1935-02-11 — Page 9

PIRATES

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1935.

HEADING FOR

MESSAGE FROM BIAS BAY

Frontier Patrols Warned

To Keep Watch

Since the piracy on the Butterfield and Swire 8.8. Tungchow, the authorities concerned have been relent- lessly combing the suspected areas in the hope of captar- ing the pirates. It will be recalled that one arrest had. already been reported.

BRITISH

WHEN THE SWORD

IS LOST":

Dresden, Feb, 10...

A rearmed Germany is the best guarantee for the peace of Europe. expressed General Georing in a speech during his ometal visit.

He said:" When some high. English officers recently asked me what Germany was doing for peace, I replied that the greatest thing Germany could do was to rearm When the sword is lost, peace is lost- Reuter.

"GOLD CLAUSE" DECISION

Reason For The Delay

TERRITORY?

THE ANGLO-FRENCH

CONVERSATIONS

Not Directed Against Any Other Countries

"London, Feb. 9, Sir John Almon's speech at the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris was delivered in the pre- sence of the French Premier Flan- din who himself spoke later. The British Foreign Secretary referring to the Anglo-French conversations had emphasised that the work then done WES not directed against any other country, "We are not aiming at some limited understanding but we are seeking to promote the peace and well- being of all by putting forward the suggestions as the basis free and equal negotiation between Washington, Feb. 10.

all concerned In order that the Well-informed circles attribute structure of peace may rest on the the delay of announcing the gold rest and wisest foundations. If The Naval authorities in Hong decision to the slowness with it is recognised that we are work- Kong denied the statement that which the dissenters whichevering together in that spirit and if British men-o-war

others whom we invite to consult the rescue of the Kamuru Maru, ing.

had gone to side they represent are prepar- while the local office of the 0.8.Ecision will be possible, any day spirit, then I believe that in this Opinions are that the de- with us will make their contribu- tion. In the same comprehending owners of the vessel, sald that next week after February 11, the there was no truth in the report Court being in session all week. and that the vessel had not been pirated and that she arrived at Swatow at 5 pm, on Friday).

The systematic way in which the local police in con- junction with the Naval authorities are doing their part of the work has resulted in information" being received from the Bins Bay area to the effect that some of the pirates are making for British territories with property stolen in the piracy in their possession. Frontier patrols. have been warned to be specially on the alert and the Water Police Station and the Yaumati Police Station have been instructed to pay particular attention to pass- engers alighting from trains.. Reports which reached the Colony on Saturday morning of the piracy of two Japanese steamers, the "Deli Maru" and the "Kamuru Maru," off Bias Bay on Friday have happily turned out to be untrue.

Reuter wired from Shanghai on Saturday that a report emanating from semi-official Japanese quar ters had stated that British war- "ships were on their way to assist the Kamuru Maru, of 2,175 tons, while the Navy Office in Toko had instructed the Japanese Comman- der-in-Chief in Chinese waters to take appropriate action,

AN EXPLANATION

Shanghai, Feb. 8. It is learned that the piracy on the Japaense steamer is untrue." The report arose from the fact that The reported piracy was definite-with was overdue, has now arrived the Deli Mart not the Kamuru ly denied by the naval authorities in Hong Kong. It appears that the

at Swatow--- story originated from the fact that

Reuter. the Dell Maru (O.SK.)

was re-

"Kowloon Beware!

ported to have been pirated on Thursday, on the way "from. Hong Kong to Swatow. This later proved to be incorrect, and it turned out that the "Deli Maru" was delayed by bad weather, but had since issued by the Naval Authori

The following message was reached Swatow. When news of ties at a late hour last even- the delayed arrival of the "Delf Maru” reached Swatow, a Japanese

gunboat left Swatow to search for her, and later HMS. Decoy follow ed up. The "Dell Maru" arrived in Swatow on Friday evening,

ing

Concerning the Tangchow pirate for whom a large re ward has been offered, in- formation has been received by the Naval Authorities that Shanghai, Feb. 8. the pirate originally intended The Japanese vessel Kamuru making for Kowloon to dis- Maru, 2175 tons, was pirated off Blas Bay on Thursday while bound pose of the booty.'

