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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

CABLES

VITAL MORAL ISSUES ARE STRESSED BY

MADAME CHIANG

TEACHINGS OF THE NEW

1.

LIFE MOVEMENT

CHINA FINDING HER SOUL

Hankow, May 6.

Hope that those who have spent hours in discussing leader- ship, religion and democracy will also keep in mind the vital moral Issues which necessarily must be considered if the peaceful future of America and other democracies is to be ensured was expressed by Madame Chiang Kai-shek, in a broadcast speech to the 15th Na tional Convention of the Young Women's Christian Association in. Columbus, recently.

law as

and not masters of the people. Madame Chiang..sald in part: While you of the west regard Thus we develop loyalty and ad-

a sufficiently potent in-ministrative Integrity. strument to regulate human con- We de- duct, we of China do not. pend upon moralism rather than upon legalism. We are. therefore applying moralism to the

of

In short, we began to kindle anew all the democratic instincts which Our people have always possessed, when Japan began her

Invasion we were in the process of preparing the people to govern themselves through parliamentary rule, so that they could eventually enjoy the full privileges of citizen- ship and all that they mean in liberty of speech, action, and self- cxpression.

Cally Ives of the people by sys- tematized instruction, in which task members of the Young We "men's Christian Association

China also participate. They work through the New Life Movement, inculcating practical respect for the cleanliness of mind, conduct and action, as well as cleanliness of

In fact, we aimed at possessing body, habitation, and general en-In China in due course, what "1 vironment.

We teach the people their res- ponsibilities as citizens, as well as their rights, and

We teach the officials that they are the servants

SHAMEEN FIRE

Canton, May 6. Sleepy Shameen was awakened early this morning by the shrieking sirens of fire engines. The popa- lace awoke to witness what the old stagers state to be the first Bre in the British Concession in thirty years.

The fire broke out in the top storey kitchen of a flat in Arnold Building. The fire was put under control after two hours.--(Reuter),

heard a statesman recently claim the advanced democratic nations possess, namely, just as much freċ- dom and protection for the minor- ity of one as are enjoyed by the big majoritter in houses of legis- lature.

NATIONAL EMANCIPATION

718-

We were well on the march to- ward national emancipation from ancient inhibitions; toward tional reconstruction and spiritual consciousness, when the Japanese descended upon

113 with their

wrathru: intention to reduce us to slavery by means of this "unde- clared war." It was, in fact, he- cause of our rapid advancement toward social and national re- birth, as much as for possession of our economić wealth and territory. that Japan hastened to try to destroy us as a nation. That will

CORRESPONDENCE be impossible, of course, because

TSUI WAI-PUI CORRECTS STATEMENT

[The Editor, The Hong Kong Dally Press]

the "influence of the discovery of the strength that unliy gave us and the effects of the teachings of the New Life Movement grow,

every day. And more, stronger because China is, at last, anding her soul.

So apparent is this becoming | Sir-Re your report on the Open that a foreign friend, just out from Singles Finals of the Colony today | Germany, told me with some sur- under "New Tennis Champion:" prise only a few days ago, that ne It was reported that in answer noticed a significant calm con- to Mr. D. Rumjahn's "Too good,fidence and moral force in the Taul, you were too good" I was pur- very atmosphere here which was ported to have replied; "Yes, but I singularly absent in other coun- never did so much running before."tries which he had retently visited.

BOMBING OF

VALENCIA

Causes Fire To French Ship

Madrid. May 6.

A. French steamer was reported

to have caught fire when Valencia was bombed by Insurgent aircraft later yesterday. The vessel was towed out of the danger zone.

Fifteen people were killed and 13 were wounded, while 20 houses were destroyed, in the course of Cardinal Th. Innitzer, the Aren-the second air raid yesterday.——— bishop in Vienna.

