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DISARMAMENT

BUREAU MEETING

GERMAN DELEGATE

ABSENT

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.}

Bureau at Geneva yesterday. The

GANDHI STILL FASTING

COMPROMISE EFFORTS MAKING PROGRESS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1932.

PRINCE'S VISIT TO DENMARK

TO BE WELCOMED BY 23

'PLANES

THRITIRA WIRELESS BELVIOR.]

Poos, Sept. 22,

(THROUGH BEUTER'S BOENOY.]

NOTHING has passed Gandhi's

Rugby, Sept. 91. lips for the last 30 hours, exHR. H. the Prince of Wales whe cept water and those friends who have seen him describe him na look. Majesties, the King and Queen, at has been staying with their

ing famished.

BANDITS MEAN BUSINESS

Ransom Must Be Paid Within A Week

FRENCH ATTITUDE TOWARDS JAPAN

SHANTUNG CIVIL WAR

"CAMOUFLAGED SUPPORT" LIU CHEN MEN'S TROOPS

TO CEASE.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

DEFEATED

TORQOON REDTER'S ADENCR ]

TINAN, Sept. 22.

TYPHOON SIGNAL

HOISTED.

BLOW NOT EXPECTED IN HONG KONG

The No. 3 Typhoon signal was. hoisted in Hong Kong yesterday LONDON, Sept. 22.

but it is not anticipated that the. THE News Chronicle has received.

a message from its Geneva is officially stated that Liu | Colony will be struck by a "blow" French Government has decided on chow has been defeated and insions. The depression is well south correspondent Baying that the Chen Nien's right wing at Lai- as the typhoon is of small dimen- a modification of its Far Eastern retreated to Lungehow. The left of the Colony and there are o

For the convenience of visitors, Balmoral, returned to London yes. Phillip's maloo, says that she and policy with relation to China anding, is digging-in in strong posi-indications at present that it will

Japan.

OR CAPTIVES WILL

BE SHOT Ruany, Sept. 91. MR. Arthur Henderson, Chairman

(THROUGH REUTER'S AUENCY] of the Disarmament Confer- ente, opened a meeting of the

NEWCHWANG, Cept. 22. A LETTEther, brought to German delegato was absent hit the

her Father, brought by other gront Powers were represent- ed. On the suggestion of the Chair. Gandhi has been removed from terday morning and proceeded to Mr. Corkran will be shot la a wock man, the Bureau postponed any European quarters of the gaol to St. James' Palace to complete ar-

if their ransom is not pald, while discussion on the subject nf Ger- a cell near the entrance, known as

a letter from Corkran says that his decision will mean the abandon-Two Chinese steamers at Chefoetion, A small squall and some rain The correspondent says that, this tions at Chihsia for a last stand. many's absence until the Gorman the condemned cell," where he is rangements for his visit to Copen-captives are cutting off his ears went of. France's "faintly campn.

move in a mare, northerly dires- Government have had an opportu-squatting on a webbed cot, nity of answering Mr. Henderson's

hagen. He will leave from Croy and are sending them to Newfaged The Mahatma receives visitors.

are reported to have been seized support" of Japanese: eller of September 15, in which he moving as little as possible but on to-day in an Imperial Airway chang in four days as a reminder, notion, and that France will in to enable Lia to escape if the posi

If the bandits terms are invited the Gerninu Government to spinning his daily quots and say-

Bofuture stand firmly by the Leaguetion becomes untenable reconsider its decision to abstaining his daily prayers.

accepted....

Covenant," from the Disarmament Conference Those scheming a way out realise

The message adds that the modi Acation is this to the fact of France until her equality alzim had been the need of haste the acting Pra- sident of the All-India Congress declaring that if Gandhi faste ten days he may never recover, although he may live 25 days,

conceded.

1

Mr. Henderson, proceeding, de- clared that the Disarmament Con- ference had reached its most cruci- al stage and he urged the delegates to start afresh on

new road. Everything that had happened since the adjournment had streng thened their c Fateful deci- sions" must be taken, he said.

