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Britain
Premier
Announces
Service
How London Compulsory
Took The Budget
LONDON, Apr, 26. TIE Premier, Mr. Chamberlain, has informed Labour leaders of the Government's conscription decision,
The Premier Intimated that the London, Apr. 20. The city took the staggering budget Government would call up in the frat serious Instance men aged from 20 to 21. figures unflinchingly, the international outlooks having prepar-These would serve for six months int herculanean the regular army, after which they ed everybody for
would have the choice of transfer- effort,
Д
The manner in which the Chan-ring to the army reserve or the ter cellor of the Exchequer proposes to riforials.
meet the present emergency by dis-
possible 18
Approximately
There would be no exemptions,
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Explosions In Liverpool
Liverpool, Apr, 26.
#99
Five bomb explosions curred in Liverpool this morn- ing. No-one was injured, but shop fronta wero damaged,
It is understood that the mixallen, which were chemical bombs, were dropped into letter boxes. A sixth bomb, which fatted to explode, was found in the letter box of
Reuter Bulletin.
Palestino
shop.
ARAB REBUKE FOR AMERICA
Beirut, Apr. 23,
COMMENTS ON FATAL CAR SMASH
"Contempt To Army"
Shanghal, Apr. 20.. British and Japanese newspapers to-day published editorial comments on the accident in Hongkow which resulted in the death of Dr. Bertram Lulic, President of the Lester School and a Japanese bluejacket.
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China
April 27, 1939.
YUNNAN PROGRESS REVEALED
Kunting, Apr. 20.
Kunming (Yunnanfi), was in pres war days almost a world by itself. Twenty-two months of war bavo advanced this city immensurably.
Everything in Kunming is grow- Ing-industrially, culturally, militari-
and iy
elviently. Authoritative sources reveal that a total capital of $100,000,000 has been invested for developing Yunnan's mining industry, agriculture and industries. Factories, houses and offices are being con- atructed with incredible rapidity; population hus increased from 180,
000 to 220,000.
Yunnan provincal authorities act up early this year o tentative capital
British papers emphasize alleged violent conduct of Japanese naval officern in the Gederal Hospital, while Japanese newspapers draw attention to the seriousness of Dr. Lillie's offence breaking Japanese, sentry Tine through the The Tairiku Shimpo declares that the case is not a mere traffic accident but "a clast of British and Japanese policies," alleging Dr. Lille's attitude $2,000,000 to exploit copper and other mines in North Yunnan. For as an example of Briton's tendency to hold Japanese forces in contempi.
agriculture the government has bor- The North Chiria Daily News states rowed $1,000,000 from Chinese banks
to stimulate scientific practices,
The Yunnan Cotton Spinning and that, it does not responsible, "but there who is priety of the conduct which disrupts greatly expanded. When orderly processes in the Hospital, opened on August 1, 1937, it had a leads to the assault of a prominent capital of $1,000,000, but now it is than $3,000,000. The atmosphere of tension
as entirely mill unnecessary na it is regrottable." about 100 weaving machines.
operates 9,200 spindles with Domel.
Centre of Learning SHANGHAI STATUS The Asahi Shimbun understands including the Academia Sinica, are The highest institution of learning, Hachiro
Foreign Minister, Mnow located here. The South-west
will shortly hand
and Associated University, composed of notes to the British and American the former National Tsinghun Ambassadors clarifying the Japanese Universities in
and Peiping and the
to reduce the British market for Government's broken pledges on the Between the high principles Indicat- | difference of opinion as to the pro- Weaving Company's mill, has been
Sir Walter Citrine, General Secret- ary of the Trades Union Congress, referred Mr. Chamberlain to the conscription issue and gave the Trade Union Council's view, that conscrip tion, even limited in form, would be
200,000 would bo tributing the burden as widely affected. There would be no class approved, distinctions and all will have the Kenerally Criticism is confined to the heavy same training, Irrespective of rank.
which Increase of horse-power 'lox, some fear may hit British exports except medically. and the high-powered car market which has only recently been pains- lakingly developed. On the other hand, the heavier tax is also likely imported cars of high horse power. Motor shares are well maintained in the face of the unexpectedly high increase of tax burden, on the theory impracticable because of the effect actual anti-Arab polley witch the doliceman and generally creates an worth more that companies specialising in high-on industry-Reuter, powered vehicles will all manufac ture sero engines, army lorries, etc.. the profits on which should offset the decline in revenue from sales of private cars.
STATEMENT IN COMMONS
London, Apr. 26,
In the House of Commons to-day Mr Chamberlain, announced con- Tobacco shares were sightly be- scription for those between the ages at of 20 and 21. The men will receive low yesterday's close. Kellef escoping additional taxation is re-training for alx months.
