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REPORT OF LEAGUE COMMITTEE OF NINETEEN CENSURES JAPAN
"RESOURCES OF
LEAGUE NOT
EXHAUSTED '
Lord Lytton Explains
Former Speech.
MANY FORMS OF PRESSURE
CAN BE EXERTED
London, To-day. Reference to his remarks to the Japanese students in Londen on Fe- bruary 14, when he was the guest | of the Japanese Students' Associa- tion of the University of London, was made by Lord Lytton in a speech at the Albert Hall, Manches-
ter.
"I would like to refer to the report," said Lord Lytton, "which appeared in some of the London newspapers regarding some re- marks of mine to the Japanese Students' Association..
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JAPANESE TROOPS MUST WITHDRAW
CHINA'S SOVEREIGNTY
RECOGNISED
LYTTON REPORT EMBODIED
ALMOST AS A WHOLE
Geneva, To-day.
Not only is recognition of Manchukuo definitely declared against, but the report of the Committee of Nineteen, published to-day, stipu lates the withdrawal of Japanese troops from Manchuria. The Com- mittee of Nineteen's report, marks a notable triumph for the Lytton Report, practically the whole of which is embodied therein in some form.
The principles embodied in Chapter Nine of the Lytton Re- port will be the guiding lines of negotiation for the Committee, which, however, is never likely to operate. The report through- out emphasises that the Sovereignty of Manchuria belongs to China and has been infringed by Japan. It insists on the recti; fication of the matter by the withdrawal of Japanese troops, etc.
"It was a private meeting and the press were not present, though I had no objection to the
While the recommendations do not provide for a mere return of the 'publication of my remarks for I said nothing which I would not status quo before September, 1931, they exclude the maintenance of say in the hearing of the whole the recognition of Manchukuo as an incompatible fundamental to the world. Yet the manner in which principles of international obligations and lasting peace in the Far East. I was reported conveyed an in--Reuler. accurate impression of what I said.
"} was asked a number of questions to which I replied. My replies were pieced together so as to give the idea of a connected statement, but the questions to which I was replying, were omit- ted," Lord Lytton explained.
"I am
The report opens with the Orst Eight Chapters of the Lytton Report which it des cribes as a balanced, impar tial, detailed statement with: an historical background.
Then follows a most complete historical review of the eventsj
Manchukuo Recognition Incompatible.
LENGTHY REPORT OF 15,000 WORDS.
London, To-day. The report and recommenda-
The Sport of Kings. The picture on the left shows the big field. that assembled for a Children's Meet on Epsom Downs on December 28, with the famous grand stand at Epsom racecourse in the background. On the left, riders in the United Services' Handicap at Newbury are having an an-... xious moment. Captain Bassoon's "Mythologist” is seen falling at the water, while Mr. Payne-Gall- way is doing his best to avoid an accident.
The pictures give a timely reminder that the 1933 Hong Kong Racing season opens to-day. 8.-G.
CIVIL SERVANT'S TRAGIC DEATH
1.
Mr. J. T. Shand Found Dead At G.C.H.
"CIRCUMSTANCES SUGGEST
·SUICIDE”
not complaining that since September 18, 1931, when tions drawn up by the Committee anything was attributed to me the Japanese captured Mukden of Nineteen, appointed by the Mr. Joseph Taylor Shand, Assis- which I did not actually say yet After that, details of the League's League of Nations to consider the impression created by the re-attempts to curtail the conflict, the Manchurian dispute, have tant Apothecary in the Medical De- port was that I expressed the jare outlined.
been prepared in accordance partment, was found dead at the opinion that if the Report of the The report cites various League with Article 25, paragraph 4 of League Assembly were ignored, resolutions together with the the League Covenant following Government Civil Hospital this there was no further action the League Covenant, the Kellogg the failure of the Committee to morning. League could take. That is cer- Pact and the Nine-Power Treaty effect a settlement by conciliation As far as is known Mr. Shand end- Luinly not my opinion and I want on which
its ultimate
to take this opportunity to cor- mendations are based. rect that impression.
"If either of the parties to the dispute refuse to accept the proffered assistance of the League and acts in a manner contravening the League Covenant, then the resources of the League are by no means exhausted.
P
recom- under Paragraph 3 of the same!
The recommendations also quote, textually, the Lytton Report, including the Ten Principles laid down in Chap. ter Nine. Reuter.
Article. The report is a lengthy ed his life, in the dispensary of the document of some 15,000 words. hospital.
The first part approves the first Eight Chapters of the Lytton Report,
A message was sent through ta
as a balanced, impartial and detailed Central Police Station and Police statement of
historical back- ground of the dispute.
Secondly, it officers were sent to the scene of examines the development of the dis- pule after September 30, 1931. Third, the tragedy.
