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SINGAPORE AS NAVAL BASE. COMMENTS OF DUTCH NAVAL AUTHORITIES.

Frequently we have discussed in this paper (Soer. Handelsblad) what would be the conarquenes for us if Singapore were made á naval base. Without going into details, we many discuss the most portant points.

To start with, we may take it that whenever we are involved in a conflict, Britain will also participate, because it is absolusly out of the question that this Empire, with its tremendous interests in this part of the world, would remaia neutral. Corisequently she will be either on our side or against us. Happily the fir L clse is more probable, but "for completeness sako the second possibility should not be neglected.

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THE ANTI-JAPANESE

BOYCOTT MOVEMENT.

"ONLY TO BE ENFORCED AS A LAST RESOURCE",

[ASIATIC NEWS AGENCY.]

PEXINO, April 3rd. With reference to the Sino-Japanese controversy concerning the abrogation of the Twenty-one Deniands especially in their relation to Port Arthur and Dairen, the members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce held a special conference yesterday for the discussion of the problem. It was a general meeting. of all classes, because representatives of the students association, adventional as well as agricultural organizations also took part in it. The following resolu- ions were unanimously passed by the members:

1-Ax the question is a national one, all classes of the Chinese people should be prepared to make suitable sacrifices and they should cooperate with the Govern ment until Port Arthur had Dairen, have been restored, to China,

Looking upon our proposed nayal plan, as it has repeatedly been explained by our authorities we see that in this plaz in the first place is provided a base of

Although the boycott of Japaness support in the Ricuw Archipelago, so close to Singapore. When the 1929 Navy trade and commerce in China is the only Bill was accepted, we learned from the effective weapon in the hands of the Chinese people, nevertheless, it should not) attached explanation, that this base was meant for assisting our squadron which to enforced at the moment, because a would scout in the South Chinese Sea certain number of days must be given for and its defensive power would be of negotiations and parleys so as to see who such a kind that it could not be easily ther the complicated question can be taken by landing troops from a fowled without resorting to any measure warships. In other words this base has a which may hurt the existing friendly | feelings of the two neighbouring countries. very limited and definite purpose.

In the name of the Chinese Associa defensive power will not be too strong tion of Chambers of Commerce a telegram a comparatively small amount of only he despatched to the Council of the 15 million guilders having been reserved Teague of the Nations at Genera inform for its complete installation.

Its

Firstly, it is clear that when Singapore in the Council of the history of the Twenty-one Demands and suggesting is turned into a powerful naval base, our arbitration by the Powers in regard to Riouw support will be useless. Suppoethe rendition of Port Arthur and Dairen. ing the British Empire is on our side, we 4.In the event of a general hoveath could also use the Singapore base, which being declared against Japanese com is of the same strategical importance, and orce in China, the campaign should be which gives much more accommodation taken up voluntarily by all grades" of SOUTH MANCHURIA and OHOSEN. and safety to our squadron than we, with Chinese commercial and industrial in- this small amount, may be able to give it.teral without any force or compulsion. Britain being our opponent, it is clear All Chinese firme and shops will be re- that with a powerful naval centre at a quired to report to the Chamber of Com distance of about 20 miles away the money merce once a day about their sales and used for a Riouw hate would be throw their dealings with all foreign commercial houses. Shanghai, Hankow, Canton and other cities are requested to adopt similar tactios in dealing with the situation; but the local Chaniber lof Commerce is at liberty to pass any resolution to suit its very own conditions

away.

It is easy to understand that when Britain is against us it will be impossible for us do regular scouting in the Sonth Chinese en. But when Britain is on our side, they will make with their powerful navy a much better base for our feet,

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Bamming up, without going into fur- ther speculations, we see that with an General Chang Tso Lin has issued pro- important strengthening of Singapore clamations forbidding the movencat for the boycott of Japanese goods in the thres British squadron will be stationed there, Eastern Provinces. We do not blame him the Rieuw support may disappear from for the struggle for supremacy among the our pending naval plan and much money military leaders, because one is just a could be saved on this scheme. The bud as the other, "says a certain Shanghai latter especially is of great importance. contemporary," but when national inter The fact that each a big part of our esti concerned the people expect him to maritime means would is used for recon-foia the movement for the salvation of noltring purpose only, is greatly rethe agtion. Dalny and Port Arthur are. gretted by many, cause the other parts situated in the Three Eastern Provinces, which are of mors vital importance for but instead of protesting against the the defence, viz., the aerial fleet would Japanese occupation he has now adopted However, a close the Japanese cause. experience draw-backs. It would be a great relief if something could be found study of the problem will certainly to improve definitely this if state of convince us that the boycott alone is not affairs between the principal and woood- ury points as stated above.

