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MRS. LAWRENCE ON HER WAY HOME

Exciting Adventure During Flight From Reds

Shanghai. May 20. Mrs. Lawrence, mother of Law- rence of Arabia (Aircraftsman Shaw) and her eldest son, Dr. M. R. Lawrence, has arrived at Ichang from Chungking by boat en route to England, probably vie Siberia.

The news of Aircraftsman Shaw's accident reached them at Chungking and they decided to go to his beside as soon as possible. but the ratal sequel which was communicated to them at Ichang may involve a change of plans,

Mrs. Lawrence has been living for two years with her eldest son who came to China in 1921 to Join the China Inland Mission and was, later attached to the Church Missionary Society and stationed at Menchuhslen near which they evacuated together during the recent Communist threat to Chengtu.

live as long as the fame of this young adventurer of the body and sparit who tasted and wielded power only to despise its pomps and vanities."

The Dally Telegraph" says that long before his death his admirers. had a regret that a man of such real greatness should already have cast. off the world.

The "News Chronicle" compares

bim to General Gordon and re- marks that the vague memory of this uncrowned king will erdure as one of the wonders of our days.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1935:

ABYSSINIAN PROBLEM

Prestige Of League At Stake

EUROPE'S POLITICAL

ARENA

Interest Shifts To Three Capitals

by General Hermann Goering's week-end consultations upon Ger- relationship with her many's hasneighbours.

London, May 20 This will be an important week for Europe. and intereat in the

developments international shifted" from Poland to Berlin, London and Geneva.

*Geneva, May iy.. The problem which has arisen to the Italo-Abyssinian cwing disputes on the Italian Somaliland border, which has brought these two powerful nations to the verge of war, will be considered by the

Light has been thrown upon on

General Goering's talks with the League of Nations Council

The world awalts with the French Foreign Minister, M. Pierre Wednesday or Thursday of this week, it is believed. The League keenest interest Chancellor Adolf Laval, at Cracow. M. Laval to' German for day told journalists that his con- is endeavouring to bring arbitra- Hitler's speech on tion to the rescue, and to this endeign policy in the Reichstag to-versation with the German is bringing what pressure it is able to bear upon both parties to the

dispute.

The Council will take up the question

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AS MOOT

ter. arrives here from Paris.

League quarters do not disguise the gravity of the situation and realise that it is not only a ques- tion of pesce or war, but the future prestige of the League that is in the balanes

The "Daily Mall" says he was. without question, one of the most romantic characters of recent his- tory. The Elizabethan age could show no career more wonderful.

The "Dally Herald" praises him, Chengtu,saying he was greater as a man

than as either a soldier or a writer

Despite his brilliant record, the

Inaction, it is agreed, would be "Morning Post" sums up. it is sad suicidal Hasty Intervention would to think how much more he might te equally disastrous, for it would have achieved but for the prosaic almost inevitably mean that Italy end of his life which was the would withdraw from the League. grand romance of our century and | Such situation would entail tragic one of the romances of the world.--| consequences, highly charged with Reuter.

BOAT LOOTED

Mrs. Lawrence and her son ar- rived at Chungking on May 16 after an exciting adventure when the river boat in which they were fleeing from Chengtu was boarded and looted by armed robbers.

The passengers were not molest- ed, but the experience has been very unnerving for Mrs. Lawrence who had been ill recently with a temperature of 102 degrees when she left Mienchuhsien.—" Reuter.

PRESS TRIBUTES

Londen. May.. 20. The tragic trony of the circum- stances of the death of Colonel T. E. Lawrence is mentioned by the "Morning Post" and most other newspapers to-day, which pay a lengthy tribute to this man.

The Times" says his place in history is assured. Equally cer- tain is his place in literature. "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" will

EMBASSY IN CHINA

Question In House Of Commons

London May 20.

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BRILLIANT TACTICIAN

London, May 20. Remarkable tributes are paid by to-day's Press to T. E. Shaw, "Law- rence of Arabia" who at the age of 46 died yesterday after lying for 2 week unconscious as a result of a motor cycle accident. Lawrence had received such severe lacera- tions and damage to his brain that had he survived he could have recovered only partial use of his speech and eyesight,

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morrow at 8 p.m., especially as it is believed in some quarters that the chief European Governments have let it be known in Berlin that the mere reamrmation of Germany's desire for peace will not give satisfaction. What is wanted is some definite contribu- on from Germany to the system of security.

