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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

IMPORTANT STATEMENT HOUSE OF COMMONS

German Government Not

CABLES

ป

ON COLONIES MADE IN

ITALIAN ENVOY || RESIGNATION of

ENTERTAINED ·

Fit To Be Trusted With Guest Of "Mayor"

Fate Of A Backward Race

BRITAIN'S

Of Shanghai

Shanghai. Dec. 8, Marquis de Mardo Tailani, new Italian Ambassador to China, who' arrived in Shanghai several weeks

POLICY DISCUSSED IN Tago, en route to Chungking to pre- LABOUR MOTION DEBATE

sent hi credentials, was the guest

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of honour last night at a dinner

London, December 8. BRITAIN'S COLONIAL POLICY was discussed in the House of Commons yesterday evening. when, Mr. Noel-Baker (Lab.) recalled the "brutal frankness" of Herr Hitler's claim that the former Ger- man colonies should be returned.

The clalm, made at "Munich shortly after the Four-Power Conference, was that the colonies must be returned without ex- ception, without conditions, without a mandate system, and without delay.

By Article 119 of the Versailles Treaty, Germany renounced all her rights and titles over her former overscan possessions, and in Jaw, that article was absolutely decisive.

The

rulers of Germany and Mr. Nool-Baker's notion was, de Italy were artifletally increasing teated by 253 votes to 127, and the the populations of their countries Conservative amendment was talki to increase man-power which theyed out. hope to use in future wars,

NATIVE WELFARE .. The speaker said that Hitler's Alluding to Mr. Noel-Baker's racial theories showed that his resolution referring to the welfare Government was not fit to be of the native inhabitants, Mr. trusted with the fate of a back-, MacDonald asked why the natives ward people. His treatment of the exclusively... Jews showed what inferior subject

races must expect from his hands "With Hitler in Tanganyika or the West Coast of Africa to-day, it would make Africa what Europe is to-day, a volcano of fear, tur moil and unrest, and would start forming great black armies by which the whole history of the continent might be changed." de- clared Mr. Noel-Baker.

on

UNCERTAINTY MUST BE

"REMOVED

An

important statement colonies was made by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for Colonies arid Dominions. replying to the debate motion by Mr. Noel-Baker. Mr. MacDonald emphasised the uncertainty created in the colonies ard mandated territories by the ..demands now being made regard- ing them. and that uncertainty must be removed.

MR. KAWAGOE

Tokyo, Dec. 8.

Mr. Shigera Kawagoe, no- minally Japanese Ambassador to China, resigned to-day on

account of poor health. Mr.

· Kawagoe - returned to Japan 'from China in January. Mr. Arita, Foreign Minister, an- nounced that no new Am- bassador to China will be ap-. pointed until the new "Cen- tral Government" is organised by Japan.--Reuter...

BANKRUPTCY

PETITION REFUSED

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you about those liabilities amount- ing to approximately $17,300. You made out these figures recently?— Yes.

Did you include in these figures the costs owing to the Hongkong Tramways?-I have.

The Local Printing Press, you qwed them some money and got

given by "Mayor" Fu Hsiao-en of BUKHARIN TRIAL my client to guarantee you? Yes. the Japanese fostered "city gov- ernment" of Greater Shanghai›at the Rokusan Gardens, Hongkew.

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RECALLED

Nikolai Yezhov "Resigns

The communique mentions no reason for the resignation but it is

Have you ever pald Mr. Tobias anything? No.

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RADIO PROGRAMMES

(Continued from Para 3)

How much do you owe him now?—I don't know the exact figure, but approximately $2,300.

It seems to me that you made it

p.m. Reuter wad Rugby 1 2. p.m. London Relay--Food for a practice to get people to guaran- Press, Weather Forecast" and An- Thought'. tee you.

You know that Mr. | nouncements.

Three short talks on matters of Tobias was sued under this 1.40 p.m. Bizet-Symphony No. 1 topical interest. guarantee and had to pay the In C Major.

9.20 p.m. Songs by Dennis Noble money?—Yes."

London Played by the

Phil-(Baritone). harmonic Orchestra cond, by Wal- Famous Ballads By Frederick ter Goehr.

Weatherley. Intro: The Midship mite (Adams); Mountain Lovers

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"DIDN'T PAY"

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2.15 p.m. Close down.