A bill will be introduced at once flected in the rise of brewery shares.
The Arab High Committee has sent telegram to President Roosevelt in which the discrepancy is pointed out ed by the inclusion of Palestine in the list of states which the President wanted to be guaranteed and the
United States had been pursuing in connection with the Palestine pro- blem.
In the telegram President Roose- velt and the United States nre accused of using the whole of their influence in favour of the Zionist cause, thus being really responsible in the London for the breakdown Conference. The attitude of the United States lent constant cn-
that the
Arita,
international Settlement
Shenghalan on its work
work at the
It was
Sterling, whlen is normally great-as it is based on the hypothesls that couragement to the, war of destruc- Government's attitude towards the Nankai University In Tientsin, 15. ly affected by budget statements, war will only come after a period tion waged on the Arabs who were fighting for freedom and the pre- showed rearcely any reaction as huge of warning.
servation of their national life, it is ment At the end of six months the men anticipated. borrowing
fully Moreover it was held Impossible to will be given an opportunity of enter-stated.-Trans-Ocean base the outlonic on economic factors in the Territorials for three and a alone while the international situa-half years. tion continues to be fraught with danger.
WDD
The valuntary principle will con- tinue in force for the navy, regular
POLICEMEN SHOT
While seeking an amicable settle- carrying on
campus the Kunming of various lusses, the paper The University has an enrolment of Agricultural College. ays that the Japanese Government favour revision of the voting system Chung Cheng Medien College, the stem 2.500. Other, Institutions are the of the
Municipal Counell, Te National
Sun
Yat-sen Univerally, the organisation of the International ad-
National Turgchl University, the settlement of the ministrative system, and a definite
the National Art Academy and the National Peiping Library.
Haffa, Apr. 28. Two Arab brothers on serving as surtax la unlikely to cause an over-well as civil defence. Government the bazaar quarters. One was kill- moderate taxa-intended further to limit armamented and the other seriously wounded. flow of capital as tion margin has ceased to be the profits and legislation on this sub-Reuter Bulletin, determinant of a capitalist's disposi-ject would be introduced at an early
It is believed that the increased army, air force and Territorials, as plainclothes palicemen were shot in settlement ronde question of extra. National Geological Survey Branch, I
iion.
date.
There would be special penalties on profiteering.
of
Training, to conscripts would be and only in the given in Britain
Unperturbed by the additional tax continued 011 the burden, sugar upgrade and terminals were firmer on the persistent tightness supplies, which is considered Ilkely event of war would arise the ability until the end of the to serve abroad, when to continue present quats year unless the Inter-apply to all, whether called up or national Sugar Council agrees to not.
Lugar
were
this would
further releases. Prices for refined The premier explained that after partly iraloing if the men did not exercise also higher, owing to the scarelly of immediately their option of Joining the Territorials available supplies which the recent they would pass into a special re-
a pre-serve regular army. Treasury action curtailed as
and budget measure, cautionary partly in adjustment of increased duty,
The leading sugar refiners stated that they did not expect a falling off in consumption for the present, although the possibility of a slight
demand from recession in
the poorer classes later cannot be ruled out.-Reuter,
Chartered Liner For King & Queen
London, Apr. 20.
It is learned that definite plans for alternative transport for the King and Queen across the Atlantie have been made by the Government. If it is decided that. Their Majesties should not travel on H.M.5. Repulse, the Government has arranged to charter a liner, it is understood that the probable choice will be the C.P.R. ship Empress of Australia
Rouler.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
London, Apr. 20. The King and Queen celebrated the 10th anniversary of their wed- ding to-day-Reuter Bulletin.
EMPIRE DAY BROADCAST
London, Apr. 15.
There would be provision for exemption, by tribunals for cen- selentious objectors, conditional on their undertaking work of national importance.
so-called con-
Referring to the scription of wealth, the Premier said that wealth was largely conscripted already, with income tax and surlax at a high level.
The Scottish Trade Union Council adjourned dramatically for an hour an the couscription
issue, General Counell announced it re- garded the position as serious and wished to have a meeting to discuss the question. British trade union chiefs are also meeting at a con- ference in the afternoon to discuss the situation-Reuter, -
The
England And U.S. Peace Move
London, Apr. 28.
called
The paper reveals that the Foreign Minister niso made representations through the British and American Ambassadors at Tokyo regarding the Settlement issue, and urged the necessity of reorganising the Muni cipal Council system "in a thorough- going
manner."
