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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS PAN-AMERICAN. CONGRESS

INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS AT LIMA CONFERENCE

Fear Of German Economic Reprisals Is Playing Important Part

New York. December 13.

There is a fear that German economie reprisals are playing an important part in the Pan-American Conference at Lima, according to the New York Times correspondent who states that this fear as the leading is indicated in informal discussions of 'delegates

factor in the South American opposition to all proposals which conid be interpreted as Anti-European.

The big three" countries of South America, Brazil, Chile and Argentine are said to have definitely aligned themselves against most of the united American front proposals. Brazil and Chile have specially extensive trade with Germany.

On the other side. says the cor- respondent, are Columbia, Vene-

CORRESPONDENCE zuela and Cuba, Central American

BUS MANNERS

[To the Editor, "The Hongkong Dally Press"]

states which are supporting the United States suggestion for a post- Live front against military, econo inic and ideological invasion.

PRESIDENT

CABLES

MAY BE FUTURE Chamberlain Accused

Of Carelessness In

Mr. Thomas Deway, Director

of Public Prosecutions in the State of New York, who has a chance of becoming Republican candidate at the Presidential

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1938.-PAGE 9

No Pledge To France Statement In Commons

Paris, December 13.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain is accused of rushness and carelessness for his no pledge to France statement in the House of Commons by Pertinax writing in "L'Ordre" who states that Bri- tain will not be able to choose her attitude in the event of a Franco- Itallan conflict as Italy would ever dare to attack France if she were hot certain of German support.

"But the Government in Rome is capable of interpreting Mr. Chamberlain's rash words in order to make the people believe that the two democracies will not stand together in all African and Mediterranean enterprises. Fascist newspapers will take advantage of these careless remarks made in the House of Commons to fan the anti-French Bame." he adds.

elections in the United States FOREIGNERS

in 1940.

ADVISORY PANEL

It is believed that Bolivia ON REARMAMENT

Paraguay and Uraguay may adhere

to be view point of the big three." Sir.- was witness this morning It is added in this regard that ex- to a very disgusting scene whiperts have been urging the Ameri- travelling in the first class of a No. can nations to refrain from all attempts to define the aggresser or Euro-apply sanctions.

The Foreign Ministry of San- tiago de Chile announced that the Chilian delegation will present a motion promising collective "effort by 21 American republics to put

to the Spanish war-in an end Reuter.

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very

COMMON ACTION

5 bus, The

2 affair Involved

with ..woman. pean strong cockney accent. She had Just boarded it together with a baby. The bus was already filled to capacity and the woman, before giving a chance to anybody to stand up and offer her a seat, or looking around to see whether any seat was offered to her. Immedi- ately pounced on a young Chinese with "Com'on! Com'on! Give the seat to the baby. Hurry up! Hurry! Com'on! You pre big enough to stand. Com'on!", in one of them being subjected to at- most rude and disgusting way It was also followed with a long string of ur'ntelligible

Lima, Dec. 13.

.

London, Dec. 13.

the in- to

AND TRADE IN FAR EAST

cundition

(Continued from Page 1)

and principles of the open door which are complete in

recognised pencence of China."

Mr. Li,

who is #

Referring to the Italian claims in Tunis. "Jour" points out three things, "Firstly, the Italian press declares that blood has flown in

THE

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&

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"AITOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;" HOTELS

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IN THE

WORLD'S

Tunisia but for a fortnight there AUSTRALIA

has been no report of a single man wounded; secondly, in dive years the Tunisian population has doubled while that of Libya has decreased by two-thirds; thirdly.

Italy is considering the agree ment of 1935 we can regulate it unilaterally. In any case we can

fall back on the terms of former which conventions according to

The constitution was announced in the House of Commons yester- day of the personnel of | dustrial advisory body serve spokesman of the Chinese Foreign, the status of Italians can be re- "Jour" states that whereas as a panel to receive representa-Omçe, refutes the Japanese con- considered every three months."

Tunisia are exploiting tlons as to delays, defects or dif- tention that Japan's conquest of

interests. He pointed dut, "Seven 77,000 hectares of land the French Italy in- ficulties in supply or production China will not affect the Powers' Italian under the rearmament programme,

any Manchuria have proved conclusive-vested 400,000,000 franes capital and to suggest remedial action years of Japanese occupation in are exploiting 630,000.

such cases and

trade expansion for foreigners in regard the area under Japanese occupa to the position of industry in tons."