(Reuter)

DEFLECTION OF GENERAL YEN HSI-SHAN SCOUTED

Japanese Newspaper Report

Described As Fantastic

Hankow, May 6

A Chinese Government spokesman today dismissed as" "out-. rageous" the report of the Peiping correspondent of the Japanese newspaper, Yomiuri Shimbun, that General Yen Hsi-ahan has made overtures to the Japanese for surrender. The spokesman" painted eat that the Chinese Government received daily reports from Gen- oral Yen.

Japanese Pacifists Arrested

Hankow, May 6. Charged with engaging in anti-war activities, four Japan- ese were arrested in the East Asla Hotel in Nanking Road on Wednesday by Japanese gen- darmes accompanied by Inter- national Settlement police.

Two. pistols and a big bundle of anti-war literature seized in their room.➡(Central News).

JUBILEE

were

HANDICAP

Probable Jockeys And Starters

At

1. General Yen had recently be- come most. optimistic because, after one month of hard fighting, Chinese forces in Shans had Anally succeeded in clearing the eastern and western sections of the province of "Japanese troops.

The Chinese, he said, have forced back the Japanese to a narrow line alone the Tungpu Railway, and General Yen report- jed that owing to persistent at- tacks by his troops the Japanese are not even able to defend the railway line and have been forced to hold on to isolated cities.

The spokesman Anally described the Yomiuri's "fantastic" report as an indication of the "desperate' position of the

Japanese in Shansi."—(Reuter)"

BACK FROM SHANGHAI

HO KA-LAU" ON BUSINESS TRIP.

LODUON,, Niży 0. Probable starters and jockeys

Ho Ka-iau, tormer Hong Kong for the Jubilee Handicap are follows:-

Interport tennis player, who cap- Daytona (Beary), Monument sained the Colony team which The Hour (E. beat Handl and Saigon players in (Pat Beasley), Smith), Mansur (Carsiake). St an Interport in 1934, has return- This statement, particularly the I explained to him that the Magnus (Perryman), Noble. Turked to Hong Kong from Shanghal "Yes," is erroneous, and though it phenomenon was due to the fact (Lowrey), Magnet: Gordon Rwhere he is in business. He does scems harmless yet It certainly re- that what was happening in China charda), Battle Song (Gethin), not know, however, how long he flects on my reputation as a sports- was not a mere war between two San Salvo (Strett). Noble King (D.

will be here. man.. "I would therefore be great-countries, but was a desperate Smith), Zaimia (Westen), Carioca ly obliged if you will rectify this struggle between right and wrong. (Burdock, Path of Peace and matter in your text publication. between democratic ideals and Rodeo Second-(Reuter).

My actual reply to Mr. Rumjahn autocracy at its worst; that our was that I was lucky to win. I people, despite the horrors that

am sure Mr. Rumjaho would glad they are suffering have unshakable

ly testify to this should he be cali-

upon to do so. Thanking you

assistance.

and

NEW G.O.C.

abiding confidence in our final victory, and are fortified in

(Continue from Page 1) for your kind their resistance by their firm and

resolute faith

the moral

Born in 1888, Brigadier Grasett righteousness of our cause.—(Cen-has been Brigadier, General Staf. tral News).

North Command, since 1937,

TSUI WAI PUI

Hong Kong, May 6,

in

Chinese Statement On Customs Issue

Hankow, May 6.

Apropos the Anglo-Japanese Customs. Agreement, a high official In a statement last night declared that the Chinese Government legally would not in the least be bound by the terms of the arrange- ments.

The Chinese Government, he

said, reserves all rights concern TYPHOON HAVOC

existing conditions of the Chinese Maritime Customs and would take whatever action it deems fit -

The official made khown the fact that the Chinese Government regrets very much the tentative arrangement concluded between Great Britain and Japan.

The National Government can-

AT SWATOW

Over 200 People Killed

Swatow, May 6.....

Ho Ka-lau not only played re- gularly in the Chinese Recreation Club senior league teams, but was a leading competitor In the Colony championships. He was runner-up in the doubles championship with Paul Kong in 1930 and again with W. C. Hung in 1935.

