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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 26, 1937.

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NO MORE BRITISH SUBJECTS? Discussion Of Term At Imperial Conference

Defence Position Explained To Dominions

London, To-day.

The complex legal difficulties accompanying definition of a British subject and common- status were explained by the Attorney-General, Sir Don- ald Somervell, when he addressed the Imperial Con- ference committee under the chairmanship of Mr. E. Lapointe, Canadian Minister of Justice, on con- stitutional questions for thirty-five minutes yester- day.

“Hot Air” Balloon Catches Fire

Brussels, To-day. Professor Picard's "hot air" balloon caught fire while ascend- ing on a trial flight yesterday.

The balloon was entirely de- stroyed but none of the pas sengers was hurt-Reuter.

HUNTING KEEPS A MAN FIT

Horses For Motor Cavalry Officers

other traditionally mounted units,

SIAN:

COUP D'ETAT ·

Madame Chiang's Book Published

The de luxe edition of Sian: A Coup d'Etat, which comprises a vivid Kai- account by Madame Chiang shek of her thrilling activities dur- ing the fateful days when the Gen- in eralissimo was under detention Sian, and extracts from the diary- that the Generalissimo kept during that anxious period, has now been published.

in English, Chinese characters

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Apart altogether from the liter- ary merits of the contents, the for- mat of the book is unusual- and at- tractive. It is printed on specially by Army Council instructions pro- prepared Chinese paper made viding for the reduction of chargers hand from bamboo fibre and is bound A communique issued later states that Mr. in mechanised Cavalry regiments, in Chinese silk with a brocade back. N. C. Havenga, South African Minister for Fin- the Royal Regiment of Artillery and The cover bears, beneath the title ance, Mr. R. G. Casey, Australian Treasurer, Mr. to one horse per officer instead of gold written by the Generalissimo.

a Cavalry A limited number of the M. J. Savage, New Zealand Premier, Sir Zaffrulla two, are criticised by Khan, on behalf of India, and Dr. Skelton, on be- Officer in the "Cavalry Journal" for has been autographed by Madam

this month.

Chiang Kai-shek and, it is. learned Com- half of Canada, participated in the discussion.

This reduction was referred to in from the China Publishing the "Morning Post," it being stated pany, who have produced the book that horses would still be available-printed by Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., to officers of mechanised units since that many have already applied to

books reserved for them.

On Mr. Havenga's motion, the questions were referred to the

committee of technical experts

of the delegations, of which Sir Donald Somervell will be chair- man and convenor.

books

HITLER REFUSES it would do something to keep the have copies of these autographed

RESIGNATION

Von Papen To Return To Post

Chet-

Cavalry spirit alive.

Field-Marshal Sir Philip

Many of the Generalissimo's body- wode, Colonel of the Royal Scots guards were killed during the troub- Earlier in the day, the conference]

Greys, suggested that the directors les at Sian, and the entire profits appointed a committee to deal with

of the "Cavalry Journal” should derived from the sale of the book questions of defence, on which all

open its pages to a discussion. will be devoted to the support and the Dominions are represented.

The writer of the article admits education of the orphans and the re- the

Vienna, To-day,

that the conversion of the Army lief of the widows. It has been suggested that

Herr Franz von Papen, German from a horsed to a machine basis term "British subject" may be drop-

A foreword by Dr. J. L. Stuart ped, as a result of the discussions Minister to Austria, whose resigna- had to come, but says it was not points out that for the sheer thrill which were begun largely on the tion was reported, is returning to expected that the units converted of danger, romance, calm courage It is his post to-day, Herr Hitler having would be so shamefully treated in and dramatic climax, these two do- initiative of South Africa. suggested that some other form of reportedly declined to accept his the supply of chargers.

cuments have all the fascinating in- He points out that the Cavalry terest of a historical novel. But this description should be applied, such resignation.

