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JAPAN'S POLICY IN
THE
TOW docs Britain stand In the East?
HOW
̈In Northern China the British Navy maintains a heterogeneous Fleet of 60 ships for the protection of our nationals and trade, but the purpose and character of these vessels is doter- mined by peace-time needs.
To reinforcé Tientsin with any hope of success would be an operation for which our China Squadron appears unfitted. Tactlepity, the dimculties are considerable, Between Tientaln and Ta-Ku, the nearest unloading port, 30 miles of tortuous and shallow river waters would have to be navigated.
Even though the bulk of our naval forces are con- centrated only 400 miles away at Wol-hal-wei, the British garrison at Tientsin arc
çorapleto
more
ly isolated as regards military assistance than was, Mafelding in the South African War.
The world is watching this little Mafoking in the East, and wondering if it can be relleved.
Japan's Navy is supreme in Eastern sens, and it will remali so as long as British naval strength is concen- trated in the Mediterrancan and honte waters. Before we can send a battle fleet to cancel this supremacy wa must have peace and security in Europe. The Japanese know this, and, confident of continued tension in the West, they are making boy while the sun shines. Drive in the South
TIENTSIN may focus attention for the moment, but Japan's "Advance in the South" policy, which is going on at the same time, has far-reaching | Implications of a more aggressive nature. It has aroused
apprehension everywhere in the East Indies region.
The French have been anxious about Indo-China since the Japanese occupied Hainan, only 350 miles. Away.
The Dutch, with only two cruisers and ʼn few rub- marines based on Surabaya, In Jayn, fear for the safety of that richest of all small emplres, the Netherlands East Indies.
Farther afleid, Australia is worried and restless land dreads the possibility of her communications being about her huge, unprotected coast line, while New Zea- isolated,
everything. In the For East we call PRESTIGE. In Oriental eyes, is it "face," and if a man loses "face" his life is not worth living.
As the island-swallowing Japanese octopus ap- The Oxford Dletionary
proaches, even if it skirts the Philippines in sluggish defines disdain for the time being, three European Great Powers prestige as "influence or reputation feet that their derived from
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It is too early yet to know the will have to be extent of the British concessions at Tlentsin, but it is not too early to realise that Britain has lost "face."
One false move by our diplomats, and our influence and reputation will crumble not only in the Far East but
What enn be done about 1t? W the Japanese continue their vic- lorious progress In he South? WI
EAST
RUS
MONGOLIA
SIAM
NHAINAN
Saigon
ONE BY ONE
THE ISLANDS
FALL
in the Middle East and Near East. they be able 10
paralyse Saigon, Hanoi, Batavis, hy anti-British camusing their battle fleet on a major
scale?
this would be a formidable fleet, and the final outcome of the Sino-Japanese might have tremendous Influence on War.
The venomous palgn being conducted by the Japanese in the occupied areas of China has as its objective this same
So far, the islands which the Ja- Could the naval base at Singapore,
panese have swallowed. In their purpose. Japan is conducting, a boasting the most superb fortifica-progress to the South have been in- violent campaign against our Mother- tions in the world, be rendered use-habited entirely by peaceful Chinese, land--a campaign which wo would less by an outflanking movement of countered. But there are armies as and little resistance has been en- suggest is a little too violent. Many Japanese fleets in the Indian Ocean? well as navies in Malaysia. of the wild statements contained In
These and other considerations of the Netherlands East Indies is about The strength of the Dutch Army in pamphlets broadcast by the Japanese should bring a blush to
British strategy have been under examina-two divisions, though the majority of checks--if a smile does not springtion during the Anglo-French defence these are scattered in small detach- first to British lips, Such a smile conterence.at.Singapore Plans.have ments in Sumatra, Borneo, and the springs to the lips of Britons in been made to concentrate, if neces-
smalter talands.
The troops are almost entirely na- Shameen, "Reuter" informed
ussary, our cruisers from the African, Ulves, called to the Colours from such yesterday.
North American, Australian, and Newthe Celebes, but they are well trained romantic places as Bali, Ambon, and
Zealand stations.
alao
With the addition of the French and
Which is as it should be. We have no doubt but that the majority of Chinese in the occupied areas smile derisively at some of Japan's Dutch cruisers on the spot, the Bri- wild propaganda. Others, however, tish aircraft-carrier Eagle, remain thoughtful. They are, despite destroyers and the submarines from themselves, on the verge of conver-the China Squadron at Wel-hai-wel, sion. That is the danger.to Britain
in the Far East. Propaganda is a for more deadly weapon than fire and the sword.
In Hongkong itself, we note the appearance of "The Hongkong News"
a four-page Japanese organ printed
the
ese paper naively declares, as China has brought this horror of war to its own countryside.
by their Dutch "uncles" (as the white instructors are known), and the whole Army is co-ordinated by means of an excellent system of wireless control.
I spent à fortnight on manoeuvres the speed with which threatened with this Army, and was impressed by places on the coast could be rapidly reinforced.
