1938-01-29 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 29, 1938.

SOVIET-JAPANESE

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DISPUTE

Tokyo Justifies Detention Of Plane In Manchukuo

ARRANGING TO SEND MAILS BY OTHER

ROUTES

Tokyo, To-day.

Following the Soviet's decision to suspend the par- cel post service between Japan and the Soviet Union, the Japanese postal authorities have immediately taken steps for directing parcel posts to Europe by other routes than the Siberian Railway.

A joint conference of the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Communications yesterday result- ed in a decision to request the Soviet Govern- ment to explain their decision.

A press

says that

message from Moscow!

the Soviet Government

fook the unilateral decision as re- taliation against Manchukuo's de-

FAREWELL

tention of a Soviet plane which CONCERT

BY. R.W.F.

made" a "forced landing in Manchu- kuo territory on Dec. 19, but Ja- panese official circles contend that this affair between Manchukuo and the Soviet is no matter of direct

A farewell Concert is being given concern between Japan and the So-'. viet, while the Soviet's unilateral by the Band and Choir of the 2nd suspension of the parcel post ser- Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusi- vice affects not only Japan and the liers, on February 9.........

The programme is as follows: Soviet but other countries.

Part 1

ALLEGED SPIES SHOT IN CANTON

Canton, To-day. Two Chinese, alleged to have been spying for the Japanese, were shot yesterday, following a trial in a military court.

"The men, - accused of being agents in pay of the Formosan Government, were natives of Toi Shan District and Sun Wei Dis- trict, respectively.-Our Own Cor-" respondent.

Chorus

(b) Salo Tenor and

"All through the Night"

(Soloist. Fusilier Lucas). Again" E.

WOMEN'S PART

IN CHINA WAR

Hankow, To-day. Chinese girls in smart military uniforms, many having just return- ed from North China and other fronts, together with prominent members of the Diplomatic Corps, attended a reception yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Federation of Chinese Women's Organisations.

5. Suite. "London

Many Chinese women represen- Coates.

tatives spoke on the part played by After the public reaction to his

Chinese women in the present hos- tilities. London Suite which became uni- that Chinese women were not only The speakers emphasised versally famous for its "Knight- busily engaged in hospital work bridge March" Eric Coates has com but many were actually in the posed another such suite "London firing lines and were taking part Again.”

in guerilla warfare,

Introducing, (a) Oxford Street (March) (b): Langham Place '(Elegie). (c) Mayfair (Valse) Which bids fair to eclipse his initial effort.

PART 2

WORLD BOYCOTT

The Federation issued a mani- festo urging a world boycott of

Japanese goods, says "Every

Japanese silk stocking or toy pur- chased means another, bullet to kill 1. Valse. "The Grenadiere" Wald-

ja Chinese civilian.” tenfel,

An appeal was also made to -2. "Welsh Rhapsody" German. women of other nations to support Edward German at his best in a China's war against the Japanese. Ro-melodious and inspiring work em-invasion.

bracing the famous National Songs Mrs. Agnes Amedley and Anna of Wales. "Loudly Proclaim"

Hunting the Hare" "Bells of Aber-Leftist supporters, also made brief Louise -Strong, noted American dovey" David of the White Rock speeches. Reuter. and Men of Harlech.

3. Male Voice Choir.

(a) Anthem **The

Durner,

Storm"

"Heaven in a Song" "Sleepy" (Lulluby) "Smile for Me".

"You must have Music" "Simple. (b) Solo Baritone & Chorus little Melody" another reference to "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” "Heaven in a Song" and concludes (Soloist Fusiliers Williams). with the March Theme,

Grass-

CHINESE LUNAR

PLANE SUSPECT Besides, the Soviet plane in ques-{ 1. Presentation March "The tion is suspected by the Manchukuo yal Welch Fusiliers” Sousa. authorities as a military plane, ac-| This March was composed by the cording to a press message from late Commander Sousa U. S. Navy Hsinking, which; quoting a state at the request of the United States ment by the Manchukuo Govern- Marine Corps, who dedicated it to ment, says that cases of illegal the Royal Welch Fusiliers in com- crossing of the frontier by Soviet memoration of the great friendship planes since early last year totall- formed between them when they ed eighteen, on top of which occur- fought side by side at Peking dur- red the flagrant case of invading ing the Boxer Rebellion China 1900. Manchukuo territory as far as 200 The presentation of this March took kilometres by the Soviet plane in, place at Tidworth in May 1930 4. Musical Comedy Selection. 5. Characteristique "The question.

when Commander Sousa accom- "Land Without Music" O. Strauss. hoppers Dance" Bucalossi. 200 MILES WEST OF BORDER panied by Colonel Richards (who In this selection the favourite 6. Tone Poem "Finlandia" Sibe-

The statement says that the So- was in command of the U.S.N.airs introduced are:-

lius. viet plane was flying from Vladi- Marines at Peking during the Box- vostock on Dec. 19 and landed at er Rebellion) presented the March. Kaolingize, on the Harbin-Pogran- The March was then performed by itchnaya Railway almost half way the Band 2nd Bn. The Royal Welch between the two termini and 200 Fusiliers conducted by Commander kilometres west of the border. Sousa who at the conclusion re- The statement asserts that the marked "The Boys played it fine.” plane was disguised as a mail plane It is interesting to note that this but was actually a military plane friendship has been fostered still equipped with a machine-gun and further on account of the meeting. bombracks.

of the U.S.S. Marines and the Ro- The statement points out that the yal Welch Fusiliers at Shanghai district covered by the plane is a for- during the recent hostilities bidden area from the military view- especially on the occasion of a Mass- point, while there is reason to gused Band Concert performed to a pect that the plane actually flew packed house at the Grand Theatre further westward reconnoitring the Shanghai on Sunday 5th December,, forbidden zone at a low altitude. 1937 in which the Bands of the DETENTION JUSTIFIED U.S.S. Marines 2nd Bn. The Royal The statement justifies detention Welch Fusiliers and the Loyal Re- of the Soviet plane, declaring that giment were combined, The March the Government of Manchukuo pos- "The Royal Welch Fusiliers" being sesses the right to detain a suspi- included in the programme which cious. aeroplane which illegally was rendered to a very apprecia- crosses the border pending comple- tive audience. tion of the necessary investigation.

Beuter.

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JEAN BATTEN HONOURED

Paris, To-day. Jean Batten, the Australian avia- trix, has been awarded the "Great Gold Medal by the International Aeronautical Federation here her splendid achievements in long distante fights.—Trans-Ocean.

for

2. Overture, "Barber of Seville” Rossini.

3. Selection. “Gems of Sullivan” arr. Godfrey,

Introduction: -"The Mikado" "Policemen Chorus”" "Chorus of the Pirates" "Prithee pretty Maiden” "I have a song to sing O “Poor. wond-ring one" "Brightly dawns our wedding Day" "Sentrys song"

Take

a pair of Sparkling eyes" "Three little maids from school' “Cachucha.”

4. Male Voice Choir. (a) Part Song

Grove"

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