"REBUFF TO ITALY MIGHT MEAN WAR!"-PREMIER
"Britain Should Not Yield To
Pressure"-Mr. Eden
London, February 22.
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT assembled on Monday night to Is- ten to explanations of Mr: Anthony Eden's resignation as Foreign Secretary from Mr. Eden himself and the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.
Mr. Eden received a great ovation, constant cheers marking his speech. He said that the attitude of Italy towards. International problems, and to Britain in particular, was not such as to justify the opening of negotiations at this stage. He said Britain should stand Arm and not yield to pressure.
Mr. Chamberlain tried to justify his attitude by saying that he was concerned with the future and not with the past. He did not disagree with the view that Italy's action in the past had been un- satisfactory.
He added that a rebuff to Italy at this moment would result in intensification of anti-British feeling which might precipitate a war.
London, Feb. 21.
the
conversations began further pro- Mr. Neville Chamberlain, on en-gress
be made with the must tering the House of Commons, was Spanish problem. greeted with cheers from
"We must show not only promise Ministerial benches and with some but achievement." declared Mr.
Eden. boos from the Opposition.
Mr. Anthony Eden and Viscount He proceeded to say that there Cranborne both received a great was progressive deterioration in ovation. and.. for twO от three respect for international obliga- minutes there was cheering from tions. the Opposition and some parts of the Government benches:
This was the moment for the country
to stand firm. (Cheers). Į Mr. Eden said that on both per- The country should not plunge somal and, political grounds it was into negotiations unprepared and a most painful occasion. No man with the full knowledge that the would willingly sever the limbs chief obstacle had not been resolv- binding him with his colleagues ea because one party indicated
now..
·HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
23, 1938.
CANTON-HANKOW MORE THAN TEN GREEK STEAMER KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY!!
LINE BOMBED
Important Stations Attacked In Raid
Canton, Feb. 22.
A number of Japanese planes subjected the Canton-Hankow Rallway to a severe bombing dur- ing the course of an extensive air raid today.
ENEMY PLANES DESTROYED
Chinese Air Raid Success
LOOTED
Report Libelous, Says Japanese Spokesman
Shanghai, Feb. 22.
A statement in today's Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury that Hankow, Feb. 22.
Japanese marines boarded the The Chinese forces which have Greek steamer Anovathi on arrival been dispersed at the section of at Shanghai from Wenchow and were dropped the Felplag-Hankow Raliway north indulged in looting, is described as Scores of bombs at Kuntien. Pakong "and" Fayuen, of the Yellow River have fallen libelous by the Japanese naval which are all important stations back in two directions, ode body spokesman this afternoon.
retiring to south-eastern Shansi and the other towards the terrt- tory north of Loyang between the River and the southern border of
along the line.
The invaders, while
heading back towards the sea, were greeted by furious anti-aircraft are from the Chinese batteries as they pass- ed near the White Cloud Moun- tain, north of Canton-¿Central News).
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Canton, Feb. 22. While the city was asleep this morning, the Japanese staged, a dawn air raid.
Chinese sources state that eight machines flew over Bocca Tigris at 4.30 am, and were later heard over Whampoa, though there are no reports of any bombs being drop ped.
At Salchuen, a lone Japanese plane flew over at 5 o'clock and dropped two parachute nares, and, circling round again, dropped an- other. As no bombs were dropped the reason for this action is not
clear.
(Reuter),
LI
YACHT TRIP TO
and friends, but there were occa-that it was "now or never." sions when strong political con-
This was not an isolated issue victions must override all other
between the Premier and himself. considerations.
The issue on which he resigned Within the past few weeks, upen was whether conversations with one of the most important dedi- Italy should be opened, in Rome slons of foreign policy which did not concern Italy at, all there had Deen a difference between them in He added: "In my conviction, the altitude of the Italian Cofundamentals. ernment to International problems] There had been a difference in In general and this country parti-outlook and method. Unity in the cularly is not such as to justify Government should be restored at this course" (Opposition cheers). the earliest possible moment, sald
The ground. he sald, had in no Mr. Eden.
