ([scan leaf 590](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n590/mode/1up))

**1858 June 13** Tientsin Treaty concluded between Russia and China (June 13). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1858 June 26** Tientsin Treaty between Great Britain and China signed (June 26). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1860** British and French troops enter Peking. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1860 Nov. 2/14** By Peking Treaty (Nov. 2/14), Russia acquires the territory on the right bank of the Ussuri River. (This demarcation marks the present border between China and Russia). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1894-95** Sino-Japanese War. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1895 April 17** Treaty of Shimonoseki concluded between Japan and China (April 17). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1895 April 23** By intervention of Russia, Germany and France (April 23), Japan obliged to announce retrocession of Liaotung peninsula (July 19). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1895 Dec. 28** Russo-Chinese Bank established with a capital of 15,000,000 rubles (Dec. 28). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1896 May 22** Treaty of Alliance between Russia and China (Li-Lobanov Agreement). (May 22). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1896 Sept. 8** Contract for Construction and Operation of Chinese Eastern Railway signed (Sept. 8), Russia obtains the right of constructing the C.E.R. through Kirin and Heilungkiang Provinces to connect Chita and Vladivostok by a nearly straight railway line. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1896 Dec. 16** Chinese Eastern Railway Company is established (Dec. 16). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 March 6** Germany acquires the lease of Kiaochow (March 6). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 March 27** Russia obtains twenty-five years' lease of Liaotung peninsula (March 27). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 June 7** Preliminary Loan Agreement for Peking-Newchwang Railway signed by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and China (June 7). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 July 1** Great Britain acquires lease of Weihaiwei (July 1). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 July 6** By the Agreement concerning Southern Branch of Chinese Eastern Railway Russia obtains the right to construct a railway which connects the C.E.R. to Liaotung peninsula (July 6). (Construction completed in 1902). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1898 Oct. 10** Shanhaikwan-Newchwang Railway Loan Agreement signed by British and Chinese Corporation, Ltd. and China (Oct. 10.). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1899 April 28** Russia and Great Britain exchange Notes regarding Railway Interests in China (April 28). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1899 June 17** Exchange of Notes between Russia and China with regard to Railways Northward and North-eastward from Peking (June 17). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1899 August 11** By an Imperial order Russia announces to create Dalny a free port (August 11). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1899 Sept.-Nov.** John Hay proposes 'Open Door' in China (Sept.-Nov.). — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1900** The Boxer Rebellion. — p. 496 ([scan leaf 591](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n591/mode/1up))

**1902 Jan. 30** Agreement relating to China and Korea reached between Japan and Great Britain (Jan. 30) (First Anglo-Japanese Alliance). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1902 April 8** Convention between Russia and China in regard to Manchuria signed (April 8). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1902** Re-establishment of Chinese authority in Manchuria and evacuation of Manchuria by Russia agreed. (Russia fails, however, to carry out her promise). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1902 Aug. 12** Second Anglo-Japanese Alliance concluded (Aug. 12). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1904-5** Russo-Japanese War. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1905 Sept. 5** Treaty of Portsmouth concluded between Japan and Russia (Sept. 5). (By the Treaty, (1) China's sovereignty in Manchuria was recognized, Russia transferred to Japan, with the consent of China, the lease of Port Arthur, Dairen, and adjacent territory and territorial waters, together with all rights, privileges, and concession with or forming part of this lease; (2) Russia transferred to Japan the railway between Changchun and Port Arthur and its branch lines, together with all rights, privileges and properties appertaining thereto.) — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1905 Dec. 22** Japan concluded the Treaty of Peking with China in conformity with the terms of the Portsmouth Treaty (Dec. 22), and obtains the consent of China to the transfer by Russia of the lease, privileges, and properties mentioned in the Treaty of Portsmouth, and also the right of maintaining, improving and operating the railway line between Mukden and Antung, which was constructed by Japan during the war. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1905** E. H. Harriman proposes to purchase the South Manchuria Railway, but the proposal was rejected by Japan. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1906 June 7** By an Imperial Ordinance the Organization of the South Manchuria Railway Company proclaimed (June 7). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1906 July** Japan announces the organization of the Kwantung Government-General in the Kwantung Leased Territory (July). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1907 April 15** Loan agreement regarding Mukden-Hsinmintun and Changchun-Kirin Railways concluded between Japan and China (April 15). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1907 May 30** Agreement regarding Establishment of Maritime Customs Office at Dairen signed by Japan and China (May 30). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1907 July 30** Political Convention between Japan and Russia concluded (July 30). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1907** Question of 'parallel line' arises regarding China's proposal to build Hsinmintun-Fakumen Railway in co-operation with a British firm of contractors, Pauling & Co. Japan twice protests on the ground that the project contradicts the 'protocol' attached to the Peking Treaty of 1905. (The matter dragged on till 1909, when China dropped the scheme). — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1907** The United States attempts to acquire the right to establish a Man- churian Bank with a capital of $10,000,000, with view to finance the railway, connecting Hsinmintun and Aigun. The project, however, fails owing to political changes in China. — p. 497 ([scan leaf 592](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n592/mode/1up))

**1908 March 25** Agreement reached between Great Britain and China in regard to Shanhaikwan-Hsinmintun section of Peking-Mukden Railway (March 25). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1908 Sept. 11** Regulations for Sino-Japanese Joint Stock Lumber Company for Exploitation of Yalu Timber announced. (Sept. 11). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1908 Nov. 12** Supplementary Loan Agreement for Hsinmintun-Mukden and Kirin-Changchun Railways signed (Nov. 12). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1908 Nov. 30** Exchange of Notes declaring Policy in Far East. (So-called Takahira-Root Agreement) (Nov. 30). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1909 May 10** Russia and China sign Preliminary Agreement in regard to Municipal Administration in the C.E.R. Zone (May 10). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1909 Aug. 18** Detailed Agreement regarding Loans for Hsinmintun-Mukden and Changchun-Kirin Railways signed (Aug. 18). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1909 Sept. 4** Japan and China conclude the Agreement concerning Mines and Railways in Manchuria, and Agreement relating to Chientao Region. (Sept. 4). (By the former agreement it was decided that China should previously arrange with Japan in the event of her undertaking to contract a railway between Hsinmintun and Fakumen, that China should recognize the Tashichiao-Yingkow line as a branch line of the S.M.R., that China should recognize the right of Japan to work coal mines of Fushun and Yentai, that all mines along the Antung-Mukden Railway and the main line of the S.M.R., excepting those at Fushun and Yentai, should be exploited as joint enterprises of the Japanese and Chinese, and that Japan should agree to the extension of the Peking-Mukden Railway to the city wall of Mukden. And by the latter agreement the long disputed boundaries between China and Korea was fixed along the Tumen River, and Koreans were given the right to settle freely and own land in the Chientao district.) — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1909 Oct. 2** Preliminary Agreement for Chinchow-Aigun Railway signed between Pauling & Co. of Great Britain, American group of financiers, and the Chinese Government. (Oct. 2). (Russia opposed the plan and Japan claimed participation. The question was submitted ultimately to the New Four-Power Consortium by America). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1909 Dec.** Secretary Knox of the United States proposes to internationalize the railways in Manchuria. (Dec.) (Russia and Japan opposing the scheme, sent their replies simultaneously to the United States, rejecting the proposal). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1910 July 4** Second Russo-Japanese Convention concluded (July 4) in view of protecting their common interests in Manchuria against a third Power. — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1910 Aug. 29** Amalgamation of Korea and Japan (Aug. 29). — p. 498 ([scan leaf 593](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n593/mode/1up))

