HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS
CABLES
DEMAND FOR STRONG ACTION IN FAR EAST MADE DURING DEBATE IN LORDS
SALVAGE OPERATIONS
ON THETIS
LONDON, Junë 13 (Reator)—' Replying to à question qua the Thetis yesterday in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister
"WE OUGHT TO DO EVERYTHING THREAT POSSIBLE TO ASSIST CHINA"-CECIL TO LIFE OF mentioned that salvage operations
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter) The Japanese invasion of China is being carried out with a ruthlessness which must be the subject of admiration of a cer- tain school in Germany, but which would be even impossible in Europe nowadays," " declared Lord Cecil, when the debate in the House of Lords on foreign affairs was. resumed yesterday.
"I should be glad if Lord Halifax would give us an assurance not only that he is sympathetic to China-I think everybody in the House is sympathetic but that he recognizes that we ought to do everything possible to assist China and drive back the Japanese invaders from her shores," continued Lord Cecil.
Legitimacy Of The Issue
"I imagine that Lord Halifax will agree that the controversy which is raging in the terrible war in the Far East is precisely the same controversy as is raging -fortunately not by war-at this moment in Europe.
"It is this broad question we have to settle: Is It legitimate for a country to make aggression on an- other country in order to carry out what it regards' as her material or even political interests; and, ought there to continue a right to make war on the part of any Sovereign State?
TRADITIONAL BRITISH TRADE
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* BRITISH
ENVOY
„Mould recommence in two or three
weeks.
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Lleut. Com. RT, Fletcher (Lab), amidst Opposition cheers, asked the Premier whether he WELY aware that public opinion expected the vessel to be raised and the ex-
SHANGHAI, June 13 (Reuter) treme feeling there would exist ự -Special precautions have there was any fallure, in view of been taken following the re- the success in raising the German ceipt of information by the warships in Scapa Flow. British authorities that an the Government also expected the
Mr. Chamberlain declared that
THE RIGHT attempt has been planned vesse: to be raised
TO RESORT
TO WAR
LORD HALIFAX'S. REPLY IN LORDS' .DEBATE
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)—In the course of his reply to the
against the life of the British .::
Three AssessÜTS Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr,
Subsequently, the Prime Minis- |ter announced that three« asses=" The Ambassador and his sors had been appointed to assist Secretary are now wearing Mr. Justice Buckhill at the Thetis bullet-proof waistcoats and inquiry. They would be Capt. bullet-proof glass has been George Cunningham Menzies, a fitted to the Ambassador's cat Submarine. Officer, Capt. Archi- and strong guards placed over bald Hamilton Ryley, one of the the British Embassy.
speeches made regarding the Far GERMAN & ITALIAN Lord Elibank said the post- "If that occurred, the trade of East during the debate in the tion in the Far East was worse Shanghai would decrease to prac-House of Lords, yesterday. Lord INTERVENTIONS IN
all the Halifax said: The Yangtze tically nothing because than ever. Valley, the traditional area Chinese would leave the Bettle-
Justien and Fairplay
Lord Davis said that mere de-
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SPANISH WAR
Germans
KOL
elder brethren of Trinity House. and Prof. Thomas Bertrand Abell, Professor of Naval architecture in Liverpool
Hainan & Spratley Islands
"It is quite true that in the Fari LONDON, June 13 Reuter- of British trade, was entirely ment as soon as possible and re-East arena we are witnessing a closed to us despite the fact pair to the interior. Any such step conflict of principles involving the Arising out of the recent state- as the occupation of Shanghai whole question of the right to regarding the participation of the ments in Berlin and Rome, re- that Japanese trading was would mean a vital blow not only sort to war. In these circum- carried on there all the time to Britain but to Australia. New states during the last two years, Spanish Civil War, a number of and Italians in the The currency and trade Zealand and Canada.”
It has been "the duty of His
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter-In restrictions
questions were directed at Mr. RA; were worsening Lord Elibank appealed to the
Majesty's Government to consider
Butler, Under-Secretary Yokohama Government to take action before what course of action was incum Foreign Affairs, in the House of replying to Mr. Wilfred Roberts owing
the House of Commons yesterday, to the Specie Bank creating a dollar it was too late,
bent on them and practical for
Commona yesterday.
(Lab), Mr. R. A. Butler, Under- of the same ́ value as the
them to sảopt.
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, sald National dollar and in insist-
China Problem
Government were aware from the information, the Island of Hainan ing wherever possible that it
"There is a case where it is pos; beginning having some success because, to import munitions was creditable,
terests are deeply engaged and considerable, scale, but Lord Halifax should have after all, Europeans have to taken the lead in responding to that we are not only serving the
Neither the German obtain a living.
