THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 9, 1937.
YBRITAIN AND AMERICA DISCUSS NINE-POWER PACT Assurance Of Participation of U.S.A. Given WORLD MOVEMENT FOR BOYCOTT SPREADS
London, To-day.
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, re- ceived the United States charge d'affaires yester- day, and expressed the British Government's grati- fication at the terms of President Roosevelt's speech.
It is learned that the British Government con- siders that the President's words constitute a real contribution to peace.
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It is reported from Washington that the Unit- ed States and Great Britain have began prelimin-
Men of the R.A.F. give a demonstration of the efficiency of new fly- ing equipment against the perils of crashing in flames. (Fox Copy-
right).
ary conversations in regard to arrangements for AUSTIN GIVEN
the Nine-Power Conference, though no decision has yet been taken.
It is believed that Mr. Hugh Wilson, Assistant Secretary of State, assured the British charge d'affaires that the United States would participate in the proposed conference, venue of which may be decided in a few days.
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Discussions on procedure to followed are being energetically pur- sued through diplomatic channels.- Reuter..
DOCK BOYCOTT OF JAPAN
Movement Organised
In Glasgow
London, To-day.
Glasgow dockers are awaiting an
ALL-INDIA FUND FOR CHINA Suggested By Sir Hormasji Mody
Bombay, To-day.
Immediate establishment of an all-India fund for assistance of China, is suggested by Sir Hormasji Mody, the prominent Indian indus“ trialist.
He declares that India has acquir- opportunity to enforce a complete jed enormous wealth through Chiña boycott of Japanese shipping, and trade, and it is her duty to repay an appeal is to be made to dockers part of this debt.--Reuter. in other ports to support the cam- paign.
Mr. J. C. McLean, Secretary of the Scottish Transport and General Workers Union, which has a mem- bership of 4,000, told Reuter that they were keeping a sharp look-out for any attempt to evade the boy- cott.-Peuter.
CANADA ACTIVE
Labour Party Will Follow British Example
Ottawa, To-day.
EXCHANGES AMONG
POWERS
To Ascertain Views On Procedure
London, To-day. Regarding the communication which the Aga Khan as President of the League Assembly has ad- dressed to the Powers associated with the Nine Power Treaty and
members of the League of Nations
convey the suggestion of the League Assembly that they should arrange consultations under the An appeal to the Labour Party to Treat between themselves and boycott Japanese goods, and to other powers, either adherting to the. the Government to place an embar-treaty or with special interest in go on the export of Canadian goods the Far East, it is understood that to Japan, has been issued by Mr. the British Government considers Draper, President of the Trades the proposed meeting should take place as soon as it can be con- At the same time, Mr. Coldwell, veniently arranged. Chairman of the Canadian Co-opera- Exchanges between the various tive Commonwealth Federation, an Powers concerned are still in the nounces that the Federation "will stage of ascertaining the different most certainly follow the example of views on a suitable procedure for the British Labour Party" in urg-implementing the Assembly's sug- ing a boycott. Reuter.
gestion.-British Wireless; :
Labour Congress of Canada.
A SHOCK
London, To-day.
Christian Boussus (France) sur- prisingly beat H. W. "Bunny" Aus- tin (Britain) in the International covered courts tennis match be
tween Britain and France át Queen's Club yesterday.
Boussus won by 6-1 and 6-2 It was Austin's first match since the Davis Cup Challenge Round against the United States.-Reuter.
TWENTY THOUSAND MEN FOR LONDON AIR RAID DEFENCE
London, To-day
The Secretary for War, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, yesterday at- tended the Territorial Army anti- aircraft display at Wembley.
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At the conclusion of the per- formance, Mr Hore-Belisha, in a short speech, appealed for 9,000 recruits for the Territorials in order to make up the total of 20,000 need- ed for the aerial defence of London.
-Reuter.
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