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Kowloon
SAITO BELIEVES THAT WORLD PEACE WILL NOT BE SHATTERED
NO DANGER ACROSS ATLANTIC
ATLANTIC OR PACIFIC
BRITISH SPEED
ACE THWARTED
AT DAYTONA
Beach Not In Good Condition
“BLUEBIRD", "MAY BE PACKED UP AFTER TO-DAY
Daytona Beach, To-day, Sir Malcolm Campbell took out "Bluebird" for tests yesterday and twice traversed the measured mile, reaching 200 m.p.h..on the north- ward run and 110 on the south, ward. The timing apparatus was not used.
Sir Malcolm only tested a new carburettor setting to enable great- er acceleration in second gear. The lest of both was satisfactory. Sir Malcolm has announced that he is packing "Bluebird" to-day if the beach is not improved. Reuter.
Sir Malcolm, who broke his ow world record with an average of 276,8 m.p.h. on Daytona Beach curfler in the month, had hoped to reach 300 m.p.h. in yesterday's at- tempt,
CHINA'S PROTEST-
AGAINST CER.
SALE TO JAPAN
ILLICIT TRANSFER OF CHINESE RIGHTS
CANTON CONSIDERS MOSCOW WILL IGNORE NANKING
the
NO DOUBT OVER OUTCOME OF WAR AND PEACE RACE SINO JAPANESE RAPPROCHEMENT NOW OPPORTUNE
"BIG BENEFIT TO WORLD”
New York, To-day.
The gradual shifting of man's mentality in favour of peace was the subject of a speech by Mr. Saito, the Japanese Ambassador to the Unit- ed States, yesterday at the banquet of the Japan Society.
The reasons therefor, he said, were the real- isation of the futility of war and the growing prevalence of justice in international affairs. Equestrian statues of commanders had given way to monuments to unknown soldiers and the slogan "my country, right or wrong" was no Vittorio Mussolini, oldest son of longer accepted by self-respecting minds.
Italian Premier, proudly.
. marches at the head of his detach- ment of Black Shirí troops during a celebration in Rome. Signor Mussolini, Br, reviewed his son's battalion,
FINE SILVER DEALINGS
Metal Exchange Activity On May 1
There seemed, he said, to be a race between peace and war and he had no doubts as regards the outcome. He could not see↑ danger either across the Atlantic or across the Pacific,
CUP HOLDERS
VANQUISHED
The time for a rapprochement between China and Japan seem- ed to have arrived and Japan and China ought to be good friends. It is in their best in-
AT DERBY terests, and it is in the interest of the whole world," he conclud
Liverpool. And Brighton ed, "if the Japanese can in any
Record Wins
London, To-day. RANGERS BEAT-CLYDE It is officially announced that dealings in fine silver will com-
Loridon, To-day. mence on the Metal Exchange; Derby County caused a minor Jon May 1..
sensation in the First Division of The hours from Mondays to the English Football League yes- Fridays will be 1.20 p.m. to 1.25 lerday when they defeated the Cup p.m. and 3.45 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. finalists, Sheffield Wednesday, by and Saturdays 11.30 a.m. to 11.45 four clear goals at home. á.m.
Dealings will be for prompt Liverpool advanced one position Kuomintang, leaders here yester.p to three months, with daily in the League table with a narrow day agreed that little result would clearings, as for tin and copper. win over Everton at home, while Warrants will be issued by in the Second Divalon, Brighton be achieved by the protest of the Nanking Government to Moscow. M. Rothschild and Co. for beat Reading by an only geal in
From Our Own Correspondent]
Canton, To-day.
way assist the Chinese to stabi lise conditions in their country. The achievement of this will not only benefit the Chinese people,
Governor Blanton Winship (left), extends America's welcome to the Duke and Duchess of Kent as the royal honeymooners ar- rive at San Juan, Porto Rico on their serial tour of the Carib- bean, en route to Miami.
FRANCE NOW
LOOKS TO HER
AIR FORCES
Huge Credit Asked For Renovation
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO BE. GIVEN TO BOMBERS
Paris, To-day, The French Government is askë ing credit to the extent of 1,600,- (000,000 francs for the renovation
and overhanding of the military
The necessary bill will be intro duced immediately, according to a statement made by the Air Minister, General Denain. Special attention will be paid to bombing planes.
This new credit is supplemen tary to the normal budget voted last November-Reuter
French Protest
Paris, to-day.
The French note presented to Germany protesta against the vicia-
INDIAN QUESTION AGAINtion of the Franco-British declara-
DISCUSSED IN COMMONS
SIR SAMUEL HOARE SOUNDS
OPTIMISTIC NOTE
London, To-day..
of February 3, which Berlin accepted, as a basis of discussion, and of the law of nations in which respect for international under takings i4, an essential principle.
It affirms that France in the com ing negotiations, cannot, take any account of unilateral decisions. Beuter.
but also facilitate and encourage of India Bill was discussed in the House of Commons yesterday in
The attitude of the Indian princes towards the Government THREE POWER American and European com- the light of the "White Paper" published last Tuesday, in which mercial and financial activities in triticisms of the Princes and the Secretary for India's comments China." Reuter.
BRITISH OVERSEAS TRADE RETURNS :
February Figures Show Gratifying Increase London, To-day.
against the sale of the Chinese lots of 5,000. ounces at 3 per their home fixture to advancerade in February shows that the
Eastern Railway' to Japan, seeing that the central authorities have acquiesced in the Japanese annexa- tion of four and a half north-eas
tern provinces.
These local leaders agree that
cent. more or less. Reuter. [above Torquay.
