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Fred D. Tracy, Mrs. Warren R. Austin, Mr. Shleids, Lady Pollock. The Hon. Mr. Matthew M. Neely.
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SILVER JUBILEE
1.
ملاقة
Pretoria, Nov. 4. Bouth Africa to-day celebrated tho alver jubilee of the Union. which was formed on November 1910, when the first session of the Union Parliament was beld,
Cities throughout, the country were beflagged in honour of the occasion, while impressive cere- montes were held to commemorate the anniversary;
'Numerous telegrams have been feceived here from other Parla- ments throughout the Emp re.-- leuter.
HAAS' DEMISE REGRETTED ·
GGeneva, Nov., 4. Great regret is expressed by the Economic Sub-Commmittee of the League of Nations at the death of Dr. Robers Haas, Director of Com-
munications of the League's Tran- sit Section. The first quiness on the agenda to-day was discussion of Dr. Haus' report on China.
The funeral service is being held to-morrow, at which the Sacre- tary General of the League, M Avenöl, will deliver an oration.- Reuter.
!
DORLAND HALL
EXHIBITION
All
About Book And Authors
SIR JOHN SIMON
ON HOME ELECTION
Democracy And The Constitution
Special Air Mail Service
London, Oct. 18.
Sir John Simon has written the
following letter to Sir Alfred Mowat, president of the Spen Valley Liber. al Association:-
October 18, 1935.
My dear Mowat. The decision whether there shall be an immedi- ate General Election and, if su, un what date the country shall go to the polls, rests with the Prime Minister,
and until the Prime Minister has decided, and has an- nounced his decision, all anticipa- tions are without authority. But the mere suggestion that an early General Election is Ukely has thrown various sections of the
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Commencing from yesterday and until November 18. Dorland Hall, London, will be the venue of a novel Book Exhibition held under the aegis of the National Book Counell of the "Sunday Times."
This is a really comprehensive exhibition, And, while it is describ- Mrs. David Fraser, The Hon. Mr, ed as a Book Exhibition, will not be Robert L. Doughton, Mrs S. K. simply an exhibition of books. Al- Paget. The Hon. Mr. Allen T. though it will contain much to Treadway, Mrs. Bertrand H. Sneli, | please the connoisseur it has been Mr. J. C. Williams, Mrs. Robert L. planned for everyone who ands Doughton, Sir Henry Pollock, Mrs. pleasure" in books, who cares to Paul A. Netland, Comdr. Sweney.
know how they are made and dis- Mra. F. H. Tyson, The Hon. Mr.tributed, how their authors write Robert A. Green, Miss. Doris Glb-
and look and speak. son, Mr. A. J. Campbell, Mrs. Ro- bert A. Green, Mr. Myron Simon. Mrs Sam D. McReynolds, Con- sul Gipperich, Mr. T. 3. Wilson, The Hon. Mr. Lloyd Thurston.
Mrs. Frank A. Howard, The Hon. Mr. R. E. Wing Thomason, Capt. A. O. Lustle, Mr. Fung Kong Mu, Mrs. Wilburn Cartwright. Mr. Charles Gee, Mrs. Lindsay C. War- ren, Captain Clough-Taylor, Miss.
This modern llbrary will consist and "against the public interest." Peyton Elizabeth Hawes, The Hon. of books selected by distinguished! Such an attitude seems to me un- Mr. Henry Ellenbegan.
men and women with expert know- į justified, and I should like to make Mrs. H. F. Sommers, The Hon. ledge of the subjects chosen-sub- a few remarks about it, without in Mr. W. Sterling Cole, Miss Mc-Jects which range from Gardening, any way pretending to forecast Duke of Kent is to visit Glasgow! Calchos, B. & 8., December 16, Vane, Mr. S. P. Healey, Mrs. c.
what the Prime Minister's decision Jasper Bell, Mr. T. B.. Williams,
may be. Mrs. Henry Ellenbogen, Mr. L. N. Johnson, Mrs. Joseph A. Parrish, The Hon. Mr. Fred L. Crawford.
