Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
May, 5, 1939.
PUBLIC PROTESTS IN LONDON AND BELFAST AGAINST CONSCRIPTION
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS in London and. Belfast against the proposed conscription were made yesterday, these being the first organised expressions of anti- conscription sentiment. The West End of London was chosen last evening by some They marched 2,000 workers who were called together by Leftist organisations. through Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Piccadilly, carrying large flags with pro- tests against the Government's measures.
In Belfast, 2,000 members of the Irish Republican Army, and their friends, collected in the streets last evening, appealing against conscription.
Strong police detachments tried to suppress the demonstration. However, there were no incidents, the crowd, after singing the Irish soldiers' song of the 1916 Easter rebellion, voluntarily dispersing-Trans-Ocean.
Irish Proclamation
PEOPLE DEMAND PEACE
Promior Requested To Toll Germany
No
Conscription For Northern Irishmen
LONDON, May 4.-Introducing the Conscription Bill for the second reading in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Neville Chamberlain said if the Bill runs for the three full yours as is planned. at prosont, 800,000 conscripts will be trained.
He announced that the measure would not be applied to North Ireland.United Press.
Genevieve Tobin In Hongkong
GOES
TO CHINATOWN AFTER HUBBY HAS BOUGHT SOME SUITS
....
THE LIFE of a filin star and her director husband when on holiday must indeed be trying to judge from the hectic time that Genevieve Tobin and William Keighley are spending in Hongkong to-day.
Film representatives, reporters and curious film stara besieged the couple when they stepped off the Empress of Japan this
They were escorted to the Hong- kong Hotel where a sulle of rooms had been booked.
LONDON, Mny 4. THE British Committee for a "New Peace Conference," which is said to have over 1,000,000 supporters, has forwarded a letter to Mr. Chamber-morning. Volunteers Favoured lalo demanding that in view of the Mr. Lees-Smith contended that reproaches made by Herr titler about compared with Mr. Chamberlain's the hostility of England to Germany, ngures of 200,000 for training under a message be directed to the German conseription, the voluntary system. people in which the common interest with reserves of men who had been of the British and German peoples trained under it, could produce 790,- In the maintenance of peace should 000 men.
be emphasised, the reproaches be re-
fact stressed
Dat
Belfast, May 4. Britain for the sake of inducing young A proclamation was read at amen to to to camp for three to six demonstration of the Irish
Be-months, was really to use a steam
hammer to crack a nul, publican Army lo-day.
"All Army units of the six Ulster counties are to hold themselves in readiness for immedate response to
Mr. Keighley, who is suffering from orders from Headquarters. Arms and equipment must be ready for
the after effects of a small-pox ino- that his winter distribuilon and Commanding Officers
culation, decided clothes were untullable for a summer' are Instructed to supervise til details. The civilian population, without any
day here and, looking ahead to but dintinetion of religious or geographi Sir Archibald Sinclair also spoke futed, and the
days in Salzon, Singapore and Bali, cal distribution, will be protected in favour of the voluntary system, England is prepared to make a post-
requested that a Chinese tallor make towards by
stolid contribution military Interference
him from
summer salts within 24 hours. and added that the preservation of live Britain. Enemy preparations, whe-
depended on peace
our strength,
It took security, economic
nearly half an hour for the The great ther they are presented as propaganda moral firmness, and the ability lo
majority of British
lailur to
the film director "harbour
the measure be mora ar pretended precautions must
showing the who by this time was Impress that in good time upon the people," the letter states. Ignored and a policy of complete consciences of the rulers of other no kind of hostile feeling towards effects of strain. Then, arrangements non-cooperation enforced.United| countries, and also on co-operation any people, and whatever uncasiness
between ourselves and the other it might have about the consequences for their travelling had to be dis- Icussed with a Cook's representative. of the German palley, the British The famous couple have decided to 303,000 MEN TO BE CONSCRIPTED Peace-loving nations.
must also convince the Ger- people, as therta, are by no means leave to-morrow at 6.30 nm. os an IN U.K.
man and Italian people that our convinced that fundamental differ-Air France plane for Saigon.
who is a Mis Tubin,
pour
uit feelings are friendly towards them." ences need exist in the interests of London, May 4.
the two nations, or that war between MOVING THE second reading of added Sir Archibald.-Reuter.
