Tuesday, 22 October 1929

Manchuria:

Soviet press dispatches from Khabarovsk, Russia, say a band of White Russian troops attempted to enter Soviet territory from Manchuria in the area of Lake Hanko near Klenovka, and were destroyed.  Two more bands of White Russian troops reportedly attempted to enter Russia near Trekhrechie, on the Amur River, and were likewise destroyed.  

Paris: 

Prime Minister Aristide Briand's government falls on the first day of a Parliament session, defeated 288 to 277 over a demand by radicals, socialists and nationalist groups to discuss foreign affairs, including especially the Young Plan, France's occupation of the Rhineland and France's position relative to the Saar region. Andre Tardieu, Minister of the Interior, is being mentioned as a possible new prime minister.

New York: 

Stocks rally, up 3.4% before giving some back at close.  The market is still down 23% since September 1. Markets in London and Paris improve as well, but Berlin is hit by a wave of selling. 

China:  

Rebel and nationalist government forces clash in northern Honan province, with the rebels reportedly breaking the government line and penetrating 100 miles along a railway toward Hankow.