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Steel Orders
For Britain
London, May 16, A British firos, has received an order for £1,000,000 of steel for aeroplano hangars in Cey- kon.
The Royal Mall Steamship Company has placed an order for four
cargo
steamers of about 8,000 tons for the South American roo with Harland and Wolfe of Belfast-Reuter Bulletin.
Russia Turns Down
Proposa!
France Not Worried By Hitch
Kulangsu
JOINT PROTEST LODGED
at
Amoy, May 16, It is revealed that the British, American and French Consula Kulangsu Jodged a joint protest with the Japanese Consul-General regard- ing the action taken by the Japanese naval forces in connection with the attack by unidentified Chinese on Mr. Hung Lich-lisun-Domet,
LONDON COMMENT
Landon, May 10. The official report of the Japanese demands in Kulangsu received in London is substantially as published and plainly would reduce the Ku- Jangzu Council to
Japoneso macliine if the demands are granted. It is understood that the Chair- inan of the Kulungsu Council is ex- pected to reply to the Japanese that ho must refer the demands to the treuty Powers. Japan will be in- formed that Great Britain cannot condone forcible interference in Ku- langsu's administration.
The question of landing British bluejackets in Kulungsu, which was Istrongly pressed privately on Gov- ernment by Influential members of the House of Commons us a practi- cal demonstration of Britain's close Interest in the crisis, is now being considered. The decision may await a report from Admiral Sir Percy Noble.
It is pointed out in London that The Soviet enunter-proposals, with H.M.S. Birmingham and Scout according to London political circles, now in Amoy, he has ample men for reiterate in detail the former pro-in effective landing party. It is not posals; namely:
London, May 6.
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
"Fork Out Our Colonies"
Is German Demand
Vicana, May 10,
Under the slogan "Hersus mit unseren kolonien" '{fork out our colonies), three days of intenso colonial activity began here to-day with a meeting of the Reich Colonial Congrem, in which 10,000 people are participating, including many former oplonial governors, adminia- trators and contingente from overseas.
A feature of to-morrow's programme is the celebration of the golden jubilee of colonial troops of German East and German South- west Africa.
To-day the streets of Vienna are full of men of 50 and over west- ing the once familiar khaki and the enormous pinned up sombreros of the former colonial troops and, as a background to the decorations in front of the Kalhaus where the congress meeting is held, të an enormous black map of Africa-Reuter.
King Zog Protosts
Vicuna, May 16.
King Zog of Albania has addressed A leiter to the Leaguo Secretariat protesting against the Italian occupation of his country. It is stated, however, that the Ielter formulates no preciso demanda, King Zog's nephew, Prince Hussain, who is now in Geneva, has been received by the Secretary-General of the League, NL. Joseph Avenol, according to an announcement made here to-day-Trans Occan.
CHIANG KAI-SHEK'S APPEAL TO AVENGE AIR RAID MASSACRES
CHUNGKING, May 10.
GENERAL Chiang Kai-shek has issued a call to the people of the nation to avenge the Japanese air massZETÉS,
The General revealed that in the first two weeks of the month, the Japanese air force has conducted no less than 60 raids on congested re- sidential districts of Chinese cities. In Chungking alone, deaths and in- Juries were counted by the thousands
in addition to Foochaw, Slan, Lo- yang, Siangyang, Fancheng and vari improbable that the Government willous points on the Hunan, Hupch, and The conclusion of a mutual sals-ques; the Admiral to remain in Klangsi fronts, which were subject- tance pact between Russia, France Amoy for some days.
ed to repeated nir attacks, the Japan- ese air raids have been extended to and Britain;
Chuanchow, Changting, Kiungshan, Shlukwan,
an, Changchow, Tungan, Swn- Yuanling, Hanchung and other cities tow, Ningpo, Kinhwa, Hengyang, and towns throughout the country.