The former Foreign Secretary, respect been prepared, while pro- paganda against Britain by the concluded by saying there had Italian Government was rife been too keen a desire to make
He would terms with throughout the world.
others, rather than
of not advocate refusal of conversa- that others should make terms tions with any Government for the with Britain. There should not be una yielding to constant pressure. betterment of International derstanding, but before the Reme Cheers).
SURRENDER TO BLACKMAIL
Viscount Cranborne Intimated, ary 15, providing the offender re- was in the fullest agreement with
He added that the Italian Govern
mained in Austria.
that he had resigned because he
It could have done as guarantees,every word Mr. Eden had, spoken
ment had done none of the things
MANILA
German Leaves Shanghai
The
Shansi,
said. Japanese authorities, he are considering steps to deal with the matter. The spokesman, ex- plaining the recept seizure of the Anovath by the Japanese naval A strong force of Chinese troops authorities, said that the ship was has been concentrated at Meng-a chinese vessel which had been hsian immediately north of Lo-legally transferred" to Greek re- yang to meet any Japanese at-
gistry.
at this point...
the
tempt to cross the great waterway The spokesman recalled
Japanese declaration of August 25 "More than ten out of twenty 1937, wherein It was stated that
the airfield Japanese planes iri
the non-bona nde transfer of Chi- have been destroyed," says a Chinese ships after August 13 (when nese report describing a Chinese hostilities broke out in Shanghal! raid on the Japanese aerodrome would not be recognised. (Reu at Chienetao near Hangchow yes- terday morning.
Japanese warships near Woo- sung. the report adds, were also attacked but with what result it is not stated.-(Reuter).
OVERSEAS POSTAL RIFLE SHOOT
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Southern Rhodesia's
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BENEFIT OF
THE DOUBT
SILK STORE CASE CONCLUDES
Lengthy Hearing
"It is impossible for me to, con-
vince myself one way or the other.
and I am therefore bound by law to give defendant the benent of the doubt," remarked Mr. R. Ed- wards, at Central Magistracy yes- when he dismissed the terday.
charge against Lam Sum. manager of the Shee Cheong Company. of stockings to the value of $1,377 having fraudulently obtained silk from the Britannia Silk Store by means of a cheque which was later dishonoured.
London. Feb. 22. Shanghal, Feb. 22,
The Overseas .303 Full Range Chellden, a two-masted Postal rifle shooting match boat without any motors.
left 1937 for the Duke of Gloucester's Shanghal yesterday for Manila, Challenge
Cup and Lord Wake where it is expected to arrive in field's medals with 5.R. (B) rifes 10 days.
was won by Southern Rhodesia The yacht carries a crew of five with an aggregate of 1,120 points, and is commanded by a German, the Federated Malay States were H." Aurt, but It belongs to a third with 1.099 points, Johore
The prosecution was represented Frenchman. F. Bouvier, and is fiy-seventh with 1.070 points. Straits by Mr. M. A. do silva and Mr. J. Settlements fourteenth with 1.045 M. D'Almada Remedios defended. the French flag.
points. Hong Kong fifteenth with 1.022 points.
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The Chelldon is 48 feet long and
His Worship's judgment was as 27-ton displacement. It salled
follows: "After careful considera- Ave times to Nagasaki and, back The winner of Lord Wakefield's
tion of the whole of the evidence. between 1931 and 1935. During medals with S.R. (A) · rifles was
it is quite clear to me that the the Shanghai hostilities, it was again Southern Rhodesia with
vital point is whether the transac- caught above the Nantao boom 1,018 points. The Federated Malay tion was on December 29 or 30,
with
and was slightly damaged during States were second with 987 the bombardment of Minghong points. Hong Kong eighth with Repairs had just been completed. 920 points, Tientsin ninth -(Reuter).
