AMERICA OR JAPAN
FATEFUL CHOICE FOR
FILIPINOS
*
RAW MATERIALS FOR WAR THE DETERMINING FACTOR
(By Gareth Jones)
The following artide is one of the last written by Gareth Jones, correspondent for the "Manchester Guardian,” who was murdered by bandits in Chahar on August 13:
Manila
WHAT will happen when the last Amrican cruiser dips over
the horizon, driving a splashing eastward furrow away from the Philippines? What will happen when the last Stars į and Stripes in Manila is hoisted 'down, rolled in a bundle and taken aboard a vessel bound for San Francisco What will hap- pen when a new free nation the Philippine Republic-raises its head in the Far East?
Nowhere is the question being air. Such a filter is charcoal, asked with greater keenness than which blocks the entry" of the in the War Offices of the world, suffocating gas. The best char- and nowhere with greater alacrity.coal for absorbing gases is that than among the soldiers at Tokyo- of the cocoanut shell.
1/4
These Japanese soldiers are A few days ago the news spread dominated by one fear.. and tha:(throughout the Philippines: "01 fear is: Will we be able to obtain has iron for the making of our guns? Will we be able to import raw material for our poison gases?
been found!" Some were thrilled and said "It may mean a new era for the islands."
but others shook their heads and de-
Will we be able to seize the ores clared: "It means that Japan will with which we can build the most have to come in. If there are. powerful battleships of the world? great supplies found, then Japan
May Decide Future
will have for the sake of her
It is fantastic to think that national existence, to control of course, dirty lumps of what looks wells so close to her territory." like stone can alter the fate of nations, but the discovery of tons
Sinews Of War
The most important sinews 'of of chromite may well decide the war are. however, still iron, as future of 13,000,000 · Filipinos, to they have been for thousands - of say nothing of millions of Ameri-years What of iron in the Phi- cans. British, Chinese and Japan-lippines? I asked this question of a Japanese authority in Manila What magic spell can this ore and he replied: "The Philippine -exercise over men? Why has itiron ore is the finest in the Får -changed the outlook for many peo-East. It will be essential for our ple in the Far East in 1935* steel industry.”
eve.
The answer lies in the wore All those nationals in Asia WAR. From chromite is made one which need to build up armies of the most valuable metals used and feets will have their eye upon in the armaments racket-name-the iron reserves of the Philip ly chromium-
pines. Add manganese, which is Look at America's latest battle used in the making of high-grade ship. See the strength of the ar-steel and the attraction mourplate. That armourplate has(Philippines is complete. been made strong through chro- zaium.
Japan."
of the
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
The candid camera is turned on Dr. Albert Einstein as the famous scientist relaxes by row- ing on the Connecticut River at his summer cottage at Old Lyme. Prof. Einstein told the photo- grapher he plans to spend the rest of his life here, regardless of the future Semitic policy of his native Germany.
SOVIET AND THE LEAGUE
Dramatic Incident
At Geneva
A CERTAIN MEASURE OF DISTRUST 2
CHINA MAILTM SPECIAL
Paris, To-day.
The fact that Soviet Russia is not represented among the six Vice-Presidents 'elected by the League of Nations on Monday is causing a considerable sensation here, where it is pointed out that this is the first time that a per manent member of the League] Council has not been antomatical- ly elected by a plenary session of the League.
The incident is abnost drazuatic, 5258 Le Journal, stressing that So- viet Russia did not, even obtain
as many votes as Mexico. All the attempts to explain the matter cannot hide the fact, declares the| paper, that the Soviets, despite all their peaceful assurances," do not enjoy the "reputation of a saint" among the majority of theị members of the League-Trans- Ocean Service.
COURSE TRADITION MAY BE UPHELD
(Continued from Page 5)
(now Lord Wavertree). in 1913, and Lord Alington's. Throstle in 1894. both of which won at 50-1 The only person of whom I ever heard that backed the last-named was the late Duchess of Devon- shire, who did so because she theard a thrush singing outside her window on the morning of the race!
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outsider in 1901, the first year THE TRANS-PACIFIC AUSTRALIAN
that the starting gate - was used at Doncaster. Doricles, belong- jing to the late Mr. Leopold” de Rothschild and ridden by Kemp-
Cannon, started ton
at 40-1 against, and beat Mr Whitney's Volodyovski, an odds-on favoNK-:
AIR SERVICE Canton May Still UNEMPLOYED IN
Be Terminus CANTON
HONG KONG LEFT OUT” Registration Fees
This was one of the few occa-
Canton, To-day. Reduced?
sions in the history of the race
Although American dispatches. when there was an objection chosen as the terminus of the reported that Macao has been Canton, To-day. The favourite was upset by a
day.
ite.