FIRST NEWS

for Japan from Hong Kong, ac- cording to a semi-official Japanese report

It adds that British warships had gone to the rescue while the Navy Office in Tokyo has instruct- ed the Commander-in-Chief in Chinese waters to take appropriate action.

A later message from Shanghai states that British warships are rushing to the rescue "of the Kamuru Maru, which was en route from Hong Kong to Japan when seized by pirates off Blas Bay. Reuter.

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TUNGCHOW LEAVES SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Feb. 9. The ss. Fungchow salled this morning with most of the 70 chil- dren aboard, who are returning to Chefoo.

The Court meets on February 18 to deliver the opinions and then recesses for a fortnight. It 19 generally believed that in view of the financial uncertainty, the Court will endeavour to hand down its decision on February 18. -Reuter.

-

for

of

commer-

Franco-British plan is presented as a Above all Berlin will try to wreck whole and is indivisible. the Eastern Locarho Pact but the French Government is determined not to allow any needless procras tination. Apart from that view which prevails in London, all agreed that Germany must be given amply time for refections. Transocean Kud Min.

"SAME IDEAS" (Special to "Hong Kong Daily 'Press"},

By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele Received, February 10, 4.30 am.) graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894.

Paris, Feb. 9. The will to peace formed the keynote of the speeches delivered on Friday night by Sir John Simon and M. Flandin at the annual

to statesmen were the guests of banquet of the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris at which the

honour.

year we may see a great advance towards the establishment

Sir John in his speech declar- those conditions upon which mosted that France and Great Britain political confidence and

were not only united by the same cial prosperity depend.”.

political ideas based on the de- mocratic parliamentary system. but both countries were likewise endeavouring, after four years of murderous war, to freely and hu- manly co-operate with other

"

WHITEST

Gordon's

PURES

GIN

&-BEST

THE HEART OF A GOOD COCKTAIL

THE ITALIAN VIEWPOINT

Concerning The Air Pact

NO RELUCTANCE! The "Times" says that this par- sage, delivered with emphasis, was intended to convey assurance to COURT ADJOURNED

the German Government that the States for the foundations of last acrial reciprocity in the proposed Washington, Feb. 9.

preliminary consultations between ing peace, Franco-British co-air convention, according to a The possibility that the Supreme the French and British Gover-operation, said Sir John, is indis- telegram from Rome. Her reser Court's decision the Goldments did not in any sense imply pensable in order to CIWause" would be known to-day reluctance for simultaneous

accomplishvation relates only to Britain. vanished with the adjournment of equal discussion of questions. In- to extinguish in British hearts the that an official communique says and this task: It would be impossible A later cable from Rome states the Court till Monday."

volved with all powers concerned, ling memory of those days of that Italy's position in regard to as soon as this became possible.

common struggle but at the same the proposed air time it is also impossible to for shortly be settled on the lines of declarations, summarising the re-

convention will get the resolution repeatedly tak-the agreement principle, taking

on

It was later announced that there will be no decision on the "Gold Clause" til Monday.-- Reuter.

"FOR DEFENCE PURPOSES

New Hawaiian Air Base

Faris, Feb. 9 lieved to represent the personal Italy is making no reservations views of Mussolini.

is as follows:-~~- with regard to Franco-Italian The wording of the communique.

have been kept exactly Informed "Responsible circles in Italy Italy

and the British Governments and in London between the French about the course of deliberations

have followed the developments with the closest attention. The

and vice-versa. Beuter.

VIEWED WITH SYMPATHY”

In a speech made later, M. Flan din said the French and British Governments had achieved a com- plete unity of purpose. They had side by side for the attainment of tion with regard to Great Britain er by both Governments to work into account Italy's special situa- made a solemn appeal to the hu-peace and security. man desire for peace. Their firs!. aim was to prevent ruin and mur- der. Those who fought in the war believed in a better future for humanity. In flying across Channel one saw that France and Great Britain had the same sky a sky which they would not allow to become a conveyor of death British Wireleèn.

the.