Officials of the Italian Embassy when approached by reporters to- day emphatically denied that the Ambassador made a speech at the party. They said, "He made no

Moscow, Dec. 8. declaration, no statement and no A communique announces the speech at the party."

resignation of M. Nikolai Yezhov, Home Afairs Commissar. M. Yez- When asked when the Ambassa-hoy remains Commissar for Water dor is leaving "for Chungking to

Transport present his credentials, an official

And when he applied to you. you didn't pay him and he had to said. "I don't know." The same

issue a writ, against you?—Yes.

6 p.m. Relay of the Dance Or(Squire); The Veteran's Song | answer was given to a" question

chestra from the Roof Garden of Adonis); Friend o' mine (Suuder- whether the Ambassador was plan-ellered to be due to 11-health. It

Mr. Tobias, to oblige you. agreed the Hongkong Hotel. will be recalled that during the to take instalments of $20

son) and others with Orchestra ning a trip to Nanking.

famous Bukharin trial M. Yez-month?--Yes.

(a) Kalua, Heaven of the Seven and Chortis,." Meanwhile Chinese circles. at-hov's predecessor, M. Yagoda, con-

Seas, (b) Bob White; (c) Bewilder- 9.30 p.m. London Relay Tho And yet you did not pay any ed; (d) Embassy Stomp.

News. tach importance to the Italian en- fessed that he tried to assassinate instalments since December, 1938?

6.14 p.m. Record: Dipsomania;· 3.50 p.m. Elsie Carlisle (Vocal) voy's delay to present his creden. M. Yezhov by spraying poisonous No. tials while accepting an invitation | fumes in his office.

Mood Ruby (len Fills)--Spanish and Sandy Powell (Comedian). About these free tiffins you "Electric" Guitar Solo According to medical experts M. mentioned lust now did you go Fills.

by Len Sandy's Own Broadcasting Sta- to attend a party given by an off-

tion-Humorous Sketch - Sandy clal of the "Government" opposed Yagoda succeeded in permanently alone? No, I sometimes went with

6.21 pm. (a) Where are you; (b) Powell (Comedian); Eisle Carlisle to that to which he is accredited, undermining M. Yezhov. M. Yez-my daughter.

Kitchymiboko; (e) Love 18 a Medley. Intro: Gertie, the girl-with and recall a recent report that thehov's successor, M. Lavrenti Pav

merry-go-round: (d) Waddlin" at the gong: Home, James, and don't anti-Comintern Pact Powers are lovich, who went to Moscow last

the Waldori,

spare the horses; No, No, a thou- planning to extend diplomatic re-summer to prepare for his present

the new

p.m. Records: "federal post, was previously Secretary of cognition to

Serenata sand times no; Dirty hands, dirty government" of China the inau- the Trans-Caucasian Communist

(Malats, arr. Rudd) Castanets race: Little chap with "big ideas; His Lordship: I understand that Solo, by "La Argentina with Or- Little man, you've had a busy day. "We must foster their material guration of which has been so far Party and was virtual ruler of

you do admit that you concealed | chestra; Schubert Time M. well-being and see they get "fair unsuccessful owing to Marshal Wu Trans-Caucasus.

(arr.-Elsle Carlisle (Vocal) with Orch.; Pavlovich

Landauer); Waltz Sandy Goes Fishing-Humorous play economically. We must bring Fed-fu's refusal to accept the pre- like M. Stalin, is a native of Geor- the true state of affairs from the Rawicz, and

representative of John Dickinson Memories

From Vienna gla.-Reuter. them the benefits of modern medi-, sidency,--Reuter.

(arr. Sketch-Bandy Powell assisted by & Co. in 1933 because you realized Rawics and Landauer)-Plano Duet Little Peggy, cal science so, that they will enjoy ¦

quite well that, if you disclosed by Rawicz and Landauer.

10.10 p.m. A Bollington" at the always more abundant health.”

them, the transaction would not Educatich

6.44 p.m. (3) Carelessly. (b) Organ.. of natives was of growing concern

go through?--Yes.

Mamma, that moon is here again; to British ad-.

Escapada (A Mexican Elopement ministrations and voluntary or-

(0) Am I In Love? (d) College-Phillips); Speak To Me Of Love ganisations in the Colonial Empire.

Swing.

(Lenoir); Lionel Monckton Melo- The great purpose of the British Empire was the gradual spread of freedom amongst all His Majesty's : FRANCE · subjects all over the world.

He pointed out that there were other Inhabitants, European. In dians. Arabs and others, and said that a more accurate, statement would be that the primary purpose of colonial policy was the welfare of all inhabitants in colonial ter- ritories.

The evolutionary process of the spread of freedom was proceeding all the time inside the Colonial

"For that purpose I have only to Empire.-Reuter. state a simple fact. I do not be- lieve there is to-day, any section

in this country which is disposed

UNANIMOUS INTEREST

London, Déc, 8.

