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Wang Ching-wei On "Task Of National Salvation'

AMERICAN SHIPPING

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STRIKE ENDING

From information received from American and local sources yesterday there is every prospect that the financially devastating American shipping strike, which is now in its fourteenth week will shortly be terminated as a result of a tentative agreement. between the various labour unions and the shipping manago- ments.

SCHEDULE OF SHIPPING Orant la expected to leave Seat- Enquiries at the local offices of the to-morrow, and thus help to the Dollar Steamship Line revent-relieve the congestion in the Ban ed that various vessels of the feet Francisco and Seattle warehousea. have received orders to prepare to sall from their respective ports provided that the Pacific coast shipping "strike is definitely settled between the contending parties in the United States to-day.

The President Hoover," whose departure from San Francisco on October 28 was postponed by the outbreak of the strike, is expect£a to leave that port this Saturday, She will carry cargo which was originally loaded into her when the strike interrupted her suling. The "President Hoover" will safl home- bound on March 6, according to plan,

The "President Hayes," which was tied up in Honolulu en route to the Orient, is scheduled to sail on Friday to deliver her cargo at Oriental

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The "President Wilson," round- the-world liner, 13 expected. to leave Los Angeles en Monday direct. for Shanghai. Other liners whose departures are expected are the "McKinley.",Feb. 13, "Jackson," Feb. 27, and "Jefferson," Mar. 13.

Democratic Rule For China

By special arrangement with the People's Tribune," Shanghai, we are privileged to publish the first official statement by Mr. Wang Ching-wei, Chairman of the Central Political Council, on the situation in China.

This will be the second and final instalment of Mr. Wang Ching-wei's mas-" terly survey of a very" complex and critical position. It is our fervent hope that the millions of China will pay heed to the inspiring words of this courageous leader.— The Editor.

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In my opinion, the first step we should take at this juncture is to lead the nation speedily on- ward along the path of the "San Min Chu-I" (Three Peopin's Principles), for only thus can we con- centrate the strength of the country and consolidate the foundation of the nation. As a second step. we should consoildate the strength of the State, for only when we are able to save ourselves by our own resources can we become friends with any nation in the world. This is the goal which the National Government has set in its struggle during the course of the last few years. should strive with energy and perseverance, to attain that end. China both now and in the fu- | elections, non-reliability of the de- ture will continue to proceed along eisions of the majority, the handi- dictatorship does not suit national the highway of democracy, because caps placed on administrative ma-

conditions in this country. Gener- San Francisco stating that pros-ally speaking, democratic ideas be-point of impotency. But Dr. Sunion-as reflected in the nation's

The Robert Dollar Company ad-

vises that yesterday morning they received telegraphic advices from

pects are favourable for a settle- ment of the strike, to-day...

As soon as the strike is settled, the Dollar liner "President Wilson"

will sail from Los Angeles and the "President Hayes" will sail from Honolulu on their round-the-world service. The "President Hoover will sail from San Francisco and

the "President Grant" from Seat- parts. The "Presidenttle on their regular schedules

Looks like a motor show! But it isn't—not officially, anyway.

The scene where the cars were parked on the occasion of the opening of the Jubilee Reservoir,

The Gallant

Four Hundred"

Swords As Rewards

Nanking, Feb. 2. For meritorious services in con- nection with the Blan affair, and re- lease of Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek. It is reported that the Gen- eralissimo nas ordered the Wing Tseng Steel Works of Peiping to make 400 words for distribution amongst those who had taken a prominent part in effecting a set- tlement.⚫

It is reported that the swords will be given to those who protect- ed Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek during the melee at Wa Ching Chi in December last.

The number of civil and military officials and soldiers to be reward- ed in connection with the Slan affair number four hundred Chinese Evening Press

NEW COUNCILLORS TAKE OATH

The Oath of Allegiance was taken by three new members of the Legislative Council at its meeting yesterday afternoon, when the Hon. Mr. B. C. K. Hawkins, Acting-Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Hon, Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro, Jr., and Hon. Dr. Li Shu- fan were sworn in. At the conclu- sion, His Excellency the Governor. Sir Andrew Caldecott, welcomed the new members.

Goodyear Plant Closca Down

Akron, February. 3.-The Good- year Plant No. 2. employing '5000 hands, closed its doors at mid- night last night after a dispute. In the course of which one of the vice-presidents of the Plant was forcibly evicted by the workers Reuter,

Coronation Plans

In connection with the sale of Boy Scouts Association has un- the Coronation Souvenir Pro- dertaken to try and sell in the gramme we should like it to be street 1,500 copies on the Corona- known that the Scout Movement on Day Itself and at any cele has been greatly honoured in be-brations to be held on the succeed- ing selected by King George's ing days.

chinery by other organs, slowness of action, and trefficiency to the

given the National Government for its proper handling of the situation. and to the greatness of General

Chiang Kai-shek's personality. it

must be admitted that public opin-

Yat-Sen recognized and corrected Press-operated as a powerful force all these defects in his Three Peo- in support of the Government. The ple's Principles, and his doctrine moral, therefore,

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overlook this paint. For myself, I am unable to see any confict be- tween the concentration and uni- fication of political powers in the hands of the Government in time of crisis, and the fostering of the people's political strength.