Mrs. W. F. Arndt, The Hon. Mr. Dan R McGehee, Mrs.
McVane,
NEW BOOKS One complete floor will be devoted to a display of the newest books, the pick of the autumn publishing season, representing nearly a hun- dred publishers. Visitors will be able to examine and handle the Opposition Into 1 paroxysm of volumes freely, and books will be protest, and accusutions are al- sold from the stands when desired. Į ready being bandied about that
LIVING BOOKS ·
such a step would be "Indefensible"
Eating and Drinking, to the wider realms of Travel and The World To-day. I
MAKING OF A BOOK Several phases of the printing and binding of books will be illus trated by working machinery, and
TALKS BY AUTHORS
well-known authors in the Lecture Every day there will be talks by
Hall within the Exhibition. Three talks daily; at 12, 3.36 and 6.30.
In the first place: the present House of Commons has already lived through four-fifths of its maximum life. Constitutional pre- cedent and
practical necessity
postponement of a General Elec- tion to the very end of the Parlia-
the risk of a situation mentary term, for that would run suddenly, arising which made the Dissolution most Inadvisable at a moment when it could not legally be post- poned.
Mr. Joseph 4. Parrish, Mrs. Bert there will be a practical demon-would not in any case justify the Lord, Mr. S. W, Hamilton, Mrs.stration of hand binding. Don Gingery, Mr. D. A. O'Kiefe, Miss Frances J. Reynolds, The Hen. Mr. George E. Mahon,
Mrs. W. E... Denison, The Hon. Mr. Karl Stefan. Mrs. A. Willis Robertson: Mr. Wiliam Allen White, Mrs. Karl Stefan. Mr. J. W. Morris, Mrs. Elmer J. Ryan, Mr J. W. Fisher, Mr. N. J. Drake, The Hon. Mr. A. Willis Robertson.
This is the third of the "Sunday Times" Book Exhibitions. The first was held at Sunderland House in November 1933, and it at once became apparent that the Book
Everybody, therefore has cun- templated that, at latest, the Gen- eral Election would take place in
Mra, E. M. Gordon, Mr. Sterling Exhibition public was a large and the.early months of next year. It
enthusiastic one. Accordingly a is inanifest that no second exhibition, on a larger scale. was organized in November 1834, this time at Grosvenor House, This again proved an unquestionable
success.
third ex-
Fisher, Mr. John C. Prol, Miss Anne Warren, Mr. Erwin D, Can- hain, Mr. Leigh R. Cramer, Mr. Joseph Rucker, Miss M. Knight, Mr. James Witgo. Mr. Guard, Mr. B. Connolly.
In contemplating a Mrs. Kenneth K. Rounds, Mr.hibition the "Sunday Times" anti- Leslie L. Bile, Mrs. Erwin Dcipated (correctly as it proved) the Canham. Mr. G. P. Murray, MI. need for even wider scope. They FW. Kendall, Mrs. Camilo Ostas, accordingly accepted the co-opera- Mr. Irwin S. Harris, Mrs. Anthony, tion of a committee appointed by Mr. Rodgers, Mr. J. Shaw, Mrs. W. the National Book Council, secured G: Richards, Mr. Chester Leon the services of the Conncil's Secre- Manly.
tary and staff and of Mr. Desmond
Mrs. Irwin S. Harris. Mr. Carl Flower. Shemaker, Mr. Allan M. Hirsh,
Miss Mary Cootes, Mr. J. L. FlemattajattÅDENAARIKÁLDÁS Ing. Mr. Kenneth K. Rounds, Mrs.
Gene Huse, Mr. Carl F. Jacobson,
There were no New York quota- Mr. W. G. Richards, Mr. Quintin tions last night as the markets
Paredes.
Mrs. Leigh R. Cramer, Mr. Gene Huse, Miss Aurich Friedrich, Mr. B. McKelway, Mrs. Richmond, Dr. E. M. Gordon, Miss Sarah Louise Snell. Mr. Merritt N. Cootes, Mr. N. Stockton, Mr. Arthur W. Hach- ton,
were closed.
