THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1933.
BRITAIN'S FAR EAST
JAPANESE
DENOUNCED
IN COMMONS
Blasted Their Way Through Manchuria.
"TREATIES TORN UP"
League Defended In Foreign Affairs Debate
London, To-day. During the debate on the Foreign Affairs Estimates in the House of commons, last night the Labour Party Leader, Mr. George Lans- Bury, severely criticised Japan's policy in the Far East, and asked who was protecting British interests in Manchukuo. Japan bad torn up treaties and had blasted her way through Manchuria he said.
Mr. George Lansbury,
PEACE GROUPS TO MEET IN SHANGHAI
Lord Marley To Preside.
iler.
London, To-day.
THE CHINA-MAIL:
POLICY
BRITAIN'S
ATTITUDE ON
AIR BOMBING Essential For Police Purposes.
DISARMAMENT - DEBATE IN COMMONS
Germany Criticised
went on, he concluded, that Japan GIRL BEATEN BY sage in his speech, vigorously
Sir Austen, in another pas- criticised the "New spirit pre- vailing in Germany."
To-Day's Short Story.
THE LUCK OF CAPTAIN FORTUNE
By Michael Arlen.
TOW it happened that one welldressed nobodies with them,
NOW
or
night, not long ago, Shel-some bring Jews, some bring titled, merdene, having nothing better what-nots from the provinces to do, rang me up and, complain- Labrador: so that by midnight the ing thus and thus, suggested that parquet floor is so crowded that you I should do the manly thing and cannot see the parquet. Then it is dine with her. It was such a great fun to dance.
in
TO-MORROW'S STORY
rare happening that I remember The game is played like this. Aa London, To-day. it all vividly. I remember Isoon as a man and woman, sitting During yesterday's House of adopted an offended attitude, sak-at their table, see a clear square Commons discussion on the Foreigning her if she thought I was the foot of parquet floor they instantly Office vote, Sir Austen Chamber kind of man who was so lacking leap on same, and, passionately em. Hain strongly urged the Government could be rung up to take a lady movements of their eye-brows, hips, dinner engagements that Ibracing each other thereon, make to reconsider their policy in regard out to dinner at the last moment, and feet in time to Tommy Tittle to air bombing for police purposes I asked her who she thought I bats Saxophone Six. That is called in outlying areas.
was. I asked her to dine at the dabcing. They stay on their square He agreed that in certain areas Ritz. But then, after a certain foot of shimmering parquet floor and under certain conditions, amount of talk this way and that until they get shoved off it by a the aeroplane, as a fighting wea-way, we decided that we would beefier couple, whereupon the two Lord Marley leaves England for pon, was the most humane un-be frightfully gay, and so we gentlemen compliment each other in Sir Austen Chamberlain thought China to-day to preside at the Inter-strument that could be employed went to dine at the Ambassadors, an elegant ways is the way with that Mr. Lansbury overstressed the national Conference of the Pacife because of the speed with which
Of course, you know the Amother names (not Christian names)
persons of ton-or they call each; Sanctions part of the League Co-Groups Against War, to be held in to be prevented.
it enabled any spread of trouble bassadors. Everyone knoRY theas is also the way with persons of venant. He (Sir Austen) would Shanghai.
Ambassadors. Everyone has passten until one or other of them is But the question arose now ined through its mean but patrician-thrown out. That is called enjoy- rather stress measures for the pre- Delegations from Japan, Canada relation to general Disarmament, looking entrance in Bond-street, ing yourself, and you have to pay to vention of wrong.
and the United States will attend. and despite the extent of Bri-just between a jeweller's and a fish-do it. I paid, on "When the trouble began in the Miss Ellen Wilkinson is a mem-j
tain's obligations in maintaining monger's. It is, of course, a night telling you about. But not even the night I am Far East, he had great sympathy ber of the British delegation.-Reu- tion, he did not see how she vent you going there in the after-could drown the charm of Shelmer- peace on the borders of civilisa-club, though there is nothing to pre- Tommy Tittlebat's Saxophone Six with Japan and thought that the League showed insufficient ap-
could ask other nations to agree noon if you feel that way. It is an dene. Dear Shelmerdent. preciation of the difficulties of
to except her from rules apply-exclusive night-club. Outside it Japan with the anarchical con-
ing to them..
