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Marry or Else
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Jake'em off Aunty.
WE KNOW YOU”
Charlie Ruggles June Collyer
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HARLEY'S
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FROM THE FLAY:AYİ
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AGE FOR LOVE"
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The
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ESTABLISHED 1845.
HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1932.
CONCERTED INTERNATIONAL ACTION
(Continued from Page 1.)
given for British troops to co red briefly to the shelling last operate, if the zone could be es-night at Nanking. He proceed- tablished.
ed:-
BOY SCOUTS MEET.
Presentation to Badge Secretary.
A HAPPY TIME.
Owing to the efforts of the "I would now add, and this is Consul-Generals & truce was ar- of great importance, that in- rauged on the evening of Jan-structions were sent to His uary 29, but, he regretted to see Majesty's representatives in About a hundred Boy Scouts in the latest Press reports, that Tokyo and Nanking to deliver gathered in the Seamen's Institute fighting appeared to have broken this morning to those Govern-tast night for the New Year Rally. out again..
ments the following proposals, Games formed the major part of
The British Government had and to press strongly for their the programme, and after refresh- further urged upon both Govern- acceptance, indicating that they ments had been partaken of, repre- ments, with the utmost earnest are being simultaneously urged sentative groups gave an item sach, ness, to do what lies in and upon upon the other party. These pro-and they were well received. The them to remedy the existing posals have been concerted with Commissioner, the Rev. G. T. situation.
the United States Government, Waldegrave, tock charge, and among
After mentioning that British and the French and Italian Gov- those present were Lieut. C. G. H. reinforcements had been sent to ernments were asked to act simi-Christian, R.A., and the Rev. N. V. Shanghai, and emphasising the larly. I since have received in-Halward, M.C., Assistant Commis- close consultation, which had formation that these Govern⚫sioners, as well as many Scouters. been maintained, and would be ments have acted in the sense Mr. E. Cock, M.B.E., Vice-President continued, with other Powers desired. The proposals are a ces of the Association, was also pre- concerned, Sir John Simon refer-sation of all acts of violence on sent.
both sides forthwith on the fol- Opportunity was also taken of lowing terms:-
presenting the Thanks Badge to Mr. K. B. Carey, Badge Secretary
(1) No further mobilisation or preparation of the Association, for the past
two years. Before calling upon; whatever for further hostilities.
Mr. Cock to make the presentation, (2) Withdrawal of both Japanese and Chinese the Commissioner referred to the combatants from all points of mutual con-hard work that Mr. Carey had put
in. Without casting any reflectionsį tact in the Shanghai area.
on his predecessors, Mr. Carey was the best Badge Secretary they had had (Applause).
(3) Protection of the International Settle
ment by the establishment of neutral zones to divide the combatants.
(4) These zones to be policed by neutrals, and all arrangements to be set up by consular authorities on the spot.
(5) Upon acceptance of these conditions
In asking Mr. Carey to accept the token of appreciation, Mr. Cock
said he hoped that there would be more recruits in the movement, no
as to make the work for Mr. Carey's successor even more difficult!
Replying, Mr. Carey said he ap preciated the kind words of the
Scouts Association every success in
prompt advances to be made in negotia-commissioner very much, and was tions to settle all outstanding contro-sorry to be leaving. He wished the versies between the two nations in the Hong Kong branch of the Bay spirit of the Pact of Paris, and the resolu- the future (Applause). tion of the League of Nations of Decem- After the singing of “Auld Lang Syne," the Commissioner gave the ber 9, without prior demand or observa- order "Dismiss" and the gathering tions, and with the aid of neutral obser-dispersed. vers or participants."
"
of them he, him, and his. (Laughter). Think of the corres- ponding feminines she and her-
In Geneva, to-day's develop-purpose, which was to associate the only two-thirds. I suggest it should| ments created an unfortunate Council with the action of the Bri- be altered, and that in fature we impression.
tish, French, Italian and United should write she, shim, and shia. Mr. Thomas on How League States Governments had been at- (Loud laughter).
Affected.
tained. France's land and naval "Some local authorities. would The opening of the Disarmament forces in the Far East would, he rather have the most colourless in- Conference waa postponed two aded, be increased.
efficient man ga head than д hours to make way for the Special! Italy also is sending additional Solomon of a woman. If there is; Council Meeting, and the Dominions warships and marines to Shanghai, any thing that makes me annoyed it Secretary's statement was listened
Calm at Shanghai.
la for anyone to call me a “lady." to in tense silence. He emphasis. After this morning's further out- The word woman is a much higher ed the need for Immediate action, break of firing between Japanese term." declaring that the British Govern-and Chinese in northern Shanghai ment felt that the present situation conditions quietened down and all could not be allowed to continue and was reported calm at midnight. pointed out its reaction
од the
US. Liaison Officer.
Miss D.. A. Davies sald that she had for 12 years been head of a mixed school in Birmingham. She had three men in her school, and A Geneva message states that the there was no question at all about United States Minister, Mr. Berne the management of the men. efforts by the British and United Hugh Wilson, has been appointed
League.
After referring
to the joint
reslore
Staten' Governments to peace, he expressed the hope that other Members of the League would reinforce the proposals which to-day had been made to the Japanese and Chinese Governmenta.
M. Tardieu for France, and Signor Grandi for Italy, immediate- ly promised co-operation, and the German delegato also expressed sympathy for the measures adopted.
American Liaison Officer with the League vice Mr. Prenties Gilbert, who was Consular official.--British Wireless Service.
Japanese Ambassador to U.S.
Makes A Statement.
Washington, Yesterday.
The Japanese Ambassador has informed the Assistant Secre- tary of State that Japan does not to be intend, at present, to send mill- tary forces to Shanghai. He The Japanese representative, also said, he believed that no re- Baron Sato, said he believed his inforcements were, at present, Government would welcome the pro- en route to Shanghai, but Tokyo posal to create a neutral zone. might be considering the dis-
The Chairman, M. Tardien, in patch of additional forces.--Reu adjourning the meeting, said its ter's American Service.
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