Unanimous interest though not

to hand over to any other, country unanimous views are expressed in the Care of any territories or. the British press on Mr. Mac- peoples for whose government we Donald's colonial statement. are responsible, either

'colonial or mandatory

Cheers).

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ex.

prove of the unequivocal and em-

IN THE

WORLD'S

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NEWS

for protection by covenants of a further 514 acres of the famous Dovedale district.

The Regent Prince Paul of Yugoslavia who arrived in Paris on Wednesday from London had a

A housing plan estimated to lengthy conversation with M. cost £12,500,000 was adopted by Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, in the Yugoslav Legation. Earlier in day Prince Paul lunched with President Lebrun.

BRITAIN

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The "Daily Telegraph" says that Power. public opinion in Britain" without

The King dined privately with Lord Baldwin on Wednesday night. respect to party "will heartily ap-It is understood the dinner party phatic declaration" which the pa-casion for His Majesty to meet was arranged to provide an oc- per thinks should end the uncer some leading opposition members tainty about the attitude and in-

of Parliament with whom he was tentions of the "British Govern-

hitherto unacquainted. ment."..

"That view has been pressed in every part of the House, and is shared by the Government.”

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country.

the

And your wife, whom you alleged was the owner of the Harris Book- shop. did she get any free meals for her magazines?--No.

6.35

7. p.m. Closing local Stock Quo- ¡dies (arr. Stanford Robinson): tations.

Sally Irene And Mary"-Selection with Anton and the Paramount Theatre Orch

7.02 pm. Sea Shanties.

J

A Dollar And A Half A Day: The Hog's Eye Man (arr. Terra); One 10.23 pm Loudon Relay-Muste More Day: On The Banks Of Hall. Sacramento (KIT) Harris) || The Including George Robey, The Sailor Likes His Bottle-O; Clear Prime Minister of Mirth; Tommy (arr. Terry)--John Goes (Baritone) Bazitore, with The RB.C. Variety The Track, Let The Bullgine Run Trinder, Comedian; Peter Dadson,

and Cathedral Male Voice Quar- Orchestra: Conducted by Charles, tet. With Piano.

Shadwell; Presented by John Shar- and Olive Groves (Soprano).

7.12 p.m. Albert Sandler (Violin) įman

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The Violin Song (from "Tina'- Rubens): L'Heure Exquise (Hahn)

11.25 p.m. Close down.

INTERESTS

Re-examined by Mr. Remedios. Fasco said his wife signed the lease for the Harris Bookshop pre- mises with the Hongkong Hotel in 1935. The reason why he did not include the other Liabilities was because he was going to take the responsibility for them himself.

MR. HONG SLING'S EVIDENCE the Birmingham City Council on on July 31, 1933, he guaranteed u Mr. Harry Hong Sling said that. Wednesday. The plan provides for erection of 25,000 houses within an to Pasco. Some time during the next five years and is one of for a loan of $2,000.

that month Pasco bad asked him the largest ever undertaken in the unable to do so and a few days He was

later. Pasco telephoned and asked him to guarantee a note for $2,000 Mr. Oswald Pirow, the South which he said he could get. African Defence Minister, called

--Albert Sandler (Violin) assisted BRITISH "I was reluctant," went on Mr. by J. Byfeld (Piano) and J. day. The Interview is believed to any responsibility like that so 1 (Fisher); Looking For You (8am- on Mr. Chamberlain on Wednes-Hong Sling. to get myself into Samchtini (Cello): An Old Violin have been arranged. In order to went and saw him. He told me he derson)-Albert Sandler (Violin) enable Mr. Pirow to inform the was definitely able to repay the and Olive Groves (Soprano, with Prime Minister of the impressions note when it became due in three Plano; Extase Reverie (Ganne); he had gathered during his tour of months time, and pleaded with Sole Mio (D The "Daily Mail," while" em-

Capua)-Albert phasising the ultimity view of Bri-

British Ambassador

the European capitals.

me almost with tears in his ayes Bandler (Violin) assisted by J. tain and France on this question, Washington, Gir Ronald Lindsay,

to stand as guarantor in order to Samentini (Cello) and J. Byfeld discussion on this question, certain missed even by such firm declara-arrived

thinks the problem cannot be dis- who is on two months' leave has Answering a House of Commons save his business. I agreed, and (Piano).