An Empire flying boat belonging to the Quantas Company broke from Its moorings in an 80-mile an-hour gale on Monday and was wrecked ashore in Darwin narbour. Three tons of mail on board was salvaged

BRITAIN

NEWS

tions with the British officials will begin to-day. It is also re- ported that a French deputation will arrive in the next few days to participate in the negotiations.

Since the outbreak of the Spanish civil war, 120 incidents t which British @ships have suffered interference or damage by Spanish Nationalist forces have occurred In 91 of these cases the ships oc- been in territorial

BELGIUM

Asked in the House of Commons cerned have on Monday to give assurance that waters. his Rome conversations be ex tended to agreements with Italy concerning the Suez Canal and the Spanish war, the Prime Min- It is reported that negotiations

that the tention of the visit was to make and the Spanish Nationalists for "Republique" writes Italian threats are only hot air personal contact with Signor Mus- the exchange of agents are making selini. If any agreement is enter-good progress, though no decision ed into, it would be submitted to is expected to be announced before the House for discussion.

the beginning of the new your.

general improvements, in regard to ly that there is no possibility of and the French invested 3,000,000. Ister replied that the primary in-between the Belgian Government

the execution of the programine, of any measures in

000.

Reuter.

Mr. Li emphasised that "a strong | ***

not die- and independent China will

result in a closed door in China since she must rely on foreign

A proposal for a declaration in time of emergency which their favour of immediate co-operation knowledge of industry may and common action of ail the tate to be desirable.. American states in the event of any

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WARLIKE ARDOUR

Rome, Dec. 13. Mr. Chamberlain's statement is prominently featured in all the moming newspapers..

The six prominent industria capital, manninery and technical Sr assistance for her economic deve tack from Europe or Asia, is being lists on the panel include

The London correspondent of considered by the peace committee George Beharrell former presi-lopment.”

He declared. "Closing the door by "Messagero" writes, "We may hope dent of the Federation of British words of the Pan-American Conference.

that this is a timely definition to The panel will be China is neither necessary The proposal, sponsored by Industries.

of

Ministers, possible."

slow down the warlike ardour of any Venezuela, forms part of the mo- Independent ment for "United American and Labour question's will be out-

In conclusion. Mr. L urges the French scribblers,"

no at- purview.-British Wire- Front" which is the outstanding side its

Powers to apply immediate and af- The newspapers 'make

In the past few days. feature of the Conference-Reuter, less

fective measures to curb Japan's tempt, as aggression and so maintain the however, to make out that Britain sanctity of their treaty obligations is willing to put pressure on France to preserve the conditions of peace to accept Italy's demands.-Reuter.

CLAIMS SUPPORTED and protect their rights and in- terests in Chi-Redter.

which I could not catch. I can' swear that the young man was actually making a move to offer his seat before the woman plcked on him and it must have been on second thoughts, after being so Irritated, that he stayed put to his seat,

Personally. I think the Chinese did quite correctly by refusing to give her the seat. Notwithstand- ing the fact that the Chinese was actually in the act of offering his seat in the first place, the woman should at least have had the de- cency to ask politely for a

seat instead of shouting at the young man as if she were the queer of the world. A woman of such bad manners only deserves to be put in 1 her proper place...

E. T. LEUNG. Hongkong. December 13,

GIFT OF MILK

[To the Editor, "The Hongkong Daily Press"}

Str,Nestic's Milk Products (China) Ltd. has generously donated to the B.F.R.D.C. 20 cases

Foreign Encouraging To Official Circles

Reports Chinese

Chungking, December 13.

A distinct feeling of optimism prevails in Chinese circles here following reports of a "more favourable turn in the international situation as regards China."..

Dispatches from London and Washington. It is considered..fore- shadow more material assistance to China. There is also the like. Whood of the powers adopting astronger stand regarding the re- lation of Japan to their trade interests in China, It is considered.

Chinese circles are especially watching London, as it is generally considered here that the future policy of the British Government will have a tremendous bearing on the outcome of the Sino-Japanese hostilities.

This affords a distinct contrast to the feeling of pessimism which prevailed here a month ago, when it was thought that China had been "deserted by the friendly Powers"

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Production

IN HANKOW

Tokyo, Dec. 12. According to official statistics based on information supplied by the Japanese consulate. there are 1,163 foreigners re- presenting 30 nationalities now living in Hankow.

to

Berlin, Dec. 13. NO COGNISANCE

regard Italy's calms in London, Dec. 13. Corsica. Djibouti and the Suez Reuter inderstands that the in- Canal are supported in a leading terviews between Mr. Arita and Sir article in the "National Zeitung" Robert Craigie, were entirely un-which official

sometimes redects the and hence no official opinion of Field-Marshal Goering. Meanwhile, the "Berliner Zel- cognisance can be taken of them. It is also pointed out that despite tung" states that since Abyssinia profuse hints on the matter by belongs to Italy. Djibouti, which is Japanese speakers and articles in under foreign control has become the Japanese press, the Japanese the way in, and way out for the Government has hitherto not com- Italian empire and this cannot re- Djibouti is a port in municated any explicit statement main sQ. on their desire to repudiate the which this hour European interests

centre-Reuter, Nine-Power Treaty-Reuter.

