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WHY ITALY IS SET ON THE BOWERY OF

THIS WAR?

Some Salient Points Rationally Discussed

and of

The campaign pursued by Signor, mysterious inventions by Souator Mussolini for the revision of the Marconi, of death raya, treaties had as its principal abjret the use of certain waves to stop the binging up for consideration engines in the air as well as on colonial questions and the redis land. People here seem to rely tribution of mandates, 'thus to take more on these Marconi inventions "away from England a part of her than on their own military skill overseas possessions.

to "defeat" England.

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It is likewise clear that the two great 35,000-ton battleships which Italy is now building are meant to strengthen the Italian fleet in ros- pect to the British fleet. In nearly avery case Italian naval manoeuvers have been carried out on the pre-supposition of a nával war with England.

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CASINGS TRADE OF PEIPING

ENGLAND

Memories Of Police Big Export

man Who Chased Smugglers

Of Sheep Intestines

In olden days `sheep mitestines were used to make bow-strings, DISGUISED, AS “TOFF” OR and there were a number of bow- "ROUGHEST OF ROUGES" string shops in Peiping, inside and Underworld days when he pitted outside the Tungplen Gate, Soon his brains against the crooks of after trade was opened between London Chinatown and the West China and foreign countries in- End were described to a "News-testines found a market abroad.. Chronicle" by a modest, grey and the trade has now become one haired man, who is retiring after of China's staple exports being 25 years in the Metropolitan Police, used to make sausage casings or

Police-Sergeant Frederick James strings for tennis rackets, Chase, the gambling gangsters"

Sheep intestines are classified

ant question-will the Italian en- But-and this is a most import

chusiasm Inst 1. Will the Italian terror, has just returned froni is in two varieties, thick and thin,

people succeed in resisting and which have been imposed upon *upporting the grave sacrifice them and which they have accepte with tite greatest resignation? I have my doubts

of

It is Italy's intention, after she The Italian people is easily led has conquered Ethiopia, to follow to enthusiasm, and knows how to the French example and raise a keep this enthusiam alive when strong colonial army, formed of things go well; but is easily de native troops. With an army of at pressed. especially if it becom least 1,000,000 black troops Italy. aware that the struggle in which it is belied, would be in a posi it is engaged is superior to ita tion, in a not too distant future,

forces. To-day it is in such a great to command the whole-ares-around -tate of excitement and exaltation the Red Sea, The British route to That is sees only the strength of its India would thus be seriously w country, the firmness threatened and a deadly blow dealt | Premier Mussolini, and the rar to the security of the British Em-tainty of a victory in Ethiopin ptre.

They are proud of Il Duce's All this may seem fantastic. Itourage in challenging England. is impossible to say how deeply But when difficult days come along. these considerations may influence when the cost of living rises stil an ultimate Italian policy. They higher. I have grave doubts that may change if Italy should find the present enthusiasm will, last. ¡ that it had underrated the strength of the British position. or the cope of the coalition which might be brought together in support of British-led move definitely to im- plement the peace provisions of the Eragun" Covenant

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very serious financial and economie The country is passing through difficulties, and many of the Italians themselves cannot see how Italy will pull through and meet the tremendous expenditure in- set the important part of these volved in the war with Ethiopia observations listed above is that alone. The difficulties of purchse they accurately express the presenting raw materials are already be Fascist viewpoint. More. they ginning to make themselves felt. illuminate the philosophy on which

A symptomatic sign is that the the Italian sentiment of the ma

Government has decided to refuse ment appears based,

permission for the construction of new houses throughout the country just, because of the lack of raw materiale.

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"One of the unsolved problems was that concerning Itlian rights in Ethiopia with which was also connected that of the Italian re venge for the defeat at Adown. Information from a good sourc would indicate that Signor Mus- solini wanted to face this problem after having subdued the rebel tribes in Somaliland and recon- quered the whole country,

Or rather simultaneously with this colonial police action. This was after the Anglo-Italian actord con- cerning the respective spheres of influence in Ethiopia at the end of 1025 and before the conclusion of the Pact of Friendship, with Ethiopia in 1928.

From the activity that Italy had then displayed along the Red Sea coast. the British well may have become aware of Signor Mus- solini's intentions.

and It is the latter that is export-

post at Dalston police station.