Mr. Wellington Koo's eloquent ap-interests of China; but I think
Italian representatives had Dealing with the trade from peal at Geneva. The present Bri-those who know the China pro-indicated to the Non-Intervention was keeping in close and constant Shanghai to British ports and the tish policy destroyed the British blem best will hot be unwilling United States. Lord Elibank asked Empire's reputation for Justice to say that no form of British help Committee the information now touch with the French Government Government to take steps to en- and fairplay.. sure that Consular certineates be given for all goods to be exported from Shanghai to British ports.
clarations or sympathy were cheap.
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THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL;
HONGKONG HOTEL; REFUŊNK BAY HOTEL;
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL:
HOTELS
LIMITED.
In association, with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Poking
Attempt To Shoot Duchess Of Kent
CROWN CASE AGAINST WELDER'S ASSISTANT
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)—When Ledwedge Vin- cent Lawlor, aged 65, a welder's assistant living in- Walworth, appeared оп remand at Westminster charged with having in his possession, at Belgrave - Square, a firearm and ammunition with intent to en- danger life, or cause serious injury, to property, it was revealed to-day that he was charged with a similar offence on June 4.
Counsel for the Director of Pub- Hic Prosecutions, before describing the circumstances, said that that was the occasion when the window In Lord Harewood's house Was broken by a bullet. Pieces of lead were collected the following morn- ing in the dining room of the house and were examined by a gun
though they closely resemble the expert who would say that, al-
of Lawlor, "we cannot be definite cartridges found in the possession
that they are identical."
Describing the circumstances of
for the prosecution said that, a
JEWESS SENT TO GAOL FOR LIFE
Tension Increases In Palestine
JERUSALEM, June 13 (T/Ocean) ` -Tension between the British authorities and the Jews in Pales-
sened after a Jewess had been sen-
Mr. Butler said that the British that, according to Lord Halifax's the shooting on June 5. Counsel tine on Monday considerably wor- should be used... That was A small loan and allowing China sible to argue that British in-both sides was taking place on a there appeared to have been noj sitting on the top step, inside the Court Martial and the British that intervention by was only partially occupied, while married couple saw the prisoner tenced to lite term by the British
He understood that an Order in Council would sumce for that pur pose.
sailors
Japanese Truculence
could have been of more assis- tonce to China than that which enabled her to maintain the rea-
depended her economic strength." As regards the treatment which
COLONIAL EMPIRE sonable equilibrium on which
Rumour Denied
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"I
am
divulgea.
nor the ever
in the matter.
actual military occupation of the porch of a house, holding some- Spratley Group by the Japanese. thing which they thought to be a
He added that the Government piece of wood.
The prisoner aimed "at the corner of Belgrave Square, where the Duke of Kent's house is altuated, and fired. The only thing in the line of fire was the Duchess of Kent's car which was moving off and.“ fortunately.. was not hit.
Public Corporation
To Acquire & Operate Imperial Airways
LONDON, June 13 (Renter)—— The British Overseas Bill to establish a public corporation to acquire and operate Imperial Airways and British Airways i was published last night. The new corporation will be
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
AFFAIRS LONDON, June 13 (Reuter)-In interests in China are suffering at the House of Commons yesterday.the hands of the Japanese, Lord Coming to the far more serious Lieut. Com. R. T. Fletcher (Lab) Halifax "It is a very formid- side of the situation. Lord Elibank called the attention of the Primeable list. Indeed and reflects the drew attention to the great an- Minister to the recommendation extent of the British stake in xicty ameng British residents by Lord Halley that the standing China. His Majesty's Government throughout the East at the trucu-Parliamentary Committee for have not been indifferent to any) lence of Japanese soldiers and Colonial Affairs be established and one of these threats in any on
and he suggested that asked Mr. Chamberlain whether he of these urctions. In reprisal for the blockade of would constitute such a Committee. Tientsin, Japanese ships would be Mr. Chamberlain said that the
*sure Lord Elibank denied the use of Singapore and Colonial Secretary had been ex- Penang for goods in transit.
the difficulties with amining the whole machinery of appreciates That would be a perfectly legal carrying out colonial policy and which Government is confronted action under International law the possibility of bringing Parlia- but I can assure him there is no called the British Overseas Airways and, unless we were going to use ment into closer and more regular truth whatever in the rumour of Corporation, under which national ship's store-keeper. It is beliey- military force, we must use some contact with the affairs of the the withdrawal of troops from Interest and prestige will
regards the first and its statutory duty will be sata, but up to a late hour last action of that kind if we were go-Colonial Empire was not being Shanghai and, as
ships, the Commander-in-Chief of to secure full development, con-night no confirmation was obtain ing to counter what Japan was do-lost sight of. Ing in China to British nationals' Until the Government completed. the China Squadron has full an-sistent with economy of efficient of this. The deceased's remaina were interned at Happy Valley on consideration of the question as a thority to move them from place oversens air transport services.