fundamental solution, because in spite of the efforts of the promoters of the boycott movement, people have been Whatever may I thought of this ques-driven by necessity to purchase the cheap tion, it is a fact that the Singapore and inferior goods. From the past problem is af vital importance to our own failure we have learned important les || plan of defence, and that no proper suna. It is therefore imperative not to decision can be taken as long as it is not talk all the time about the boycott of known in principle what will be done with Singapore.

Happily our British friends are used to be more active in these things than we, and therefore we may be certain that they will decide soon.--Singapore Free Preas.

inferior goods, but to manufacture goods to replace them. "As goods from Western countries are dear, and as there are no native goods to meet the demands of the market, the boycott will only be an epho- meral one. It is true that during the past few years more goods have been manufac tured by the natives to supply the wants of the people, but the trouble is that either too high. It is hoped that in future there will be loss talk about the boycott of Japanese goods, and more practien; work done to encourage home manufactured goods."

THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS they are very inferior or their prices are

AT CANTON.

MUNICIPAL ACTION EXPLAINED

The following explanation appears in tho Canton Daily News:--

IMPORT DUTY ON SILVER

A BOMBAY PROTEST.

Curtain Chinese newspapers have boot for the last few days printing columns in their papers protesting against the anle of certain public lands by the Municipa

The Committee of the Bombay Bullion lity. They alleged that gume of the pro- perties were sold at too low a price. The Merchants Association recently sent a re fabrication of such reports in the local presentation to the Government of India press has given rise to misunderstanding protesting against the imposition of the among the people and caused confusion import duty on silver proposed to be of public opinion. According to the moved by Sir Montagu Webb in the municipal authorities there were nover Legislativa Amombdy.

sold so many, peltic lands at the local The Committes contend that no country- nowspapers have imagined. The Nanhoi in the world has any duty on import of Magistracy and the Buddist Temple have silver and add that the motion if carried not been sold as alleged by certain now will create insurmountabla difficulties in

The Municipality so far only the way of re-export. papers. have disposed of the Mapanking hill pro

perty at Tungshan at a good price of nearly one hundred dollars. & Chinese Cheng. The old Tartar General's yamer,

which the Municipality has recently dis- HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. posed of, was a piece of land already

plodged as security for a loan from the Tramway Company, and the transaction recently concluded only a matter of course,

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The purpose of the Jambores is—

1. "To show that we are alive.

2. To arouse interest and gain support.

3. To increase our membership in all ranks.

It will be formally opened by the Chief Seant of Hongkong, Sir R. E. Brust, .cxc., at 4 pin on Friday, 13th April, and will continue over a period of two days as follows:-

Exhibition in the City Hall

consisting of practical demonstrations of scoat-eraft in the form of a series of exhibits shown in ons room, and displays carriol on in an adjoining room.

FRIDAY, 13th April, § p.m. to 7 pm. SATURDAY, 14th April, 280 to 7 p.m.

ADMISSION FREE.

Refreshments will be obtainable.

Also

GRAND CONCERT

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This will include amongst other items

"A Storm in a Tea Cup"

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With apologies to W. S. of Stratford-on-Avon and W. S' of Hongkong. Without pride or prejudice.

FRIDAY, 13tbŝApril, 0.15 pm. SATURDAY. 14th April,19:15 pm

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Hongkong and Shanghai These were the only two sales of public land of any importantes en far transacted by the Municipality. When Sun Fo remmed office a month ago While on the other hand the police, schools, and the whole staff of the municipal administra tion were demanding for immediate pay- ment of salaries and expenses in arrear. The municipal officials could have no alter native in the way of raising money im- mediately. The mentioned properties were under the control of the municipality and they were originally intended for sale. Those who watch closely the rapid pro gress of the municipal department will only admire the way they have adopted o quickly to bring order out of chaos. No righ-minded citizens will pay nay to Buch fabricated reports recently appearing in certain local paper which do not seem to be anxious to look into the actual facts of the situation, scarding to those who are in touch with the matter.

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