Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 23, 1939.
A GREAT WORK UNDONE BY EUROPE'S K Shoes
PLUNGE INTO CRISIS Firefighters of 300 Years Ago
INDUSTRIALISTS' VAIN EFFORT TO HELP WORLD TRADE
LONDON, Mar. 22.
THE PRESIDENT of the Board of Trade to-day received the President and Chairman of the delegation of the Fedoration of British Industries, which recently visited Germany, who presented a report of the result of the discussions with the Reichsgruppe Industries at Dusseldorf.
It was pointed out that the dis 'cussions had been preceded by a
Great
deal of preparatory work undertaken with the full knowledge and approval of the Government. The purpose of the discussions was pian to investigate whether any could be found which might, in the
Arst place, ellrainate unhealthy competition between
British and
German industries, and later by the extension of such conversations lo increase In other countries, to world trade.
On
Mr. Oliver Stanley thanked the Federation's representatives for the report, and expressed the opinion that although the political develop- ments of the last few days had
Death Of Brilliant Politician
Sir Sidney Herbert Dios, Aged 48
LONDON, Mar. 22.
THE THIRD vacancy in Par-
German Radio
Retaliation
LONDON, Mar. 22.
A NEWS bulletin in Eng- Jish was inaugurated to. night from Cologne and Hamburg, apparently as a riposte to the B.B.C. broad- casts in German.
The time chosen for the
broadcasts was 7.15 p.m. Reuter Special.
Cheng Chien's Death Is Denied
Chungking. Mar. 23.
created a situation which, while itamentary representation to be The Japanese report that Generad lasicd, made further progress im- possible, the Federation's delega-created within ten days by the Cheng Chien succumbed on Tuesday
as a result of injuries received dur-
Lanchow
on
tion, in obtaining agreement of the death of a sitting member oc-ing the bombing of Reichsgrouppe Industrie to a joint curred to-day when a by-election February 23 is stated to be entirely declaration of principles, had per-in Abbey Division of Westmins- unfounded. formed for British Industry
"Ieuter" Was Informed that
for thono have served as a basis on
#1
was not in
valuable piece of work, which butter was necessitated by the General Cheng Chien
developments, might death of Sir Sidney Herbert, Lanchow on February 23, nor has c which who as Conservative supporter ever been injured in the course of Ula individual Industries of the of the National Government had the present hostilities, manufacturing countries of the
The report is believed to have a majority of 12,802 over his world, could have solved 2
great
Labour opponent at the Inst arisen from the fact that during the many of their difficulties.
Japanese bombing of Slan early in It was agreed that only the future election-British Wireless,
March, several bombs made a direct would show whether, at some later
Sir Sidney Herbert, Goldler and hit on a dug-out in which General date, and in changed circumstances, politician, was born in July, 1880, Cheng Chien was sheltering, blowing the valuable preliminary work thus and educated at Eton and Balllel in the gutes. When the debris was for accomplished, might be develop College, Oxford. His father, the late removed, General Chenk Chien by Individual industries to Sir Michael Herbert, was for some climbed out uninjured.-Reuter, national advantage.--British Wireless. years British Ambassador in Wash-
Jugton.
ed
Suicide Of
Association President
On the outbreak of the world-war, Sir Herbert Joined the Royal Horse Guards and fought throughout the condlet, being mentioned in 15- patches and reaching the rank of captain.
BRILLIANT POLITICIAN
MOBILISATION EXTENDING
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to-day that the Government had de- In 1910-20 he was Private Secre- tary to the Secretary for War, and cided, for the time being that the position of the Czecho-Slovakian Livo years later entered Parliament Charge d'Affaires, the diplomatic borough Division of Yorkshire. His sular ofcials remain as before, us Conservative member for the Sear-members of his staff, and Czech Con- industry, intelligence and charm of WHIPPING OUT a revolver so manner soon singled him out as one M. Hurban, the Czech Minister to suddenly that bystanders could of the most promising of the young Washington, to-day revealed that he not prevent his aubsequent Conservatives, and In a few months had received a second demand from action, Mr. G. E. Dudley, Presi-the President of the Board of Edu-the Czecho-Slovak Legation and Con- he was made Private Secretary to the German Embassy to surrender dent of the Australian and New { cution. A year later when Lord sulales. Zealand Association in Hong- Baldwin became Premier he appoint- kong and Secretary of Mesars, cd Sir Herbert his Parliamentary
Private Secretary.
