1938-03-26 — Page 1

H

Page

TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST :- North-East Winds, Fresh; Cloudy, Some Drizzle Or Light Rain,

MASON'S

Brunow

Library, Supreze Court Geral Manager

SUN- GLASSES

Hongkong Daily Press.

Registered as a Newspaper at the General

Post Office in the United Kingdom.

ESTABLISHED 1857

15-19 Marina House, Queen's Road Central.

GP.O. Bax No. 1.

LAZARUS.

OPTICIANS

the place for the scientifically ground article.

DELICIOUS

O.K.

SAUCE."

No.84832,號弍卅捌仟肆萬弍第 日伍廿月弍年寅戊 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MARCH

PLAIN,

||

26, 1938. 陸拜禮 日陸廿月叁捌情侣玖仟登英 Price

Single Copy, 10 cts. (Per Month. $3.

STRAIGHTFORWARD AND EMPHATIC

EMPHATIC STATEMENT BY PREMIER

Mme. Chiang Enjoins

Country To Practical

Effort And Sacrifice

Hankow, March 25.

STIMULATION AND INTENSIFICATION of public interest and par- ticipation in three major national requirements: the practical application of the tenets of the New Life Movement; the continu- ance of resolute and unfaltering resistance against the Japanese in- vaders; and the planning of realistic measures for reconstruction and rehabilitation in the vast areas that have been deliberately fald Waste by the Japanese.

These are the purposes of the spirit. We shall show

those Tsin Chen Chung Tung Yuan enemies, as we shall show out 1 People's Spiritual Mobilisation), triends, that in the blood, of our states Madame Chiang Kai-shek fellow men and the ashes of our in a message she has issued to burned homes has flowered a new mark the inauguration of the national spirit. campaign.

"What we have to do, and what we are golog to do, is to carry on By applying with intensity of par- pase the principles of the New Life Movement we shall go far.

TRANS-ATLANTIC|

AIR SERVICE

Northern Route Preparations

IL DUCE'S SON

Bruno Mussolin); second son of London, March 25. the Italian dictator, who will lead Preparations for the institution a squadron of five planes on of a regular trans-Atlantic air round-the-world tour. service on the northern route was concluded here yesterday at the conference attended by American. British. Canadian and Irish repre- sentatives.

"The officials and people of our suffering country are being urged to rise together in their wisdom, their hurt, and their anger, to

Tians, were drawn up for the Ligher heights. cf philosophy. "We must develop to the fullest complete ground organisation, in- patriotism, unselfishness, courage. extent the advantages of co-opera-cluding weather service, radio endurance, and generosity with tion in carrying out the respon- direction Anding one national aim; that out of the sibilities of citizenship and of each government agonising sufferings and losses mutual help in solving our social company being assigned special that have been brought upon us and national problems. we shall arise a new people, de- clared Madame Chiang.

Our barbaric

enemies

have boasted that they intend to beat uts to our knees and break our

"Time has proved that we possess. the stamina and the character to face prolonged trials and tribula- tons, and we shall not fall now."

(Continued Page 9)

M. DALADIER MAY HEAD NEW FRENCH CABINET

Blum Meets With Opposition

Parls, March 25.

DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE FRENCH CABINET Is due to meet this morning there is growing belief that by this afternoon at the latest, the Premier, M. Leon Blum, will have drawn the consequences from the Opposition which his governmental plans have encountered in the French Senate.

Parliamentary circles are convinced that M. Blum has already met with frustration, although 'still unwilling to admit it.

The question of a successor to M. Blum is being freely discussed In all quarters.

Epoque, learns from a course in close touch with the Senate that M. Daladier. the present Minister for Defence, will sooner or later appear as Premier in succession to M. Leon Blum,

This Cabinet in national unity will include such leading persona- ties as M. Paul Reynard, M. Louis Marin. M. Georges Bonnet. M Camille Chautemps and M. Gros- sard and other members of the majority and minority partios, '

B

It is also likely, in view of the present wave of strikes, that M. Daladier will seek to include in his Cabinet two persons who stand apart from parliamentary life. namely, M. Gignoux, President of the Employers Federation. and M. Jouhaux. French Trade Union leader. (Transocean).

TURNING

M. Daladier

THE PAGES

tasks.--(Transocean).

system. etc.. and airways

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s, 2-13/16d. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-5/8.

London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, 'March 25. London silver prices today were unchanged for "Spot" and down 1/16 for "For- ward." as follows:-

Mar. 24. .20-3/8

Spot...

Forward......20-1/8

Mar. 25; 20-3/8 20-1/16

Hong Kong- Canton Exchange Problem

Canton, March 25. The Kwangtung provincial au- thorities are reported to be. com- cerned over the rise of the exchange rate between Chinese currency and Hong Kong currency and to be considering steps for equalisation.