In London, on Wednesday, the important debates on National Defence measures will take place. both in the House of Lords and House of Commons, The Cabinet will meet in the morning, and it decide to 13 expected they will announce a further increase in the Royal Air Force strength.".

and

AIR PARITY This prediction is borne out" by the speech of Mr. William However, it is hoped that the Ormsby-Gore, Firs: Commissioner Unionist M.P., terms of reference with respect of Works. to the Arbitral Commission will be during the week-end, in which be agreed to by both Italy and said that in order to maintain Abyssinia. It may even be pos-parity with Germany in the air a sible to secure the appointment of further gigantic and expensive another commission to deal with increase in the Home defence Air the troublesome frontier question

Force would have to be announced which has caused the present during the coming week.

The Cabinet will have time, anrest.

however, to consider "Chancellor Hitler's speech before finally deciding upon Its policy. which

Baldwin wil Mr. Stanley nounce in the House of Commons and Lord Londonderry In the. House of Lords.

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"Á WATCHING BRIEF"

If this second commission were

"Lord Allenby, broadcasting last night, described Lawrence as "aappointed, the League could then shy philosopher swept by time of appoint a sub-committee or rap- war into an undreamed of position brilliant where he shone as tactician with gentus for leader- ship."- British Wireless

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EPSOM DERBY BETTING

Bahram Still The Favourite

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London, May 20. The following was to-day's call- over for the Epsom Derby to be run on June 5-

15/8 Bahram (t. & o.).

9/4 Bobsleigh (1. & 0.).

100/7 Hairan (0,).

In the House of Commons to day, replying to Mr. A. C. More- ing. Conservative Member for Preston, whose question asking for reconsideration of the decision not to raise the British Legation

Chirsa

from was postponed

Simon said Wedesday, Sir John that as the House was now aware the status of the British Legation have been withdrawn from the

in

in China has been raised to Embassy, and added:

take this

100/6 Theft (o).

22/1 Sea Bequest (t. & o.). Duke John, Bagman and Foxdale

an

Derby.-- Reuter.

of

a

opportunity stating that this decision is demonstration of the British Gov- ernment's goodwill towards the Chinese Government's people and marks the Government's appie- ciation of the importance of the mutual interests of the two peo- ples."

Replying to Mr. A. E L. Chorl- ton. Conservative, Sir John Simon expended said that the amount

by the Chinese Purchasing Com-

GOLF SURPRISE

Scottish Champion Defeated

London, May 20. An early sensation at the British

porteur to hold a watching brier at its deliberations and could in this way possibly help to a large extent to prevent friction and misunderstanding which might, at this critical stage. plunge Italy and Abyssinia into confict.

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Meanwhile, in Geneva, the League Council meets to-day and the tricky question of the Italo- Abyssinian dispute comes up for discussion during the middle of the week.

Abyssinia is demanding full dis-

It is believed that Mr. Anthony cussion of the whole North-East Eden, Lord Privy Seal, who will African situation, and is opposed represent Great Britain at the to Italy on practically every paint | Council session, has been given at issue. It Abyssinia's delegation a free hand in attempting to settle to Geneva insists upon the earlier

the quarrel between Italy and demand for a full discussion it will

Abyssinis— be difficult to exaggerate the Reuter. gravity of the situation. It is hardly likely that Italy will make any concessions unless the Ethio-

plans first show they are prepared to compromise.-

Reuter.

AMBASSADOR RETURNS

London, May 20

The British Ambassador in Rome, Sir Eric Drummond, who came to London last week at the request of His Government to dis- 'cuss the Italo-Abyssinian situation, returned to Rome to-day. It is expected that he will shortly have an interview with Signor Mussolini, British Wirkles. `

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, May 20. London silver prices to-day were down 3/16 as follow:--

May 18 May 20 Spot

35 mission on British goods amount-amateur golf championship at

34-13/20 ed to £2.500,000 up to the end of Royal Lytham, St. Annes, was pro-

Forward....... 35-3/16 35 vided by J. H. Bryant, twenty two- London on New York cross rate year-old Worcestershire player. at 2 p.m. to-day was 49212 com- who defeated Jack McLean, Scot-pared with 4.9212 at closing un

AS Saturday. tish champion and regarded the outstanding British against the overseas challenge.

McLean was one hole out of form and never held the lead with his disastrous putting.