He had replied rejecting the de- Sir Herbert wasmand.--Reuter,
W. S. Bailey & Co. yesterdaypointed when Lord Baldwin re-
took his own life:--
foundation
-BRITAIN'S GOLD. IN. CZECHO SLOVAKIA
oflice the end-of-1924,
the There appears to be no motive for after the resignation of frst the deed. Mr. Dudley was one of Labour Government, and for three
London, Mar. 22. the most respected members of the years worked hard without consider-
Moving in the House of Commens Australian community in Hongkonging anything but the tasks to be got to-day the second reading of the and has been President of the As through,
on Restrictions Czecho-Slovakia sociation, of which he is
Then came a serious illness which Banking Accounts. Bill, Sir John Member, since last year.
compelled him to drop out of politi-Simon mentioned the £10,000,000 The deed took place at 2.10 pan.,cal life and to go abroad. Although loan fund from which £3,750,000
in had in Mr. Dudley's office at the Balley re-elected in 1929, he resigned
already passed lo Czecho- in- Dockyards, in the presence of Mr. A. 1031. A year later, however,
the German Slovakia before Dand, Manager of the Company, and fierbert had made such a good re-vasion.
made partly This payment was Mr. Black. Mr. Dudley died Instant-covery that he stood for the Abbey ly with bullet in his heart.
Division of Westminster and was re-
from the £4,000,000, which was a Born at Seven Hills, South Austrn-turned unopposed. Welcomed back io, in 1881, Mr. Dudley has had an by all parties, he soon showed that youth he had lost none of the early promise
Interesting career. Afler } spent for the most part in South of a brilliant political career.
Australia, and during which he proved himself a first class footballer and nthlete, he joined the Austrálien Light Horse and sew service It Gallipoli and In France.
Returning to Australia after
the
Stalin's Report Approved
Moscow, Mar. 22.
Sir
gift to assist refugees, and part- from money which was a loan to the former Czecho-Slovakia, end which the Czech Government had
undertaken to repay.
Members of firefighting institution known as "machi-bikoshi” which was organized in Japan some 300 years ago. The men were Their forte trained to mount and balance themselves on Inddora. consisted in dangling on their feet from Indders standing upright, with braces as support, baside burning buildings, and with their free arms hurling buckets of water relayed from below onto the Rames. An exhibition of their skill was bold, annually is Japan. This photo shows some of them performing in the annual exhibition 'recently which was held for the last time, by order of the authorities,
Extraterritoriality: Japan's Hint To Powers
Tokyo, Mar. 22.
The Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita, in the House of Pters, re- plying to a question regarding the return of Japanese concessions in China said; "Japan will consider questions relating to the abolish- ment of extraterritoriality and the return of concessions in China; and if the time comes when Japan will return her concessions, Í believe that would also be the time for foreign countries to return theirs".
Referring to Shanghai, he said: "In view of the concrete agreements having been arrived at for the Japanese police to co-
Canton Ban
operate with the International On Hongkong
Settlement authorities-for-the suppression of terrorism, and to extend similar co-operation to the French concession, we hope that efficient results will be matter."-- achieved in this United Press.
MORE FOR BRITISH ARMS
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democracy and peace are endangered by the ruthless atrocities which
Newspapers
Canton, Mar. 23.
The circulation of Chinese news- papers published in non-occupied urcas, including Hongkong, has been forbidden by the Japanese military) authorities,
throughout Pamphlets distributed the city contain the threat of severe punishment for anyone caught bring- ing to Canton, Chinese newspapers published in non-occupied areas Reuter.
