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HONGKONG' TELEGRAPH
January 20, 1939.
U.S. SEARCH JAPAN BELIEVES ALHAMBRA
FOR NEW
REVENUE GRAVEST THREAT
Taxation Of Govt.
Bonds Urged WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.
A PLEA for all private in- come from
all Government
IS FROM BRITAIN
TOKYO, Jan. 19.
THE BRITISH NOTE to Japan, which was Halaries, and all future Govern-handed by the British Ambassador, Sir Robert ment accurities, to be made sub- ject to the general income tax Craigie, to the Foreign Minister, Mr. Nachiro laws of the Federal and State Arita, on January 14, has an entirely different governments, is contained in a special tax message, sent to Con- significance from the American note, although
both refer to Japan's policies towards China.
gress by President Roosevelt.
Federal tax officials estimate that such actiona would result in an in- crease of $300,000,000 a year. Slate governments would considerable
This warning was issued
also bencht by to-day by Renzo Adachi, DEGRADING
increases in
revenue
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A SPECTACULAR PICTURIZATION OF THE MIGHT AND GRANDEUR OF ANCIENT ROME !
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from the reciprocal authority given president of the "Kokumin
and Domei (National League)", "MAN-HUNT" TOMORROW
them to tax Federal salaries
bonds.
Commenting on President Roose a minority party in the velt's message, Treasury omelais cx-Lower House, at the Party's
convention.
pressed the view that removal of taxi exemption on future issues of pubile
The British note, according to securities would not make much dif-| ference with respect to the rates of the party leader, is motivated Interest, or the marketability not only to safeguard the exist
Federal securities.
of
ARMS FOR CHINA
IN REICH
Gandhi On German Treatment Of Jows
In addition to the recent grant of Same
LONDON, Jan. 19. If the entire Federal debt was re-ing treaties but also to extend funded into taxable securities, the an-moral support to Generalissimo
"PALESTINE BE- nual increase in interest coat was Chiang Kai-shek.
LONGS to the Arabs in the estimated between $10,000,000 und $40,000,0000 compared with the pre-
sense that England sent total annual interest burden of $1,000,000,000.
that the £10,000,000 to China, Mr. Adach! belongs to the English. It Omciala also estimated difference in the Interest rates be asserts that Britain cupplied 00,000 tween the non-exempt Government tons of arms and ammunition in the is wrong and inhuman to securities would not be more than two months of Novenier and Decem-impose the Jews on Arabs,' declares Mahatma Gandhi, per cent on the longest ber through Burma.
Mr.
Adachi fears induce other foreign Powers to exert Writing in the "Church of a joint economic pressure on Japan. England Newspaper."
naton to prepare He ure
urges the cornestly against such an eventuality.
Instead Instea
seek that he does not defend the attempting to seek British understanding of Japan's truc excesses of the Arabs, and Intentions, the nation
the nationalist politician
ow-half
maturities-Reuter,
Peace Moves
New Offer By Tokyo Expected
Britain will that
in
Gandhi points out however,
declares that it is of vital importance referring to the cry of a national at this juncture and under such cir-home for the Jews asks: "Why cumstances to pursue vigorous mill-should not they, like the other lary operations to crush Chilung Kai-
the country their home where they shels on the one hand and to make peoples of the earth, make that national preparations against
born are
and
their worst eventuality on the other.
As a measure for making the people livelihood?" realise the gravity of the situation Referring to the persecution in Germany, Gandhi says: "The tyrants now confronting Japan in connection with the establishment of "new
#
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Peiping, Jan, 19. General Dollars is re-opening the discussions for widening the powers Df the Provisional Government United Council, but no definite plans have yet been established.