ULTIMATUM TOy, it offers the League's conclusions
EVACUATE
Japanese Threat At
Kailu.
and fourthly, sets out recommenda- Mr. Shand la M.P.S., and foined)
tions.
These recommendations are contain-
the Government service in 1924,
ed in three chapters. A statement is being appointed on January 16 of set out in the second chapter, that, that year. whereas the Sovereignty over Man-
He went on Home
GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL-FOR LIEUT. BAILLIE STEWART
Officer Held In The Tower Under Official Secrets Act
London, To-day....
The War Office state that the officer under arrest in the Tower of London is Lieutenant N Baillie-Stewart of the Seaforth Highlanders. He will be charged with committing breaches of the Official Secrets Act and will be tried by general court-martial
The date of the trial has not yet been fixed-Reuter, .
NEW P.W.D. HEAD
GAZETTED
Dr. Li Shu-fan Appointed To Medical Board.
NEW CONSULAR OFFICIALS
The approval of the appointment
shuria belongs to China, and consider leave in 1928 returning in Novem- of the Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil ing that the presence of Japanese her. He celebrated his 30th birth- Henderson
to be Director
of
"I did express the view that) going to war to enforce peace seemed to me to be no remedy, and I said that a universal eco-f nomic blockade, cutting off all exports from Japan would not
troops outside the zone of the South day only just over a week ago, on Public Works with effect from De only be cruel in operation because
Peking, Feb. 18.
Manchurian Railway Is incompatible it would penalise
with the legal principics which should, the 9th.. A Chinese official communique govern the settlement of the dispute, an innocent
Deceased hails from Scotland, is cember 2, 1932, in gazetted In to population rather than a trans-reports that the Japanese comman- the Assembly recommends the evacun- married and has a daughter, gressing Government, but that it der at Tungliao has delivered an Committee should be formed with itz
day's issue of the Government of these troops. A Negotiations
Chlef Detectiva Inspector W. Garetto. would almost certainly precipitate ultimatum to the Chinese comman- first object to organize evacuation and Shannon said that Mr. Shand was
The appointment of Dr. Li Shu-) der at Kaila, in the north-eastern determine the stages and time limits found lying dead in the dispensary. corner of Jehol, to evacuate the city
"The circumstances suggest suicide," fan F.R.C.S., (Edin), to be a mem- jho said.
ber of the Medical Board for a term immediately.
Asked if poisoning was the cause of three years, with effect from
an actual state of war.”
"But there are many other forms of
pressure which
could be exercised," Lord Lytton continued, “such as an embargo on the sale of arms, the refusal of financlat assistance to a defaulting State or the withdrawal of diplomatle representatives. "I am not saying that any of these steps should be taken at present or at any other particu- lar stage, because obviously wo
·
If the Chinese refuse to comply with this demand the city will be at- tacked, adds the report.
*
The Chinese have decided to ig- nore the threat.--Reuter.
must wait for responsible Gov Mt. Everest Air
ernments to decide the time and ́manner' of exercising pressure.
"I only want to make it clear that I do not exclude these from the steps which may be taken If, and when, nécessary, - Reu- ter.
RETAIL PRICE LEVEL IN BRITAIN
London, To-day.
On February 1 -- the average level
of retail, prices, of commodities was
Expedition
Three 'Planes Now En Route To India,
London, To-day,” The three Puss Moth-maro- planes, piloted by the feaders of the British Mount Everest ex pedition which flew from Easy-
· land to Lyons on Thursday-con-- tinued their journey to India -
approximately 41 per cent. - aberos }⠀ youterday;
the level of July, 1914, ma compared.
Thay few to Marseilles ven-
with 42 per cent, one month sarilar} =✅terday morning “and laber left
and 47 per cent, one year earlier, ser
British Wireless Bervice."
na Italy British
Lion
Thereof.
(Continued. on Page 4.)
ARMING FASCISTS of death, Mr. Shannon replied that February 11, is also notified.
he could not say until the post H.E. the Governor has, under in-1 mortem is held.
structions from the Secretary of It is stated that" Mr. Shand at- State for the Colonies, been pleased tended the drawing of the lotteries to recognise Mr. Walworth Barbour at the Sports Club yesterday eve-as Vice-Consul for the United States ning, and argued with other mem-of: America in Hong Kong, bers..
It is also notified that Mr. Robert When he left the Club he Emmet Farrell has been appointed threatened in front of the members Honorary Vice-Consul for Spain in présent, to commit suicide. • Hong Kong.
IN AUSTRIA
Anglo-French Note To Italy.
INDIGNATION TO ROME,
Rome, To-day. Indignation has been aroused in Italy, by a report from the Paris correspondent of the Italiah orgaú, Giornaled Italia, that France with adherence to Britain, has sent an Judy'sually strong note to Austria regarding the large number of rifles and machine-guna" which have been sent to an Austrian.
