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NOTE Figures in parentheses Indicate number of letters in the"

words required.

ACROSS

1. Consumes and Enishes al-

together in the end (8).

6. Tinsel (anag.) (0), \

10. Adjective of nationality (7).

11. Songs--though hardly those

3,

of the Volga boatmen-in this Russian port (8),

12.

10 Aeros in another, formi

which helps to stress when' plural (0)

4.

3.

13. There's evil finish to this

fissure (7).

5,

16.

Seen on a coat-of-arms or in

a cracker. (5).

17. "Wash-out," in a sense (5).

18. Nourish (7).

How grotesque! (5).

21. The fate of this gurmant may

hang on a neck 1 (5).

24. Ask earnestly (7).

28. Having made a pile perhaps

DOWN

A "top-liner" (-4). Near neighbour to 10 Across (4).

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1934.

CURRENT

NEWS

FROM

CHINA

ANTI-RED WAR

DRAGS ON

AT THE CROSS - ROADS

Recent Events In Geneva

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, Oct. 1 The rejection of the Chinese claim to á nón-permanent seat on the Council the League of

of Nations, says the "Sin Wen Pao." leaves China at the, cross-roads, wondering what steps she should take in the future, who are her friends, and who are her secret

2. Little saint or letter in the enemies. The outlook is both un-

tempest (5).

pleasant and complicated. It has "item in the programme which long been predicted that the entry

has a level start (5).

cf Russia Into the League of A musical entertainment, in Nations would lead to important a pertain town of Norfolk, changes in the political situation apparently puts one out of

In Eastern Europe. Germany is countenance (11).

Teshaping her foreign policy to meet the changed conditions; Rus sia, with the object of postponing any international crisis endanger. ing the fulfilment of her second five-year plan, has found it ex- pedient to join the League; and 14. This bird should be able to France, anxious to enlist Soviet co-

" itself (B). plume Accustom in obsoleto use (8). Beds and views are frequently this (5).

Córtainly unprofessional (4). 7 Tiger in Nest (Anag.) (11),

Helps the bird to get a good grasp of things (5).

0. Mother-of-pearl (5).

operation in Eastern Europe, as an offset against a restless er- many has successfully sponsored Soviet Russia's entry into the naw predominantly European body in on, Geneva.

19.

Less than 100 after the insect,

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15.

10.

20.

one can this (e).

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Phonetically to annoy- (3). --and phonetically looks

98.

An argental one is said to be

(5).

attached to every cloud (6).

23.

Nothing slack here (5).

30.

This closes a mouth which

23.

31.

can be dangerously noisy ("). Loathe (6).

Tidy sort of cattle, w gine (4).

28.

Absorbed in change of

.ima- purt

(4).

27.

Medicinal plant (4)

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32. "1" is his favourite letter

"(6).

Onslaught On Chang Ting

(From Our Special Correspondent)

from

Canton. Oct. 13.

can

HUNT'S

PORTS & SHERRIES

HUNTS

UNT'S SHER

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FULLRICH BURI

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League of Nations upon Chinese interests forms the subject of con- siderable Press comments. That a country which has in the past

The offensive against the Com- shown nothing but contempt and munists in Western Pukien and hostility towards the League should Southern Kiangai launched now be ready to co-operate with Nanking troops is still going the same international organisa- though there is no further success tion in maintaining peace and er- l'after the capture of Shin Cheng der in the world is a matter for In Eastern Klangsi. congratulation, says the "Peiping Suppression of the Communists World Dally_News" and one that in Püklen and Klangst is to be is welcome not only to Russia buscarried out in exactly one more to all other nations, except Ger- month. By November 12 the Fifth National Congress of Kuo- many and Japan.

The League has never been a mintang Representatives will meet really strong organization, despite in Nanking, when General Chiang its efforts to bring about peace and Ka Sher, Chairman of the Mill- disarmament; and its strength has tary Affairs Commission, will" re- been further disminished by the port his successful quidation of withdrawal of Germany and the Communists in these two pros Japan The admission of Soviet vinces.

The capture of Shih Cheng is Rusain, however, may to a great extent offset the loss of two of the considered an achievement,: as leading League members, and con- the town is protected by a high. be serve the authority of the League. mountain range, which

Between Soviet Russia, and Ger-defended easily by a small force. many on one hand, and Japan on Located on the frantler bordering. the other, there has been con- on Fukien. Ship Cheng is direct- stant friction. Since the rise of ly about 30 miles north of Chang Nazam in Germany Russia nas Ting in Western Fukien. How Great Britain, striving to retain "been at

that ever, many loggerheads with

bigh mountains re- her slipping hold on her former country owing to the conflict beparate the two points, and the undisputed leadership in European

Shih Cheng tr tween the political and social advance. the United systems of the two nations, while Chang Ting is very difficult, affairs, extends to States the most cordial professions in the Far East, the seizure by Chang Ting is located in

of Fukten. Over of friendship, while, on the other Japan of the four North-Eastern strategic part hand, she tries to strengthen her

provinces coupled with her undis- six Nanking divisions are making t'es with Japan. The reason for gulsed ambitions to gain control terrific pushes on that town, white | this is simple, continues the "Sin of the Control of the Chinese the villages East of Chang Ting Eastern Railway have created a were evacuated by the Reds one Down.-1. Comet: 2, Wered; 3, Wen Pao," for these three Powers.

