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29 1937.

Li Japan-and we certainly Japan, The

Peacemaker

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East Asia,

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have Mr. Hirota's word for it---- is really sincere in wishing to contribute to and stimulate the.. peace of the world, we anggest that some tangible proof be given, and as a start we suggest the "calling-off of the militaristic

RELATIONS STRAINED gang which is bludgeoning to

Since then Sino-Japanese `re- such disgracefully lawless pur-lations, frankly speaking, have pose in the Hopei-Charhar re been far from satisfactory. I need gion. We need not, of course, not repeat here that the Japanese point out to Mr. Hirota who is policy in East Asia is directed sole-

stability of so well versed in the tricks of ly toward the realisation of the the territorial trade, that the conciliation and co-operation be- tween Japan, Manchukuo' and Hopei-Charhar area is within the boundaries of China and is up- China, and by stopping the com-

Government of that Republic. der the jurisdiction of the Centrul munist mnvasion of the Orient.

The Japanese Government there 1ore earnestly hope that China will as soon as possible come to have a full understanding and ap- preciation of our basic policy, However, to-day in Chiria not only Is such understanding or apprecia- tion absent but anti-Japanese sen- timents as mentioned before have more intensified, of which the Lukouchia incident on July 7 was the only logical son- sequence.

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JAPAN REVIEW

Emigration To Manchoukuo

At the plenary meeting of the Privy Council, several questions: were asked about the settlement of Japanese in Mancheukuo. It was. asked whether the emigration programme is being carried out smoothly, what was the basis on which the Government's plan to act- tle 1,000,000 familles, comprising "5,000,000 people, in Manchoukue for the next twenty years was drawn up, whether its plan to settle 100,- 000 families in the Arst ten years is not disproportionately small, and what is the plan to settle Koreans in that country.

To these questions. Mr. Otani, 'Minister of Overseas Affairs. 'and' Mr. Hagihara, Vice-Minister of the Department, replied that the through emigration programme is being carried out without buch, that it was laid down on the basis of increasing the Japanese population in that country to 10 per cent of the total population, "on the assumption that in twenty years Manchoukruc's population will grow to 50,000.- 000, that the number to be settled in the first ten years was small because both experience and equipment will still be somewhat lack- ing. that as richer experience is garnered and equipment improves. the number will be greatly increased.

As regards the settlement of Koreans, they replied that the Government-General of Korea is encouraging it.

SETTLEMENT SOUGHT Regarding the present incident the Japanese Government have maintained, as announced in their official statement of July 11, a

a teking settlement on the spot and non-aggravation of the

situation. Accordingly the

gov-

Drop In Population Increase

According to the vital statistics just published by the Statistical Bureau of the Cabinet, last year witnessed a marked decline in the

compared with the previous year. natural increase of the country's population a decrease of 157,100

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The births last year totalled 2,101,920, or 239 births an hour on the average. Compared with the previous year, the total, births show a decrease of 88.761. The birth rate per population of 1,000 was 29.92, or the lowest since 1899, with the single exception at 1906, when the rate declined to 28.93 for special reasong.

Last year's total deaths were 1,230,307, or 140 deaths an hour

on the average. The figure shows an increase of 68.339 compared with the previous year.

thus 871,523, which

The natural increase of population was means that Japan's population increased by 99 an hour on the aver age. Compared with the previous year, the natural increase wit nessed a marked decline of 157,100. Yet, the size of increase was practically the same as the total population of Wakayama prefecture. for last year which was approximately put at 871,100.

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will continue in force.

Therefore, Mr. "Hirota. we Hong Kong, 27th July, 1937."

suggest that your practice what 5451 you preach by ordering the Japanese troops to get out of Chinese territory--and stay out. It seems, however, that it is the Chinese attitude towards Japan which is "the funda- mental obstacle to friendly inter- course" between the two nations. Whilst sharing" Mr. Hirota's Borrow, we would at the same time like to know just what he is complaining about.

Apparently Mr. Hirota and his colleagues

suffering either from delusions or memory- lapses or both. They obviously ernment have been more than do- need a little prompting.

Ing their best to effect a peaceful When China sincerely made solution on the spot and at the same time induce the Nanking yet another attempt at a read-

Government to take proper steps justment of relations with Japan tor an early settlement of the last year, her efforts were greet- question. It is my earnest hope ed. by a move to commit her to that prompt re-consideration, on further concessions and by the the part of the Chinese authorities invasion of Suiyuan. The stand will lead to the faithful execution of the terms of settlement arrived that China ultimately took con- at on the night of July 11. cerning the question-and which. DANGER OF OUTBREAK · THE SERMON

still stands was contained in The Goverments and powers FROM THE MOUNT-in official statement issued by have been informed in detail, the Central News Agency on through our diplomatic represen- (Fujiyama Fashion) December 7, 1930, from which tatives, of this policy of the Japan- We now quote as follows: ese Government and I believe that

they understand fully Japan's at Through the courtesy of the For the readjustment of Sino-titude, patience and self-restraint. On the other hand, dependent Japanese Consulate General of Japanese relations it is the con- Hong Kong we have received scientious belief of the Chinese upon what attitude the Nanking the text of the address delivered Government that for the sake of Government may take, there is no by Mr. Koki Hirota, Minister maintaining peace in the Far knowing what will be the possible tions to relay the performance to Japan via, Berlin, says the Japanese for Foreign Affairs, at the 71st East, it is imperative that the masses. There exists, it must be admitted, the danger of an un- session of the Imperial Diet, which purports to deal with the

toward outbreak at any movement. The Long-Distance Plane present Sino-Japanese crisis. (A full report of the speech appears on our front page to-day).

