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POLITICAL DISORDERS

IN DUBLIN

Over Hundred Injured In Pitched Battle

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

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Dublin, April 13. Serious political disorders occurred here on Easter Sunday. during the Republican demonstrations held in memory of the Irish Republican leaders killed during the Easter revolt of 1916. During a pitched batte between Communists and the Nationalists at least 100 persons were injured.

The riot was eventually dispersed by the police after the ar- rival at strong reinforcements. The Communist depty, William Galacher, was attacked and beaten up by the Nationalists whe had assembled in front of the Tost Office building.

REVOLT URGED

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Irishmen

"It is the duty of te overthrow the present regime which was forced on Ireland by Britain, unite the two Irelands and proclaim an Independent Irish Re- puble," declared the eader of the Irish Republican Extremists. Mau- rice Twomey, speaking at Boyle during the demonstra: lon held in memory of the Irish Republicans who lost their lives in 1910.

If there was another World War. Ireland would not fight on the side cf England. said the speaker,

The Italo-Abyssinian conflict had shown the smal states of the world not to have any confidence in the League of Nations.--

ranmovan News Service

STONES THROWN

Dublin, April 12.

the 1916 rebellion clashed with on- Jookers,

the centre of the city to Glas- All the way along the route from mevin

Cemetery large crowds cheered or booed the procession, Members of the Republican Con- gress and Communists were oc- casionally attacked by sections of the crowd. Sometimes stones were thrown, Blows vere exchanged frequently.

were

HONG "ONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1936.

MANCHU-MONGOL

BORDER

Further Clashes Expected

Ulanbator, Apr, 13. Official sources disclosed to-day messages from Ulanbator saying that a concentration of Japanese and Manchukuo troops in the vicinity of the outer Mongolian dis- trict of Dzagas, near Lake Buir, is causing the expectation of further clashes between Japanese and out- er Mongolian troops similar to those which occurred on last Tues-.; day and Wednesday,

Omcial information from Ulan- bator statce that a Japanese- Manchukua detachment in three trucks was repulsed on Tuesday after attacking an Outer Mongo- lian border post in the Dzagas dis- trict.

message says.

On Wednesday morning the 200 Japanese and Manchurian

troops concentrated near a Asherman's house situated Dragas and opened fire but later two kilometers to the north of withdrew under cover of darkness because of numerical weakness.-

in th

HALF HOUR CLASH

Shanghai, Apr. 13... A message from Hsinking states that a Kwangtung Army communi- que reports that a Japanese patrol was fired on by 40 to 50 Russian border guards on Saturday morn- ing near Hulin on the eastern border of Manchukuo. A half hour clash ensued.- Kruter.

At one point the police drew Union Nowt. their batons.

attacked all along the route of

The Communist sections

march.

Finally. st the gates of the cemetery, the shout was raised.

"This is a Catholic cemetery, Don't let the Communists in."

The crowd immediately threw itself upon the Communists. Among these mixed in the melee which followed, inde the ceme- tery itself was the Communist Member of Parliament, Mr. Galla- |

About 100 persons were injured in disturbances in Dublin to-day when a procession of the Irish Republican Army, commemorating the "martyrdom" of the victims of Reuter

LAST OFFICIAL

ACT IN CHINA

Sir Alexander Cadogan Sails For Home

Under- Affairs

Shanghai, April 6. Performing his last official act iru China as H. M. Ambassador, Sir, Alexander Cadogan, who has been appointed Deputy "Secretary for Foreign inspected a guard of honour of the 1st Battalion The Lancashire Fusi- Kers at a brief but colourful parade held in the grounds of H. M Cnsulate-General at 11.30 a.m. yesterday.

In the evening, leaders of the British community in Shanghai, members of the staffs of the Consulate-General and the Embassy went down to the Em- press of Canada to bid farewell to Alexander, Lady Theodosia, and the Misses Patricia, Cynthia, and Gilean Cadogan. They sailed in the Empress of Canada at 7.30 p.m.

