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FIERCE BATTLE RAGING AS CHINESE RESIST ATTACK ON NANLING
Captain G. E. T. Eyaion, who set five new car records for Britain when he drove his "baby" Morris at 120 m.p.h. on
track the
Montihery
in France, on December 15. This is the first time that the iwo- mile-per-minute mark has been reached by a "baby" car.--- (8. & G.)
BRITISH HOPES
FOR WAR DEBT
SETTLEMENT
Frank And Intimate Discussions.
SIR JOHN SIMON REPORTS ON
U. S. NEGOTIATIONS.
London, To-day. Referring to the war debis ques- tion during a speech at the Pilgrims' Society Dinner in London last night, Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secre tary said that the British Govern- ment were fortunate to have been able to make a contact with Presi dent-elect Roosevelt before he a sumed office on March 4.
The British
TOKIO SENDS REPLY TO GENEVA
JAPANESE
MAY GIVE UP
SHANHAIKUAN
Avoiding War South Of Great Wall.
PEIPIAO OCCUPIED
Tokyo, To-day.
A message from Chinchow states that the Hayakawa detachment oc- cupied Peipiao yesterday afternoon, thereby completing control of the short railway line into Jehol,
It is authoritatively learn- .ed that the Japanese Govern- ment is planning to informn the Yoreign ambassadors in Tokyo within a day or two that Japan is determined not to be drawn into a war south of the Great Wall and she is even ready to withdraw the garrison from Shanhaikusn if the Chinese give the ne cessary guarantees. Reu-
CHANG
ORDERED
TO RESIST
Nanking Instructions Repeated.
COMMONS DISCUSSION ON ARMS EMBARGO
London, To-day.
In the House of Commons, lastĮ
10 POINTS REITERATE
FORMER POLICY
PEKING DENIES JAPANESE CLAIM OF OCCUPATION
JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRY OUT BOMBING RAID ON KAILU.
Tokyo, To-day.
A message from Chinchow states that the Japanese have occupied Nanling and are advancing on Peipino, the terminus of the branch railway to the Jehol border, after which they are expected to sur- pend operations.. Japanese aircraft severely bombed a concentration of Chinese irregulars near Kailu yesterday.—Reuter.
Peking, To-day.
The Chinese authorities do not confirm the loss of Manling and state that yesterday a fierce battle was fought for possession of the town and is still raging. The Japanese are attacking with tanks, field- guns and aeroplanes.-Reuter.
Little progress is reported from Geneva where preparations are being completed for the vital Assembly meeting on Friday. The Japanese reply to the Report of the Committee of Nineteen is based on ten points. The Report is wholly unacceptable to Tokyo, the reply consisting mainly of reiteration of Japan's argument for the retention of control of Manchukuo.
CAUTION
Japan's Ten Points.
Geneva, Today.
reply to the Comeline of Nine- teen's Report. It consists of ten points.
URGED ON
Japan has issued LEAGUE
Firstly, it declares that there is much in the report with which Japan disagrees as statements of facts, but that there is no fur-
Mra. Pearce leading in her Derby winner with Mr. V. V. Needa, the well-known Shanghai jockey, in the saddle. Trentbridge beat Jack by many lengths to give the Dynasty stable's popular victory -- (Ying Ming),
TWO BRITISHERS ORDERED -TO LEAVE THE BONINS Japanese Accuse Former Shanghai Man Of Spying.
Tokyo, To-day. According to the Japanese newspaper, Nichi-Nicht, the gen- darmerie in the Bonin Islands have ordered two British subjects, Mr. James Milne and his wife, to leave the islands.
Mr. Milne, who, it is stated, is under suspielen of spying on the islands' fortification, is a former Shanghai Inspector of police.-- Reuter.
ther use in arguing regarding British Views On
the facts.
Secondly, that Japan has never
Shipping
Assistance.
London, To-day.
Member Nations Will Not Fight Japan. "THE TIMES" COMMENTS ON ARMS EMBARGO
London, To-day, "The Times", in an editorial, de- night Sir John Simon, Foreign Seclares that the League Assembly wished to see Manchuria separ cretary, in a statement on the Far have to decide whether to take fur- ated from Chinese Sovereignty, No Direct Government East said that he had no information ther action, or merely recommend but that the League is to somme confirming the press reports of the the settlement advocated in the extent blamable for the events since September, 1981, owing to Ambassador to fighting in Jehol, but the Chinese Committee of Nineteen's Report, the hasty condemnation in the carly stages of the dispute, and Washington, Sir Ronald Lindsay, Delegation at Geneva had been in- and then disperse.
the rallying of Western opinion had returned after his visit to formed that the Central Govern- London, in full possession of the views of the Government, and ment has ordered Chang Hsuch-and, in the interests of the League against Japan. had just reported he had a useful liang to resist.