**1910 Aug. 29 (printed as ditto)** By a preliminary agreement the United States acquires right to loan for currency reform and industrial development in China. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1911** Chinese Currency Reform and Industrial Development Loan Agreement signed by China and Four Powers' Consortium (April 15), the United States agreeing to give up the right, which she acquired in the preceding year, to the Consortium. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1911 „** Third Anglo-Japanese Alliance concluded (July 13). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1911-12** Revolution in China, the Manchu dynasty overthrown and China becomes a Republic. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1912** Yuan Shi-kai proclaims President of China. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1912 „** Russo-Mongolian Agreement signed (Nov. 3). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1913** Japan and China exchange Notes regarding Construction of certain Railways in Manchuria (Oct. 5), and in consequence, Japan acquires the right to loan for the construction of five railways, namely, (1) Ssupingkai-Changchiatun-Taonan, (2) Kaiyuan-Hailung, (3) Changchun-Taonan, (4) Taonan-Jehol, and (5) Hailung-Kirin lines. For the first three railways China is to ask loan from Japan and for the last two she is to consult Japanese financers first. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1913 „** Russia and China issue Declaration in regard to Outer Mongolia (Nov. 5). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1914-1918** The Great War. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1915** Treaty, and Exchange of Notes, respecting South Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia (May 25). (By this Treaty the term of lease of Port Arthur and Dalny and the terms of the S.M.R. and Antung-Mukden Railway were extended to 99 years, namely, the definite time for the expiration of the terms of lease became 1997 for the Kwantung Leased Territory, 2002 for the S.M.R. and 2007 for the Antung-Mukden Railway. Secondly, the Japanese acquired right to lease land by negotiation in South Manchuria. Thirdly, the Japanese acquired rights to reside and travel freely in South Manchuria and to engage in business and manufacture of any kind, and fourthly the Chinese government agreed to give permission to Japanese and Chinese who desire to undertake agricultural enterprises jointly). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1915 „** Russia, China and Mongolia sign Tripartite Agreement regarding Outer Mongolia (June 7). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1915 „** Russia and China conclude Arrangement concerning Situation of Hulunbuir (Hailar) (Nov. 6), Russian position in North Manchuria strengthened. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1915 „** Yokohama Specie Bank and China conclude Loan Agreement for Ssupingkai-Chengchiatun Railway (Dec. 27). — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1916** Chang Tso-lin becomes Military and Civil Governor of Fengtien Province. — p. 499 ([scan leaf 594](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n594/mode/1up))

**1916 (printed as ditto)** Yuan Shih-kai attempts to restore monarchy. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1916 July 3** Convention in regard to Co-operation in the Far East concluded between Japan and Russia (July 3). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1916 July 3 (printed as ditto)** Chengchiatun Incident. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1917 Jan. 28** Japan and China exchange Notes regarding Settlement of Chengchiatun Affair, Employment of Japanese Military Advisers and Instructors, Establishment of Japanese Police Stations in South Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia, and withdrawal of Japanese Troops from between Ssupingkai and Chengchiatun (Jan. 28). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1917 Oct. 12** South Manchuria Railway Co. and China sign Agreement for Kirin-Changchun Railway Loan (Oct. 12). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1917 Nov. 2** Japan and the United States exchange Identic Notes regarding Mutual Interests relating to China (Ishii-Lansing Agreement) (Nov. 2), the principle that 'territorial propinquity creates special relations between countries' accepted. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1918 June 18** Preliminary Agreement for Kirin-Kainei Railway Loan concluded between Japanese banks and China (June 18). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1918 Aug. 2** Agreement for Loan for Gold Mining and Forestry in Heilungkiang and Kirin signed by Japanese banks and China (Aug. 2). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1918 Sept. 24** Japan and China exchange Notes regarding Four Railways in Manchuria and Mongolia (Sept. 24). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1918 Sept. 28** Contract for Loan for Four Railways in Manchuria and Mongolia signed by Japanese banks and China (Sept. 28). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1918-22** Allied intervention in Siberia. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1919 April 12** Imperial Ordinance of Japan regarding the Organization of the Government of Kwantung issued (April 12). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1919 July 25** Karakhan issues Soviet Declaration to the Chinese Nation and the Governments of the Southern and Northern China (July 25). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1920 Oct. 15** The New Consortium formed (Oct. 15). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1920 Oct. 27** Second Soviet Declaration on policy towards China (Oct. 27). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1921-22** Washington Conference. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1922** First Mukden Chihli War. Declaration of independence of the Three Eastern Provinces. — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1922 Feb. 2** Japanese delegate to the Washington Conference announces that Japanese capital, which has had the monopoly of loans for construction of railways in South Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia and of loans having for security the taxes in that region, is willing to forego this monopoly and open the field to the enterprise of the International Financial Consortium, and that Japan has no intention of insisting on a preferential right in the engagement of foreign advisers or instructors by China on political, financial, military, or police matters in South Manchuria (Feb. 2). — p. 500 ([scan leaf 595](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n595/mode/1up))

**1922 Feb. 6** Nine Power Treaty regarding to Principles and Policies to be followed in matters concerning China signed (Feb. 6). Principle of 'Open Door' affirmed formally by the treaty, and the Powers other than China agree: (1) To respect the sovereignty, the independence, and the territorial and administrative integrity in China; (2) To provide the fullest and unembarrassed opportunity to China to develop and maintain for herself an effective and stable government; (3) To use their influence for the purpose of effectually establishing and maintaining the principle of equal opportunity; and (4) To refrain from taking advantage of conditions in China in order to seek special rights or privileges. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1923 March 10** China requests nullification of the Treaty of 1915, but Japan refuses. (March 10). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1923 April 14** Japan and the United States exchange Note in regard to Cancellation of Ishii-Lansing Agreement (April 14). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1924 May 31** Agreement on General Principles for the Settlement of the Question between the U.S.S.R. and the Republic of China signed (May 31). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1924 May 31** Agreement for the Provisional Management of the Chinese Eastern Railway signed (May 31). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1924 Sept. 20** Agreement between the Government of the Autonomous Three Eastern Provinces of the Republic of China and the Government of the U.S.S.R., concerning Mutual Rights and Principles signed at Mukden (Sept. 20). The main features of this Agreement are as follows: (1) The Soviet Union recognizes that the C.E.R. is a purely commercial enterprise, (2) In the management of the Railway, the two countries are equally represented, (3) After the expiration of sixty years from August 27, 1896, instead of eighty years, as formerly provided, the railway shall pass by reversion without payment into Chinese possession. China may recover the railway at any time upon paying, with her own capital, the price agreed upon by the two governments. (4) Both parties agree that the future of the C.E.R. shall be determined by the U.S.S.R. and China to the exclusion of any third party or parties. (5) The two governments recognize equal rights of navigation on border rivers, and maintenance of the present border line, and also agree not to engage in propaganda directed against the political and social systems of the other contracting party. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1924** Second Mukden-Chihli War. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1924 Oct. 30** Commander-in-Chief of Kwantung Army issues a statement on the attitude of Japanese military authorities in Manchuria in regard to maintenance of peace and order in that region, (Oct. 30). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1925** Third Mukden-Chihli War. — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1925 Oct. 24** Contract for construction of Kirin-Tunhwa Railway concluded between the S.M.R. Co. and China, (Oct. 24). — p. 501 ([scan leaf 596](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n596/mode/1up))