WHERE · GERMANY DISAGREES

Paris, Feb. 10.

sults of these discussions, are view being taken that it embraces viewed here with sympathy, the the possibility of reaching an in- derstanding with Germany and hence the inaugurating of the period of co-operation among the Governments interested As re- Telation to render mutual aid in the gards the Fact about the obliga-

case of an air attack, the Italian attitude, briefly stated. 19 ·B.72. reservations as regards the stand- agreement in principle but with points out of Italy's special situż- tion in relation to Creat Britain and vice versa. Responside cir

THE PREMIER REPLIES Premier Flandin after thanking Sir John Simon for his cordial re- ferences to France, said that no-

(Special to "Hong Kong thing in the aims of either Great

Daily PressTM) Britain or France, was directed

(By Telegraph, Copyright, against anyone else, the object of graphic Messages Ordinance, 189.4. both countries being to make a Received, February 9, 7.30 p.m.). solemn appeal to all peaceful na-

Rome, Feb. 9. tions in the hope of obtaining a A communique Issued by the hearing for the voice of humanity Italian Government on so that those children who will be officially set forth for the first in war. The, French Premiér em-sults of the London Franco-British cles in Italy have also, with se born to-morrow shall not perish time its attitude towards the re- phasised that Great Britain and ministerial, deliberations. The Ital- tisfaction, taken cognisance of the France were not intending new lan Government welcomes the ac-attitude of Great Britain towards means for an air pact to punish cord reached, believes that the the question of the independence culprits but to prevent slaughter basis for an understanding with of Austria and towards the and ruin.

Germany ly found but makes cer-Franco-Italian: accords' on January Air pact. This communque is be- Transocean Rua Min. tain reservations concerning the 7"-

Washington, Feb," 9. It is revealed that a proposal for the construction of a U.S.$11,000,- opinions between Sir John Simon Discussing the exchange of 000 air base at Hawall and also and M. Flandia during the ban an expenditure of U.S.$2,000,000 for quet of the British Chamber of the strengthening of coastal de Commerce in Paris, the "Paris fences, including guns, at Hawali, Soir asserts that the two states Alaska, and elsewhere were dis-

men agreed that no progress could cussed at a meeting between the

be made before. Hitler's question- army High Command, headed by aire, which is expected in a week's General Douglas McArthur. and time, is known. The paper em the House of Representatives' Mil-phasises that the view of the Brtvelopamente since the publication

many will want to treat, each February 3.— tary Committee.

tish Foreign Office is that Ger of the London declaration question separately whereas the Transocean Kuo Min.

A reassuring note was provided. by a complement of French troops aboard, who were being transferred to Tientsin- Reuter.

THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR

Record Attendance Expected: Ireland Have Most Buyers

London, Feb. 9. nada, India, South Africa, Aus- The British Industries Fair tralia and New Zealand next in opens in London on Monday week order, Holland is sending twice and buyers are now on their way as many as to it from all parts of the world. country followed by France, Ger- any other foreign They are coming from over seventy many, Belgium, Denmark and the countries and the Department of United States. Organised parties "Overseas Trade say that there will are saling to London from Hel- be a definite. Increase over the singfors, Oslo and Gothenburg number who attended last year, next week. One delegation from both at the London sections of Paris will include among its sixty- the Fair and at the engineering Ave members, representatives

The chairman of the Committee, Mr. John J. McSwain, emphasised that any action taken would be for "defensive purposes," adding that the proposals implied nothing.

