THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1933.
GENEVA SHANGHAI
BRITISH GENEVA LEADERSHIP
DISARMAMENT PLAN ACCEPTED AS BASIS OF DISCUSSION
APPEAL TO GERMANY
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GENEVA, MAR. 27. ・・
POLLS
COUNCIL ELECTION
PROCEEDING"
RECORD VOTE IN
PROSPECT
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(Telegraph, Copyright, Tsiegrophic Mea ropas Ordinames, 1893, Received March 28, 1,84 2,m),
Shanghai, Mar. 28. Shanghai is now in the throes of the annual election to the Municipal Council.
FEDERAL INDIA CONTROVERSY
THREE-DAY DEBATE OPENS IN HOUSE
RADIO BROADCAST
CONCERT FROM THE STUDIO TO-NIGHT
TORY GROUP IN 355 metres, (84.6 k/c.).
From Z. B. W., on wave length of
HOSTILE CAMP
London, Mar. 27.
The Secretary for India, Sir Samuel Hoare, in the House of Commons this afternoon, opened the first or a three days' debate
on the Government's proposals regarding the future Constitution of India..
4.30-7 pm. Chinese recorded pro `gramme.
7-10.30 p.m. European prograMMS. 7-7.18 pm. Dance Tunes. Waltz-Waltzing in a Dream. Waltz-A Boy and a Girl Wero
Dancing.
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Fox Trot Swing Low
mata Capodians.. 0441, Fox Trot-Ducky Wucky.
Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra. 6432, Waltz-A Little Street Where Old
Friends Meet. Fox Trot-In the Dim Dim Dawning.
7.18 pm.
There was a gratifying response yesterday to the efforts urging the THE BRITISH DISARMAMENT PLAN HAS desirability of as many electors before Parliament was asked to Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra, 6443..
as possible exercising their fran- BEEN ACCEPTED AS THE BASIS OF DISCUSSION chise rights in connexion with the BY THE GENERAL COMMISSION OF THE DISelection. ARMAMENT CONFERENCE.
1,
By the time that the polling Acceptance of the Plan is contained in a resolution booths closed for the day about nine hundred voters had already which was passed stating that the Commission notes visited the various balloting sta- that the British Draft Convention remains within the tions, this number representing framework of the draft convention drawn up by the Pre-a considerable increase over last
year. paratory Commission and at the time embodies new elements resulting from the studies pursuant to the will have been catablished in point It is expected that a new record July 23 resolution of 1932 and also decisions taken since of numbers when polling ends at the beginning of the session on the basis of the pro-three o'clock this afternoon." posals of other delegations, notably those of the French The result of the election will delegation.
PROSPECTS OF PROGRESS.
The General Commission of the of the Disarmament Conference Conference is, therefore, taking at Geneva. the British draft as the basis of subsequent discussions, the var
PLAN WELCOMED.
ious delegations retaining the Practically all the speakers right to propose amendments ac-welcomed the general idea of the cording to the wishes they have British plan, expressed apprecia hitherto manifested to the Com- tion mission.
of
announced this
the
Reuter.
evening.
MORE TRAFFIC OFFENCES
TO-DAY'S LIST OF
CASES
TA
of an
Great interest was taken in the discussion, which arose out of Government motion providing that take a decision on these proposals, a joint Seect Committee of the Lords and Commions, with power to call into consultation representa tives of the Indian States and of British India, should be appointed to consider the future Government of India.
Closing Local Stock Quotations, Selected London and New York Stock Quotations, etc.
7.30-8. Instrumental " Violin Soio-Menuet (Bach-
Winteralts). Violin Solo Gavotte (Beethoven).
Fritz Kreisler. 1130. Piano Sola-Polish Dance
(Scharwenka). Piano Solo-Rumoreske (Dvorak).
Hana Barth. 20203.
The Opposition, although they have decided to appoint repre sentatives to serve on the commit posals inadequate, and have tabled Violin Solo Estrellita (Pones- tee, consider the Goverment's pro- amendments to that effect,
CONSERVATIVE PROTEST.