A similar demarche will be made by the Japanese Government to France
regarding the French Con- cesston in Shanghal, where succes sive outbreaks of anti-Japanese ter- rorism are reported,
Questioned by a foreign corres- pondent, .the
spokesman of the Foreign
Omer today termed the guesswork."--Domei... Arahi Shimbun report as "merc
S.
the
Kunming the gateway to free China, It Ja now the Chinese terminus of the newly constructed Yunnan-Burma highway. This 030- kilometre highway will be oficiully opened soon, the terminus of French- owned Indo-China-Yunnan Rellway, and of the Hanoi-Kunming air line. Soon it will be the terminus of an- other international air route that will start from London and be routed through Rangoon. In 1942, it will of the Yunnan- be the terminus Burma Railway already under con- struction.-Central News.
.
Peru
Lima Shaken By 'Quake
Lima, Apr. 25. One of the strongest earthquaires
for 60 seconds,
Asked if Government would sup plement President Roosevelt's recent initiative by making an immediate “HARAKIRI” ATTEMPT announcement of Government'e de-
Shanghai, Apr. 20. sire substantially to contribute to
Protesting against the "lukewarm- economic problems on a peaceful in dealing with the solution of the international ness" of the Japanese official attitude Settlement basis,
Chamberlain said he was problems, Ryosuke Inouye, 25, at- to have the opportunity of tempted "harakiri" on the third floor making clear that the Government of the was in sympathy with all
Administration M. C. to building to-day. secure an agreement for limitation of Stopped by a Chinese watchman armaments and to open up avenues after his first jab into the abdomen, for international trade and economie Inouye was rushed intercourse. He
to the Foomin since 1932 occurred at 7.55 am, tom the fact that Governmentation to Hospital,, where he was expected to day. ting with certain foreign
negotia recover, countries and that a delegation from Finland
The quake lasted Inouye carried a written message is in England. a British during
a `firmer Japanese stand.driving many people into the streets
In a panic. legation has just rinched Bucharest. United Press adde
Government is willing to consider
that Inouye There were no casualties.—United
Press, any proposal brought forward for arrived In Shanghai ten days ago Belfast, Apr. 20.
the better distribution of raw mater- have been questioning him about his from Japan. Japanese authorities Regarding the forthcoming in-tals, access to which is practically motive, so for without troduction of compulsory service in unrestricted in the British Colonial
result. Great Britain, the Prime Minister of Empire. Northern Ireland, Lord Craigavon. Mr. Butler, replying to a question, stated on Wednesday that since said Government did not contemplate Northern Ireland formed an integral at present to include Norway, Sweden part of the United Kingdom, comand Finland in any British guarantee puslory service would be applied or mutual aid poet. He added that there automatically and no special he did not see any reason to regard legislature would be needed by the the integrity of these three countries Mt. Tabarin and his wife. Belfast Parliament.--Trans-Ocean, as being threatened. "If they were
Northern Ireland
NEW BATTALESHIP
London, Apr. 26. Britain's biggest battleship will be launched on May 3. She is the Prince of Wales and the launching will be performed by the Princess Royal
Particular attention has been paid
TRIP TO HANKOW
Shanghai, Apr. 26. The U.S.S. Oahu and the admiral's yacht, U.S.S. Isabel, arrived here this afternoon from Hankow with 43 foreign passengers, including 11 members of the staff of the Soviet Embassy, headed by the Counsellor, threatened at a later date we would leave Hankow on the Japanese oc- The Soviet officials wanted to not be disinterested in the situation cupation of the city last October, but thus created." he said.-Reuter.
CONSCRIPTION
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had no means to do so. Their mail is said to have been opened, and altogether they had a most uncom- fortable time.
Thirty-two other passengers con- sisted of men and
mostly American.
women.
Admiral Yamell, Commander-in- Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, made the trip to Hankow and back aboard the Isabel-Reuter.
It is officially announced that the King will broadcast an Empire Day to her construction in regard to pro- cther defence purposes amongst the message from Winniper on May 24tection against aerial bombing, sub-highest of any nation in the world. at 6 p.m. (British Summer Time). marines and gunfire. The vessel will In view of the enormous military This will be the only occasion dur- be faster than II.MLS. Nelson and contribution made by the Hongkong ing the Canadian tour that a specch by His Majesty, will be relayed out- Rodney and she is a sister ship of Government to the Imperial Govern-
King George V.
menta fixed annual payment of KULING CONDITIONS side the Dominion, although the de-
It will carry secondary 10 5-Inch 50,000,000 we believe that any form
Shanghai, Apr. 20. parture from Portsmouth and the
of compulsory military training which
Sixty-one foreigners including 40 arrival at Quebec of the Royal Farty guns in addition to the main arma- of
would add to the existing burden Britons, 12 Americans, three Ger- will be broadcast, and eye witnessment of 10 14-Inch guna. The vessel would would
Impose an intolerable strain on accounts will be issued
mans, four Swedes, one Swiss and carry aircraft-Reuter | Woul to British Will niso
our resources, leading to the complete one White Russion and eight chil- listeners three times a week by Mr.