The Communists, very

tense situation between after another. Marry; 4, Portraiture; 5, Perdun their own, interests, must main-

tain the balance of power on the Moscow and Tokyo. Under the are withdrawing from the outlying and concentrate their 13, Today; 14, Uneven': 17, Mottle; Leave; 7. Crane; 11, Los; 19,

Ball 15, Nore 18, Visa; IB, Facific in order to avold friction circumstances, Russia's entry into area Rattlepates 21. Cress; 24.

Sea-Olive; 19, Tough; 20, Error; 21, and conflict. If necessary, they the League had been sought by strength on their stronghold.

The fall of Chang Ting is a Liquor;, Regicide: 27.

would divide Clogs; 22, Epoch; 23, Study.

the Pacifc into France, Great Britain, and Italy.

it is horse.

spheres of influence, and if this in an attempt to enlist Soviet co-matter of time, although could be done as a means of pre-operation and bring pressure to difficult to say whether the town serving political equilibrium in the bear against Germany. Whether will be captured by November 12. Pacific, the possibility of war would those Powers are likely to see their In any event, picked troops are used this time, as in the past the be rendered very remote. The hopes realised or not is still a mat- visits of the British Industrial ter of opinion, but Russia's main "grey" troops put up a poor show group to Manchuria, of American purpose in joining the League is to and even surrendered their arms journalists to Japan, and the send-

be relieved of further anxiety in to the Communists. ing of special Japanese envoys to her European frontiers, so as to the United States and Great Br- be able to give full attention to tain to explain Japan's policy Far Eastern problems. sufficiently indicate the trend of the Far Eastern

policy of these three Powers. However, while the diminishing of causes of friction is earnestly to be welcomed, it is to De feared that when the various Powers have arranged matters to their satisfaction," their concord | will be purchased at China's ex- pense. From another, angle, too, It is a well-known fact that both Japan and Russia, covet Chinese territory, and therefore a fight for its possession seems inevitable some time. Instead of remaining Idle and helplessly waiting the is- sue, it is hence incumbent on the country to rouse herself and pre- för defence, because the pare regiment in Hong Kong to have situation is so serious that instant

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:- Across.1, Populace; 8, Cole- rado; 9, Reason; 10, Celebrated:

PASSENGERS

2

Th following passengers arrived on the s.s. President Johnson yes- terday: --Mr. Arthur Campbell, MIS. Mr. Francis Hardivilliers Bernyece Harvey, Mr. Frank Hough, M:, Charles Lam, Mr. Donn Medalie, Mrs. Merle Norman, Miss Hallie Porter, Mrs. Ellon Bearby, Mr. Alex Simons, Mr. Oscar Steen. Mr. George Warren, Miss Nadia Gooseva, Mr. Parmand Kirpalani, Miss Eleanor Moss, Miss Beatrice Ross, Mrs. Amelia Schmelsing, Miss Elleen Schmeising. Mrs. Tung Yu

LIFE SAVING

Inspector Hunt's Report

Reviewing the excellent results for the 1934 season of the local branch of the Royal Llle Saving Society, Bub-Inspector RJ. Hunt, local representative, writes:

Work had been so heavy that three, assistant examiners had' to be appointed. They were Sergeant Dutton, of the Lincolnshire Regi- ment. Sergeant Hall and Bombar- dier Thurtell. of the 12th Heavy Hattery, Royal Artillery. All of them did splendid work.

Passengers arriving on the s.5. President Grant from Manila in- cluded: Miss Helen C. Akana, Rev. M. Andres, Mr. Ang Yu, Mrs. F. E. Baker, Mr. Ramon Caro, Mг. Ed- ward Cock, Mr. J. W. Fisher. Mrs. J. W. Fisher, Metr. John Fisher. Mr. D. J. Fraser, Miss Teressing a class of eight Indians, all of

Guisande, Rev. B. H. Harvey, Mrs. C. W. Howard, Miss Josepha Howard. Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, Mr. C. N. King, Mr. H. C. MacNamara, MI. J. H Mc-

The Indian Mule Corps are to be highly congratutated on present

whom passed. The achievement is all the more creditable from the fact that they are tire first Indian

entered for e-saving, awards.

The India contingent' of the

CAUTION ALL ROUND

響

According to

The question now arises as to what effect Russia's admission to the League will have on the Far Eastern situation: the Pelping journal, as soon as Russia is satisfied that her West- efa frontier is secure, she will pre- pare defences against Japan by strengthening the Far Eastern frontier. In the meanwhile, Japan, anxious to avoid a clash with Russia, will also probably adopt a cautious attitude, the re- cent negotiations for the transfer of the Chinese Eastern Railway being an example of their mutual desire to avoid precipitating, an- other Russo-Japanese War. Such preparedness to cope with any being their attitude, the "World emergencies is the only way to Daily News" holds the view that

Eachern, Mrs. Paul Malone, Mrs. Hong Kong Police Force also dia / safety, as reliance on others or the China will benefit from Russia's. |

Walter W. Moses, Mig. J. W. Mor- ris, Rev. Tomas Pascual, Mr, J. A. Parrish, Mrs. C. C. Peale, Mrs. Anna W Plummer, Miss A. Portilla, Mr Quan Wal, Mrs. Lois P. Fadcliffe, Mr. A. F. M. Santiago, Mrs. A. F. M. Santiago, Mr. A. M. Simpson, Mrs. Dolores Smith, Mr. J. B. Stapler, Mr. H. C. Whittall.

