Friday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
May 12, 1939:
MUSIC EXAMINER
IN COLONY....
Dr. Mistowski, Trinity College of
Musle examiner, who arrived from the North yesterday on the Carthage. Dr. Aflstowski · will commence examinations on Monday at the Lusitano Club---Hann's Studio.
BRILLIANT WOMAN ARTIST IN HONGKONG
(By Ireno Macfadyen)
COMMUNIST DEMANDS ACTION, NOT WORDS French Foreign French
Policy Hotly Criticised
THE
PARIS, May 11.
“HE DEBATE on M. Daladior's statement in the Chamber this afternoon, was featured by a sharp attack by the Communist Deputy, M. Peri, on the Government's foreign policy.
must
He emphasised that the Munich policy definitely be abandoned. Negotiations were no longer in order, he declared, and the time had come to act.
No more journeys dare be made to Munich, Berchtesgaden
or the Vatican for the purpose of altering the map of Europe.
He urged the French Government to adopt a firmer attitude towards Spain, declaring that there was no call for haste in executing the Berard-Jordana agreement.-Trans-Ocean.
Dramatic Message from President of France
May
PARIS, Communities
ONE of the most interesting results of the insensate banish- ment of the Jewish people is the wide distribution of highly trained talent. which, in all propability, would never have come into close con- tact with this flower of tradition and specialized culture find brought to their very doors.
it
A few days ago Erue Friedlander,
an artist who studied with well. known masters in Parks and Berlin, and who has been acclaimed in Italy as showing unusual gifts, arrived from Milar, with other refugees, Tho Hongkong Working Arlots' Guild, ever on the look-out for such artists in order to offer the hospitality of their studio or to enrol them in the "Art International" which it is their dream to build up in Hongkong, met her and with the
the kind co- operation of Dean Wilson, un exhibl- tion of her world, water culours, mono-types and oil paintings, and a collection of exhibit labels in which she takes particular interest, will be Ehown in St. John's Cathedral Hail on Saturday, Sunday and Monday next 13th, 14th and 15th instant. 10 am. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 0 p.m.
Thus the beauty-loving public of the Colony will have the opportunity of accing, and it la hoped purchasing, examples of what one member of the guild cailed "refreshing up-to-date" work
Buch
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He added that Anglo-French soild- message to Parliament, which arity was closer and more confident thon ever, and it remained the basis was read in the Senate and the of French policy. They would not Chamber, President Lebrun this allow it to be weakened by intrigue afternoon recalled that during or by odlous and lying propaganda, "We consider participation with his first term of office he had Soviet-Russin in the common work consistently endeavoured to of mutual assistance is essentially devote all his efforts and experi- desirable. The Franco-Sovict Fact ence to the discharge of his of 1935 which remains in force shows duties.
He had always remained within the constitutional limits assigned to the President of the Republic and. with the valuable co-operation Parliament, had sought to facilitate
of
that, the pursuit and maintenance of the Soviet's participation on an equal and reciprocal footing forms one of the fundamental ideas of our diplom- atic action."
Fortify Siam Frontier
TOKYO, May 12. LOCAL Japanese newspapers re- port that the border between Blam:
and Freach Indo-China is being
steadily fortified. A Press nesango from Bangkok says that the French border against
fortification of the Intensified
Slam has been March, this year.
sinco
Many proscribed, zones have been
Britain's 3,500,000 Reserved Men
LONDON, May 11. THE revised edition of the provisional schedule of reserved occupations WAS issued to-night.
About 3,500,000 men, aut of approximately 11,000,000 between the ages of 18 and 50 are now reserved, com- pared with about 5,000,000 in the original schedulo issued 'at' the end of January, but revised at the end of April.
The now list also contains
a number of additions to the schedule affecting some 5,000 key men, including scientific workers. Reuter Special.
Political
Bod Banned In
Shanghai
TOKYO, May 12.
created along the frontier along the THE joint proclamation is- left bank of the Mekong River, while sued yesterday by the French French border patrols have been Concesalon and the Shanghai daily engaged in hard exercises.
