Page
EVANS" Andoptio Throat PASTILLES are good; for, your Throat Doctors, all over the world recom (mand· them” knowing the efficient way In which / they rúllava. voolda, goughs, extarrl, inflamed and septla throats
be formed of the Livin
EVANS'
ANTISEPTIC THROAT,
Pastilles
Latest
POWERS REQUEST
IGNORED
"(Continued "from Pages)
is in reply to a letter published in the T'imes on Fobruary 13, signed by Lord Cooil and others says:—" 16 is not because China is weak, but because it is subject to no effective control, that the present deplorable situation has arisen. Japan acts in
|
|
HONG KONG DADY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1932.
ntroverting the poed for inters M. Karakhna argued thas such as Government by Britain Franco Italy, unde - the United" ference, with the rouble oxchange, I agroundno impinged upon the poli States upon which Mr. Stimson vestia mbes the onse of what has tical spher's and affected existing gave the Amorioan. Ambassador in-
Sími Russian and Russo-Japancan structions to join the other Fowers happened to the stocks of the Kun agreement. in the nation contemplated shatka Stock Company sinos the Japanese departure from the gold standard.
Sir John Simon and Mr. Stim sopa, hayo. Ejen in frequent com munication regarding events in the Far East, Sir Ronald Länsay hav |ing visited the "State" Department.
almost daily.
Britain's failure definitely to state her Far Eastern policy) in the manner of the United States on February 7 and again on the 24th
in Mr Stimson's letter to Senator Borsh, has caused comment in some circles and raised suggestions that Britain is lukewarm in her defence of the Nine-Power and other trea
abeor self-defence against the Chi nese militarista, whose only prin- ciple is to overcome rival chieftains to gratify personal greed and am bition, and who are not concerned with the welfare of their 'country-tios affected. men or the pence of the Far East.
" AMAZING ASSERTION " The letter further states that the amazing nsertion that Japan has launched on a course of military domination of Chinese territories would be laughable if it were not
The article concluded: Thero gentlemen should curb their ap potites, "
C.E.R. FRICTION · Meanwhile, M. Karakhan to-day received Mr. Hirota, the Japanese Ambassador, for the purpose of putting a verbal questionnaire.
His first question doule with ther Friends of Britain, however, ex-Harbin Japanese Commander's re- press the opinion that Britain's quest to the Chinese Eastern Rail- position,
member of the Longue, is wholly different from that of the United States.
LI
巍
ASSEMBLY MEETING
The State Department is watch
way management to supply seven- teen trains to convery troops toj Imonyo and the further station of Podgranishnain, on the Soviet border, ostensibly to protect Japan-
so mischievously dangerous and ill-ing with keen interest the prepara-ese lives and proper timed. Both in Shanghai and bions for the meeting of the Leaguo Manchuria the Japanese forces have of Nations' Assembly on March 3, lawfully defonded their position Thursday next.
when aggressively attacked Japan Though the United States is not has not done more than other pow-articipating, the Government will era who have repelled attacks of have an observer thera Chinese militarista by military Curiosity has been aroused as
BRUNSWICK operations on Chinese soil. Gener to how Britain will react to Mr.
and
MELOTONE
M." Karakhanded that this was an abnormal development inį that it involved the transport of troops to the Soviet frontier. He declared, that the right to nccede was beyond the jurisdiction of the C.ER. management.
SECOND PROTEST
Stimson's hint to Mr. Borak that ous, but"ignorant sympathy for an imaginary China is the greatest Japan's violation of the Nine- Power Treaty might cause A ́TA- danger to day to universal peace."
The letter concludes: "We con- vision of United States naval policy
M. Karakhan's second question tinue to believe that English people in the Pacific, implying a new race concerned
the same Command, will retain that confidue in theirin naval construction...
which approached the C.E.R. saking old allies which will prevent them Though the State Department is them to conclude an agreement to RECORDS considering Japan. as a piratical ad- eager for the League to declare transport troops anywhere on the venturer roady to undertake with a decisively, against Japan's activi-Chinese Eastern Railway at a fifty brazon conscience the snak of sub-tios and is anxious to co-operate per cent reduction of rates. Liugating a continent. Japan has in such a decision, it is feared Obtainable-quite anough, on her hands without direct invitation to participate
THE
-from-
BRUNSWICK HOUSE
Arcade, Gloucester Bldg..