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U.S. PROTEST OVER CENSORSHIP
Chungking, Mar. 23. The United States Consulute- Sir John Simon said so far as the "have thrown to the winds the great
were principles for which our fathers General has protested to the Japan- sums drawn from the loan considered, he was entitled to gard poured out their blood and upon eso authorities regarding the Japan
On the other which alone human progress can cse censors confiscating live copies of these as recoverable, hand, Britain was prepared to spend rest."
"World Propaganda" by Mr. Harold £4,000,000 to help refugees get away He did not mention Germany by Lasswell, and 18 pages from the Asia Magazine with March issue of the The Party Congress closed to-day from Czecho-Slovakia, and approxi- name but condemned nations spent some years in the South Seas munnging copra plantations. In 1832 approving Stalin's report on the Five mately £750,000 of the £4,000,000 "supreme milliary powers who.... from the article entitled "Birth of
had been used for that purpose.-] would dely. human rights. New China" by Lin Yutang.
the American coples belonged to United Press.
owned Chinese-American Publishing CompanyCentral News.
war Mr. Dudley connected with vari-
ous commercial enterprises and later
be
came to Hongkong from New Year Plan. Guinea to take up the past he held They also approved changes in the until his death.
Party's regulations, appointing a Mr. Dudley was a foundation mem- Central Committee of 78 of which ber of the Australian and New Zen- number only 10 were members of the fand Association and a member of former Central Committee.-United the Committee since its inception, Press. having been elected this year Pre- aldent of the Society. He was also
a prominent member of the Kowloon
Cricket Club.
Bell Recast By Paul Revere
Newington, N. H.
Reuter.
NO CONSCRIPTION
London, Mar. 22. The British. Government has not yet decided to introduce general compulsory milltary service stated Sir Samuel Hoare in the House Commons to-day.
of
He added that in the view of the Government, compulsory service was not yet necessary.
FRENCH PLEDCE
Paris, Mar. 22. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies to-day ap- Proved the French pledge assuring Czecho-Slovakians that they "shall not perish" and that Germany's "In- justice and violence will last but a short while."
The late Mr. Dudley Was pro-
The full meaning of the pledge was minent in local Masonic circles. He
Mr. H. Gallacher (Communist) not explained. However, it is under- was Past Senior Warden of Eastern
interfected with the remark: "Be-stood that the pledge will be sub- Scotla Lodge, and was Third Prin-
When the village church bell was fore you get compulsory military mitted soon for Parilament's approval.
-United Press. cipul in the Naval and Military Chapter. He
cracked in 1770, it was taken to Bos-service, you must get rid of the was District Grand Inner Guard of the Scottish Grandton and recast und mended by a man Prime Minister."-Trans-Ocean.
named Paul Bevere. He was pald In GERMANY USES GOOD OFFICES Lodge, and was Treasurer of Easter timber from the town forest. Scotla.
"A keen Volunteer, Mr. Dudley was
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REPUBLICANS APPEAL FOR PEACE IN SPAIN
PERPIGNAN, Mar. 22.
THE REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT has renewed its
It is reported that General Franco is completing plans for appeals to Burgos to open peace negotiations. major offensives on two fronts, with a view to bringing the civil war to a decisive end.
Italian troops are expected to take a prominent part in the
open at the end of the month.
Stock Market offensives which are expected to Again Gloomy
Tseng Chung-ming signs of rallying stages,
Succumbs
"NON-INTERVENTION"
London, Mar. 22.
TROOPS CONCENTRATE
New Japanese Offensive
Japanese troops crossed the Han River and are reported to be driving back the Chinese in Hapoh province. On the southern front, the Japanese claim to have reached points seven miles from their starting point, and that the drive is continuing-Retuer,
Tokyo, Mar., 23. Sinullaneous Japanese attacks on London, Mar. 22.