916 points and the Straits Settic- ments fourteenth with 887 points.
(Reuter).
IMPROVEMENT OF SINGAPORE
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the matter to belleve, either of
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BADMINTON
NEW
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Badminton Open
"
A.D.C. PLAY'
PREMIERE TONIGHT
A most successful dress rehgar-
which is extremely probable. I The second block of matches in sal gives promise of a brillant am quite satisfied by defendant's the Colony
performance of the Hong Kong way of giving evidence that he has Championships were decided at A.D.C. production "French With no great capacity for truthful the Taikoo Club last night, results out Tears" which has its premiere.
I don't consider his being very much as anticipated.
at the China Fleet Club Theatre
statement that the cheque was
Except for the singles encounter tonight at 9.15.
An audience of soldiers and" given on December 23 as very between S. W. Clark, of the Free
Lances, and N. A. E Mackay, of sailors who were admitted to the There 15 the bill dated the Kowloon Tong, which the former rehearsal gave this amusing and 29th, however, and the explana- won after a hard-fought tussle, all witty play an uproarious reception. tion which has been given by the games were inclined to be rather friendly hockey match Prosecution to explain it away is one-sided.
not conclusive. on the Navy ground. King's Park. yesterday. H.M.S. Thracian beat a team from EMS. Rorqual by three goals to one.
Britnel, Wilson and Nicholls netted for the winners and Con- roy for the Rorqual...
The teams were:
In a
tions would be regarded not as a render to blackmali (Loud cheers), and to enter into official conversa- Sir John Simon, replying for the contribution to peace, but a sur
Singapore. Feb. 22... Foreign Office. Informed the House Secondly, the Government had
The Municipality of Singapore of Commons that he had been in-been reconstructed. Herr Seyssin has proposed the issuing of a 94, formed from Austrian sources that cuart as Minister of the Interior 000.000 three per cent, loan for the the main points of the Berchtes and Security would be the only re-improvement of sewerage and the gaden agreement were that the presentative of National Socialism electricity supply for the island-played Austrian Chancellor would take in the new Cabinet apart from Reuter Bulletin). far-reaching conciliatory measures Herr Schmidt, who was a member with a view to furthering internal of the last administration; pacification in Austria, while on Thirdly, cases of public officials the other hard Germany rea!fim-who would be deprived of persions éd continuance of the Austro-Ger- were to be re-examined: man agreement of July 1936 and Fourthly. Austrian National 80- renewed her assurance of non-ir-cialists would be legally permitted tervention in Austrian domestic to Indulge in political activity within the framework of the pat- riotic front.
afairs.
♫
AUSTRIAN ISSUE
SUGIYAMA SEES EMPEROR
Tokyo, Feb. 22. General Sugiyama, War Minis-
Rorqual
Gibbs;
HMS. Rorqual:-Duffy: Gosling, ter. who is proceeding to Kayama Churn; Mainey, Potter. by car was this morning received East. Conroy. Blair, Gardner and by the Emperor in the Imperial Jordan.
Sir John Simon pointed out that
Villa General Sugiyamia submit- H.MLS. Thracian:-Murfin; Cop- The following measures he said, the Austrian Constitution of 1934 ted reports to His Imperial Ma-pelstone, Barry: Fowls, Britnell; had also been taken by the Aus- remained unchanged, and it was trian Chancellor:
announced that measures, would Jesty on "the shake-up" of Regu-Wilson, Brabih, Aswith. Nicholls
lar Army personnel-(Reuter).
CABLE AND WIRELESS
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Firstly a general "amnesty was be taken in Germany designed to declared covering all political exclude interference by German offences comittitted before Febru- party officers In Austrian affairs.
CHAMBERLAIN'S DEFENCE
The Prime Minister then "moved the adjournment amid ministerial cheers,
TRAFFIC INDEX
and Pokinhall.
The Index number 71.5 for Janu- ary, 1938. representing the es goal all.
receipts from
Any agreement would be sub-timated monthly mitted to the League of Nations for its agreement.