are posted tall men in brilliant .uni- ditions in China, but as events
forms adorned with medals, and these men have the eyes of hawks,| for it is their business to sift out the low and vulgar from the fashionable He said that he felt strongly on crowds that perpetually strive for years he had worked his hardest, sifters of their kind; and on any that subject because for many admittance; they are the best and not without some success, tonight of the week you will see at Bring Germany back as an equal the Ambassadors all the quality and solitary gentleman. Obviously, we At the table next to us sat á into the community of Nations. only the quality, toying with their thought, he is waiting for someone, New, he saw all hopes, if not food and calling each other by their and obviously that someone has let destroyed, at least adjourned and Christian names. delayed by this new German spirit
him down. I am not much of a con- The tables are elegantly arranged noisseur London, To-day.
If Germany wanted a revision of round the walls, deep sofas and Shelmerdene knows
as to men's looks, but Asked in the House of Commons treaties, she must convince the divans are luxuriously set about things, and she said he was hand- about these yesterday, as The Under-Secretary for For- Goverment were taking to inquire As long as every speech made in quet floor. Of course all parquet appearance; and, though awarthy in
to what steps the world that a reasonable re-adjust them, while the centre is left un-some. He was, even
ment of treaties would satisfy her challenged to the shimmering par-noticeably tall; of strong and manly eign Affairs, Captain Anthony Aden, replying to Mr. Lansbury, into the allegation that a Moslem Germany and every bit of their floors shimmer, but none shimmers countenance, so essentially English- declared that the League had no girl pupil at the missionary school propaganda was menacing, inflam-like this at the Ambassadors. One looking that it was with a disagree- reason to be ashamed of its re-at Port Said was beaten to force her matory biassed and one-sided, how dines. One supe. Tommy. Tittle-able shock that, towards midnight, cord. It is not a super-State and to accept Christianity, the Foreign could they expect that those whom bat's Saxophone Six plays. The we noticed that his dark eyes were yould not go beyond its powers, Secretary. Sir John Simon, said
by this propaganda they menaced, quality dance. The more Tommy wet with tears. There is, as a rule, he said.
should disarm? that he understood the girl was
Tittlebat's Saxophone Six plays the a scarcity of six-foot men weeping Regarding the arms embargo beaten by teachers as punishment ly mood, showing a real desire for only reasonable. They jump up to
If Germany reverted to her ear-more the quality dance, which is over supper at the Ambassadors. in the Far East, all countries did for rudeness and disobedience, and the fulfilment and a real intention dance at the exact moment when Shelmerdene is a kind woman, and not possess equal legislative
"Drunk," I suggested harshly, but powers, and could not enforce it. that there was no ground for theto observe her obligations and if their food is put upon the table, and she said that he looked like a man Until they did, it was impossible allegation made in certain quarters neighbours, she would then assure food has become
she would cease to menace her they cease dancing only when their haunted by a great calamity. to take steps for an armh em- that this disciplinary action was an the world that in asking for Diear- have to hold lighted matches under but one doesn't cry about things."
au cold that they
"That's all very well," I said, attempt to force the girl to accept mament from those who had not the plates to warm them up. This Whereupon, Shelmerdene looked at Christianity.
disarmed, she was secking her causes much laughter,
me, those wide and wise and witty
had put herself increasingly in the wrong.
Japan's action
in Manchuriai
was irreconciliable to the three Missionary Schools In solemn international engage. ments.
He asked the Government whether the Lytton Com- mission's suggestion might not take a place in Manchu- kuo, reconciling the inter- ests of Japan and the Sover- eignty of China.
bargo anywhere.
Regarding British inter-
TEACHERS
Egypt.
SUPERVISION TO BE ESTABLISHED
which complained of an inequality NATIONALISM IN
status.
The Labour member for White- haven, Mr. W. Nunn, was of the
ALBANIA
་
John Simon, and the Soviet Foreign Commission, M. Litvinoff.