GERMANY ADAMANT [TaROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]

liner.

Twenty-three Danish military and unval aeroplanes will go up. from Copenhagen to meet him and will escort hira to the aerodrome where the Crown Prince Frederick, and Prince Axt), who is keenly interested in flying, will await his arrival.

Compromise Bought.

RUGBY, Sept. 22. Pipers of the 2nd Gordon High- Bombay reports state that Gandhilanders, who are approves the

to play at the principle of the British Trade Exhibition to be formula for the solution of the pro- opened by the Prince in Copen- blem of representation in the hagen on Saturday, arrived there Legislatures of the depressed yesterday and were accorded an olasses, which emerged on Tuesday enthusiastic recption, their dis- from a conference between caste tinctive uniforms and the music Hindus and depressed classes lead of the bagpipes creating a great Germany has decided to relectors. He discussed the formula mterest as they marched through Mr. Henderson's appeal to recon yesterday morning with a deputa-the city. sider withdrawing from the dis- tion including Sir Tej Sapra and armament conference. Von Neurath Mr. Jayakar at Yeravda Gaol. will explain to Mr. Henderson, personally, Germany's reasons.

tors.

BERLIN, Sept. 22.

H.E. REVIEWS POLICE FORCE.

To-day the depressed classes leader, Dr. Amozkar, who also is understood to accept the principle of the suggested compromise, and Pundit Malaviya, will visit Gandhi to discuss the proposal.

PRINCE STARTS ON TOUR

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Sept. 22. H... the Prince of Wales start-

ed on his three week's visit to Scandinavia from Croydon to. Gandhi's fast which began

anday, travelling by the big forty- Tuesday, was undertaken as a prostater Continued from Page 5.)

Imperial Airways liner test against a proposal in the Gov. Heracles. General of Police and his instrue ornment's communal award where His Royal Highness expects to While congratulating the by depressed classes, while being reach Copenhagen, where he will Indian Police on their succces I permitted to qualify for votes in pen the important Anglo-Danish should like to express the hope general Hindu communities, were exhibition on September 2, in six that at the next distribution of for period of 20 years, assured of and a half hours with stops at awards for proficiency in life-saving minimum number of spokesman Amsterdam and Hamburg. He will we shall find some Chinese numes

in the Irgislatures through separate be the guest of King Christian for included in the list along with yet would fast unto death, or until the to Sweden, where he will be joined electorales. Gandhi vowed that he four days, after which he will go. more Indian and European names.

Mr. King, I congratulate you and award in this respect was madi-hy Prince George, for a visit to the officers and men ander youred, but the Prime Minister, Mr. King Gustav. command, on another year of excel- Ramsay MacDonald, stated in his lent work.

recent letter that the award, which: was reluctantly made a request of

Interested spretators at the re- view were Mrs. T. H. King, wife the Indians, must stand and only METHODIST CHURCH

of the 1.G.P., Dr. T'so, and Sir Shau-son' Chow.

The Awards.

an agreement of the communities themselves could Bubstitute any other electorate arrangements for those the Government had devised

CONFERENCE

in a sincere endeavour to weigh CONGRATULATIONS FROM conflicting claims on their joint. merita

A complete list. of officers and men who received awards follows

1st Class Medal-Detective In- epector C. P. Fallen-For an excel,

The Bombay conference was call- lent record of service in the Criminal Investigation Departmented in an attempt to achieve, such and for special services during the an agreement and thus put an end anti-Japanese disturbances.