**1925 Nov.-Dec.** Revolt of Kuo Sung-ling (Nov.-Dec.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1925 Dec.** Japan issues announcement on her attitude towards political disturbances caused by the revolt of Kuo Sung-ling, (Dec.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 June** Mukden Forces enter Peking (June). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 July** Hulan-Hailun Railway partly completed (July). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 July** Taonan-Angangki Railway partly opened to traffic (July). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 July 9** Chiang Kai-shek, Commander-in-Chief of the Nationalist Army issues declaration of 'Northern Expedition' (July 9). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 Aug. 30** Peking Government demands recall of Soviet Ambassador (Aug. 30). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926 Dec. 1** Chang Tso-lin appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Ankuochun (Dec. 1) and enters Peking (Dec. 27). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1926-28** The National Revolution. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 March** Nanking occupied by Nationalist Forces (March). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 April 6** Raid of Soviet Embassy at Peking (April 6). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 May 20** Contract for construction of Kirin-Tunhwa Railway revised (May 20). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 May 20** Contract for construction of Taonan-Solun Railway concluded between Japan and Peking government (May 20). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 June 18** Chang Tso-lin appoints himself Grand Marshal (June 18). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 June-July** Japan despatches troops to Shantung (June-July). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 Sept.** Mukden-Hailung (Chaoyangchen) Railway completed (Sept.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1927 Oct.** Tahushan-Tungliao Railway completed (Oct.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 May** Clash between Japanese and Chinese troops at Tsinan (May). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 May 13-15** Contract on construction of four railways, namely: Yenchi-Hailin Tunhwa-Laotoukuo, Laotoukuo-Tumen and Changchun-Talai concluded between Japan and Peking Government (May 13-15). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 May 18** Japan sends note to Chinese generals and announces her intention to take, if necessary, ‘appropriate, effective steps for the maintenance of peace and order in Manchuria’ (May 18). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 June 4** Chang Tso-lin retreats from Peking and meets an unexpected death (June 4). Chang Hsueh-liang succeeds his father. — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 Aug.** Construction of Kirin-Tunhwa Railway completed (Aug.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 Sept.-Oct.** Independence movement in Barga (Sept.-Oct.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 Dec.** Construction of Hulan-Hailun Railway completed (Dec.). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1928 Dec. 29** Mukden Government orders the Three Eastern Provinces to hoist Nationalist flag (Dec. 29). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1929 Jan. 9** North-Eastern Political Committee formed, and the Three Eastern Provinces become formally under the authority of Nanking (Jan. 9). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1929 Feb. 5** Fengtien province renamed Liaoning province (Feb. 5). — p. 502 ([scan leaf 597](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n597/mode/1up))

**1929 May** Kirin-Hailung (Chaoyangchen) Railway completed (May). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1929 May-Dec.** Sino-Soviet conflict over Chinese Eastern Railway (May-Dec.). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1929 May 27** Chinese raid on the Russian consulates at Harbin (May 27). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1929 July 10** Chinese arrest the Russian manager of the C.E.R. and others (July 10). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1929 Dec.** Reminder sent to the U.S.S.R. and China about the Kellogg Pact (Dec.). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1929 Dec. 22** Khabarovsk Protocol signed (Dec. 22) re-establishing the 'status quo ante' on the Chinese Eastern Railway. — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1930** Sino-Soviet conference on the C.E.R. affairs. — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1930 Feb.-Sept.** War between Yen Hsi-shan and Chiang Kai-shek (Feb.-Sept.). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1930 May 6** Sino-Japanese Customs Tariff Agreement signed (May 6). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 18** Chang Hsueh-liang intervenes between the Northern Army under Yen Hsi-shan and Feng Yu-hsiang, and National Government (Sept. 18). The Mukden troops enter Peking (Sept. 21). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct.** Sino-Soviet conference on the C.E.R. matters opened in Moscow (Oct.) (conference continued sporadically; however, up to the end of 1932 no definite agreement reached). — p. 503 ([scan leaf 598](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n598/mode/1up))


## Appendix — Appendix II. Chronology (January, 1931—October, 1932)

**1931 Jan. 9** Silver price falls to 13, 11/16 at London market. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 10** Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Harbin proposed to the North-Eastern Political Committee to issue 20,000,000 yuan of Hsien Tayang-piao for relieving the depression in Kirin and Heilungkiang Provinces. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 22** Director Kimura of the S.M.R. Co. discusses railway problems with Chang Hsueh-liang (張學良) at Mukden. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 25** Through traffic arrangement made for three Chinese Railways in Manchuria, viz.: Peiping-Mukden, Mukden-Hailung and Kirin-Hailung railways. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 26** North-Eastern Financial Conference opened. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 28** Communist Army under Chu Te (朱德) threatens Nanchang (南昌). — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 30** Chang Tso-hsiang (張作相) visits Director Kimura at Mukden. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 1** Owing to the unfavourable business condition, the C.E.R. dismisses 2,000 employees and cuts salaries by 10 percent. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 1** North-Eastern Telephone, Telegraph and Radio Administration (東北電信管理處) established. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 4** Mo Te-hui (莫德惠) reports on the Sino-Soviet C.E.R. conference to Wang Cheng-ting (王正廷), Nanking Foreign Minister. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 4** Silver price falls to 12, 13/16 at London market. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 7** Serious fall in quotation of Heilungkiang Kuantieh causes the bankruptcy of many merchants. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 9** Liaoning People's Foreign Policy Association (遼寧國民外交協會) demands to have the object of Chang-Kimura negotiation on railway made public. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 11** North-Eastern Financial Conference closed. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 11** Chang Ching-hui (張景惠), Governor of Tungsheng Special District, demands Chang Hsueh-liang to take measures to relieve North Manchurian farmers of the effect of the serious fall of the price of their agricultural products. — p. 504 ([scan leaf 599](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n599/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 26** Chitung (啟東) Tobacco Co. established at Mukden. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 27** Second conference between Chang Hsueh-liang and Director Kimura takes place at Mukden. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Feb. 28** Tangshan (湯山) Conference on Constitution ends in secession of Hu Han-min (胡漢民) from Chiang Kai-shek's (蔣介石) group. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 2** Hu Han-min's resignation accepted by the Standing Committee of the Central Executive Committee of Kuomintang. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 6** Director Kimura meets Kao Chi-yi (高紀毅), Chairman of the North-Eastern Communications Committee. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 12** First formal Sino-Japanese Conference on extraterritoriality; (Conference held several times up to the end of April when the negotiation dropped). — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 21** Mo Te-hui leaves Harbin for Moscow. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 26** Provincial Branch of Kuomintang established at Mukden. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 26** Cheng Chi-tang (陳濟棠) and other generals in Canton and Kwanhsi protest to the Nanking Government on the arrest of Hu Han-min. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 27** Huatung Hsinpao (華東新報), organ of the Wang Ching-wei (汪精衛) faction, suppressed by the Nanking authorities. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 31** Negotiation between Great Britain and the Nanking Government on extraterritoriality discontinued. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 4** Mo Te-hui meets Karakhan. Resumption of the Soviet-Chinese Conference agreed. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 4** Strike of Chinese workers in tussah silk filatures at Antung. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 13** Hamaguchi Cabinet of Japan resigns. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 14** Wakatsuki Cabinet formed in Japan. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 17** Chang Hsueh-liang leaves Mukden for Peiping. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 24** Chahar Special District renamed Shuoning (朔寧) Province. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 28** Chen Ming-chu (陳銘樞), Chen Chi-tang, Li Tsung-jen (李宗仁), Pai Chung-hsi (白崇禧), Ku Ying-fen (古應芬) and others issue a circular telegram impeaching Chiang Kai-shek. Canton's dissension movement starts. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 Apr. 30** Chang Hsueh-liang arrives at Nanking to attend the National People's Convention. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 May 5-16** National People's Convention (國民會議). — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 May 9** New export tariff announced by the Nanking Government. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 May 12** Provisional Constitution of the Republic of China adopted by the National People's Convention. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 May 18** Chang Chin-hui sworn in as the Chairman of the military Advisory Council of the National Government. — p. 505 ([scan leaf 600](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n600/mode/1up))

