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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

SCATHING

CRITICISM

OF

Chile Hands In Her

Resignation

CANNOT REMAIN MEMBER

IN THE PRESENT FORM

Geneva, May 15.

The withdrawal of Chile from the League of Nations provided the 'sensation of the concluding a ession of the League Council ou Saturday afternoon. Chile sprang this surprise on Geneva throagu its representative, Monsieur Edwards who then proceeded to reveal that Chile had had been deadly in earnest. In putting forward. Its demand for the reform of the League.

Addressing the Council on behalf of the Chillean Government he said that for two years Chile had been clamouring for a re-state- ment of the alms and objects of the League. It had pleaded for the reform of the Covenant but its plea had been persistently ignored.

The League Assembly had done | nothing in the Matter and even the Committee "ot Twenty-eight entrusted with the task of study ing the problem of reform of the Covenant had falled to produce any results. And now, declared M. Edwards, the League Council has declared itseli incompetent to take the matter up.

The Council's president had in timated his desire in his opening address to the present session, to have the matter of League reform referred to the September meeting of the League Assembly.

The question of the univer- sality of the League had been brought up as far back as 1919 but as it had not been achiev- ed every acilon of the League reform was exclusively a" mai- ter for the League Assembly. It was up to the League Coun- cit to arrive at a decision on this 'question and then get the

Assembly to ratify that decl- sion.

As the League Council had again intimated ita intention of seelving the problem, he was now instruct- ed to inform the Counch that Chile had decided to withdraw from the League. In doing so Child did not desire to indicate. that it had turned its back upon the principles of the League of Nations. Chile welcomed every international settlement and had always stood for international un- derstanding.

It regretted having to take this step and it intended to tontinue with its membership of the International Labour bureau and the Hague Court of Justice. It declined, how- ever, to belong to the League in its present form. If one day it became universal then Chile would be the last coun- try to hold aloof (Trans- ocean).

League Council Approves China Resolution

Geneva, May 15,

THE THE resolution drawn up by the special redaction Committee in connection with the appeal o the Chinese Government against aggression by the Japanese, under Articles Ten,, Eleven and Seventeen of the League Covenant was ap- proved by the Council in its Suturday evening session.

Dr. Wellington Koo..

he seeks sympathy.

CABLES

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

OUR CANDID "CAMERA

Snapshots taken at the Fourth Extra Race Meeting.

Bombing Of Italian Church In Chengchow Deliberate

STRONG PROTEST TO BE FILED WITH JAPANESE AUTHORITIES

Chengchow, May 15. Deliberate borbing of the Italian Catholic Church in Cheng. chow on May 13 by Japanese planes was charged by the pastor

the church.

AMOY FORTS FALL

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ANGLO-ITALIAN AGREEMENT

Italy's Intention Is To Respect It Scrupulously

Genoa, May 14. "We have not yet forgotten Sanctions," declared Signor Benito Mussolini today making his first speech since Herr Adolf Hitler's visit.

The anti-Fascists exploded in im- potent fury when he refused the proposal for joint action at the time of the anschluss, but since 1934 much water had flowed under

the bridge of the Tiber, Danube. Thames and even the Rhine.

"Stresa is dead and buried. Without Germany's loyal friendship we would never have been able to do what we have done.

"The collaboration of the Roman and German worlds is destined to leave its impression on the century. "Mr. Chamberlain's last speech was a recognition of the power of Italy. Our intention is to respect the Anglo-Italian Agreement soru- pulously."

II Duce referred cautiously to the Franco-Italian conversations, and said he did not know whether they would arrive at a conclusion. In the sphere of Spain, for example. they were on opposite sides of the barricade. "They desire a victory for Barcelona. We want a victory for Franco."

In conclusion, Signor Mussolini stated that in the case of an ideo- the logical war,

authoritarian

states will march solidly together.

(Reuter).

HERR HENLEIN'S

VISIT

(Continued from Page 1) Foreign Minister, Hodza, within the next ten days and that the statute of nationalities elaborat- ed by the Czechoslovak Govern- ment will in practice provide for the autonomy of the Sudeten Germans.

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MUSIC REVIEW

(Continued from Page 8) although "autonomy" itself will be avoided. Those who have ears to hear, let The paper belleves that, the Ger-them hear our clarion call to arms, man Government is willing to for the love of Art!

Moreover, he added. a map inconsent to any solution within the Mel

Poland's representative abstain-of ed from voting. The resolution.

Situated in a secluded part of the city. the church, he said. as it now stands. recommends.

an additional was easily distinguished from other structures. As as already reported, that mem-

precaution, two big Itallan flags, each about 30 square feet, and bers of the League should give effect to the recommenda- several smaller ones were spread on the compound. tions contained in the previous resolutions of the Assembly and the Council in this matter and to take into serious and sym- pathetic tonsideration any re- quests they may receive frora the Chinese Government in con- formity with the said resolutions. The Council expresses its sym- pathy with the Chinese in their heroic struggle for the main- tenance of their independence and territorial integrity threaten- ed by the Japanese invasion.

