M. BLUM REBUKES LEFTISTS
UNRULY SCENES IN CHAMBER' CRITICISM
OF POLICE
Paris, Mar. 23.
HIGHWAY SAFETY CAMPAIGN
SPEED LIMIT FOR URBAN AREAS
STRINGENT PENALTIES
A new drive to increase safety M. Leon Blum, the Prime Minister, Jon the ronds la to be undertaken rebuked a section of his followers in by the Traffic Department in a speech in the Chamber during the Hongkong, debale on the Cilchy riots and the subsequent half day's general strike in Paris. The public galleries were
crowded to capacity.
The Prime Minister sold the appeal to the population at Clichy on March 10 to protest against the Fascist meet ing was a very grave fault. It was the public's duty to
to discipline crowds, not to excite them,
The speech was frequently inter rupled, and there were unruly pony Rightists shouting "Bloody Clowns!" to which the Lollista retorted with unprintable epithele.
the
THE HONGKONG
QUESTION JAPANESE ATTITUDE
WILL CHINA TRADE
· BE RESTRICTED ?
CONSERVATIVE. INQUIRIES
London, Mar. 23.
TELEGRAPH.
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 24, 1937.
PLOTTER DIES ON GALLOWS
The
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Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Commentary HEBRIDEAN SONG RECITAL
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4-7 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7-11.15 p.m. European gramme.
Pro-
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7 p.m. From the Studio. bridean Songs to the Clarsach (Celtic Harp) by Madame Scotla "Bardess of the Gorsedd."
Programme.
1. Hebridean Mothers' Song: 2.
The 3. A Fairy's Love Song: 4. Hin, hin, haradala (Dancing Song); Cockle Gatherer (Dancing Song).... arr. Kennedy Fraser.
15
p.m. London-Oxford V. Cambridge. A Commentary on the University Boat Race.
SCHEMED TO KILL ADOPTED MOTHER JURY ASKED FOR MERCY
Condemned to die at the In the House of Commons to-day, February Criminal Sessions for (Conservative) the urder of his adopted Mr. J. Lees-Jones asked whether any recent communica-moti, Wong Fat-chi, 30, paid tions had passed with Japan with the Within the next few weeks object of securing, subject to respect the e.treme penalty by hanging regulations will be promulgated for China's sovereign rights, a free at the Victoria Gaol in the early in Government Gazette, setting a Geld for all Powers wishing to trade hours of this morning, despite speed limit of 30 miles per hour with China
Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secre- the jury's strong recommenda- for the whole of the urban lary, replied in the negative. He add-tion for mercy.
At the trial, it was disclosed that district of the island and main-ed, however, that the Government was
satisfied that the Japanese Govern- Wong, who was at one time employ- land.
of Britain's ed at the Talpo Magistracy, took part views. ment was fully aware
in a conspiracy to murder his wealthy by adopted mother, Li Kam-yin, allowing his brother-in-law, who has not been arrested, to enter her home in the middle of the night for the
of robbery
During purpose of
was strangled, After the Talpo
Police Station where he re- Boheme Orchestra. ported that his house had been visit- 8.15 p.m. From the Studio. A Elisabeth Rodgers and Nura Kanis. ed by several robbers, but subsequent Recital by one of the participants, investigations revealed that he was (Soprano)
(Pianoforte). The case was tried by the Chief
1. Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, and Connais tu le pays? (Thomas); 2. the foilowing Jury: Messrs, E. Pinnoforte Soles-Trolk, NC Solo- Norris (Foreman), Pong Liu-kam, Tschulkowsky); 3. Soprano G. Souza, J. K. R. MacGregor, R. K. e
(Drigo); 4. Millons d'Arlequin Pavrl, L. S. Silva and D. N. Parsons, Mr. E. H. Willams, Assistant
tant Planoforte Solos Preludes Nos: Z
5 the and 3 (Scriabin); 6. Soprano Solo Attorney-General,
Samson and Delilah"Softly prosecution, and accused was defend-
8.45 p.m. ed by Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, on the awakes my heart (Saint-Saens).
"A Princess of Kensing instructions of Mr. D. S. Curtis, of ton" Selection (German), Played by Messrs. Woo and Woo.
the Regimental Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards.
8 p.m. Local: Time Signal, Wen- ther Report and Announcements.
8.03 Viennese Waltzes. April Smiles (Depret); Spring the rald Waltz (Lincke)....Vienna Boheme (Noack); Orchestra; Volga,
During certain hours, motorists will not be allowed to use their horas and Mr. I. W. Forritt (Conservative) stringent penalties will be provided asked that the British Ambassador in for any who disobey the regulations. Tokyo he requested to ask whether the
number of
of controlled areas, in recent speech by the Japanese Foreign The The police at Clichy fired in self-which a maximum speed of 20 m.ph. Minister indicated a readiness to dis- The 30 miles per hour speed limit of China, with due regard for China's orders; therefore,, they acted wrange.
the will be one of the first laws to become sovereign rights. ly. The Police Force, onld
will apply to every effective. It
Lord Cranborne, replying for Mr. Premier, will henceforth
specch ganised and given other means of de-street within the city boundaries on Eden, said Mr. Sato's fence than firearms.