Sergeant Chase was enjoying aed. Before being shipped, intes- well-earned holiday in a country tines go through a process of pre- cottage. In a little meadow he 'paration. First they are soaked in told of some of the thrilling water for a few days, when the tat, experiences of his career.

flesh, and other matter is scraped In the early days of his service" off with a small knife, a process Sergeant Chase was attached to calling for considerable skil to Commercial Street Police Station, avoid damage, Casings are then and played a big part in checking out in a barrel of water to be test- the activities of gamblers, race-ed to detect any breakage, only course gangs and dope smugglers. perfect casings being joined to- "When I first went to Cammer-gether. When three pleces are cial Street, the East End was a made into a bundle they are ready much tougher place than it is for sale to exporters. now." he said. -

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GAMBLING RIFE "Gambling was rife, and there were numerous garing-houses and legal olubs.

THE GRADES

There are about 10 concerns in Feiping engaged in handling the- export of sheep intestines, all being- branches of firms in Tientsin.

"I became a specialist in raids Formerly these dealers classified against this type of offence, and casings in two groups, one with a under the direction of Superintendiameter of 23 millimetres and the...

who recently retired dent - Divisional - Inspector Budd. other of 18 millimetres, but re- from Kcently a change has been made in Division, I took part in a long war classification, intestines being against the criminals.

sports.

This has made a deep impression and has immediately produced a feeling that the situation is far the country is moving towarded the game. worse than is admitted and that enormous difficulties and far from happy days.

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It, too, the African campagn should become complicated by a conflict with England and British blockade of Italy, I do not offer a strong economic resistance, believe that Italy would be able to

even if from the military view point she feels herself strong nough to make her believe that she can wage war against England,

For this reason, it is necessity to take into account the possible results of a successful "colonial adventure." If Il Duce suureeds in

adding thicpin, or a large part

The opinion is very widely held in Italian circles--to the off it, in Italy's colonial posses

The

grouped in five divisions. "I used to make my way right first grade has a diameter of 23 into their own underworld, always millimetres, selling at 31.60, second. of course going in plain clothes.

grade, 21 millimetres, selling at "Sometimes I would visit a club $1.20, third grade 18 millimetres, disguised as a toff in evening worth 80 cents, fourth grade 16 dress; cther times I got

In dis- millimetres, selling at 50 cents, guised as the roughest of toughs, while the Afth grade, with a "We nearly always made our diameter of 12 millimetres, is sold raids on gambling dens and clubs at 10 cents, at night. During/eight years of

Concerns engaged in preparing my-service I secured convictions sheep intestines number about 50 which totalled over £5,000 in fines: in Pelping. the more important- "My adversaries were good being the Lich Ta Pien; An Lan, When they were beat and Wang Yu Tien. In addition they always admitted it and play- to local supplies. they also take consignments from outports, In- "Only once in alt my service did cluding Sinkiang, Kalgan, and I have to resort to carrying a other districts in Shantung and firearm.

Honan. Supplies from Rinklang are "Superintendent Budd · and I regarded as the best, but owing to were planning to raid a gambling inadequate means of communica-

that the proprietor of the club, a club. We received information tion these are now mostly exported to Russia direct. Consignments well-known racecourse terror, was

from Kalgan and neighbouring dis- armed and had threatened that he tricts rank next in quality, while would do for the police if they those from Shantung and Honan bothered him.

are regarded as the most “aferior. Goat intestines from Jehol are of superior quality, but as a result of the Japanese occupation this source of supply has been cut off,

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"Superintendent Budd and slipped automaties into our poc- tets as we made our way to the premises.

RIVAL GANGS

"There was a large force, of

fect that Signor Mussolini, at ions, then the position of Fascism police awaiting our signal, and the

the outset, did not contemplate strong that nothing on earth could and off Duce would become so military conquest of Ethiopia It overthrow the Fascist regime for

more.

were

ie felt he would have been satisfied with territorial concessions relati.

At least two generations, if not

Even if Il Duce vely modest in proportion to his

Or pass

the present claims, and with large when the conquest of Ethiopia

economie concessions. What cer-

mands contributed to Italian - "in-

to

same

raid, was carried out se swiftly that we met with no resistance,

"There were a lot of roughs around Commercial Street in those days, and two rival gangs-the Green Boys and the Petticoat-lane Boys gave us 4 fair amount of trouble.

Bethnal year

tain is that a pacific solution of will have been completed, Fasciam the dispute was possible up to the will certainly outlast him for a homent when the first Italian very, very long time. All the troops, began to embark for East speculations that had been made in Africa (in February), British op. Past years on the fall of the Fascist position to the first Italian de regime kither on account of domestic discontent, economie difficulties and financial chaos, wrong, Similar has proved

the future of speculations on Fascism may have similar results. An Italian victory in Africa would consolidate Fascism for perhaps | another 50 years,

transigence. Italian prestige and Hamour propre became danger ously involved. Now a pacific set- tlement appears out of the quee

tion.'