TO-DAY'S
such extravagances,
JAPANESE USE TWELVE FIELD-GUNS
SHANGHAI, Feb. 27. At eight o'clock this morning the fring in Chapei salinided. Quiet is still being maintained.
It appears that the Japanese were using twelve foid-guns, firing simal tencusty and concentrating on one position wliore it was believed Chinese troops wore concentrating,
The twelve guns fired 23 rounds
WIRELESS each
PROGRAMME.
This morning there has been an exchange of artillery are, but the gting has not been' on a large scale. Japanese officials are reticent re- garding the reinforcements known BROADCAST BY Z.B.W. ON to be arriving, but it is believed
355 METRES.
41
1 to 11.30 a.m.-Stock and ex-
change quotations.
11.30 a.m.-Chinese recorded pro-
gram.....
12.30 p.m.-European programme of Vietor and H.M.V. recorda,
<>
1 p.m.--Local time and weather
report.
1.30 pan.-Mail notice, etc.
2 p.m.-Close down.
that transports are nearing Shang- hai, though none of the new divi- sions have landed.
HANGCHOW RAID.
NANKING, Feb. 27. The Chinese Government lodged a very strong protest with the Japan- eso yesterday following the serial bombardment without warning and without provocation of the peaceful city of Hangchow."
The protest points out that Japan has not yet déclared war on China and declares that the Chinese Gov-
3 to 7 p..--Chinese programme.ernment is holding the Japanese
7 to 10.30 p.-European pro- liable to pay compensation for the
gramme of Victor and H.M.V. damage caused at Hangchow. .recorda.
7 p.m.-Stock quotations,
antics, etc.
7.03 to 7.32-p. m --
“
A Selection of the Latest
Fox Trots.
and
Dance of the Little Dutch Dolls."Paut Whiteman his Orchestra.
Try to Forget"-Leo Reisman and his Orchestra. 22870. "One Little Quarrel."-The High
Hutters.
There's a Blue Note in My Love Soug.-Paul Whiteman
bis. Orchestra.-22873.
By the Sycamore Tree."
and
All of Me"-Paul Whiteman
and his Orchestra:-22379,
Loven Pounds of Heaven,”— Paul Whiteman and his Orches- tru..
"Lazy River."-Wayne King and
his Orchestra-22883, "Gettin' Sentimental" - Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra,→→→ 29876.
7 to 8 p.m...
“Orchestral:
Carnivals of the Animals " (Saint-Saens)-Leopold Stakow- ski and the Philadelphia Orch. -7900/1202.
"Song Without Words" (In A Minor) (Tschaikowsky). Leo- pold Stokowski and the Phila- delphia Orch.-7902,
8 p.m.-Local time and weather
report.
18.03 to 8.30 p.m.--
:
Musical Comedy and Light Opera, "Mister. Cinders "- Selection.-
Now Mayfair Orchestra," Merry Merry "-Toos] Gems,---- Light Opera, Company.—C1924, Les Cloches de Corneville ”---- Vocal Goma-Light Opera Com: pang. C2030:
H
FOUR-POWER PRESSURE?
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE,)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. Sir John Simon has requested American participation in fresh Notes to be addressed to the Continued on next Column.)
Mayfair Orchestra.—C1653. 8.20 to 9.23 p.m.-.
25
Variety.
יו
in the League Escussions and share the responsibility for the decisions of Geneva, might around the enemics of Americad partici-" pation in the League, which is do nounced as a gang dominated by European political card-sharpers enger to get Uncle Sam to help police the world, principally for the benent of Francë" and Britajn...........
Such sentiment-ridiculous and inconsistent as it is-is strong in Congress and any clash over the principle of United States' partie eipation in the League would ham- string Washington's efforts to check Japan
JAPAN'S REPLY TO APPEAL
(TAZOUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Feb. 28.
The members of the Langue Council, other than the Chiness and Japanese representatives, are ex- changing views ragarding Japan's reply to the Council's recent appeal for cessation of hostilities.
No meeting of the Council has, however, been fixed,
A WAY TO END THE “WAR”
{THROUGH REUTER'S 40KNCY"}
LONDON, Feb. 27.
