The death roll at the Gas Com- is Increasing. pany's explosion
Page 10. Thirty seven deaths have so far been reported.
·
Many telegrams from public
Manila May 15: bodies" in various parts 01. the
Kho Sin-kle of China, who de- The Baseball diamond was very country and Chinese organizations abroad are pouring into Canton
wet but Fapan defeated China by feated Ebisu, Japan, in a tennis upset yesterday bids to go far in opposing such arrangement with 8 to all. There was nothing re-
contest since fast competition: Just a young. Japan, and taking advantage of markable in this
ster without big-time experience this sentiment; the Kuo-mingtang neither side made an error.
disapprove any In both the track and the field he has a cannon ball service, a veterans here further submission by the natio. events Japan led with a comfort-powerful drive, but is somewhat A few more important nal Government.
ible margin, but the Philippines erratic. The South-west authorities made a surprisingly good showing, tournaments and, this young man will be vieing for international several will maintain the present politica' upsetting the dope in
championship honours.
A lecture was given at the Theo- status." Mr. Hsiao Fu Chen, a events. member of the Kuomintang C.EC.. stated to a press association yes-feleon of the Philippines beat The turn-out for the soccer edh-sophical Society on Thursday by test between Java and China yes- Mr. M. P. Talati on "Righteous-.. . Page 7 touted Japanese terday in denying the persistent Yoshioka, the
what high class attractions will reports that the South-west Pollil-performer in 10.0 secs., thus equal.terday afternoon only goes to show ness" cal Council will be enlarged or ung the record, while China, was draw. Two outside teams, conced- that a secessionist government not placed.
ed the cream of the crop, played will be formed here,
In the final of the 100 meters first "Having Kwangsi as our staunch the Philippines swept the
Japan came ally, we are adhering to the three three places and main polides of verthrowing the fourth.
of the dictatorship. suppression
High Hurdles Récord Communists and recovery of "in- In the final of the 110 meters vaded territories... Mr. Hsiao con-high hurdles Murakami of Japan tinued. "Having set his house in was first in the record time of 14.8 order, General Wang Chia Lien, secs., while Casin of the Philippines Chairman of the Kwelchow Pro-
came m. second in 15 secs. viricial Government, has definitely cast in his lot with us.
to near capacity despite threaten ing weather which developed into a downpour before the game was, finished.
While speaking of crowds the local officials are proving daily that they were absolutely unpre pared to handle the vast audiences which are taking in the games. In the finals of putting-the shot, The ticket selling organization is K. Abe of Japan won with a throw the source of numerous complaints "General Lung Yun, Chairman of 12.95 meters breaking the re- which is being offset only by the Yunnan Provincial Govern cord, while Chen Pas Chia of China high class competition being serv- ment, also supports the South came second with a put of 12.80 ed the public. west. Uwing to special circum-meters which also broke the re- stances, General Ho Chien, Chair- cord.
of
of the
Hunan Provincial Government, 1s unable to make known his stand
But the Socialist League led by Sir Stafford Cripps has already done two
man serious things which canhot quickly be undone. It has led the masses of middle opinion throughout the country. rightly of
that wrongly, to the view
the Labour Party is a menace to par- llarpentary government; that it is intent upon. seizing arbitrary power and effecting a revolution."
BRITISH SOCIALISM-LEFT | Its propaganda has discredited
AND RIGHT
The executive of the British Labour Party at length has re- the sensational policy pudiated -associated with the name of its indiscreet but important follower, Sir Stafford Cripps. Perhaps it is too late, and the party at the next election may find itself reaping the tares which Bir Stafford has so sedulously sown.
He has been more often in the
during public eye
the last, 12 months than any other outside He the ranks of the Ministry.
not only the league itself but the whole Labour Party. It has been said. perhaps truly that every speech made by Sir. Stafford Cripps has lost the party, 20,000 votes.
every the
damaged the party to which they belong. and greatly reduced its chances of success at the next election.
.. But more significant than that, he has stirred into activity forces which he had not bargained for those of the Fascists. Before he began his vigorous campaign the British Fascists
were far more negligible than now. Sir Oswald Mosley's Fascist organization has grown in strength with utterance of members 01 Socialist League. Thus the ag was solicitor-General in the late gressive men of the Left have Labour Government. He is chair man of the Socialist League, a body affliated with the Labour Party, representing the vigorous, intellectual Leftwing. It is he who has brought the question of democracy versus dictatorship to a head in Greit Britain by de-.. claring that the Labour. Govern- ment, if returned to power, would endow itself with emergency powers which would be in effect dictatorial, He has used extra- vagant language about the House 'of Lords, about the Palace entour- age of the King, and the possible need of resort to force. He has added a spice of excitement to polities by foreshadowing the re- lentless methods to which the next Labour Government would resort. And now the executive committee of the official party has repudiated his policy."
But will that repudiation stand? Have the party's officials any more power to control its decisions than Bir. Stafford has? That in the question which is vexing Socialists and being exploited by their opponents It is urged that
PRINCE VISITS OLD LADY OF 101
Disappointment Satisfied
London, May 17. Continuing his tour of the un- in employment welfare centres North Wales to-day, HR.H. the Prince of Wabes heard over the wireless, in Holyhead, of an old lady of 101 who was very disap- pointed that she was unable to st him. The Prince thereupon drove several miles on his route to call at her home and stayed talking. with her for some time.