"DAYLIGHT SAVING"

Opposition By Chinese Merchants

UNANIMOUS DECISION

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The proposal, which was made by His Excellency the Governor, Six Andrew Caldecolt, at a meeting of the Legislative Council on December 2 last, that "Daylight Saving" In this Colony, be t troduced was strongly opposed by all members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, at a special meeting, which was held at the Chamber's premises, Connaught Road Central, yesterday afternoon.

Introducing the motion. chairman, Mr.. Li Sing-kul, said in part:

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the in timing workmen's hours and travelling by trains, steamships, etc. between Hong Kong and Canton, also in banking and general busi- ness.

"I believe that all members have read the proposal of His Excellency the Governor regarding "Daylight Saving."

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After the Chairman had spoken,

posing the proposal, and explaining many suggestions were made op-

the inconveniences of the change of the Hong Kong Standard Time.

Following a lengthy discussion, it was unanimously decided that it was not advisible to change the Hong Kong Standard, Time, owing to the confusion and inconvenience

His Excellency's suggestion is that the present Hong Kong Stan- thirty minutes throughout the year, dard Time should be advanced by came more popular in Europe after

but as inconvenience the World War, and this led many

caused to business, financial and to believe that democracy was the Anal word in practical politics. Be-

that the shipping and other interests by fore many years had elapsed, how- Chuan-Chu-I") Ats best with the strength is an important principle will all carefully consider this pro- on the People's Rights ("Min-cultivation of the people's political this change of tune, so I hope you

fetarian dictatorship, followed by teenth and nineteenth centuries and critics of democracy must not ever, there arose in Russia a pro-democratic theories of the eigh-in the task of national salvation, posal." the establishment of a Fascist re- gime in Italy and a National 60-

If China practised democracy on the basis of the "Min-Chuan-Chu- clalist régime in Germany. These I" all the defects of the system developments in turn created the can be avoided. impression in some quarters that China is still in the period of democracy, between Communism political tutelage under the Kuo- on one hand and Fascism on the Min Tang, and wild have a Gov- other, was doomed. But Great Bri-ernment which the people can tain; France, and the United States trust and which can devote itself stil maintain their democratic to the task of national salvation. forms of government, and China The more political freedom that Is also a democracy. The Kuo-Min | people enjoy, the easler It is for the Tang belleves in and practices the nation to meet emergències. The principles of democracy, and dur-State is formed of the people. ing the last few years General Political thinkers muy disagree as Chiang Kai-shek has repeatedly to the range of power a Govern emphasized the incompatibility of ment should have, but they are dictatorship with Chinese condi- unanimous on the question of cul- tions. Thus there is no question tivating the political strength of that, to-day and to-morrow, China the people. will follow closely the path of de- mocracy.

POLITICAL TUTELAGE › › Critics of democracy mention as its major defects corruption in

Presentation

To Chaplain

AT SAILORS AND

SOLDIERS' HOME

Rev. E.C.H. Tribbeck

There was a large gathering at the Sailors' and Soldiers' home yesterday to join in bidding fare- well to the Rev. E. C, H. Tribbeck, President and Chaplain of the Home, who is soon leaving the Co- lony. He was also the recipent of a cheque, to the sum of which many friends contributed, which was presented by Mrs. Bartho- lomew, the wife of HE. the Gen- eral Officer Commanding, Major- Gen, A. W. Bartholomew, who was also present.

Among the guests were Rear- Adm. C. G. Sedgwick, R.N. (Retd.), Sir Henry Pollock and Mrs. Pol- Mr. C. G. Sedgwick, M. Lebrum, lock, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Col. Har- rison, Sir William Hornell, Mr. and Mr. A. R. Brown. Comm. C. H. Arbuthnot, R.N., Rev. Cyril Brown. Capt. A. J. Holland, Mr. E. R. Price, Rev. Mackenzie Dow, Rev. Higgs, and Mr. M. F. Koy.

The gucats were assembled in the ball where they sat down to tea, at the conclusion of which farewell greetings were introduced by the Rev. A. H. Bray,

MY ARMY SUPPORT

There is mutual dependence be- tween the Government and the people.

Confronted as she is with domes tle anxieties and external aggrES- slon, China has only one way to organize her strength, and that is to base her policies on the common and collective interests of the nation and the people as a whole. Only thus can' China succeed in having A Government strong enough to meet the existing crisis. and in the tremendous effort to

ONLY ONE WAY TO ORGANIZE *.) save herself from disaster and en- How Important the nation's poll-sure continued national existence, teal conscience can be was clearly China is steadily proceeding along shown. during the recent Blan re- the road of democracy as mapped voit. While due credit must be out by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen.

