WATCHWORD OF FASCIST YEAR IS "PEACE"
Anniversary Of March
On Rome
Rome, October 28.
The watchword of the sixteenth Fascist year beginning to-day would be peace" declared It Duce when addressing two hundred thousand Fascists at the Mussoll ni Forum on the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the Fascist march on Rome.
Il Duce said that the word "peace" which was used and abused by reactionary and so-called democracles would resume Its profound human meaning when used by us who fought and are ready to fight again.
MUSSOLINI
Signor Mussolint reviewed Fascist achievements during the past fif- teen years and which culminated in the re-birth of the Empire of Rome, accomplished with taking a single square metre from the em- pire of other nations. With the mentioning of Colonial clauses by name, Il Duce announced that "the absurd clauses of peace treaties must be revised and great people like Germany must have its right- ful place in the world."
In honour of the anniversary. newspapers in Italy were allowed the issuing of eight pages from to-day until Saturday. Six pages were only allowed by a recent decrce owing to the scarcity of newspirit i Reuter' Bulletin Service.
PEIDING
Knock Knock!
Who's There?.
Japanese!
Japanese What?
Japan-Is-Friendly!
("North China Daily News"). By Samjou.
FOREST FIRE IN PALESTINE
Incendiarism Alleged ·
Jerusalem, Oct. 28.
LOAN RUMOURS DENIAL
London: Oct. 28. Rumours that British banks are
Thousands of trees in the Bal-prepared to grant-Italy a loan for four Memorial Forest in Palestine
A were burnt by a forest are which, it is stated was started by incen- diarism-
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
the. economic development of Ethiopia are emphatically denied in city, circles here.- Truancean Newe Service.
GOVERNOR TAKES OATHS
OF OFFICE
FULL ASSEMBLY PRESENT
Hong Kong's new, Governor. Sir Geoffry Northcote, EC.M.G. took the oaths of office in the Council Chamber yesterday in the pre- sence of a full assembly of members of the Legislative and Execu tive Councils,
The simple but impressive cere- mony was watched by a large gathering among whom were:
Lady Northcote, the Rt" Rev. Bishop H Valtorta, the Rt. Rev, Bishop R. O. Hall and Mrs. Hall, Mrs A. W. Bartholomew. Lady MacGregor, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. Dicken, Air Vice- Marshal A W. Tedder. Wing- Comdr. W. A K. Dalzell and Mrs: Dalzell, Mrs. N. L. Smith, Lady Pollock, Sir William Hornell, Mr. D. J. Bloss (new Vice-Chancellor of the University), Mra, R. E Lindsell, Mra. 9. Caine, Miss R. Alabaster. Mrs. R. M. Henderson, Mrs. T. H. King, Mrs. J. B. Newill, Mrs. E H. Williams, Mr. J. A. Fraser, Mr. W. J. Carrie, Mrs. B. C. K Hawkins, Mrs. D. J. Valentine, Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mrs. J. J. Paterson,
Ms. Li Shu-fan, Mrs. Leo D'Alma- da e Castro, Jr., Mrs: E. David- son, Mrs. R. A. C. North, Lieut.- Cemdr. and Mrs. N.. de G. Way- meuth,
Accompanying His Excellency were the Chief Justice, Bir Atholl Macgregor, and Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell in their full legal regalia. The notice of appointment was read by Mr. B. C/K. Hawkins, Clerk of Councils and the Gover- nor read out the oaths as they were handed to him by the Chief Justice. When the documents had been duly signed, a salute of 17 guns was fired. from the Murray Parade ground, followed by the National Anthem.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1937.
JAPANESE
NOTABLES REPLY TO CRITICS
NO INTENTION TO ATTACK
Who Began The Hostilities?
London, Oct. 28, Prince Tokugawh and other Japanese notables, in reply to the "Times" and other critics of their letter regarding who began the hostilities in Shanghai, insist that the Japanese forces in Shanghai on August 31, were only 3.500 blue jackets including the 1.000 who were landed on August 11.
"In view of this tremendous dis parity between this force and the Chinese troops who outnumbered the Japanese bluejackets by ten
to one, it cannot be seriously sug- gested that the Japanese were the attackers."..
to This brought the ceremony
an end.
that the
asserts The letter Japanese Consul on August 13, after desultory fighting had brok-
PROTECTION FOR BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY
Quota For Short Films
London, Cet. 28.
The Cinematogrph Films Bill was presented in the House of Commons yesterday and the next. following closely on the July White- Faper is being issued to-day. The Bill", continues the protection afforded to the British fim pro- duction industry by the Cinema- tograph Films Act of 1927.