On the other hand, a group of Conservative members, who con stitute the Indian Defence Com- mittee, consider the proposals go much too far, but in view » of the declaration that a joint Committee is to be set up "before Parliament is asked to take a decision," they are moving no amendment, but will contest themselves with a vigor. ous protest.
'Liberal members are supporting the Government,
Sir Samuel Hoare said it was in
Heifetz).
Violin Solo-Vaise Bluetto,
(Drigo-Auer),
Jascha Heifetz. 1332. Piano Solo-Invitation to the Waltz
(Weber)..
Alfred Cortot. 1201. Violin Solo-Aloha Oe (Farewell to
Thee) (Liliuokalani-Kriesler). Violin Solo-From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water (Codman-Kreisler), Fritz Kreisler. 1118. 8 pm. Local Time and Weather Report,
8.3-8.45 p.m. Orchestral High Water (Brennan-McCurdy)... Midnight Reflections (Malneck
Signorelli).
Paul Whiteman and His Orch: 35992.
Rapsodie (Chabrier).
the motives underly- Indian chauffeur, Abdul Wahid view of the extremely difficult and Espait Symphony Orchestra. 1857.
drive
Accepting the excuse ing its production, and recog- that he had been urged to
highly controversial nature of the Secondly, the General Commis-nised its stimulating effect on the fast to the French Hospital by his past he had proposed to the House Indian problem that for months sion has decided that its next conference, but many mecting shall take place on April dividual points in the scheme which. Schofield, at the Central Police which a joint Select Committee of found in master, Dr. E. W. Kirk, M. an unprecedented procedure under 25 when the British Plan will be in their view, required amend-Court this morning, imposed a fine Inquiry should be set up before examined in a more detailed form.)
of $10 on a summons for speeding any decisions were taken. The Amendments to the British pro- posals must be submitted to the This was in accordance within Hennessy Road. Defendant was procedure was exactly the same as stated to have driven at a sustain-he had outlined in June last, and Secretariat before April 20.
éxpectations, for the Plan,
ed speed of 38 mph.
the resolution he was moving was although owing its existence to
exactly the type of resolution he had always contemplated.
NO VOICE OF DISAPPROVAL Speakers during the debate this afternoon included Dr. Nadolny (Germany), M. Massigli and Sir John Simon.
ment.
at
$
"ALL MOONSHINE."
"It is all moonshine,” said Sir Samuel, "o suggest that the Government has in any way altered its general line of policy or modi- fied its proposals of procedure as the result of pressure from any section of the House.
British initiative, is largely com- A fine of $20 was imposed by prised of ideas put forward by the his Worship on a lorry driver who different delegations during the drove through Bay View course of the conference dia-speed of 20 miles per hour, at a cussions.
| time when the thoroughfare. Was Sir John Simon, winding up the
crowded with school children. discussion, said that the most reSimon who tabled the resolution Consequently, it was Sir John
Fines of $25 were imposed on markable feature, of the debate, in which thirty-four nations parts that the convention should serve several other lorry drivers on sum after mases for dangerous driving. In cipated was the fact that no dele-basis for discussion gate expressed disapproval of the Easter, the various delegations one case, Traffic Sergeant Brittain methods which Mr. Ramsay Mac- retaining the right to propose said the defendant, the driver of
He emphasised that Parliament modifications, sumendments and a lorry belonging to M. Y. San & must remember the history of the Donald submitted, though many
additions and
according sugges- made reservations
their Company, "eat" a corner at the last century' and the fact that year wishes.
junction of Des Voeux Road West after year India had been led to tiona...
and Morrison Street, causing the believe in a continuous bestowal The British Foreign Secretary Sergeant to skid three feet on his of due instalments of
constitu- expressed satisfaction at the recep- motor cycle. "The defendant," tional progress, The Simon Re- tion given to the plan and in re-Haid the prosecuting officer, "burst port was the most valuable ference to Germany, sald she was out laughing, and thought it was vey of Indian probelms not being asked for a further con- great joke."
made, and its outstanding conclu- tribution to disarmament but a
sion was acceptance of the.
fact. that great changes were now in- evitable in the Government of India, The question was not whe
COMPOSITE PLAN.
to
Bur.
