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"INTEGRAL PLANS OF NATIONAL SALVATION"

"NO MORE YIELDING OF POWER OR PRESTIGE”

Chinese Press Welcomes

Nanking Policy

Less Internal Dissension To-day

Shanghai, February 23. The result of the plenary session of the Central Executive Committee is generally welcomed by the Chinese press. In spite of the decision for a revised foreign "polley, the "Ta Kung Pao" regards the manifesto as "evidence of China's determination" to maintain her independence and integrity, resist invasion, and

• even recover lost territory.

"There will be no more yielding National Front there should be of power or prestige," declares this leaders neither to the right nor left. The students should con- journal, which goes on to say that

tinue intensive military training the experiences of past years en- courage the belief that the Gov-and the soldiers should continue to ertiment can successfully pursue improve their resistance and or-

ganisation." its stated policy.

Another paper expresses disap- The "Ta Kung Pao" points out pointment at the fallure of the that there is less internal dissen-Kuomintang to "decide anything slon in China to-day than at any essential or positive." However, it other time. The people are im-

admits that the manifesto is the bued with a spirit of national unity

best hitherto published by the never before know, and this would

party, not only help the nation to re- sist foreign encroachment but also work towards domestic security by tending to destroy, feudalism.

The journal interprets General Chiang Kai-shek's statement as evidence that the Government in-. tends to expand the policy of con- "It is pleasant to note that even centrating the talent of the na- commoners are showing signs of | tion under Nanking's leadership willingness to participate in family everythingh the demanda Papell reunion, continues the Journal. | Front is rejectà ***In the joint march towards a Renter

Lady Caldecott, wife of HE. the Governor, chatting with Mr. MT. Johnson at the Annual Race Meeting at the Valley.

H. K. Rifle

bers

Association

STATEMENT CORRECTED

WANG CHING WEI'S STERN WARNING

This is the final instalment of the survey of world affals" and their bearing, on the situa- tion in China written by Dr. Wang Ching-wei, chairman of the Presidium of the Third Plenary Session. We again acknowledge var indebtedness to "The People's Tribune" (Shanghai) for grant- ing us this special facility of giving to our roadèra this clear and Inspiring message from Dr. Want Ching-wei.

In the course of the last few are still working insidiously to, present method of national salva- years it cannot be suld we have sabotage our task of national made no progress towards inter-salvation. Their aim is obviously nal unity and peace.

Unification of military and poll- tical affairs has been gradually achieved: economic unification has also been advanced coristderably, and we must realize that when a country reaches the stage of economic solidarity, that repre- sents

unity. The genuine

SQ- called movement for the economic reconstruction of the nation - is based on this idea, and is an es~ sential task which we must ac- complish in order to overcome the national emergency and preserve our national existence. Sirice, December 12 last year, however, the roundation of national unity and peace has been badly shaken; in other words, the very foundation been of national salvation has disturbed.

General Fortunately,

escaped the Chiang Kai-shek danger which threatened him, and again very fortunately there is every hope of a peaceful settle- ment of rehabilitation messures.

MUST BE UNITY" However, when we examine the

Atuation carefully, there still seem

to be various latent point which | sive rise to anxiety. Some people

EXPLOSION ON OIL TANKER

Foreign Officer Injured

A toreign ship officer and three Chinese hands were injured last night as the result of an explosion which took place on board the ofl tanker Willy, lying alongside the Kowloon Docks... They were rush- ed off to hospital where, at a late hour just before going to press, their conditions were reported to be not quite serious.

The accident, which occurred at about 7.30. p.m., originated from a fire which started in one of the vessel's holds, which was later fol- lowed by a small explosion. The third engineer, Mr. Hult. and three workmen, were hurt..

The No. 2 are float, under De- puty Superintendent J. C. Fitz- Henry, of the Fire Brigade Depart ment, responded quickly to the alarm. Two fire appliances from Kowloon, under Offerers J. W woodlard and G. C. Moss. attended.