Favourite Upset -
GIRLS VISIT
GOVT. HOUSE Many Local Residents Present
FILM OF LOCAL JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
AUSTRALIAN GIRLS ENTERTAINED
H.K. Rotary Club As Hosts
DELIGHTFUL OCCASION
Yesterday was a red-letter day:
in the history of the Hong Kong Rotary Club, when some 31 Au
A large number of guests were tralian schoolgirls
In
"The Americans are pushing us into the arms of Japan,” said Chromium Invaluable *
the Filipino professor, with em Visit a factory where the instruphasis, beating his fist down upon ments of death are made: Watch the table. "Look "how Ameri the tools cutting their way into can interests are trying to smash -steel boring into rides, shaping us. They are trying to keep out the shells, forming their design our cocoanut oil, our cordage, our into torpedoes. The tools are cigars and •010* sugar. If that
The registration fee for people mare called Aida, which alone of Pan-Pacific air service undertaken present last evening at Govern-guests of the Club at lunch.
were the hard and sharp because they con- goes on much longer the feeling seeking domestic employment has the field resented the new form the Pan-American Airways, ment House at the tea party given honour of the occasion members tain chromium, the hardness of will grow that we have been now been reduced from 20 to 10 of starting. When Volodyovski local agents of the China National by His Excellency the Officer had brought a large number of which is equivalent to that of a abandoned and dependent upon cents, the Municipal Bureau of reared, the jockey hit him with Aviation Corporation stated yes-Administering the Government guests, sapphire.
chiedy ladies, whose Social Affairs announced Jester his whip, and many old hands deterday that this decision is not and Lady Southom, to meet the charming presence enhanced the Thus chromium is invaluable in Japan Looking Forward
clared that this piece of temper
members of the Young Australia pleasure of the occasion. This time of war, and for those who Japanese in the Philippines
The fee is used for advertising
on the part of his rider cost There is still a possibility, that League, who are now on a visit to was the first Ladies Day under prepare for war. Nations will certainly are looking forward to
Canton will be the last stop of the Hong Kong. make themselves the day when the Americans say
in two local newspapers. Further him the race. take risks to
the Presidency of the present oc- more, the Municipal Broadcasting
Most of the crowd leave the Pan-American's trans-Pacific air The guests were met by the host cupier of the Chair, Professor I masters of chromium territory, Farewell
When I asked one Station broadcasts daily at 1220 Doncaster course by the St.service. and the Philippines promises to be prominent Japanese
and hostess, and, except for a Forster, and the resources of the Macao is not connected with special table reserved for Their Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden soon the outstanding, chromium(there would be a policy of com- the qualifications of those sepulchre Gate-as exit all too country in the world, the cynosurajmercial penetration,
persons seeking employment and appropriately named for North China by any air lines and Excellencies party, they were ex-were taxed to the atmost their capacity for work.
who have suffered reverses How-is not so convenient as Canton for pected to seat themselves any-
His Excellency, Sir Thomas of the eyes of all makers of bat-mediately replied: . tleships, and big guns and rifles | "Yes, of course. There is no
All unemployed men and women ever, as the late Lord Rosebery through passengers and mails for where at the many tables set out Soutborz, Office Administering Inred for us to come in any other are asked to register, with a view so wisely remarked at the 131st North China, it is pointed out-in the ballroom, where the visit the Government was present, with and bombs.
securing positionsUnion Gimcrack dinner, "I don't think Union News.
ing young ladies joined them hapany distinguished guests, It is moreover, of all base way, provided the Filipinos are
anyone need pursue the Turf with
hazard, so that everybody could though regret, was expressed at metals, the least affected by the courteous and peaceful But H
become, well acquainted.
the absence of Lady Southern, depression and the market price there is chaos here, then it will of its market grade is about US be the duty of a civilised nation
Following an excellent tea the who is still slightly indisposed. $20 to $21 a ton. The Philippines to step in and use force."
company adjourned to the lawn, Professor L. Forster, the Pre- where a number of group photogimpson made amusing speeches sident, and Professor RKM will, however, be able to sell fast
graphs were taken, and shortly which were happily responded to afterwards all present returned to
quantities at half that price authorities here proclaim.
The
Cocoannt Bombs
at the cocoanut stands in village
whether
heim-
If America leaves the Philip driven into the coffin of the phite pines, another nail will have been
race in the battle for markets in Asia, and Japan's aim to domin-
ito
News.
CULTIVATION OF LAND
An Exhibition Of Products
Canton, To-day.
those
the idea of gain." but he did not, VALUE OF VARSITY
of course, intend has remarks for the fraternity or for certain in- dividuals who make it their busi- ness to gull weak-minded race. goers by promising, fer a small sum of money, exclusive informa- İtion, from a famous stable.