Manipulation by unscrupulous merchants is suspected by the authorities. The demand for foreign exchange for payment of the large quantities of rice being imported into Kwangtung has afforded, an Opportunity for | manipulation.—(Central News).

DOW

Mr. Chamberlain Supported By The London Press

li

DAILY MAIL SAYS ONLY COURSE OPEN LIES IN REARMAMENT

"Turned Back Firmly On Isolation Policy"

London, March 25.

The Prime Minister's historic pronouncement on foreign polley, with the call to a stronger. Britain to support a policy of peace, is warmly approved by the morning newspapers here, which generally characterise the speech as plain, straightforward and emphatic.

The Times declares that the League Covenant had never been understood to impose" simul- taneous and identical duty of action, irrespective of place and time and the dedance of geography and 'strategy.

British foreign policy cannot be a wholesale undertaking to engage in warlike action an. conditionally and instantly wherever offences against international order may invoke it, nor was it' such in the mouth of the Prime Minister yesterday. But subject to this sole Hultation it his again been put beyond all doubt where Britain stands among the nations.

British arms and diplomacy cannot truly be devoted to the defence of British interests if they are not enlisted year in and year out on behalf of the common cause of civilisation, nor can they command the united backing of British opinion upon any other terms.

The Daily Telegraph says that short of "blaz- ing indiscretions" it is difficult to see how the speech could have been more positive and at the same time duly regardful of the fact that the fundamental basis of British policy is peace. It is of good augury that no criticism of substance against the Government's plans was raised from the Opposition benches

4

Their occupants may be convinced that in- crease in armaments alone is no sure guarantee

for peace but they can hardly dispute the Prime Minister's conclusion that "rellance upon the assertion of loyalty to the principles of the Covenant is not enough." The country must be strong enough to meet whatever call is made upon it.

The Daily Mall says that for Britain the "international situation leaves only one conclusion.

We must arm, and arm and arm. “

According to the Daily Herald, the trouble with Mr. Chamberlain's speech is that it leaves things exactly as they are although everyone is agreed that things as they are simply will not do. All It contains for anybody hoping for a con- ndent active policy of constructive peace is dis- appointment.

The News Chronicle says that Mr. Chamberlain's references to Czecho-Slovakia were better than it had been feared in many quarters. He turned his hack firmly on a policy of isolation.

Great Britain cannot disinterest herself in what happens in Central Europe. Mr. Chamberlain spoke in diplomatic language but when his words are carefully examined they will be seen to be meant to be a warning to Nazi Germany.--(Reuter).

U.S. Horse Wins Grand National

Chinese Forces Regaining Lost Ground

BATTLESHIP... ... I

ROYAL DANIELLI. 2

WORKMAN ... ... 3

TIENTSIN SUBURBS

FLOODED

ti

Hankow, March 25,

$

DECREASE IN SMALL-POX

FI

A noticeable decrease in the number of small-pox cases was re- purted for the 24 hours ended mid- night Thursday.

I

AUSTRALIA AGREES

London, March 25, The draft of Mr. Chamberlain's speech in the House of Commons yesterday was submitted to the Commonwealth Government of Australia.

Mr. J. A. Lyons, Prime Minister; stated that although the Common- Nineteen cases are shown in the wealth was not consulted as re- returns. There were eight cases gards the text of the speech, the London, March 25. A large tract of land and many from Victoria and ten from Kow- Australian Government agrees with The American-owned horse, highways in the suburbe of Tien-loon.

the general view outlined by Mr. JAPANESE. DIVERT Battleship, ridden by Hobbs, won tsin have been Inundated

Other diseases notified during Chamberlain (Reuter Bulletin), the Grand National Steeplechase result of the overBowing of the the period were four cases of

GERMAN COMMENT on the famous Aintree Course (4 Yungting River, according to a cerebro-spinal meningitis, two of

Berlin, March 25. miles $56 yards) today. Second message from Felping. (Central dysentery and two of enteric fever

The Diplomatische Korrespon- was Royal Danielii. from Ireland, News).

denz, organ of the Foreign Office. with the crack Irish amateur, Mr.

commenting on Mr. Chamberlain's Third place was taken by Work- F. C. McKever, on the saddle.

speech declares that it contains nothing essentially new.

4

TROOPS TO OTHER AREAS

Shanghal, March 25. A usually reliable foreign source estimates that there are now 250,000 Japanese involved in the Hsuchow battle and 350,000 to 450,000 Chia- ese.

man (Borgan).

The race was described as one Yet another day the Japanese

of the most international Grand

are not claiming any advance.

| Nationals ever held, Ireland, the The Chinese on the other hand

United

States and France, in are counter-attacking' effectively

addition to England, being repre- and now claim to be operating 106 sented in this classic event. miles behind the Japanese front most point.