ever
The British Foreign Secretary emphasised the middle cabrae and the composite nature of the British Plan, which contained points borrowed from where contribution, that would weigh Summoned for carrying 13 pas- ver they thought desirable,
heavily in the balance would be sengers in excess of the number The insertion of actual figures, the establishment of confidence, allowed on hia lorry, a driver was he thought, was another salient good will and mutual understand-fined $10, his Worship remarking ther changes were necessary, but
that the practice was dangerous. what those changes should be. although ing-British Wireless. Plan,
Sergeant Brittain said that when stopped, the defendant had 19 coolies, all seated, He was engag ed in work on the new car park on The Peak and was taking the ienolies there.
point
of the he admitted that the Soviet had previously suggested a series of Noughts in all fields of dis- armament,
FURTHER EXAMINATION
He believed that a further examination of the Plan would comfort those who were at present inclined to feel dissatisfied with the figures granted them in the Plan,
He added that they looked to Germany to contribute towards the cstablishment of international confidence and goodwill-Reuter.
„TURKEY'S POSITION.
YOUNG MARSHAL
TO GO "ON TOUR
SAILING FOR EUROPE SHORTLY
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2.
"WANTED" MAN
BROKER
GOVERNMENT AIM.
The Government proposed to concentrate upon essentials and to define responsibility. They agreed it was quite essential that executive Government in India, both in the centre and the provin- ces, should be strong, and the
Detroit
Minuet Orpheus Ballet Dance of the Spirits
(Gluck-"(otti).
from Serenade (Brahms). Holiday in Seville (Albeniz), Detroit Symphony Orchestra 6834.
Leopold Stokowski and the Philp- delphin Orchestra. 7158.
Prince Igor Pelovetzki Dance
FLETU
(Borodin). Philadelphia Symphony Orch. 6614. In the Village (Ippolitow-Iwanow).
All records in the above European Programmes are Victor and kindly supplied by Messrs. Teang Fook Piano Co. 8.45-9 p.m. Sonata
in C Minor (Grieg). Marjorie Hayward and Una Bourne. (This Suite is from Z.B.W. Library.)
9-8.45 p.m. From the Studio.
A Pianoforte and Song Recital by Mr. Harry Ore (Pianist) and Mr. Li Chor Chi (Tenor) accompanied by Mr. Maklezoff.
Programme.
Piano Solos.
(a) Bouree (Bach). (b) Intermezzo in E Flat
Songs.
(Brahms).
(a) Song And A Dream
(Codman). (b) Tired Handa (Sanderson). (c) Song of Songs (Blaya). Pianofore Solos.
(a) Bagatelle in E Flat (Ore). (b) Gavotte (Glazunoff).
Songs
воз
(a) Primavera (Springtime)
(Tirindelli).
(b) O! Tes Grands Yeux Noires (Old Gypsy Song). (e) Serenade (Drigo). The Soldier's Tale (Igor Stravinsky)
9.45-10.10 p.m.
directed by the Composer, LX197/9. (This Suite is from Messrs. The Anderson Music Co).
10.10-10.30 Concert Waltzes. Wiener
Blat (Strauss).
Voices
of
p.m.
Boston Symidtenfel).
f Spring (Strauss).
White Paper contained a compre: Estudio ZDA.
Orchestra. 6903.
(Waldteufel),
International Concert Orch. 36798, These records are from Messrs. Taang Fook Piano Co.
10.30 pm. Bagby Press News, 10.33 p.m. Close Down,
KZRM PROGRAMME,
To-day's Broadcast from Manila:
hensive scheme to that effect. They The had tried to give the fullest pos- POLICE SEARCH FOR sible scope to Indian aspirations, and if they had introduced anfe- guards it was because they be Heved they were necessary if The Criminal Investigation De- stable Government was to con- partment is searching for a Chin-tinue. Shanghai, Mar. 28. [ese described as a broker from London, March 27.
FUNDAMENTAL CONDITION, 5 p.m.-Studio Music. Points in the British draft dis-Ching for a foreign tour in the sedly wounding a woman, Wong Chang Haueh-liang is leaving Macao, who is "wanted" for alle-
Regarding the Indian States, Sir
6.10 p.m-Spanish Informational armament convention which was middle of April unless present stairway of 5, Li Shing Street. The not enter into the Federal scheme Period.