Purt, une of the Bill provides that renters of films must acquire and exhibitors must show a certain
Proportion of British films annual- ly for a further period of ten years,
This quota increases during the ten year period by stages from 15 to 30 per cent. for long films and rom.10 to 20 per cent. for short films. The Bill introduces for the first time a separate quóta far short films.-
British Wirsten
en out in the Hongkew area, en SHARP BURST
deavoured, through the medium of the British, American, and French Consuls; to arrange а mutual Sino-Japanese withdrawal.
"No reply was received by the Japanese Consul, but the fact that such a proposal was made is decl sive proof that there was no in- tention to attack"-
Beuter
PEIROUKANG, QUINSAN
BOMBED
Seochow, Oct., 28: Peihoukang. about 30 miles east of Souchow, and Quinsan on the Nanking- Shang Railway, were the scenes of seycre bombings by Japanese planes yesterday, ·
At Peihoukang several huge fires were started by incendiary bombs dropped by sixteen' ralders, whlist at Quinsan large numbers of bombs were rained in the suburbs. One Japanese plane was brought Chinese anti-aircraft down by. shells at Chingyangkang, south of Sonchow. The three occupants were injured during the crash.- Central Nema "
JAPANESE PLANES RAI SOOCHOW
Saochow, Oct. 28: In. eight Flights to Soochow to-day Japanese planes rained bumbs upon the railway station and sprayed ma chine-gun bullets upon the city. However, negligible damage was incurred.
Handbills of a preposterous na- ture were distributed over the city during one visit. Central News,
PROSPERITY IN BRITAIN
London, Oct. 28. Further Indication ör Britain's prosperity is provided by the Sep- tember retal? trade report, The value of sales last month wps. 8.6 per cent higher than in Septem- ber. 1036. This in turn was 4.5 per cent higher than in Septem- ber, 1935. Last month's tcrease is the largest since May when the figures were affected by. Corona- The value of tion expenditure. retail stocks at the end of Sep- tember was 7 per cent higher than It was the largest a year ago. Increase since the statistics were first compiled British Wireles
PERIOD OF TRADE EXPANSION
Not Come To An End
London, Oct, 28 The debate in the House of Commons on the Address to the Throne was continued last night and will be resumed to-day, The Government social policy was under discussion last night and in winding up the debate the Minister of Transport, Dr. Burgin, re minded the Labour Party critics that greatly increased suins were made available for social reforms than ever before.
In 1831 the amount pent was £171,000.000 and in 1937 - it was £219 030,000 in spite of the bur dens of debt and rearmament. There were, he added, one million more citizens In employment than in 1991.
Referring to comments on the rise in cost of commodities be said a reasonable rise in wholesale" prices of primary commodities was a desirable feature. One of the advantages that had accrued In the last six years had been the steady climbing back to remunera-
tive prices for planters, and OF ACTIVITY growers. The Government did
London Stock Exchange
London, Oct. 28.
A sharp burst of activity occur- red at the opening of the London Stock Exchange this morizing fol- lowing news of lower margin re- quirements on Wall Street. Inter- national issues · especially com- manded attention and prices in other sections hardened sympathe tically,
Well-informed quarters are of the opinion that lower margins on Wall Street-should at least induce more stable conditions than those witnessed during the past six weeks in both stock and com- modity values and satisfaction is derived from the fact
that the United States authorities are fully alive to the dangers of a protract- ed stock market decline,
of
not believe that the period trade expansion had come to an end. All the evidence reaching the Government was to the contrary effect- British Wireless
NITRIC ACID
Order For Increased Output In Japan
Tokyo, Oct. 28. Nitric acid factories of Japan have been ordered to. increase their output to their fullest capacity. This is understood to be due to the demand for nitric acid for use in connection with the hostilities in China. Renter's Buletin Service.
FOREIGN WOMEN IN SHANGHAI
To Aid Chinese Wounded
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Nevertheless, it is pointed out, the slump originated from causes
Shanghai, Oct. 20: Over 300 which high margins only accen-
British, American, French, Ger- tuated such as declining steel mill man and Russian women leaders activity. It is the opinion that tu Shanghai were entertained at a the long range trend of Wall | special reception this afternoon Street is inextricably bound up given by various Chinese women's with the future coursè of American | organisations. industry the prospects of which The foreign women pledged, to are viewed by London with moder- ate optimism despite, as the "Financial News" points out, the fact that
President Roosevelt's ..campaign for curtailment of expenditure can hardly be regard ed ps a helpful factor in this connection. Reuter.