As regards the proceedings of less ambitious alternative, the patary action in Manchuria is interview with President-Elect! Roosevelt, in New York en Mon-the League, Sir John said that per states.
they must await the decision of day.
The conversations were at pré- the League Assembly.
Concerning the question of an sent at a wholly preliminary stage arms embargo, Sir John recall- recent and of an entirely general charac-ed President Hoover's ter, but it was not too soon to say message to the U.S. Congress, that they believed, that by the namely, that it was futile for one frank and intimate interchange of nation to engage in such a pro- views between the British Govern-hibition while other nations con- of applying Article Sixteen of the ment and the United States over the tinued to supply arms.
It would certainly be advisable,
in the long run, that it choose the
li is frankly foolish to im-. agine that the countries com- posing the League are prepar ed to fight Japan in order to prevent the Japanese and Man- chukuan armies from securing Jehol.
Pointing out the burden and risk
а
Thirdly, that Japan's mill-
measure of self-defence, necessitated by conditions in China.
Fourthly, that Japan is con- vinced that a fundamental solu- tion is not realisable unless the principles of the League Cove- nant, the Pact of Paris and the Nine-Power Treaty apply in League Covenant fall on the great-harmony with realities. The matter involved complexer Powers, especially those with whole field of current economic international questions on which interests in the Far East, the newe- problems, the way would best be he would make no further state paper declares that they must de- cide what policy is most likely to prepared for the efforts which the ment at present.
conduce the early restoration of peaceful conditions and the ulti- countries of the world must make
mate acceptance of the League's together to assist in promoting world
solution, in other words, the whole of what the League Assembly has done in part.
-recovery.
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MAYOR CERMAK'S
RELAPSE
Shooting Victim Shows High Temperature.'
Miami, To-day. Mayor Anton Cermak, who was seriously wounded when the Ita- Ilan, Zangara, allempted to shoot President-Elect Hoosevelt, last week, has taken a turn for the
Labour's Pacificism.
Mr. George Lansbury, Labour leader, asked whether the Government were prepared to negotiate with the United States and other Governments
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COMMITTEE OF NINETEEN. MEETING,
In the House of Commons yesterday, Dr. Burgin, of the Board of Trade, stated that no scheme of Government assis- tance for shipbuilding general- ly, was under consideration, but the British Government had Becure already taken steps to
that international aspects of shipping and shipbuilding they affect Britain, should be to the brought prominently notice of the World Economic Wireless Conference.--British
Service.
THE SMALL-POX EPIDEMIC
Only 9 Cases Reported Yesterday
ROOSEVELT
SELECTS
CABINET
Senator Hull, Secretary Of State.
SILVER ADVOCATE FAVOURED FOR HIGH POST
Washington, To-day
the
Three appointments in Dosevelt Cabinet, which takes of.. the
over the United States on March 4, Kavo
been announced to-day_by_the
President-Elect Senator Cordell Hall, has been posted to the most important office, that of Secretary
of State.
:
Mr. William Hartman Woodin, the well-known industrial magnate is appointed Secretary of the Trea- sury, and Senator C. A. Swanson will take over duties as Secretary of Navy.
MR. FROST'S
POPULAR WIN IN
LADIES' PURSE
Big Attendance On Champions Day.
SURPRISE DIVIDENDS. IN JOCKEY CUP
The attraction of the Champion Stakes, and the brighter weather drew a large crowd to Happy Val- fey to-day for the fourth day of the annual race meeting.
The main event of the earlier programme, the Ladies' Purse, was won by Gleneagles, and the champion jockey, Mr. L. G. Frost received a great ovation. A pleasing ceremony took place at the tiffin interval when Miss Yvonne Shenton presented the.. Ladies' Purse to Mr. Frost.
The biggest diyblende were returned in the Jockey Cup, Weybridge, ridden by Mr. D. Black, paying $37 for a win, while Wembly Slag paid $40.90 for a place.
Racing enthusiasts from all over the Colony are chiefly con- the Champion cerned with
Stakes.
Considerable interest sur- rounds the race as approximate-
$110,000 first prize money
in the cash sweep ---- will depend on the result. There are many additional dash prizes.