Tas one
It is impossible for me to con-
vince myself either one way or the other, and I am bound by law to give the benefit of the doubt to defendant.
"I would like to add,” continued His Worship. "that I hope a situa- tion will not again arise when trial of this nature. in which
protracted for a whole month."
Results were as follows:-
S. W. Clark beat N, A. E. Mackay
15-5, 7-15, 17-14.
G. A Smith and F. Kwok beat F. Tsang and J. A. Chen 13-12, 115-6.
J. L. Anderson and Miss M. Griffiths beat A. Keown and Miss Cunningham 15-1, 15-6.
CORRESPONDENCE
BEE'S EFFORTS
APPRECIATED
(To the Editor, The Hong Kong
Daily Press") *** W Sir-Referring to letters pub......
P. K. Hul and Miss Ullan Khoolished in your paper of the 21st there are five hearings all told, is beat A. Is Fisher and Miss M Instant under the heading, "ÇİVİ- llans and the Bervices," I would like to express my..deep apprecia- tion to "Bee" for his effort in ar- ranging a meeting with "A Naval Petty Omeer.”
Mr. Silva: Your Worship will of course not impute any personal blame to me.
"I hope that in future when it
Worship.
H
Ribeiro 15-2, 15-10.
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COLONY TENNIS
TOURNEY
A. Chan and H, Chan Bye. `O. W. Sewell and T, C. Monaghan
is likely, and when the prosecu-
I for one shall look forward to
tion
Owing to the accidental omission further contributions under the can foresee the necessity, they will ask for two or three of one of the entries from the ori-same heading and, if possible, I days, preferably en bloc," said His iginal draw for the Colony's Tennis would like to meet "Bec" to dis
Open Doubles Championship, the cuss the matter to see if he has the", Mr. Silva: Your Worship will re-draw has had to be re-drawn, and same views as I hold.
Thanking you for your valuable collect the statement I made to 1s changed as follows:
Luk the Court in connection with the.
Ding-cheung and Wong space.
A Civillan (HEVDC.). frst hearing. At that stage I did Shiu-wing Bye.
Hong Kong, Feb. 22-1938.,- not even know of the existence of As regards
"Bee may arrange this meeting · four of my witnesses. the other date when the prosecu-Bye.
by communicating with the Dally Wel Chung and Pang Ol-lam Bye. Press-Editor.] ilon ran out of witnesses, five
H: Owen Hughes and T. A. Pearce= were heard. one of whom proved to be absolutely negatory.
Your Bye,
Leisen Low, and Peter U. Bye. Worship will therefore see that if
A. C. I. Bowker and W, M. Bar- In a football match played that fifth person had been in yesterday
Boys' position to give his evidence, we ton Bye.
would have carried on later before an adjournment. In any case 1Bye.
YMC.A. DRAW Though fielding a depleted team the YM.C.A. held the HQ Wing, Middlesex Regiment, to a draw im a hockey match at King's Park yesterday. The SCOT
There was no score at half. traffic as related to the compar- time. Ten minutes towards the able traffic in the year 1928, has anal whistle. Hymas managed to Just been issued by Cable and score for the soldiers. Mr. Chamberlain said that Mr.
The Italian Government had ac-
Wireless, Ltd. Eden's decision had come with a cepted the formula concerning the
equalised for the YMCA These index numbers, issued shock as the event was extremely withdrawal of volunteers from painful to them all.
Spain and the granting of belli-monthly, have provided a valuable indication of world trading "and gerent rights. (Opposition laught-
commercial activity. For that purpose, the working day average of comparable receipts for 1929 School defeated the Ella Kadoorile the index 100.
School by nine goals to all.
LORD PERTH RETURNING
TO LONDON
WIN. FOR D. B. S..
