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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1936
OPPOSITION TO JAPAN
Many Manifestoes Issued
REDS MAKE COMMON CAUSE
[From Our Own Correspondent).
Canton. To-day.
NEW CABINET IN BELGIUM
Van Zeeland Declines The Task
RESIGNATION EXPLAINED
Brussels, To-day
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HEAVY RAINS IN CANTON
Houses Collapse In Suburbs
LOW-LYING STREETS UNDER
WATER -
[From Our Own Correspondent Canton, To-day. Extensive damage has been
Several houses in Little North the entire
suburb collapsed and
The retiring Prime Minister, M. Van Zeeland, has declined to form Student bodies here have a new Cabinet. It is believed that
M. Vandervelde will be called upon wrought by torrential rains and issued circular telegram
# opposing the increase of Japan-to form a Cabinet
At a meeting of the Socialist a lightning storm yesterday jese troops in North China, as a
fall shortly after midnight and sequel to the opposition by the Party M. Vandervelde outlined the morning, Heavy rain began to
continued up to 8 am. Kuomintang South-west Execu- taak of the new Government
closing the way to Fascism tive Committee.
Canton has issued numerous cir- extending policy towards econ
district is flooded by two feet of cular telegrams opposing the Jamies and renovation. Renter's
water. All low-lying streets in! panese aggression in China, With-Bulletin Service.
VAN ZEELAND EXPLAINS
ex-Premier, M. Canton are under two or three out military hacking. however.
Brussels: The these manifestoes do not accom
van Zeeland. yesterday informed feet of rainwater. The fall extent plish anything.
the King, who had asked him to of the damage is not yet known. The Pearl River is rising rapid- Communists in North Chica are) also agitating against the J-undertake the formation of the
claim new Government on the basis ofly, as all the rainwater finds its panese aggression. Ther that their recent attack on Shan- the National Front, that for per-way into the harbour.
because the heavy downpour, ex-j was to push through that pro-sonal reasons he was unable to reace of the flood is a certainty, tending to an area of 50 miles, vince in order to attack the Ja-do this.
Addressing pressmen, M. van)
for five consecutive panese in Chiar and Hopei. The
hours. Owing to the heavy and Red leaders such as Chu Teh and Zeeland said that he was no poli- has gone on Miao Tse-tung are in favour of tician but an economist, and that the cessation of civil wars, so that he had only consented to take over Prolonged rain, the flooded streets Signs of a rainstorm were evi- they may have a chance to fight the Premiership for a short time, are now running streams.
to guide the nip of State through dent on Sunday night when the at-
of the Teor.
si
The Reds have given up their the
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policy of fire and sword in North-ganisation of the State finances. The boat population were well
ap-
"Belgium is economically west China and are out to assume
again on the up-grade," M the rule of heroes by declaring
van Zeeland said, and he thus their aim to be a stand against
felt that he could retire. Japan. This outery is very po-
The King is expected to the masses in all pular among parts of the country. The people praach the Socialist M. Vander- desire, however, real opposition velde next, who declared at the mere paper proclama-Socialist Party Congress yester- instead of tions.
day that a Government without Socialists was impossible because It could not possibly get a Cham- ber majority--Trans-Ocean Servi vice.
MILLIONS CHEER FRANTICALLY
(Continued from Page 1)
New York Later: The Queen Mary's official time for the whole trip was 4 days 12 hours 24 minutes, her average speed being 29.13 knots. The Nor- mandie's time on her maiden voyage from Cher- bourg to the Ambrose light- ship was 4 days 11 hours 33 minutes. — Reuter.
FLANDIN'S INJURY
Trouble With Broken Left Arm
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Paris, To-day.
aware of the coming storm and took precautions beforehand.
From 8 degrees F. last night, the mercury dropped to 76 degrees! yesterday morning. Heavy rains! have been responsible for a cool summer so far.
Later Cables on Page 1)
ITALIAN EAST
AFRICA
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EDDIE CANTOR
Strike Me Pink
Rome: The legislative founda-| A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture tion upon which the whole super- Colonial structure of the Italian {administration is to be built, was laid yesterday, when the Council of Ministers passed a new consti- The French Foreign Minister.itutional measure for the system of M. Pierre Flandin, whose arm was! Government of Italian East Africa, broken over a year ago in a motor comprising Abyssinia, Eritres and accident, is now compelled to un-Italian Somaliland, which will be by five separate dergo another operation, since administered
Governor- where the fracture occurred, the Governments under a TEN HOURS LOST
All military bone has not knitted together but General or Viceroy. London: The Cuzard-White! Star liner Queen Mary, which is held in position by splints. The questions will, however, be settled reached New York on her maiden Minister is thus unable to use his by the Chief of the General Staff. The Central Government issues voyage yesterday morning, cover left arm
The Minister's Cabinet duties the general outline for the var- Jed the distance of just under 3,000'
This Central miles between Bishop's Rock and are now approaching their end by ious Governments. Ambrose Light in 4 days 5 hours the coming resignation of the Sar- Government will be assisted by a rant Government. Trans-Ocean Council of the highest, officials of and 48 minutes, according to press
under the the Imperial State Service. reports reaching London last even-!
Chairmanship of the Viceroy, and ing. The present record for the;
there will also be a General Coun- ¡Atlantic crossing measured over! this course was set up by the French liner Normandie in May last and was 4 days 3 hours 24 £43 A Second To Watch minutes East to West. On the voy-
WHAT SCIENCE COSTS
Eclipse
at 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.age West to East the Normandie's record was 4 days 3 hours 5 min-
Fourteen scientists from Har utes.
