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NOT BINDING ON CHINA

International Law Expert Says Has No Legal Effect

CUSTOMS STAFF OPPOSITION

Hankow, May 5.

The Anglo-Japanese agreement in connection with the Chinese Customs Issue, recently concluded in Tokyo, is not legally binding on China, as any understanding reached between third countries affect- ing China's sovereignty has no legal effect upon her from the stand- point of International law, declared an expert of international law In an Interview with the Central News yesterday.

Wedding At Doorn

VIOLENCE IN SHANGHAI

Britain Making Representations

CZECH PROBLEM PUBLIC AUCTION.

WILL NOT GO

TO LEAGUE

Mr. Chamberlain's

Reply In Commons

the

London, May 5. London, May 6. The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Questioned in the House of Com-Chamberlain, speaking In mons, about complaints by British House of Commons declined the residents in the International suggestion made by the Conserva- Settlement in Shanghai that intive member, Mr. 8. V. T. Adams, cidents in volving violence by the that, the League of Nations should Japanese military authorities to be asked to mediate between the persons and property of foreigners Sudeten Germans and the Cze- were of frequent occurrence. Mr. choslovakian Government. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Mr. Chamberlain gave as his

Citing as a precedent, the agree ment reached between Soviet Russia and Japan conceming the transfer of Soviet rights in the Foreign Affairs, said his attention

to this Chinese Eastern Railway, he said had been drawn that the Chinese Government had plaint. then issued a statement refusing. His

Coin-

Ambassador Majesty's

道

reason his belief that intervention by the League of Nations would

act lead to any useful result Mr. Adams then asked whether

THE Underagned have received

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to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

FRIDAY, the 5th MAY, 1938

Commencing at 3.30. p.m.

At their SALES ROOM, DUDDELL STREET

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

Teakwood Bedroom, Diningrocin,

to recognise any legal effect of the Tokyo, who had instructions to

take up all these matters urgent-it was clear to the Prime Minister Drawingroom and Office Furniture, ly, had made energetic represen-that Czechoslovakia's independence tations to the Japanese Govern-would be definitely destroyed if ment-British Wireless).

one was to give way to Herr Hen- lein."

Anglo-Japanese

Ex-Kaiser's Grandson agreement,

In the present case, since the And Grand Duchess

agreement was reached without China's consent, Kyra

it was to be considered as an in Amsterdam, May 5. fringement upon her sovereignty,Į The religious wedding ceremony though Great Britain had declared

Louls at Prince

of that was intended to regulate Ferdinand Hohenzollern, second son of the Customs matters in areas occupied Japanese forces during the German ex-Crown Prince, and the by Grand Duchess Kyra of Russia, period of hostilities.

In the present circumstances the took place in the grand. hall of Chateau of Doorn at noon yester- Chinese Government, stated the day."

expert, should reiterate her at Besides the near relatives of the titude to uphold the integrity of couple other guests were present the Chinese Customs Administra- including Crown Princess Julianation and request Great Britain to of Holland and her consort, Prince continue to respect such integrity. Bernhard, the Royal Commissar of

(Central News). the Province of Outrecht and the Burgomaster of Doorn.

STAFF OBEYS CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

After the "solemnisation of the marriage the wedding breakfast

Chinese and foreign members of took place at the Chateau when the ex-Kaiser delivered a speech the Chinese Maritime Customs wishing the young couple hap-staft in Shanghai will only take

örders from the Central Governi piness in their married life; "

The festivites were of simple ment and will strongly oppose the character, according to the state- changing of the National flar on ments made at the Chateau The top of the Customs House, accord- Grand Duchess wore the wedding ing to a special dispatch received dress of her Imperial grandmother by the Lih Pao, Hong Kong. while the Prince was in the uni-

This is the keynote of an inter- form of the German Air Force,view given by a responsible official of the Shanghai Customs, who Transocean).

added that the existing tarif rates

RUMANIA AND could not be altered without the

MINORITIES

Bucharest,, May 5. King Carol has decreed the re- Minorities the Organisation, et Oce...