NANKING EMISSARIES IN CANTON
(From Our Special Correspondent)
Canson, Nov. 5,
question of constitutional principle arises as between the late months of this year and the early months of next. Indeed, the time-table for the pre- paration of Estimates of next year's autumn a more expenditure has usually made the for a
convenient time early spring.
Ueneral Election than the
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domestic
DOMESTIC POLICY
policy is concerned, one can only
Secondly, su far as
stand amazed at the protests of those who have been criticizing, and occasionally seeking to censure, the Government for a long time past. The official Opposition is never ured policy of the National Government, or protesting against the
and of claiming that there is some rival policy, already worked out in detail by the Labour Party, which the country is longing to adopt.
The minority of Liberal members who have gone into opposition to the Government justify this course largely by claiming that the Na- tional Government is no longer
INTERNATIONAL POLICY
ROYAL VISIT TO GLASGOW
Duke Of Kent To Open Scots Agamemnon, B. & S., November 25.
Motor Show
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, Oct 17. "The Bulletin" learns that the
•
on the afternoon of Friday, Nov-- mony of opening the Scottish Mo- ember 15, and perform the cere
or Show in the Kelvin Hall.
a
The last occasion on which member of the royal family car- ried out a similar engagement was
1927, when the Prince of Wales declared the motor show open..
THE TRUMPET CALL OF PEACE
"
man.
(Special Air Mail Service)
London. Oct. 18 Well done, Eden, and Hoare! Through you the valce Of England spoke in trumpet tones that rang To the world's end, not in a blast of war But in a nobler cause, the cause of peace and brotherhood of
The nations heard and answer- ed to the cat They did not quail Before
Italian tyrant's brandished sword Now dripping gouts of blood. The Scripture says Blest
the peacemakers; surely we say Blessed is England, blest the 'nations met In Solemn conclave by Geneva's
the
are
shore.
J. G. FRAZER.
measure of agreement with the Government, this surely is a most
Acueas, B. & S., November 12,
A. B. & S., November 11: Alaska Maru, 0.8.K., November G. Anna Moorsk, Jebsen's, Nov, 19. Athos 11, Messageries', November 30. Bebar, P. &.0., December 11. Bhutsa, F. & O., November 27. Bokusa Maru, N.Y.K.,. November 3 Borneo Maru, 0.8.E., November 18. Burgenland, Jebsen's, Novembar 24.
Canton Maru, 0.8.K.. November 15. Carthage, P. & O., December 12. Celebes Maru, O.S.K., November 19. Ceylon, Qilman's, December 3. Changte, B. & S., December 10. City of Batavia, Bank Line, Nov, 28 City of Easthonrtie, Bank Line, Dee .. City Wellington, Bank Line, Dec. 8 City of Windsor, Bank Line, Nov. 9. Conte Rosso, Lloyd Triestin, Nov. 10. Canto Verde, Lloyd Triestino, Nov. 30, Corfu, P. & G., November 30. Corneville, Bank. Lino, November 25, D'Artagnan, Messageries, Nov 18. Emp of Asia, C. P. 8., November 7. Emp...of Canada, C.P.S., November 22 Ein of Japan, C.P.8., December 20. Pamp of Russia, C.P.S., December Fionis, E.A. Co., November 30. Franken, Melchers', November" 13. Fridorun, Melchora, November 23, Fukuken Maru, 0.8.K., Nov. 9. Fushimi Maru, N.Y.K., November 8. General Pershing. States Co., Nov. 8. General Sherman, States Co., Nov. 22. Ginyo Maru, N.Y.K., Novoriber 11. Golden Peak, States Co., November 24. Hague Maru, 0.8.K., November 29. Hai Les, Thoresen's, November 10. Hakusan Marú, NY.K., November 8 Havel, Melchers; November 22.