I saw, too, the land forces of Indo- China at work on manoeuvres, and these include a brigade of the Foreign Legion, which has a permanent stö- tion in Tonking,
near
This, we claim; is propaganda, dished up for one purpose.
The coast line of Indo-China may be long and unprotected, but the at "No. 24 Johnston Road, Hongkong dominantly Chinese, and the fact own way were they to try a landing Hongkong's population is pre Japanese would not have it all their Nippo-sha, and published for the that the "Hongkong News" is allowed "Hongkong News" by Toshihiko Elo to publish at all is a striking com- there.
How many islands have been seized mentary on the degree of liberty permanently by the Japonese In this fut 24, Johnston Road."
This so-called newspaper is a by the Press In the British advance in the South" is not known,
enjoyed weekly affair, published at ten cents.
because some-like Hopno, We are of the opinion, however, Macao, were only occupied by fisher- It, naturally, carries no advertise-that the liberty enjoyed by the men. Nevertheless, an excellent aero- ments.
publishers of The Hongkong News" drome has been established here, is being abused when, in his choice while first-class anchorages have been of culled reports of police court pro- obtained by the annexation of un he publishes nothing but named reefs near Manila. Information derogatory to the British Army.
Japanese command of the Pearl Estuary is complete.-Canton and # non-propaganda Mr. Eto, in his second issue, Hongkong relied on each other for publishes seven items of news con- their economic life, but Hongkong is
The first issue, which appeared on July 16, featured a letter from the German Consul General in Hong- kong, Herr Gipperich, welcoming the appearance organ in this Colony.
We are just in receipt of the second cerning courts or violence. One of now cut off from the mainland."
these reports is a clipping from a American Support Jenue of this Japanese organ. Ils London paper, regarding a girl who Editorial deals with "Wang Ching-obtained damages for injuries. The
the
news:.
to the interests of the de-
THE seriousness of the threat wel and Peace," in which it is claimed following are the headlines and sub-mocratic Powers created by this new that "the Chinese army has definitely stance of the remaining six Items of situation in the Facide, stretches for proved itself no match for
SOLDIERS CONVICTED—A sum-the Tientsin blockade. efficient, well-organised mechanised mary of proceedings against seven
beyond the principles involved over forces of Japan, and on every front British sailors and three British Mateking in the East, and we, re- The world watches our lito they have suffered a knock-out blow. {soldiers at the Central Magistracy,
"In the Aeld," continues this non- SOLDIERS CHARGED Proceed- and many dependencies to whom the member, have two great- Dominions propaganda organ, "hundreds of ings against a soldier who appeared safeguarding of Pacific communica- thousands of Chinese soldiers were at the Kowloon Magistracy on July tions is ne vital as it is to the French killed and wounded; and under the
17.
and the Dutch. 'Scorched Earth Polley of the Chung- king Government-a polley of mass murder and self-destruction many times that number were added to that totel."...
Charge against a private of the Man- and personal anxioty, which the pre-
CONVICTION IN SINGAPORE.
They are walching with a peculiar chester Regiment in Singapore, sence of the American West Indian SEQUEL TO DILLIARDS GAME, Squadron of battleships in the Eacific T story of the allegedly dishonesty had probably done more than any
of British soldiers In Shanghal,other. factor to allay. If we cannot It goes on to recite Instances of the
BRITISH SOLDIER-Item regard-send a battle fleet ourselves, it is at "merciless" sacrificing of Chinese ing an affray between a British least nice to know that one belonging lves, and blames The Chinese soldier and a Japanese in Shanghai, to a friendly Power is there. Morai Government for rendering homeless in which it is alleged that a British support is almost as useful as physical "some one hundred million Chinese." "The suffering of the masses is a
officer later apologised,
in this "war of nerves." heart-rending night in the war-torn attack by a British soldier on 2 CHINESE MOLESTED, — Alleged areas throughout China," the Japan Chinese;
T. A. Lowe
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THE private came down the hos- pital steps looking very gloomy Indeed.
"Well," said his friend, "how is the sergeant-major to-day?"
The other looked more mournful than ever, "There's no hope," he said after a long pause, "he's comm. ing back to work to-morrow."
The Colonel was at a dinner and was being confidential to his neigh- bour. "Do you know," he said. "my officers are all so ignorant that I have to be my own major, captain, Heutenant, sergeant
"And trumpeter.". Interrupted his listener.
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The young officer was showing- an old lady round the 'company's headquarters, and though he was doing his best to explain overy. thing simply as possible it was obvious that she did not under- stand many of the things she was. being told.
However, they were standing on the recreation grounds when he pointed to the "distance. "That's our polo Acid,” he said.
The old lady" milled and ad- Justed her spectacles. "It's beau- itful," she replied. "I always have said that there's no finer sight than a field of waving pola.”
"Well, sir," the sergeant told his ollicer, Tve managed to get the right, man for the officers' mess.”
"Are you sure he'll do?” "Oh, certainly, sir, You seo, hẹ was a plaielayer before he joined the Army."
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"What is the first thing you do before you clean your rifle?” the raw recruit was asked.
"Look at the number," he an- swered.