Chinese circles close to the Japan-
that se stric
General Dothura's *present task
a special order in East Asia," Mr. Adacht of old never went so mad as Hitler: is ut of "travelling salesman" to the Chinese proposes in Instal "departments of seems to have stone", for peace and also for the establish- continental affairs" in univeraltics ment of a new East Asia, although throughout the country-Domci,
he
Is not applying for a "kingmaker"
role.
lu contact elementy
Regarding Jews in Germany, he writes:
am convinced that if someone with courage and vision can arise among them to lead them in non-violent action, the winter of their сус be turned into the summer
to-day
General Dolharu's agents are trying Flu Epidemic Hits despair cun, in the twinkling of an
the
Chinese Japanese
believe
milltary who the infected Budapest Population hope. What has to can be turned
Budapest, Jan. 10.
hre
ARTISTE AROUSES H.K.
and are concentrating on the fringes
Into a calm, determined stand offered men and women, of the occupied territory where local Kuomintang und
Co- Communist
No less than 250,000 inhabitants of by unarmed operation allegedly provides slightly Budapest, totalling one-fifth of the possessing the strength suffering has
with given them by Jehovah, 111 troubled! waters for
population, the Japanese city's
"It will then be a truly religious influenza, Ashing
Chinese political circles hint that Two hundred have already died.-resistance against the godless fury of
adehumanised man."-Reuter. the Japanese are likely to offer very Rester. tempiing peace terms in the course of the next few months in an effort LO
attract the pro-peace elements who are not willing to follow the lead of Wang Ching-wet yet.. The Japanese predict that they will probably be tempted by a liberal advance Prince Konoye's offer.
wish for Evidences of Japan's pence pite up dally in reports and editorials in the Chinese press where The Chinese Government is painted as torn by dissensions, only a small roup of Communists desiring to continue resistance. Even the Co- munists are wavering, according to
ment.
a
on
PROFESSOR SINCLAIR
Gilmar · · Concert at Peninsula
LAST NIGHT'S concert by Barbara Gilmar in the Rose Room of the Peninsula Hotel revealed that Hongkong is capable of giving generous support to Ro-called "highbrow" music once it has been aroused from a self-imposed lethargy.
Equally as striking as Barbara, dous verve, and Strauss's "Morgen" Gaiman's skilful singing last night was delightfully sung
pro-
gave u
a Domel story from Paotou, which was the attentiveness of her audience.. Coming to the operelta and tim says that the Red areas in Shansi and! This made an exceptionally important group which wound up her north Shensi are favourably
Im- contribution to the success of the ramme, Barbara Gilmar pressed by Wang Ching-wel's state-recital, as it enabled the vocalist to particularly attractive interpretation revel in her magnifleent planissimos, to the popular "Ay, Ay, Ay", In The report states that the recen! which were gems in volce production which her timing was faultless, and Friml's "Indion Love Call" from military conference at Wuyuan and and control,
an "Rose Marie" was outstanding Pantou are construed as an effort by:
The singer presented an exacting achievement. The gay abanden of the Communists to prevent defection in the Red Armies,-United Press. and varied programme, ranging from the gypsy song was cleverly captured modern English songs, the pick of in her singing of "Troika" in which which were Reynold's "When Shall she set a fine, swinging rhythm, and I Marry Me", and Quilter's "Autumn the concluding number, the always Leaves." two songs from the Operas, popular and melodious "Vilia" from Back from India on Wayangs of Europe, and songs from The Merry Widow" was a atting climax to splendid programme, To Hawaii
operettas, flims, etc.
singala personal Possibly the most successful ven- presented with Professor G. M. Sinclair. Director ture was "Voi Che Sapete" from charm, and considerable virtuosity.
"Marriage of Figaro", Further enjoyment was lent by the Oriental Institute of the Mozart's
sunit
beautifully four cello soles by Ettore Bellegatti, and University of Hawail, reached Itong- dellcately
who was in his best form, especond kong yesterday by the Ranchl from phrased which rightly earned a real
ovation. Her "Mi Chiamano Mimi" in his last two numbers, India.
"Madame Butterly" was Romance" and Polonaise de Concert". He passed through the Colony on from
while A. T. Lay was a sympathetic
accomplished accompanist his way out in September. He was another exquisite offering.
Among the Songs of Europe, "Ich and in China In 1030 collecting material
Liebe Dich" was given with tremen-S.A.G. for a hook.
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