to the fast. Strong hopes of the 2nd Class Medal:-Chief Detec- compromise being generally accept- tive Inspector A. N. Reynolds-Fored are entertained

meritorious work in investigating

the case of the murder of a student

OVERSEAS

{THROUGH' REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Sept. 21. THE United Methodist Church named Tsang Tai Kai, which occur- (Fire Brigade)-For aperial services Conference at Albert Hall wel- red on or about February 18, 1032, during the anti-Japanese distur-comed the overseas representatives at Victorin Gap, The Peak. Prin bancos JLS. B321 Ali Mahamed-and Sir Robert Parks read cables cipal Chinese Detective Wong Lau- For excellent work as Drill Instruc-ef congratulation from the Viceroy For long and faithful service almost tor at the Police Training School of India, Lord Willingdon, and the entirely in the Criminal Investiga-P.C. C428 Lau Fuk-For diligent Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. R. tion Department. Detective D.W.nad zealous work in the Criminal B. Bennett. No. 8 Leung Chi-For zeal and in-Investigation Department. P.C telligenes on the Detectivo Staff, C242 Leung Yun-For diligent and of Methodism yesterday was achiev- The union of the three branches and for particularly good work zealous work in the Criminal Inves-ed in the presence of a distinguish which led to the arrost and subsetigation Department.

od gathering, including the Duke quent deportation of twenty dan Belillos Medals:-L.S. B100 Fazal and Duchess of York.

gerous Communista.

Ahmed-Awarded a Belilios Medal (Bronze), and the sum of $5.00 for the rescue of one Lai Sui Wan who

attempted to commit suicide by LIBERALS CONDEMN jumping off the Tsim Sha Tsui Pier

3rd Clas Medal:-P.S. C308 Yoog Siu Hong--For long and faithful service. Detective D.W. 34 Wan Cheung-For good work on the Detective Staff, and particularly on May 21, 1932. Brout Master Lau for obtaining valuable information Hung Choa Awarded a Belilios concerning the activities of traffick- Medal (Silver), and the sum of ers in women and children.

OTTAWA PACTS

LIKELY

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE. ]

Rooy, Sept. 21. THE Executiv. Committee of the National Liberal Federation, after sitting for two hours yester- day afternoon, passed & resolution condemning the conclusions reach

is all that the Colony may expect..

For some days past, a trough of relatively low pressure has extend- ed over a wide area from Indo-

abouts of Mrs. Pawley and Mr. insisting on the cue fa upp Fre PROTESTS SENT TO China accross the China Sea to the

MURDEN, Sept. 20. It is reported that the where Corkran is still unknown, as since September 10 their captors have been changing their headquarters reveral times daily to evade detection.

LONDON, Sent, 22 Mr. Cockren and Mrs. Pawley's

continues plight

Cause Un

lo

of the League Covenant in the armaznonta dispute with Gormany.

Briands Pronouncement to Stand.

As

cognising the state of "Manchukuo

PARIS, Sept. 29. Trance stands by M. Briand's pronouncement regard Man. diminished anxiety in official circles

churin. Che never considered re- which, however, Reuter learns) realises that both the Japanese and

and will await the Lytton Report Mauchukuo authorities are leading stand by the League's deci the utmost assistance to facilitate question of any change in France's sion. There is consequently no the British acials in their efforts policy in the Far East. Her st to secure the release of

the litudo remains the same as last captives.

Autumn'a 48 defined by M. Briand." This is the authoritative statement made to Rorter this morning, as a commentary on re cent reports,

In Hong Kong

To-Day

SQUALLY, RAIN LATER.

YESTERDAY'S. WEATHER REPORT, FORECAST AND REMARKS, 149UND BY THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT 5.50 7.M., STATED:-

PRESSURE REMAINS HIGHEST OVER THE PACIFIC TO THE N.E. OF HOKKAIDO. AN ANTI-CYCLONE APPEARS TO BE FORMING TO THE NORTH OF THE YANGTZE VALLEY. THE TYPHOON is ABOUT 180 MILKS TO THE SOUTH-WEST

OF HOND KONO, MOVING W.N.W.

¡LOCAL FORECAST: EAST WINDS, STRONG TO FRESH; SQUALLY, RAIN

LATKR.

WILL LONDON EXIST IN 5,000 YEARS? FERRO-CONCRETE BUILDING

LOST.

LEAGUE.

SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BODIES WANT ACTION.

SANCTIONS AGAINST JAPAN

URGED.