The message says that Sinnese Municipal Council stressing the merchants entering French Indo-neutrality of Shanghai and bann- China are subject to strict examina-ing all associations of a political
and that considerable unrest nature reads: tion prevails among the Slamese people because of the French precautions.
A wireless station and an airfield were recently constructed at Pakse, border town between French Indo China and Stam. Many Cambodian troops are concentrated in the fron- tler area near Srisahon.--Domei.
Trans-Jordan Canard Is Denied
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"From the beginning of hostilities, the authorities of the French Con- cession and of
the International Settlement have striven continuously to preserve the neutrality of the arcas under their control, so that law- Hanoi-Kunming-Chungking-Chengtu · Lino abiding residents may continue with
from Hanoi to Kunming security to carry
lawful Every Thu. & Sat. Occupations, and so that safety of Every Sun., Wed & Fri, from Kunming to Chungking life and property may be preserved Every Wed. & Fri, from Chungking to Chongta and return. for all persons, irrespective of their Every Mon., Wed & Fri. from Chungking to Kunming nationality.
Every Wed. & Fri..... from Kunming to Hanol
on their
Kunming-Chengtu-Sian-Lanchow Line
"Actions of a political nature, though regarded by those participal- ing in them as being patriotie in Every Thu, & Sat. from Kunming to Lanchow via Chongtu & Slan character, cannot legitimately be Evory Sun. & Fri. from Landhow to Kunming via Sian & Chongtu carried on la neutral areas, whose of the existence of the foreign authe- neutrality is respected solely because. rities of the Concession
M. Dalndler added that if certain the unfettered working of the con- the form of agreement between the divergencies still existed regarding siltution.
After stating that he had hoped he British, Soviet, and French govern would be able to relinquish his post ments, there had been from the be at the close of the statutory seven years period, the President observed ment on fundamental mattera, name- That he had been requested to pre-ly on the necessity of safeguarding Jerusalem have been circulated by Settlement respectively. sent himself for re-election in order the higher interests of peace by com-
to demonstrate the unity of France to the whole world. He had been unable to refuse this appeal to his sense of duty.
Voice Across The Sca "The future is still uncertain owing to the restlessness of the world, M. Lebrun said.
the
ginning of the conversations, agree
mon action,.
After stating that France was working for the conclusion of a gung- antee agreement with Turkey with the object of ensuring pears in the Eastern Mediterranean, M. Daladier that they were not thinking of reduc- referred to national defence, and said ing military measures, but rather off reinforcing them, it, beyond French "A great volee from across
frontiers, certain massive mobilisa- Atlantic recently reminded the free tions were maintained. For 1939 and peace loving nations, which respected the liberties of the smaller alone, they must devote over 50 mil
llard francs to safeguarding the Staten, and the sanctity of treaties,
nation. form an alliance of their duty to capable of guaranteeing the prin- that France, invincible when united, He added that "same people hope cipies of international law.
"France claims a place in the con- might allow herself to become de- by the alternation of cert of these peaceful Powers, to moralised which she is prepared to give loyal threats and the promises of peace. If they desire a Just and equitable and unstinted assistance,
•is determined to peace, we are ready to nuke it. If "At home, France
a blow is aimed at peace, they will follow the path of social progress.
"At the same time, France is un- have a taste of the weight of our shakably resolved to defend her arms, rights in the world and to shrink from no sacrifices in order to assert them.
Confidence In Futuro "France faces the future full of confidence in her destinies.
the
It they are trying to weary us out between peace and war, the necessary time is in our hands. Neither force nor ruse can do any- thing against France."-Reuter.
ITALY'S WARNING
and
·
the
London, May 11. Reports purporting to emanate from certain foreign news services, which allege serious unrest amongst the
CANNOT OPERATE population of Trans-Jordan and in the Trans-Jordan ormy, and speak
"Associations of a political nature of the despatch of, 5,000 British troops can accordingly not be allowed to from Egypt to Trans-Jordan to quell operate in the areas under the con- disorders there, which are attributed trol of the authorities in the French to the population's dissatisfaction Concession and in the International Government in relation to Palestine. ties would, in with the attitude of the Trans-Jordan Settlement. Their continued activi-
the oplaton there is no truth in reports of serious with that secure neutrality which it It can be confidently, stated that authorities concerned, be inconsistent unrest in Trans-Jordan, where he is their common object to preserve people are living in peace and quiet for the bonest of the whole com under their own Government.---
In well-informed quarters here the entire story is characterised as a crude Invention.-British Wirricas.