GOVERNMENT BANKS CAPITAL RAISED
A detailed review of overseas
In the Scottish League the Ran-
increase in the value of exports in gers had no difficulty in obtaining that month, as compared with the two points from Clyde in their corresponding month of the pre- home fixture, while Hamilton en than that recorded
vious year, was rather greator tertained Partick and emerged win-
for January and December, and was consider ably above the average monthly compared
such a sale is, illegal and vold in Nanking Approves Newers by the odd goal. in three..
Scores 細 cabled by Reuter, increase in 1984, as
accordance with the agreement be tween China and the Soviet Union. They will shortly Issue a circular telegram repudiating the left
Issue Of Bonds
were:-
Nanking. To-day. The Central Political Council
Liverpool Derby
First Division
2 Everton:
4 Wednesday
Third Division
transfer of Chinese rights to yesterday approved the issue of third party.
$100.000.000 bonds for the pur- Meanwhile the. South-west au- pose" of increasing the capital of Brighton thorities adhere to their stand that the Government Bank.
the Sino-Japanese rapprochement The Central Bank will receive will not benefit China. That view $30,000,000, the Bank of China Hamilton is reflected in the circular tale- $25,000,000 and the Bank of Rangers gram from professors of Sun Yat- Communications. $10,000,000.
sen University, which criticises the Reuter.
new Japan policy of the Nanking Government and which will be
filed to-day or to-morrow.
The message was to have been dispatched over the week-end, but the delay in filing in due to more signatures being appended.
CHINESE RAILWAY
ADVISERS
Three British Experts Sailing Shortly
London, To-day.
SNOW FALLS AT HANKOW
Quick Change Of Weather
Hankow, To-day, After a fortnight's very sunny weather Hankow is in the grip of winter again, with a snow-" fall last night, Reuter.
WEATHER FORECAST
A strong anticyclone is centred
At the request of the Chinese to the north of the Lower Yang- Government, Brigadier General Ftzo Valley; It is extending, east D, Hammond in proceeding to China ward and southward. Pressure shortly to examine and advise upon remains relatively low over the organisation of the Chinese Tongking The local forecast railway system.
for to-day, as issued by the Royal
He will be accompanied by two Observatory this morning,was Great Western Railway experta east and north-east winds, fresh
overcast, mist and rain.
1. POL
Scottish League
2. Partick 4 Clyda
(Tables On Faze 6)
ALL TENNIS CANCELLED
with 1983.---British Wireless Ser vice,
* GUARDS FOR CARS
Hore Bebisha To Consult Manufacturers
thereon were set out.
THROSTLES IN CUP FINAL
BOLTON BEATEN BY TWO CLEAR GOALS
London, To-day.
West Bromwich Albion yes- terday entered the Final round of the English F.A. Cup when they defeated Bolton Wander- ors by two clear goals at Stoke, in their semi-final round re- play.
In their Brat encounter on Saturday they shared two goals. at Leeds.
The Throstles will now meet Sheffield Wednesday in the Cop Final at Wembley.
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE
· DISCUSSIONS
ON SATURDAY
MEETING IN PARIS
Formidable as those criticisms might look at first sight, said LORD PRIVY SEAL TO Sir Samuel Hoare, they were, he REPRESENT BRITAIN believed, adjustable, and, in sup- port of this, he cited the opinion expressed in correspondence by the Princes themselves that "It is still not beyond the sphere of
London To-day. A discussion between represen.. statesmanship to adjust our dif- ferences in such a manner as tatives of the French, British, would lead to a satisfactory and and Italian Governments will, at desired result.”; "g
the suggestion of the British Documents reproduced in the Government, take place in Paris, "White Paper" showed that there on Saturday. q
Mr. Anthony Eden, the Lord about 30 points upon which the Princes felt doubt About one Privy Seal, will represent the third were due simply to misunder- British Government at these con- afanding. Of the other two-thirds, versations and Italy will be re a great majority were either points presented by Signor Suvitch where the drafting was not quite At their conclusion Mr. Eden will clear or where the drafting could probably return to London by alr. be readjusted without any sacrifice On Sunday he will accompany the. of any, substantial principle in the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon. Bill All except two points ought on a visit to Berlin in fulfilment of to be capable of comparatively the invitation extended by the Ger- easy adjustmentsman Government on February, 24.5, He had always admitted that ac- This invitation was repeated in cession of the Princes into the response to an Inquiry in the Bri Federation was difficult and com tish note on Monday as to whether plicated. His advisers, how the scope and purposes of the Ber ever, had been in close consultation in conversations remained unalter- with the legal advisers of the Indian ed, despite the Gorman decision to
3
London, To-day, The Transport Minister, Mr. Hore-Balisha, in the House of Commons yesterday, stated that he would consult manufacturers and others concerned on the question The forthcoming marriage be (Continued on Page 19) All tennis matches scheduled for of equipping all motor vehicles tween Charles Frederick Pragnell, this afternoon at the H.K.C.C. have with guards as means of reducing of No. 58 Village Road, Hong Kong. been cancelled owing to the incle-fatalities on the road. British and Daley. Lam of No. 148 Tung ment weather.
Wireless Service.
|Chot Street, Mongkok, is announced.
STOP PRESS
Diplom the Soviet the United tinue, despite for the withd cognition, accord Cordell Slate
Jeay
adopt conscription and to increase the peace basis of the German Army.
Continued on Page 15) GERMAN DECISION ON CONSCRIPTION France Appeals To League Of Nations
London, To-day
It was announced by
the French Prom!
ate last evening that a com tion had been made gue of Hons in