Pacific, but it was only yesterday. afternoon that a defuite centre was indicated.

NASTY ACCIDENT,

RIDING BOY INJURED AT HAPPY VALLEY.

Known among owners and train“ Shanghai, September 15.-Four leading commercial organisations in

"Opium Dick," a Chinese Shanghai jointly despatched to-day riding boy was heavily thrown yos-- ebblegram to the Secretariat of terday morning at Happy Valley the League of Nations at Geneva when a pony which he was riding. urging that sanctions be enforces and, stumbled. The riding boy was Pathfinder, bucked in the straight against Japan for her violation of It was pointed out:-1, France China's territorial and administra thrown over the head of Pathfinder has always uphold the League find- tive integrity in extending formal and, in falling, broke his collar ings in connection with the respect diplomatic recognition to the puppet hands and removed to the French bono. He was assisted by willing

juncture.

should therefore take effective ne tion for the upholding of the League Covenant and the punishment of the Covenant-breaking Power.

MAN-EATING TIGERS.

WBS

70 PERSONS KILLED IN BIHAR

THIS YEAR.

of treaty rights in the Far East; Manchukuo, 2 France never disagreed with the

Hospital. Auother riding boy, whọ The signatories are the National was riding Public Money, United State as regards Man-Associated Chambers of Commerce, thrown at the same time, but his churia, consequently, there is not the Greater Shanghai Chamber of injuries were very slight. qucation of falling into line with Commerce, the Shanghai Bankers the United States in the present Association and the Shangbai been improving with every outing. Army Hall, pony which has Native Bankers' Guild. It was recalled that M. Briand's

in the morning, pulled up lame' The cablegram declares that the yesterday. The pony had a distinct. policy was aimed at a peaceful Chinese nation is utterly opposed chance of scoring & win on Satur attioment of the Manchurian questo the new move on the part of day but after yesterday's perform- tion, even at the price of certain Japan which constitutes a flagrant ance, he is not likely to start. dalay for he was not a partisan to violation of China's sovereignty and "ball in the china shop" diplo- territorial integrity. The Leagne Tracy

The spokesan referred to this sabject from the Foreign Minister's speech at the opening of the League Council on November 10 last, also The four organisations have also to the occasion whom a decision was despatched petitions to the Central taken to send out a committee of Party Headquarters, the National Ranchi, Aug. 29.-Soventy per investigation.

Government, the Executive Yuan sona Although M. Briand is

were killed by man-eating gone, and the Ministry of Foreign tigers in Bihar and Orissa from Trancy still stands, by the League Affairs urging that a strong protest the beginning of this year. and the sanctity of international be lodged with Japan regarding the obligations, added the spokesman, matter and that the entire nation Her policy has been perfectly con- be called upon to present a united sistent throughout, and reports of front against Japan. a chango are simply absurd."

JAPAN AND THE LEAGUE (REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

New Yonk,Sept. 22. JAPAN would not hesitate

minute to withdraw from the

Di

Representing 800,000 workers in Shanghai, the Shanghai General Labour. Union has also despatcher a cablegram to Geneva urging the enforcement of effective and drastic sanctions against Japan for ber breach of the League Covenant.

The cablegram "declares that by

This statement was made in the Bihar Legislative Council to-day in.:: reply to a question.

...The Government, it was added, has sanctioned special rewards, up to a maximum of Rs, 500, for the destruction of man-eators, and they had also secured the services of special shikaria.

COINS THE BEST CLUES.

What will London look like 5,000 years hence? Will as much be known about us as we konw about Ur of the Chaldees By what signs shall we be recognised?

