THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 7, 1937.
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WAR DECLARATION ON THE
NORTH-WEST
R. A. F. ORDERED
INTO
ACTION
New Delhi, To-day.
The Resident of Waziristan has informed the council of headmen that responsibility for continu- ed activities of the Fakir Ipi rests on the Torikhel tribesmen.
GOVERNMENT ALLOWANCES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE KHASSADARS WHO ENROLLED AND ACTED AS TRIBAL POLICE TO PROTECT COMMUNICATIONS AND ALL TORIKHEL CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
THE BANNUR AND AZMAK AREAS HAVE BEEN CLOSED SINE DIE FOR THE TORIKHELS. FROM APRIL 7, ANY TORIK- HELS WHO ARE SEEN BY THE GOVERNMENT FORCES, ARE LIABLE TO ARREST UNLESS THEY CONSIST OF HEADMEN COMING TO SEE POLITICAL OFFICERS.
FRONTIER
Taken on the occasion of the departure for London to attend the Coronation of King George of the Hon. Dr. S. W. TRO. From right to left-Mr. T. O. Tso, Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, Mr. Ng Wan and Mr. Wong
Hak-king.
The Resident has also ordered the House was aware, however, assurances as adequately fulfilling an explanation, by April 25, of leaders of the Congress Party in the requirements prescribed by the the reasons for harbouring the six provinces where that party was all-India Congress Committee. murderers of Lieut. Beatty, who expected to command a majority in in the legislature, had declined invi-
tations to form ministries.
was
killed
February.
in ambush
In the meantime, a warning to These had accordingly been form. hostile tribesmen in Waziristan that ed from other parties.
CONVOY
TTACKED
Regarding the situation on the Northwest Frontier, Mr. Butler the Government intends to take The Congress Party was prepar said that considerable unrest con- stern action to suppress lawlessness, ed to accept office only if its lead-tinued in the Northern part of Wa- is contained in a Government pro-ers in the provinces in question ziristan. clamation.
TROOPS PARADE
FOR ROOSEVELT Anniversary Of U.S. Entry Into War
Washington, To-day. The twentieth anniversary of the entry of the United States into the
were to cite the terms of the On March 29, units which were Great War was celebrated yester- The proclamation states that as Congress resolution "Satisfied protecting passage of a convoy on day by President Roosevelt and the the opposing tribesmen are using and able to state publicly that the the road between Bannu and Raz-Secretary for War, Mr. Harry H. the Khaisora Valley and territories Governor would not use his special mak were attacked by large forces Woodring, reviewing 5,000 troops, around for collection and conceal-powers of interference or set aside. of tribesmen whom they repulsed including a troop of negro horse- men and a score of tanks, in the ment of fugitives and other illegal The advice of his Ministers in with heavy losses. purposes, it has been decided to at-regard to their constitutional acti- Local political, military and air presence of thousands of specta-
Reuter. tack those found in these territories vities.”
authorities were working in close tors.
the by aeroplane from April 6 by day The Provincial Government, with collaboration in dealing with and night until further orders the full approval of the Governor-situation and the Commander in Hence those wishing to save them- General and the Secretary of State, Chief himself had gone to Pesha- selves and their children and animals declined to give any undertaking in war.-British Wireless. should leave the area and not re- regard to use of the powers confer- turn until it is declared safe red upon them by the Act and the THEIR MAJESTIES IN ABBEY Reuter.
obligations imposed upon them by
Paris, To-day. their instructions issued with the
London, To-day. President Albert Lebrun - will approval of Parliament.
The King and Queen were shown preside at the World Congress of But the Governors offered, sub-round the alterations in progress at Rotary Clubs which is to be held in A statement or the position of af-ject to their obligations, fullest as-Westminster Abbey for the Coron Nice between June 5 and June 11. fairs in India was made at House surances of sympathy and supportation by the Earl Marshal_yester--Trans-Ocean. of Commmons question time. --· to any ministry which might be day. Later the Queen visited a firm
The Under-Secretary for India formed.
of goldsmiths in Albemarle Street Lansing (Michigan), To-day. said that provincial autonomy had The Congress leaders were un-and inspected the work on her The Chrysler motor strike has been come into operation on April 1. As fortunately unable to accept such Crown.---British Wireless.
settled, Reuter.
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