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HONGKONG, Apart ; 1940
Britain, Wang And China
FOLLOWING what can only
be described as the ill- considered speech made by the British Envoy in Tokyo when he attempted to make out that a change in British policy towards Japan was to be expected-an impression which has been strenuously denied in British official quar- ters-Reuter appears to have been lured into committing the same unfortunate error in giving publicity to a total. ly misconceived view as ex- pressed by a political corres- pondent of the Dally Express. in connexion with the British attitude towards the Wang regime. This writer, no doubt
his
from cue
Sir taking Robert Craigie, hastily jump- ed to the conclusion that British policy would not be hostile towards the puppet administration which was set up in the North over the last week-end.
THE BRITISH GOVERN- MENT has repeatedly, and in strong terms, defined its at titude towards the develop ments in China and has based Its opposition to according any support to the make-shift set-up in Nanking on two fundamental considerations- frstly, the insecurity to British interests which the puppet authority will entail and, secondly, that it is for the Chinese themselves to choose their own government
instead of nawng any pseudo
MISS AI LIEN TAI
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THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST HONGKONG GIRL--AND THE FIRST CHIN ESE—to be felevised belongs to. Miss Al-lien Tal, who, after studying dancing and giving, performances in England and Europe for the past nine 'years, has gained a very high reputation for her interpretative Chi- nese dances.
Miss Tal first appeared in a television programme at the B.B.C. in 1933. together with Augette Foret and Frank Drew, and early last year was chosen to represent Hongkong in an Empire television programme.
MISS AT-LIEN TAI
LETTER CARRIER
JI
CAUGHT
A fine of $20 was imposed on TAM
48, travelling Chuen, trader, when he pleaded guilty before Mr. R. Edwards at the Cen- tra] Court yesterday to a charge of breach of the Defence Regula
tions..
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Tam was found in possession of 12 letters for conveying out of the Colony by means other than through the General Post Office. when he was searched at the Tung On Whart, Connaught Road Central on Sunday.
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Men with the B. E. F. may have
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"Blutter" by telegram on racehorse in England under the scheme of telegrams to and from
the B. EF. The decision would rest with a man's commanding officer and the telegram censorship.
administration foisted оп "them by those in the pay of their aggressors. For any po litical writer, therefore, to assume that there will be cordiality in the dealings with those British interests, which are compelled, by circum- stances, to come into contact with the renegade authorities in North China is foolish and shows a complete ignorance of the principles for which The Daily Express political corres- Britain has always stood in the Far East conflict,
MISCONCEIVED OPINION
LONDON, April 1
(Reuter)-
Wang
ard
ponden; says that the British Government would not withdraw THE BRITISH GOVERN- Its diplomatic recognition of the MENT, along with the rest of Chuang Kai-shek Government nor the world, would undoubtedly give recognition to the be glad to see an end of the Ching-wel "Government," but this present hostilities in China, does not mean that there will be hostilities which have dragged hostility towards the latter on now for close on three if there is any prospect of a move years with. no appreciable-which may end the Sino-Japanese gain whatever to the aggres- conflict on fair terms British sors and with an undoubted diplomats will co-operate. strengthening of the Chinese
It is regarded as possible that will to resist. There is every establishment of the new "govern reason to believe, therefore, ment" will soon lead to peace that the British Government moves by Japan. will co-operate towards bring- ing about a termination of
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the conflict, but-and here
Gunner Leslie Buckley, RA, ap-
peared before Mr. H. G. Sheldon at the Central Court yesterday n a charge of assault,
He was found guilty and was
here must be on "Fair Terms."
Recently returned to Hongkong Miss Tal proposes to record by means of
the new methods of "dance writing" the movements. of the Chinese classical dances and also to compose a number of dances interpretating the spirit. of Modern China.
DEVOTED TO ART
Whlist in England, besides as- sisting at numerous concerts in
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1940.