Sunday... The Corporation will have the whole. he was not prepared to to place according to what may be
the needs of the moment,
monopoly of the subsidy as regards make a statement.
British overseas air service, but no monopoly for dying.
trade.
Inconceivable
Lord Ellbank alluded to re- cent cases of Japanese action against British subjects said said it was incopceivable that such a state of affairs should be reached in that part of the World He wondered when it was going to be stopped.
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"Just when all these cases are going on, there are strong rumours that one of the two battalions quartered in Shanghai, is being removed in September.
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NO CHANGE IN BRITISH Policy
If Force Is Used To-Day Those Who Use It Must
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LONDON, June 13 (Renter)-The Liberal member, Lord Mettistone, who confessed himself an unrepentant believer in appeasement, opened, the resumed debate on foreign affairs in the House of Lords yesterday.
Lord Stonehaven asked what concession Lord Halifaz was "We assumed heavy prepared to make regarding Colonies. responsibilities towards the native inhabitants of the territories involved,” he said.
come
There remains. competition for carriage of passengers and freight with the heavily subsidized air lines of other countries.
· £4,000,000 A Year The Bill provides for the subsidy to be payable to the corporation until December 1953. The total, amount for Any year may not exceed ££;; .600,000, lens., £190,000 marked until the end of 1943, for assistance to internal air. lines.
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The Corporation will consist of
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ed he is a native or St. Paul, Min-
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As far as is known, Mr. Camp bell had no kin in Hongkong, and [no word has been received from any relation although the news of his death has been cabled to
America.
Though the wrist watch on the dying man's band pointed to 5.15 o'clock when the body was found, the actual time of finding was close to 6 am. Co-incident with the unding of
District Commissioner informed the Jewish members of the muni- cipality that the British adminis- tration refused to accept the Jewish demand to appoint Jewish Mayor of Jerusalem.
The sentenced Jewess was found guilty of smuggling a timebomb in "a basket into the Jerusalem | Central Prison. -
No less than seven bomb - out--
The weapon was a 22 rifle of rages have occurred in and around
Tel-aviy and several telephone." German manufacture the stock boxes were destroyed and an Eng- barrel of which had been sawn off fish policeman was injured. The making accurate shooting impos- execution of an Arab irregular, sible. Twenty-one rounds of a-who had been sentenced to death munition for the gun, and ten airby Court Martial, took place at gun pellets were found on Lawlor, Akko on Tuesday morning. and when his lodgings were searched a thousand more pellets were found.
When told on June è that he would be charged, Lawlor re- - fused to make a written state- ment and said that the gin had jammed 'a few days ago." "I carried it about for several days when going to Buckingham Palace and Windsor. I wanted to
PRES, ROOSEVELT |SAYS GOOD-BYE TO HM. THE KING
NEW YORK, -June-13 (Beu» ter)-"Good luck, to you—AJI the luck in the world."" These, according to the New see the Dukes and Kings. I wrote York "Herald Tribune," were Pre- these addresses and the numbers sident Roosevelt's last words to the of 3 Belgrave Square and 32 Green King as he shook hands at the Street on the back of the firearms railway station last night. certificate because someone told me that they were the places where they lived."
Svidence was then called.
The President's eldest son, Mr. James Roosevelt, is reported to have wished. Their Majesties "à pleasant, voyage and no icebergs."
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SOVIET PREMIER'S SHARP REJOINDER
the body, it is alleged that as TO LABOUR MEMBER'S QUESTION
clothed in a robe and with her dishevelled hair blowing across her face, was seen deeing from the site of the accident, Imme- diately Mr. Box located an Indian
a chairman, deputy chairman and constable who called for an am- balance in which the deceased not more than fifteen members of the Corporation empowered to was removed to hospites, but he borrow, by the issue of airways died en route.
AT HOTEL His speech implied no change in stock, to provide the money re- Lord Cecil appealed for the re-
Mr. Campbell was last seen at
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battalions art hardly sufficient to guard the perimeter] of the Settlement and if one is withdrawn," the Japanese will cer-} tainly interpret it as showing a waning of interest on the part of the British Government on this] question and probably it would be an excuse for a seizure of the In- ternational Settlement as the Jan- establishment of the broad prin- British policy but was a frank st-uired to meet the purchase, price the Peninsula Hotel about 1 sq.m.
tempt by people here and else- of the transferred undertakings anese are trying to do in Tientsin ciple of the League of Nations,
Dealing with matters other than where to face realities. While and other capital purposes, aparte was seen to be in a sober con- the Far East, Lord Davis com-making no threats and concealing from any temporary excuse for the dition but was said to have had plained that Lord Halifax's speech no ulterior designs, Britain wanted on June & had created the impres- to make it quite clear that if force purpose of stock or paying on a few drinks, Police, however, alon that Britain was preparing to was used to-day, those who used make another cynical deal with it must count on being met with the aggressors.
and Amoy.
force.