The Council recalls that the

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SERIOUS FOOD SITUATION IN KULANGSU

Amoy, May 15.

dicating the location of the church framework of the Czechoslovak had been sent to the Japanese Cnstitution on the condition that military authorities by the Italian the latter will be suitably raadined Consulate General in Hankow. (Transocean). Photographs of the church, as he

had also Informed, taken by Japanese planes.

was

been

Re belleved that the Japanese

the

GERMAN COMMENT

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unique.

We heard Jack Suiter

Shanghai Foreigners Anxiety

JJ

Lan Fang, the

WILKINSON AFFAIR the gentle impersonator of the

CAUSES CONCERN female bas graced our doors! We have the opportunity here of enjoy- ing real example of Chinese art.

Hankow, May 15. In his performance on Sunday

Anxiety is growing in diplo Berlin, May 15, night, "The King's Parting With His

circles in Shanghai brer Regarding the Statute of Na-Favourite." we have pantomime, matic tonalities in Czechoslovakia which music and dance. The orchestra the safety of foreign nationals in the result of the airmen must have known

13 now being prepared, the Voel- he had brought with him is modi- that city as well a location of the church

kischer Beobachter remarks that filed to sult the tastes of the Oc-alleged assault on Mr. E.6. Wikin- son, a prominent British resident,. in February last their planes few if certain reports that are cur ́cident.

by Japanese sentries. low over the church to distribute rent abroad may be believed the

The incident is generally "con- handbills.

Statute in question will contain fute solos with Lindsay Lafford.

sidered as having an injurious In addition. a Japanese broad-nothing beyond the codification of It was a refreshing treat! use to toxic gases is a method The forts at Amoy Island held

"PELLEGATTI AND ORE effect upon Anglo-Japanese re- out on Thursday until midday cast announcement in April stated the existing provisions concerning úl war condemned by International Law.

Pellegatti and Cre delighted us lations. establishments in Cheng- Addressing the Council, Dr. Wellington Koo, the chlet Chinese when they were captured by the that most of the important Chi-the minorities in that country.

The paper goes on to stress that

once more the other night. We Meanwhile, volumes of nese

Bombing of churches and other the this would not afford any solution uked Ore's own compositions which foreign property in North China melegate, said that it should remain anchored in the conscience Japanese. of the nations that China was the victim of aggression: Although smoke are visible in the eastern chow, except those

Italian Catholic Church, were of the problem since nothing he rendered on the piano. They by Japanese planes is also deeply China had looked to the League Council for aid of a practical sort, sections, which presumably issue

would be changed thereby, and-

were delightful. Ferhaps we may deplored. Though most of, the he accepted the resolution on behalf of his Government in the hope from burning villages. The fires bombed...

The pastor revealed that the moreover those provisions have hope to hear him play some of missionaries in charge of in Amoy city itself now appear to that it would contribute towards terminating the Far Eastern con-

had been constantly violated by the his Chinese and Macaense trans churches have been evacuated to have been" extinguished, but the Italian iliet.

of general destruction been telegraphically informed of the Czechoslovak Government.

criptions next time.

safe areas, many Chinese refugees must be terrific.

bombing and had been requested The minorities in Czechoslovakia, The musical settings for "now seeking shelter there have been On Friday morning Japanese te ale a strong protest with the says the paper, are not struggling white" were magnificent. We killed.--(Central News). warships, which hitherto have Japanese military authorities and for codification of their interior

were only a little disappointed in been lying off the outer harbour, to demand for adequate compen-rights "but for complete parity the type of voice they gave "Snow which presupposes complete sover White." We may be wrong, but it gradually advanced, shelling the sation.(Central News).

elgnty in their respective regions." sounded like a crooner trying to mainland fort which was finally captured by a Japanese landing

Nothing less, according to the pasing a classic, but, nevertheless, it

would satisfy the various was very pleasant. party. The Japanese warships",

minorities-(Transocean). are now lying off the inner har-

M. Georges Bonnet, France, then assured China of the ful- amount lest sympathy of France. China had proved itself worthy of the moral support of the League.

After reference to the part played by France in bringing re- lief to the refugees in China, he added that the French Govern- went felt especially impelled to combat the poison gas warfare In the Far East.

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Lord Halifax voted in favour of the resolution without reser- vations.

Poland's representative expres. sed himself as opposed to the formulation of the resolution, and the Soviet representative, M. Suritz, said his Government had looked for a more concrete re- solution but failing that he would vote in favour of it in order to lend forca to China's appeal... Dr. Wellington Koo then thanked the Council for the ex- presalons of sympathy.