18,
Helios, November
Hellas,
15
Hiram, Thoresen's, November 8. Hozan Maru, 0.9.K., Nov. 8.. Italy Maru, N.V.K., November 6. Ixion, B, & B., December 1. Jaya, E.A. Co., November 9. Jayporn, P. & O., N November 8. Einal Maru, 0.8.K., Novembor 9. Rufmeriand. Jebsen's, November 28, Kumang. Jardine's, November 14. Kyodo Maru, 0.8.K., Nov. 9. Laplata Maru, 0.5.K., Nov. 21. Lossiebank, Bank Line, November 24. Malays, E.A. Co., November 28. Malayan Prince, Furness', December 8. Maron, B. & S., November 11. Melbourne Maru, O.S.K., November 6. Mentor, B. & S. December 1. Naldera, P. & O., Nov. 28. Nankin, E. & A. 5.8. Co., December 4. Niel Maersk, Jebsen's, November 26. Noto Mara, N.Y.K., November 14. identing. Jebsen's, November 24. Panama Maru, 0.8.K., Nov. 12. Penang Maru, N.Y.E., November 14. Persous, B. & 8., November 15, Peter Maersk, Jebsen's, November 8.
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Mrs. J. W. Morris, The Hon. Mr. Francisco A. Delgado, Mr. S. K. Paget, Mr. R. P. Cronin, Mrs. San- Mr. Tai Chi-tao, President of the discharging the mandate, given to remarkable doctrine in the mouth,Pleasantville, Bank Line, Nov. 20. tiago Iglesias, Mr. W. E. Denison, Examination Yudh, and Mr. Mat at the last election, and is adopt of those who preach it. It is not Potsdam, Melchers', December 12. Mrs. Francisco A. Delgado, Mr. R. Chao-chun Mayor as Nanking. It were consulted, would disapprove members who would be consulted;
ing polletes which the country, If only the constituents of Opposition. Pres. Doumer, Mesengeries', Dec 13. M. Henry. Mrs. Lealle L. Bile, who arrived here yesterday after-Sc far as our domestic affairs are is constituents of Government
Pres. Jefferson, A.M." Line, Nov. 15, The Hon. Mr. Santiago Iglesias. Apon by General Chiang Kai-
Pres. Pierce, Dallar's, November 11. Mrs, S. W. Hamilton, The Hon. shek's private Junker plane called concerned, therefore, there is noth- merabers too
Pres. Polk, Dollar's, November 8. Mr. Louis C. Rabaut, Mrs. Arthur on members of the South-west in this outery.
Prometheus, B. & B., November 18. Ranchi, P. & O., November 14. W. Hachton. Mr. Jullus Thompson, Political Council this morning and
Rawalpindi, P, & O., November 15. Mrs. George H. Mahon, Mr. W. F. discussed with them the general
Sarpedon, B. & S., December 7. Arndt, Mrs. Dan. R. McGehee, Mr. political situation.
Baqerland, Jebsen's, November 8. L. C. Dennis, Mrs. Louis C. Ra-
Sirdhaus, B.1. (Apcar), November 21. Silverwalnut, Furness', November 24. Sonali, P&O
November Taiping, B. & 8., November 8. Tai Shan, Dodwell's, December 17. Thiyang, Dodwell's, November 17 Taiyo Karu, N.Y.K., November 10. Taiwan, Thorosen's, November 28, Takada, B.I. (Apear), November 12. Talma B.I. (Apcar), November 7. fanered, Thoresen's, November 7.
baut, The Hon. Mr. Elmer J. Ryan
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NANKING PARLEY
the
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ter
and
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Tantalus, B& S., December 18. Tergestes, Lloyd Triestino, Nov. 15.
It may be that the Prime Minister will decide to con- sult, the whole country, for it la the view of the mass of citizens But in the third place we must in this free democracy rather than It is understood that Nanking examine the Opposition's complaint of politicians elected to Parilament wants to solicit Canton's support from the point of view of inter- four years ago which really mat- an foreign relations and national national policy. This is the real problems in view of the critical ground upon which any serious conditions
It may be that the Prime Minis confronting
comment is based, and I wish to North China, General Chiang Kai-shek examine the comment in the fairest
will consider that renewed is most anxious to reach an under spirit,
authority, drawn directly from the standing with
South-west Nanking, Nov 3.