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cher, who was stored but not in- Jured-

OFFICIOUSNESS IN CEYLON

Clergyman Joins

In Protest.

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Galle, Mar. 24. Resentment. cribed as "brusque officioustiess" a what was des-

on the part of those in charge of the arrangemenis at the civic re- ception to His Excelleney" the Governor yesterday was expressed by many persons who were pre- sent on cards of admission issued to them by the Chalman of the Galle Municipal Coundi.

respected clergyman, who has writ- Among such persons is a highly ten to the Chairman of the Muni- cipal Council, protesting against the way in which he was treated in the Pavilion shortly before the too have protested against this Governor's arrival. officiousness."

'Some others

Of those present only those who were to be presented to the Gov- Pavilion, although ernor were allowed to be in the a good many others could have had standing ac-

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OFFICIALS ARRESTED

Hainking, Apr. 13. A Kwantung Army communique states that the Governor of North Hsingan, Ling Sheng, Chiet at Staff of the North Hsingan Army. Fu Ling, Chief of Police in North Hsingan and three other high Mongol officials have been arrested and will be court-martialled on a charge of conspiring for the inde pendence of the Mongol portion of Manchoukuo.

Ling Sheng was chief delegate at the Manchuli conference last year.- Reuter

FRENCH PEACE PLAN ALREADY DEAD

London Journal's Views

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

London, Apr.. 12.

"The French Peace Plan was al- ready dead," declares on Sunday Garvin, in an article critically an- the "Observer's" famous editorialist, alysing the French proposals. "The French plan is an astonishing do- cument such as could only be pre- pared by

weak govern- ment shortly before the elec- tions"

Garvin adding

writes

German proposals are showing cer-

Athens, April 13-Premler Demertzis died this morning of apoplexy-Reuter.

DAVAO BAY LEASES

President Confers With Japanese

ABABA ROUSED TO ACTIVITY

SYMBOLIC 1OLL IN FRANCE

Trend Of Public Opinion

ADDIS

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia)

Paris, April 12

The paper le Journal" publishes the latest results of its poll by which the names of the four statesmen enjoying the greatest confidence of the French people are to be established. Pierre Laval is still leading the list with 38,364 votes. Andre Tardieu follows with 23.552 votes while the third place is held by Mandel with 18,904 votes, The National Deputy, Franklin Bouillon is fourth with 9,478 while the present Foreign Minister, M. Flandin obtained 8,368 votes, thus securing Afth place in the paper's popularity contest.

The question: "do you believe that the European question is dependent on a Franco- German reconcilation?" was ans- wered by 18,169 persons in the affirmative, while 20,744 replied with "no." To the question: "do you believe that France will reach an agreement with Germany?" 69.161 persons replied with "yes" and 26,270 with "no." The ques- on: "do you have confidence in ed only 13,084 "yes" the Franco-Russian pact?" obtain-

Manila, April 13, The President of the Philippines, Mr. Manuel Quezon, conferred with Japanese officials a. Davho during the Easter week-end in regard to hemp farmers at Davao Bay, but the legal leases held by Japanese nothing has yet been divulged.

votes while no fewer than 78,368 showed their The President is expected to Soviet Russia

lack of faith in the pact with mike an announcement

by replying with at any "no." time.--

The fourth question: "da Reuter

you believe that the League of An earlier cable from Manila on the basis for a permanent Euro- Nations will succeed in building Apr 8 stated:-

elicited merely It is rumoured from Davao Bay 17,756 "yes" votes from the paper's that threats have becn

made readers while 72.792 persons te Secretary of Agriculture and Com-7'ransocean News Service. against the life of the Philippines piled to the question with "no."

merce in view of his efforts to leases illegally held by Jcpanese clear up the question of land

hemp farmers in that district

The Secretary of Commerce and Agriculture, accompanied by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Justice left for Davao Bay yesterday to join the Presi dent. These officers of govern- men together with the Japanese Consul-General from Manila and Japanese business men, will at- tempt to settle a complicated s tuation.