Group photograph taken after the first communion and confirmation at St. Teresa's Church, Kow- loon Tong on Sunday morning. Seated, third from left in the front row, is the Right Rev. H
Valtorta, Vicar-Apostolic of Hongkong. 4.
aid of Chinese charities organized OUT OF THE TWO-YEAR PLAN FOR
by
the China Campaign Com- mittee, Miss Tal devoted herself to her art seriously. An appre- ciation of her displays drew from the art critic of the New States- man and Nation the following: "The evening's reward was Al-len Tal. To what seemed a plain- tive Tartar melody, she danced. before her seventh century em-
peror, a strange meditative in- ward dance, humming the tune to herself and making classical and exquisite gestures with her long sleeves and her hands о see her was to participate, for a moment. in the exaltation 01 good art of whatever country and century."
DANCES OF PEOPLE
After obtaining a foundation in the classical ballet. Miss Tai found her genre in the dances of her people.. and It is with the. view of devloping herself that she has returned to China. Be- fore leaving England, she was dance composer at the Embassy and Mask Theatres, a member of the Ernest and Lotte Berk Group. and of the Dance Centre in Lon- don.
Incidentally, the art of danc- ing on its theoretical side, was making steady progress in Eng- land, and as a result of the el- forts of enthusiasts the celebrat- cd Dartington Hall Trustees awarded exhibitions and scholar- ships to dancers of outstanding merit. Miss Tai spent a year at Dartington Hall as a member of the Jooss Ballet for study under
their leading teachers Jooss and Leder.
It is learned that Miss Tal may shortly
appear in a display locally.
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Sir Walter Monckton On Censor's Aim
Sir Walter Monckton, Director- General of the Fress and Censor- ship Bureau, recently expressed his appreciation of the friendly relations he had with the, Press. Speaking at a luncheon of the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers in London, he said:
"If I had not got the friendliest relations with the Press they could make a fool of me every day and every night, pillory me in every paper and have me out in a week not that I would mind going back to the Bar in some ways
FRYING PAN AN ALLIED VICTORY
Trials Ahead
For Yonai
LONDON, Apr. 1 (Reuter)-A two-year plan for victory is given by the Economist which says that three things are needed an anvil, a fire and a hammer.
The anvil is the Allied blockade, "the fire is the pro- paganda in the cause of truth and the hammer the mil- itary force with which, when the time comes, we can. strike.
TOKYO, Apr. 1 (Reuter)- The Yonat 'Cabinet, which has successfully passed through All these are in existence the Diet, is now expected to and the proposed plan does devote its full capacity to the not Involve any drastic execution of its promised poli- changes in course but it does
Hungarian
cies along the lines of settle-require more ruthlessness in Premier On
ment of the China Incident. the blockade, more energetic The political ability of the mobilisation of our resources
Cabinet, according to observers, and that the peoples of the Final Peace®
Is expected to be indicated in world should be told that in- connection with the compilation
of the Working Budget for the activity does not mean im- 1940-41 financial year, about Apru potence, caution or cowardice. It should be stressed that "we the have a plan.”
progress of which should be made public
or May,
i
ters confronting the Government
Wang Ching-
RECENT VISIT
TO ROME EUDAFEST, Apr. 1
(Reuter)-
OBJECTION EXPECTED Among the major political mat-month by month so that we have Hungary will continue to regard it are, firstly the extension of re- an anchor for our hopes and the as her duty to set an example in cognition to the
Nazis may see the steady approach wel "regime"; secondly, the ad- of their ene Justment of relations with third powers interested in China; and thirdly, the perfection of Japan's, wartime economic system.
Objection to the compilation of the Working Budget is expected from some quarters and there is the likelihood that the Govern- ment will face some serious poll- tical difficulty in compiling it.
It is even admitted but the question will be the deciding fac- tor in the fate of the Cabinet.
The paper makes a number of surgestions in connection. with the democratle advances, " some of which may have to be held up during war time but whleb should nevertheless be planned now for peace.
serving European interests, said Count Teleki. Hungarian Prime | Minister, on his return today from
a visit to Rome.