So-leung, with a chopper, on the Samuel Hoare said the Princes did
Period. under discussion in Geneva to-
6:30 p.m.-English Informational plans are subjected to a last- day were the subject of Commons minute change,
woman is in the Government Civil except in so far they agreed to 7 p.m.-Dinner MusicBay View questions this afternoon. Asked
Hospital suffering from an incised modify their treaties upon their Hotel Orchestra. regarding the omission of Turkey It is learned that the Young wound on the top of the head and entry into the Federation. They 7.30 p.m.-Lyric Music House Pro- from the list of European powers Marshal will embark on an Italian another wound over the left eye-would be free to enter or not, as grumme-Johnny Harris-piano re- mentioned in the effectives table liner for Europe accompanied by brow, fracturing the bone. Her they wished. The effective acces- quests. of the convention, Captain Eden seven members of his family, condition may become serious. sion of a sufficient number of welcomed the opportunity of mak- According to officials close to the ing the position clear and replied: Marshal, plans to this effect are "wanted" man. is Tong Kau, 41 of the whole of the proposals.
According to a police report the States was a fundamental condition "The greater part of the Turkish already completed.
One of the great advantages of effectives are stationed outside
years, a visitor from Macao; hav-: Europe, as are our own, and for Chang Hsuch-liang is at presenting the appearance of an opium- the Federal scheme was the op this reason neither the Turkish slightly indisposed. He is resting smoker. The trouble is believed portunity it would give to the figures nor our own appear in this at his residence, in the French to have originated in a family great providees of developing on particular list.".
Concession and is not receiving quarrel, and the assailant is
alleged to have used a chopper.
י
JAPAN'S AIR FORCE.
guesia Reuter,
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Asked why the convention allotted Japan the same number of first aircraft ag Britain, having regard to the much larger area and
OUR PATIENCE WILL population of the British Empire, the Premier pointed out that the MORE THAN OUR FORCE-Burke.
figures in the draft were inserted
ACHIEVE
their own lines. Centralisation had been pushed too far, at any rate in recent years. He believed the proposal for decentralisatio might well be one that would give a great body of new life to Indian development.
SAFEGUARDS. DEFENDED.;
7.45 pm-Ford Service Programme Boswell Sisters. 8pm-Botica Bole Master Music Programme Regina Feldman,
8.15 p.m.-President Taft Orchestra. 8.45 p.m.Stock Quotations, 8.50 p.m. Chamber Music Pro- gramme."
9 p.m.-Graduation Concert Recital
Lobregat piano, Rosario Orchestra conducted by A. Lipay from Manila Grand Opera House.
10.30 pmClose down.
and
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
Captain F. E. Anderson, master of Thirteen cases of small-pox, five from Victoria and eight from Kow-
the President Hoover, appeared before Sir Samuel defended the safe-Comdr. Newill, at the Marine Court loon, and two cases each of diphtheria, typhoid and meningitis, were report guards which had been attached this morning, to answer a summons as a basis for discussion and
ed to the health authorities during from both sides as key questions of having used the steam whistle of negotiation. They did not cover
his vessel for a purpose the week-end.
of the Government proposals. A Chinese pedestrian was held up
other than the Dominions or India, which by two men at a dark spot of Fat In view of the great demand for that could be carried into fully
They were safeguards, if need be, navigation about 6.15 p.m. on March
21. The Captain pleaded
not guilty, were separately represented at the King Street shortly after 11 o'clock Disarmament Conference. last night and took from him $60 in space, the Committee of the British effect. The importance of maintain saying he did not know the re- bank notes. The two men ren in the empire Fair has fixed April 16 sing the credit of India, which was having heard the whistle neanded three gulations. Sergeant May testified to The delegates of many countries direction of Nam Pak Hoag and in the the last date on which local applicain essential condition to success times, and also noticed that the pro spoke when the discussion was course of the alarm raised a suspect tions can be accepted. Intending ex- resumed on the British draft con- was arrested and taken to the Police hibitors of poultry Bra axloed to get of the Federalton, had been kept peller was not going astern. A fine vention in the General Commission Station.
of $10 was imposed. in touch with the Committee at once fully in mind-British Wireless.
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