Foreigners are most interested in the present battle pointing out that Chinese resistance is forcing the

verdict but the American repre- Japanese to divert their troops to

sentative just managed to hear other areas in China as a result. Royal Daniel by a head, with If the Japanese held up much long-

So closely did Battleship and Royal Dantelli rạn during the last 100 yards of the race that many believed a dead heat would be the

Workman a bad third...

There were 30 starters and the

er the Chinese may begin prorain, which came on shortly after Įgressively reoccupying

area.

depleted

4 am, rendered the going perfect. A Loretaste

A record crowd was present to of this is already visible in Shans where the Chin-watch the race, all the stands be- ing full. As the favourite failed

Page 2-Emporium employee wins | Page 8.-Leading article: British at many points and are steadily makers had a field day.

cláim Engineering notes. Muj- tsal case.

ese have recrossed the Yellow River to even run into a place the book-

Page 3-Church announcements. Pare 4-Chamberlain reviews for- eign policy, Britain to build warships.

foreign policy.

recovering ground recently lost- (Reuter).

Page 9--Latest cables. Page 10-Sport news and notes. Page 11.-Volunteer Corps orders. Lithuania Clovernment resigna. Fage 12.-New York Quotations.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Page 5.-Governor of Macao enter Faze 13-Radio programmes.

tained at lunch. Training gallops. Page 14 and 15-Shipping news. Arrivals and Clearances. Direc- Services... General Page 6.The

Goering to make study in Aus- tria.

Page 7-Indian guards guilty of manslaughter. Major D. H Steers to leave shortly, Small- pox scourge probed.

U.S. REJECTS ·

SOVIET'S INVITATION

Royal Mail (last year's winner) 'looked perfectly fit and the field was bunched together at the barrier, where What Have You (Mages) gave some trouble. It was finally left at the start. As they raced Into the country. Airgead Slos, Lough Cottage, Blue Prince and Royal Danielli Washington, March 25. were the most prominent. Mr. Cordell Hull. Secretary of The rest of the field went away Page 16-Madame Chiang's el-State, stated today that the United together and looked like a squad forts to relieve child suffering. States had rejected the Soviet in-of cavalrý at full gallop. The flist Ladies' golf. Decrease in Cana-vitation to a conference of demo- and second fences were taken in da's defence estimates Thirty-cratic countries to discuss the great style but a couple of horses four Japanese planes lost. Latert general European situation fell at the third jump.

tory.

from the Valley,

(Reuter Bulletin).

(Continued on Page 16),

(one imported).

Week-End Race Selections

The following are the final selections for the week-end race meetings:-

HAPPY VALLEY

(BY LAST QUARTER ") RACE 1 (2 P.M.)

Bredon Lucky Lad Colorado Star

RACE 2 (2.30 PM) Contusion Bay Potentate

When he pointed out that every permanent settlement must be based on justice he expressed an idea we could wholeheartedly en- dome and which we wish would become the general trend in inter- national policy," says the paper.-

Reuter),

(See also Page 4 and 9)

BRITISH SHIPS

IN COLLISION IN DENSE FOG

London, March 25, While, summer-Hike, warm WCL- ther prevailed in London and the south of England, the Channel was covered, with such dense fog yet- terday that entire shipping came almost to a standstill...

KWANTI (BY"STEEPLE ")

:

1

RACE 1 (2,45 PM) Saltire...

2

Strathcarrick

3

Fabry

RACE 2

1

King's Worthy

.... 2

Estover

2

Honeymoon Eve

3

Ebony Idol

RAGE 3 (3 P.M.) · Discovery Bay Twilight Star

RACE 3

2

Rooifly

3

Jock. Scott Racing Strain Ike

1

2"

RACE 4 (3.30 PM.)

RACE 4

1

Araxy

1

2

Zero

3

Widnes

9

RACE 5 (4 P.M.)

RACE'S

Valorous

1

No Fear

1

Gold Coin Plain View

2

Magnolia

2

3

Double Chance

3

RACE 8 (4.30-P.M.) Lancashire Chips Electron Double FineKNO

2

Lancashire Lass

3

RACE 9 (6 PM)

RACE 1 (5 PM) Cape.Comorin

Bright View

1

1

King's Lead

2

take aboard 267 passengers America, owing to the fog.

2

Royal Consort

3

DAILY DOUBLE

RACE 8 (5.30 PİM)

and

Cape Comorin.

Rose Evelyn Desert Star Louis XIV

Fel Zing... Cuban Love:

Just In Time Humdrum Eve

Valorous

Two British steamers collided aff Shipswasta - Sands. One of the steamers was damaged consider- ably,

SEARCH FOR NORMANDIE The French Liner Normandie, an- choring off Southampton, could not

for

Two steamers searched for the Normandie for eight hours at night but were unable to locate the huge liner in. the fog.

The passengers had to travel to Plymouth to board the Normandie there - (Transocean),