"An order for the ejection of the Japanese hemp growers was issued some time ago but has not been acted upon.

Meanwhile, three solutions are being discussed in official circles. The first is that the Government should purchase the lands held by the Japanese. The second is that they allow the Japanese time to the Government to take control of wind up their affairs

their lands. The third, a drastic ejected forthwith. plan, is that the Japanese be

and leave

Japanese investments in Davan Bay are estimated at 30 million

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peace?"

CONSULTATIONS WITH

DR. WANG·

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Italian Bomber Hovers Over City

Addis Ababa, April 13.

Following a reconnoltring fight by nine Italian planes from the east this morning; an Italian bomber suddenly appeared from a westerly direction and flew over Addis Ababa at a great height. The air alarm was given and there was great activity at the capital, the majority of the population fleeing in the direction of the hil: country with the utmost speed.Renter.

AIR BOMBARDMENTS

Addis Ababa, Apr. 13. The Italians are reported to have heavily bombarded the village of Warra Hallu on the Imperial road forty miles south of Dessie, while the Abyssinian commander Ogaden reports that Italian plane. again bombed Basebaneh on Fri- day."

Reuters Bulletin Service.

In

CALL TO SUBMIT

Makale, Apr. 13. Marshal Badoglio has issued a

EMPIRE AIR- MAILS

Re-Arrangement Of Schedules

In order to ensure the best. pos- sible air-mail facilities for the greatest number of points along the Empire roates, alterations are to be made in the scheduled dates of departure from London of the Imperial Airways services to Egypt, India, Malaya, and Africa,

These re-arrangements wil, in many cases, result in the saving of from one to three days in the time taken to obtain replies to letters sent to and from London by air- mall.

proclamation abolishing all slavery! in Abyssinian territory held by the Italian forces.

The proclamation also urges the Abyssinians to submit to Italy and they will be given both help and freedom. Heuter's Bulletin Service.

AT LAKE TSANA

Rome, Apr. 13. Marshal Bálogilo reports that the Italian forces have reached the shores of Lake Tsana- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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PEACE STILL FAR OFF

Italian Allegation

Of Atrocities

Geneva, April 12

A hint atrocity or breach of the rules of of Italian reprisals. against any sort of Ethiopian war was contained in a note from Rome in reply to the Committee of Thirteen's appeal to the com- batant nations published yester- day.

After

Army's observance of the rales of amirming the Italian

war, the note from Rome declares that such observance must be bi- lateral.

the enemy.

Shanghai, Apr. 13. Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, and Mr. Yeh

The Italian military authorities, The alterations will become effec- Cho-chang director of news-

says the communication, cannot paper censors, called on Dr. Wangdon of the eastbound Empire air inhuman atrocity commited by tive with the departure from Leado.otherwise than punish every Chung-bul yesterday at the home mail on 18th March, and with the of Mr. Hu Han-min,

departure of the southbound Em- Dr. Wang was consulted with re-pire service en 20th March.

The Ethiopian reply to the gard to the new constitution draft-

League note declares that Ethio- Under existing schedules east- ed by the Legislative Yuan, as he bound services leave London each international agreements govern

pia has strictly conformed with outstanding Jurist.

The Tuesday for Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, ing war and has refrained from Canton-Nanking relations were not India, Siam, Malaya, and each Sa- reprisals despite the systematic turday for Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Italian violation of all the rules of India. Siam, Malaya: and Australia, battle.

Owing to the re-arrangement the service for Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, ed cases, individuals have reacted It adds that if, in certain isolat- India. Slam and. Malaya which against the Italian inhumanity, would normally have let London they have been severely punched. on Tuesday 17th March, will leave on Wednesday, 18th March, and thereafter every Wednesday. The Saturday service from London will be unchanged.

discussed.