For a werk the most famous League if she is "compelled do extending formal diplomatic recog-now, and that is to enforce offer archaeologists of all nations have sa" by the nature of the Lytton nition to the puppet Manchukuo, live and drastic sanctions against been discussing riddles of the remote report, declared Mr. Saito, Japan-Japan has at last flung off her mask. Japan. past. Last month Professor Vau-ete Charge d'Affaires at Washing to her utter contempt and flouting clares that China entertains ab The new move also bears witness Concluding, the cablegram de frey, of the Paris Institute often during Mr. Debucis absence. outlined to a representative of the fear if the Lytton commission saw such action be tolerated, all intercowed into submission by Japanceo Paleontology, forsook the past and flu added that Japan has nothing to of the League Covenant and other solutely no animosity against for- sacred international treaties. If signers. She will never however bo Morning Post his answers to these the facts as they were. questions of the future.

national treaties and agreements Might nor will she under any cir- "There would be some

LYFTON REPORT AT GENEVA had better be tom up.. very

cumstances surrender one inch of queer results," Professor Yaufrey

The message further points out national territory. The entire nation anid.assuming that digging was

(THROUGH RENTER'S AGENCY] that Japan's recognition of the is convinced that the League Coven the only source of information, and

GENEVA, Sept. 22.

puppet Manchukuo forms part of a ant the Nine-Power Treaty and the I am afraid we shall leave less The Lytton Report has arrived at against China. There is therefore logical instruments whereunder a premeditated plan of aggression Kellogg-Briand pact are the most material for the faturò than is the League. popularly recognised, `·

only one course open to the League settlement of the Manchurian con-

(Continued on next Colums.) troversy may be secured,

The Abbey's Ohance.

"Within five thousand years I HEREDITY AND ALL THAT. think that your forro-concrete build-

ings will have crumbled to dust.

Westminster Abbey would probably TESTS A GIRL SHOULD APPLY

have a better chance of surviving recognisable form Modern

in

cement is less good, and stonequar- riod by blasting fakes more easily than hand-quarried material. The only consolation in the hoards of

sample coins you sometimes bury with your foundations.

And then, your graves. They would be sought near the principal ruins, and in the main building ed at the Ottawa Conference. Siraren of London there are few come- Horbert Samuel, Home Secretary, made a statement of policy at the

ROWDIES SENTENCED.

tarica. How unfortunatel also is the abandonment of that excellent habit of burying a collection of jewellery, and what amounted to a description of the religions prac

~tised.