Lord Haifax and Mr. R. A. Butler discussed Staff discussions
ther Kulungsu to agree on the
situation at length yesterday. details of a military pact;
The Ballle border States must join Great Britain will firmly resist the It is learned there is no doubt that frontier guarantee because other- wise that section of the Soviet fron-Japanese demands. It is confident tier is unprotected against an attack.ly felt that the United States will
It is belleved in London that the take the same stand. discussions with Moscow will ba dis- The newspapers continue to re- continued until the Geneva meeting, port fully the developments. The Well-informed London sources hope Manchester Guardian, emphasising that Lord Halifax, and especially exactly the same as that of the In M. Bonnet, will succeed Geneva to termutional Sellement at Shanghai. reach a compromise.
"The Japanese occupation" says The foreign political debate in the paper, and the far reaching Ja- House of Commons on Felday alms panese demands are therefore a test and American at emphasising the attitude of the of British, French Liberal opposition before the British policy. If the great democracies the Japanese public on the eve of Lord Halifax's show any weakness, departure for Geneva. Trans-Ocean, are almost certain to apply the same
methods to Shanghai, REPLY EXPECTED SOON
"Since that would inevitably cause a grave crials, it is better to take a London, May 16, It is understood that the British reason it is good to hear that both arm stand at Kulangsu. For this reply to the latest Russian note will Britain and America. have protested probably be sent to Moscow before against the Japanese action and have the Geneva menting. The Russian sent their naval commanders-in- proposals are being carefully examin-chief of the China Station to Amoy. ed in London.-Reuter.
"In this, as in all Far Eastern questions, the best hope les in Arm and united action by Britain and
MAISKY FOR GENEVA
Geneva, May 10,
It is understood that M. Molotov has appointed the Ambassador to London, 14. Ivan Muisky, to represent the Soviet at the Lengue meeting, It had been expected that M. Potem- kin would be selected and that he would have discussions with Lord Halifax and M. Bonnet at Geneva. ---- Reuter.
FRANCE UFWORRIED
Parla, May 16,
The rejection by Moscow" of the British proposals is not commented on to any extent by the French papers this morning, most of which merely report the London and Moscow statements.
Amerca,"-Reuter.
Trade Unions Back British Re-Armament
Discounting Japanese claims that their air force confine its activities
AMERICA WELCOMES THE KING
May 17, 1939.
NEW BANK OPENS IN SHANGHAI
Stanghal, May 10.
The Hus Hsing Commercial Bank, chartered by the Reformed Govern- ment, was opened to business to- day. The Nanking Branch will be opened on May 20,
Supported by six leading Japanese banks, the new bank proposes to ad- Jim and control the financial sifun- tion in Central China. It is under- stood that foreign banka including the American National City Bank of New York and the Chase Bank, the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration, the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chinn, and the Mercantile Bank of India have not yet manifested their attitude toward the new institution.
In a statement Issued, Mr. Takeshi Washio, Vice-President of the Bank emphasised that the ulms of the new bank were to stabilise the financial altuation in Central China and to ease the credits situation, especially in relation to foreign commerce.
The notes issued by the Hua Hsing Bank are not designed to defeat the legal tender of the Kuomintang Government but will be circulated side by side with the old currency.
The Hun Hsing notes will be ex- changed for the old legal tender at par, while they will be freely con- verled into foreign currency.--- Domci,
CHINA NOT AFFECTED
Chungking, May 16. Confidence that the Chinese cur- rency structure in central China would not be undermined by the Japanese intention of issuing notes through the so-called Hua Hsing Commercial Bank was expressed by a Chinese currency
expert.. He pointed out that backed up by the Chinese legul strong reserves, tender had stood the test of war for the past 22 months and the people had strong confidence.
Against this sound Chinese cur- New York, May 16, rency structure, the Japanese attempt Welcoming Their Majesties to the to issue notes without adequate re to military establishments, General American continent and next month serves for the purpose of purchasing Chiang said that the objective of the to the United States, the Herald Chinese products and then selling Japanese mass bombing is threefold: Tribune writes that the Royal visit them for Chinese legal tender, noles to demoralise the Chinese people and registers a vast and slow change in to be converted into foreign exchange their spirit of resistance; to reduce the functions of British royalty. The was doomed to fallure. Chinese productive capacity; and to
is more than visit is
mere ceremonial He belleved that despite compulsory disturb Chinese social prace and or
pageant.