Mr. Tai Chi-tao, President of the Examination Yuan, also called on Dr. Wang and enquired about the situation in the South-west.- Vnion News,

EDEN AS PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Geneva, April 12.

On the Africa route, under the present schedules, the two Weekly pesos, but the third solution of Mr. Anthony Eden. the British departures from London for Egypt. the problem, immediate efection Foreign Secretary, will preside at Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Tangany is the most likely procedure. The the next session of the League ofka, North and South Rhodesia, and cultivate the lund

Reuters

ITALY TAKING CENSUS.

Rome, April 13,

A census throughout the country The newspapers are featuring an will be taken Tuesday week.. increase in population since Em-

por Augustus and it is estimated that the present population is Under about 45 millions.

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

that it must be said that if the Japanese would be allowed to Nations Council, opening here on the Union of South Africa, are on tain omissions, then the French legal leases expire. It is suggest-time a British delegate will have the new

unt! their May 11. This will be the first Wednesdays and Sundays. the regimental öàng commodation in the Pavilion be-isible." The French plan, says the 1 would assume control and dispose when the late Mr. Arthur Hender-will be changed to Fridays and proposals are completely unposed, whereafter the Government been president since January, 1931, force on 20th March the departures schedules coming into

Shorty after 11 o'clock yesterday mom.ng the guard of honour, composed of 25 files, the full com- plement befitting the Ambassador's rank, and

were drawn up on the main lawn of the Consulate, with Captain E. W. Oxenford in command. At 11.20 o'clock, to the roll of the drums, the guard presented arms and the Colour, borne by 2nd Lieut. R. V. McDonald. was carried to the head of the party.

A

targe number of interested spectatora. watched while. Sir Alexander Cadogan, accompan.ed by Brigadier F. S. Thackeray, Commander of the British Forces in the Shanghri Area: Major E Ainger. Brigade Major; Sir John Brenan, H. M. Consul-General; and Group Captain R. P. Willock, E. M. Ar Attache, inspected the "Guard. He then took the salute at the main gate the guard marched past to the stirring tune of "The British Grenadlera."

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The inspection over, Sir Alexan- der returned to the Consu'- General's residence, while the guard marched round by Boochow Road and Yuen Mng Yuen Road to re-enter the Consulate grounds by the rear entrance, to be formal- ly dismissed. ('N.C.D.N.")

MILAN TO HOLD TRADE EXHIBITION

Britain Not Represented

Mlan, April 13.

hind the favoured few. Among those who were not prevented to the Governor were clergymen and professional

of standing. Shortly before the Governor's ar- rival, they were ordered to stand

men

not

out of the Pavilion.

The

pressmen too were allowed to be in the Pavilion. In the past pressmen were provided with a table and chair just by the dals on which the Governor sat. Yesterday there were no such facilities, and the pressmen had to stand behind a group of ladies in a temporary annexe to the Pavilion, about ten yards

away from the Governor's rest, on the left side. His Excellency's speech was hardly audible to the press- men. Consequently, they were not able to take

the

the

interim,

son occupied the seat,

It is

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London'

During

Tuesdays. There will be no dis-London and Karachi and

require part of the income derived believed

The presidency is filled by state-patch from London for Africa on and Bingapore. the Government will members in alphabetical order-

Wednesday, 18th March.

No alterations will be made in from the landa,..

deuter

SAVING OF TWO DAYS

the overall timing of the various Empire air-mails, and there will be no alterations in the schedules of

famous British journals, is the of their property as i: thinks fit. election poster replete with most fantastic exaggerations which could be elaborated by fanatics pretending to speak in the name of the League of Nations. In sum- ming up his opinton, Garvin points out that through the establishment of the European commission pro- rosed in the French plan. France and, Soviet Russia would obtain a complete ascendancy over Europe: Transocean News ServICE.

AMERICAN FLEET OFF TO CHINA

a full note of the The US8. peech To take down what they had reported they had to stretch their necks.

