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SHANHAIKUAN MUDDLE

PRESENT CONDITIONS PROVIDE EASY MEANS OF SMUGGLING DRUGS

Shaphaikuan.

"The Manchukuo tag still les over the walled city of Shanhal- kuan, and despite the many re- the ports of the retrocession of city. the situation here remains, materially unchanged.

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and that is the enormous possibi- Htles i present to the drug ring in Manchukuo for the smuggling | of narcotics into North China. It was, obviously. next to impossible to obtain any precise Information on these activities, but even the Japanese admit that the smug glers' path has been made easy by the lack of co-ordination between the two frontier. Customs services, and the Chinese assert that Japanese and Chinese, drug ran- ners have turned the occasion to their advantage by running en- ough narcotics across the frontier to stock North China for the next Tew years.

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Mr. E. L. Allen, whose return from leave was saluted by the President, revealed a pleasant experience in Brisbane where the local, St. George's Society invited him to be an honoured guest for the purpose of expounding the doings of the Shanghai sister organisation. The Brisbane Bo- clety went in more for social ac- tivides of the "get-together" type than did the Society in Shanghai, That was Mr. Allen's opinion, and be almost horried the gathering by informing it that, at Brisbane, women were actually admitted- as members of the Society. However that might be.. Mr. Allen few Shanghai's dag gallantly and came to the conclusion that la the 'com- mon bond of patriotism" the two had strong mutual interests.

The formation of the First Field "If the worst comes to the worst, ; not mean that they were always Brigade of Indian Artillery, fore I shall not be found on the steps to remain at that strength, and the matter would have, to be un- shadowed by Mr. G. R. Tottenham, of the Consulate asking for a na- Army Secretary, in the Assembly tionality. I shall be quite content der constant consideration in the circumstances. as they on the resolution moved by Mr. B. to put the flag of St. Patrick with light of V. Jadhav in the last Delhi session, that of St. George and drink to was announced in a Press com-St. George and Merrie England.” munique by the Army Department. This was Captain J. E. Inch's com- ment on the Irish situation in re- which says:

The Secretary of State has apply to the toast of his health at proved the formation of an Indian the monthly tiffin of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. The First Society of St. George at which he Indian Field Brigade of the In- and his fellow, guest, Brigadier F. dian Regiment of Artillery will, S. Thackeray, were entertained. therefore, be formed at. Bangalore Captain Inch somehow did not about, January, 1935 and will re-think that the worst might come to place the 14th Field Brigade of the worst for Ireland was a place Royal Artillery, which will proceed where things happened when they to the United Kingdom without were least expected. As a son of rellef during the trooping season the Irish Free State he yielded to

none in admiration for the coun try which

birth and gave him brought him to maturity, but the felt that, whether it was the Br tish Empire or whether it was the Brittish Commonweath of Na tions, Irishmen in Shanghal were proud to belong to it, and held The nucleus of the battery of that they had a right Madrasals, raised from volunteers pride because Irishmen had played from the late Corps of Madras no mean part in building up that Pioneers, is at present under train-Empire. As the President of St. in his ing by the 14th Field Brigade of George's had remarked the Royal Artillery at Bangalore. opening speech, the public. Cap- tain Inch agreed, were often un- aware, of the work which the four National Societles did in Shanghai.

With the Manchukuo standard rampant, the Manchukuo Gendar- merie in control of the railway siation and its approaches, the Chinese Customs authorities pow- erless to control the importation or exportation of merchandise from Shanhalkuan, the city is Just as much in the hands of the Japanese or Manchukuo authorit- les as it ever was. Negotiations for

FUTURE UNCERTAIN the handing back of the city have been pro- The rustal situation is anomal- | of_1934-35. ceeding ever since the signing of

ous, and it can only be overcome the Tangku Treaty, and some little by the escaplishment of an ex- time ago the world was startled change system in Shanhaikuan, by a report, emanating from semi- | AL, ine moment mails to and official sources in Dairen, to the from Siberia are handled in Dai- effect that the Japanese were pre-ren or at Shanhalkuan by Japan paring to evacuate the key point ese agencies or foreigners, who

ard the long redirect mail matter, strategic line of the Great Wall. small charge. It was generally assumed at that time" that this move had been die-

of Shanhaikuan,

tated by recent developments in that it International politics, so was interesting to note just what had actually taken place here, where a Kuantung Army Brigade had been stationed since the cap- ture of the city at the commence- ment of January.