It was from Doncaster that I once received a communication of
Doncaster Sales
TRAINING
MR. CHOU LOU'S ADDRESS
STUDENT AGITATIONS DEPLORED
tarians.
the ballroom to witness an exhibiby Sir William Hornell, Vice- tion of cinema pictures taken by Mr. T. B. Wilson, last year's Ere- Chancellor of the University, and The military men of the world ate the Chinese market will be
a local Chinese amateur. The sident. On behalf of the visiting are not only interested in chrom-crowned with triumph for the
films were mostly records of the The conference called by the this sort, which ran: "My for izm, they also have a liking for nation which controls the sea on Department of Land Cultivation funate connection with a certain
Jubilee celebrations, some really ated the good wishes of the Ro igiris, Mrs. A. Lodewyok recipro- -cocoanuts. It is not a hiking China's coast will be able to rule and Development by Soldiers of well-known stable, through a
Canton. To-day.
excellent “shots" of the silver and whien arises from the days of China's trade.
the First Group Army was for near relation employed there, is studies, as offered by the National pantomimic figures seen in the Well over 100 people assembled
The excellent opportunity for golden dragons and the various youth when they took shies
Revolt Against Whites mally opened yesterday morning a source of incredible wealth to Sun Yat-sen University, was Chinese procession thoroughly in for the Roof Garden tifin, among fah A their partiality for will lead to the conquest of the the Department, other high mine is before us: why miss it?" dent of the University, when he also
The revolt against the whites at 8 am.
Besides the staff of my clientele. A veritable gold stressed by Mr. Chou, Lou, Presi-teresting the visitors. There was those present being H. E. Sir this nut is due to the fact that commerce of all Asia by the officials of the First Group Army
a short reel depicting o. C. Borrett, G. O. C., the Hon. Thomas Southorn H E Lt Gen. the cocoanut is a magnificent kill-Japanese. You ask me if the decided that, during the entire also attended. It has been
addressed the first-year students episodes in the life of Their er, and if there is anything a sold Japanese will come in when we session, the products of the De-won the Leger was Troutbeck, fug
or "Taw recruits" of the Officers Majesties the King and Que Mr. N. L. Smith, Acting Colonial ier likes, it is a good thorough
"The smallest horse that ever Training Corps yesterday moza- The gathering broke up shortly MacGregor, Dr. E D. Matthews Secretary His Honour Sir Atholl leave," a well-informed Manila killer.
journalist said to me
before seven o'clock, all express (President of the Australian and partment will be exhibited, at its I am not forecasting the day when troops in the Far East will capturing the retail stores from "Why, they are in. They are
office for the benefit of the public belonging to the present Duke of "The University is a miniature ing their appreciati
Central Press.
Westminster, in 1906 He was world in itself, continued the genial hospitality of the host be hurling cocoanuts instead of the Chinese. Look at all the Ja-
by Ladas Bydal Head, and was Chancellor. Except rice, sagar
hostess. bombs. The coconut is a far panese stores in the main streets asked. "
ridden by Stern, Frenchman, and salt, the University has every more subtle weapon than that. Its of Manila They are capturing "It is not the number but the on the Turf With the exception opportunities provide a congenial salt, Mr. Chou sai
and one of the roughest jockeys thing it wants. These wonderful way for the university oil is the best source of glycerine the cotton goods trade and beat-danger that Japan will be in hon of Twelve-Pointer Troutbeck was environment for serious scholas soon grow rice and and from glycerine is the deadly ing the American and British hol-four bound to protect them. We the last, really good horse to beltic researches "TNL. When next you wash your low. In time they'll conquer the fear that the presence of that owned by the Duke, and was the hands, remember that if that shipping of the Philippines. They nucleus will be a pretext for fourth Leger winter bred by soap was made from coo
off control the hemp business of the Japan to intervene at any time. Chapman, one
the most famous the sly Islands, because they produce And even if they do not wish to stud gro effective labour one-third of the hemp send troops to protect them, they "And finally they have a won-will always be able to hold a co-derful foothold in Davao,
sword over the head of the Fili pinos and obtain concessions by
That is why we
it had as a by-pa
erine Which
bombs
No cou
What ducts for
makes
roduces more
hilippines. ja piece of Japan plaz
of pro-Filipino soil There"
Japanese, living there, the theirs, the hemp busine their hand al the st
One of
SUPER 400 ENROLLED
NEED FOR DIS Emphasising the discipline Cha
"Of the 2,000 students who sat plored stu for the entrance exam tionr 400 have been regret that more sta be accepted
New Zealand Association) and Mrs. Matthews Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, Sir William Shen- ton, the Hon. Mr. R H Kotewall
re G, C. Sedgewick Sir Wiliam Bornell and Mr. -WAL
ROBERTA
ed in splendur!
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