RESIGNATION OF

LORD SWINTON

Spokesman for France

Georges Bonnet gives it.

ANOTHER BIG DONATION

At the London University Union dinner on Friday night it was announced that Lord Nuffield is towards the Lord Swinton, Secretary of State donating £59,000

London, May 15.

for Air since 1935, is reported to building of the Students'. Union hava resigned though this is at pre-of sent not confirmed.

London University, - says $ Reufer message.... –

bour, in which British and Ameri- can warships are stationed.

DESPERATE SITUATION The food situation in Kulangs. where the entire civil population is packed, is now growing desper- ate and urgent appeals for rice, beint real and vegetables are sent out. It is hoped that the estab- Kulangsu authorities can lish contact with the Japanese authorities sometime today with

a view to taking steps to relieve the refugee situation.

near

Consulate General

DEATH OF GENERAL

CABABELLAS:

Malaga, May 15. The death is announced here of General Cababellas, the first Presi- dent of the Nationalist Junta.----| (Reuter).

per

CANTON RECEPTION TO FOREIGNERS

Mayor Tsang Expresses Thanks For Help

Canton. May 15. Cordiality prevalled this after- noon when Mayor Tsang Yang-fu The second batch of 1,800 Amoy and concurrently. Commissioner of refugees arrived in Hong Kong Finance was at

MORE REFUGEES

ARRIVE

CHINESE

these

VICTORIES

(Continued from Page 1)

Some time ago we heard The Willow Song from Shakespeare's "Othello," set by Coleridge Taylor. This was featured in a picture called "Men are not Gods," It still uns into action, they subjected haunts us once in awhile and the city to a terride bombardment. absolutely thrilled us when we did

After making several breaches in hear it.

the city walls, they sent about 40 We could not attend the pre-anks rumbling into the town. The miere of The Firefly so we made Chinese first med anti-tank guns it a point to go to the second run. ånd. artillery but later charged We thoroughly enjoyed the whole with bayonets and hand-grenades. Sanguinary street fighting ensued Picture, especially the music. We thought the "Donkey Serenade" reception to

most attractive, especially the de- and continued today, and both

Meanwhile, Changchow is suf- yesterday aboard the ss. Anking, members, of the foreign.com tail of the little boy traipsing along sides have sustained heavy cama!---- fering intensive bombing almost states Central News. About 310 of munity. Gally. but details are impossible them are accommodated in the

state of confusion-Renter).

sent from Chaohsen · and other neighbouring points. (Central News).

Among the guests were familles in front of the mules playing his ties. Chinese reinforcements were to obtain owing to the general rang Wah Hospital and the rest of foreign residents, members of pipe.

Justice to in the houses of relatives and the Committee for friends...

China, the Rotary Club and mis- Interviewed, the arrivals säid sionary organisations. that there are still about 20,000 TE-

MASS EXODUS FROM

"AMOY Í LAND

Foodhow, May, 15.

High officials of the Canton fugees on Kulangay Island. Most Municipality, including Councillor

COTTON

TARIFFS

Cairo, May 15,

It is learned from an authorita- CHAN CHAI-TONG TO

ASSUME OFFICE of them are sleeping in the streets Lee Fong and Mr. Wilfred Ling Besides the refugees who cross-and have little to eat. Food supply English Secretary, assisted Mayor tive source that the Egyptian

Chungking, May 15. ed the strait to Kulang, 150,000 has become a very acute problem. Tsang in entertaining the foreign Government is ready to give the fullest consideration to the" re- For immediate rellef 1,000 kacks guests.

General Chan Chal-tong,, for- Chinese in Amoy have fled to

Mayor Trang made a brief presentations made by the British A further rift of £20.000 by Haicheng, Tungan, Txingklang of rics were shipped yesterday by The fact would not creaté a aur-

Kwangtung forces, arrived here prise in view of the severe criticism Lord Numeld to the Banbury and Lunki, on the Fukien coast, the Hong Kong Fukien Chamber of speech. In appreciation of foreign Government against the new merly commander-in-chief of the

help in reiter and foreign tariffs on British cotton goods. Commerce to Eulang.

Professor The British Ambassador today from Hankow by plane yesterday. of the Air Ministry's inefficient Hospital fund is also announced. after the fall of the city.

The authorities in these

An emergency conference was sympathy for Chins.

a long interview with the He will shortly assume his new handling of its branch of rearma-British Wireless),

tricts are devising measures for meanwhile called by the Chamber HC Brownell of Lingnan Univer- had ment, a question in which the Op

(Reuter).

News). with the tarifs, Honal), position has been engaged and with benchmen are disposed to agree-accommodation and relief (Cen-ot Commerce to discuss further sity suitably replied. (Interns Premier, presumably in connection post as state councillor (Central

relief measuTES.: tra) · News), whom a number of Government (Reuter).

·dis-