at Southampton.”. His Question the Under-Secretary for he also told him about the value 7.30 p.m. Musical Comedy Selec things would have to be borne initions as these and suggests the holiday has been delayed owing to Foreign Affairs said that under of his stock, at the same time as-

colonial question must eventually negotiations regarding the Anglo-the British plan for withdrawal of suring me that he was well cover- "Lady Luck"--Vocal Gems (Hed- NOT ONLY COUNTRY be examined by every country American trade agreement.

volunteers from the ed and that I need have no worry, ley, Strachey and Rodgers); "The Firstly, that Britain is not the holding a colonial mandate. The

Spanish war-approved by the I was not aware at the time that Vagabond King"" Vocal Gems only country which assumed addi-peper adds. "It may in the end be-

non-intervention The Rev. David Mathew

committee-ma-he was not the owner of the shop. (Friml)-Light Opera Company tional territorial

chinery responsibilities come a matter for hard negotiation been nominated Auxiliary Bishop drawal of

was provided for with- He said he was the sole proprietor with Orch.: "Venus In Silk" Sel- after the war: Other countries after the appeasement of Europe to

Hinsley.

volunteers from and that he had at least $30,000 ection (Stolz)-Theatre Orchestra; Roman are also involved, and the question is fully assured."

Spain, but if volunteers were to be worth of stock. I was sorry for "Bitter Sweet"-Vocal Gems (Noel Catholic Archbishop of West- will have to be examined by all The "Manchester

evacuated from both sides' without him at the time and was trying to Coward)-Columbia Light Opera Guardian” minister. Since 1934 Roman use being made of the British help him. I did not get any bene- Company with Orchestra; "The those countries together."

urges that British policy should be Catholic Chaplain to the Univer- Mr. MacDonald emphasised that to confirm and extend the mandasity of London, Father Mathew plan, His Majesty's. Government nt out of it.” we had responsibilities with regard tory principle which meets with has been well

would for their part see no "reason to the people living in mandated Justice and is one of the few good writings.

to be dissatisfied. territories. We could not regard things arising from the Great" War, them as mere goods and chattels, when the German mandated terri-

"We are not discussing this matter; we are not considering it. It is not now an issue in practical politics.

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"If we were ever to come to a

mind.

The

•

Cardinal

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has

known for his

Sir Robert McDougall,

foreign

all

INIMICAL ATTITUDE Mr. Hong Sling went on to say that, subsequently, Mr. Baker, who

Regarding the appointment by whose

tions.

Fleet's Lit Up"-Selection (Cole Porter-V Ellis)-Geraldo and His London Hippodrome Orchestra.

IN CHINA

Deputation To See Premier

Paris, Dec, &

It is understood that the Associated British Chambers

of Commerce including those in London, Manchester, Bir- mingham, Glasgow, etc, are preparing a careful statement din the slination regarding British interests in China with

to Mr. Chamberlain and Lord a view of sending a deputation

Halifax.

to be disposed of to others. We tories should be handed over recent benefactions in preserving the Vatican of an Apostolic Dele-made the loan, took proceedings must pay attention to their wishes, forthwith to the League of Na-large areas of Lerbyshire beauty gate to Great Britain. Mr. R. Against him and Pasco, and he from "The Student's Eamance". titude by the Government than

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Far Eastern circles are of the

that 8 p.m. Local Time Signal, Wea-opinion

Lord Plymouth'a ther Report and Announcements.

speech on December 7 shows a 8.03 pm Songs by Grete Natzler distinctly more satisfactory at- had to pay, as a result of the ac-

Marching Along (Grey-May); I

previously. tion, about $1,200. serving them from industrial de-/Apostolic Delegate was an eccles Pasco having timin at Parisan per-Raymond); There's A Smile In more positive' action is not yet

He had seen Lost My Heart In Heidelberg (Pep

While regret is expressed that

Cafe and also at MacDonald's statement is now provided the necessary funds out certain ecclesiastical duties. Theatre on November 12 when he come (Old German Folk-Song)...... { equivocal declaration on the Gov-, the King's The Sky (Grey-May); Oh Laste Indicated. Lord Plymouth's un-

and the wishes of the different tons-Reuter. sections of the population in those territories.

MISGIVING NOT ALLAYED

Dar es Salaam, Dec. 8. . ¡velopment

spots for public pleasure and, pre.

Bre well-known, has

Mr,

POSITIVE APPROVAL

SPANISH WAR REPORTS

Balamanca, Dec. 8.

