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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1937.

MR. EDEN ON SINO-BRITISH RELATIONS

WARSHIPS

IN SPANISH

WATERS

STATEMENT BY

MR. DUFF COOPER

London. June 25.

In view of various reports re- garding warship, movements in- terest attaches to the answer of the First Lord, of the Admiralty, Mr. Duff Cooper to the House of! Commons at question time this ..morning

He said that according to in- formation at his disposal the fdl- lowing French, German and Italian warships passed through Spanish waters yesterday:-French, cruisers, eight destroyers and four aloop's together with five other amall vessels; German,

two

one

Mr. Duff Looper. armoured ship two cruisers, six destroyers and four submarines; Italian, four flotilla leaders and four destroyers.

Foreign Affairs Debate

In Commons

JAPAN'S SPECIAL INTERESTS

IN NORTH CHINA

LONDON, JUNE 25. INITIATING THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS DEBATE, SIR AR- CHIBALD SINCLAIR FOR THE OPPOSITION AND LIBERALS, SAID THAT RESTORATION ON HONOURABLE TERMS OF THE OLD ANGLO - JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP WOULD BE WARMLY WELCOMED BY GENERAL OPINION BUT HE DID NOT BELIEVE OPINION WOULD SUPPORT THE ARRANGEMENT MENTIONED IN THE JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS, NAMELY RECOGNITION OF THE BRITISH SPHERE'S INFLUENCE. IN RETURN FOR RE- COGNITION OF THE POSITION IN MANCHURIA AND JAPAN'S SPECIAL "INTERESTS IN NORTH CHINA.

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THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ‘ARRANGEMENT COULD NOT BE EXCLUSIVE, NOR AT CHINA'S EXPENSE, NOR INVOLVE ME- PUDIATION OF THE LEAGUE RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO MANCHURIA. ON THE OTHER HAND THEY WERE BOUND TO RECOGNISE THE JUSTICE OF JAPAN'S CLAIM REGARDING

THE IMPROVED MARKETS FOR RAW MATERIALS.,

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ENCOURAGING SIGNS

Mr. Eden thought there were certain definite encouraging signs

MUTUAL TRUST

"We hope and will work for an increase of friendship and mutual

FAMOUS

ADMIRAL

PASSES

SIR WILLIAM FISHER

Fought In Battle Of Jutland

London, June 25.

The death is announced of Ad- miral Sir William Wordsworth Fisher, K.C.B., C.B., C.V.O., M.V.O.. Commander-in-Chiet at Ports-

mouth.

Born in 1875, Sir William entered the Royal Navy in 1888 and served In the European War 1914-1917- and was in command of HMS. St. Vincent at the Battle of Jut- land. He was Chief of the Staff. Mediterranean Fleet, 1919-1922, and Chief of the Staff. Atlantic Fleet, 1922-1923.

Sir William subsequently became Rear Admiral, ist Battle Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet? Fourth Sea

of improvement in the internation-'f trust between all nations in the Lord: Deputy Chief of the Naval

al situation in the Far East. Con-

versations had been proceeding with representatives of the Japan- ese Government and there are l

Far East and I am convinced all understanding with Japan would in certain conditions contribute to that end."

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Staff; and Vice-Admiral manding the 1st Battle Squadron and Second in Command. Mediter- ranean As regards: a Pacine Pact Mr.

Fleet. Sir William wu BRITAIN'S LEAD possibilities of better understand Eden pointed out that Mr. Lyons's Promoted Rear-Admiral In 1922. Ing and better ordering of Anglo-objective was to invite considera-Vice-Admiral 1928 and Admiral. Japanese relations generally, and tion whether anything on these 1833. He was Naval AD.C. to the

IN TELEVISION as far as these conversations have lines was possible, and how to give King, 1921-22. gone they encourage us to hope for a more definite exchange of views which will lead to further progresa:

RELATIONS WITH CHINA. Mr. Eden expected it was possi- ble at a very early date to begin examination of concrete proposals. Past mentions of Anglo-Japanese conversations had given rise to an- The following British ships are [xtety in certain quarters that at present in Spanish waters:-one Anglo-Japanese understanding battleship, two cruisers, two flotilla leaders, twelve destroyers and one depot ship. In addition there are a destroyer, trawler and the" frat motor torpedo boat fotilia on a passage to Malta passing through Spanish waters--- British Wireless.

STRIKE SITUATION REMAINS TENSE

The

Port of Spain, Juce 25. strike situation is still tense. An affray occurred to-day between strikers and police when the former started cutting tele- phone wires. The strikes are de- manding an increase in wages as well as reduction in the hours of work from the present 54 hours, a week to 40 hours." No compromise between employers and employees la in sight and business on the island is at a standstill.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

might be effected at the expense of China. "I desire to renew the assurance already given that His Majesty's Government has no in- tention of doing anything of that kind. Their relations with Chinese Government *cellent."

TURNBULL

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effect to it rather than advocate a detailed scheme.

PRELIMINARY SOUNDINGS "The Imperial Conference wera united in favouring the pact as a desirable objective and examined the possibilities and difficulties in some detall,>

"It is a matter which must be approached with some circumspec- ton and it might be unwise to at- tempt, negotiations until the views of certain other government were more clearly known.

"We hope shortly to make pre- liminary soundings" amongst those principally interested after which the we will be able to decide whether ex- any proposals can be made with

any chance of success.- Reuter.

HITS DOUBLE

CENTURY

Glamorgan Win Easily

London, June 25.

In County Championship cricket matches concluded to-day the fol- lowing were the resulta:-

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NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

London, June 25.

The negotiations on the plan

for closing the

gaps in the Spanish Control Scheme is making favourable progress.

It is declared in informed cir- cles here that.'the conferences go- ing on at present between the

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Sir William, was an officer of the DAY OF BIG SCREENS Legion of Honour and a member

AT HAND of the Order of the Rising Sun of Japan, 3rd Class. He also held the United States distinguished service medal.

British television is well ahead. of the rest of the world. Sir William was the son of the

This was emphasised by Lord late Mr. Herbert Fisher and was Selsdon, Chairman of the Tele- educated in HMS. Britannia. He vision Advisory Committee, when married Cecilia, the youngest opening the daughter of the late Mr. F. Warre vision Exhibition at the Science Cornish and they have two sons Museum, South Kensington. and two daughters.

Government Tele-

"This country," said Lord Selsdon, "is at present the only Sir William was created a Knight country operating a general tele-

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ON SICK LEAVE

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A British Wireless' message states that Sir Walam died in a London. nursing home aged 82. He left Portsmouth on a month's sick leave after attending the official celebra- tions of the King's birthday. While taking the salute he found it neces- sary temporarily to retire and rest but resumed his place later. Be-

fore taking up his duties at Ports-

mouth, sir William Fisher was Commander-in-Chief of the Medi- terranean Fleet.

British and French Governments IMPERIAL

has reached a point where it is predicted that the sub-committee or the Non-Intervention Commit- tee could be provided with definite proposals by the beginning of next

Essex defeated Somerset by 161 week. It is moreover declared, in

FOAL PLATE RESULT | run,

London, June 25. The result of the Foal Plate, run at Sandringham, resulted as fol. lows:-Full Sail (8 to 15) and Sea Tonic (50 to 1). dead-heated forshire by nine wickets. first place. Battle Royal (Ɛ to 1) was third. One length seperated the winners from Battle Royal. There were six starters.--.. Rester.

contradiction to the growing rumours, that the strength of the fleets of the various nations in the Mediterranean is entirely nor- mal at the present time and that there is no cause for alarin.—»

Essex:-119 (Hazell 5 for 23) and 373 (O'Connor 107); Somerset 94 and 237.

Glamorgan defeated Worcester-Transocean News Service. Worcester:--123 (Clay 9 for® 66) and 360 (Clay 8 for 148); Glamor- gan 417 (Turnbull 233, Howorth 6, for 98) and 71 for one wicket.-- Reuter.

EQUALISATION ACCOUNT

INCREASE

Foreign Traders Not Surprised

London, June 25. The proposed Increase in the British Exchange Equalization Account did not come as a surprise to foreign exchangers who regarded such a measure as inevitable owing to the Fund being choked with gold.

The decision, coming as it does, while France's financial fate is in the balance, speculation is naturally rife whether the in- crease is possibly connected with any step 'the French Govern- ment contemplates taking for the rehabilitation of French economy.

Some circles believe that Macquiesce to such a change of Bonnet will be advised to allow the French policy which would amount trane to find Its own level which to an adoption of a course simi- would be preferable to further de- lar to that successfully pursued by valuation inasmuch as it would Britain. // force. speculators to abandona walting policy.

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Such a decision, if coupled with a radical remedial measure, might reverse the flow of French funds thus refloating France's finances.

On the other hand, the floating

IMPERIAL AIRWAYS NEW CHAIRMAN

London, June 25. Sir George. Beharrell has been appointed Chairman of Imperial Airways in succession to the late

vision service received by people in their own homes,”

He paid tribute to the work of Mr. J. L. Balzo, who was sitting in the front row. "All here re- cognise," he said, "that it is by Mr. Baird's genius and courage that the beginning of television in this country was largely due."

EX-

"One word of warning about the financial side of television was given by Mr. R. G. Norman, chair- man of the B.B.C., who presided.

"Television" is extremely broadcasting." he said. pensive, far more so than suund "So far there has been no provision for the financing of television. The cost of the programme comes out of part of the licensing fees of the ordinary listener.

PAYING THE BILL'

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FEWER DEATHS IN

・ CHILDBIRTH

Percentage Lowest For 14 Years

A reduction in childbirth mor

tality in England and Wales, both as regards mothers and babies, was revealed by Bir. Kingsley Wood, Minister of Health, in his presiden tial address at the opening session of the seventh English-Speaking Conference on. Maternity and Child Welfare at British Medical Association House, Tavistock

CONFERENCE "This may be all right for the square, W.C.1. states the "Dally

Little Interest For Colonies

moment, but imagine what may happen when the ordinary listener, who will have had no advantage, realises that some of his money ia diverted for the benefit of some- one else!"

gir Noel Ashbridge, chief en gineer of the B.B.C., said he did The Imperial Conference is end- not doubt that reception from a ed. We are afraid that the Colo- greater distance would be obtained. nles have had little interest in the Many of the exhibitors are trying conference 'from the first, because to increase the size of their screen they were not directly represented to give a large picture. That is and experience has shown that the one of the main tendencies of the feelings and aspirations of the exhibition. „ Colonial peoples cannot be ade- The Baird firm is showing a quately presented when the Colo-screen giving a picture 20in by nial Omce attempts to speak for 18in, instead of the present 12in all of them, say the Malaya Tri- by 10in. bune." Even if the Secretary fr

the Colonies were willing, which

Telegraph."

Last year's rate for maternal deaths, 3.81 for every 1,000 live" births, as compared with 4.11 in 1935, was the lowest figure since 1922. During the last three years the number of children dying under the age of one year out of every 1,000 births for the country as a whole fell for the first time below 60. -----

On the other hand, investigators obtained the impression that artificially induced abortions, re- sponsible for many maternial deaths, were on the increase.

SHEPHERD FIGHTS AN EAGLE

And Then Takes It Home!

George MacLeod, a shepherd on the moors of Caithness, captured a large golden eagle alive.

He first saw it standing on the bank of a stream. As he ap proached it took to its wings, but came to earth again after flying only about 400 yards.

Thinking there must be some- thing wrong with it, Macleod con- tinued his pursuit and finally got close enough to seize it.

The cagle struggled fiercely and it was some time before Macleod, whose legs bore marks of the bat- tle, succeeded in overpowering it.

Backlass carrying the eagle on hie He then set out for his house at

back.

It measured 5ft. fin. from wing tip to wing tip

The bird was put down on the kitchen, cor where is stood con- tentedly and allowed itself to be petted until two dogs entered, when it at once assumed a fighting at titude,

After examining the eagles and ascertaining that it had not been Of the 800 delegates present house for the night.

injured, Macleod put it in an out- from all over the Empire and from In the morning, as soon as he the USA, the majority were opened the door, if flew out and

Bir Eric Geddes. Bir George is we take leave to doubt, to put for- WAR-BLINDED MEN AS Women. Medical representatives scared high into the air, disappear-

also taking over Chairmanship of the Dunlop Rubber Company.

Beater's Bulletin Service.

GERMAN. SHIP. OFF GIBRALTAR

ward with any conviction the de- stres of the domiciled communities in Malaya, he would not be able. to do so, for he is not closely enough acquainted with the facts. He showed that much when he visited the country some years ago, in another capacity, and he has Gibraltar, June 24. shown it since in his ready arces Seven German warships pass-tance of the fatuous reports ande Gibraltar in an easterly to him by officials on distress in direction towards the Spanish the FMS B mind appears to coast-to-day.

be too full of visions of our "nost

ed

The vessels consisted of one ing population" for him to be battle cruiser, one light cruiser and five destroyers.

It is understood that they are relieving other German ships which have been on naval patrol duties Reuter,

MANOEUVRES POSTPONED

Moscow, June 25.

of the frane might at least tem- The manoeuvres of the Soviet porarily lead to an accentuation of Black Sea Fleet in the presence of the capital exodus effects of which the Chief Soviet Navy Flagman the British Equalisation Fund is Orlow has been postponed for an not fully equipped to counteract indefinite period for technical rea- It is pointed out that the other thanks to to-day's enlargement son ""Tripartite" Powers would probably | resources.. Houter

Transocean News Service.

BUSINESS" CHIEFS

from Sierra Leone, Malays, "anding in the direction of the moun- South Africa read addresses or

tain of Marven, on the borders of took part in the discussions on child welfare in backward and in The promotion of maternity and

Caithness and Sutherland.

Sir Ian Fraser, speaking at a re- cent sitting-of the British Empire Service League Conference in Lon- don, said that about 2.000 ex-soltural areas" and "Progressive legis- dlers, blinded in the War, are lation in connection with maternity living in their own homes in the and child welfare.? Empire, all except 200 being in the The conference will last until United Kingdom.

June 3, and will include organised visits to over 40 institutions con- cerned with child welfare, mater- nity and child guidance,

About 1,000 are engaged in handi- crafts, 200 in country pursuits, and about the same number in pro- fessional and business occupations. A substantial number of craftsmen, who started as home workers, are now master men employing labour.

HAIG MEMORIAL

Sir Phillp Sassoon, the First Commissioner of Works, replying in the House of Commons to Cap

OBITUARY

Mr. E. P. Williams, Jr.

regret of another old China hand The death is announced with

Telegraphic advice was received from America recently reporting the death of Mr. E. P. Williams, Jr. through an automobile ac cident.

aware of the extent and the mental and political growth of the per- manent population Apart from that Malays has lost whatever Colonel Bir John Brown, who little interest it had in the Imperial presided, said there was not the

Mr. R. P. Williams was for many Conference since it became known slightest chance of November 11,

Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phila years the representative of the that the Dominions, with special being observed as a public holiday

delphia, Pa., UBA in China! Be reference to Australia, were not in London. If this were done,

was a member of the Chinese showing any enthusiasm for the the Bank Holiday spirit and a tain Flugge, who asked for in- American Engineering Association suggestion that they should do certain amount of junketing would formation as to when the memo- and had a large circle of friends, something more comensurate with be introduced, which would impair rial to the late Earl Halg would both Chinese ande arealion plate what Malays has already done for the impressiveness of the Armistice be erected, said the casting of the About three years ago he was the huge defence works in this observance. part of the world, defences which Mr. Herwald Rambotham, Min- completion, and he hoped it on promotion

once statue in bronze was approaching called back to the United States are 28 much for their benent as ister of Pensions, said that there would be ready for erection at of foreign sales ours. We have bad grateful were still about 1,000,000 people, the latter end of this year. The Philadelphia once of the thanks, it is true, and that is about men and dependants, who were resolution of the House authoria Locomotive Works, whi all we shall get out of the Imperial drawing War allowances from the ing the statue was passed on he held up to the time Conference of, 1937,

Ministry

and untimely deat

February 8, 1928

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