The time which the Queen Mary vard University and Massachusetts lost in the fog which she ran into Institute of Technology who are to in Saturday night is officially study the eclipse of the sun computed at 10 hours. The official Soviet Russia on June 19 reached average speed for the entire voy Plymouth last month in the liner
Washington. age is given as 29.13 knots. The Normandie's average speed on her maiden trip was 29.69 knots.
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They are taking 7 tons of equip- ment to the village of Ak-Bulak. in Siberia, to observe the eclipse, NEW YORK RECEPTION which will last 117 seconds. The New York messages describe cost of the expedition is over the welcome which hundreds of £5,000, roughly £43 for each thousands gave to the new liner on cond of the eclipse.
her arrival, Many thousands standing on roofs of motor-cars on
se-
cil.
The
FIVE GOVERNMENTS
five Governments of
Imperial State will be:-
the
1. Eritrea, with its capital at!
Asmara, embracing also Ti- gre. Danakil and Aues,
2. Ambara, with its capital at Gondar, including the Am- harish population in the Lake Tsana plateau,
its
3. Galla and Sidamo, with
capital at Jimma, extending over West Abyssinia to the Suder,
4. Harrar, with its capital, atj
Harrar, including the Mo hammedan parts of Harrar, Arussi and Bala,
ETHEL MERMAN -SALLY EKLERS PARKYAKARKUS - «ZWILLIAM FRAWLEY and the GORGEOUSIGOLDWYN GIELS
Adopted from
FROM
CLYDE TO-MORROW. BEATTY
WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS
Roads Less Crowded Than Anticipated
London, To-day.
Chance Partington Kalland's Halardey Evening Post
sory Dewicz.”
MORNAR SAUBOGL
trother Artists
IN "THE LOST JUNGLE”
**CATHAYSE
*BALLROOM
(KING'S THEATRE BLDG.)
The cool, overcast weather TEA DANCE
5. Somaliland, with its capital during the Whitsuntide holiday at Mogadishu, with all Soma has resulted in the crowds liland tribes, including Ogan- showing a preference for in-f den, thus restoring to their door places of entertainment, the hill overlooking the entrance te lantic crossing, which is held to
colony its natural historical and the rauseums, theatres and the
watched
last have fully justified the high hopes the
extent.
cinemas have had large atten- designers, builders, stage of the historic maiden trip. which ter Aeroplanes hovered overhead, owners, and indeed the whole na- By the new constitution full re-dances. Many outdoor events, ligious liberty is granted the Mo-however, have drawn spectators Crowds massed by Battery Point tion had set upon her. cheered lustily as the Queen Mary
narrows
camp.
From 5 pm to 7 pm. EVERY DAY
Featuring
Earl Whaley's
The Queen Mary twice broke hammedans, who are permitted to in great number as well and All American Negro Orchestra passed into the Hudson River for the record for a day's run. Ee-re-erect their religious schools bathing, walking and docking at her 50th Street berth. tween zoon on Thursday and noon and churches and other buildings ing
have
been
popular. on Friday she covered 747 miles required for their devotional pur-The roads have been somewhat less crowded than was antici- ATTEMPT ABANDONED
Addis Ababa is the capital of pated, and it is hoped that the The determination of the Cun-at an average of 29.88 knots, and poses. lard-White Star Line and the on the next 25 hours' ran she did
its own Civil Governor and its cidents than in previous years. Queen Mary's Commodore, Sir 766 miles at an average of 30.64 Italian East Africa and will have result will be seen in fewer ac
kaots. For the next whole day's run
-British Wireless Service. own administration.-Trans-Ocean Edgar Britten, to make no at-
Service: tempt upon the Atlantic record on her milage dropped, owing to fog, the maiden voyage which would to 678 miles at 27.12 knots. On the until with due care last stage of her voyage, not be consistent
new she reached Ambrose Lighthouse, and respect for the liner's machinery during the running-in she covered 641 miles at 29,07 When stil some miles period was well known. Neverthe-knots. less as the news came through of from Ambrose Light she slowed the great ship's magnificent pro- down to half speed, disappointing gress for the first three days of the passengers, who had expected the voyage a possibility that she a last spart. would beat the record without *
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NORMANDIE'S RECORD
FLIGHT RECORD ATTEMPT?
WEATHER REPORT
Pressure is highest in the Paci
Squadron-Leader Hilton fc to the east of the Bonias, and
Going Strong
London, To-day.
is relatively low over China gen- erally. The local forecast for to- day, as issued by the Royal Obser-
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special effort began to be can- The aer Normandie, which A Nairobi message states that vatory this morning, is south-east arrived at Le Havre shortly after Squadron-Leader Hilton, who, the winds, moderate; cloudy, showery. Vassed
This idea was finally abandoned midday yesterday from New York, newspapers suggest, is attempting recently es- on Sunday, however, when it was reached 32 knots on the last lap to beat the record learned that the Queen Mary had of her voyage, according to a tablished by Mrs. Amy Mollison Printed and Published for the Proprietors, The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd.,
This constitutes for a fight from the Cape to Pag- had to reduce speed for several Paris message.
hours that day owing to fog, and a new record for the vessel, the land, arrived there at 8 o'clock in all the circumstances satisfac previous fastest speed of which yesterday morning, local time, and tion is very generally expressed at was 31,55 knots.-British Wineless took of 21⁄2 hours later-British her performance on her first At-Service.*
Wireless Service.
by DAVID CHRISTIAN WASOM, Manager, at SA, Wyndham Street.
Victoria, Hong Kong.