The Board set up under the the northern and southern fronts have Renewed nervousness following the overnight European developments non-intervention agreement re- been launched after a long period of prices on the London Stock Exchangeing down its, organisation, and caused a further marking down of garding the Spanish war is clos- quict. to-day, though no heavy selling pre observera, both on sea and land sure was noticed.
Industrials occasionally showed are being dismissed.-Reuter.
but gilt- edged holdings were dull through-
GIBRALTAR, Mor, 22, Commodities generally were quietly
Large concentrations of Nationalist steady, Quick-silver advanced sharp troops are reported to be taking place ly owing to the uncertainty regard-in Malaya for an imminent offensive ing future suppiles from Spain. against Almeria and other Repubilean Mr. Dudley leaves a widow, re- The funeral will pass the Monung pressure to bear on Hungary to Mr. Tecng Tsung-ming, formerly
Among bullon, there was a large towng in southern Spain. Reuter sident in Hongkong, and a son, G. S. ment at 5 p.m. to-day.
reduce the number of men under Vice-Minister af Railways, succumb- turn-over of gold connecting Con Special.
el to his wounds received during an unental enics, which was taken for attempt on his life by for Chinese arbitrage to the United States. youths on March 21.
The foreign exchanges were quiet Three of the assassins were arrest-and narrow, while Wall Street was cd-Central News.
lower.-Router Special,
a member of the now defunct Anzac Dudley, who is well known in the Company and later of the Pay Corps, Colony although at present in Singa- of which he was still a member at pore where he is attached to the the time of his death.
London
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Press
Views
Memel Return Calmly
L
the
LONDON, MAR. 22. THE RETURN of Memel to Germany lakes second place in majority of to-day's evening papers, to the French President's triumphant VİDİL,
*
Bucharest, Mar. 22. Germany Is, according to official circles, trying to negotiate for a de- crease in tension on the lunguro- Rumanian frontier.
It is stated that Germany is bring-
arms.
It Hungary does so, Rumanla will follow suit-Reuter,
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Bucharest, Mar. 22. The calling up of certain classes of reserves, as announced in on offein) statement on Tuesday, was described by the Rumiapinn Prime Minister, M. Calinesou to press representatives as being exclusively a precautionary These troops had not been sent to
measure,
Chungking, Mar. 23.
A report from Hanoi confirms that
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Japan Changes Her Tune
MOSCOW, Mar. 22.
MR. TOGO, the Japanese Ambassador to Mosców, to-day had
NOT YET STARTED
BURGOS, Mur. 22. General Franco has oficially deni ed that the Madrid offensive has started.
A. Paris report of peace negotia- tions at San Sebastian have also been officially denied-United Press.
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the others?
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Characteristic of the generai Brilsh, inevitable. Providing the methods the frontiers, and would not be. his 20th interview with M. Maxim Litvinov regarding the fisheries feeling is probably the "Evening of transfer are not accompanied by If, within the next 10 or 16 days, the dispute. Nowa" comment that although Hitler any rampling on of the national International outlooks improved, these
such savereignty of Lithuania,
asroservists would be at once dismissed. solemnly renounced all territorial was practised against Czecho-
Thio Government added the Pro- claims In Europe last September. Slovakia, It would hardly worsen alinler, had not taken any extraordini nöd this is ane more broken oath, the position Already Immeasurably ary economic or financial measures re-occupallon of
waal grave?"—Reuter Speylal, com
Memel
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correct and what is wrong with! How many of these words are
serveable
millipede the auctions
sesquipedalian millemetre Although no progress was reported, participate in
antecedunt
ascendant Soviets, offered certain guarantees, English Oxford Dictionary... speli- | Japanese circles profess to toci vodivostok on April 3, provided the opilmistic of an eventual settlement. Dhe nature of which are at presentings of these words tolit be found on
Mr. Togo slated that Japan would unknown-Reuter,
page .
London, Mar.
22. The Chinese
Currency Bill will be passed in all its stages in the House of Lordia next weck, and will become law on Wednesday or. Thursday.—Reuter,
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