A British General was ong of the
first to volunteer to join Miss Maud Royden's "Human Wall" to end the war in the Far East-namely, General F. P. Crozier, who with bla wife, responded to the appeal.
A number of soldiers also volun- teered. "We believe the existenvo of the League of Nations hangs in the balanco. This is the moment for us to come forward and help" Miss Maud Roycen told one of Reuter's representatives,
She said they hoped to gain inter- national support for the schems, and were trying to interest Ein- stein, Romain Rolland, and other public characters known to be lovers. of peace.
If anyone is to be killed, wa feel strongly that the old people should go first; and we earnestly hope that the League will not re-
Organ Salo Look for the Silver guard our scheme as merely a fan-
Lining."Edward O'Henrybay."
B3421
Song- Concentratin'."
The Peace Army "is & proposal. put forward by Miss Royden, who
Song "Lies."Mildred Bailey was at one time the successor of
(Comedienne)-22880. · Organ Solo" Savo the Last
Dance for Me.”
1
Dr. Joseph Parker a tho City Temple, and Dean Sheppard, whose sarmons used "to be" rotayed on Bunday evenings on the wireless Brigadier General Crozier, C.M.G., D.5.0., is best known as the author of an extremely frank book mont on the tactics of the Great War. Recruits in the Penca Robeson Army" propose to placd themselves between the contending "forces na a gesture of protest, regardless of the danger to themselves...
Organ Solo-"Cuban Love Song,"
Josse Crawford --22875, Song- Rockin' Chair." Song "River, Stay. 'Way from
My Door."- Paul (Bnes)-92385...
Chorus Songs of Wales." Chorus Songs of England."
Light Opera Company-2010. Song" Where the Blue of the
Night"
Song Prisoner of Love."-Buss
Colombo (Baritone).-29867. "Organ Solo If I Had a Talk-
ing Picture."-Reginald Foort -B3324.
RUSSO-JAPANESE. FRICTION
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Moscow, Feb. 26. The rumblings of Busso-Japanese diplomatic irritation have provoked Investia to-day to remark: The Vocal Trip-In the Cumberland Japanese appetite is growing after Mountains."-Bud and Jos Bill the experiment in Manchuria and inga with Carson Robison. Shanghai. They want to try, their
luck in Soviet waters." A Vocal Duet Missouri Valley.
Bud and Joe Billings-2252clusion to an article attacking the This phrase is the indignant, con-
reported resolution of the Execu
0.23 to 10.30 p.m.- *-
$1
The Entire Musical Numbers of tiyo of the Seiyukai in favour of a
the Opera "H.M.B. Pinafore" (Gilbert-Sullivan), recorded un der the direction of Rupert D'Oyly Carte M 10.20 p.m.-Rugby mid-day Press
Five O'Clock Girl"-Selection: All records in the above Eure 4Love Lies Selection Newpean programmes are supplied by
(Continued on next Ouluma); " Meara, Moutris & Co.-
modification of flahery rights in Northern waters and the rouble ex- change arrangements.
The newspaper asserts that the Japanese fisheries have been grow ing overy year and that Japanese fishing trade in actual Soviet waters already amounts to fifty-eight per cent, as compared with the Boviet s Torty two per cent
Hey!
M. Karakhan further protested against Japanese assistance to the f White Guards in Manchuria in dedance of tho assurance®given to M. Litvinoft by, Mr. Elliota.
The Soviet Government, he adde "od, sise, required' information re- garding the character of the New Stato in Manchuria.
Mr. Hirota promised to gab the. information required immediately from Tokyo.
CARR S CLUB
CHEESE
BIS QUITS
deliciouM SCENES BAZY
CO, LT
W. R. LOXLEY & CO, YORK BUILDING
Grand
Macnish
AND
MCNISH SPECIAL
SCOTCH WHISKY "The Whiskies you ask for again”
LANE CRAWFORD & CO., HONG KONG
Don't forget that you are meeting me at Lane, Crawford's Restaurant to-day to try their new Snack Tiffin !
$1.00 SOUP, ENTRÉE, SWEET, COFFEE,
EXCHANGE BUILDING
Page 5Page 6