**1931 May 21** Sun Fo（孫科） leaves Shanghai for Hongkong. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 May 24** Chen Yu-jen or Eugene Chen（陳友仁） and Sun Fo meet Wang Ching-wei, Tang Shao-yi （唐紹儀）, and other leaders of Canton Secessionists at Hongkong. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 May 25** Circular telegram demanding the retirement of Chiang Kai-shek issued, Tang Shao-yi being the leading signatory. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 May 27** Central Executive Committee of Kuomintang formed at Canton. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 May 29** National Government of Canton established. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 May 30** Emergency meeting of the Central Executive Committee held at Nanking. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 1** Nanking Government cuts salaries of government officials by 40 percent. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 2** U.S. Senator Pittman arrives at Shanghai. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 6** National Economic Council Act promulgated. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 10** Chinese authorities decline to recognize newly appointed Consul-General Ohashi of Japan at Harbin. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 11** Wu Chao-Shu（伍朝樞）, Chinese Minister at Washington resigns. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 13** President Sengoku of the S.M.R. Co. resigns and Count Uchida appointed as his successor. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 13** Military Conference held at Canton. Military expedition against Nanking discussed. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 13-15** First meeting of the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Executive Committee （中央執監全體會議）. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 17** Governor-General Saito of Korea resigns and General Ugaki appointed as his successor. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 20** Official Statement issued by British Consul-General on the Thorburn case. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 21** Chiang Kai-shek leaves Nanking for Kianghsi to supervise the anti-Communist campaign. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 27** Captain Nakamura of the Japanese General Staff murdered between Taonan and Solun. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 June 28** Quotation of Fengtien-piao falls to 110 yuan for 1 yuan of Hsien Tayang. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 July 1-2** Clash between Korean and Chinese farmers at Wanpaoshan (萬寶山). — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 July 3-6** Anti-Chinese riots occur in various cities of Korea. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 July 14** Chinese organizations in Harbin resolve anti-Japanese boycott. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 July 15** Anti-Japanese boycott opened at Shanghai. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1931 July 17** Report of the death of Captain Nakamura received by Japanese Consul-General at Tsitsihar. — p. 506 ([scan leaf 601](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n601/mode/1up))