REPUBLIC OF JAPAN WILL SEE END OF WAR
7.
Paris, Oct. 28.
A suggestion has been made that ir China can continue to resist the Invader it may be a republie of Japan which will see the end of the war is made by Madame Tabouls
writing In "Oeuvre." The writer asserts that this can be ascertained from private letters of certain big Japanese statesmen
-Beuter.
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continue to raise funds for the wounded' Chinese soldiers and re- fugees. They also unanimously adopted a resolution to cable the International Women's, Federation to support the Nine-Power Treaty.
-Central News.
TOWN NEAR NANKING-
SHANGHAI LINE BOMBED Nanking, Oct. 28: Six Japanese planes flying along the Nanking- Shanghai railway line to-day re- Teased a number of bombs on Pin- nitchen near Tanyang, about 50 miles east of Nanking. The de tails of the attack are not avail- able Central Nein, ›
FIRES RAGING IN CHAPËI Shanghai Oct. 28: Although a number of fires have burned out, there are still vast areas in the Chapel districts still in flames to- night. The smoke, and flames are valble from the French Concession and International Settlement areas Central News.
Another picture taken on the arrival yesterday of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Groffes Northcote.
(Photo. Cheng, Studio),
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CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL MEETING
Japan Not A First
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Class Power
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These buildings were both in and out of the war zones and it, whe added that the damage was dope
Intentionals though none of these places, shel- tered any troops.
Service Membership deliberately, and
Reduction
REGRET EXPRESSED
Regret was expressed by Mr. A. R. Brown when he presided at the annual general meeting of the Camera Cluby held at the Ballory" and Boldiers Home läst evening, regarding the reduction in Service members owing to the uncertainty of the movements of troops and Naval units in Hong Kong,
حمدي
The attitude of the Chirieac people at the present time may be summed up-from the following statement, made by the combined Chambers of Commerce in Chine to the American Chambers:
"The Chinese are united in this' struggle against the Japanese who are invading the country under the pretext that China, has accept- ed. communion China has not accepted communism... On the other hand the communists have rallied to the support of China. placing themselves under the orders of the Central Government
The Chairman said, in part: It is customary for us to review briefly the last season's work, the highlight of which was of course, our Annual Exhibition, held in at Nanking". March last. To this event we can all look back with satisfaction, for ships and units. It is your 'Com- it was indeed a pronounced suc-¡ mittee's frin conviction that a cess, and we record our, deep sense Club such as this, and sitsiated in of appreciation to the organisers the Sailors and Boldiers' Home and judges. This success was also fulfil a real need-amongst Service due in no small degree to the Men, providing as it does for de- assistance and support of the veloping knowledge of a useful various local Firms who are in- and fascinating 'subject, either for terested in the Photographic pursuing as a hobby, or at a later Trade, and to whom we accord date, taking it up as, a profession our sincere thanks.
At a recent, meeting, your Com-" THANKS EXPRESSED
initter examined closely this ques We also desire at this point to tion of membership, but decision. thank the General Committer of for our activities this winter has the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home, been deferred in view of the pre- who grant us the free use of dark sent annual meeting. *** room with electric supply, and Certain plans have been made also the use of this Quiet Room for the coming winter,”“”, but is for our meetings. With our everything depends on the sap- thanks to the General Committee port from Members it is ~ first : I couple on your behalf, the name necessary for us to take stock of of Mr. E W. Fielding, our Honor-our position in this respect ary Secretary. We are glad to say that our financial position, at the end of last season was such that your Committee found it possible to make a grant of $60 towards E. W. Fielding. the clearing of the Extension Debt The following in forthcoming on this building, in which part our lectures have been arranged to Dark Room is situated. A
take place at the 8. and 8. Home; Progress during last season was ·H. Nocht (Camera design, lenses mainly confined, to improvement and shutters); E. Lacer Treat and additions to equipment, and ment of Enlargement papera); R we are now in the happy position Hall, (Night Photography (Pford of possessing almost everything we Lantern Lecture); 8, Simpson require. In view of this fortunate (The Chemistry of Photography); state of affairs, it is with regret "Nocht (Bromide enlargements); that we have to record a serious R. Hall Handwork on Bromide reduction in the number of our paper); AE von Kobza-Nagy. Services Members, due to the dif- (Finishing and mounting ficulties caused by movements, of prints); and Mr. Beidler.
Officials elected for the ensuing year were as follows:
Messrs AR Brown, J, W Clarke, A JHUS, 6. A. Morgan: