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NON-AGGRESSION PACT IN

FLYING STUDENTS MISS

THEIR WAY ..

Two Planes Land Safely In Canton

Some anxiety was caused in the Far East Fiying Training School yesterday when two planes which were taken out by students failed to return within a reasonable time. The planes were VRHCN, an Avro Cadet, and VRRCU, 'a de Havilland Gypsy Moth. former took off at 2 p.m. and the other at 4 p.m.

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At a late hour it was reported. that both the planes were safe in Canton. It appeara that the students lost their way owing to | bad

MR. LYONS GIVES

HIS VIEWS

HIGH TRIBUTE PAID TO PRESS

London, June 7.

Referring to the Australian proposal for a non-aggression pact

in the Pacific, Mr. J. A. Long the Australian Premier, speaking at the Foreign Press Association' luncheon in London, stated."" that the equilibrium balit up by the Washington Treaties in 1921 appeared now to be in danger of being 'over thrown

It was Australia's hope that the proposed new pact would be

military commitments...

"We do not ask for specia), com- mitments for one nation and another except i at they agree to meet at a round table for discus- stori as friends,” said the Premier.

A high tribute to the power of the Press was paid by Mr. Lyons when.

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PACIFIC

To Seek Friendly Relations

With All Countries

PEACE BASED ON INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

TOKYO, JUNE 1

OBSERVERS BELIEVE THAT THE NEW CABINET'S FOREIGN POLICY IS TO BE DIRECTED IN THE DIRECTION OF PEACE BASED ON INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE AND NOT PEACE BASED ON THE MAINTENANCE OF THE STATUS QUO AS ALREADY DECLARED BY PRINCE KONOYE, THE PREMIER, NAMELY THAT HE WILL BEND HIS EFFORTS TO SECURE FREE ACCESS TO RAW MATERIAL MARKETS THROUGH TEACEFUL CHANNELS.

INCIDENTALLY IT MAY BE NOTED THAT FOREIGN MINISTER HITOTA'S FIXED POLICY AIMS AT PROMOTION OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH ALL THE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD;" -REUTER

he stated that it had definitely SURGEONS

As these machines did not re-report any news of the missing fully in line with the ideal of settlement of disputes without turn, the officials reported the matter to the police, authorities -enlisting their aid and at the summe time offered a "reward of $100 for any information regarding the whereabouts of the machines. The police at once circulated the message, to the stations in the New Territories with instructions to keep a sharp look-out and

SINGAPORE

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AIRPORT

OPENING

Governor Travels By Plane

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The Singapore Airport. will be formally opened by H.E. the Gov- June 12. states the

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ernor "Times of Malaya."..

His Excellency and staff will ar- riye by air at 4.30 p.m. After the Inauguration speeches, there will be a display of flying. (Weather

permitting). There is ample ac- commodation for all members of |

visibility caused. by the weather during the afternoon and flew to Canton instead of return- ing to Kal Tack. One plane is "reported to have landed at the Civil Aerodrome and the other of the Milltary Aerodrome.

TWO HURT IN PLANE CRASH

Kuala Lumpur Club Member's Escape

Hearing a crash, members of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club rushed from the clubhouse and saw the terrible wreckage of one of the Gipay Moth planes lying in railway cutting several hundred yards south of the aerodrome. states the "Times of Malaya."

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From the smashed up frant cockpit clambered Mr. N. G. Red-

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"BRITISH TEAM FOR RYDER CUP

London, June 7. The British golf players for the Ryder Cup are Charles Whitcombe (Captain), Alles Burton, Henry Cotton, King, Lacey, Padgham, Perry and Rees.- Reuter.

HEALTH RETURNS

Two cases of small-pox and three of dysentery were reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended on Sunday.

THE

TO BE RECORD

To Demand Y,800,000,000

Next Fiscal Year

Tokyo.

Japan's naval budget for the next fiscal year will reach Y.800,- 000,000,000, high officials of the Navy Ministry predicted recently. The budget for the current year la Y.680,000,000. The officials sald increased expenditures would be required for the construction of new warships and the "expansion

of the naval air force,

Mr. Lyons was gratified at the way the proposal was received by.. the world and he believed that a peace pact in the Pacific would lead to relief all round the Pacific and other parts of the world.

BRITISH SHIPPING IN PACIFIC

Two 22,000-Ton Ships May Be Ordered

London, June 7.

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Sir Edward Beatty, President of the Canadian Paclac "Railways reached London from. Canada see the Imperial Conference de- legates in connection with British shipping in the Pacific. He lett the liner Normandie at Ryde and dashed up Southampton Waters in a speedboat, to reach London, as "soon as possible.

Sir Edward Beatty told Reuter that if the necessary financial guarantees are forthcoming from the Dominions and the Imperial Authorities, he will order

two 22.003-ton ships for the Canadian- Australian Line.

Reuter.

MR. T. L. SOONG TO RETURN

Canton, June 7. **

Mr. Tsang Yang-po, Mayor and Acting Finance Commissioner of Kwangtung Province having re- ported to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek the financial situation in Kwangtung Province; and having arranged with the Central Govern Department estimates will be ment for an extra monthly allow submitted to Admiral Mitsumaaa ance of $3,000,000 starting from Yonai, Navy Minister, in July. In this month, it is understood that the following three or four months, he will be returning to Canton to high Navy officials will work on meet Governor Wu Teh-chen and the estimates, in an effort to pare the other new oficials of the them down to an amount likely to Government at the end of this be accepted by the Treasury~ | month.— Domel

Chance Evening Prait."

KING WITH DOMINION PREMIERS

greater power than politicians owing to its ability to mould opinion.

The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Yoshida, and other distinguished guests were present at the luncheon. Beuter.

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CATHOLIC-NAZI CONFLICT-

Munich Burgomaster Takes Stern Measures

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rest in Munich - of prieston Saturday following a sermon, in which he attacked the Govern- ment

DISCOVER

SEX SECRET

Boy-Or-Girl Made To Order Before Birth

If their theory can be "finally Justified, the discovery may change the whole trend of the human race and overcome" population" problems which for centuries have accred Insoluble.

News of the discovery was given The quarrel between the Naal to the "Sunday Chronicle" by Prof. and Catholics came to a climax A. M. Low scientist, research during the week-end with the ar-worker and inventor. "These two Harley-street medical consultants are practising sex predetermina- tion," he said. "Although I have to medical know- no pretension ledge. I know enough about science. to realize that the claims of these highly-qualified consultants well founded."

Yesterday Naz youths demon- monstrated outside the churches and the rival forces came to blows, As a result ten further priests were arrested.

The Catholic Lay Brothers on the order of the Munich Burgo master were ejected from the Catholle homes and shelters and. the Catholic hospital of Fuldar. The official statement alleges im- proprieties by the Brothers and "public indignation that such institutions are still allowed to. exist." Reuter:

SWIMMING BATH AT

SHEK O CLUB

Subscription-Increase

A proposal to increase the sub- scription to the Shek Country Club from $10 to 812 as from July 2 is afoot.

This step is being taken following. the Committee's proposals for financing the swimming bath scheme. The bath will probably be available for use on June 15.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 13, 2–23/921. T.T." ON NEW YORK: 39-3/8;

London Silver Marker

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 7. London silver prices to-day were down 1/16 sa follow-

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WHITE GLOVES AT SEGAMAT

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SHANGHAI

GARDEN PARTY

Showers Hold Off Till End

Several hundred Shanghal friends of Mr. W. J. Keswick and his brother, Mr. John Keswick, representing various nationalities, attended the very delightful gar- "den party given in the grounds of, the Keswick residence, states the "North Caina Daily News,****

Fate smiled more favourably on Mr. Keswick this Jube than it dia last year. It will be remembered that last June. Mr. Keswick was forced to postpone his party a werk or two because of rain. This tine showers held of until the very end.

First Time In Court's summer season, gave the ladies an

History

This party, one of the gutatand- ing social events of the Shanghai

opportunity to wear their lovellest and newest garden party frocks. This time long skirts, vied with short for popularity,

For the first time in the history of Segamat, Ungku Ismail bin Ab- During the afternoon, the guests dul Rahman, the Magistrate, Sega-wandered around the truly beauti

at, was presented with a pair ful garden, listened to "music" pro- of white gloves recently by Inche|vided By the Loyal Regiment Hashim bin Mahee, O.CP.D., Se- Band, and took tea at the gamat, on behalf of the C.P.O numerous tables arranged in one Segamat, who was absent on of- ¦ section of the garden. Tea things cial duties. Inche Haroun, the

were under a canopy at one side

Court Inspector, was present, and these was a well stocked bar

directly opposite. There was no criminal case to be heard on this date and the po lice officers had the opportunity of presenting the gloves with glow-red Chinese bridge. -ing tribute to the Bench

Ungku Tamail, in an address to the Court, expressed his apprecia- tion of the Police Departinent at Segamat and their eiciency.

DECOMPOSED

BODY FOUND

Mr. Keswick, assisted by Mr. John Keswick, greeted their guests on the far side of the garden's

MONUMENT TO LATE QUEEN MOTHER

Amsterdam, June 7. Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard, of the Netherlands un- velled a manument to the late Queen Mother Emma at Daarm Queen Wilhelmina assisted at the ceremony and deposited flowers at the monument of her mother- Transocean News Service.

SOUTH ATLANTIC FLIGHT

The badly decomposed body of a Chinese female named Cheung Fung, aged 81 years, residing at Cheung Sha Wan was found, in a path leading off the Main Road. Talpo, near the alik mile stone, The bones of the hands and feet The Chief Justice, Sir Atholl were bound with rope The de- off at 8.13 a.m. G.M.T. In the flight. MacGregor, sat for the first time ceased was reported to have been across the South Atlantic to in the Supreme Court yesterday missing since April 25. The cause Dakar after his recent indisposition. - : l'of death is at present unknown.

CHIEF JUSTICE

Port Natal, June 7. Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam took

In connection with the Coronation celebrations, the represer Colonies and India, presented loyal addresses to Their Majesties, after which they were at luncheon at Buckingham Palace. The above photograph was taken fter one michỉ His Majesty is seen with five Prime Ministers (left to right)—Mr. M.-J. Bayate (New Mr. J. A. Lyons (Australia), Sir Stanley Baldwin, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King (Canada) and General JB. M. Hertzog (South Africa).

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