General McArthur, recommend- ed the purchase of 800 armoured aeroplanes, costing US.$90,000,000, in order to give the army an aerial armada of 2,320 modern aircraft as recommended by the War De- partment committee on July 22 last year. Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

Blimon and M. Flandin had a long Following the banquet, Sir John conversation concerning the de-

FRANCE OBJECTS TO CONFERENCES

But Favours Exchange Of Notes

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Prem")

of

Saturday

THE FLANDIN ANGLO-AMERICAN

REGIME

CO-OPERATION

Its Days Numbered? General Smuts Speaks

(Special to the "Hong Kong:

Daily Press"}

(B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Massages Ordinance, 1893. Beceived, February 10, 730 p.m

His Views

Capetown, Feb. 9. A policy for practical Anglo- Americza co-operation in

the Paris, Feb. 10,

Pacific for the maintenance of the Despite the achievements of integrity of China, and future pesce Flandin's Government to the realm is the most important step that Pertinax in the "Echo de Faris" of foreign polities in the short time is takeable in international araire (From Our Own Correspondent

confirms the view that the French It has been in office, parliamentary to-day, declared General Smuts (Hy Telegraph, Copyright, Teta London, February 9. graphic Messages Ordinance,

Government's chier anxiety 150 circles declare that the days of the an address at the South Africa

unchanged as follow:

London silver prices to-day were Received, February 10, 4.30 am.)

1805 make further progress with the national government are number Institute for International An

East Locarno Pact negotiations ed. Not only have the Socialista Unless the United States Paris, Feb. 9.

with the Soviet Union and the and Communists combined forces operated in the economic or other Feb. 8. Feb. 9. In an interview with the diplo Little Entente which are urging against the Government but a isolation of the aggremor Spot...........24-7/18 24-7/16 matle correspondent of "Oeuvre," the resumption of the discussions large section of the Radical- Peace Pact must remain Forward 24-9/16 24-9/18 Mlandin, the French Premier, and reminding France of the Socialists is in a state of dissatis aspiration. Britain any the Paris Fair of the Municipality at closing to-day was 4.88 com ces in order to arrive at a settle son of this pact was given pre diminished since the London deli- League decision

London on New York cross rate four, five or six Power conferen- January 18, whereby the conclu- is supporters appears to have

said that France opposed to the agreements of December 5 and faction Herriot's innuence over want to know the in Birmingham on May 20.

emergency, her suppo of Paris, the Paris Chamber of pared with 4.8787 at closing yes- ment of the various questions but rederice to all other inter-Buro-berations The Irish Free State will have Commerce, the Lille Fair and the. the most buyers from within the French Textile Industries

will ineiston the

withi exchange of pean pact schemes. British, Commonwealth with Ca-British Wireless."

notes through the usual diploma-

Discussing the situation, La Press tic channels or the convocation of

says that "the most suitable suc- the Disarmament Conference. The

cessor for Flandin would be Lavaled and made The paper emphasizes that ic but at the present stage chief tople of

practical policy on the course of the London discus-opment he can der

could be pinced eve ds, France did not sacrifice her from his chief. edom to act in the military and has

and hardware section which opens

HAVE

BRITISH GUIANA

FIRST KNOCK

Georgetown, Feb. 9. The three-day match between British Gulana and the M.O.C. opened here to-day when the home team batted Aust. At the close of play they had scored 178 for B of which Wishart claimed

Reuter

MALARIA OUTBREAK.

Colombo, February 9,

of

. It is estimated that at least 30,000 people have died during the malaria epidemic in Ceylon 6,000 of whom were from the Central

Province

terday.

ESTIMATES APPROVED

serts

euvre

East

carno

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") { (ByTelegraph, Copyright, Tein

tion graphic Mabsages Ordinance, 1893, many finall Received, February 0, 3pm)

bata.

MOSCOW, February 9 The Executive Committee of the Soviet Union passed the estimates for the Sanancial year of 1935 distribution of relief, convalescent

In order to ensure the proper which have been orgised at 165. homes throughout Ceylon are be taken under Government

milicis 651 thou

for

had

with

DISCONNECTED REPORTS

itical

and asserts that if Hot

these dia- to

her at logg Bletes on the) son declaration needs

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