**1930 July 18** Anti-Japanese boycott resolved at Hankow. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 20** Clash between the troops of Chang Hsueh-liang and Shi Yu-san's (石友三) Shanhsi (山西) forces. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 20** Shi Yu-san issues a circular telegram denouncing Chiang Kai-shek and pledging support to Canton. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 21** Canton government issues order to start 'punitive expedition' against Nanking. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 22** Negotiations on Wanpaoshan affair opened. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 23** Chang Hsueh-liang announces a punitive expedition against Shi Yu-san. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 24** Eugene Chen, Foreign Minister of the Canton government, arrives at Yokohama. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 26** Anti-Japanese boycott started at Mukden. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 28** Eugene Chen meets Baron Shidehara, Foreign Minister of Japan. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 28** Sino-French agreement on the rendition of the French settlement at Shanghai signed. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 30** Martial law declared in Shanghai, Nanking, Hankow and other cities because of civil war. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 July 30** Nanking Government protests to Japan on the admission of Eugene Chen to that country. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 1** Shi Yu-san's Shanhsi troops captured at Shichiachwang (石家莊). — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 2** Anti-Japanese boycott suppressed by Mukden authorities. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 3** Second interview of Eugene Chen with Baron Shidehara. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 5** Chinese representative at Tokyo requests Japanese authorities to arrest Eugene Chen. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 5** Vanguard of the Kwanghsi troops enter Hunan. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 5** Yen Hsi-shan (閻錫山) flies back to Tatung (大同) from Dairen. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 5** Shigemitsu promoted to the post of Minister of Japan to China. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 6** Report on anti-Chinese riots in Korea submitted to the Nanking Foreign Office by the Chinese Minister at Tokyo. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 7** Yen Shi-shan arrives at Taiyuan (太原). — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 8** By a circular telegram Shi Yu-san formally announces his retirement. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 9** Yen Shi-shan and Feng Yu-hsiang (馮玉祥) confer at the Taiyuan Military Conference. The Conference resolves to support the Canton regime. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 13** Eugene Chen leaves Tokyo. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 14** Tai Chi-tao (戴季陶), President of the Examination Yuan, dismissed from his office. — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 15** China protest to Japan on military manoeuvres on the Tumen River (圖們江). — p. 507 ([scan leaf 602](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n602/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 15** Relation between Wang Ching-wei and Chen Chi-tang severed. Wang leaves Canton for Hongkong. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 17** News of the murder of Captain Nakamura released. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 17** Japanese authorities protest to Chinese authorities in Manchuria on the murder of Captain Nakamura. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 18** Japanese Patriotic organization at Tsingtao attacked by Chinese. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 22** Wang Ching-wei returns to Canton after successful mediation by Sun Fo and Tang Shao-yi. Hsu Chung-chih (許崇智) appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Expedition against Nanking. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 24** Chinese Government demands apology of the Japanese Government for anti-Chinese riots in Korea. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Aug. 31** Tang Erh-ho (湯爾和) meets Japanese military authorities in Tokyo as the special envoy of Chang Hsueh-liang. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 5** China requests the United States to intervene in the dispute with Mexico regarding the deportation of the Chinese. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 9** Northern Expedition of Canton starts.. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 10** Japanese Consul-General Hayashi presents to Mukden authorities the Japanese demands on the Captain Nakamura case. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 10** Colonel Doihara of the Mukden Special Service of the Kwantung Army arrives at Tokyo. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 11** Tang Erh-ho, special envoy of Chang Hsueh-liang, returns to Peiping. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 12** Major Shibayama, Military Advisor to Chang Hsueh-liang, arrives at Tokyo. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 14** Minister Shigemitsu presents credentials to the Nanking Government. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 14** China elected to the Council of the League of Nations. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 15** Colonel Doihara leaves Tokyo for Mukden. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 16** Commander Kuan Yu-heng (關玉衡), who was responsible for the murder of Captain Nakamura, brought to Mukden and detained in a military prison. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 18** Clash between Chinese and Japanese troops, following the destruction of the S.M.R. line at Liutiaokou (柳條溝). — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 19** Japanese troops occupy various cities along the S.M.R. line. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 19** China protests to Japan on the occupation of Mukden. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 19** China sends a note to the League of Nations and also to the United States. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 20** Second protest of China to Japan. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 20** Provisional Municipal Office of Mukden opened, Colonel Doihara, Chief of the Japanese Special Military Service at Mukden, being appointed the Mayor. — p. 508 ([scan leaf 603](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n603/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 21** Kirin occupied by Japanese troops. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 21** Shih Chao-chi or Alfred Sze (施肇基) Chinese delegate to the League, appeals to the League under Article 11 of the Covenant. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 21** Great Britain suspends Gold embargo. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 22-30** Council meeting of the League held on Sino-Japanese dispute. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 22** Telegram sent by the Chairman of the Council of the League of Nations (M. Lerroux) to Japan and China, asking to refrain from any action that might aggravate the situation. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 23** Third protest sent by China to Japan. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 23** United States sends a note to the League of Nations. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 24** Identic note of the United States addressed to Japan and China. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 24** China replies to the telegram of M. Lerroux, Chairman of the League Council. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 24** Japan issues the first official statement on the Manchurian situation. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 24** By a statement China officially refuses direct negotiation with Japan. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 24** Japan replies to the telegram of the Chairman of the League Council dated September 22. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 25** Japanese troops occupy Taonan. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 26** Murder of six Japanese by Chinese mobs at Hongkong. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 26** Liaoning Local Committee for Preservation of Peace and Order (遼寧地方維持委員會) formed at Mukden. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 27** Japan and China reply to the United States note of Sept. 24. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 28** Liaoning Provincial Government established at Chinchow (錦州) under the influence of the former Mukden authority. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 28** C. T. Wang, Nanking Foreign Minister, severely wounded by student mobs. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 28-29** Independence of Kirin, Heilungkiang and Jehol provinces declared. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 29** Japanese Government orders Japanese officials in Manchuria to keep aloof of the independence movement. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 29** China protests to Japan on the alleged support given for the independence movement. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 30** Resolution of the League Council on the Manchurian situation adopted. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 1** Japan replies to the protest of China under the date of Sept. 29. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 1** Chang Chi (張繼), Chen Ming-shu (陳銘樞), Tsai Yuan-pei (蔡元培) delegates of the Nanking Government, meet at Canton the representatives of Canton government, namely Ku Ying-fen, Wang Ching-wei, and Wu Chao-shu. Compromise reached between the two governments.. — p. 509 ([scan leaf 604](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n604/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 1** Chang Hai-feng (張海鵬) of Taonan declares independence. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 3** China asks the members of the League Council and the United States to send neutral observers to Manchuria. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 3** Peace Conference (和平會議) at Canton opened with the attendance of both Canton and Nanking delegates. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 4** Statement of the Kwantung Army issued. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 7** American observers sent to Mukden. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 8** Bombardment of Chinchow by Japanese Air Forces.. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 9** Japan issues a memorandum to China protesting anti-Japanese boycott and other activities. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 9** U.S. note to the League of Nations. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 10** Identic telegram sent by the Chairman of the League Council (M. Lerroux) to Japan and China. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 11** U.S. memorandum to Japan on the Chinchow incident. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 12** Japan replies to the telegram of the League Council's Chairman. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 12** China replies to Japan's protest on boycott. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 13-24** Council of the League of Nations holds its session on the Sino-Japanese dispute. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 13** Business suspended at Harbin due to the severe fall of Harbin Tayang-piao. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 14** Troops of Chang Hai-feng move northward to Tsitsihar. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 15** Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces and the Frontier Bank reopened. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 15** Mukden-Hailung (Chaoyangchen) Railway resumes operation. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 15-16** While retreating to Tsitsihar, troops of the Heilungkiang Army burn down railway bridges across the Nonni River. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 16** United States accepts the invitation of the League Council. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 16** League Council decides to invite the U.S. observer. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 16** Clash between the troops under Chang Hai-feng and those under Ma Chan-shan (馬占山). — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 17** Japan questions on the legality of inviting the U.S. observers to the Council meeting. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 17-21** Identic notes reminding the obligation under the Kellog Pact addressed to Japan and China by thirteen signatory nations. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 18** Japanese authorities in China issue a note presenting the cases of China's violation of treaties. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 18** Chairman of the League Council (M. Briand) replies to Japan's inquiry on the question of the U.S. observer. — p. 510 ([scan leaf 605](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n605/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 19** New Liaoning Provincial Government under the influence of the independence movement opened at Mukden. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 20** Big student demonstration held at Nanking. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 20** Chao Hsin-po (趙欣伯) appointed the Mayor of Mukden. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 21** Fourth Conference of the Institute of Pacific Relations opened at Shanghai. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 21** China replies to the governments invoking the Kellogg Pact. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 22** Japan replies to the notes sent by the Kellogg Pact signatory nations. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 24** Resolution submitted to the League Council, Japan dissenting. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 26** Second statement of the Japanese Government. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 26** China issues a statement on the League Council's resolution of Oct. 24. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 27** Second Preliminary Conference for the peace negotiation between Nanking and Canton opened. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 28** Japan asks Soviet authorities to stop concentrating troops near the Manchurian border. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 29** Briand's (League council's chairman) note on Japan's statement of Oct. 26. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 29** Karakhan's statement on the Manchurian dispute. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 29** Chang Hsueh-liang arrives at Nanking to confer with Chiang Kaishek on the Manchurian situation. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 31** China replies to Japan's statement of October. 26. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 1** New North-Eastern Communications Committee formed at Mukden. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 1** Kirin-Changchun Railway Bureau and the Kirin-Tunhwa Railway Bureau amalgamated. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 1** C. T. Wang resigns from the post of Foreign Minister. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 3** Japanese troops march northward from Taonan toward Tsitsihar to protect the reconstructing operations of the Nonni River bridges. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 4** Clash between Japanese troops and Ma Chan-shan forces in Nonni River region. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 5** United States Minister at Tokyo presents a memorandum on the North Manchurian situation. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 5** Chairman of the League Council (M. Briand) sends a note on the seizure of the salt gabelle revenue at Yingkow to the Japanese representative to the League. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 5** Statement on the North Manchurian situation issued by the Japanese Military authorities. — p. 511 ([scan leaf 608](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n608/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 5** Japanese and Chinese delegates to the League report on the situation in the Nonni River district. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 5** Chairman of the League Council announces his decision to reopen the Council meeting on Nov. 16. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 6** Identic telegram sent by the Chairman of the League Council (M. Briand) to Japan and China. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 6** Liaoning Local Committee for Preservation of Peace and Order proclaims to assume the duty of Provincial government. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 8** Japan replies to the note of the Chairman of the League Council. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 8** Riots occur in Tientsin. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 8** Pu-yi (溥儀), ex-Emperor of China, secretly leaves Tientsin. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 9** Liaoning Self-Government Guiding Office (遼寧自治指導部) formed under the leadership of Yu Chung-han (于沖漢). — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 9** Japan replies to the U.S. note of Oct. 5. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 9** Quotation of silver recovers and reaches 21, 1/16. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 10** Secretary Stimson sends instructions to General Dawes, the U.S. Minister at Paris on the coming League Council meeting. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 10** Liaoning Local Committee for Preservation of Peace and Order proclaims its plan for financial reorganization and its principle in preparing new budget for 1931-32. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 10** Kirin provincial government abolishes some taxes. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 11** Captain Walters of the League of Nations leaves Shanghai for Tokyo. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 11** China protests to Japan on sending troops to Heilungkiang Province. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 11** Second identic note sent by the Chairman of the League Council (M. Briand) to Japan and China on the North Manchurian situation. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 12** China replies to the telegram sent by the Chairman of the League Council on Nov. 11. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 12** Japan protests to China on the Tientsin incident. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 12** Fourth Kuomintang Congress opened in Nanking. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 13** Japan replies to the telegram of the Chairman of the League Council of Nov. 11. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 13** Japan's ultimatum presented to Ma Chan-shan. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 14** China replies to Japan's protest on the Tientsin incident. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 14** Soviet sends a statement on the situation in Heilungkiang Province to Japan. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 16** Third Council meeting of the League of Nations on the Sino-Japanese dispute opened at Paris. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 18** China protests to Japan on the Nonni River incident. — p. 512 ([scan leaf 609](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n609/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 18** Vanguard of Japanese troops enter Tsitsihar. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 18** Fourth National Congress of Party Delegates convened by Canton formally opened. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 19** Japan replies to the Soviet statement of Nov. 14. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 20** Second Soviet Statement sent to Japan. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 20** Japanese Air Forces attack Hailun. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 20** Liaoning Province renamed Fengtien Province. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 20** Chinese and Japanese delegates consent in principle to the proposal made by Japan for sending a commission under the League to investigate the situation in Manchuria. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 21** China lodges third protest on Japan's military action in North Manchuria. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 23** Identic telegram sent by the Chairman of the League Council (M. Briand) to Japan and China on the situation in the Chinchow district. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 25** Shih Chao-chi, Chinese delegate, asks the League Council to establish a neutral zone between present stations of the two forces. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 25** China protests to Japan on Japanese military action extending westward to Chinchow. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 26** Clash between Japanese and Chinese troops at Tientsin. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 27** Westward movement of Japanese troops along the Peiping-Mukden Railway ordered to stop. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 27** Alleged statement of Secretary Stimson causes obstruction in the American-Japanese relation. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 28** Sun Fo and Eugene Chen of the Canton faction declare independence of Canton. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 28** Japanese military authorities at Tokyo issue a statement on military activities of Japanese troops in Liaohsi district (Chinchow region). — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 30** China issues a statement on the situation in the Chinchow district — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 30** Japan declines the League Council's proposal to station neutral observers in the neutral zone of Chinchow. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 30** Chiang Kai-shek sends a telegram to Wang Ching-wei at Shanghai inviting Canton Leaders to Nanking for First Plenary Session of the new Central Executive Committee of Kuomintang. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 1** Statement issued by the Military authorities of Japan on the second Chinchow incident. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 4** Student demonstrators occupy three railway stations at Peiping. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 6** Neutral foreign observers in reports to League deny tales of Chinese activities in Chinchow region. — p. 513 ([scan leaf 610](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n610/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 8** After negotiations with Japanese military authorities, Ma Chanshan decides his allegiance to the new authority in Manchuria. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 10** Resolution on the Manchurian situation adopted by the League Council. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 10** U.S. Statement endorses the Council's resolution. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 10** Big student demonstration takes place at Nanking. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 10** Sun Fo and other members of the Canton Peace Delegation arrive at Shanghai. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 11** Wakatsuki Cabinet of Japan resigns. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 13** Inukai Cabinet formed in Japan. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 13** Gold embargo suspended in Japan. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 15** Tsang Shih-yi (臧式毅), ex-Governor of Liaoning Province, sworn in as Chairman of the Fengtien Provincial Government. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 16** Chiang Kai-shek formally resigns from all his posts in the Government. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 16** Resignation of Chang Hsueh-liang as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief accepted. He was appointed the Pacification Commissioner for Peiping. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 17** Chiang Kai-shek resigning, the Canton delegates arrive at Nanking. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 18** Japanese War Ministry issues a statement on the necessity of sending troops to Chinchow. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 20** Kwantung Army commences activity to suppress disorderly element in Liaohsi district. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 22** Japanese military authorities issue a statement upon the urgency of adopting military action against bandits. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 22-29** First Plenary Session of the new Central Executive Committee and the Supervisory Committee of the Kuomintang. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 23** Japanese Diet opened. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 24** United States sends a note to Japan on the situation in the Chinchow region. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 27** Japan issues a statement on the anti-bandit compaign in the Chinchow district. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 27** Japan replies to the U.S. note of Dec. 24. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 28** New Nanking National Government formed under the Chairmanship of Lin Sen (林森). — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 30** Chang Hsueh-liang orders his troops to retreat from Chinchow to the west of Shanhaikwan. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 31** Yoshizawa, Japanese Minister to France, meets Litvinoff at Moscow on his way back to Tokyo. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 31** Japanese troops occupy Kuopantzu (濤帮子) on Peking-Mukden line. — p. 514 ([scan leaf 611](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n611/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 2** Vanguard of Japanese troops enter Chinchow. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 3** Chang Ching-hui, new Governor of Heilungkiang Province, declares the independence of Heilungkiang Province at Harbin. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 8** Identic note of the U.S. sent to Japan and China. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 9** Eastern section of the Peiping-Mukden Railway renamed the Fengshan (Fengtien-Shanhaikwan) Railway. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 9** Abusive article on the Japanese Imperial Household appears in the "Minkuo Jih-pao' (民國日報), newspaper published at Shanghai. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 11** Anti-Kirin troops start opposition against new regime under Hsi Hsia (熙洽). — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 12** China replies to the U.S. note of Jan. 8. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 14** Protocol signed between China and Japan in Dec. 1905 respecting 'parallel railway lines' in Manchuria made public by the Japanese Foreign Ministry. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 16** Japan replies to the U.S. note of Jan. 8. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 18** Japanese priests severely wounded (one of whom died 5 days later) by Chinese mobs at Shanghai. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 18** Owing to financial difficulties, the Nanking Government decides to take severe retrenchment measures. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 21** Japanese Consul-General Murai at Shanghai presents Japanese demands to Mayor Wu of Greater Shanghai. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 20** Clash between Chinese and Japanese demonstrators at Shanghai. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 21** Japanese Diet dissolved. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 21** Commission of Enquiry into the Sino-Japanese Dispute of the League of Nations organized with Lord Lytton as the Chairman. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 25** 66th League Council Meeting opened under the chairmanship of M. Boncour. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 28** Mayor Wu replies to Japan, agreeing to Japanese demands. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 28** Clash between Japanese Marines and the 19th Route Army at Shanghai. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 29** China appeals to the League of Nations under Article 15 of the League Covenant. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 29** Japan issues a statement on the Shanghai situation. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 29** Anti-Kirin faction under Ting Chao (丁超) occupies Harbin. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 30** Mayor Wu protests to the Shanghai Municipal Council on Japan's use of the International Settlement for military purposes. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 31** China sends an identic note to the signatories of the Nine-Power Treaty. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 31** Anglo-American protest against Japan's use of the Shanghai International Settlement. — p. 515 ([scan leaf 612](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n612/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 31** Wang Ching-wei appointed the Chief of the Executive Yuan, Nanking Government. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 2** United States, Great Britain, and France propose a conciliating plan for settling the Shanghai incident. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 2** Disarmament Conference opened at Geneva. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 3** Enquiry Commission of the League of Nations leaves Paris for Tokyo. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 4** China accepts the Four-powers' proposal. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 4** Japan replies to the Four-powers' proposal. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 5** Vanguard of Japanese troops enter Harbin. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 6** Operation of the southern line of the C.E.R. resumed. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 7** Japan issues a statement on the Shanghai situation and the despatch of Military Forces. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 8** Japanese Government decides to send Y. Matsuoka to Shanghai on special mission. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 9** First Report of the League Shanghai Committee (dated Feb. 6.) released. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 9** Inouye, Finance Minister of the former Japanese Cabinet, assassinated. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 12** China requests to convene extraordinary assembly of the League of Nations. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 13** Japanese Army lands at Shanghai. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 14** Shanghai Municipal Council issues a statement on the relation of the International Settlement with the Powers. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 15** Second report of the League Shanghai Committee (dated Feb. 12) released. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 16** China protests to Great Britain and the United States. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 16** Twelve members of the League Council appeal to Japan. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 16** Preparatory Conference for the establishment of a New State in Manchuria held, Tsang Shi-yi, Chang Ching-hui, Hsi Hsia, Ma Chan-shan and Chao Hsin-po present. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 18** Declaration of independence of the Four North-Eastern Provinces issued by the Administrative Committee of the North-Eastern Provinces (東北行政委員會). — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 18** Japanese Army presents ultimatum to the Chinese Army at Shanghai. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 19** League Council decides to convene Extraordinary Assembly. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 20** Third report of the League Shanghai Committee submitted. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 20** Attack by Japanese troops started at Shanghai. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 20** China replies to Japan's ultimatum. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 20** General election takes place in Japan. — p. 516 ([scan leaf 613](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n613/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 21** China issues a statement on the 'independence movement' in Manchuria. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 23** Japan replies to the League Council's appeal of Feb. 16. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 24** China protests to Japan on the recent political development in Manchuria. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 24** Secretary Stimson sends a letter to Senator Borah on the Nine-Power Treaty. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 25** North-Eastern Administrative Committee decides on general principles of the new administration in Manchuria. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 26** Foreign Minister Yoshizawa of Japan proposes a round table conference in Shanghai. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 28** Japan explains to China regarding the latter's protests made on Feb. 24. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 29** Chairman of the League Council (M. Boncour) proposes armistice at Shanghai. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 29** League's Enquiry Commission arrives at Tokyo. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 1** Establishment of Manchoukuo proclaimed. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 1** General Shirakawa appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Shanghai Expedition Army of Japan.. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 1** China protests on Japan's activities regarding establishing the New State in Manchuria. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 1-3** Last stage of the military action at Shanghai. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 3** Cessation of hostilities ordered by Japanese Commander-in-Chief. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 4** Resolution on the Shanghai situation adopted at the special session of the League Assembly. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 4** Pu-yi accepts the invitation to become the Chief Executive of Manchoukuo. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 5** Baron Dan assassinated at Tokyo. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 5** Loyang (洛陽) Conference decides to form the Anti-Japanese Military Committee (抗日軍事委員會), and to appoint Chiang Kai-shek the Chairman. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 6** China accepts the proposal of the League Council's Chairman made on Feb. 29. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 7** Fourth Report of the League Shanghai Committee (dated March 4) released. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 8** Pu-yi, the new Chief Executive of Manchoukuo, arrives at Changchun. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 8** Chiang Kai-shek again appointed the Commander-in-Chief of National Forces. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 8** Japan sends a note on the negotiation for the cessation of hostilities. — p. 517 ([scan leaf 614](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n614/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 9** State ceremony of the establishment of Manchoukuo held in the presence of the Chief Executive at Changchun. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 10** China replies to Japan's note of March 8. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 11** Resolution on the Shanghai situation adopted at the special session of the League Assembly, Japan abstaining from voting. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 12** China calls the new Manchurian government a 'Rebel Organization'. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 12** United States endorses the League Assembly's resolution. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 12** Communication of the Foreign Minister of Manchoukuo on the establishment of a New State despatched to the Powers. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 13** Manchoukuo opens negotiations to obtain a loan of ¥20,000,000 from Japan. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 14** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Shanghai. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 16** Changchun, the capital of Manchoukuo, renamed Hsinching (新京). — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 18-25** Special Session of the Japanese Diet. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 19** Minister Hirota of Japan to Moscow warns on alleged concentration of Soviet troops near the Korean border. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 19** Japan replies to the protest of China dated March 1. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 21** Japan replies to Manchoukuo's note of March 12. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 22** U.S. Minister Forbes at Tokyo leaves Japan for home. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 24** Second protest of China to Japan on her responsibility towards the new development in Manchuria. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 27** Manchoukuo's statement regarding Customs tariff issued. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 28** Manchoukuo declares independence of the salt administration in the territory under her authority. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 28** New Province of Khingan (or Hsingan) inaugurated. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 30** Japan replies to the Chinese protest of March 24. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 1** Manchoukuo decides to seize the Postal Administration in Manchuria. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 1** China protests to Japan on the question of the salt gabelle of Manchuria. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 2** Mitsui and Mitsubishi financial concerns of Japan propose to contribute ¥20,000,000 for the economic development of Manchoukuo. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 2** Part of the Japanese Army in Korea despatched to Chientao to attack the anti-Kirin troops in Kirin Province. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 3** Ma Chan-shan revolts against Manchoukuo and disappears from Tsitsihar. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 4** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Hankow. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 5** Vice-President Eguchi of the S.M.R. Co. resigns. — p. 518 ([scan leaf 615](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n615/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 6** Anti-Kirin troops under Wang Te-lin (王錫林) annihilated. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 8** Secretary Stimson leaves New York for Geneva. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 9** By a telegram to the Nanking authorities, the Foreign Minister of Manchoukuo refuses the entrance of Ku Wei-chun (顧維均) or Wellington Koo, Chinese Assessor to the League Commission, into Manchoukuo. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 9** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Peiping. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 12** Japanese military train derailed near Harbin, resulting in many casualties. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 12** Japan declares her intention of protecting Ku Wei-chun while he remains within the sphere where Japanese authority prevails. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 14** Fengtien Provincial Office issues an order to restrict the entrance of foreigners and Chinese coolies. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 20** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Dairen. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 22** Japanese syndicate banks and insurance companies decide to finance ₩40,000,000 to the S.M.R. Co. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 23** League Commission of Enquiry formally visits the Japanese Consulate-General at Mukden. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 24** League Commission of Enquiry makes the first call on General Honjo of the Kwantung Army. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 25** Lord Lytton sends a telegram to the Foreign Minister of Manchoukuo. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 26** Foreign Minister of Manchoukuo replies to Lord Lytton's telegram. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 29** Attempt on the lives of Japanese high officials made at Shanghai by a Korean. General Shirakawa, Minister Shigemitsu, Lieutenant-General Uyeda and others wounded. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 Apr. 30** League Commission of Enquiry presents its Preliminary Report to the League. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 1** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Mukden for Changchun. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 3** Kuo Tai-chi (郭泰祺), the Chinese Chief delegate to the Shanghai Peace Conference, attacked and wounded by students. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 4** Preliminary Report of the League Enquiry Commission released. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 5** Shanghai Peace Agreement signed. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 5** League Enquiry Commission meets the Chief Executive of Manchoukuo. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 5** Evacuation of Japanese troops at Shanghai commenced. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 9** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Changchun for Harbin. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 11** Japanese troops at Shanghai ordered to evacuate completely. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 13** League Commission of Enquiry asks to meet Ma Chan-shan; the demand is declined by the Manchoukuo authorities.. — p. 519 ([scan leaf 616](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n616/mode/1up))

