1938-03-08 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 8, 1938.

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H. E. THE GOVERNOR GIVING CLOSE STUDY TO HOUSING Action On Eviction Scandal Now Predicted

Conferences At

Government House

(“China Mail” Special)

The “China Mail” learns from authoritative quar- ters that the question of Government action to stop the "eviction without cause" housing scan- dal, is now the subject of close official scrutiny. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry North- cote, whose interest in the housing and slum problem generally is well-known, is making the matter one of close personal concern and has had conferences with both officials and

INFORMAL NAVAL TALKS IN TOKYO

London, To-day. Concurrently with the informal discussions between "British, French and American naval ex- perts in London on the question. of Japanese naval building, it is understood that informal talks have also taken place in Tokyo, says Reuter's diplomatic corres- pondent.

As a result, the London talks will naturally be affected by the outcome of any enquiries in Tokyo, but neither set of conver- sations has yet reached a suf- ficiently cancrete stage for any announcement Reuter.

local residents competent to provide informa- SEVERAL OF It is understood that a further discussion has been KOELN CREW

tion on the subject.

arranged to take place at Government House this morning.

A meeting of the Legislative Council is being held TO-INITOW afternoon, but the Hon. Mr. X. L Smith (Colonial Secretary) told the "China Mail" this morning that the enquiries were not likely to be suf- ficiently advanced to enable the mat- ter to be discussed at this particular meeting, unless His Excellency elect- ed, to make an announcement re- garding the steps, if any, contem- plated by Government.

BEFORE END OF MARCH

It is possible to predict, however, that should the Government decide that action is warranted--and there is widespread agreement that the situation has undergone a serious change for the worse since the form

er refusal of the Government to introduce restrictive legislation-a short Bill will be submitted to Le- gislative Council before the end of March.

DOMINIONS AND ANGLO-ITALIAN NEGOTIATIONS

London, To-day.

of

GRETA GARBO

NOT ALLOWED

TO BE ALONE

Rome, To-day.

INJURED

NORWAY TO COMMENCE RE-ARMAMENT

Oslo, To-day.

Norway has decided to follow the example of other European countries in carrying out a big armament programme.

It is understood that in the course of the next few days, the Norwegian Government will ask for Parliament's authority to raise a big loan for this purpose.”

It is proposed to spend 25,000,- 000 kroners more on defence.

Furthermore, the Government will ask for a supplementary grant of 10,000,000 kroners for the con- struction of roads and railways of military importance.

Political circles here are point- ing out that the latter measure can only be interpreted as one designed to ward off the danger Oslo, To-day of Soviet-Russian invasion from

the north.-Trans-Ocean.

The German cruiser Koeln which was reported to have been damag- ed by a severe storm when proceed- ing off the west coast of Norway is still at sea, but is expected to reach. a Norwegian port on Monday

Several members of the crew are injured.

ANGLO-EIRE TALKS

London, To-dzy.

The Dominions Secretary saw Mr.

Valera yesterday

but

there

was

no

be-

Another vessel to experience the De full strength of the gale was the ing The report that the famous Dutch steamer Vredenkurg. While other Minsterial contact Swedish film star, Greta Garbo, is the vessel was proceeding up the tween the delegation of the United staying in Italy is now confirmed. Drontheim fjord, two members of Kingdom and Eire, though officials She lives at the famous villa the crew were swept overboard and continued to work on trade ques- Cimbrone at Ravello, one of the drowned.-Trans-Ocean."

tions-British Wireless. most beautiful spots of Italy over- looking the Gulf of Salerno.

During the first few days of her stay, Miss Garbo had made long

walks in trousers and with dark spectacles to hide her identity but since she has been located by American reporters she lives in complete seclusion at the villa-- Trans-Ocean.

REPRISAL RAIDS FOLLOW SINKING OF

CANARIAS

The Prime Minister told the Com- mons. at question time that the Dominions had been kept fully in- formed on the opening of discussions with Italy. They would be kept in- formed of all developments and would have every opportunity expressing their views.

The question of assent could only Four insurgent air raids have arise in the event of any of the been made on Cartagena since Dominions being asked to assume an the Republican fleet returned active obligation-British Wireless after its victorious encounter with insurgent warships on Sunday.

ANOTHER NAVAL WEDDING

of

The forthcoming wedding Lieutenant Commander Angus Gann, of H. M. S. Suffolk, and Miss Edith Mary Turner, of No. 1, Knight Street, Kowloon, has been announced

Barcelona, To-day.

It is officially stated that the at- tacks on the port did little damage, and that the Republican warships, objective of the raids, were hit-Reuter

not

Kwok-wah, driver of lorry No. 4686, was this morning fined $30 by Mr. H. R. Butters at the Central Magistracy for overloading his lorry and speeding near the Taikoo Docks on February

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