1938-02-16 — Page 11

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 16, 1938.

FRENCH JAPANESE

DISARM

PICKETS

American Marines Also Refuse To Permit Patrols

TWO-COAST

NAVY DEMANDED IN AMERICA

Washington, To-day.

United States derence experts believe that the United States must

have a navy adequate to protect

both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, stated President Roosevelt. at a press conference yesterday.

President Roosevelt said that ex- perts were of the opinion that the country could not rely on single de-

always the possibility of attack from the east and from the west.

of

The policy of secrecy concerning the progress of construction United States warships already laid down, was found yesterday, to have been put into effect.

TIGHTENING UP

Ticklish Situation

In Shanghai

Shanghai, To-day.

BRITAIN'S BUDGET NEAR

Negotiations are in progress to settle the incidents BALANCING

It

"

arising over the emphatic refusal of United States Marines to allow Japanese pickets to pa- trol in the United States defence sector in Shanghai.

is understood that the American authorities take the view that maintenance of peace and order in the United States sector is entirely their business, and will consequently remain firm in their refusal to allow the Japanese to share their duties.

London, To-day.

Exchequer returns again

reflect

months of the financial year.

the higher yield of income tax which is a normal feature of the last two

Receipts from income tax lást week were £23,210,000 against

week of last year. £18,695,000 in the corresponding

The yield to

date is £214,000,000 against the

Chancellor's estimate for the whole with £185,717,000 at the correspond- year of £288,150,000 and compared ing date last year.

Total ordinary revenue is

£704,-

279,145 compared with £664,250,000

fence of one ocean, since there was The Japanese are expected to climb down, rather than provoke a serious issue. It is learned that some Japanese pickets entered the French Concession in an attempt to carry out patrol duties there but were promptly disarmed.

a year ago. Total expenditure, less The episode received no pub-]

selfbalancing items, is $745,932,022 Meanwhile, it licity here, for, by mutual agree-conditions in Nanking are far corresponding date of 1987. British is learned that compared with £703,451,724 at the ment, it had been hushed up. from normal, and foreigners are Wireless.

still considering it too dangerous to move freely in the streets.

VIRTUAL PRISONERS The acting British consul, Mr. Jeffrey, and the Proconsul, Mr. Williams, who are the only Bri- tish officials in Nanking, are vir- tual prisoners in the

an-

the

the

be

con-

The United States Navy's nual report for January omitted for the first time since 1925 table of percentages showing amount of work remaining to done to every vessel being structed.

Only the numbers of vessels be-

POST OFFICE

CENSORSHIP

ing constructed in each class was THREATENED

shown.

It is understood the new policy is part of a general tightening up of information by the U. S. Navy. Officials explained that it was "in the interest of public welfare."- Reuter.

EIRE DESCRIPTION NOT CHALLENGED

London, To-day. The Dominions Secretary was questioned in the Commons about the recent Anglo-Irish discussions. He was asked if the constitutional position established by the new

a

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION

Tokyo, To-day.

British Elaborate ceremonies in connec- Embassy, as they find it discreet tion with the investing of Prince to keep within the grounds.

Chichibu with the office of president At the same time, the crews of the Japan International Exposi- small British gunboats at tion of 1940, will be held in the Nanking are confined to their Hibiya Public Hall on April 21. ships, although all are eager to stretch their legs on shore. Reuter. pur-

Shanghai, To-day- The Japanese are planning to institute Shanghai Post Office after Feb. 20,

censorship in

the of according to Chinese sources.

It is stated that 20 examiners

appointed for the

would be рове.

These examiners, it is reported,| are coming here from Japan direct, No official confirmation-of-the report can be obtained.--Reuter.

AID TO CREW OF SUNK VESSEL

London, To-day. The Foreign Secretary constitution and by the Acts pass-Commons answer, said that reports in a ed in the former Free State Parlia-received of the sinking of the ment at the time of the Abdication Alcira mentioned had been discussed.

that the ship's boat was assisted to Mr. MacDonald replied: “No.”

reach Bar- celona, where it arrived about 434- Answering a further question, hours after the bombing, by local he said the United Kingdom Gov-fisherman and he added he-felt- ernment had accepted Eire as the sure the House would join him în description of the former Irish expressing the appreciation of the Free States constitutionally adopt timely help thūs rendered to the ed by that country itself.-British crew of the sunk vessel.-British Wireless,

Wireless.

Police Superintendent Saves Moslem Village Single-Handed

Lucknow, To-day.

Facing single-handed an infuriated Hindu crowd of several hundreds, James Ferguson, Police Superintendent at Sitapur, yes- terday saved a whole Moslem village from destruction.

When the susceptibilities of the Hindus had been offended by sacrifice of a cow by Moslems, they burned down one Moslem village and were on the way to another village when they were stopped on the road by Superintendent Ferguson, who levelled his gun at the crowd and threatened to shoot anyone offering resistance:

Superintendent Ferguson arrested. 56 persons and dispersed

the crowd. Reuter.

The Exposition will be held în connection with the Olympic Games. -Reuter

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