Ühem necessary, and that should it traveller, is not especially looking the Military Training Bill
forward to this part of the journey. Cheers For Eden the
From Saigon they will proceed to House of Commons to-day, Mr.
Sir Hugh O'Neill, the member for ultimately occur, it will be a cata- Neville Chamberlain said that the County Antrim, sald that the reason strophe for both peoples alike."
The Prime Minister is called upon Dongkok and from there to Angitor |
which they both are extremely an- bli would produce 200,000 men this for the exclusion of Northern Ireland
xious to visit. They have heard so year, and 800,000 in the three years from the bill was that the head of this letter to make a declaration of its currency.
another State thought it right and to this effect at an early opportunity, much from other film stars who have he proper to interfere, and had made the and to adopt whatever extraordinary could judge from the evidence from British Government change is mind. methods may be necessary to bring already visited Angker that they feel
their Itinerary, Mr. Anthony Eden, who was preet-this declaration to the knowledge of it would be criminal to miss it from
From Angkor they will travel with cheers, denied that the the whole German peopic-Trans-
system hind altogether Ocean.
Prcas.
191
He declared that, so far J
the
different parts of the country, view that he had already expressed ed that the carefuj disposal of the Gov-voluntary ernment's proposals would dispose of ceased to exist. It was true we were fears and doubts about the Idea of necepting a new principle, but he did. conscription had been confirmed. not think anybody wanted to curtail :
the liberties of a subject.
People Determined
Mr. Eden expressed the opinion "There can be no possible manner that it was ridiculous to suggest that
of doubt that the determination of the introduction of conscription was!
the British people to put themselves
ir. a position fully to carry out the undertakings which they have been
giving, as evidenced by this great
departure froin an old tradition, has crented a
Europe, profound respect all
over
Mr. Chamberinin dwelt on the position of conscientious objectors, who, he considered, had been dealt with In a broad-minded manner.
Ile anticipated that the temptation! to take advantage of the provisions In this respect would be less than in the last war because it was not now. contemplated that men would be asked to serve overseas, or to fight in trenches, but to undertake a com-i paratively
short period of com-
-
pulsory training.
The Government desired to respect scruples were they conscientiously held. There would be no persecu tiona.
Australians And Conscription
CANBERRA, May 4
A motion condemning collco- iive security was passed by the Federal triennial Labour Con- ference to-day, which the polloy frally, of co defence of Australis, secondly, assistance only to other mem- bern of the British Common- wealth, and thirdly, opposing conscription-Reuter Special
INDIAN LEADER SAYS "ENLIST"
Madras, May 4. itao Babadur Ilala, prominent leader of the depressed classes, has appealed to them to "respond quickly, spontaneously and generously to the trumpet call of duty" by enlisting in the jarmy. Reuter Special.
FREEDOM OF PRESS
AT LAST!
Russia Withdraws Censorship
RUSSIA has withdrawn her censorship against des- patches sent by foreign correspondents.
to
to
Singapore and Ball returning Singapore to catch the steamer Vic- torin which will transport them to Europe.
After the Chinese tailor and the Cook's representative had taken their Icave of Miss Tobin and her husband, it was discovered that the purchase of a raincoat was of vital importance.
SIGHT-SEEING
The party left the Hongkong Ilotel at 10.45 am, bought the raincoat and set out on a sight-seeing visit. They were most Interested in the Chinese
had timin.
GENEVIEVE TOBIN
they thought we were mad when we
decided to come.”
SOUTH AMERICAN VISITS When asked whether the scare was likely to stop the projected trip of Tyrone Power and Annabella, Miss Tobin exclaimed, "Oh, I don't think they can come. They're under con- tract."
"I don't know," sald her husband. "They went to South America, you know."
