HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1936.
PALESTINE ADMINISTRATION
EXAMINED
Report By Mandatory Government
MORE INCIDENTS BY
ARAB BANDS
Interned Leaders Escape From Camp
"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Geneva, June 2. The Permanent Mandatory Commission of the League of Nations in Geneva on Monday began with the examination of the British Mandatory Government's report for Palestine for the year 1935
Government
The representative of the British Mandatory read the supplementary memorandum on the political situation as well as the economic and financial conditions in Palestine for the last five months, and voiced his regret that he was unable to state that the disorders were already over.
"The British authorities," he said, regard the restoration' of order in Palestine as their foremost duty, and will therefore continue in their present policy despite all riots."
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The representative added that, Cairo. Two further regiments of police and milltary garrisons have infantry and one of cavalry is said been sufficiently strengthened, and referred to the statement made by for immediate departure in
to be held in readiness in Egypt Mr. Eden on May 18 which an-
of emergency. nounced that an investigation on the spot had been begun and that a Royal Commission will be ap- pointed after order has been res lored to ascertain the real causes of the disorders.-- Transocean New Service.
ARAB PRESS BAN
1: Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Jerusalem, June 2 The entire Arab press in Pales- tine has been prohibited for ten days by order of the mandatory government.
The two Arab leaders. Selim Ber and Abdel Raman, succeeded in making from
an adventurous escape the concentration
camp
BUDGET SECRET LEAKAGES
Judicial Tribunal's Report
DISCLOSURES BY THOMAS
London, June 2.
The report of Budget leakages issued this afternoon states:
"We find there was unauthorised disclosure of information relating to the Budget by Mr. J. H. Thomas, late Secretary of State for Colonies, to Mr. Alfred Bates, and that use was made of this information by Mr. Bates for the purpose of his private galm.
"The Tribunal found there was unauthorised disclosure by Mr. Thomas to Sir Alfred Butt, who used the information for purpose of private gain."
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The Tribunal pay warm tributes to the Civil Service: "We hesitatingly accept their evidence. We should do so in any case, but our view is confirmed when we and there is no shred of evidence sug- gesting that any persons mention- ed or described was ever in com- muhelation with any of those who effected insurances and no leakage from such source was suggested."
UNANIMOUS VERDICT "The same observations apply to all Cabinet members save Mr. Thomas and all persons to whom Budget information was supplied before publication in the Com- mons. We think it right in the public interest that our view in this
where they had been held by the respect should be openly and plain- British authorities and are joining;
ly armed. the
Arab guerilla detachments- around the hills of Nabius.— Transocena News Service,
MORE INCIDENTS
Jerusalem, June 2. The disturbances throughout the length and breadth of Palestine have not abated during the pas few days.
Meanwhile disorders throughout the country have increased, all telegraphic and telephonic com- munications between this city and A student of the Hebrew Univer- outside world having teensity here was shot dead while teniporarily interrupted on Mon- travelling in a bus outside Jerusa- day owing to the wires being cut.lem last night.
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A bomb exploded on the railway which links Palestine with Egypt, near Gaza,
The Italian Consul General for Palestine and Transjordania An-
Subsequently another Jewish bus was fired on on the outskirts of the gells, has been promoted to the
town and the chauffeur and a post of Minister Plenipotentiary inpassenger. Both were wounded in which capacity he will continue to
the legs. reside in Jerusalem. Th's deci- sion of the Italian government is attracting much attention here in view of the fact that the foreign
Bombing and sniping have been powers hitherto have been repre-reported from other parts of the sented in Jerusalem exclusively by
country. Consular officers.
Meanwhile, it is stated that fur- ther troops are being despatched to Palestine from Egypt.- Reuter.
MORE TROOPS Another batallion of troops s stated to be on the way here from
VAN ZEELAND DECLINES
Formation Of New Cabinet
Bong Hong Daily Press" Special>
Brussels, June 1. Ex-Premier van Zeeland inform-i
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! VIOLENT INCIDENTS
IN SPAIN
Prieto Narrowly Escapes Lynching
("Hone Kops Daily Press” Special)
Madrid, June 2. Violent incidenta occurred dur- ing the mass meetings held by the leaders of the Moderate and Ex- tremitist groups of the Spanish
ed the King, who had asked him Socialist party during the Whit-
to undertake the formation of the guntide holidays. new Government on the basis of the National Front, that for per- sonal reasons he was unable to do this.
The leader of the Rovolutionary wing party, Largo Cabellero was prevented by catcalls and whistl- ing from continuing his address at
Addressing pressmen, van Zee- the meeting in Zaragoza, while lond said that he was no politician the icader of the Moderates, but an economist, and that he had Prieto, narrowly escaped being only consented to take over the lynched by the adherents of Premiership for to guide the ship of "State through near Seville.