THE RECORDED

WORD".

to destroy the work which has been accomplished with auch di ficulty, but they use high-sound ing slogans and pretend that the

SERIOUS BRAWL AT DANCE HALL

Italian Sailors Fight British Soldiers

Shanghal, Feb. 23. Four soldiers of the Loyal Regiment were. Injured when forty ratings from the Italian warship Lepanto, armed with black-jacks and lead-piping, came to blows with a similar natinber of British soldiers at a dance hall as the result of a quarrel over partners.

A free fight ensited in which the soldiers retaliated with bottles and chairs. The Bght was carried on in the hall and then in the street until milltary police arrived and separated the combatants.

Several aliaz jured.---Reuter

tion is unsuitable. For instance, they have a slogan: "Unless re- sistance is offered to foreign ag- gression, the domestle situation cannot be settled." "Superficially, this seems to urge the adoption of vigorous resistance, but as a matter of fact, it aims at sabotag- ing the work of organizing rests- tance against foreign aggression. because whether such resistance can be effective or not depends entirely upon our success in com- posing the domestic situation.

There must be sincere unity throughout the entire country be- fore we can, in accordance with our intégral plans and definite- procedure, accumulate strength for prolonged resistance. By this. however, we do not mean that we must accumulate · strength to a certain degree. before

we сап Sacrifice. If the clr- speak of cumstances demand sacrifice, we shall in sheer desperation naturally

make use of whatever strength we have accumulated, but until the very last breath, our efforts at -accumulating strength must not be

relaxed in, the slightest degree.

We all know that since the out- break of the Stari revolt, not only- (Continued on Back Fage),

A PROPHET HIGHLY VALUED!

WHAT ONE RACING TIPSTER

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also

The first annual meeting of the the figure shown for a year 180. Hong Kong

Association Spoons, and practice shoots were Rine which was held yesterday after-well attended throughout the year noon in the Matshed Church, and the 130 persons for last Sun- The oll tanker Willy, owned by Shamshulpo, was attended by a day constituted a record for atten-Messrs. Thoresen, and Company, is fair gathering of interested mem- dance. Affiliated clubs had also a vessel af 3.400 nett tonnage. It doubled and now reached a total was learned that the damage to The meeting opened with the of 14. This meant that some 6,000 the ship was alight and was cover observance of a minute's silence as people had the right to come to ed by Insurance. amark of tribute to the late Lt. I the shoota. Arthur. Claude Berlyn, R.N., "who was one of the most enthusiastic, The Chairman took the oppor- members of the Association.

tunity of correcting an erroneous In presenting the report and statement to the effect that the statement of accounts, the Chair Kowloon Gold Club would be man, Major R. D. Walker, M.C., vacating their gold course site to referred to the activities of the make way for the Rifle Associa Hong Kong Rifle Association in tion. "This error arose out of mis- the past, present and future,

information which appeared in the HEALTHY FINANCIAL POSITION Association's first report and the A healthy financial position was Chairman, in apologizing for it, -disclosed in the statement of ac- made a correction. counts, despite the heavy expendi». In conclusion, the ture involved by, the cost of the proposed the adoption of the re- club house. The speaker pointed ports with amendment, and the out that the Association find a statement of accounts, which were ready paid the final instalment on unanimously approved by the the cost of this building.. Hej meeting.

Chairman

SEE LEADING ARTICLE

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MRS. KOO IN CANTON

Canton, Feb. 23. Mrs. Wellington Koo, wife of the Chinese ambassador to Paris), is, a visitor to Canton, having down here from. Marselles via Alr

stressed the necessity of the Asso- The following officers were elect clation to husband is resources ed at the meeting-Major H. D. during the present year in order Walker, M, C. (President); Col H. Orient and the South-West Air to pay of its debts completely C, Harrison, D. 6. O. (Vice-Presi-line”

Touching on the membership of the Association, the Chairman re vealed that it had doubled over

dent); Major D. H Steers (Hon. Secretary); and Mr. J. Hargreaves (Hon. Treasurer).