"What's that got to do with ((??). "I'm sure then that It's my own I'm cleaning.'
*
The officer was making a four of inspection; and as he entered a
building, the N.C.O... told him that it was being used for religi- ous services.
"Ah, I see," the officer remarked,
"I thought there was a sanctimoni- nus air about the place.””
"Oh, I'm sorry, sir." came the reply, "but I'll get it efeaned out first thing in the morning.","
The fond mother was writing a letter to her son who had just Joined up. "Now, dear," the re- minded him, “don't be lato in get- ling up in the morning, for wouldn't like to think you were. keeping the whole battalion walt- Ing for breakfast,"
Avery small boy, loading a don key, was passing an Army camp when a private shouted to him: "Hey, son, why are you holding Your brother so lightly?”
Eo's he won't 'join the Army," was the reført.
English Women Train Them To Be Kings
YOUNG English-
woman has in her care a four-years-old boy who may one day be a dominating figure of the Middle East.
She is Miss Dora Borland. She has been selected to superintend the upbringing of the baby King Felsal the. Second of Iraq. helr to King Ghazi, who was killed a month ago In a motor.. accident.
Misa Borland is yet another of those quiet, unobtrusive English- women who, without coming into the Himelight and almost unknown to the general public, have done so much to shape the early destinies of rulers in all parts of the earth.
Prince Miclinel of Rumania 'was looked after at Bucarest and Shain by an English governess--Miss E. St. John,
There has for many years been an English governess in the Rumanian royal palaces. It was a custom in- troduced by the late Queen Marie. Sho herself was mindful of the el- flelent training she had received at the hands of her own governess. Mrs. Agnes Tucker, The Czar's Children
MRS. TUCKER was a
TC-
markabic woinan who
spent her long life in the service of royal households. She was governess
to the late Czar's children at one time. She died only three years agò at Bratton Fleming, in Devon, at the great age of 83.
Miss St. John had a most difficult task in the tense atmosphere of Ru- menian politics when Prince Michael was, boy king in the absence of King' Carol in exile. It needed courage to remain in the service of the royal house in those times of unrest.
Miss St. John, however, taught her young charge perfect English, and gave him a knowledge of the British outlook on life.
When Prince Michael accompanied his father on the recent state visit he had a thought for his former nurse, and telephoned her from Buc- kingham Palace. Mis St. John now lives at the Mildmay Memorial Hos- pital in Newington. Green-road, N.
Other problems were presented to the English nurse who supervised. the education of Princess Juliana of. Holland in her nursery days.
The Dutch Court has always been bound by the strictest etiquette, and It was Miss Cohen Stuart's task to ful all the demands of ceremony without destroying a sense of pro- portion and humour in the mind of her young pupil.
She taught Hitle Juliana on the principle of the great Dutch educa tionist Jan Lighthart, making the Princess sit in class with other girls of her own age and from all ranks of society. But she was nover per- mitted to mention religion. That reserved exclusively for the Princess's mother, Queen Wilhel- mina,
was
The first nurse of the boy King of Jugoslavia was Miss
Sylvia Crowther, who comes from Bradford;- She had charge of the three sons of King Alexander-Prince Peter, now King, Prince Toralslay, and Prince. Andrew. It fell to her to break the news of the murder of their father to the two younger boys.
All the ex-Kaiser's many chlidren were brought up with English governesses.
His youngest son and daughter were taught by a very famous royal governess Miss Ethel Howard, the daughter of a barrister of the Inner Temple, She was in the nurseries at Potsdam from 1805" to 1808.
She had to leave Germany for rea- sans of health, and, looking for a
warmer
climate, entered into the service of the Japanese Royal Family. It was the first time a foreign governess had been admitted to the palace of the Emperor to eđu❤ cale his children. But Miss Howard present govo instruction.' to the Emperor and his younger brother. well known as Prince Chichibu. Miss Howard retired to marry Mr. H. Ball, of the Indian Civil Service.
"Frightened" Prince
UEEN ENA OF SPAIN em-
QUER
ployed governesses for her
many children. The fate Count of Covadonga, who, as Prince of the Asturias, wns once heir to the Spanish throne (he' was killed in a motor accident in Florida recently), never tired of talking of the nurse who first tàught, hin Englah.
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"She was very severe with Jimmie (the Infante : Jaime) and me," he used to say, "I was often frightened of not knowing my les- sons, I used to find myself repeating them to my Shetland pony as I was riding about the grounds of the · palace, and tho gardeners must have was another crazy thought here Bourbon."
Miss Ethel Smith, a nurse who was trained at Tunbridge Wells, looked after the two sons of Princess Diga and her husband, the Prince. Regent of Jugoslavin, Princea Ales xander und Nicholas. She lived in Belgrade for four years.
It was at the lake of Bohinj that she was first presented to Princess Marina of Greece, just before she became engaged to the Duke of Kent. When Prince Edward. was: born, Miss Srifth como from Bel- grade to look after him. She Is a trusted servant of the household-a mther frail-looking woman, always PLEASE Turn To Page 4.