Referring to the adjournment of the Disarmament Conference, Cap- tain Eden said that this was really
a change of method, since, instead
of proceeding by public discussion
ANGLO-SOVIET RELATIONS
Vickers Employees Still In Prison'?
London, To-day.
To-morrow's story will be "The Portrait," by Aldous Huxley.
as he eat,
ests in Manchukuo, there were Consular ofßeials there The Acting High Commissioner own security and not simply trying As evening meits exquisitely into eyes looked full at me-men have although there had been no had been in close touch with the would be able to challenge any bassadors in their hundreds, all call-dene's eyes-and I saw laughter at to reach a position in which she night, the quality enter the Am-drowned themselves in Shelmer- recognition of Manchukuo. authorities since the incident oc-breach of the peace of the world. Regarding Disarmament general-curred with a view to the establish-
ing each other and the waiters by all men playing in their dusky-bluej ly, he admitted that there was a risk
Captain Anthony Eden, Under-their Christian names. Some bring depths; and I had in Bigning the Disarmament ment of some kind of central su- Secretary for Foreign Affairs, re-
to confess to Convention at present, but there pervision over certain aspects of plying to the discussion, said that he
those kind, mocking eyes, that I was also a risk in failing to reach missionary activities in Egypt, and the House of Commons welcomed felt confident that all parties in
Ralph Wyndham Trevor, had alsoj an agreement on the Convention. lan intermission board were also be- the outcome of the conversations
wept, that I had sobbed like a child, It was necessary first to bringing consulted-British Wireless between the Foreign Secretary Sir
and that a woman had seen me at such appeasement In Europe as tolg
it the woman who had caused it. give nations sufficient confidence to]
Service.
"Exactly," said Shelmerdene. sign the Convention. That needed
"For the more virile a man is the the assistance of the whole of
braver and the more adventurous a Europe, particularly those countries
man is, the more likely he is to weep before a woman and generally make a fool of himself. Fetch me The Foreign Secretary Sir John that handsome man, Ralph. Men in at Geneva, they were trying an Simon, was yesterday saked in the love are not generally very reticent, heads of the delegations under the Russian employees of Metro reticence of Englishmen is as much interchange of views between the House of Commons whether any of specially Englishmen in love. The guidance, of the Conference Pre-politan Vickers were still in prison, Frenchmen. I am curious. Fetch sident, Mr. Arthur Henderson. jand if so, whether he would make re-
The question of bombing in out-presentations with a view to the re-me that handsome man, Ralph." lying districts, was, he said, one of duction of their sentences.
I leant over the table beside us. the problems which would have to
The tall; dark young man turned Sir John Simon said that the duty be dealt with when they came to the of the British Government in this moist, absent-minded eyes upon me. All schools in Albania are
second reading of the draft con- matter was one which they en Sir, 1 cald, forgive this up- come under the control of the ing, he said, had been thoroughly to British subjects. Representa Panlon and I have observed your tovention. The policy of police bomb deavoured to discharge in relation pardonable intrusion. But my com- State, and the Government is examined for a considerable time empowered to establish a press and he was himself absolutely con,
tions to a foreign Governmert la re-would be delighted if you would foin solitude, no doubt temporary," and į censorship whenever it sees fit, vinced that the Conference up-1
1gard to its own nationala sfood on! under amendments to the con-preciated the immense strength of The firm naturally hoped that the tall, dark young man
a different footing,
jus in a glass of wine." ;"
"You are very kind,” said the stitution passed by Parliament Britain's case in respect of this reconsiderations which had led to the and just promulgated by King servation.
He refused, with a courtly gon- jrelease of all their employees who
were British, might operate inture, to take my seat on the sofa favour of the others on behalf of chair opposite us. I filled him a beside Shelmerdene, but sat on a whom intervention on his part, wa glass of champagne. not possible,British Wireless Ber- vice.
opinion that China would welcome All Schools To Be State
any friendly action to put her house
in order.
"Why could not America, Japan, France and Britain combine to
get something done? he asked.-Reuter.
MAJESTIC THEATRE OWNER CAUTIONED
No Safety Curtain
Zog.
Controlled.
FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS AFFECTED
Tirana.
