1934-09-12

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

THE PHILIPPINES

LEAGUE PRINCIPLES

FORGOTTEN?

MANUEL QUEZON TO LEAD NEW PARTY

RUSSIA'S ADMISSION

CONDEMNED

Manila, P.I., Sept. 10.

SMASHING WIN

VICTORY FOR NEW DEAL IN MAINE

Portland, Maine, Sept. 11. The split over the Hare-Inwen-

London, Sapt, 11. There is a eloso fight for offices Catting Independence MON AUTO

The admission of Soviet Russla in the state elections from which which broke down on party lines to the League of Nations will be returns are now pouring in. has finally resulted in the formaan open abandonment of the prin- the 611 precincts, 280 have been tion of a new Philippine political clples and aspirations of the Len-heard from and they give Governor party, known as the Nacionalist gue's founders, writes Lord Charn-Brana, the Democratie incumbent, Democratie party.

wood, distinguished British edu-n 1,000 lead over his rival, Re- The Party, composed of the so-cationist and former member of publican Ames, called

the "antis" of

old Parliament, in a letter to The Times Governor Brann kas Nacionalista-Consolidado and the to-day.

against Ames 38,310. defunct Democrata partice, re cently formally organized and The founders principles, if not chose Senor Manuel Quezon, pro- avowedly religious, were in all sident of the Philippine Senate, cases strongly humanitarinn. its leader.

says.

89,186

The Portland Press-Herald, Re-

publican, has conceded Governor Brann's election.

In the Senatorial race, it ap pears that the Government party is Lord Charnwood calls to In-beated, Senator Hale, Repubilcan, stance the Soviet's relentless mass has piled up a substantial lead, persecutions, persistent campaign with 88,678, against for world revolution and her slave Dubord, who, thus far, has an even timber camps, all of which were 33,000. However, there are still strongholds un- totally antagonistle to the spirit some Democrat and Covenant of the League. reported.

For

Democrat

To many persons not living in the Philippines the word "anti" was very confusing, and was some times Interpreted as meaning that the so-called "antle" were against independence.

This was not the case. The "antis," led by Benor Quezon, were opposed to the Hare-Dawes-Cutting Independence Act, the first indo pendence act passed by Congress, and their opposition, ending in the rejection of this law by the Philippine Legislature. led to the enactment by Congress of the Tydings-McDufle Act, which the Philippine Legislature accepted.

Both "antis" and "prox" The former Georgian Minister

Brann's Victory. generally supported acceptance of to Paris has sent a protest to the the latter, as the "pros." or those League of Nations against.: Rus- Portland, Maine, Sept. 11. who supported the Hare-Hawes sla's admission, recalling the So- A smashing victory for the New Cutting Act, claimed there was no vict-invasion of the Caucasian Deal was won to-day when, with

difference fundamental

between

state of Georgia in 1921 and the only two-thirds of the votes count- the two measures. This, however, territory's subsequent occupation ed, the Governorship of Maine was was denied by the "antia."

by the Soviet.

conceded to Louis J. Brann, retir- Acceptance of the Tydings-

ing Democrat nonince. McDuffle Act left the group which

This invasion was carried out had worked together as "antis"

only nine months after Moscow without a name or cause. so the had solemnly recognised Georgia's organization of the new party was independence.--Reuter, the logical result.

Congress, Congressman Thus, he argues the Soviet's ad- Beedy, another Republican, will mission to the Council at Geneva probably retain his seat. He has is either an avowed abandonment, 4,538 against Democrat Humlin's of the principles on which the 1964. But Congressman Moran League was founded or the con-may split the ticket with a victory version of the League Into an er-for the Democrats, since he has ganised hypocrisy.

8,204 against Republican Dwinal's

.. 7,354

the moment.-United Preas.

Party's Platform.

Ex-Minister Protests.

The new group adopted a plat-purtant objectives. form including a pledge to work for independence at an earlier date than provided for in the Tydings- McDuffle Act.

The party is committed to co- operation between the government and private enterprise for the economie. Advancement of the islands, including the establishment of new industries and the seeking of new markets.

The Republican candidate, Alfred Amea has given up all hope of securing election.

The position of the two can- didates now la:

Вгалп

Ames

98,080 votes."

:. 80,371 votes. Other principles endorsed, in- Brann's majority is thus vastly increased, compared with the 2.500 cluded:

Simplification of the govern-margin by which he won in 1932,

of The election is regarded as mental structure.

Re-distribution of the tax bur-the highest importance to both equitably parties, as Maine is normally the den so that it will be

electoral weathercock. shared.

Governor Brana is the first De- Maintenance of an independent

mocrat to secure ré-election in the Judiciary system.

Gradual establishment of pro-history of the State.

By a three to one majority It was gramme of Philippine national de-i

simultaneously decided to abolishi fence.

Protection of labour, and improve ment of the workers' status, and Maintenance of harmony be-the fifty-year old amendment to the

Christian and continuation of the public education (tween

Ron-State Constitution, prohibiting the programme were set forth as im-Christian peoples.-United Press, sale of alcoholic drinks-Reuter.

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