Catholic Priests Alleged Engaged In Espionage

Laohokow, December 18.

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Mr. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated in Commons CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Monday that the Government did not consider denouncing the Versailles Treaty.

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The state of emergency' pro- claimed on September 17, for the entire State of Czechoslovakia, wil The Under-Secretary for India be continued for the time being stated in Commons that there The restrictions pertaining to press were now no persons convicted of meetings and clubs will remain in move-action. of home and of posts, has Ir.dian civil disobedience offences in connection with the force but the freedom of private

been restored. ment still in prison.

Mr. Waiter Eltott. Minister of EGYPT Health, moved the second reading

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of the Cancer Bill in Commons on The Egyptian Minister of Agricul- Monday. The measure is aimed ture.. Mahfuz Pasha, has resigned his post. "His resignation. at bringing the whole range of from treatment by every means of prov- however, has by no means solved ed efficacy within the sphere of the Cabinet crisis since the divers every person in the United King-gences of opinion within

Cabinet continue. dom.

the

Over 600 children have arrived FINLAND...

Eljar Erkto owner and editor of at Harwich during the past few days from Germany and Austria. They made up the second and the newspaper, "Helsingin Sano third group of child refugees hemat," has been appointed Foreign ing taken care of by the British Minister. He was formerly in the Refugees Committee.

diplomatic service and was a mem“ ber of the Cabinet in 1933.

...

The Alr Minister. Bir Kingsley, Wood, 's touring leading aircraft GERMANY

firms in Britain.

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In connection with the 100th the great "Boer For the fifth day. bad weather anniversary of prevented the relief boat from Trek," the South African Society reaching the Senior Keeper of of Berlin gave a reception at Eddystone Lighthouse who has which Dr. Werner Schmidt. of been sick for a week. A "Trinity Pretoria, delivered a lecture on the Several Catholic priests in this town, suspected to be engaged in

House tender attempted to land subject, 'Bouth Africa to-day and espionage being in possession of short wave receiving and transmit-medical aid at the lighthouse but yesterday."

Pabllo bodies are in- was driven back by heavy seas and ting wireless sets, will shortly leave here.

could not reach near enough to dignant that the Catholic fathers are engaged in secret service.

erect a breacher's buoy. The Chinese papers published a letter purported to be written

by the head of the Catholic ANNIVERSARY OF Mission admitting spy. work FALL OF NANKING

the part bers agreeing

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Herr Aschmann, chief of the Foreign Office press service, left Berlin on Monday for London

the speech which

Chamberlain

GAZAL

to

Their Majesties the King and where he will stay for several The British community, which counts 279 members, is the most

Queen will leave London a few days. days before Christmas for Ban- of some мет- "Ruddigore"

The "National Zeitung." Team- opens at the numerous, being followed in order

Chungking. Dec. 13. dringham where they will spend of numerical strength by White

to leave town, Queen's Theatre to-night.

The Chinese press published this the holiday with a family party, menting u

bave The letter also admitted the pos- It is a three-dimensional Gilbert Russians, Americans. French, Ita-

Maris and Germans.

session of radio equipment for the morning special editions on the Besides Princesses Hizabeth and Mr. and Sullivan operetta, made pos

occasion of the first anniversary of Maragaret there will join them made last night at the Foreign The foreign community also in-transmission of Intelligence.

Mary, the Duke and Press Association dinner, declared British Fund for Reliefsible in the Colony by the Hong-

cludes Lithuanians, Latvians, Es-

Gloucester and the that it will not be opportune for kong of Distress in China.

Within the next three days the the fall of Nanking. The Nanking Queen Philharmonic Society and

Duke and Duchess of Kent with the Bitish Prime Minister to in- locally, moulded into shape by the tanlans, Bulgarians, Greeks and Mission will hand over the hospital, Residents' Association are to hold Duchess of

dulge in anti-Gemman propaganda Rev. Cyril Brown, who will play representatives of other nation-school, orphnage and all other a mass meeting this afternoon.