1934-

Fetter

JAPANESE WAR OFFICE DEMANDS

Toryo, May 20." Newspapers report that the War Office will demand over 500 mil.. lion yen appropriations in next year's Budget, including 280 mil lion yen for ordinary estimates, 150 million yen for expenditure in connection with Manchukuo, and 103 million yen. Arst instalment of the 300 million yen to replenish national defence.- Reuter,

MANCHUKUO PREMIER TO RESIGN

hope

Bryant took up golf tour years ago when he dislocated his hip which terminated his rugby career. Reuter,

MAIDEN VOYAGE OE NORMANDIE

(Special to. "Hong Kong Daily Press") ...(Bg Telegraph," Copyright. Talo

graphic Massager Ordinance, 1894- Received, May 20, 7-30 p.m.)

Paris, May 20.

Dairen, May '20. It is reported that the Manchu- The Fremier, M. Flandin, wit kuo Prémier, Cheng Tiao Hsu, not Journey to Le Havre to take ac part in the festivities there on contemplates resignation on count of old age and -health. the occasion of the maiden voyage His probable successor will be of the Normandie although his Chang Ching Hul, Minister of De- wife will be travelling on

ocean greyhound.--- Transocean Luo Min.

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THEIR MAJESTIES AT BURLINGTON HOUSE

London, May 20." Their Majesties, the King and

GOERING'S TALES

Warsaw, May 19. Chancellor Alolf Hitler's speech upon Germany's foreign policy. scheduled for delivery on Tuesday, is likely to be affected very con- siderably and in important ways.

ELECTIONS IN PRAGUE

German Party Gains

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press"]

(By Talegraph," Copyright, Telm graphis Messages Ordinance, 1898. Receited, May 20, (30 p.m.).

of

Air

Pon-

Minister and Prussian Premier, General Goering, were

the friendliest nature. They covered points affecting Franco- all German relations, he said.

It is understood that special reference was made to the Franco-

And alliance

its Russian sequences.

General Goering arrived in Warsaw early this morning and drove immediately to the German which was Embassy,

strongly guarded by police. Newspapers- were forbidden to publish news of General Goering's presence in Warsaw.

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In the afternoon the German to the Foreign Minister drove Office and had a long interview with the Foreign Minister, Colonel Beck." It is believed he also saw. Marishal Rydzsmigley, the Polish, generalissimo.

new

After these interviews, General Goering gave a statement to cor- respondents, saying he was con-' vinced that the friendly Polish- German relations would continue. Reuter.

THAT'S NOT BAD"

Berlin, May 19. "That's not bad for a false re- port," smlled M. Pierre Laval. French Foreign Minister, inter- viewed by Reuter to-day while passing through this city en route to Parts and referring to the rumour that he would possibly return to Berlin to hold conversa- tions with Chancellor Hitler.

The Foreign Minister refused to discuss the conversations he had with Germany's General Goering. It appears, however, that the Invitation for the conversations came from General Goering.

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Moscow Air Crash "Criticism

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press")

PATMAN BILL

VETO

Resented By Money Inflation Group

Washington, May 19

Fresident Roosevelt's decision to [B Telegraph, Copyright, Tal deliver. hla message to CongreSS, Ordinance, 1895. | vetoing the Patman Bonus Bill, in eraphic" "Mazzagaz Received, May 20, 730 pim.) *

person, probably on May 22, fa deeply resented by the currency inflation group which is asking why It should have been selected for the Fresident's rebuke.

Moscow, May 20. ·

The terribly mangled bodies of It is emphasised in Berlin that the forty-eight victims of the the interview did not go beyond a catastrophe to the giant airplane. private talk. It has not the scope Maxim Gorky are now lying in

point concerning the European situation.

most

The Bogus Bill Steering Comey mittee of the House of Repre- of a political exchange of in-state in the crematorium here. sentatives has arranged. mean- while for an appointment with formation, though it is believed

of Telegrams

condolences are President Roosevelt at 10.30 o'clock that each of the parties to the pouring in from all parts of the to-morrow morning, when talks stated his country's view-

world while thousands of people eleventh-hour effort will be made are filing silently past the coffins. Į to win his approval.

While Benators Fatman

and Memorial services for the victims

Thomas deny their cause will be have already been held in

injured by the Fresident's person- cities in the Soviet Union.

al message to Congress which will The newspaper "Pravda" pro-be broadcast throughout the couns tests sharply against the "lack of try, others frankly confess that air" and says President Roosevelt's speech may: discipline in the that Voroschiloff, order that "air strengthen several waverers. rowdies" must not be allowed to come within one kilometre of the military aerodrome should be rigorously appiled.

In the opinion of French circles here there is no question of M. Laval meeting Chancellor Hitler Reuter,

MONARCHY IN GREECE, People Free To Express Their Will

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"} (By Telegraph, Copyright, graphic Message: Ordinance. Received, May 30, 1:30 pm)

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1895.