The Japanese military forces occupying the district inside the Great Wall have undoubtedly been reduced. But there is no sign or evidence of any preparation to hand back the city. In fact, the reduction of the military forces in the occupation of the district 1s the only direct evidence of the often repeated statement that Manchukuo was prepared to "negotiate for the retrocession of

the walled city.

MANCHUKUO IN CONTROL

The

actual handling of the Japanese side of the retrocession negotiations is in the hands of the nominees and representatives of the Kuantung Army, who act as delegates of Manchukuo, and they have insisted in their negotiations that they are representing the

Esinking Government and the Esinking Government only. Whilst it is extremely difficult to obtain any definite statement regarding the course these negotiations have taken in Peking, it is nevertheless

evident from various interviews that the main stumbling block to "formal", retrocession is the fact that the Chinese authorities have

making 3

Through traffic seems to be further away than ever, although prominent Chinese railway, officials expressed themselves as being in favour of the resumption of 'tra- me between the two lines. There is not even any attempt to on a joint timetable, and the Japanese.. assert that they must provide or a break or gap be- tween the two services as the Chinese trains cannot keep to a timetable.

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The eventual class composition of the First Indian Field Brigade will be One battery of Cis-Seas Punjabi Mussalmans, one battery pt. Rajputana. Rajputs, one battery of Bankhars and one battery of

Madrassis."

to that.

Mr. C. S., Spayer, who had om clated as Hon. Secretary in Mr. Allen's absence, in addition to his arduous duties of Hon Treasurer, was the recipient of warni thanks and profound applause from the company.

TOAST TO COL. THOMS

PRINCESS ALICE, Speaking for St. Patrick's Society. The health of Colonel N. W. B.

D. LITT.

With retrocession blocked for Degree Conferred by

Earl of Athlone

it was one which worked for the | B. Thoms was drunk," as it was the interests of all Irishmen irrespec- ¦ last occasion on which that tive of politics or creed. They valuable member of the Com- took an interest in politics in-mittee would be present; and telligent men, but their main pur-1 Colonel Thoms in a short reply. pose was for the social welfare of expressed his admiration for the their fellow Irishmen

charitable work which St. George's Appropriately to throw light on

did in the relief of distressed this perplexity, Mr. Martin reas; Englishmen in China. And with sured the guest that the nation- that tribute he associated the alism of the British in Shanghai other Societies. What Shanghai was a real factor in encouraging British would do without those or- The Earl of Athlone, as Chancel- philanthropy and in developing aganisations Colonel Thoms could lor of London University, conferred fine spirit of social service. He not think. He had thoroughly. the honorary degree of Doctor of extended to Captain Inch, as Fre-enjoyed membership of the Com- Literature on his wife, Princess sident of St. Patrick's Society, a Customs

Talttee and would have many Alice Countess of Athlone, last hearty welcome and great sym- happy memories of the monthly night.

pathy with Irishmen in Shang-

tiffins to take back with him to This charming episode drew an hal in the present hour of their England. outburst of cheering far beyond anxiety. There were no the usual restraint of academic loyal subject of the King gatherings-cheering that was in-they. tensifed by the graceful tribute! which the Earl paid, to Princess Alice.

on

the time being, and the prevalen chaotic' conditions as regards Customs, Rall and Postal com- munications, it is aufcult to make any forecast as to the future.

evidence that There is every Manenukuo will insist

the maintenance of the Free Port" status. A "Manchukuo House is being punt in that sec- tion of the town which les pe- tween the Raliway Station' and There is every the Walled Cky. reason to credit the report that plans have been dawn up for the construction of a residence of the Manchukuo Customs Commis- sioner and quarters for his Staff.

Temporary προσ

hutments which are to be used as barracks, are now being erected at Tungho- ching, a point about a mile east of the East Gate of the city, Lẽ., outside the Wall. These hutments are to house the Kuantung Army forces in this area, so that

more than

BRIGADIER'S REPLY. The Brigadier briefly, acknow. ledged the President's cordial greetings and expressed the hope that when he left Shanghai he would have fulated the favourable expectations formed about him. Although the British troops were reduced to a battalion, that did

"May I be forgiven for caring first on the list my wife," he said

if I have been at any time of any "On her I will only say this: That little help to my country and my fellow men, 75 per cent. of the credit, at the very lowest estimate, is due to Princess Alice/ even The Princess knelt at her hus if the City is evacuated and band's feet while the Public Orator POLICE ORDERS FOR THE handed back, the immediate said how her conquest of hearts military threat will remain. Com in South Africa had been equalled petent observers believe that this by her popularity here in the new camp will house about 1,500 homeland, and especially at that prepared to meet the Japanese at

men, but this is no indication as university. the Conference table, they are

to the Japanese Army intention, unwilling to carry on any open as new buildings of the same negotiation with the Kuantang Army representatives of Manchu-type can be speedily erected.

refused to negotiate directly with the Manchukuo. Whilst they were

kuo, for the retrocession of Shan-effect that the Japanese plan on Reports are current here to the halkuan and the adjoining Japan- ese occupied areas.