Passengers arriving on the Katori Maru from Rotterdam and

very well. showing a steady in-League, as hitherto, is only bound crease in the number of awards to end in disappointment. obtained.

•

The ist Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment's successes are as fol- lowe:--Intermediate certificate 80, bronze medallion 85, bar to bronze medallion 12, award of merit 55, 1st class instructors S.

The Agures. of the 12th Heavy Battery, R.A, for the respective wayports:-Mr. Jean Baptiste Bog- sections (as abovą) are as follows:

Aircraft Battery gained the fol- lowing successes:-28, 28, 1, 17, 3.

giano, Miss. Jessie Buck, Rev. F-14. 14, 1, 10, 2, while, the 9th Anti- R. Cardon, Mrs. Prascova C. Davis, Mr. Don Roman, Elizalde, Mr. Frederic Glaver, Mr. Peter D. &. Gain, Mr. Frederick V. Jensen, Miss Joan May Jawler. Miss Marie Mattos, Mr. Charles Henry Reid, Mr Jullus Rosenfeld, Mrs. Bessie Ro- senfeld, Don. Jose der Costa Nunes, Miss Raebel Sum, Mr. Bakutdro Tachi..

JAPANESE MINISTER"

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Sept. 22 It is now believed that approval is likely to be, forthcoming for the marriage of Mr. Toshio Katsube a young attache at the London Em bassy," and Miss Lillas Green, the Scottish singer, whom he wants to wed.

Powerful friends of Mr. Katsube, It is understood, are trying to in- Afluence. Mr. Hirute Japanese For

eign Minister, to approve the match....

of bronze

·SOVIET-LEAGUE ALLIANCE

The effect of Russia's enrolment as a full-fledged, member of the

EXCHANGE OF VIEWS

Tong Ka Wan

Affair

entry into the League by render- ing the possibility of war more re- mote, and so enabling this country to profit by the situation and de- vote her utmost efforts to the. strengthening of national defences.

magistrate, as they have made many fruitness efforts to impeach and remove Mr. Tang Shao Yi Petitions were sent to Canton and Nanking demanding the dismissal of Mr. Tang, but their efforts were, in vain. Then the county guards staged a coup d'etat be- cause the pey was in arrears.

The Royal Corps of Signals were, successful with seven interi mediate certificates and seven

Mr. Chu Churk Man is also an bronze medallions were gained.

old Kuomintang member, but bas The Indian Mule Corps gained

been under a cloud since the 18- eight intermediate certificates and From Our Special Correspondent) sassination of Mr. Liu Chung Kat 271 equal number

Chu wis some 'ten " years ago. mecallions.

Canton, Oct 12. suspected to be involved, but after The Lincolnshire Regiment High military and civilian off-some "years the order for his ar deserve much credit for their ex-cials to-day called on Mr. Tang rest was cancelled. It is not clear cellent results which refects much Shao Y Magistrate of Chungsten whether he can assume the ma- on the good work of their instruc- Model County, at a private hos-gistracy of Chungshan County, al- tor: Sergeant Dutton, and to pltal bere and exchanged views though he held that post before. Major Impey, M.C., for h's untiring with him concerning the coup Mr. Tang Shao Yl has not ten- efforts.

d'etat at Tong Ka Wan, the dered his resignation as magle county seat, and the grave inter- trate of Chungshan, hence no new national issues in which China is appointment will be made unless he wishes to quit. His omeisa col- interested

Mr. Tang is asked to resume his leagues are asking him to remain duties on the standing committee at his Chungahan job, but in case of the Bouth west Political Coup Mr. Tang desires to resign, a suc cil, but it is understood that hecessor will be named by the South needs a rest more than anything west Folitical Council riage had not been forbidden, but else. Mr. Tang arrived here In the meantime, Mr. Tang is was sill under consideration the river gumboat Chup Shu wanted here to give his advice an dicated that which was sent to Tong Ka Wan China's relations with Japan and Mr. Katsubo has

the Japanese to fetch the veteran Kuomintang other foreign problems. Having he will resign from

We occupied high, ash under, the Mirota leader. diplomatic service

for him th

The people of Chungshan county Ching Monarchy, he has some exe lavé, elected: Mr. Chu Churk Márperience in foreign affairs,

The successes of the RA. Batteries is due in no small measure to Bergt, Hall, Bdr. Thur- tell. and Talent G. D. H Flowerdew. The latter is a keen focal sports man

An omeal of the Foreign Office refused permission recently told Reuter that, the mgr. marry,

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