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MILITARY CALLED OUT TO HALT MOB

PEACE LIES IN NAVAL TREATIES

DANGER BRITAIN'S HOPES IN

NEAR FUTURE

SEEN JAPANESE ABROGATION NOT TO

Japan Must Be Kept In Fold

SUSCEPTIBILITIES MUST BE SATISFIED

London, To-day.

BE TAKEN TOO TRAGICALLY

London, To-day.

Sir John Simon, broadcasting last night, ex- pressed the firm hope of the British Government that further naval conservations would occur in about two or three months.

He said they regretted Japan's decision very Commentators regret that the much, but nobody was entitled to complain; naval talks have not produced more Japan was quite entitled to do it. Japan's action, tangible results, but recognise that though serious, should not be taken too tragical- they have prepared the ground for ly, especially as there still remained a period of) future negotiation and agreement. two years in which to try to arrived at a new ington Treaty is operative for agreement.

They point out that the Wash-

another two years and therefore It would be a fearful calamity for the whole world if in future there is ample time in which to there were no treaties limiting the total size of navies and the find a substitute for a race in maximum size of ships, he said. The Government were determin armaments.

ed to do everything in their power to preserve such a system.

ATTACK ON COURTHOUSE

Surrounded by Japanese advisors, Manchakuc's Emperor, Kang- Teh, nes Henry Pu-Yi, pays his first visit to the sacred tombs of his ancestors in Mukden since bis coronation. He seldom vontures out of the Japanese-guarded palace in Manchukuo's capital.

LLOYD GEORGE CAUSES BANK UNEASINESS

MONEY CIRCULATING FREELY DURING XMAS WEEK

TENNESSEE SENSATION

CROWD SEE RED

AS NEGRO ATTACKS

YOUNG WHITE GIRL

TEAR GAS BOMBS STOP RIOT.

Girl's Brother Among Casualties

PRISONER ESCAPES IN DISGUISE

Selbyville, Ten., To-day. A mob yesterday tried to storm the gaol and seize a negro, charged with attacking a young white girl.

It was repulsed with tear gas bombs, but re- assembled and tried to rush the courthouse,

The "Times" opines that the They held that nothing could be more important for the peace diplomacy of the British delegates of the world than for naval Powers with special interests and has been vindicated. Their posi- responsibilities in the Far East to continue to agree on naval tion as mediators demanded a limitation and to co-operate in a collective system designed to considerable

measure of trust preserve good friendly relations between all nations in that area. from the Japanese and from the

British financial circles are disturbed, though not alarmed, by where the negro was be Americans, and it cannot be too

The British Commonwealth. the proposal put forward by Mr. Lloyd George for control of ing tried. often or too emphatically re- peated that rumours of a private NAVAL IMPASSE he continued, has responsibilities hanks by the State. states a special Washington message to

there which we must discharge. Messrs. S. E. Levy and Company.

compact between Britain and Japan are mischievous and false. Tokyo, by denouncing the Wash- ington Treaty, has assumed a heavy responsibility in ending a system which conferred so many benefits on its adherents; but, since Tokyo is persuaded that abrogation of the treaty is only a method of clearing the way for a new treaty, there can be but one purpose for all parties, name- ly, to make a new treaty as good as the old..

Hirota Re-affirms Japan's Position

POWERS MUST RECOGNISE JUST ATTITUDE

Tokyo, To-day. Commenting to the Press on Japan's decision to abrogate the Wasington Treaty, the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota, declared that battleships and aircraft car- riers must be totally abolish- ed for the sake of world peace.

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and we cannot yield on essentials A merger of 75 Welsh collieries is the first step towards the necessary for our security. At reorganisation of heavy industries in Great Britain.

the same time we must try to put British Christmas, trade la brisk and money is circulating ourselves in the position of freely.

them

others. We mean to do our ut- most to work out with agreed plans which will do jus-

tice to all and provide the “equal- DUTCH LINER IN ity of security" which is the right of every community.