Caballero at a meeting in Ecija a perilous time of reorganisation of the State Finances..
a short time,
*Belgium is economically again on the up grade," van Zeeland said, and he thus felt that he could re- tire.
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The King is expected to ap- proach the Socialist Van der Velde next, who declared at the Socialist Party Congress on Monday that a Government without Socialists was Impossible because it could not be possible to get a Chamber mat crity.- Transocean News Service.
NO FASCISM
Brussels, June 1.
The retiring Prime Minister, M. Paul Van Zeeland, has declined to -4 attempt to form a new Cabinet
Prieto had to leave the meeting surrounded by a strong cordon of police who only with difficulty rescued him from the enraged mob which fired shots and hurled stones at the Moderate leader.-
"ransocean News Service.
It is believed M. Emile Vander- velde will be called upon to assume the duty of the Prime Minister. He
is at present a Minister without
portfolio.
The Tribunal's conclusions are unanimous."
The report finds that apart from reinsurances and comparatively
small sums insured by a few odd speculators and interested persons, the dealings originated from Mr. Bates and his agents, from Bir Alfred Butt, from Mr. Atkinson. his son and friends. As regards the latter, the Tribunal unhesita- tingly accepts their evidence,
The Tribunal sees po connection between the payment of £15,000 by Mr. Bates respecting MI. Thomas' autoblography and the Budget leakage save that it accen- trated the close friendship between the two men.
TRUTH SUPPRESSED
The report outlines Mr. Bates"
MORE TROUBLE MIDLAND BANK OWNERS ARE QUITE
IN SPAIN
Building Trade Strike
MINERS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
Hong Kong Daily Press Special
Madrid, June 2. Violent clashes at the village of Yeste in the province of Albacete. where as already reported large numbers of persons were killed on Friday last when the police en- deavoured to expel farm labourers from the estate which they had legally occupied, threaten to pro- duce serious political consequences. Socialists and Communists ac- cuse the police of "firing on the labourers without justification and both parties announce their de- termination of bringing about a debate in the Cortes with the ob Ject of compelling the Minister of the Interior to resign.
A general strike in the building trade has meanwhile commenced
where Madrid
some 30.000 workers "downed tools." demand ing a 36-hour week, increase in wages and four weeks' holiday every year with full pay
The miners of the Asturias. numbering over 20.000 announced their intention of proclaiming a general strike on June 4. Their principal demand is for the pay- ment of arrears of wages as sever- af mining companies have been unable to full their obligations Transson News Service..
REVIEW
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Australia-Malaya Comparison
London, June 2.
The prospect of early resumption of foreign lending on a large scale is widespread discussion of the seems doubtful. Nevertheless there
possibility of development in various parts of the world and the practicality of securing men and resources to undertake it says the Midland Bank monthly review. adding particularly that it is a subject claim.ng, the attention of poitticians, businessmen and economists associated with British countries overseas.
The writer compares two dis- tinctive forms of international in- vestment in Australia and Malaya, pointing out that the former's large externally owned axed in- terest public Indebtedness imposes a heavy strain in times of adver- sity on low commodity prices. whereas capital avested by the latter is practically all of equity type and therefore the interest burden varies directly with the prices of the chef exports of tin and rubber. Consequently in con- trast to Australia's diculties, Malaya easily succeeded in main- taining the sterling value of the Straits dollar.
The lesson to be drawn from this is that future development should proceed on basis of equity in participation rather than public debt-
iteuter.
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SOUTH CHINA DECLARES WAR ON NANKING
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TROOPS ORDERED TO ATTACK
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CIVIL WAR DECIDED AT EMERGENCY
MEETING OF MILITARY LEADERS
Shanghai, June 2."
A Dame message from Canton says that the South China authorities have "proclaimed war" against Nanking and ordered troops to march to Hunan and Kwangsi to attack the Central Government Forces concentrated on the borders of Kwangtung and Kwangsl. The message adds that the establishment of an Independent Government is expected any hour.
NEW AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT
Cantonese Forces Sent To Repel Rival Army
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Swatow, June 2.