'the' "Diocesan
Bartlett
ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. "I have always taken the viewer). that the Italian position in Abys- Mr. Chamberlain' added; "I am sinia' could only be formally justi-not here to say that the action of fled if it was found to be an es- Italy in the past has been satifac- sential factor to any general ap- tory to me, but I am concerned
CROSS-COUNTRY peasement," declared the Premiler, with the future and not the past".
After stating that the differences (Cheers).
RUN RESULTS London. Feb. 22. between Mr. Eden and himself be-
The Premier wound up the de-
The British Ambassador to Rome, came acute on February 18, Mr. bate. He said that assuming the
HQ Wing won the Middlesex Chamberlain, said he was content Italian assurances were not to be Lord Perth, is expected to arrive
Begiment Inter-Company Cross- that a rebuff to Italy at this mo- relled upon, then there would be here on Thursday.
with Conformably
Run which the - an- | Country
Was held ment would result in an intensi-no agreement.
nouncement made by the Premier, yesterday afternoon. fication
feeling of anti-British
"It is negotiations, not an agree-Mr. Chamberlain, in the House of The results were as follows:-- which might rise to the point In
1. HQ Wing: 2. "C" Coy.: 3. which war between them might ment, which we are proposing at Commons yesterday. Lord Perth
this stage, and if agreement comes will receive necessary instructions D Coy. 4. "A" Coy.; 5. “B” become inevitable.
He had formed Count Grandi at a later stage, it will not be an in view of the Anglo-Italian pro- Coy..
The Individual winner was Pté today that the British Govern- agreement on the terms which an-posed parleys.
The Ambassador will return to Tarrant, of HQ Wing: ment was ready to begin conversa-other country might impose upon Mona immediately with Rome, and us, but one that is acceptable to Rome as soon as possible in order The prizes will be distributed that no settlement could be agreed us."
"to which did not include a settle-
ment of the Spanish question,
Ca
The debate was adjourned with- out a vote.--(Reuter).
a
R. B. Bulpin and F. A. Fowler
did not anticipate that the wit- 8. A. Rumjahn and H. D. Rum- nesses would be got through solahn Bye. quickly, particularly in view of the F. V. Harrison and W. Sander lengthy cross-examination by the Bye. defence over an earlier witness. Ma Nal-kwong and Li Kwan- I will make a note of Your Wor- hing Bye. ship's remarks, however.
1
OSAKA-MUKDEN PHONE NOW IN OPERATION
Leong Ping-chiu and Marsland Bye.
E. C. Fincher and W. C. Hug Bye.
8. A. Hussain and S. 8. Hussain Bye...
..
J. W. Leonard and George Choa Bye.
A. Crawford and G. C. Burnett Bye.
Paul Kong and Lee Wai-tong Bye.
Ip Cho-fang and Lui Kwai-fan Bye.
Pay 14. Cdr. R. A. Rump and FI. Lt. Watt Bye,
Major L. A. Newnham and Major F. T. Baines Bye.
Taui Wai-pui, and Taul Yun-pui Bye.
Ng Kam-chuen, and P. F. Choy Bye.
I. Agafuroff and J. Pengelly Bye. T. E. Wheble and J. A. H. Dou-
O. E C. Marton and D. B. Evans glass Bye...
M. W. Lo and M. K. LA.
Mukden Feb. 2215 | Bye. After a successful test, the long- heralded telephone service between Wis opened
Mukden and Osaka
“A. V. Gosano and A. V. Remedios Byon
N. W. Dinsey and P. Delane Bye,.- HA, Barros and J. Gonsalves Bye.
D. K. Leung and. B. Szetc.
A Warr and W. A. Zand,
of.
FH Kwok and 8. W. Liang, › Capt LJ O Loch and J. M Tomlinson BJ.
Wang Fook-nam |Ping-yeung" Bye,
to open conversations with the after the Boxing Finals of the yesterday with... an exchange of
tomorrow messages between the mayors Italian Foreign Minister, Count Middlesex Regiment. Clano.-(Transocean).
night.
the two cities---(Reuter-.
and
Cheng