The King would not come der in the rear.
he
not come measures for their circulation all did not Icel
that
by so doing Chinese and foreign merchants in he would promote
reject would Realizing that the basis of China's common interest and friendly feel- bogus notes, which would meet the national solvation lies in her entire ing between the Empire and the same fate as the notes insued by the In sending her King."Federal Reserve Bank" in north people, the aim of the Japanese mill-Americas. tarists is to sup and weaken the Great Britain makes a supreme ges-China-Central News. Chinese race by inflicting large num-ture of regard and fellowship which heaviest concentrations ber of casualties where there are the Americans will not fall to understand
of civilian and appreciate.-Reuter, populace, the General said.
Describing the Japanese massacre annals of mankind," General Chlung as an atrocity unprecedented in the
have come to naught, as Chinese out that all these crimes pointed calm and equaniminity, stiffened by almost two years' hardships of the war, refused to be disturbed.
enemy
Lies of
of goodwill. central China.
WELCOME ARRANGEMENTS Olthwn, May 10. Kenzie-King, and all members of the The Premier of Canada, Mr. Mac-
to-day for Quebec to welcome the Canadian Cabinet are leaving Ottawa King and Queen when they arrive to-morrow.
the
Manchukuo Plan
Rehabilitation To Cost Yuan 1,000,000,000
Provisional ceremonies at Quebec The General revealed that through will be carried out as originally the strenuous efforts of government, planned, except that
Heinking, May 10. they will be measures are being completed against two days late,
The Manchukuo Government to- day announced bombardment. In future,
a three-yeur not only will continuous Japanese alr Their Majesties arrive at Ottawa ↑ "Northern Frontier Rehabilitation raids hold no horror for the people, on Friday at 11 am. There will be Plan" designed to develop the fron- but they will be made as wasteful as procession to Government House er districts at a cost of Yuan 1,000,- possible for the Japanese,
and a visit to the House of Parlia000,000. ment..
A statement issued by the Govern- ment says that the plan which will On Saturday there will be the be carried out in conjunction with Trooping of The Colours in the the five-year industrial development morning. Then the Queen will lay programme and the plan for perfec- the foundation stone of the new ftion of national defence, provides Supreme Court.
In the afternoon Their Majesties communication.
1) Replenishment of means of will attend a garden party and in the evening there will be a Parlia-facilities to be constructed at a total (2) Railways and other transport mentary dinner.
-London, May-10---- The General Council of the British
General Chiang, then proceeded to Trades Unions has been convoked stress three important points which for a session In London next Friday must be observed by the people to for passing resolutions concerning counteract the Japanese aims: co-operation of labour unions in the The truth must be haromered into execution of the re-armament pro- everyone's mi
mind that unless the Russia's categorical demand for a military alliance and mutual guaran-gramme of the Government.
Commenting on the convocation of tee pact has failed to make a deep the General Council, the papers this impression in French political circles, since it is pointed out that the Soviet morning point out that in trade union Union is highly interested in the rapid quarters the view is gaining more and conclusion of an agreement which
more ground that the unions must facilitate the rearmament endeavours
Chinese people strengthen their mill- tary force and wage the war to the bitter end, they will be doomed to annihilation by the Japanese, it be hoves every one of the people to stiffen his will to resist;
The importance of decentralisa-
the
On Sunday Their Majesties will un- vell the National Memorial.
On Monday Their Majesties will
will afford a more effective guaran- of the Government, even if this tion of urban population and the proceed to Kingston, Ontario. tee of Poland and Rumanin.