The clyti
war decision Was reached at an emergency meeting of the Kwangtung military au- sales of gilt edged securities and arrival from Kwangst of General thor.ties' last night following the insurances against increased taxa- Pai Chung-Est Vice-Commander- tion made after the week-end when in-Chief of the Kwangst Army. he and Mr. Thomas were frc- A mobilization order was im- quently together. The report com- mediately issued to Kwangs! ments that Mr. Bates was guilty troops, while the Militia was of misstating and suppressing the
moved to Kwella and other prin- truth in order to protect himself. cipal centres in North Kwangst,
The report states that Mr. Leslie In the meanwhile General Chen Thomas neither knew nor suspect-Chi-tang, Commander-in-Chief of ed Mr. Bates had improper in- the Kwangtung Army" and strong formation on Budget secrets. man of South China has ordered It refers to Sir Alfred Butts' che despatch of muntions and changed opinion on likelihood of other military supplies via the The autonomous forces are said Increased taxation after a visit to Canton-Hankow Railway to points to be well-equipped with ammuni- Mr. Thomas at Whitehall, after
the Kwangtung-Kwangst, tion supplied by the Japanese, which he placed insurances against
The First Independent Division Increased taxation in names
Well-informed, Chinese quarters of the Cantonese forces has been nominees, which practice he pre-
in Canton ascribe the develop- rushed to Yungting in an effort to viously had not adopted.
menta to Nanking's demand for repel the advance of the puppet military, adininistrative and finan-arty.
of
Mr. J. H. Thomas seen by Reuter, said: "this is a cruel verdict."-- Reuter
BRITISH REPLY TO JAPAN
Alleged Murder In Peiping
Peiping, June 2. The British Embassy has com-
along border.
A new autonomous Government has been formed in Pingwo, West ern Fukien where three brigades of autonomous army are now "at- tempting to occupy Yungting near Kwangtung.
cial subordination of quasi-inde- nion,, News. pendent South China Central Government.
to
the
SHANGHAI OPINION Well-informed circles in Shang- hal opine that the Domel report is premature, although they admit there are ominous and unusual military preparations going on on both sides.
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manifesto
The Anti-Japanese from the South's regarded as a virtual ultimatum to Nanking and
SECRET VISIT TO TOKYO
14
Effort To Compose Differences
Pelping. June 2.
It is understood from reliable
SATISFIED
NEW CUNARD LINER'S
炸
ACHIEVEMENT
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
London, June 2.
Although the fog which delayed the Canard-White Star liner Queen Mary for nearly eleven hours on her maiden voyage to New York robbed her of a new Atlantic record, the builders of the ves- sel and owners are completely satisified with her performance.
According to her official log, the Queen Mary took four days five hours and forty six minutes to cover the journey from Bishop Rock off Scilly Islands to Ambrose Light as compared with four days three hours and twenty five minutes which is the record held by the French ner Normandie.
From landfall to landfall the Queen Mary's time was four days twelve hours and twenty four minutes, the average speed being 29.133 knots as compared with the Normandie's average of 29.14 knots.
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Ocials of the Shipping Com-; the funnels of dirty vessels which pany are confident that the Queen raced alongside the Queen Mary. Mary will capture the Blue Riband later. possibly journey.
her
on
return
Sir Percy Bates, Chairman of the Company, said that in the opinion of the Company, she is the smallest and slowest ship which can do the Job allotted to her. She was, he added, more economical to run than any previous Cunarder. What was asked of her on her main voy- age was to show that she is caus able of maintaining under any con- ditions an average speed over the whole journey which will enable her with one sister ship to keep up regular weekly services which it is planned to inaugurate,
"The
Timeg" says
she done this with ease and complete- ness on which all are to be con- gratulated who have had any part In the achievement.
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Intense enthusiasm prevailed in New York when the vessel arrived yesterday. Huge crowds cover- ed the waterfront and all traf- £c in the streets near the docks was stopped. The vessel lles at the new pier specially built for her accommodation- British Wirelcu,
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NEW YORK WELCOME
New York, June 1. The city of New York went mad when the Queen Mary docked at. 9.03 p.m. (B.S.T., taking exactly 25 minutes for that delicate operation. There were no mishaps, but there was one anxious moment when a tug rammed her bows against the liner's towering side and nearly capsized.
The Queen Mary left quarantine at 7.37 p.m. amid a pandemonium of deep-throated and shrill sirens from hundreds of craft of all sizes. Her triumphal progress to the $10,- 000,000 pier bullt specially for her, was frantically cheered by millions of holiday-makers along the water- front.
Customs officials, mindful of the chaos of the Normandie's arrival' on her maiden voyage, had 250 in- spectors aboard the liner.
Passengers tips to the stewards on the big British steamer are esti mated at £5,000 for the four-day voyage.... Revter.
OFFICIAL TIME
New York, June 1. The official time of the Cunard- White Star Baer, Queen Mary, for her voyage from Cherbourg to Am- brose Lightship was revealed to- day as:
4 days 12 hours 24 mins. Her average speed was thus 29,13 Knots per hour.
The Normandie's time for her maiden voyage from Cherbourg, during which she captured "the Blue Riband of the Atlantic from the German and Italian challen- gers, was:.
4 days 11 hours 33 mins.