It is a

HONG KONG, JULY 28, 1937,

two

repercussions among the Chinese

and We have more than once called

peace

A Weingartner Prize"

Dr. Felix Weingartner, the famous Austrian conductor now

visiting Japan, is stated to have announced his intention of giving a "Weingartner Prize" for the propagation and advancement of Ja- panese musical compositions.

According to the plan, the. Modern. Japan Composers' Associa- tion will be aided by the Japan-Austria Society and the International Culture Promotion Society under the leadership of Dr. Weingartner in collecting a large number of compositions up to July 20th. These compositions will be segregated into three categories, orchestral, vocal and piano or violin music, and the composer of the best opus in each department will be awarded the "Weingartner Prize" and also special prizes from Baron Mitsui, President of the Japan-Austria Society.

Towards the end of July Dr. Weingartner will take some of these compositions with him to Vienna and intends to give an even- ing of "Japanese Compositions," played by the Vienna Philharmonic. The Japan Broadcasting Association is already making prepara-

press.

In view of the satisfactory results obtained in the test conducted the attention, both of the Chinese recently the Tokyo Imperial University Aeronautie Laboratory is to Central Government and the local attempt to break the world endurance Eight record with its long- authorities to the matter of con- distance aeroplane either in the latter part of August or in the early trol of anti-Japanese activities part of September over the Kwanto plains. and protection of our nationals in

Prior to the attempt the plane will go through another test, and China, in order to ensure their it will be manned by Captain Fujita and Pilot Takahashi. The ob- safety the Japanese Government jectives are the official world record of 10,601.48 kilometres held by are prepared to use all available France, and also the unofficial world record of 12,411 kilometres held means consonant with the deve-by the Soviet Union.

lopment of the situation.

"CHINA 'HOLDS KEY"

In a word China holds the key

countries should liquidate their differences on the principle of equality, reciprocity mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and territorial inte grity. The said principle is an somewhat ponderous indispensable factor in maintain effort of which the right honouring the equilibrium of conteni- able gentleman makes rather porary international relations, 5455 heavy weather in his herculean without which there would be effort to explain the policy of the lacking a basis for the establish Japanese Government. Presum ment of good faith and ably his purpose was not to ex-

between nations." plan-away Japan's policy, for.

to the settlement or the present be accorded full guarantees for the viously the expansion of our ex- that would certainly have over

incident, as taxed even & veteran statesman's before they precipitated the 'pre- upon what course she chooses to terprises. It is our policy never to indispensible condition of our na- diplomatic strength, but rather Bent premeditated crisis, and follow. I confidently hope the Nan- to create a soulful stained-glass-why the Japanese should enden king Government will adopt such window atmosphere calculated to vour to further complicate BD sures, as in accord with our deed by treaty. lend moral tone to the bourdon already very complicated issue sire, and bring about an early and note of the imperialistic organ by throwing these bricks from amicable settlement. The Govern Japan and the Soviet Union a played by the militaristic, grin- the mount is something which ment is giving careful considers- number of issues still pending for

could possibly be appreciated only by one intiraately versed in Soviet frontier. The most serious will do the best they can.

to occur along the Manchukuo- |... the corkscrew ways of Japanese Soviet frontier. The most Serious diplomacy,

DITIONS of the Sale by Public

ders.

Essaying the role of a Japanese Moses bringing the tablets down from the Mount (Fujiyama), Mr. Hirota let himself go in fine style employing a phraseology heavy as his argoment was light

PUBLIC AUCTION PARTICULARS, AND CON Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of August, 1937, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Pablic Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Sham. shulpo Road" in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the

If Mr. Harot is to be accept Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 ed as sincera, then we can only years less the last three days comment that it is indeed re freshing to find in one so ex- thereof.