Seizure of Shanghai "Botar as I can learn," con- tinued Lord Elibank, " It is not idie rumour that the Japanese: have the seizure of Shanghai in view," July 7, the second “Second Manicht anniversary of the war, in the “God forbid that the feel- dangerous date and' It will be ings of goodwill and respect of unwise to deplete the forces the American people won by at Shanghai. Strengthen the Their Majesties, should be diz- forces, send further, ships. in sipated by a second Munich!"⠀⠀ order to prevent the seizure if he said. SE such is contemplated..
Lord Harmisworth supported a "Buch action should be taken in policy of appeasement declaring consultation with the French and that Germany so farhad not American authorities. The Japan- challenged a single vital British ese seem to think that the best interest.
temporary loads.
The total sum outstanding at any time in respect of borrowings may not exceed £10,000,000.
ROYAL TOUR-IS NEAR CLOSE NEWCASTLE NEW BRUNSWICK,
Anglo-Soviet Relations "As regards the Anglo-Soviet negotiations it is neither prÒ- fitable nor possible at present to enter In detail on vaatteis which will be discussed by Mr. Strang in Moscow. Any en-June 18 (Renter)-The Royal tour gagement - undertaken with other Governments will be made public," said the Foreign Minister.
is nearing a close. Their Majes ties to-day left French Canada and the Royal train is now passing through New Brunswick to New
have been able to check up his movements from that hour until 430 am, when he was, supposed to bare left the Trocadero Hotel In Peking Road. However, Mr. Campbell's departure was mot noticed by the hotel clerk on duty at that hour. Da
- Friends of the deceased opined that Mr. Campbell, was particular in his attires, But he was found in shirt sleeveR although he was wearing a cont the previous evening, It is reported that his jacket
REGARDING PROLONGED DELAYS
LONDON, JUNE 13 (REUTER) IN THE HOUSE OF COM- MONS YESTERDAY, THE PRIME MINISTER JUMPED TO HIS FEET AND EXCLAIMED, "DE DALTON IS VERY OFTENSIVE IN "HIS SUGGESTIONS,” when after Mr. Chamberlain had said that he had nothing to add to his previous statement regarding the negotiations with Bassia, Dr. Hugh Dalton (Lab) asked whether the Premier realized that the long delays in reaching an agTNO. -ment with the Soviet were causing disquiet.
DR. DALTON ADDED: ARE NOT THE GOVERNMENT
·SPINNING ⠀ OUT TIME. UNTIL THEY CAN WRIGGLE BACK TO THE MUNICH, POLICY? It was this latter suggestion which brought Mr Chamberlain's sharp rejoinder.
The Premier added: "I see no state the conditions essential to reason why delays should be at justify confidence that a world tributed to His Majesty's Cover- ment (Ministerial cheers).
Mr.
settlem
would secure a real
of the outstanding in- tional problems.
Chamberlain said that in
World Conference Arthur Henderson (Lab) asked the Premier if he would the opinion of His Majesty's Gby- tras" ernment such a conference would
GOLD VASE RACE RESULT
only succeed if accompanied by i general feeling of confidence that all the participating governments sincerely desired a- intended to keep and the
LONDON, June 13 (Reuter) The result
the Gold Vase run undertakin to-day was as follows-1 Atout, the conference Maitre
Accord Parfait (100 to 6)3, Aurign (100 to 6) do their best to lous are in the Seventeen ran Won by four spirit of confidence a Insp. R. Chur-lengths, the same distance, se- only, succeed if the
mentalmade like end
None of the considerations men- castle where a fleet of motor cars was later found in a young lady's tioned by Lord Stonehaven,re-is waiting to take the Royal party room. It is understood that police way of coping with the so-called Lord Halifax's Reply anti-Japan campaign in China is Lord Halifax replied that, the garding the Colonies was for a to Saint John.
have taken possession of his per- Rejoining the train there, they sonal papers found in his room at to take possession of the Chiness reason for his speech on June 8 moment absent from the Govera
was because the Opposition long ment's mind but he was not pre will travel to Cape Termentine the European YMCA
go chose that day for the debate. pared at this moment to add anywhere they will embark on a des The inv "Maybe it is seldom too early or thing to what had been said wy troyer for Prince Edward Island, hand of
Government on that question, Canada's smallest province. too late to speak the truth."
who are protected by foreign flags
as in Tientsin and Amoy, and that is apparently now contemplated in Shanghal
second and third
and