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Voluntary Unilateral

Announcements

QUESTION CONSIDERED BY ALL GOVERNMENTS

DANGERIOUS DEADLOCK The "Daily Telegraph." on the question of prestige. says that nothing should be left undone to satisfy the Japanese susceptibili- ties, for an offended and antagon- He said that Japan was a ris- ised Japan puts out of the quesing nation endowed with a lofty tion all hope of settling the vast problems of the Far East. The pride, and advocating such an

idea policy, she was ready to Japanese delegates have returned deadlock that is not dangerous make considerable sacrifices for home and consulted their Govern at present may easily become so. Its realisation and was also pre-ments it is, assumed that communi-

If efforts towards a solution continue barren, Britain and the pared to be a party to a treaty cations through the normal diplo-

safeguarding peace.

London, To-day. When the United States and

or

hankers but supported by indus-

The National Guardsmen who were guarding the courthouse re- treated within and fired from the windows.

Three of the mob are reported In Italy devaluation of the na-killed and several wounded, in- on currency, a move opposed by cluding the attacked girl's brother. When 65 cavalrymen reinforced trialais, is regarded as the only COLLISION

solution to the financial crisis now the 110 guardsmen on duty the coming to a climax. Premier Be-mob retreated. Meanwhile the De- nito Mussolini, on the other hand,||

Rammed And Sunk In Leixoes Harbour

PASSENGERS AND CREW ALL SAVED

Oporto, To-day. The 10,000-ion Royal Holland Lloyd liner Obania. was rammed amidships and sunk in half-an-hour by the Portuguese steamer Loanda when entering Leixoes har- bour, the entrance of which is obstructed.

The 122 passengers and the Orania's crew of 158, were all saved. Reuter.

matic channels will take place on Dominions must think out to-)

some of the several projects which "However," he said, "if the have been under discussion during gether the hardest problem in Imperial policy that ever con- Powers fail to recognise Japan's the London conversations. fronted British statesmen, the fair and just attitude and if they these substitute plans, one, which journal adds. Reuter.

insist on having their own way will probably be closely examined Japan will refuse to make conces-by the powers in this way, is under-HU HAN MIN NOT sions and will resist them." Reuter.

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AMERICA TO

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CLAUDE SWANSON'S

ANNOUNCEMENT

DECISION RESERVED. ON FORTIFICATION OF NAVAL BASE

Washington, To-day. "Our navy will still keep affoat" said Mr. Claude Swanson, United States Secretary of the Navy, when questioned at the Press Conference yesterday regarding America's

stood to provide for voluntary

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FOOTBALLER MARRIED

YEUNG SUI YICK

WEDS MISS LEUNG SAU YING AT S.C.AA.

Bridegroom Cousin Of Miss Yeung

INTERFORT TRIAL PLAYER The wedding took place this afternoon between Mr. Yeung!

naval construction programme in Sui-yick, South China's brilliant the face of Japan's forthcoming right-wing soccer player, and denunciation of the Washington Miss Leung Sau-ying, of No. 63, Chuen Yeung Street, North Treaty,

Point, at the South China Athle

He pointed out that the treaty tic Association's new pavilion at was effective for two years after 8 o'clock.

Mr. Yeung, Sul-yick, who has

YEUNG SUI YICK

TO GO NORTH

Hsiao Fu-chen Reviews Situation

CANTON DELEGATES-ON WAY HOME

From Our Own Correspondent]

lira.

is expected to preserve the inter-puty Sheriff rushed the negro off national purchasing power of the disguised in a guardsman's uniform and carried him in a motorcar to The political situation in Japan safety.—Reuter, is becoming more and more scute and the military clique la becom- FIRE RAGES IN

ing desperate for fear of losing face politically.

The only logical course left open to the European gold-bloc appears to be re-valuation, although the members are confident that they have the ability to maintain their position.

LABOUR TROUBLES IN CALIFORNIA' Sympathetic Strikes Threatened

LOS ANGELES TRADE MAY BE PARALYSED

STAUNTON ST.

Considerable Damage But No Casualties

BARBER'S SHOP GUTTED

Fire broke out at 4 am. to-day and caused consider- able damage at No. 43, Staun

ton Street.

H.R.H, Prince George, the Dake of Kent, who married Princess Marina on November 29, la colo» · brating his. 32ud. birthday to-day. The Duchess of Kent was 28 on the first day of her honeymoon.

SILVER BUYING. IN AMERICA

POLICY AFFECTS BRITISH MARKET

Can China Avoid

Devaluation ?⠀ ⠀

London, To-day.