Intending bidders are advised perienced such traces of child-

to Mr. Japau posal of the lot the purchaser

the applicant), will Hirota, has a mission. A speech (not

£2.10 per share, subject to that immediately after the dislike according

deduction of Income Tax," has been declared for the HALF

Surely all that was very well known to the Japanese rulers

The Japanese view of the present situation, as voiced by Mr.. Hirots, is disappointing. We will any this for his official pronouncement however, he ex- crcised great restraint by limiting himself to half-truths.

it depends entirely legitimate operation of their en-

effective and appropriate mea-

tian to our

tolerate the creation of any such circumstances as will, in substance, destroy those enterprises sanction- In short there remains between

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port trade constitutes not only the

tional existance but what is most important, the means of balancing of our intemational accounts un- der the present economic circum- stances of the country. But, as a matter of fact, the foreign powers, for economic, financial or other relations with the solution of which our government | reasons, stiij continue to maintain. commercial barriers of various kinds against Japanese goods: The Government working for the smooth development of our export. trade by concluding such indivi- dual agreements with governments cere sulted to their respective circums

of those countries as may be best tances or by arranging private

Japanese and Manchukuo forces attended

the Coronation

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for the

YEAR coding: 30th June, 1937 be required to, deposit with an was unnecessary" to "make" that tion Syndicate has arranged an- frontier which gives rise to 'fretions with the object of adjusting maintenance and furtherance of

at rate of 1/25/8 per Dollar.

endeavours for insuring free ac

RELATIONS WITH BRITAIN As for our relations with Britain case was the recent illicit invasion I am deeply moved when I say and occupation of Manchukuo is that a short while ago, on behalf lands in the Amur River which of the Emperor, Prince Chichibu, led to an armed clash between accompanied by Princess Chichibu

"agreements to be arrived at be- with the Soviet intruders. The monies of the King and Queen of situation threatened for a time to England and by their mission "en-

one of extreme

hanced the traditional friendship ween our business interests and develop into gravity. However, the affair end- that binds our two nations. While those of other countries. I ed, as you know, in a peaceful it has always been the consistent glad to say that since last spring our trade negotiations with India. the Netherlands East- Burma, settlement, the Soviet Government polley of our government, to pro- agreeing to restore the status quo mote Anglo-Japanese friendship Indies and Turkey have all beedi LOCAL BOXING

in that region.

more recently the two govern- PROGRAMME

The Japanese Government are ments have come to an agreement brought to a successful conclusion. deeply concerned over the state of of views regarding the advisability The government will strive more The Hong Kong Boxing Promo- things on the Manchukuo-Boviet of entering to frank conversa-energetically than aver

Japan's commercial interests and authorised officer who will be pre known. But what is this mis other interesting

boxing pro-quent frictions. What is needed relations of the two countries. We sent at the sale, the sum of two sion? Saya Mr. Hirota, "Our gramme to take place on Satur first of all is to take practical steps hope to bring about an early ful at the same time make all possible hundred dollars, $200.00 in cash, national policy aims at securing day, July 31. at 8 p.m. at the Po to prevent these border disputes. Aiment of that alm. Japanese-

For that purpose we should lose American relations have been ofess to raw materials and natural This sum will be refunded on Japan's position. as a stabilizing is Theatre, Kowloon.

There will be six bouts alto no time in setting up those two late reasonably good, being, mark

UNITY REQUIRED payment of the purchase price. force in East Asia and contri-gether, two of which are for local commissions for the demarcation ed by ever-growing amity and

Lastly, it is gratifying to note buting to the establishment of championships and one between of the border line and settlement goodwill I am glad to say that the true peace in the world." contenders for the Colony ban of the disputes which for some economic mission which visited the the growth of certain tendencies

tarnweight title.

years past have been under con- United States some weeks ago favourable to the restoration of So what? Japan starts a

In the welterweight division, in sideration, and also to devise other have, in their candid exchange of freedom in trade. I desire to take- "punitive expedition" and by which 10 two minutes rounds will means of removing the tension all views in various circles, accom- this opportunity to declare the plished much toward establishing readiness of the Japanese Govern- slaughtering Chinese nationals be fought, "Battling Rio (Local along the frontier. showe in no uncertain manner Champion, representing Portugal),

I cannot but urge most strongly mations economically and other international, undertaking to con- what her mission actually is and who is a very promising boxer, will

that the Soviet Government co-wise. Last year this country convert these tendencies into realty, bow she intende going about it. oppose Fus. Morgan (Army Cham-

pton, representing Wales).

operate freely and unreservedly cluded an anta-Comintern agree- As may be seen from what I have Even whilst Mr Hirota was

with us in this task for the sakement with Germany. The Govern stated above, Japan's foreign re- declaiming his "lines" in good

of peace in East Asia. Again, it ment are striving for the further-lations are at present fraught with old trouper fashion with olive leaves

At a public anction conducted in is a matter of no small concern ance of friendly and intimate re- dimenities and problems. For the from every sprouting well-rounded sentence.

the

the salesrooms of the Lammert for the government whether or lations between Japan and Ger effective execution of our folen Jai

TRADE RELATIONS Bros, yesterday, the sa Tat Shan not our nationals engaged in many, panese gun were thunderingas sold to Mr.To Cheung Man, a Ashery in the northern waters and

those having off and coal con Now, taming to our trade re winch set of Canton Sorath

North Saphallen, are to intions with other countries, ob

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