the island, and to the streets within couraged him to hope that friendly the existing boundaries of Old Kow-exchanges of views might take place
now to undertake the suggested in loon and New Kowloon on the main on all subjects, but he land.
quiry-Router.
defence, said M, Blum, but without must be observed, is to be increased.cuss trade equality on the mainland the woman ime. Wong went to the Hydropathien (Gung').Vienna
be
Teor
The result of the debate is a fare- gone conclusion, the representatives of the Left parties having agreed to n
In effect, speeds in excess of 30 resolution expressing confidence In the Government to ensure the liberty ofm.p.h. will become an offence in all all in respect for laws necessary for built-up areas in the Colony. the maintenance of peace at home and normal working of institutions.
M. Blum is expected to define the Government's policy towards Fascist of the organisations in the course debate.-Reuter.
ITALY ROUSES
SOVIET FEARS
(Continued from Page 1.)
Il Duce
heavy
Italy's
ja
The whole of Queen's Road, with tho exception of the strip between Arsenal Street and Murray Road, to become a Controlled Asea. The speed limit in this street, therefore, will be 20 miles per hour. Thirty miles per hour will be allowed be- tween Arsenal Street and Murray Road.
Other existing and new controlled areas on both island and mainland will retain speed limits of 20 miles per hour.
bus
now
NEW CAR PARK
hysterical, hypocritical oratory of
It is notified by the Traffic Deport- preachers who are always; certain ple's eyes, while their own eyes are that portion of Queen's Road East ready to see the mote in other peoment of the Hongkong Pailee that "Street, near the between Kennedy crushed by centuries-old,
Wanchial Market, and Arsenal Street beams."
been made
a controlled Besiegers Bested area, limited to a speed of 20 mlies per hour. A further portion of referred to the nine Queen's Road, between Murray Road months of economie slege which had and Belcher Street, in Kennedy ended in the surrender of
Town, is
is also now under control, and beslezers
algas
have been erected limiting the "that" “declared, Nevertheless, he
per siege reve
revealed paciosis as rent and speed of vehicles to 20 miles
Hour dangerous enemics of peace.
The new car park which has been "He who says the Italian people prepared on the site of the Old Cily Hall will soon be open for use. It are ready to forget makes a mistake, he asserted. The Italians had walt-is estimated that the park will hold avenge Adows, he re-150 motor-ears, and entrance can only ed 40 years to minded his hearers.
be gained from the east side, along "Blackshirts, remember, and pre- Jackson Road. The lane between pare yourselves. This is the warning the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank of 10-day's celebrations," Reuter,
and the Public Library will be closed to all traffic, except those proceeding out of the park.
Detail of Discussion
present to enter uport discussion of the problern.
{
was unable
HONGKONG MAY
BE VULNERABLE TO AIR RAIDS
(Continued from Page 1)
the railways; a cluster of aerodromes capable of accommodating hundreds of aeroplanes, and a new harbour at the southern tip of the island,
Much of the intensive military, naval and aerial development is the island, the writer states. From this extremity of Formosa to Hong- taking place on the southern tip of kung it is less than two hours by air and 12 hours by sea.
The new harbour and aerodromes, detalls of which are said to be "secret" are numbered amongst the biggest development schemes under- taken in Formosa for many years.
No Comparison --Mr.Wood-quotes-as his authority the Institute of Pacific Relations for a further allegation that Formosa is to-have a military gorrison of 25,000 men and a naval strength equal to that of the Second and Third Japanese fleets. It is interesting to garrison of note that Hongkong has approximately 1,000 men and a feet of less than 25 ships, only six of which are cruiseomic and military centre
"The
has
of Formosa is now being shifted, it been found, from the north to the southern end of the island," the writer states.
"In other words, Japanese might in the China Seas is being shifted to
At to-day's meeting of the Chair- man's Subcommittee of the Non- Intervention Committee it was agreed to appoint a committee of jurists to
In the course of subsequent dis consider certain questions relating cussion a number of representatives the closest possible-point to Hong- to Spanish copltul esscts.
expressed
regret it was not possible kong and the southern provinces of In reference to the possibility of to begin detalled consideration of China." effecting the withdrawal from Spain this question which their respective Not Against Hongkong of persons of non-Spanish nationality governments regarded as of the engaged in the present conflict there greatest importance. Its considera- The writer, however, does not the Chairman suggested the matter tion will be resumed at the earliest believe that Japan's "southward be referred to the technical advisory possible moment. Representatives drive" is being directed against sub-committee.
concerned are reporting to their res- Hongkong.
The Italian representative said in pective governments. The sub- "It is being made with the object! his opinion this was not a technical committee agreed that meanwhile of gaining possession of Chinese but a general problem, and discus-all possible steps should be taken to territory of special strategic, value," slon in such a sub-committee would expedite bringing into operation the he states, and continues that, Fukien, not be likely to produce practical re-observation scheme.-British Wire- Kwangsl and Kwangtung are the sults. He was not in a position at less.
first objectives.