The Normandie is still Queen of the Atlantic. But the Queen Mary, slowed by tog for a day and not driven at her best speed at any time during the crossing, was even. only 51 minutes behind the French record. Reuter,
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SUCCESS NEXT TIME
London, June 1. Some disappointment is natural- ly felt here at the Queen Mary's gallant failure to capture the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on her Arst voyage, but there is every connd- ence that it is only a matter of a short time before the ship achieves her ambition by a substantial mar- gin, given favourable weather con- ditions-- Reuter.
SISTER SHIP IN VIEW
New York, June 2. Sir Percy Bates. Chairman of the Cunard-White Star Line, on his arrival in New York" aboard were black with people. Union commercial success of the liner Windows, roots and sky-scrapers the Queen Mary, stated that the
Jacks fluttered from all the highest was assured and would justify buildings, and hawkers in the the construction of a sister ship, streets did a roaring trade in the but the date for laying down the the Queen Mary and even nautics) sale of flags, pennants, models of keel of the new liner has not been
! decided.
caps.
ped. dangerously
Twelve zeroplanes dived and dip overhead and were frequently hidden from view in the dense moke belching from
ANTI-JAPANESE VOLUNTEERS
Battle In Kwantien · District
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Changchun, June. 2. A bitter battle was fought be-
district, 30 kilometres from Antung on the afternoon of May 29, ac- cording to a belated report re- ceived here,
It is understood that the Queen Mary, despite her great size, has much lower oil consumption that other big vessels.- Reuter's Bulletin Service,
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondeat)
Londen, June 2 London Silver prices to-day were down 1/16 as follow:-
Spot
bid to obtain the support of sources that Mr. Chen Cheng-fu, "patriotic" elements throughout Chairman of the Foreign Affairs tween the anti-Japanese "volun- Forward municated to the Japanese Em- the country in the event of Commission of the Hopel-Chahar teers under the command of Yen bassy the result of the preliminary internal hostilities. Undoubtedly it Political Council, has secretly left Shen-tang and the Japanese- Investigations into the death of a Will bring Canton-Nanking retor Tokyo in an effort to compose Manchurian" forces at Kwantien. Japanese subject named Kisakulations to the brink of open 8100-Japanese differences in North Basaki and informed them that rupture.
China very careful consideration will be Reuter,
In the meanwhile the belief that given to any further information
the crisis is passing is encouraged the Japanese authorities may be
by the continued inaction of the able to communicate.
Japanese military authorities to gether with the reassuring state- ments of the Chinese leaders- Reuter,
Sasaki's body was found outside a cabaret, and it was, alleged by the Japanese authorities in pre- senting a verbal demand for a prompt investigation that he was murdered by a British soldier.-
The Japanese Embassy issued a
PEIPING MAYOR'S
STATEMENT
Uneasiness Allayed
Shanghai, June 2." Public uneasiness over events in
pence and order in those two pro-
authority. vinces, thereby disposing of the rumour of a possible abrogation of
statement, alleging that Sasaki North China has been allayed as was killed in a fight with a group result of a reassuring statement At a meeting of the Bocialist of British soldiers, who on the issued by the Mayor of Pelping, Mr. continue to pursue their separate Chinese and Japanese officials Party, M. Vandervelde to-day out night of May 26 had been con- Chin Teh-chun. lined the task of the new Govern-cerned in a series of assaults on have also issued similar state-plosion which partially wrecked a Other officials Investigations of the railway. ex- ment as a closing of the way to Japanese subjects in bars Fascism and extending the policy carbareta, resulting in injuries to
andments. of economies and renovation. four men and one woman. Beuter's Bulletin Service.
Reuter,
Japanese military train, The Hopel-Charhar Political However, the general situation in Council announces its intention of the North remains unchanged assuming full responsibility for Reuter
Three Japanese officers were killed and five wounded during the encounter. Union News.
ADVANCE ON CHENHUA
! May 30 June 2 -19-15/16 10-7/8 19-15/16 19-7/8
BRITISH MISSION TO ROME
Interview With Italian Dictator
London, June 2. Three members Parliament headed by Lord Mansfield, who re-. Tientsin, June 2. turned from Italy after interview- More than 500 volunteers are ing Signor Mussolini, stated that pushing southward towards Chen- Mussolini reiterated his desire for hun, according to urgent report cementing Anglo-Italian friend- received here. Tin Ju-keng, leadership and is waiting for a move finding it extremely difficult to regard to the matter. of the East Hopel bogus regime, is from the British Government in cope with the situation.
I duce is hopeful of an early. It is reported that large numbers restoration of understanding and of these volunteers are members friendship with Britain which has of the so-called "Toor-People's been marred by the Abyss'nian League,”
dispute Heuter's Bulletin Service.
Union News.
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