The Blendstil Agreement in re- a Conference, factory at Hirtenburg from Italy, for reconditioning,
Bar to German short-term-Jobte The note alleges that the arma will be prolonged for a year. are intended for the-sacrat suzgja Ing of Austrian (Fasciața, and de- manda that the arms be sent back
And that, a tod
to:
German Debt Payments
Wall Street Inactive
Slight Recovery Made.
New York, To-day,
The relative strength of commo- dities may have influenced the stock market to-day, but a definite signal of a worth-while rally has not appeared, reports Messrs.
E. A. Pierce & Company.
Industriale, ralls and utilities all showed an upward trend, ris-} Ing .88, .72 and 84, respectively. while boads continued to decline, falling .61.
Business done was below aver- age, only 660,000 shares changing hands-Reuter.
THE SELECTIONS
RACE a
JACK BRECHIN MIGNONETTE
RACE 4
PHILANDERER BANJOLINA VALLEY HALL
RACE 5..
PORTIA ROSY MORN NGTUK "RACE 4...
LIBERTY BAY WILD LIFE SITTING BULL
7.
RACE
- KING SALMON
BLACK VELVET "THE GOAT. RACE .8.
TRENTERIDGE MAYFLOWER V COSSACK'S 'BEAUTY.
RACE- #. NO
GLENEAGLES
|*- KINGS, HOUNTIN
BAG AND BAGGAGE. RACE
Prolonged One Year Further co
Bertin, To-day.
documents haye book Tashed:
of the foreig
Hitill" "Com- Credit
^ THE GIRAFFE- F WOTINA
-LUCY GLITTERS RACE: 11, STCHARMING STAR
THE GOTWITH THE ROUNDHEAD RACE 12/17
DIANA BAY HETMAN İC
OPENING OF
∙1933 RACING
SEASON
The Goat Wins Wong Nei Chong Stakes.
A. F. CLARK RIDES FIRST WINNER
In good weather the 1933 Annual Race Meeting opened this morning | when a fairly large crowd witnessed the Wong-Nei-Chong Stakes over the Half Mile.
The track is in excellent condi- tion and there is every prospect of ja successful meeting. A much larg- fer crowd is expected this afternoon and the cash sweeps are expected | to surpass those on the opening day
last year.
All the leading Derby candidates are expected to make an appearance during the day, though it, is rumoured that Trentbridge and Coo Coo Bay may be held over for the classic on Monday.
All eyes will be focused on Portla when she goes out to the port for the Sydney Maidena. In Portla Mr. Sheldon has a strong challenger for the Rooty Hill Derby, and her |form to-day will set sa a pointer to her probable success against either Woodland Stay or Polar Star.
Twenty-one poules faced the starter in the Wong-Nef Cheong Sinks, the first race of the" đáy,” Mr. Leo: Frost“ drawing the positi tha.
"on Pererty "Bay
RESULTS
11.30 AM-The Wong-Nei- Chong Stakes-Winner $750, S6. cond $300. Third $200. For China Pontes, Subscription Griffins of this Club of this Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale, (Jockey Allowance). Entrance $10. Half a Mile, Wayfoong's The Goat 152 lbs.
Sureton's Jack O'Lantern 155
lbs. ..... (Mr. T. L Wong) ·2 LT.F's Gold Box 155 lbs.
(Mr. A. F. Clark) | 1
(Mr. S. N. Pan) 3 Won by 3 lengths; a length. Time: 69.2 secs.
21 starters.
Pari-mutuel, winner $9.40; places, Lat $7.00; 2nd $25.10; 3rd, $80.80.
|2--12 Noon–The Old Course Plate-Winner $600. Second $300. Third $200. För China Ponles that have started in at least five Extra Meetings of this Club during 1932, and have not won more than $3,000 in staken during 1982. Weight 119 lb. 1 b. penalty for every $200 ·ör part thereof won in stakes since January 1, 1932. WJockey Al- lowance). Entrance 310. One. and, a Quarter Miles. Dunbar & Reidy's Champagne Bay 182 be...(Mr. W. H) Tally Ho's Daylight Eve 158 =
Ibe, ... (Mr. A. 8. Clark) 2 S. W. Tang's Pride of Tsingtao.
· 155 lbs, .'(Mr. A. J. P. Heard) 8 Won by 8 lengths; 4 lengths. Time:----2 min. 86.2/5 secs.
$22.00; Pari-mutuel, winner places, Ist. $8,80; Zad. $12.80; Brd. $17.10.
CASH SWEEP
$915.60
No. 144
166
198
261.60 180.80.
Unplased runners" ($50 sach}," Nos. 1--420, 486, 868, 469, 209, ̈' 5, 402, 149, 176, 476, 416, 98, 211, 86, 118, 298, 120, 264.
No. 271
Race 2
$1,828,60-
879.60
189,30
78, 558, 178,
Umplaced dunnera · (250, orch);