FLYING DUCHESS, 72, LOST ON SOLO HOP
Searchers Hampered By Storm
R.A.F. PLANES ON SHARPLOOK-OUT|
10,000 ON STRIKE IN SELANGOR
TROOPS STAND BY FOR EMERGENCY
London, Mar. 23. There is still no trace of Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 23,
. The labour situation in the flying Duchess of Bed-
Selangor is becoming serious, ford, 24 hours after she took with 10,000 Chinese labourers off on a solo flight which, it now striking on the rubber is suspected, may have plantations. taken her over the flooded Fen country.
A search of woodland areas which lay on her supposed route has dis- closed no sign of her plane. A police Inspector, one of the leaders of the soarch, admitted the authorities were
baffled.
conducted
C.
THE INQUEST An inquiry into the death of Wong Fat-chl was carried out later in the the Central Magistracy morning at with Mr. K. Keen sitting as Coroner, assisted by a jury comprising Messrs. Cheung U-pul (foreman), Luk Ting- Chief Worder of Mr. H. Barrett, Chief Victoria Gaol, stated that deceased choung and Lai Yun-kow.
was sentenced to death on February 17 last, and the sentence was con- wns 10. Wong firmed on March executed according to law at 5.00 a.m. to-day
Dr. G. I. Shaw, medical omcer-in- charge of Victoria Gaol, said he at- tended the execution of Wong this morning, and performoon, He on the body at noon, when he found that death was caused by the disalcation of the neck vertebrae, due to judicial hanging.
The jury returned a verdict of death due to banging.
GERMANY ASSISTS FARMERS
AIMS TO PRODUCE ALL OWN FOOD
(Special to "Telegraph")
Berlin. Mar. 23. Sweeping measures nimed nt securing Germany's Independence of were announced foreign foodstuffs
y General Herman Goering, Reich Minister of Air, in a speech broad- cast to
to every village in Germany
General Goering stated that last per cent of Germany's food was imported from that a abroad, but they must not be con- Many quarters believe gentleman's agreement exists be- tent with this. The new measures, tween Britain, Japan and France he said, include schemes for the im- regarding "spheres of influence in provement of the ladd, for which the Government would set aside £16,- China, he suggests Anally.
000,000 during the current year.
The State, sald General Goering, had reserved large suma to assist needy farmers, while
£320,000 would be spent in controlling the activities of farmers by legislation.
General Geering indicated that farmers falling to fulfil their ob- ligations under the Four-Year Plan may be compelled to leave their farms-Reuter Special.
Britain's position in Hongkong to-day. would probably become untenable if Japan were to seize either of these year only seventeen provinces.
REMOVING TRADE OBSTACLES
London, Mar. 23, The President of Trade, replying to a Parliamentary question regarding his discussions with the Swedish Foreign Minister during the latter's recent visit to London, said Dr. R. Sandler, In the course of the con- versations, mentioned the recent dis- cussions between experts
represent-
ing countries which were parties lo the Oslo Convention. Mr. Runciman
FOUR FLIERS KILLED
Hainking, 'Mar. 24.
assured him of Britain's sympathy Two Japanese army planes, crash-
Soprano
Solo "Mignon"--
8.55 p.m. London-News und An- nouncements
No. 0.16 p.m.
+ "Symphony ('Italian') in A Major" (Mendels- sohn), Played by the Halle Orches- Conducted by Sir Hamilton tra, Harty.
1st
vivace; Movement-Allegro 2nd Movement Andante con moto; 3rd Movement-Con moto moderato; 4th Movement-Saltarello.
9.40 p.m. From the Studio. A English Recital by Frederick (Bass-Baritone).
1. Two Grenadiers....Schumann;
"Philemon and 2. Nobody knows de trouble I seen ....Burleigh; 3. Baucis"-Vulcans Song Gounod:
Song of the Pen....Moussorgsky
Carl Bohr; 5. Still wie die Nacht.
"Chu Chin Chow-Cobblers Song
Nerion.
10 Variety.
p.m. London-Big Ben.
Vocal Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia...The Boswell Sisters; Piano Solo"Let me Play"...Viviani Ellis: Humorous Have you seen my chickens? .Tommy Handley and Allistone; Orchestra "Roberta" Selection,...New Mayfair Orchestra.
10.20 D.
London-"Straight
Jenn
from the Horse's Mouth." A day in a Racing Stable (Electrical Record- Ing).
10.50 p.m.-London-Oxford--y.-- Cambridge. An Electrical Recording of the Commentary on the University Boat Race.
11.15 p.m.
5-7 p..
Close Down.
Additional European Programme from Z.E.K. on a Fre- quency of 640 Kilocycles,
5 p.m. Dance Music.
# p.m. "Jubiice Music Hall Parade."
0.17 D.
Charlie Kunz at the Pleno.
0.37 Variety.
7 D.DL.
Close Down.
MAIN ROADS TRANSFER
London, Mar. 23. The Transport Minister, Mr. Hore Belisha, informed the County Counclis Association annunt meeting that agreements had been worked out without any friction in connection with the coming transfer
to the Ministry of main trunk roads, and he believed everything would be ready on April 1—British Wireless.
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