He reached the semi-final of the singles championship a num Heber of tithes, his most historic entered the Royal Engineers in match being against Tam. Yoc- 1909 and served in the European fong in 1934, waen they played War. He was educated at Upper three times before a result could Canada College, Toronto, and be reached, and even then Ho was Royal Military College, Kingston.

beaten only because he was at- Major-General Bartholomew has tacked with cramp and could not

continue.

been G.O.C. British Troops in China since 1935. Prior to coming here he was Inspector of“. Royal

He said that he had not played Artillery, War Office, from 1933 to a great deal of termis recently, 1925. Born in 1878, Major-General although he had, for two years, Bartholomew WER educated at assisted a Chinese team to Marlborough and Trinity College. | the Shanghal senior league...

·Oxford," and entered the Royal

Artillery in 1000. He served in

Major-General. Bartholomew

win

FAREWELL DINNER

to the King from 1931 to now is The 1938 Graduating Cipas of Vice-Patron of the Hong Kong 81 Stephen's College were hosts: Rifle Association: Honorary Prest to a gathering of guests and past dent of the Boldiers Club and students at a Farewell Dinner Vice-President of the Hong Kong held in the Jacobean Room of the

Philharmonic, Society, ".

CZECHS REPLY TO POLISH PROTEST

Warsaw, May 6. The Czechoslovakian Govern- ment, in a note to Poland, pro- mises to quidate Communist the Czech-Polish

not but point out, he stated, that Over one hundred boats cap- the agreement tends to Jeopardizesized in the typhoon which struck the position of the Customs. as a this area on May 3, and over two security, as it slogies out particu- hundred people were killed and in- 1a obligations for favoured treat-jured in various districts around ment and omits mentioning others, here.

The counties affected are Yew activities including internal loans.

In conclusion, the oficial ex-ping. Chinghai, Chaoyang and frontier: pressed the fear that after all, Walley. Trees in these places The note is in reply to a memor never faith were uprooted, and telephone and andum from Poland alleging that the Japanese may fully observe the terms of the telegraph wires were blown down. Communists in Czechoslovakia were

The disaster is the most serious propagandising against – Polan agreement and treat it as a mere scrap of paper as is with numerous in this neighbourhood for many by means of newspaperi

pamphlets--(Bauter) previous cases(Central News) years.(International),

Hong Kong Hotel last night,"ic

Amongst those present were the Rev. and Mrs E. W. L. Martin, Mr. J. Gaunt, Mr. H. J. G. Asche, Mr. N. H Wong and other members of the School staff

Mr Mani Phandu Charatula Dreaded,

The Principal proposed a toast to HM King George VI and the President of the Chinese Republic The Chalmen proposed a toast H34 The King of Siam and, in" tonst_was "proposed members of the

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HOME CRICKET RESULTS

MANY CENTURIES REGISTERED

Australians Beat Oxford By An Innings

London, May 6.

The following are the results of Home cricket matches concluded today:-

At Oxford, the Australians de- feated Oxford University by an innings and 487 runs.

'Australia:—879 for 7 wickets de-

clared.

Oxford;--117 and 75 (I O'B. Fleetwood-Smith 4 for 31, Ward 3 for 18). Walker, the Australlan wicket-keeper injured his left

C. W. Walker, the Australian wicket-keeper, who has injured

"his hand.

batsmen.

"Burrey:--67 (Stephenson 6, for 41) and 460 (Gregory 130, Barling 129

112,

At Manchester, Lancashire beat Worcestershire by ten wickets. Worcester:-342 (Martin Pollard 6 for 69) and 143,,

Lancashire 468 (Iddon 185) and 18 for no wickets,

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SINO-BRITISH

CULTURAL ASSOCIATION IS FORMED

Inaugural Meeting Held At

The University

At a largely attended meeting held at the Hong Kong University yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Selwyn-Clarke, wife of the Hon. Dr. P. 8. Selwyn-Clarke, proposed the establishment of a local branch of the Sino-British Cultural Association. The motion "was unanimously ap- proved and the organisation was formed, to be affiliated with the Central Association formiertz in Nanking -

“Mr. D. J. Bloss, Vice-Chancellor of

ACTIVITIES

the University, who presided, gave | Dr. 8. W. Tso proposed that the a brief outline of the principles of activities of the Association be es the Association.