New Swimming Record

Amsterdam, February 3--The Dutch Olympic woman swimmer, Nida Senf, to-day set up a new world record for the Women's 200 metres back stroke when she covered the distance in 2.44 6/10 sces., beating the previous best time of 2.23 7/10 secs. held by Miss Holm Jarrett.-- Renter.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 234.

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30.5/16d.

London Silver Market

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Feb, 2. London silver prices to-day were down 1/16 as follows:--

Spot.... Forward...

Feb. 2. Feb. 3. 20-1/820-1/16

20 19-15/16

NEWS INDEX

HE. Major-Gen. A W: Bartho- Amusements lomew then addressed the gather-Cables ing in the course of which he anid

Jubilee Trust to co-operate in sel- As programmes, will also be on ling the Programme at all corona-zule in booksellers and hows that from what he heard the peo- Court Cases tion festivities throughout the agents shops from April 23rd on- Empire. The Scout Movement is wards through the Empire an regarding the distribution of the assurance has been given to the programme as a most important Trade by Imperial Headquarters of pabile service and in the nature the Boy Scouts Association, that of the Scouts' Coronation Good Scouts will not sell the pro- Turn. Here in Hong Kong the gramme before this date.

ple responsible for it ran a first- Finance class abow in the Bailors' and Local Diary Soldiers Home. He gave his - surance that the Army would sup- port the institution to the very best of their endeavour.

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Interport

Lady Hockey

Player Weds

PRETTY CATHEDRAL

CEREMONY

A. wedding of much interest in local ladies' sporting circles took place at St. John's Cathedral yes- terday afternoon between Miss Gertrude Sybli Dalziel daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Dalziel, of Hong Kong, and Mr. John Gard- ner, accountant, Asiatic Petroleum Company (8.0.) Limited.

Although it is said that "Daylight Saving" might bereft some people, who want more time for sport, the comfort of the minority should not commercial, shipping and banking be allowed to interfere with the

interests of the Colony,

Further, it was suggested that those desiring to take advantage of

could start work earlier. "Daylight Saving" In any way,

THOSE PRESENT

Those present at yesterday's meeting. were Messrs. Li Sing-kui

Mow-lum (Vice-Chairman), Tron (Chairman of the Chamber), Wong

Hok-yue (Secretary), Yung Koon- man, Cheung Lan-chow, Au Chak-5 sum. Lui Yam-shyen Lau Yük- wan. Lau King-taing, Choy: Hing. Chiu Chin-fan-Chow. "Bing-chi, Lam Kow-mow, Li Tze-kung. Chan Chung-cht and Dr. Li Ping-aum.

Picture taken outside St. John's Cathedral yesterday after

the wedding of Miss Gertrude Sybil Dalziel, the well-known hockey Interporter, and Mr. John Gardner.

Queen Mother Attends

Charity Performance

London, February 3.--Queen Mary, accompanied by the

of Gloucester,

Preservation Of

Chiltern Hills

London. February 3-A large made area of the Chiltern Hills, in the

The Rev. C. B. R. Bargent, Head-Duchess master of the Diocesan Boys her first public appearance since Buckinghamshire, including school, officiated, assisted by the the death of King George V last land round Chequers, the country Rev. H. W. Bairies.

night when she attended the house of English Prime Ministers. The bride was given away. charity performance of the new

will, ba preserved for all time, 'un- by Capt. A. W. Mutr, master of the Elizabeth Bergner nim.

Ider the scheme agreed upon by the 5.5. Tung On. In the absence of her enthusiastic reception by, the im- provides for the preservation of Her Majesty was accorded an local authorities. The scheme

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British Wireless.

The bridal gown was

deep mense crowd that gathered outside more than 704 acres and the ster- cream ripple crepe de chine the theatre. with draped neckline caught on

After the perfor-lisation of a further 4016 acres, mance Miss Bergner was present. The neighbourhood is rich in his each shoulder by sprays of orange ed to the Queen Mother blossoms by "Eunice." Full sleeves British Wireless. fitted tightly from the elbow and a tight fiting skirt falling in soft. folds. formed a pointed train. A most delightful finish to this dainty gown was a handsome old brussels net vell and the same 'orange-blossoms that her mother wore. The bride carried a bouquet of pink carnations and ferns. DAINTY BRIDESMAIDS Miss Olive Dalziel, sister of the bride. Mies Marie. Smith, the In- terport hockey player, and Miss Barbara Walker. attended bridesmaids

• Period gowns were chosen for her, three dainty bridesmaids in

Wang Ching-wei's Assassins

(Continued on Rack Page).

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Nanking. Feb. 3. President Lin Sen has referred the With reference to Mr. Wang matter to the Judicial Tuan for Ching-wel's recommendation that consideration and decision. Chang Yu-hra and others, who. attempted to assassinate him at the opening ceremony of the con- ference of delegates in Nanking in November 1935, be pardoned;

It is reported that the case is being investigated by the law off- cers of the Government- Chinete Bvening Press,