Worship Of "Goddess Of Heaven"
munity.
of the
"It is recordingly hereby proclaim- ed that any person participating In the activities at any such association, either directly or indirectly, may be denied the sanctuary of the Conces- sion and the Settlement, and is liable to expulsion therefrom.
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JAPANESE HOLD TWO BELGIAN SUBJECTS
TOKYO (By Mall).
BARON MARCEL` Bocyens and Father Raphael Collard, both Belgi- an subjects, are being held in detention by the Tokyo Police on charges having to do with “currency matters.”
Father Collard was arrested on, health. Baron Baeyens, who is close "Warning also is hereby given that April 18 and Baron Baeyens was on 70 years of age, has been in falling the two authorities concerned may, taken into custody on April 20. health for a number of years. without further notice, take any Baron Baeyens recently returned He came to Japan four years ago steps that they may deem it neces- from a trip to Shanghal, arriving at to visit his son, Baron James sary to take in order to ensure the Yokohama by the Empress of Canada Bueyens, then secretary In the preservallon of law and order,
on the evening of April 20. Several French Embassy in Washington. Neither the wor nor the Japanese
days later, his opprehension by the
In response to inquiries made to of Chekwan, occupation
former "Particularly, notification may at Tokyo police become known when the police and the Foreign Office, M. centre of worship for the "Queen of any time be issued imposing without the Belgian Charge d'Affaires, M. Forthomine has been informed that Heaven" can stop Hongkong Chinese further notice, if so deemed neces-Pierre Forthomme, was
notified.
Baron Baeyens la being held on from
Since then, Baron Baeyens haa "currency matter." continuing their religious Bary, drastic curfew regulations.
"Finally, notice is given that he been held in the Akasaka Police ceremonies, and to-day, hundreds of
No indication has been given by accretary Chinese in junks and launches are authorities of the French Concession Station, where a
of the the authorities as to how long he and of the International Settlement Belgian Embassy has been permitted will be kept under examination sailing out to Tingchi Boy, off
will take all steps within their power to see him. He subsequently report what course of action will be taken. Lyemun to
to worship the "Queen of to punish any person who at this ed that he found the Baron in poor Father Collord has been engaged Ieaven" on the birthday of the god-time commits any act prejudicial to
In missionary work in the Japanese the preservation of peace and order
Empire for six years. He resides in Tokyo. He is 37 years old and is connected with the Bociety of Missionaries in Parla.
The guild has, as is well-known, long
been trying to establish a de- finite school of art here, and although bennighly trained there
have teachers of art among the memTI-
none has bers,
been able to devote entire energies to develop- ing
for enterprise, оп which at present there is no endow ment. But there is the studio at 61 Gloucester Road top floor, and I In- vited Erne Friedlander and her hus- band to inspect it. She greatly np- proved the situation with its Ane views front and back, and the school there equipment for teaching. As was no time to be lost she, has al- ready begun classes there, and several pupils have been enrolled. She can undertake to carry forward clementary or advanced students on modern lines which, while develop- ing each personality, includes rous
rough drill in the foundations of drawing.
On Tuesday last Emo Friedlander gave a most interesting demonstra- tion of a speciality of her own "mono- type", one of the latest methods of producing decorative effects, to a has formed throughout the world, hurriedly collected gathering of
A "deliberate warning to religious festival every year. They members and friends at the Guild Trans-Ocean. Studio. Several well-known
Egypt" is what political circles believe that blessings from the god- Chi- nese artists were among
call Marshal Balbo's statement dess on her birthday will protect tors. The Guild feels that Erne
and evil to Arab press representatives, them from misfortunes Friedlander's project of taking pupils In the Chamber of Deputies to which he made, before leaving
spirits during the year. though rather a desperate day, M. Daladier sald in his declara-
This year the Great Temple atĮ venture of faith and
Cairo to-day to return to Tripoli. Tingchi Boy is the only place avail-] hope,
real tion of French policy that Europe opportunity for the Colony to share in
be Marshal Balbo zaid that "anti- | able for the religious observance, must decide whether it will gifts of this wonderful great
dominated by force or collaboration. Italian propaganda in Egypt might
affect old France, he said, stands firmly for easily
Italo-Egyptian collaboration and is determined to friendship, and Impair considerably Jewish Chief Sees continue the building of a peace the relations between the two structure in which Russin's co-opera- countries." flon is essential.