The owner of the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, was cautioned by Any private schools that do Mr. Butters at the Kowloon Police not fall in with the new measure court yesterday, for failing to will have to close at the end of provide a safety curtain in the the current school year. Four theatre.
Italian industrual schools for The licensee, who was also sum-boys, have already been taken moned, for the same offence, was over by the State.
The modification in the con-
He was equally convinced that for the British Government not to have put this matter forward and explained their 4ifficulties would have been a albility in certain parts of the dereliction of
their respon-
world.
News In Brief.
SINCERE'S
SUMMER
SALE
PARTICULAR FEATURES
THE NEW "EVERSHARP
PERSONAL POINT PENS AND PENCILS.
DORIC
The World's Most Beautiful Pen and Pencil
Twelve sided
gem bright graceful these new Doric Eversharps are the finest writing instruments ever made. NOTE THE PRICES! PENCILS PENS
$ 2.00 up
$ 7.50 up
COMBINATION,
1
$12.00 up
PENCIL LEADS.
40 Cts. per packet.
Stock running out quickly - Immediate Order Advised!
At the
DISTRIBUTING AGENTS:-
THE SINCERE COMPANY,
THE LUCK OF WHITE HEATHER
LTD.
Old Scotch Superstitions,
In Scotland, no superstiti
ous person would walk un-
der a ladder because of
the bad luck which would
follow such a deed.
CAMPBELL'S
WHITE HEATHER
SCOTCH WHISKY
GUARANTEED 12 YEARS OLD.
Obtainable at
LANE, CRAWFORD'S LTD., SUN CO, WING ON CO.,
an Illusion as the good manners, of SINCERE'S, FRENCH STORE and all leading Compradores.
"Sir," said he, "yourth. "And- yours, madam.” 200
But still the bears did not leave those dark, tragic eyes: they Amouldered darkly in them. He
fined $25.
Regarding the general question of A total of 10,511 general medical looked Infinitely wretched, though he Mr. J. G. Fitzhenry, of the Fire stitution will affect about 72 Disarmament, Captain Eden, said cases were treated in the New Ter-bravely tried to smile as he address Brigade, prosecuted,, While Mr. private schools, including a num- that their task was to seek to bring ritories during the month of Jime, ed Sheimerdens D. B. Evans represented both the ber run by American bodies, out about appeasement in Europe and by the St. John's Ambulance"You must not think me un- owner and the licensee.
of a total of nearly 600 schools to give nations the necessary con- Brigade. Of this number 1,888 amiable if I do not ask you to dance, A number of foreign schools ndence to put their names to the con- cases were treated at Cheung Chau. but I am not, to-night, in my hap have long been established invention, pub ́ ́ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE man Empire, they were the only tish Government would labour, but Kong University Medical Society He looked so very miserable that the country and, under the Otto- It was a tank on which the Bri- The next Meeting of the Hong
sega plest vein. You must forgive me schools allowed to teach Albanian could not labour alone, It needed will be held on Monday, July 10, at I was about to say something sym- The Commissioner begs to ac from 1860 until just before the the assistance and co-operation of 5.10 p.m. in the Union Assembly pathetic when Shelmerdane kicked knowledge with rateful thanks Great War An effective educa avery other Government, more parti- Boom, when Dr. Legis Reid, M.C., me under the table. She murmured and appreciation the following tional system was not establish, zalarly of those who in the past had. M.B. FECS, will deliver, a paper something gentle acr donation
ed by the Albanian Government compla! Mr. Chan Man Chiu-$200:00 until 1921. Beuter
thair unequal status on Recent Experimental Work
the table Wireless Belating to sound and Hearing."
(Continued on Pron, 10).
G. FALCONER & CO., (HONG KONG) LTD. WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS. DIAMOND MERCHANTS. Union Building (opposite G.P.0.)
Aponta for ADMIRALTY CHARTS, ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIP'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ENGLISH SILVERWARE, drect from Manufacturero,
High Class English Jeweßery.
CURAÇÃO
CREME-DE-MENTHE.
BOLS
SUPREME QUALITY:
MACGREGOR
Companies
CHERRY BRANDY
Bola Apents; CALD
[KUMMEE