(Continued on Paga 3.) 111.30 am- The Leighton Hil "Stakes-Winner $750. Second $800. Third $200. Far China Pontecription Griting of: the chab oral Mouling, Weight" for inches as per scale. Winnara barred. (Jockey Allowance), En- -- trance $10.- Sle Futjongs. Dynasty's King Salmon 148,ibs,
· ** (Mr. A. F. Clark)"
H. S. Chan's Flying Bay: 158 lbs.
(Mr.L^ G. Frost),2 Sureton's Jack O'Lantern 158 lbs. Mr. V. V. Needa) Time: 1 min. 34-2/5 secs. Won by a neck; length. 16 entries. Pari-mutuel, winner $15.70; places, 1st $7.40; 2nd $7.20; Brd
Betting
Senator Hull was in bed, suf- $8.10. fering from influenza, when in- formed of his appointment, but declared that he had accepted King Salmon the post some time ago, and had Flying Boy
been at work on the White Butterfly already problems confronting the world Jack O'Lantern in general and the United States Auction Bridge
Black Velvet in particular..
Mr. Woodin's appointment fol-Charming Face lowed the refusal of Senator Car- Gold Box...
ter Glass to accept the Treasury Gold Bridge Secretaryship. Senator Glass, who Philterer held the position under the Wilson City of Canton administration, said that he pre-Tip Top
Rumours Double Eagle ferred to remain in the Senate and Honolulu Moon fight the inflationista. that Senator Glass had accepted The Leprechaun the appointment were current many Heather Leaf Though the anxiety felt in the days ago, but he strongly denied his Genera, To-day.
Colony, regarding the seriousness of acceptance of the office. The League Assembly complished the first stage of the small-pox epidemic has not abat- But If they decide upon a policy their
task after 35 minutes ed, it is welcome to note that only $ was unable to anticipate the deci- of waiting, there is no reason why in the Chamber, which, owing cases were reported to the Health sion of the Government, but he they should facilitate hostilities by to the presence of the appara Authorities. yesterday. thought that the matter should be allowing fresh supplies of arms to ins of numerous photographers and considered internationally at
regarding an arms embargo.
Bir John Simon replied that he
eva.
An Arms Embargo,
Genreach the belligerents.
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Of these cases, two occurred in cinematographers, had the appear-Hong Kong, while six were reported from Kowloon. The remaining ance of a cinema studio,
casa came from the Shaukiwan dia- The Committee of Nineteen de trick,
Referring to Mr. Henry Stim- son's, United States Secretary of State statement, concerning Ameri- ca's participation in the embargo elded that as far as they were con- decrease of 14 cases is shown ROYAL PARTY AT if the League decide that one of the corned there would be no speechesas compared with the return of 28 belligerents was the aggressor, the at Friday's Meeting of the Assem during the week-end, over half of INDUSTRIES FAIR. bly vir which sumber being reported from
this case can be that only Japan In The Committee of Nineteen col-Kowloon.
to the Nineteen and Nine Power Malay Exhibits Praised. to be refused the right to receive Inted the replies in the invitations The obvious practical difenity in Bignatories to serve on the Nego- London, To-day. HL.M. Queen Mary, the Duke discriminating between the belll- tinting Committee, British Dor risan to 101 degrees while his pulse and Duchess of York, Princess girents would be, that arms destin- minions are included in 108. The relupas is attributed Mary and Prince George toured ad for China would almost certainly tipus, in view of Bel
Canada the British Industries - Faff, and be seised-before-arrival, by Japan: to the Nisa to colitis Ch
olicitors who defended paid special attention to the tum: It would certainly not Ba Amina for
worse.
His condition is causing great
concern, and his temperature has
Zangars, have decided not to lodge pire exhibits.
skra Imprisonment passed on. Malayans on
munitions.
14-day arms-producing
the
sinaal together, and in t
any appeal against the santenos of Thay bg complimented
the gasallant: When convicted on charges of attempted murder
Yesterd
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· INTERNATIONAL CAMP RALLY.
Britain And Ireland To Be Hosts,
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2-12 Noon The Grind Bland Second Stakes-Winner $750. $300. Third $200. For China Fontes, bona fide Griffins of this Meeting. Weight for inches As per, scale. Griffins, winnett of. one race 7 lb, penalty, of twb or more races, barred. Subscrip tion Grimns of this Club of this Meeting: winners, no penalty: non-winners, 10 lb, allowance (Jockey Allowance), Allowances $10, accumulative, Entrance Sl: Farlongs Many European countries will be represented at the Camping Rally to Mackie & Graybara's Brochin bebeld in a private portion of 168 lbs. (Mr. A. F. Clark) Hampton Court on the banks of the Mrs. Dunbara Tilliew= 1687 [Es Thames at Whitsuntile, under the way "ev (Mr. W. HIN)- ausploss of the
London, To-day.
return of notifiable of awes Included four cases,
RETURNS
Federation of Camping
ed last year, at
E. B Tenorio 161 the. :
MALMr. L. G. Frost) Time1 min. 29.2-5 seca. Won by
lengths; short the
Part-mutuel, winner 155 places, lat 88.00; 2nd $6.40
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