thic
speeta-
people. Th
This has already been
proved true with regard to music.
There is much besides teaching to be done, such as gathering into closer co-operation many artists for decara- tive work of various kinds in houses, offices, streets, shops. The coming Colony's Centenary celebrations could employ the energies and ingenuity of many under expert direction.
I
As regards Erne Friedlander's art I will not forestall the critics whose comments should be interesting especially as I have only seen "scratch" collection briefly of mono- types
and oils, and none of the large water colours now being unpacked from the big crate stored in a godown,
"This confidence based on strength of the French fighting forces on land, on sta, and in the air, as well as on the infinitely varied re- sources of the French empire, which extended to three continents; on the achievements of French culture, and on the solidity of the friendships she
notably with Great Britain.
Franch Policy
Paris, May 11.
TO EGYPT
ROME, May 11.
Italian political quarters say they
do not think the statement was
dess.
The large majority of Chinese mariners and members of the Neung and good government."-Domel,
Ma societies faithfully observe this:
The Premier
(
French Officers Visiting Britain
London, May 11, One hundred offgérs of the French Reserves, headed by General Duffleux,
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The guests will be abown an acro- January British and French solidarity Intended to be a reproach to Egypt, stronger than ever, he asserted, and but to serve as an indication of the
London, May 11, plane factory In Birmingham, and March Dr. Weizmann, head of the Jewish British military planes will be demon-Spot this continues to be the basis of the sensitive reaction of Italy to the anti- Agency had on Interview with the strated to them at Southampton. At French policy.
Italian influence of England, and Prime Minister and Mr. Malcolm Portsmouth they will visit units of Cotton is May 10th. Earller, the Premier had read a Franco "on the Egyptian public. MacDonald at the House of Commons the fleet.Trans-Ocean,
this evening-British Wireless. statement by President Lebrun soy- Trans-Ocean. ing that France was resolved to do her share of the work for pence, but that she was fully prepared to safc-| guard her rights.
Heferring to President Roosevelt's speech, the Premier sald "It is the duty of free and peaceful countries But I feel that through her naive to form a group to enable the though vigorous pictures blows the safeguarding of the rules of inter-
fresh and vibrant air of freedom in | national Jaw-United Press, ..
an nesthetic expression, with know- ledge, and discipline behind them.
The RMS. Empress of Asia on route to Hongkong, arrived at Kobe at noon yesterday and left at 3 pɔon. She is due at Nagasaki at 1 pm to
A DALADIER'S SPEECH
CHICAGO EXPLOSION: TEN BELIEVED DEAD
Harc.
CHICAGO, May 11,
TEN PEOPLE are believed to have been killed in an explosion and fire which destroyed Rosenbaum Brothers' grain elevator here to-day, and which shook: ku krun over a mile sq Paris, May 11. ***Four employees of the elevator Company and one fireman have been France la determined, that as long killed and at least seven firemen in) ured by the crumbling walls, an as it is necessary, to resist all tests | ...The intense heat prevented effeo tivo Arefighting and the flames 'are nimed "at weakening her moral re- spreading to two Norris' Grain Com pany's elevatora posk sistance, declared. M. Daladier, the Moer than 100 pieces of firefight ing equipment were rushed to the French Fremlor, Kican important, sonne, but for three hours only:two Breboats were mble-lo play their statement to the Chamber. orato hoste effectively.--United Press;
Bulgarians Shot In Escape Drama
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It is said that he is held on the same charge as Baron Baeyens.--- Reuter.
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