**1932 May 15** Prime Minister Inukai of Japan assassinated at Tokyo. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 16** Seiyukai (Inukai) Cabinet of Japan resigns. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 21** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Harbin for Mukden. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 22** Kuo Tai-chi appointed the Foreign Minister of the Nanking Government. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 26** Saito Cabinet formed in Japan. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 26** League Commission of Enquiry returns to Dairen. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 30** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Dairen for Peiping via Mukden. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 May 30** Withdrawal of Japanese troops at Shanghai completed. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 1-15** Special Session of the Japanese Diet. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 1** Japanese troops occupy Hailun. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 4** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Manchuria. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 9** Manchoukuo announces the revolt of Ma Chan-shan. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 13** Finance Ministry of Manchoukuo issues regulations regarding the Central Bank and currencies. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 17** Nanking Government issues a statement attacking Japan's intention to recognize Manchoukuo. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 18** Manchoukuo Finance Ministry sends a statement to the Nanking Government on the question of the Dairen Customs House. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 23** Sung Tzu-wen or T. V. Soon (宋子文), the Nanking Minister of Finance issues a statement on the question of the Dairen Customs House. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 24** Fukumoto, Commissioner of the Dairen Customs House, dismissed by the Inspector-General of the Chinese Maritime Customs. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 26** China protests to Japan on Manchoukuo's seizure of the Dairen Customs House. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 27** Manchoukuo issues a statement on the Customs Tariff autonomy. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 27** Japan protests to China on the dismissal of Commissioner Fukumoto of the Dairen Customs House. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 June 27-28** Customs Houses at Yingkow and Antung taken over by Manchoukuo. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 July 1** Central Bank of Manchoukuo (Central Bank of Manchou) opened. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 July 4** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Tokyo for the second visit. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 July 6** Count Uchida, ex-President of the S.M.R. Co., appointed the Foreign Minister of Japan. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 July 7** Harbin Customs House seized by Manchoukuo. — p. 520 ([scan leaf 617](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n617/mode/1up))