In the meantime the status of Shanhaikuan is undetermined. The more extreme elements among the Japanese here" roundly declare that the city is part and parcel of Manchukuo. The Manchukuo authorities are certainly, la

foli control of the local government autonomous as it is alleged to be.

building a new city close to this camp and that they intend de- veloping another seaside resort along "the magnificent stretch of beach that lies east of the Wall. COMPETITION NOT EXPECTED ·

After the Earl had bedecked her with the scarlet hood, placed the cap of learning upon her head, Princess gravely shook hands with and raised her to her feet, the

her husband. She then accepted her diploma from the Chancellor's mace-bearer. Only when she had resumed her seat did she respond with a beaming smile to the cheers.

-BRILLIANT CEREMONIAL

WEEK

General Weekly Drill

"No drill parades will be hold from 25th. December 1933 to 7th. January 1934.

Parades will recommence as usual

Ath. January, 1934.

BRITISH WIVES OF ALIENS

Question Of Status

Apart from the building of the

The Great Hall ablaze with military camp outside the Wall, flowers and decorations, made a there is not the slightest indica- brilliant setting for a distinguished tion of any further preparation company in hoods and gowns of On the other hand, the more for this new city. The report, every hue. The Chancellor's pro- conservative Japanese element here declare that Shanhalkman is however, has caused considerable cession was heralded by fanfare the House for some time,

VEXATIOUS PROBLEMS -

disabilities of married women in A lively discussion upon the the matter of nationality occupied

Queen's Own Hussars.. mer sounded by trumpeters of the 7th The measure, which has already

and Manchukuo have to leave

been passed by the House of Lords, is, as the Home Secretary, Bir John Gilmour, stated, of restricted scope.

It should be mentioned that in spite of Mr. Allen's apparent misogynist tendencies, the Prest- dent linked both Mrs. Thackeray and Mrs. Thoms in the toast which he gave to their respective hus- bands.

Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead with success put forward a motion to wish the President a Happy Xmas. The compliment was graciously reciprocated.

THE LOVE DREAM OF A NAZI

"Dancing. Dolls Need Not Apply"

The

periodical, "Deutscher Baur." publishes the following advertisement from a Nazi...

"I want a brave, original; gen- uite-German girl as a comrade for life. She must be of north- ern, blood and character, rectan- gular in body and soul, of healthy. natural feelings, with: "schneld" (smartness), a thirst for freedom, a woman's pride, a sense of sacrifice and a joy in singing, she must have a passionate de- votion to her nation, and a heart in love with nature, sun, and bodily exercise. She must be a genuine woman, symmerically straight, perfectly healthy, un- deviatingly true and honest-a fearless, faithful girl, determined to find a new, Aner life. She must be ready for agricultural work, and Atted for it, and she must be ready to take her place by the side of a straight, healthy, nature and sport-loving. rustic German

uneasiness among Chinese in temporary military occupation chants and residents, to whom it and that in any case, the city is is an additional threat, and in- autonomous and self-governed. formed foreign circles here con- in gorgeous cap and robes of black The Chancellor, a stately Agure It is a self-governed city to the sider that it should be considered and gold, with the blue riband of extent that it is administered by.

as a threat or menace only. With the Garter, and a page to bear Chinese, who, although elected by Hoshigaura, Dairen, Ogandai and his lengthy train, was accompanied

Lady Astor began a vivacious the "citizens" of" Shanhaikuan, Port Arthur in existence, it is un- by the "Princess, and showed her speech with some aphorisms, "The were undoubtedly nominated by

likely that the Japanese authorl-

Worst black-guards in the world the Japanese, and it would be furtles will go out of their way to

to a seat of honour alongside his talk most about family life. Our tile to pretend that any real in-build yet another seaside resort.