Function of the Office will be to supervise application of. adminis- trative and legislative measures in connection with minorities and to propose solution for minority pro- blems.

full consent and approval of the Central Government.

BRITISH ARMS:

*TO CHINA

Mr. Chamberlain said that might or might not be true but did not

affect his answer.

London, May 5. TO & further question 2.5 to The total value of arms, amm-whether he was convinced that nition and military and naval Berlin really wished a peaceful and of the stores exported from the United reasonable settlement

German Kingdom to China between Jane Sudeten

question. Mr. 1 last and the end of March was Chamberlain did not reply. £204,908,-(British Wireless).

(Transocean).

DALADIER TAKES STEPS TO PROTECT FRANC Reaffirms Attachment To Tripartite Agreement

Paris, May 3.

In a broadcast speech last night, the Prime Minister, M. Edouard Daladier, announced devaluation of French currency..

Since M. Daladier several times emphasised that in futurs the French business world and subscribers to the forthcoming national defence loan had to be protected against further depreciation of the 'eurrency, the revaluation now announced appears to bear the char- acter of permanent stabilization (Transocean), ·"

STIRRING ADDRESS

Paris, May 4. Premier Dalädier, in a radio broadcast tonight, alluded to the settlement of labour disputes, and big strikes in France through the goodwill of the workers.

balance is impoverishing us and [our production figures are huml- Hating for the French people. Our economy has drained its life-blood.

"The state of the budget is in- evitably unbalanced, and Treasury employers and needs are draining national sav

ings, lowering public credit, drying up private credit and menacing the credit of our currency."

CUSTOM'S HISTURY The official declared that the Shanghai Customs has had a his-

M. Daladier said that France's try of 98 years, and the super-second problem was an external

Intendent of Customs holds merely

the

Carpets, Rugs, Cutlery, Porcelain and Class Ware, Pictures Orna- menta, E. P. and Brass Ware, Gramophones, and Records, Clocks, Books, Electric Table Fans' and Lamps, etc., etc.

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2 Electric Befrigerators

KelvinatorTM

2 Electric Refrigerators.

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1 Table Golf”

1′′ Teakwood · Bedroom

Suite

On VIEW from THURSDAY, the 5th MAT, 1938.

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

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AUCTIONEERS.

He had therefore decided to PUBLIC AUCTION

TO PROTECT CURRENCY M. Daladier emphasised an honourary position and has no one and arose from the divisions of

necessity of fixing a monetary was unceasingly arming. power to Interfere with the inter-Europe which, instead of uniting. nal operations of the administra-

Painting "E

situation level which would finally shelter grave tion..

which could not be allowed to con- the frans from the attacks launch- A new chief of the Office wil The Shanghai Customs will hot tinue," the Premier said: "I wanted against it for several years. be appointed with the title of change ita present system, and the to tell the country the truth,

franc on a basis General Commissioner for Minori-Inspectorate-General of Customs which is that our economy and stabilise the tles. He will be under the direct will continue to maintain the in-hard-hit legitimate profits are where it could be effectively de- control of the Premier,-(Reuter). tegrity of the Chinese Maritime tending to disappear and short ended.

This decision had been taken THE Undersigned have received Customs administration, he further time unemployment is increasing

instructions the

framework of the stated.--(Centrai News),

throughout the state. Our trade within

Three-Power Agreement, to which the French Government remained closely attached.

ILL-TREATMENT OF BRITISH JEWS

London, May 5. Questioned on the alleged UT-I treatment of British subjects of Jewish race in Vienna, Mr. RA. Butler, Under-Secretary for For- Leign Affairs, told the House of Commons that His Majesty's Gov- ernment had taken action in alli cases in which they considered it practical to do so.(British Wire- less).