She will continue her flight by air to Shanghai on Thursday. Union News.

Sir.

SAYS ABOUT ANOTHER

To the Editor, The Hong Kong "Daily Press.”]·

Having had the occasion of writing the racing tips for your esteemed Journal in the past, it has lately, become a source of fun to me to pull your "tip"-storical legs every now and then,, implying that the tipa now emanating from the pen of "Last Quarter" are not so hot etc, etc. .

The same joke was repeated at last Saturday's meeting, and having got your proprietor properly or the raw, he retaliated by saying. "You won't tip for us--then why the-why don't you get us a worthy substitute?" I replied that 'would, and what was more, would get him right there and then as I knew he was on the course.

The Chief was delighted and told me he would wait to be i

in- troduced.

I got hold of the party telling him hurriedly that I had a paying proposition for him, and introduced him thusly:"Here, Chief, is the only man I raise my hat to on the course, as I think without doubt that he is the best informed judge of race horses in Hong Kong. Nobody barred. Allow me to introduce

The Chlef shook my friend warmly by the hand and in a shaky voice asked:-"Will you do us the honour of being our Racing Correspondent?" To which my friend replied:-"Thank you very much, but it so happens that that is precisely what I am doing-under the name of "Last Quarter.'"

Was my face red!

HAPPY EVE FANCIED FOR CHAMPIONS

Will Rosemary Redeem Herself In Ninth Race?

(BY "LAST QUARTER")

Happy Eve, winner of the Derby on Tuesday, is fancied to win the big race in the Fourth Day of the Annual Meeting at Happy Valley this afternoon, namely the Hong Kong Cham- plons.. It is interesting to note that Liberty` Bay, Mr. L Dun- bar's invincible pony, is not starting during the meeting as it is understood that the pony is not quite fit.

Despite the fact that she has failed twice, Rosemary is chosen to win the Ninth Race on to-day's programme, the final selec tions being as follows:---

RACE 1-12 NOON Yam Sing Shipmaster.

National Anthem

RACE 2 Wild Life. Bright Vlow. Rose Queen.

RACE 3

Electron. Abla. Amazon. Banger.

RACE 4 Royal Highness. Flybynight. Amberley.

RACE 3 Courting Eve..

Home Free

RACE TM Havoc Eve. Expansion Time. *Red Feather.

RACE 7

Gordito. Tempest.

Coronation Day.

RACE 3 Happy Eve. King's Warden. Dians Bay.

RACE 9 Rosemary (if started)

Polentate.

Kum Shan.

RACE 10

Rose Evelyn.

Tiny Star. Gold Sovereign..

GRACE 11 Gladiator.AND. „Soldier of Britain,

Mistake" Bay.

DAILY DOUBLE

Gordito and Rosemary.

[A full account of yesterday's racing is given on Fage 18).

· General Sir Alexander. Godley, and Mr. and Mrs. Bird at the Annual Race Meeting.

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London, Feb. 23. (From Our Own Correspondent)

London silver prices to-day were up 1/18 for "Spot" and unchanged for "Forward" as follow:---

Yours faithfully..

"THE OWL,"

Spot Forward

The Mimes King and Mr. Macken were among the many spectators at the annual Races at Happy Valley.

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Italy And The

Coronation

Rome, Feb. 23. It is unofficially declared that

It is believed that Italy may not the Prince of Piedmont, who was

be represented at the Coronation chosen to represent Italy, "will be unable to do so If the Negusor in London as a result of the in-

vitation issued to the Emperor or one of his few remaining sup

portera. Is present to represent the Abyssinia. news of which was re- "Empire of Abyssinia.” ceived with surprise by the Italians The difficulty will be smoothed who thought the recent gentle out if the invitation is sent per men's agreement marked recon-]sonally to Haile Selassie instead of clifation between Britain and to the "Emperor of Abyssinia:”--- Italy.

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