Own. She wore her robes of scarlet dependence exists as regards the It is generally believed

and bronze over a richly embroi- children always are ashamed of that the dered gown of black velvet,

us. The countries which do not administration of the city. What-report has been deliberately cir- ever election took place was cer- culated with a view to stiffening the Frincess."

Other famous figures followed give women rights are governed man.

by dictators.”

"I am at the beginning of the As each received tainly a "shotgun election,"

the local Chinese resistance to his degree the Public Orator recit restrained by the hesitations of Inches high, am an officer in the She objected to Our being thirties, five feet eight and a half any change in their present sta- ed his achievements as follows: tus, as the implled threat "is ta The American Ambassador (Mr. Latin countries among which she reserve, at present a school-mas- The local Japanese authorities the effect that if the Japanese R. W. Bingham). (Doctor of Laws) appeared to include Germanyter and I want to become a peas- are well acquainted with this sen-

complained of the infuence exer- ant again. Fortude not indispen timent, which 11 provided for in Shanhaikuan, they will construct tinguished line, a man of generousomatic Service by their foreign body and soul Dolls of dancing the worthy successor of a dis-ed on some members of our Dip sable, all I want is health of the retrocession agreement, would their free port on the other alde mind, the representative of Alves. Her own undoubtedly facilitate the Japan of the Wall, thus effectively throt-friendly country, and wise in know equality and she cited all the should be grateful disinterested demand was and of fashion need not apply 1 ese withdrawal

tling the trade that keeps present ledge of the world... There is. however, no immer day, Shanhaikuan alive.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Organisations of women as sup- Intervention by, party comrades diate prospect of the "seltlement, Free trade will undoubtedly of those three vexatious problems help the present city to prosper Doctor of Divinity) wise in Porting it. And for a clinching Kindly reply with photograph to Brgument she asked. Would the office of the Deutscher Baner counsel, eloquent in speech, and a -Through. Traffic, Customs and and it would appear that the champion in the cause of peace."

man like to become a German under the motto: Dolls of-dan- Pasta. Of the three, the Custome anal solution to the present im-

cing and of fashion excluded. is the least important, as there is passe will be the constitution of

Mr. Baldwin (Doctor of Laws), “a because he married one."

Speakers from both sides of the great. Englishman and Parliamen not much loss to Chinese Maritime Shanhaikuan as an autonomous Customs revenue by the creation city, with free port privileges. In- i

tarian, balanced in Judgment, House asked for enlargement of of a Free Port at the Wall. Cus asmuch as the administration of Chancellor of his own University the bill but without agreement as

to extent. A of Cambridge. He has shown toms authorities, at Chinwangtao the city would be Chinese. It himself a lover of our countryside, Mr. Hacking, replying for the declare that they are now freely would at least provide enough devoted to great literature, and Government, offered no hope of collecting on all tranelt cargo, and face-saving for Peking's diarchy. the master of clear, vigorous and any extension of the bill, and they have in no way been in GeneralsHo Ying-chin and stately prose."

made-out a strong case for ac- terfered with by the Japanese. A Huang Fu, and at the same time

The degree conferred on the cepting it as it stood. nominal attempt is being made to Chinese Customs control stations AmericanAmbassador was the collect on imports into the Wall- could be established on any line arst the University had ever grant d City, from Manchukuo, but it is marking the limits of the Freed to one not a British subjecti purely a nominal attempt, as Im-Port, thus putting an effective porters obtain release of their end to the ever increasing drug cargo from the railway station franc

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against a Manchukuo Customs This view is the general im- Pemit and the Chinese Customs pression gathered from the more are quietly ignored.

reflective opinion of Chinese and Japanese here, but foreigners are frankly pessimistic, and they re gard Ehanhalkus as forever lost to China,

There is, however, one Import ant factor that must be noted in connection with the development of Shanhaikuan as a Free-Port,

BIR T.

GERMAN RADIO TURNOVER

The turn-over of : radio sets

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After a large number of ordinary compared with the same period in Other honorary degreas were degrees had been conferred the 1932. Consequently the company is conferred on Sir Thos Bartow Chancellor's processton passed out, able to continue work without be (D803 Sir Robert Witt (D.Lit.) the Princess, exchanging smiles ing forced to discharge any of ite and Bir Flinders Petrie (DSC). The and greetings with many of her workers, on the contrary, an equal last-named was described as Over Triends as they made her a deep until March 1934 is already secur eight years young" and for over Lobeisance. A concert followed, Fed.Transoccan, bett

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