Excelator states that the French unionists must be temporarily aban- economy must be clearly recognised; should stay one day
means that some principles of the development of rural productive It was originally planned that they Government has a compromise pro-doned.
in the town, posal already prepared and will pro-
While decentralisation is being but now they will drive through the In a confidential circular letter to pushed, urban and rural organisation city only.-Reuter Bulletin. duce it in the event of negotiations trade union secretaries, the General must be strengthened. Central News. between Britain and Russia falling Council gave instructions through. It is intimated that this: proposal may be submitted during the Geneva conferences with Moscow delegates-Trans-Ocean,
FRENCH MEDATION SUGGESTER
British proposals,
Occun.
Paris, May 10.
to cease protests and propagando against with the Government departments.- national service and to co-operate
Trans-Ocean.
upkeep, and
reserve
farm
AVENCE HUMILIATION
Chungking, May 18.
"I believe," said Marshni Chiong, "that the people will forever re- member the Japanese brutality and; will forever remind posterity, until the invaders are annihilated and the deaths of their unfortunate brethren are avenged.”
War Graves
Three Nations Work For Noble End
London, May 10. The Prime Minister in a letter to
for:
cost of Yuan 600,000,000.
(3) The existing 0,800 kilometres of roads to be improved and 1,000 kilometres of extensions of motor- roads and highways to be built.
(4) Electric communication lines to be replenished by Installing cables. Extensions of telephone lines total about 40,000 kilometres.
(5) Radio slations accompanied with 50 radio towers and 2,000 re- celving sets to be established.
8) Three hundred post-offices to be set up.
(1) Government-managed nero- dronies and other aviation facilities. (B) Institution of flood prevention works, and development of water- ways and shipping traffic.
As for cultural developments, and elty planning, about 30 new power
વા
Im-
He said, "Such a miracle has never their perfect sympathy and the un-
Colleagues on the Committee for migrants will be established in the
In our own
PAY TO BE 184. DAILY
London, May 10. That the French Government may £3,500,000 for the purchase of mer- Supplementary estimates totalling be asked to mediate between London chant ships and reserve farm equip→ and, Moscow la considered likely in ment for emergency were submitted political circles, on the strength of to Parliament to-day.
The General enjoined evacuees to despatches from London, which in- The sum of £2,000,000
observe the rules of the Government, Sir Fabian Ware, Vice-Chairman of generation plants are to be establish- diente
will be that a deadlock has been spent buying ships, £100,000 allotted skill should assist in development.
pointing out that those possessing the Imperial War Graves Commis-ed at u cost of Yuan 100,000,000 with reached in the Anglo-Russian nego- for
sion, says, "The work of the Com-ja , view, ta tiations in consequence of the Soviet equipment will be allotted £1,500,- resistance on all fronts, both before to bring.
electrifying remoter He outlined the continued Chinese mitice has brought, and will continue villages. Government's reply the latest 0DO.
comfort to millions of Water supply systems to be in- The Board of Trade will be lines.
and at the back of the Japanese people in Germany, France and the stalled at a cost of Yuan 9,000,000 It is expected that Lord Halifax, authorised to buy and sell ships,
British Empire who still mourn while public establishments and British Foreign Secretary, who will while the Ministry of Agriculture fence, occupation and abandonment this opportunity of thanking the improved at a cost of Yuan 5,000,000. "Henceforth," he said, "attnek, de- their dead. I should like to take streets in towns and cities are to be pass through Paris on his way to will place orders for machinery to Geneva next Saturday, will take the develop the land.
of important cities and towns in the French and German Governments
IMMIGRATION PLAN Opportunity to discuss the possibility It is announced that payment of
fallen areas will rest in our hands," through your French and German Settlements for Japanese of such mediation with M. Daladier, the new militiamen during their six. been French Premier, and M. Bonner, months of training will be 18d, dally, national liberation in history.
witnessed in any war of
ironder districts. A soll conservancy French Foreign Minister. Trans- instead of one shilling as previously Japanese have been sucked deep into towed us to hono
The falling tact
with which they have plan for the immigration. is to be announced.
carried out at a cost of Yuan 12,500,- Legislation will be passed by constant hammer blows, but they are
the mire and are not only under our British way our dead who lle buried 000. An expenditure of Yuan 1,000,-
in their landa." which any employers refusing to re-
000 is to be made during the current Elk Raid Dairies employ any man who has been under being encircled.
Lord Trenchard, welcoming dele- | year for fastering labour in the "The danger facing us is hardly dates to the annual meeting, referred Dorthem frontier. Corwin Hot Springs, Mont. and he will be liable to a fine of £50.
training must give 12 weeks' wages realised by the world. This also has to the 20 years' work of the Com-| Some 370,000 hectares of land are With winter ranges rather bare-Reuter Bulletin.
rarely been seen in military history." mission.
be' reclaimed for agricultural this year, at least one clk calf in this MALAYA
Predicting China's ultimate victory, "We have not fenced off our dead developments, Rationalization of vicinity has solved the problem of a
develop- livelihood by beating the ranch mil-
-confirmed, according | have always. boasted to the world have not carried out our national | ment of, agricultural co-operatives ker to the mille cow. Them mi to the Slugapore Free Press London about how well trained thele army is, duties of remembrance and honour are to be made. Production of daily
correspondent, that Malayan arrives only to find that the cow has other colonial students temporarily once we started resisting. Japan has together and learned from each
"ond | but its record is known to the world,, in jealous isolation, we have worked necessaries to be increased. already been milked, and the elk calf resident in Britain will be exempted 2,000 planes, which is a meagre other," he said,
from conscription.
Dgure.
This lesson surely holds good in "Granted, that planes could be wider spheres. Each nation, while used to their fullest extent, they living its own intense national life, could merely overrun 2,000 country is, as we have ourselves been led to scats, but could not destroy 9,000,000 understand, linked to others by tles Bonded houses are to be establish- villages,"
that the sword, has, been unable.toed at Mutanchlong, Ciiamus and Outlining the inhuman acts of sever. To use these links Is our other places with a view to facilitat- Japan, he said, 'These acts have been duty and to try to cut them is a ¡ing the collectlost and distribution of committed by Jopon against Chinese Waste of time, and of things in material: in occupied areas and the nation initely more precious than time.".[ Other points in the "Rehabilita» swears vengeance.”
The German' Ambassador, express-tion programme include strengthen- Ho exhorted the "Chinese to ing_hlathjaks, said he would do | ing of air defence facilities, and pro- fortify their country and achieve whatever was in his power to help motion of vanitory facilities, and pre- unity and with one heart and soul the Committed to attain the noble vention of epidemics, unification of avenge the national humiliation, ends for which it worked.-Brittan Concordia Boclety branches United Press.
Wireless.
other public bodies--Domei,
at a safe distance.
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It is ofUDENTS EXEMPTED Marshal Chiang said, "The Japanese) of the Great War by frontiers, we agricultural methods and
MENTAL TEST: Answers to Questions on page 6
Chicagoan
Farisen Oxonian
4. Dallness,
6. Liverpugyan
4. Lombard
7. Neapoutd
8. Filipino
9. Flaming
Florentine Levantina 12. Peruviari
Madrijanig
74, Dano
15. Afghan
10. Breton
17. New Jerseylte ̧·
10. Punjab)
19. Kvarirytaler
20. Haligonian
51. Genöcen
20: Axittig
25. Muscavita 24. Norman 3.Wyomingile 20. Welshman ·
27. Irant
23. Manxman
20, Dubliner
30. Bavoyard
32. Ulahan
32.-Damascens
39%. Now Zealander
34. Cantabrigian 55, Detroiter
30. Coyleneso.er. Binghalese,
37, Cypriote or,.
Cyprian
31. Aberdonian
30. LebanKBO 40. Madagascan
41. Kirghiz
43, Coloradas
4. Ohioan
44. Cairena
43. Madrazi
40, Toledan
47. Alsatian
44, Bengaleen
49. Casoon
50. Martian
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