Athens, May 20. Premier Tsaldaris, in an 11- nouncement addressed to the "in- habitants of Fatras declared that the forthcoming constituent as- sembly would be an elaborate new constitution, based on the present Republican Greek Constitution,

The chief of the Civilian Air Fleet deplored the conduct of the sports fler, Blaguin who was re- sponsible for the catastrophe,- Transocean Ruo. Min...

SKILLED WORKERS DEAD

Opposition to the joint sessióre of both houses of Congress to hear the President's address is gaining? strength. Representative Hudson declares that the joint session called by the President to hear his reasons for vetoing the Patmani gil, is an infringement of the rights of the House of Representa- tives and of their prerogatives. 40)

Advocates of the Bill are pre-

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dallypared for a quick vote, without any debate, immediately after Pre- sident Roosevelt's appearance." They are prepared for ∙ADY

Press (Copyright).}

Moscow, May 20.

Prague, May 20. Although no defalte results as

A tragic feature of the disaster strategy.

Reuter. to the outcome of the Czecho- The Government, would not raise

to the giant plane, Maxim Gorky slovakian elections are as yet the question of a change to a mon- available, an overwhelming suc-

was that the majority of the archical form of government as

were the 'so-called cess of the "Sudetendeutsches the new constitution would enable passengers

"Udarniki-workers who have dis- HONG KONG TRADE FAIR Partis" which unites all the Ger- the people to express to the sover- man parties except the Left, is al- eign their will as to the form of lnguished themselves by specially

QUERY IN COMMONS- ready apparent. In Prague it Government desired.- polled 10,000 votes while the Ger- Tranıncean Kuo Min.... man Socialists and

Democrats were given only two thousand Totes as compared with. 11,000 in the previous elections.

EARLY SCENES

high

performances who had been employed in the. construction of the ill-fated plane, and in re- cognition of their services were being given a round fight over has Moscow. The catastrophe caused the greatest consternation throughout Russia where it is the cat serious air accident yet oc-

curred.

Prague, May 19. The elections for the Chamber It is, therefore, believed that the

and the Senate of Czechoslovakia German party will send not fewer passed off on Sunday without in than forty-ave out of a total of cident in all parts of the country. seventy-five German representa- Crowds thronged the pavements tives to the new chamber and may in front of newspaper offices Queen paid a private visit to the thus become the "strongest party where loud speakers bellowed telegrams of sympathy, and many Royal Academy exhibition at Bur-Transocean Kus Min.

in the new parliament.--

lington House yesterday and spent an hour and a half inspecting the pictures.

British Wirelew.

MR. STANLEY BALDWIN. AT PALACE

London, May 20

Mr. Stanley Baldwin was re- ceived in audience by His Majesty the Ring at Buckingham Palace this morning- British: Wireless

FRENCH COMMENT

The Press publishes numerous

disaster, the commander of the squadron to which the Maxim Corky belonged states that the. air authorities would not let them selves be overwhelmed by the sOZZOW of this but will begin to work at

forth the election results. So

members of the diplomatle corps fur as is known the result of called on the Deputy Commissary Prague and, environs seemed to for Foreign Affairs, Krestinski favour the Right Oppositional in order to express condolence. Paris, May 20. National Unity at the cast of the in an article commenting on the Commenting on the result of Left parties, while reports from the Czechoslovakian elections, the provinces are less uniform. "Petit Parisien” says that al- The success of the German party though the anal results are not is very marked, the results, so far yet quite complete, it is neverthe-known indicating a 70 per cent, less clear that the "Sudeten Deut count in some villages Follow- sche.", under Konrad Henlein, hasing tradition, the cabinet will succeeded in literally crusting all retire as soon as the final result other German groups,

Jg-known although it continues The "Sudeten Deutsche," the duty satif a new cabinet is formi- paper says, always proclaimed | ed while the Government parties their loyalty to the Czechoslova believe its retirement will prove

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once on three new machines of the same size and type,

London, May 20 Replying to MIA ELhis li Chorlton, Conservative, in the House of Commons to-day, Colonel D. J. Colville said that the Overseas Trade Depart ment does not propose to par- ticipate in the British Trade Fair in Hong Kong in, Decem-· ber on the grounds of expense. He was not aware of any pro: posal to hold a similar ex- hibition in Shanghal-Reuter.

MOUNT ASAMA AGAIN

IN ERUPTION

Tokyo, May 20 Mount Asama volcano neaz Karuizawa, was again in eruption this morning with a terrific roar The planes will be named Vlad which continued for about four mir Lenin, Joseph Stalin and minutes. No damage has been

reported

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