Further, Italian public opinion in to-day so excited, so sure that Certainly the warlike and 'ng- Italy has full right to act as she gressive spirit shown by Benito is doing, the Signor Mussolini Musulini on this occasion must could not turn back A very clever not have aroused much surprise. press campaign has succended For more than 10 years he has been really in convincing the whole working transform his country Italian people of the justice of into a warlike nation, and it was its cause and of the reasons for its only natural that the situation in. hostility, foward Britain,

which it, now. finds itself would Oxtaide Italy it is impossible to have one day developed. What have an idea of the strong anti-was missing to this militarized British iceling which is diffused aation which had been taught not throughout all the social classes, to believe in peace, was an enemy. from the highest to the lowest. Now Premier Mussolini has Naturally, the Italian people provided this enemy to his people. know little or nothing of what is Only the future can fully show thought abroad about the Italo whether this enemy in Ethiopi Ethiopian dispute but there is not or England. the slightest doubt that Bignor Mussolini Has the support of the whole Italian people, not only for the war against Ethiopia but more especially for his firm attitude to ward Britain and REN

The Italian people have been made to feel they are absolutely in good faith in their hostility toward England. to believe that England han done a great wrong to Italy and that she is jealous of the new Italy.

The Italians appear to have no fear at all to find themselves in- plicated even in a war with Eng fand believing that Italy has the means with which to face the Bri tish colossus. All speak of new

REVISION OF AMOY

BIBLE

"They used to terrorize trades;

SIR SIDNEY KIDMAN

World's Greatest Landowner

people and fight among them- Ton L Idriess, Australian author, selves with fists and razors. They who has achieved fame for his seldom attempted any, rough stuff one descriptive writing on the with the police, however..

outback, is engaged 'upon a story "Chinatowni has been rather of the career of Sir Sidney Kid- overpainted by detectives, novelists | man of Adelaide, who recently and others. Most of the opium Dassed on. dens alleged to exist there are

It should be a fascinating blog- mythical.

raphy as Sir Sidney was one of "Dope running still goes on

Australia's met picturesque per- there, but it is not done in a

sonalities. He began his adven-

big way now, and is mostly for turous career more than 60 years the private consumption

of ago with a capital of £5 and, be Chinese addicts.'

came the greatest landowner in Before going to Commercial the world, Sir Sidney's huge cattle Street Sergeant Chise had 113ations spread over tens of thou- years" service attached to Marryle-sand of square miles in Queens- Territory, New bone. Lane. The land, Northern

So expert did he become in the South Wales, South Australis and task of dealing with gamblers and Western Australa

Probably no one is better qual illegal club proprietors that he was borrowed from time to time toned to write an authoritative blo- take part in raids all over the graphy of th's self-made Austra- London area. Par

lan that Me Idrieas who has prospected for gold and wandered over practically every mile that Sir Sidney owned.

Recently he has been attached to. Dalston police station, and now is going to have a real good holi day before settling down to iffe in the country.

Sergeant Chase is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Guild of Freemen of Lon- don--the only one in the Metro politan Police Force.

Mr. Idries, recounted, & score of remarkable facts and incidents re- lating to the flora and fauna of centra! Australia. For example, many tales can be told of the be- haviour of plant fe because of the.. scarcity of rain. Almost overnight. Or yer greater value for the

desert becomes a dower garden. Church, and a still longer and

The author also tells the ro heavier undertaking, was the revi

mance of the spider which make: sion of the Amoy Bible in romanis; the disturbances at Shanghai- was its own parachute The spider ed that is in English letters completed only in 1935.

spins a flimsy parachute of web. which made it easier for unlettered

Dr. Barclay was Moderator of the climbs to the tree tops and takes people than the Chinese character Presbyterian Church of England in off in a favourable wind in this of this the New Testament was 1921. In 1892 he married Elizabeth way it trave's for hundreds o completed during the war (1918) Angus, daughter of the late Mr. W. miles. Mr. Idriess has seen mil- The Old Testament delayed for M. Turner, of Glasgow, but there lons of such spiders flying several years through the destruc- were no children, Mrs Barclay mass and presenting-s sight, lika tion of the stereos by a fire during died in 1909

ekki slowly falling snowflakes

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