Despite the strictly private chat- acter of his journey.
declared Count Teleki, it was only natural that he should meet *Bignor Mussolini and Count Clano, It.. also natural that any new deve- "BRAINS WILL WIŃ”.
lopment was not be expected. Colone Wedgwood, the Labour His visit had led no new, deve- M.P., expressed it as his opinion lopment in Italo Hungarian friend- that brains can win the war.
He ship which was the outcome of says he believes this wil be a natural conditions and needed no long war in the "course of which special agreements.
We will sit down and watch each "Relations between Italy and Dr. Li Hsueh-liang has been other. It will be won, not entirely Hungary are based on long-stand- selected by the Hongkong Branch
machines. by men and
but bying co-operation and are stronger of the Chinese Medical Associa-
wits. new ideas and
than formal undertakings, We criticism
tion to attend the fifth national which has a freer play in a free must keep two things in view:
conference of the Association at Kunming from April 2 to 4. "
MAJOR TRYON
Contrary to reports cireviating. in London, no immédiate changes in Government personnel are, ex- pected,
Ruidours that Major Tryuta, Postmaster-General," will res:gn
are without foundation. None of the Junior Ministers will be moved. according to present plans,
The question of the appointment of a Minister to co-ordinate the economic side of the national war
effort cannot, however, bedia-
country than in i state,
dictatorship peace of the moment and the peace to be established at the end of the great European struggle, This recalls the recent state-
Let us maintain peace of the ment of Mr. Lloyd George that moment for it would be harmful
the last war WE WOR elsm:
by crits
Gas For Vehicles Unrationed
to extend the European conflict. This is, at the, present time, to the common interest of European coun- tries.
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TRUE. CONCEPTION
"As for the final peace all nat tions which have a true concep- tion of their mission in the com- munity of European life should tend towards peace which would bring injustices. to an end" and which would enable European On the committee stage of the people to live loyally together.
"We must not" judge, events by Gas and Steam Vehicles (Excise
we
missed. The advisability of such an appointment is not ruled out, Duties) Bill Mr. Ellis Smith moved their value of the moment but since circumstances may arise a number of amendments design- from the point of view of general which would make the present converted to use homs-produced hope to ensure for people lasting
ed to reduce the duty on vehicles settlement by which means system of committees for economic fuel, in the House of Commons peace, satisfaction, and the; means:
co-o dination inadequate.
but they do not."
Explaining why weather reports are banned, he said: "I have had the
Was
He submitted that the Ministry of prosperity.". of Transport
discouraging Count Teleki said he was deep- rather than encouraging the use touched by the sincere affection: of producer-gas propelled vehicles. the Pope showed for the Fun- Pressure was being brought on Karlan nation. firing to send their goods by rail
In well-informed political circles name of Mr. Amery a good deal of correspondence is mentioned As
probable 2 decide to appoint a Minister. about hiding the fact that the choice if the Prime Minister should
DONATION FOR DUGOUT
rather than by road. Omnibuses Parents whose sons are wounded in the provincial areas ought to taken to France to see the men inducer gas so that better services ! the hospitals behind the battle could be provided at a time when lines. Already a speccial "parents" petrol was rationed.
CHUNGKING. Apr. 1 (Central) Mr. Nelson Johnson, United hotel has been reserved at the base. Mr. for the visitors by the British Red Secretary to the Ministry of Trans donated a sum of $500 for the Bernays, Parliamentary States Ambassador to China, has Cross, who are organising the port, said that the Government construction of common people'st scheme,
and those supporting the amend-air raid shelters in Chungking ments had the same objective of The money was sent to the
the political writer quoted by only made clear to the world mun has been shining so warmly Reuter struck the only correct the palpable weakness of the during this last month that we rote in his summing up of newly-established puppet rule have all taken our coats of and the developments--such a ter in the North, Wang and his are walking about in our shirt-in action with the B. E. F. will be be converted to the use of pro- mination of the hostilities plotters, who hold patriotism sleeves.