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ANXIOUS NOTE BENEATH ROME REASSURANCES

Mussolini-Hitler Parley Causes Speculation

Rome, May 5.

At the conclusion of his broad- cast he urged that the country's savings could be invested in na-.. tional currency not only without the fear of new devaluation but also with the hope of a possible increased value of the franc.- (Reuter).

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SATURDAY, the 7th MAY, 1938

Commencing at 18.30 a.m.

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CABINET COUNCIL

Paris, May 5, An unexpected meeting of the Cabinet was called this morning! A QUANTITY OF SHOP FITTINGS, and it is understood that the No weakening of the Rome-Berlin Axis has been revealed in con- tripartite monetary agreement was versations between Signor Benito Mussolini and Herr Adolf Hitler, discussed. It is believed modifica according to officials of both sides. A somewhat anxious note, how- tion of the agreement was consi-

Very Fine Metal Frame Ginas ever. may be discerned in this reamurance.

dered, and if conversations which While Italians as a whole received the news of the anschluss the British and French Ambassa Showcases, and Stands, Shop Fit between Austris, and Germany with alarm, well-informed Italian dors are at present holding intings Ceiling and Table Fans quarters claim it has not diminished the strategical position on the Washington are concluded antis- Desks, Tables, Chairs, Brenner Pass, especially if Herr Hitler keeps his word and does not factorily, a big rench national Clock and Sundries. fortify the Austrian side of the frontier,

defence loan will be launched simultaneously with a declaration by the signatories of the tripartite agreement.CReuter), V

178 TO THE POUND“, –

Paris, May 5.

It is understood that the new rate of the franc will be between

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German circles do not admit that with a steel helmet on its head to the problem of the Budeten Ger- ask for Italy's acquiescence to any mans in Czechoslovakia has been German plan in Central Europe. discussed between the two dicta- There is no confirmation of the tors. except purely In a consulta- rumour that German demands for tive sense, and declare this matter colonies are also being discussed does not concern any country out- and the subject is scrupulously 177 and 178 to the pound sterling. side Czechoslovakia and Germany, ignored by the Italian prest

It is believed, however, that HITLER, FOR NAPLES · Signor Mussolini, while prepared to Herr Hitler is journeying by adopt eventually a policy of special train to Naples in order to neutrality toward moderate Gerwitness a naval revew. He was that the United States. Britain and duced considerable nervousness in man claims, will lead his diplo-seen off by signor Mussolini

(Router). (low, de fra de angun

LAMMERT BROS. WASHINGTON STATEMENTU SANGAUCTIONEERS.

Washington, May 5.

After making the announcement

France had decided to continue the the Exchange Market this after- matic support to the Britain and Before Hitler's departure the tripazite monetary agreement, the noon, prior to the French Frime France in. their attempt to are two Dictators dined with King Secretary of Treasury, Mr. Henry Minister's stabilisation statment. range,a modus vivendi which will Victor: Emmanuele at the Palace. Morgenthan, salt, “We feel that The American dollar and the postpone. If it will not sol, the where the King and the Fuehrer what the French Tressury proposes | majority of European currencies issue.

proposed each other's health,

de, comes within the spirit of encountered fairly heavy selling ITALY'S HAND STRENGTHENED The friendship of our people Is the tri

Egreement.(Reu- pressure, busy It is pointed out that events since not only a pledge of security but for) the last meeting of the dictators also a strong guarantee of peac

have strengthened

and instead. óf Italy-

many ́hat in hand, so

to ask for support in the, vaneza, Germany, has now

said: Hery Hitleri var

Our friendship is knd will be

peace.

W LONDON NERVOUSNESS

Unconfirmed, rumours Im

of pending devaluation of the French

oficer declared therine and the

On the other hand, bullion brokers reported a keen -demand for gold. It is estimated", that nearly £1,000,000 worth of gold has been acquired by Continentalər. buyers since the oficial fixin' at

tain other major currencies, in-prises up to 1391471/24/=(Reuter)