The "Financial Times," in an editorial to-day, states that there can be no doubt that there is con- siderable unsettlement being felt as to whether China will be able to avoid some such drastic measure as currency devaluation under the pressure of the United States silver purchasing policy.

paper" market to a very large ex

The silver market has been a

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The premises comprised a bartent since President Roosevelt's wit- ber's shop and dwelling houses, vor-purchase-plan was announced, Neither the cause of the outbreak nor the damage sustained is yet known Fortunately there were no casualties.

The Central Fire Station sent all

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• Los Angeles, To-day.

their appliances and three hydrants The West Coast Division and three pumps were used. Brotherhood of Railway › Train-

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE men yesterday authorized their

A visit to Vice-President, Mr. D. A. Mac-

the scene of this Canton. Yesterday. kenzie to call a sympathy strike morning'e conflagration showed Refuting the statements by Dr of Pacific-Electric unionists, that the fire was of a more serious Sun Fo that Mr. Hu Han Min “is Mr. Mackenzie stated that nature than was earlier reported. willing to come North and meet the "sympathy strike would be called The whole three-storey building of Central Government leaders," Bir locally, but would probably No. 43 Staunton Street, and the Helao Fu-chen, official spokesman spread all along the coast those adjacent buildings, Nos. 14a and of the South-west Administration, things are hard to control": 14b Elgin Street; were completely atated Inst night that Mr. Hu will Mr. Will O'Rourke, Chairman destroyed by the flames, remain In Hong Kong owing to the of the Union Pacific trainmen, The fire, the cause and damage {fact that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek forecasts that the strike will of which is yet unknown, apparent has not yet accepted the South affect the Union Pactilc as far as ly started at No. 48 Staunton Street, west proposals.

Salt Lake.

Mr. Hsino Indicated that Mr. Hu and his colleagues have set forth three terms for Nanking to accept.|⠀⠀

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WEATHER FORECAST

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EUROPEAN GIRL BITTEN

and eventually spread to the adja- cent building.

The alarm was received at the Central Fire

Fire Station. at 4.07 a.m., and within a few minutes five

A 8-year-old European girl, V. engines and a tender were at the Pym, was bitten yesterday by a scene. Some delay was caused; dog owned by Dr. E. Law, of Rock the water supply having been shut bad.The girl was off for the night. The fire, how- nant Civil Hos-ever, was under control within 88 and the dog to minutes.

the denunciation, and said, "We shall do what is necessary for the played in Interport Trial games, a slater of Mr. Leung Ping-yu, proper defence of America,, her and for South China when they A large gathering of friends

The anticyclone has moved east-Hill, Sassoo commerce, and her industries won the championship from the and football colleagues were prewards, pressure being highest over dent to t

He added that a decision had Borderers during the 1982-1988 sent at the ceremony Korea and south Manchuria; the de- pital for t heen reserved in regard to the session, is the third son of the Mr. Yen Hoi-kl acted as wit pression has moved eastward Into Kennedy completion of the naval base for late Mr. Yeung Tak-lun and Mrs. ness, to the marriage, while Chik the Pacific. The local forecast, as tification programme, which was Yeung. He is also a cousin of Shek-kam and Miss Leung Saulesued by the Royal Observato suspended after the Washington Miss Young Sau-king, China's lin were the best man and brides this morning, was north-east wh Treaty was signed Renter, champion swimmer. The bride is Imaid, respectively

• moderate; air.

own for observation. Mr. B. H. J. Brooks, Superin

Give tendent of the Fire • Brigade De- John Ward, partment, assisted by Messrs. Fitz Member Henry, Smith, and Woollard, was u

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less Service.

STOP PRESS

The 8.8. Ann Stathatos, * Greek vessel carrying a full car- go of anthracite coal from Port Cainpha to Osaka, via Keeleung la reported to have gone ashore on Comete Bank, on the south- west point of Hainan Island Thers is not much danger to the vessel, which is lying on a sandy bottom.

“The na. Henry Keswick, saÏ- vage tug, was despatched to the scene of the stranding,this afternoon at 2.80 pm, with Mr. H. T. Brayfield as Lloyd's agent on board.." "The tug expects to reach the Greek ship on Satur day afternoon.

It is expected that the Am Stathatos will have to discharge

her cargo of coal before the tug can pull her off. There were no S.0.$. signals sent out.

The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, now offatal Justice Sof back here this morni L'Empress of Rusala

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