Herr von Papen, it was previous are better off than some of the immensely intensified when it is as "citizen of the Empire"--Reuter.

ly reported, was to be succeeded by other mounted units.

realized that they are the authorita- DEFENCE DISCUSSIONS Lt. Col. Herman Kriebel, until re-

cently German Consul-General at It was proposed that the Royal tive records of actual happenings The sixth meeting of the princi-Shanghai and a close friend of Artillery and Engineers should be only a few months ago while the fate pal delegates to the Imperial Con- Herr Hitler-Reuter.

reduced to one horse between two of a great nation was literally trem- officers. held in the Cabinet

Further, that officers of bling in the balance and the whole the Royal Artillery serving in De-world was awaiting the outcome with anxious fended Ports in Great Britain were puzzled bewilderment and to be allowed half a forage, "but no forebodîngs.. ::g assistance is to be given towards Madame Chiang describes her part the provision of half a horse to eat in this sensational occurrence while the incidents are still fresh in her "fit."...

"Are we in Britain satisfied or memory and in doing so unconscious-

was

ference was Room at No. 10, Downing Street to-day, Mr. Baldwin presiding.

Yesterday's discussion on defence continued by Mr. Savage, Prime Minister. of New Zealand, Mr. Havenga, Minister of Finance for South Africa, Lord Zetland, on behalf of India, and by Sir Thomas Inskip.

Returned After Life Punishment

"To get money for a clansman,' was the explanation of 57-year-old

[last.

Chan Yau for returning to the not with the type of officer who, in ly reveals a wifely devotion, a wo Colony after having had been the past, made the Cavalry and the man's intuitive understanding of the It was agreed that a committee

banished for life on November 28 Royal Artillery what they are to- basic issues and a superb heroism

day?" the writer asks.

which are the more convincing be- should be set up to consider the

He thinks that if the answer is in cause written with so objective a questions of mutual interest in the

Acting Sub-Inspector Daly pro- the affirmative one must realise that purpose to give the simple facts. supply and production of muni- duced a record of the banishee tions, raw materials, food and feed which showed that he

the success of the British Regular

General Chiang has kept a diary ing stuffs and that Sir Thomas In-convicted on five occasions. skip should be the Chairman Convener of the committee.

and

accused was sentenced months' hard labour.

had been. Army has been largely due to the for many years, recording events

to

Gloucester Hotel Guest List

The

have fact that its officers

been and his own reactions with a soldier's 12 drawn from a class brought up in bluntness and the artless honesty of an atmosphere of country, hunting, writing what was intended only for fishing and shooting.

personal use.

rendered.

Mr. Dúf Cooper, Minister for War outlined the steps being taken

"Long days of hunting or pig- to bring the organisation and

sticking and strenuous polo," the Both narratives have the stamp of elemental sincerity in their Frank equipment of the regular and ter-

writer asserts, "do more to keep a

disclosure of thought and feeling ritorial Armies up to date, and

man fit and to enable him to go which would only be made out of Lord Swinton, Secretary of State

Mr. P. Chessex, Manager of the through his regimental service deep conviction of the service thus for Air, made a corresponding state- ment regarding the Royal - Air Gloucester, Hotel was fined $25 without the necessity of buying a Court this new Sam Browne belt than any Force. Discussion was adjourned at the Central Police

a other game.” until to-morrow morning when Sir morning for failing to submit:

Considerable sums, it is pointed Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the correct return showing the complete

list of guests residing in the hotel out, are spent on games and sports Admiralty, will make a statement

on April 25 last.

for keeping "other ranks" physical- on the Navy.—British Wireless.

Mr. Chessex stated that it was an ly fit, and it was only fair that the error on the part of the reception State should provide some recrea- department. t

tional facilities to enable officers to do the same.

Dr. L. H. Mai, of No: 524, The Peak, was fined $5 at the Cen- tral Police Court this morning for The P. and O. 8.8, "Rawalpindi” allowing his dog abroad in Com-left Shanghai on the 25th instant no meaning, and a determined ef- be Road without a muzzle on April at 8 p.m. is dus here on Friday at fort must be made to do something

about 7 a.m. 29 last.

about it."

Canton, To-day. The Provincial Department of Finance has announced the

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accountancy for all Government offi- duction of the foreign system of cers in Kwangtung, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, the Acting Commissioner of Finance, has instructed the ma gistrates of all districts and revenue officers in the province to send mem- bers of their staffs to Canton for training. Our Own Correspondent.