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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 31, 193

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GOVERNMENT AND GANDHI

Firm Reply To Mahatma's Charges

NEW DELHI, TO-DAY.

MAHATMA GANDHI'S SENSATIONAL ATTACK ON THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA YESTEREÁY HAS DRAWN A REPLY FROM OFFICIAL CIRCLES.

THE VIEW IS TAKEN THAT MR. GANDHI'S STATEMENT DOES NOT ADVANCE MATTERS OR DISPOSE OF THE SITUA- TION AS DISCLOSED IN THE CONVERSATIONS WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS PROVIN- CIAL GOVERNORS AND CONGRESS PARTY LEADERS, WHOM THEY INVITED TO ASSIST IN FORMATION OF MINISTRIES.

no

It is pointed out that there is

connection whatever be- CAPTAIN WALCH

tween the question of how far it may or may not be necessary in practice for governors

to use

their special powers and giving

formal guarantees.

Presentation At H.K. V.D.C. Headquarters

A farewell dinner in honour of It was especially asked for in certain provinces, on the part of Captain L. J. Walch was given by Congress leaders, that no use the members of the Army Service would be made of the discretionary Corps Company of the H.K.V.D.C. last evening at Volunteer Headquar- or special powers.

ters.

-

The events of the last few days,

however, have made it. abundantly plain that there can be no question of any assurance or understanding in regard to the exercise by Governors of the obligations imposed on them by the Aft and the instrument of instruc- tions.

The Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek, who are now at Hangchow. The famous beauty spot has now become the centre of intense political activity which is causing much speculation --as

to its meaning.

RIGHT TO DIE

Woman Aided Cancer Victim

“A WARNING TO AGGRESSORS"

Home Secretary On Air Precautions

Captain Walch was presented with an engraved silver' cigarette case by Lieut.. Fletcher and in the course of the evening warm tributes were paid to Captain Walch for the keen lated at a London meeting how shetary, broadcasting on the Govern- interest he has taken in training had helped a relative, a cancer vic-

the Volunteers..

A woman in grey, who refused to allow her name to be published, re-

tim, to take his own life. Captain Walch has been connect- It was the first annual meeting ed with the Volunteer A.S.C. for of the Voluntary Euthanasia Legis- over two years, and has been main-lation Society, Lord Ponsonby, the Srinivasa Sastri, commenting on

ly responsible for the present president, was in the chair. the breakdown in the negotiations,

he termed the standard of efficiency of the Corps. woman said: alluded to what "perverseness" of the British Gov-His departure on April 16 next will

he keenly felt.

ernment's Indian policy, which he declared could only be measured when the outbreak of the next world war showed, the extent to

ner

Among those present at the

were: Captain Bousfield, Reeder, Sergt. Maj. Sabin, Segt. Cole, Capt. Frizelle, Lt. which the loyalty of the peoplecher and Lt. R. P. Phillips.

had been alienated.-Reuter

The

"One who was very dear to me was suffering the agonies of can din-

eyes He looked to me with cer. Lt. that meant silent reproach. Staff

PASSENGER LISTS

J

Sir John Simon, the Home Secre-

ment's .air raid precautions scheme, said: "Peace is the first It is a real objective of us all. contribution, to peace to make it plain to the world that no air at- tack on this country is ever going to throw our people into panic, so that any would-be aggressor may know that our training and resolu- tion cannot be broken down:”-

He went on to say that air raid "I am glad I was able to help by precautions were not devised be-

it was assumed that they. Flet-putting things in his way for him cause

to take his own life. Doctors would be needed.

"It is the duty not only of the should be permitted to do this and not leave it to distressed relatives. Government, but also of the people The society's first annual report of this country to be ready to take describes how a proposed £10,000 the best means of protecting those who would be exposed to danger, bequest in its favour was revoked.

A chronic invalid intimated his if ever this danger came.”

"Keeping Their Heads” intention to leave that sum to the

Later he Commenting on the Government's The Hong Kong, Canton and society at his death.

and resigned scheme to enrol 300,000 “wardens” Macao Steamboat company were withdrew the offer this morning summoned before Mr. from the society because its Par-for duty in air raids, he said;

"Our people have a reputation W. Schofield at the Central Magis-liamentary bill limited the right of

throughout the world for keeping London To-day. tracy for failing to furnish the Po-enthanasia to incurable cases.

their heads in an emergency and He felt that anyone Preliminary railway returns for lice with a correct list of arrivals 1936 show that gross receipts from by the Sui-tai on March 10 and of severe pain, such as he had suffer- for readily adapting themselves to

Shan oned, should have the right to die. He voluntary organisation. railway working during the year departures by the Kin

had since died without reverting amount to approximately £164,000,- March 7.

Mr. Luz, on behalf of the com-to his original intention. 000 and the net revenue from all sources was approximately £36, pany, said that in the first case the 000,000 compared with £33,700,- |names of those available were sent

and to the Police and in the 000 and £32,300,000 in 1935 1984 respectively.

BRITISH RAILWAY

TRAFFIC

Important Increases

Last Year!

Charge Against S.S. Company

day.

second

case the ship did not sail on that MIDDLE CLASS

IS HAVING Sub-inspector Edwards said that

suffering

The approximate number of passen- ger journeys was 1,256,689,000 com- pared with 1,231,157,433 and 1,199,- an alien reported his departure and MORE BABIES 961,976 in 1935 and 1934 respec-arrival into the Colony and his

More middle-class babies are be of name was not on the returns sent tively while the total tonnage goods and minerals traffic convey-in. It was possible that this per- ing born, according to Miss Ethel ed was approximately 280,798,000 son had mixed up the names of the Raynham Smith, matron of the Chel- compared with 270,877,672 and ships as the Kin Shan did not sail sea Babies' Club.

She said at the club's annual meet- 270,020,828 in the two preceding that day, but another ship was

placed on the run.

ing that the middle-class family of years British Wireless.

case was adjourned for a one or two is passing.”

Col. Lindbergh

In Budapest

Budapest, To-day.

The

week.

...

Her talks with members during the past year revealed that most of them were planning families of three for four.

"I feel sure that if the right people are selected as air raid war- dens

the good sense and neighbourliness which characterise British life will make this system helpful and efficient.

"We do not want to pass Acts of Parliament to order people to do things which their own cool judg- ment, if they are suitably led and advised, will make them do for themselves.

"The Government are confident that a sufficient number of suitable volunteers will be forthcoming for the effective performance of this very important part of the work of home defence.'

POLICE CHIEF GETS 16 SUMMONSES

Sixteen

summonses :

under

the

DAIRY FARM SUMMONED

The Hon. Lady Davidson said: Messrs Dairy Farm Ice and Cold

'A club of this kind can turn Storage Co. Ltd. were this morning summoned before Mr. W. Schofield nightmare into a paradise by put-Larceny Act and relating to county police accounts have been served on Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh

at the Central Magistracy withing right mistakes.

"So many of our class have never Superintendent William Trigg, de- and his wife arrived here in their.

having defective scales at their

puty chief constable of Lincolnshire. private plane yesterday in the stores at Lower Albert Road and at even held a baby when they marry.

Sir Kingsley Wood, Minister of Superintendent Trigg, with course of their return to England Murray Place, Quarry Bay. from India.

Mr. W. A. MacKinlay appeared Health, said that there was a real other officer, was suspended

AGORA has been The famous couple are expected for the company and pleaded not necessity for the education of mo- duty six weeks ago. to take off this morning for Paris guilty. The case was adjourned for thers in the £200. to £300 a year a member of the County Constabul- and London. -Trans-Ocean.

a week

class.

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for more than 80 years.

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