Butler stated in Commons that an.

astical, official appointed to carry

and who enjoyed no diplomatic status or privileges. The appoint-took a $1.30 seat. ment was 3 question for the Vatican alone.

with chorus and orchestra cond.ernment's position in regard to Since the loan, Pasco's attitude | by Idris Lewis.

the Nine-Power Treaty and the to him was inimical, to say the least. He would have nothing to

8.10 p.m. London Helay-Under Open Door policy is universally

welcomed: Big Ben'. say or do with him and looked at

It is pointed out that Japan's A talk by Howard Marshall.. him in an antagonistic manner.

8.25 p.m. Studio Plano Recital claims in this matter involve a Mr. N. Morgenstern, a salesman f'by Baya Glouherman.

fundamental issue on fugees, admitted from Germany in the Hongkong Hotel Garage,

which no

There

are at present In the United Kingdom about 11,000 re

*

regarded as most encouraging and Mr. MacDonald also emphasised an advance in the right direction. that it would be impossible for. It is conaldered to be a definite in- Government to do anything with dication of the Government's regard to this matter without the viewpoint. It is generally felt, House of Commons having the however, that misgiving is not fullest opportunity for discussion. entirely allayed as an ungruivocal Indeed, nothing effective could assurance is not yet forthcoming be done without the positive ap- and it is thought it is still possible proval of Parliament, and as far for the Government to agree to try for National Defence issued the Secretary stated in the House D Court that he had known Pasco (MacDowell); 3, Humoreske (Rach of vital interests.

The Republican Spanish Minis and Austria since 1933. the Home who was on subpoena, told the (Beethoven); 2. Witchers' Dance trayal of China and the sacrifice.

1. Sonata No. 21. Op. 20 compromise is possible without be as the House of Commons was some accommodation to Germany following report early this morning: Commons.

In addition, about since 1933. Pasco, as far as he maninoff). concerned, a unanimous expres which might be detrimental to the From the various fronts nothing 5,000 refugees had gone overseas knew, used to have an Austin 7 ston of view had been made from inhabitants of Tanganyika-Reu-new is to be reported. Yesterday after a stay in the United King- but had since sold it.

Ave planes from Mallorca attacked the town of Alicante damaging one RUMANIA British steamer lying there.- Transocean.

every section of the House. In this debate. (Cheers).

Mr. MacDonald urged the House to reject the motion and to accept the amendment of Colonel C. E. Ponsonby (Conservative, Seven- oaks), that the "Primary purpose

ter.

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"SUBS" DRAW WITH DESTROYERS

The 4th Submarine Flotilla met

FRONTIER CLOSED

Perpignan, Dec. B.

dom.

8.45

а

The House of Commons Chi- p.m. Moszkowski From nese Cominittee at meeting His wife Foreign Lands.

yesterday evening agreed to con bought a car, through him in January and about ten months orchestra conducted by Clemens resist, with all possible means, en- Played by the Berlin State Opera tinue to press the Government to loter she purchased another one.

Schmalstich

croachments on British rights in The Rumanian press at last al- From 1933 to the beginning of

China. The general feeling is that lowed a comment on the attempt 1936, witness was the manager of

help ought to be given to China on the life of the President of the the United Artists, and, during A

wherever feasible.-Reuter military tribunal. Lieutenant-Col. | that time, Pasco used to do secre-

8.57 p.m. Next week's programme.

Paris: Dec. 8.

of colonial policy should be the the 8th Destroyer Flotilla in a welfare and progress of the in- friendly football match at Cause- The frontier between France and Christescu, a few days ago. Ac- tarial work for him at $10 a week been nothing else but honesty It WE WANT VENICE” habitants of the colonial ter-way Bay yesterday but neither Nationalist Spain was closed yes-cording to the papers the student and later at $20 a month. Fasco self. He had been telling the l ritories; and no change in the side was able to score. Play was tenday by the Nationalist Spanish Stanescu, arrested as instigator of never brought any books to his truth throughout, and as regards status of the colonies, protee-mostly confined to midfield with authorities. In political circles the attempt on Christescu's life, office, as far as he was aware. torates and mandated territories occasional breakaways by both here it is assumed that this mea-was one of the subaltern leaders This concluded the eviderice, could be considered which did not sets of forwards but the defence (sure is connected with the forth of the "fraternity of cross," а

Mr. Remedios contended that take into full account the interests at each end held out against all coming new offensive by General youth organisation of the Iron the petition should be granted as and wishes of the inhabitants.” onslaughts.

Franco-Transocean.

Guard.

Pasco's conduct in the Court had tion.

the other llabilities not mentioned Two thousand students demon- the reason was because they constrated in the Latin quarters this cerned only himself.

morning shouting, "We want Venice His Lordship refused the peti- give Abyssinia back to the natives."

--Reuter.