Confusion I

850.00 for bravery and prompt as SPLIT IN BRITISH CABINET 1h Cinse Medal-Acting Inspec.sistance in saving life and property, tor J. McLellan-For, exceptionally before the arrival of the Fire good work in charge of the Wanchai Brigade, at a fire which broke out Division during the anti-Japanese at the Kwong Hing Loong Cotton disturbances. Acting Inspector F. Quilt Makers Shop, No. 188, Shang- Hoare For exceptionally good work hai Street, at about 8.30 p.m. on as Divisional Inspector North in January 0, 1932. the New Territories. S.I. A. H. Revolver and Muskotry Prizes- Elston-For exceptional services in Inspector Shaftsin-Cup, European the Criminal Investigation Deport Rifle Championship, 1920 (fired in meat and special services during December, 1980, and January, 1931), the anti-Japancas disturbances. S.I. B19 Chanchal Singh $10, F. T. J. Portallion For excellent Indian and W.H.W. Rifle Champion work in connection with the or- ship, 1920 (fired in December, 1930, ganization of thee! Anti-Piracy and Jantary, 1931), also $10-Indian Guards (1930) and for special ser Revolver Championship, 1930, also vices in the Guards Offico. 8.I. A. awarded Proficiency Certificate and outsel of the meeting. E. Carey-For excellent work and Bronze Medallion of the Royal Lifa devotion, to duty in the suppression Saving Society. LB. A43 Russell--- of Communist activities, also Euro Cup. European Revolver Handicap poan Revolver Championship Cup, Cup, 130, also Replica-European 1930. LS. A107 T. R. Hunter-For Revolver Sir E. Stabby' Cup, 1930, initiative and resource in checking Insp. Booker Cup European Re- anti-Japanese disturbances in Hang- volver Handicap Cup, 21d prize. hom on the 27th September, 1931. | P.C. C178 Lai Chui-$10-Cantonese LS. C30 Chan Shiu Ping-For ex- and W.HI.W. Revolver. Chucapion- cellent work in the Criminal Inves ship, 1930. tigation Department, L.S. 0858 Life Saving Certificates and Chon Pui--For excellent work in Awards from the Royal Life Saving A sequel to an anti-Japanese riot tho Criminal Investigation Depart Society:-Europeans LS A218 on Septembór 7, when a number of ment L.S. C259 Ho Kom-For con- Wheeler and L.S. A209 Roberts tinuous good work in the Traffic Proficiency Certificates and Bronze Sub-Department over a period of Medallims of the Society showing that the holders have passed the H.E.'s Commendations:-S.1, A. necessary tests to obtain the first Kirby For special services during octitate of the Society for ability the nati-Japanese disturbances at to save life, West Point on. September 28, 1031. Indians:Cpl. Baad Channan All were found guilty and the * Probably some of your war, and L.6. A02-W E. Meadows For Singh and P.O. 8671-Hazoora Singh following-pentences were imposed earlier memorials would survive cellent work in the Criminal Loves Hon. Instructors Certificates-Wong Kwal Yu-$100 or six but if Cleopatra's Needle were in tigation Department. LS. A148 D.P.C. D$70 Gitta Bingh, B001 works hard labour; Le King Fong, cluded in the medley the archa. CW Fitchca-For excellent work Narain Singh, B359 Naginder Singh, 5 x 14 days hard labour. Deologist of the future might arrive in the Criminal Investigation De B573 Pooran Singh, B740 Natanjan fendant was also bound over to at same odd conclusions. And 5,000 parturent Ex-PC. A32 J Drewery Bingh B788 Kamil Singh, B783 be of good behaviour for twelve years hence, your present politicians (Prison's Department)--For special Charan Singh Proficiency certi- months Kwok Yung Kam, 8200 may find themselves ignominious services during the anti-Japanese ficatee and Bronze Medallions, or two months' hard labour; Fong | Ty lumped in the same period na disturbance ARO: A. I. Cash | These awurde pro precisely the same Kwai, #250 or three months hard | Wellington and your first rail-

(Continued on rest. Column;). se these awarded to the Europeans... · labour,

ten years,

SEQUEL TO RAID ON JAPANESE SHOP.

"The habit of collecting antiques might be confusing, although if an electric iron and a collection of porter were found on the same site, the building would be dated by the latest find. As applied to London, ns whole, night describe tho principle as dating by lamp-posts. "Very little would be known alout

dresa... Clothes are not in Shanghai Street and threw Bo-buried, and paintings on canvas: veral articles into the street, was would be unlikely to survive, The hoard yesterday at the Kowloon cave painters of Europe knew more Magistracy before Mr. J. A. Fraser, about catering for posterity. The when four mon were charged with same comparison applies to modern disorderly conduct.

paper and papyrus.

students entered a Japaness shop

ways.

|

TO A MAN,

Women of the world, and

friends!

chers College, Columbia Univers Miss Helen Rowbridge, of Tea ity, U.S.A., has some pretty shrewd things to say about Love and Mar.

Now, Mies Rewbridge!

riage.

"

Girls, look at the man's fami dy bree. If you like his curly red hair"

Cries of Oh, boy !" and "How perfectly sweet lir.

"which is exactly like his fa ther's, go deeper. See if he hasn't possibly inherited his father's grou chinesa also. See if his sister is inclined to atoutness, or if his brother is fond of drink,”

Subdued chorus of "That would bs just too bad!

Then the waitress test. Does he notice her too intently

An English woman": "Chd 1” "Does he grumble about the ser- vice or send the steak back! Be ware He's the type that insiste you run the home on a budget."

Loud laughter

Finally, see if he keeps his change in a purse which is opened only by a vigorous twist of the knobs. Do that for all your suitors, girls, and you can't go wing

Now, has any one any questions to Ask Mim Halen Rewbridge ....... The small-built girl with brown hair done in a bun blue silk frock and mole on the right, check, vints to put a question. What is it, please ↑

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