The Frince also visited several Welsh slate quarries and inspecied the ruins of Carnarvon Castle, where he was received by Me Lloyd George British Wireless, ⠀
Another complete sell-out loomis to-day when the Philippines and Japan made a clean sweep in the Japan clash in baseball. This game finals of the 10,000 meters race is the most important event of the when Riu won but no records were day's programme and 19 certain to broken.
attract a huge gathering. In fact, would not be surprising to see an overflow crowd in centerfield.
'י
"I am happy to say that cer- tain provinces (in the n.rth are
In the anals of the 200 meters ready to co-operate with us."
Japan won when Yoshioka came Mr. Hsiao added that Mr. Huin first with a time of 21.8 secs., Han Min will continue to remain thus equalling the record. in Hong Kong and will not go else- where or come to Canton.
BRITISH HANDS
FOR CHINA
To Instruct The Workpeople
The finals of the 400 meters low. hurdles was won by White of the Philippines in 53 secs. flat.
More Japanese Successes Nagao of Japan won the Anals of the Javelin throwing with a distance of 59.81 meters but no records were broken.
Considerable local money to the extent of several thousand pesos has been wagered on the Japanese locally and it is reliably reported that frantic efforts are being made to hedge at the last moment. The truth of the matter is that the Nipponese did not look so hot
against China
COMMUNISTS IN KIANGSI
On Verge of Collapse
"
From Our Special Correspondent
Canton, May 17: That the Communist regime in
Kiangst is on the point of collapse Is stated to-day by a high com- of the Canton manding officer armies who recently returned from the front.
On account of the thorough the Kwangtung troops, work of Communists hiding in the moun- tains are swept out, he said: The farmers in the Red zones are also tired of the Communist regime, because the rich planters lost their farm and wealth and the
troops, Their poor farmers are forced to fight.. the government casualties are heavy.
"The Red soldiers, would de-.
soon as they have a camp as
chance. this officer said. "Lire in the Red army means hardships and sufferings, and the soldiers
Japan took first place in the
If both managers stick to their are relictant to, night. They are finals of the 800 meters race when
inclinations of last night it will be under-fed and under-paid, Dur- Aochi came in, but the Philippines a battle of southpaws with Leftying the recent campaign at Kwan- took the next three places.
Estorba opposing Kikutani. It will manling, many Communist sol-"
dlers refused to shoot and sur- Japan won the finals of the Pole be Estorba's first start in F. E. A. London, May 18. Vault with Ohe who jumped 13 A. competition.
rendered with their: arms.
"According
the to
captured Twelve cotton operatives, in-feet, while Fupapio of China' was cluding one married woman and second, with 12.4 feet. Oshima of While China defeated Java by prisoners, the Communist soldiers as they made would be glad to turn over to the two girls, are being sent by the Japan also won the finals of the the same score.
against the Philippines at soccer" government forces at the first Called Printers' Association to a
hop-step with 15.77 meters.
is proved by new mill building in Shanghai
Japan won the finals of the 50 the invaders, should have little dif- opportunity. This
the fact that the barrel of a Com- with the object of instructing the rosters free-style men's. swimming Healty in trimming the local club. Chinese workpeople.
race when Takamura broke the The twe goal advantage falls tomunist rifle has no smell of pow as no shot 1 record with a time of 28.7 secs. tell the closeness of the game der and smoke, China, was fourth, Chan T Chung which was a scoreless tie at half fred."
time, In the first half Jara had doing the distance in 27.1 secs.
all the best of the argument but could not boot the ball between the uprights.
The men have agreed to stay in China for five years and the women eighteen months. "They are sailing from London on June 8.
The Calico Printers' Association say that the scheme is formulated "partly to combat Japanese com- petition. The new mill will pro- duce cloth for printing works hitherto obtained from Japanese mills which are subject to periodi- cal boycotta-Reuter
CONFIDENCE IN FRENCH CABINET
Paris, May 18. The Chamber of Deputies ex- pressed confidence in the present Government by 360 votes to 205 when it adjourned the debate on the question of decree laws and general policy on which the Bo claliste demanded an immediate cebate,Reuter
Koike Beaten
In the Anals, of the 200 meter breast stroke the dope was upest when Yidefonso of the Philippines defeated the world champion Kolke of Japan in 2 mins, 45-0)10ths secs. Kolke was 4/10ths slower. The third and fourth places; went to the Philippines who all broke the "Far Eastern record. .
In the finals of the 400 meters swimming race Japan made a clean sweep of the board, with Shimma coming in first in, the time of 4 mins. 52-7/10ths secs. but no record was broken..
To-night the boxing and basket- tall events are being played but all the events commenced late.
Basket Ball Game The Philippines defeated the Chinese team at Basket ball by 27 baskets to 27 in a game which was both stand rough
The same officer said that every day several Communist soldiers escaped from their trenches and surrendered to the Cantonese side. There are approximately 100,000 Red soldiers who have only 40,000 rifles. Each man has about 20 Seven: counties in Klángsi and four counties in Fuklen are occupied by the Reds.
TRADE PARLEY rounds of ammunition.
IN BATAVIA
Japanese Party Ready To Sail
Tokyo, May 18.
He said that the Communists can be suppressed by concerted drive, since they are worn-out” by lack of provisions and adequate armaments.
EMPIRE DAY
The public are hereby reminded The Japanese delegates to the that Empire Day, 24th May, 1934, Japan-Netherlands Trade Confers public holiday and that all ence at Batavia will embark from educational establishments Kobe to-morrow on the ss. Santos omces and Government dep Mary which is sailing via Bingaments will not be open for
sry business on that day; pore-Reuter.