LATE DR. VON HOESCH

Remains To Be Taken To Germany

("Hong Kong Daily Press' Special)

London, Apr. 13.

DAVIS CUP TENNIS

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Clean Sweep By America

THE KING AND JOURNALISTS

London, March 19,

As indicating the improved faci- tes that these re-arrangements services inward-bound to London. will provide in obtaining replies with the exception that the service by ar to letters dispatched to and westbound from Malaya. Siam, In- from various destinations on the dia, Iraq, Palestine, and Egypt wil Africa route, it may be mentioned be due to reach London on Thurs that two days will be saved on re- days instead of Friday's, The King has shown his teen turn flights to and from." Khar-cing with the service due on Thurs- cammen- interest in the welfare of journ-toum,, and two days on return day, 26th March, 1936. allats by accepting preseritation Journeys between London and Nai- The new service to West Africa", copies of the March issue of the robl; while the saving wil be via Khartoum, which Journal of the Institute of Journ- three days on return air-matis be- connects with the Sunday service at present- alists. This issue contained an tween London and Johannesburg to Africa from London will in tu article and photograph of his visit, and London and Cape Town. ture connect with the African ser- as 'Prince of Wales, some years ago to the

Manlia, Apr. 13.

Houston, Apr. 13.

On the India route alterations vice leaving London on Fridays, Black Hawk and

The United States made a clean twelve destroyers left Maxila

Oak Hill Convalescent will enable a clear day to be saved commencing with the departure on day on the annual trek to China. remaining two matches In

to- sweep of Mexico by winning the Home, Ipswich. administered by on return air-mail services between the 20th March, Next Monday the U.S.S. Pigeon and Davis Cup tennis series to make a

the Institute. The King, through the

Bir Godfrey Thomas, expressed his submarines will depart followed by total of five straight wins.

appreciation of the article, "which the remainder of the Flee; on Apri! The two remaining matches were brought back to him pleasant ré- 27.

singles in which Bilsey Grant and

collections of the occasion when Donald Budge recorded further. he was the guest of the Institute." victories. The former had a pro- longed battle in the second set which went to 24 games before he annexed it. The results were:

Bltsiy Grant (US) beat Esteban

Reyes 6-4; 13-11, 6-2. Donald Budge (UB) beat Daniel Hernandez 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, ̈ ̈ ̈

Reuter.

DEATH OF FRENCH ACTRESS

("Hong Kong Daf'y Press" Specia›

Paris, Apr. 12.

The mortal remains of the late German, Ambassador to London, |:- Dr. von Hoesch will be brought to A trade exposition will be held Dover on Wednesday. From Dover deleine Guitry who during her long The famous French actress, Ma- here in which many foreign coun- the remains will be takes to the and distinguished career played tries will be exhibiting. Among German naval port of Wilhelmsha-numerous important parts on the the interesting exhibits is synthetis, ven on board a British destroyer, legitimate stage as well as on the wool made from flick.

iThe two sisters of the la' Ambas

Britain not represented at the Bador arrived in London on Sun exhibition- Beater's Bulletin Service

day Tranioccan News Service

screen, died here on Easter Sunday

at the age of 65 after a prolonged. ilinesa

Transocean News Servien

Reuter.

EARLIER HESULTS Donald Budge (US) beat Ests

ban Reyes 6-3, 6-1, 6-1 Bitsey Grant (US) beat Danie Hernandez 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-9. Allison and Van Ryn, beat Mar-

tines and Marcomestre 6-0, 6-1 6-2

BRADMAN'S STEEL SHAFT

London, March 22. Playing in a country match at Adelaide yesterday Don Bradman took the opportunity of trying out a steelhandled bat, and celebrated No doubt this will be interpreted the occasion by scoring a century.

as a certificate for the bat, but we are bound to remember that for some years golfers in this country have consistently run up, and even passed a hundred using steel- shafted clubs.

Drink det OVALTINE

and keep that

Holiday

Health