Miss S. C. Chang, a member of the Standing Committee of the mother organisation, gave a report of the activities of the Nanking Association.

The speaker said:----

follows:-

To introduce Chinese scientists and savants to Hong Kong.

To pablish pamphlets and other documents relating to Sino-British cultural relations.

To guide and advise Chinese The Sino Cultural Association going to Great Britain for study. was organised in the summer of investigation, or travel.

creased to 100....

1933 in Manking. Its object is 10 To receive and entertain, Britiske hand yesterday and did not play promote goodwill and cultural re- coming to China for study, in today. Fingleton deputised behind lations between the peoples of vestigation, or travel. the sticks and stumped three Great Britain and China. The To convene meetings that will: Association began with a member-promote the friendship between At Lard's, the MC.C. defeated ship of 40 members, half of whom British and Chinese peoples. Surrey by Ave runs.

were. Chinese and half · British. M.C.C.-196 (Wyatt 88 not out. The following year at the annual Mr. Walter Henming Chan, at

SOCIAL SIDE Brown for 82) and 336 (Edrich meeting the membership had in- the conclusion of the meeting, said 115, Compton 100).

that never before in the history BOXER FUND GRANT of the Orient had the relations. The British Boxer Indemnity between China and Britain been Fund made a grant of $20,000 to closer than they were today. Durin wards the $34.000 required for the He expressed the hope that the building of the Clubhouse. The newly-organised" association would balance of $14,000 was a donation concentrate on the social side of from the Chinese Government. For Sino-British relations, as well as the upkeep of the Clubhouse the on the business view. He hoped. Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave that residents in Hong Kong. Sussex beat Somerset by eight

whether Britons or Chinese, would wickets in their County Chama monthly allowance of $200.

The activities of the association Invité one another to their clubs plonship match which was brought were first to invite British scient and houses for friendly gathering

a conclusion today. Somerset scored 240 (Gimblettists and men of learning to China and thus promote closer friend- 91: Jim Cornford 6 for 47) and 221. The second motive of the club He said that he observed that: repiled with 277 and 189 for 2 to receive and entertain Bri" there was a tendency for British- (Cornford, 7 for 75) and Busser

Yorkshire beat Cambridge by antish coming to China for study, in people not to me up with the

Chinese and the latter had corner innings and 105 runs, Yorkshire vestigation, or travel, don made 540-(Hatton 180, Mitchell At the present time the Asso-ed themselves from their British 100) and Cambridge scored 254 Station is trying to carry on its menda. He added that the new-

activities at Hankow Ch

born association would rahedy, the- and 171 (Verity 7 for 39)

situation 450R, AN

(Reuter),

£400,000 FOR ARMS

London, May 6. The papers announced today that 400,000 providing for the delivery of 5,000 light machine-guns

of the Bren tape have been placed by the British Army authorities with several armaments arms and that a further contract, wil follow In due cours

(Transocean).

ag lecturers,

NEW BRITISH NAVAL BASE

Ven Londen, May

A new British naval base is to be established, st: Kathia- warin in the State-of Jona-

Coces

and is

(Trans

TEMPORARY: DOMETTIER

temporary/commisten:"was

| formed - to: cover'? the foundation: work of the new branch in Hong Kong comprised, Mr. D. J. Bloss, Bishop R. O, Ball, Mr. P. 8. Cassidy, Mr Selwyn-Clarke, Hon. MY, R. A C. North Dr. 6. W. Tao Miss BC Chang, Hon. Mr. ME Lo, Mr. H. B. Mok, Mr. Li Shen- wu, Profesor Hau Ti-than and. Hon. Mr. Sidney Caine.