FASCINATED
said that they found the East,
section of the town at West Point He added that Hollywood's anxiety and spent an interesting time in Cat to secure the South Amercan market Street (commonly known as Paddy's was naturally leading to more fre- Market).
them,quent visits by atars to that continent. Like many tourists before
A couple of Fox players had gone Miss Tobin and Mr. Keighley then there last year and, recently, Tyrone visited the Peak and from there pra-Power-and Annabella. He thought ceeded to Repulse Bay where they their visits took the subtle form of Informal trips rather than personal This surprising news, says
At 5 p.m. they intend to be pre- | appearance tours. "Trans-Ocean" was conveyed to sent at a tea dance in the Hongkong correspondents by the chief ofHotel which has been arranged by as far as they had yet been able to several local film fans. At 8.15 p.m. see it, fascinating. Mr. Keighley that some of the they will be conducted to the ZBW added, however
Broadcasting Studios where they will scones in Shanghai distressed them; be interviewed over the air.
were able they
to visualise how Officials of the King's Theatre will grievously the war must have changed be hosts to the couple at a Chinese the place. how at the Ying King Restaurant. If their strenuous day has not com pletely tired them out, it is hoped the that they will be present at Hongkong Hotel dinner later in the
the press service of the Soviet foreign affairs commissariat to- night.
The censorship will cease Imme- diately, but correspondents were simultaneously warned that those who in future spread "hostile" re- ports or reports detrimental to the prestige of the Soviet-Union, would
from the country expelled from Foreign correspondents were total-evening. ly surprised by the new
the new concession as preliminary censorship, as it
be
MISS TOBIN LOOKED COOL Dressed in a cool floral gown and
to
"Bob A Day" Tommies
WENDY BARRY'S NEXT PART Miss Tobin had not met Wendy Dealing with the question of pay and allowances, tho Premier said that
Barry, Hongkong's contribution militiamen would receive one shilling
Hollywood's Who's Who, Mr. Keigh a day during the initial period of six
loy, however, met her a few days months without addition for rank or
before they sailed. She was taking trade, but there would be no stop-
test for Warner Bros' impending pages.
The conditions when the men the first step towards a totalitarian is the Pitambar in existence since with her light flaxen hair tucked production of "Elizabeth, the Queen." Geneviere and her husband have pass into the auxillary services would regime in this country.
of toshead
them a tour which he determined late
later.
of Commons could immediately stop the Soviet regime started. The lift-beneath a broad-brimmed white hat, Special allowances for total deny movement in that direction, and ring of the restriction is attributed to Miss Tobin submitted willingly pendants would be 17 shillings a there was no doubt that it would. the initiative of the new Commissur na interview by the "Hongkong takes in the East Indies, Ang-
Telegraph" representative when she kor, and most Oriental week. 12 shillings a week for partial There could be no compulsory service for Foreign Affairs, M. Maletov. dependants, and 17 shillings a week of any kind in this country unless it
The House
for a wife with the customary allow-had an overwhelming measure of
unces for children.
The Government proposed to re- duce to 20 the age at which family allowances were paid in the regular
voluntary_support-Reuter.
stopping
Japan this morrticularly strong-Warner Bros; Miss Tobin, who
The wharf was
and her director husband, Mr. William places. They are due back in Holly- Keighley, arrived on the Empress of wood on July 20, Mr. Keighley
go right on handling a megaphone for is not under contract, has no de- at printentions. She is not, how- ever, likely to go back to the New York stage, having recently refused play there. As an Invitation to Mr. Keighley remarked, "She is mar- ried now."
Anglo-German Scene In House
Naval
London, May 4.
There was a "scene" in the House
and auxiliary forces which at present of Commons to-day. was considerably higher than the
age of the new militiamen,
Ireland Omitted
·
At one moment the House was listening with qulet intentness to Mr. Chamberlain's explanation of the effects of the Military Training Bill
and
next the
·
Pact Posers
the
Mr. Chamberlain announced that (Conscription)
London, May 4. the bill would not be applied to pandemonium broke out,
In connection with the abrogation Northern Leland, and would be
All because the Premier had said: of the Anglo-German naval agree accordingly amended. Lord Cral "It has been decided not to extend ment, the First Lord of the Admiral gavori, with whom he conferred, bud conscription to the six counties ofty, Lord Stanhope was asked whether left the decision to the United King- Northern Ireland.'