**1932 July 9** League Commission of Enquiry meets General Araki, Minister of War of Japan. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 11** Communications Department of Manchoukuo demands the complete surrender of the postal administration of the high foreign officials of the postal service. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 12** First interview between Count Uchida and the League Commission of Enquiry at Tokyo. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 14** Second interview between Count Uchida and the League Commission of Enquiry at Tokyo. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 15** Lord Lytton leaves Tokyo for China. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 16** Dispute between the S.M.R. Co., and the Mine Owners' Association of Japan on the import of Fushun coal settled. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 17** Ishimoto, interpreter of the Kwantung Army, arrested near Chaoyang by the Volunteer Army under Chang Hsueh-liang. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 20** League Commission of Enquiry arrives at Peiping. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 22** National Government decides to close Manchurian Customs Houses. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 23** Nanking Government agrees to the appointment of Ariyoshi as the Minister to China. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 23** Nanking Government announces closing of the postal adminstration in Manchuria since July 2. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 25** Hsiehhohui 協和會) or Kyowakai inaugurated. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 26** Count Hayashi appointed the President of the S.M.R. Co. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 26** Unification and consolidation of Japanese authorities in Manchuria decided. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 26** Ariyoshi formally appointed the Japanese Minister to China. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 26** Ma Chan-shan reported to have died. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 July 30** Sung Tsu-wen, Finance Minister of Nanking, declares suspension of payment of the Boxer Indemnity to Japan. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 4** New import tariff of China announced. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 4** Flood reported to threaten the City of Harbin. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 7** Chang Hsueh-liang tenders his resignation. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 8** General Muto appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 9** Flood reported in North Manchuria. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 13** Soviet-Japanese Fishery Agreement signed. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 15** By the resignation of Chang Hsueh-liang, the Peiping Pacification Commissioner's Office abolished; Chiang Kai-shek to be the Chief of the newly established Peiping Branch of the Central Military Committee. — p. 521 ([scan leaf 618](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n618/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 17** Nanking Foreign Office issues a statement on the appointment of General Muto. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 18-21** Chiang Kai-shek, Wang Ching-wei and Lin Sen meet at Lushan (盧山). — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 22** Third Special Session of the Japanese Diet opened. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 25** Count Uchida, Japanese Foreign Minister, announces his policy in respect to the recognition of Manchoukuo. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 27** National Congress for abolishing civil war held at Shanghai. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 29** Nanking Foreign Minister, Lo Wen-kan (羅文幹), issues a statement on Count Uchida's speech delivered at the Japanese Diet on August 25. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 1** Manchoukuo protests to the Nanking Government and Chang Hsueh-liang on the instigation of the Volunteer Army in Jehol Province. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 3** Chang Tsung-chang (張宗昌) assassinated at the Tsinan railway station. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 4** Ariyoshi, new Japanese Minister to China, arrives at Shanghai. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 4** League Commission of Enquiry leaves Peiping. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 5** Special Session of the Japanese Diet closed. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 15** Manchoukuo-Japan Protocol signed. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 15** China protests on the recognition of Manchoukuo by Japan. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 15** New Dairen Customs House of Manchoukuo established. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 16** China sends a note to the League of Nations. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 16** China sends an identic note on her attitude towards new Manchoukuo-Japan Protocol to the signatories of the Nine-Power Treaty. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 24** 68th Council Meeting of the League of Nations opened. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 26** 13th Assembly meeting of the League of Nations opened. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 29** Pao Kuan-cheng (鮑觀登), First Envoy of Manchoukuo to Japan, arrives at Tokyo. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Sept. 30** Report of the Commission of Enquiry of the League of Nations delivered to Japan and China. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))

**1932 Oct. 2** Report of the Commission of Enquiry of the League of Nations released. — p. 522 ([scan leaf 619](https://archive.org/details/manchuria-year-book-1932-33/page/n619/mode/1up))