What is said is that members of free expression of the judgment of The members of the dratt Con, owing to his precarious position { Parliament who in general oppose of material weight in the handing Tanda, E. & A. B.8. Co., Nov. 28.
the whole British people, will be Etitution - Examination Committee and hopes to achieve some definite the Government are prepared to of the Sixth Plenary Bession met
measures through Messrs. Tal and support the Government in
of the international problem. It Ma .It is said that General course which this country is takmay be that he will reach the "at-9 a.m, this morning at the Cen- Chiang is in favour of retaining ing as a member of the League or conclusion that, in order to con- Tilawa, B.I. (Apcar), November 20.
tral Party Headquarters, during the South-west Political which the Committee decided" to
Council Nations at Geneva, and that for tinue to carry the burden which Tibadahy Car Lino, November. 13. " appoint Ave members to conduct Executive Committec.
and the Kuomintang South-west this reason an immediate General the work of government imposes, Tires, J.C.J. Line, November 11.. the preliminary examination of
Election is "unnecessary." It is it would be as well as know where the draft. The results of the pre- Chung-jen are requested to go to
Generals Chen Tsai-tong and Li further contended that a Dissolu- the country actually stands Iminary study will be submitted Nanking in order to discuss with
tion "at the height of a grave in-whom it is prepared to trust. to the Committee for considera Generals Chiang Kai-shek, Yen
ternational crisis" is "indefensible" Certainly, no one with the smallest tlon and deliberation. These five Hsi-shan
(I' quote the words of the statement pretensions to be either a democrat members met at 2 p.m. this after-national affairs and Bino-Japanese
and
Feng Yu-halang issued after a meeting of Oppost- demn such a decision as contrary
tion Liberals yesterday),
Moscow, Nov. 5. relations.
to the rights of our democracy or But where is the authority for
The Soviet Ambassador at Tokyo saying that we are at the height the spirit of our constitution. has presented a note to Mr. Koki of a grave international crisis? It I have made, it plain that I am Hirota, the Foreign Minister, re- jecting as completely unfounded, 1s true, indeed, that the situation not in any way, anticipating `3 which is being handled at Geneva decision, which so far as I know the Japanese contention that the front'er clashes of October 6 and is most grave and anxious, but the has not yet been made. But I am developments in that situation will concerned to dissipate a fallacy October 12 were due to the illegal probably extend over a considerable which appears to be propagated activities of the Soviet frontier space of time, and it is quite im- from certain quarters as a means guards. possible for anyone to assert that of stirring up feeling in advance tends that the clashes were due The Russian Government con- by waiting a month or two the against the Government, sky will be cleared.
And all I have to say in conclu- of Soviet
entirely to the illegal penetration As for the proposition that the sion is--forewarned is forearmed, Japanese and Manchukuoan arm
territory by mixed people of this country need not be so lose no time and prepare for ed consulted because Opposition MPs what may come Yours very sin insists, attacked Soviet patrols
guarda. They, the note: ..at the moment show an unusual cerely. John Simon.".
Reuter.
noon.
Presided over by Mr. Sun Fo, President of Legislative Yuan, the meeting was attended by Messrs. Changchi, Chu Chi-ching and HONORARY SURGEON TO other CE.C. and C.S.C. members.
THE KING
The presidium met at 4 pm, this afternoon to discuss the routine matters of the Session.
To-day being. Bunday, the ge- neral-meeting of the Besalon haa
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, Oct 18, His Majesty has approved the ten suspended. The second re-appointment of Major-General D. gular meeting of the Session will 8. Skelton, Honorary Surgeon to be held at 9 a.m. to-morrow morn. the King, in succession to Major-
General J., W. West, who has ro tired.
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