would involve changes in this dom Government, who was desirous That did It! A section of the House new construction programme, ond of avoiding differences which must tose and roared its protest, and some whether the Government intended to arlse If the
the bill was applied there time elapsed before the Speaker could re at present,
restore order to enable Mr. Chamber-gotiate with Germany about a new As a recognition of Northern lain to resume his speech, says a Ireland's patriotism, it had been "Trans-Ocean" message. decided to constitute a force on the supplementary reserve basis, in the
Government's Conduct
greater will be the effect on the abroad, it was due to the conduct of ernment was uncertain different countries in Europe.”
ly guarded by police and a crowd than usual was not per to pass, first, the wharf gates and, next, a barrier at the end of the pler. The couple were interviewed to gether, but Mr. Keighley acted as spokesman. They have never been
The Atlantic Clipper service will in the Enst before. Asked whether he thought the war was scaring probably be operating when they Hollywood artists from voyaging to reacht England, but they won't use it. the East, Mr. Keighley said: "Per. Miss Tobin's reply to the suggestion haps so. I know that people said was, "O-ho no!"
Philharmonic Society's Loss On "Ruddigore"
THAT THE itongkong Philharmonie Society has had a neit loss of $4,203.86 on the last alx operas produced is revealed in the Society's Statement of Accounts, issued to-day,
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Geo. Pio-Ulski's String Quintette
ovory SUNDAY for Tiffin 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Fred Carpio's Dance Orchestra
overy WEDNESDAY for Dinner 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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treaty.
Mr. Geoffrey Shakespeare, Porlin- mentary Secretary to the Admiralty, replied that the first part of the ques- London, May 4. tion touched on one of the matters form of a light tank unit of the Mr. J. Kirkwood said that the men which
Would
nced examination, Royal Armoured Corps.
of the Clyde would rather strike than while as regards the second part of Mr. Chamberlain, in concluding, yield to conscription.
the question, the answer was given
This loss covers the working | "Ruddigore." made an appeal in the following Mr. D. R. Grenfell, winding up for by the Prime Minister on Wednesday.on "Pirates of Penzance" cost $1,253.84 words: "The sooner we get this bill the Opposition, said that this country Trans-Ocean.
to players. through the sooner we can assure was not going down, but I the The Premier replied to a similar (February 1934), A Country $125.30 was deducted for their sale the safety of the country, and the opinion that it was had been created question on Wednesday that the Gov- Girl" (January 1936), "Maid of
whether the
(December The scenery, which was undoubted- German denunciation of the treaty also the Mountains"
monie production, actually cost less The Minister for Labour, Mr. contained a deatre by Germany to con- 1986), "Street Singer (Aprilly the best ever seen in a Philhar- 1937), "Arcadians" (December then the scenery made for the other Opposition Amendment Ernest Brown, said that those who clude a new agreement,
1987) and "Ruddigoro" (Decem-alx operas. The performing rights at $338.81 also cost less than expended ber 1938).
On last year's production. "Tudal-on the other productions. gure", the Society lost $522.07, whilst The Society will hold their annual a loss of $102.42 is revealed for the general meeting at the Jacobean -- Bratislavo, May 4, -
Year's working fa the Income and Room of the Hongkong Hotel
Wednesday, May 10, at 6.30 p.m. THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.- The British Consul here to-day in- Expenulture Account,
The hire of the theatre for $1,800) Offèers' And 'members of the com for conscription In Britain profound and steadying effect in formed the Slovakian Foreign Minis-
To introduce this enormous elabora-Europe than any other ovent in recent ter that Britain has, de facto recognis- and the cost of costumes contributed miles for the season 1039-40 will tion of continental conscription info weeks-Reuter,
ed the Slovak State. Trans-Ocean. largely to the loss in producing then be elected.
.
the British Government,
Mr. 1. D. Lees-Smith (Lab.) predicted the voluntary system would moving the Opposition amendment, break down immediately conscription maintained that
the voluntary was introduced would be proved system would have provided all the wrong. He quoted figures showing men required. Scenes of enthusiasm that the proposed conscription meas and queues of men waiting to Join sure he not adversely affected outside the territorial drill-halls recruiting In the past few weeks. convinced him there was no need
Introduction of the bill had a more
Recognition Of Slovakia
on