PRESS PRAISE
starvation of social services already dren are safe at Kuling, according to Richard Dimbleby
B.B.C. of the
of Parls, Apr. 20.
emaciated by Government's lacit of the spokesman the Japanese news department, who will be pre-
funds.
Army. Bent during the whole of the tour.--
The press unanimously welcomes the reported British decision to adopt or form which would obligate not subject to restrictions and
"We believe that compulsory service Our Own Correspondent,
The foreign colony at Kuling is conscription, declaring that Deltain's British citizens of this Colony to be members have expressed
ปี cfforts will go far towards persuading
appreci the totalitarian States of the folly of prepared for any eventuality is a tion of the treatment by Japanese going to war.
necessity. But the cost attendant troops whose discipline the foreign- The Echo de Paris writes that the upon the introduction of any such ers admired, the Army spokesman decision is being followed by Ausystem must not be borne by the sald.
Mrs. A. MacGregor, wife of the tralla and South Africa, who sent Hongkong taxpayer. Our defence is
Eire
Neutrality Question
Dublin, Apr. 28.
Bulletin.
its
of the Shanghal
died of heart
keen and magiscent troops to the an Imperial responsibility, as the Im- Superintendent French front in the great war. perial Government has partly ac- Telephone Company,
Le Petit Parisien considera that knowledged by mulcting our Treasury fallure at the General Hospital on Poland, Rumania and Greece will
of something like $100,000,000 in May 22-Domel,
nince Military Contributions Interpret the British decision as a
the
In the meantime, it is hardly and
Japanese Expert
Tokyo, Apr. 20. Mr. Toltaro Salta, an expert of the Tokyo Imperial University's seismological research Institute, is leaving for Chile at the end of April to carry to carry out inquiries into the recent disastrous earthquakes in central and northern Chile-Damel,
Y.M.C.A. FIXTURES
European Y.M.C.A. Axtures for next week are:
Saturday-Last day on which there will be omelat badminton for the Women's Scetion, and there can be no play in
in the
afternoon on account of the Hockey Tea.
Sunday-T Discussion Group, 0 p.m. Women's Section, AR.P. Monday. First Aid Lecture, 11 nm. Whist Drive, 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday, Bridge, 10 a.m.
Bad- minton, 0.30
p.m. Mixed swimming. Wednesday, Badminton Section. Social Morning.
Thursday.-Beginners' mah jong.
Friday Keep Fit Class, 10.30 nm. Badminton, 8.30 p.m. Mixed "Swim- ming.
10 a.m.
BRITISH SUBJECTS REGISTRATION
| PEACEFUL NEWS ITEM Forms can be obtained egollations necessary to stress that it should be B.B.C. Announcer Changes at all Police Stations
General Mulcahy is expected to logical complement of the promises beginning of the century ask the Premier, Mr. de Valera, at of assistance. Soviet Russla to-day's meeting of the Dall whether Turkey will speed up the Government of Eire hoa notified for building the British, German, Italian, French Eastern Europe. and Spanish Governments that Elro
considered the first duty of overy Briton residing in Hongkong-man and
a defence front ไก Le Journal says that if Britain on woman-to enrol in either the Hong- Icong Volunteer Defence Corps, the
Crisis Tone!
The well-known, decorum of the
in case of wver would remain strictly the first day of a conflagration is in tongkong Volunteer Nursing Dotach B.B.C, news announcera was broken neutral
and
whether Eire had de-a position to send to the continentment or the various ARP. organlaainst night by the Daventry broad- manded from these Governments as the weight of armies she had in the surance that neither Irish, territory last war, then the plans of the Cen-lons. It is not to our credit that all caster, after he had read crisis items nor Irish waters would be used for tral Powers
these branches of defence are crying from all over the world. Arc smashed,The balance is definitely established in loudly for. recrults.
"And now we come to the most peaceful item of the whole broad- garded as a vain attempt to intimidate cast," he said. The Bournemouth Germany. Doubts.
expressed fish dealers have decided not to sell whether a soldier capable of handling dah at loss
than twopence per modern arms can be trained in a pound.
military
It was yesterday the Premier would their allica-Router. leave by the President Harding for
•p again announced favour of the Western Powers and
New York on Saturday. Mr. de Valtra will open the Irish section of
GERMAN COMMENT ··
Nome, Apr. 20.
Вто
As an afterthought, the announcer
the New York world exhibition on The reported British" decision to few months and Britain is stlit con- May 14 and then visit a number of adopt conscription--recorded in the taldered as unready to enter the lists, In a more, cheerful tone said, "And American cities/Trans-Ocean,
nowspapers without comments re- as a land Power-Router.
bang goes my economy campaign.”
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