so cheaply, have established "I am advised by the depart The expression has only one themselves. The inauguration ments concerned that, if you give bound over in the sum of $25 for meaning which can be placed was disappointingly--to them formation about the weather
on it. Generalissimo Chiang lacking in enthusiasm and this country for some days on end, Kai-shek has throughout the time will undoubtedly show for a considerable period after troublous times which China what reward is in store for that. It may be five days or a lit has been experiencing during perfidy of those who have so cal expert can forecast with rea tle more, an intelligent meteorolo- three years of war unfalter-lightly forsaken their coun-sonable accuracy what the weather ingly declared that there can try's cause. The views of the is likely to be in the days that only be peace between China writer in the Daily Express is allow." and Japan when the invaders that the inauguration of the have completely withdrawn puppet administration will be
12 months.
The complainant, Pau Po-yu, a stall-keeper, sald she was selling oranges on Saturday when the defendant came up and took two oranges from her stall. She ask- ed for their return and the de- fendant struck her across
the
mouth. She repeated her request and was agiin assaulted. She followed the defendant", as made off with the oranges.
he
Her son blew the police whistle and an Indian
constable came
and arrested the defendant.
Buckley was also ordered to pay
$5 compensation.
KEEPING ENEMY GUESSING
"My job now is to see to it that, from her territories, restored followed by peace moves" by while I ensure and permit people her sovereign rights in those Japan. If these peace moves; to speak the truth as they see it, areas which they have usurp-when they are made, are to they leave out just those things ed by wanton aggression and have any effect and if they watch the enemy want to know.
A sentry at an anti-aircraft encouraging the use of producer Chungking City Government un- battery in East London fired at a gas as an alternative fuel for der a letter to Dr Wa Kuo- man who ran away when challeng- transport. The amendments sought cheng, Mayor of Chungking, who ed. Police are satisfied that the to provide further tax concessions has acknowledged receipt with man was not associated with "he for users of producer-gas,
thanks. I. R..A.
FIRMS RESPONSE It would be impossible in these days for the Chancellor of the already decided on manufacture. Germans always have the news Exchequer to take action which **These facts show that manu... recognised her independence are to be acceptable to the "We sit there not to prevent first. They do have some thing wid deprive him of, a substan- facturera are ready to respond to and integrity. Until these Chinese Government and the people" saying what they want to first. but when communique ti amount of revenue. One the needs of the situation and conditions are fulfilled then, Chinese people, who have tay, not to interfere between the comes out from one of our Depart-great inducement to conversion to that already we are in sight of the Chinese will defend their rallied to their leader's call, public and the truth, but to ments of State-I may complain gas propulsion would be the fact achieving a very real increase in war-ravaged land, much as they must be unconditional provide an ally which every honest that it is slow, but I have seldom that the fuel would be unrationed the production of gas-propelled they, too, long for peace and of any attempts to impose and patriotic Pressman welcomes had to complain, that it was not He believed that the opportunity vehicles, which is the objective of rest from the strife which Japanese influence, in
"We are there to help the public ["true" "
would be seized by both hands. both sides of the House."NO to get the truth and to help the has been brought to their form in China-these are the Press to do their patriotic duty of
"We must bear with a little
Answering a question, Mr Ber- "2 am informed by the Ministry Official circies categorically deny shores by an over-ambitious only peace terms which the giving the truth to the public gets from us can be relied upon there have already been 450 in- of the Government to ration coar slowness so that what the world of Mines, sald Mr. Bernays, "tha | naya said, “There is no intention. Japanese imperialism.
Chinese Government will be, without danger to the, State". as representing the truth, the quiries about this new apparatus, in this connection.” AFTER A SERIES of pro- prepared to meet from "People have complained to me whole truth, and nothing but the and the Department have reason The committee stage was con-- "tracted "delays, which have | Nippon.
that it is a strange thing that the | truth,"
to believe that some 20 firms have cluded.
LONDON, Mar. 31 (Havas)
rumours that Sir William Seeds,
at present on leave in Britain, will
soon resume his duties as Ambas- sador in Moscow
any