Lalities.

and adds that such would make property to the Chinese memberi The Chinese press unanimously their children.. the part of Sir Despard Mur- Included in the colony are no

his visit to Rome superfinous, ' fewer than 238, missionades of "Ruddigore" LS 3 galaxy of various denominations. There are colour. Prominent personalities also 20

and women" dancers among the dramatis personnae are waitresses, and 15 musicians these 2 Miss Rose Maybud, who loves being

composed exclusively of

Hongkong, December 13.

RUDDIGORE

[To the Editor, "The Hongkong Dally. Press"]

Sir, May I draw attention, through your valuable paper, to

gatroyd.

to the tempo of a book of etiquette, White Russians-Transocean.

this year's effort by the Hongkong a cruel, inean, but law-loving Bir

Philharmonic Society, "Ruddigore,"

Despard Murgatroyd, a merry

which opens to-morrow (Wednes-sallor boy of HM.R.S. "Tomtit." by FOREIGNERS IN

day) at the Queen's.

SHASI

SPANISH TANKER

FOUNDERS

H.

R.A.F. BOMBERS

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of the Mission. The letter is pur-declares, "Since the fall of Nan-

The first list of contributions to ported to have been written by king other cities Uke Hsuchow, the Mission to Chinese public Canton and Hankow have been Lord Baldwin's appeal on behalf bodles here.

lost. Our hearts are in deep sor- of victims of the racial and re- INDIA

Germany

The breakdown of solemn tachokow is in north-east Hupeh row but our deep determination to ligious persecution. in

the press. in resist the Japanese Invasion has was published in province. International

The yesterday.

total agreements and established order not lessened nor has our con-Landon adence in our ultimate victory and amount received up to Monday in the world was deplored by Mr. John Mott, Chairman of the Inter- £43,519 odd con- our recovery, lost capital."--Reuter. evening was

national Missionary Cornell, pre- tributed by 3,001 subscribers.

alding at the opening of the World name Richard Dauntless, a shy

Paris, Dec. 13.

Missionary Conference. Mr. Mott Bookings are already well ad-

boy called Oakapple, a Dame call-

The Foreign Press Association declared that the delegates were vanced for the last two evenings ed Hannah, and someone whom we

According Ichang. Dec. 13.

to reports received

dinner in London last night mark-assembled at one of the most fate- and patrons who wish to avoid dia- especially commend, a mad girl

Shasis reported to be quiet here, from Toulouse 808 messages

Singapore, Dec. 13:

ed the 50th anniversary of the tul momente in the life of man- appointment are strongly recom-called Margaret.

and there is little business being have been received there from the

The Art of the three RAF Association and among 550 guests, kind. mended to pay an early visit to

"Ruddigore" also reveals the transacted. The flow of troops Spanish tanker Le Fac 61 which is

has ceased reported to have foundered off St. Short - Sunderland 1ying boats besides Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, town through the plans can be inspected. Attention existence in our midst of many a None of the foreigners in Shasi Pierre, near Bete. and is slowly which left Ceylon for singapore towere Lord and Lady Halifax, Sir

day on a non-stop flight has ar- John Elimon, Earl Stanhope, Earl RUSSIA is drawn to the better accommoda-bridesmaid, and the possibility of

De La Warr, Mr. Hore Bellsha and The crew of 35 is still aboard the Tived: tlön which is available for the first our laying claim to a varied and have moved out. They are J. Mac-sinking.

kay, of the Hankow Press Packing

The first official journey of the Mr. Oliver Stanley. performance.

Company, J. K. Wilson, of Messrs. wrecked tanker and a violent storm

newly appointed Chief of the The Committee have decided to Bridesmaids are in pink and Butterfeld and Swire, the Rev. J. Is rendering rescue extremely

The Czechoslovak financial de- Ruslin Becret Police, Beriya, w$11 make the usual concession to Ser-blue. if we are not colour blind,. Olsson and Mrs. Olsson, of the difficult. Transocean.

legation, headed by the former be to Ukraine, the visit to take vicemen in uniform, viz,, half price; and the, ancestors boast avery American Protestant Episcopal

days. Minister of Finance, Dr. Pospishil, place in the next few Wednesday and Thursday evenings. colour of the rainbow. There is Mission, the Rev. F. R. Wennborg

will arrive in London to conduct Ukraine is one of the most tur- D KOSSICK, even one man who looks like Banta and Mrs. Wennborg and the Rev.

the negotiations concerning the bulent part of Soviet Russia, and Carlstrom, of the Swedish Mission,

British loan for Czechoslovak with has been the scene of repeated The voices and the music show and several American' members of

the representatives of the British uprisings of peasant groups during promise, and the stage settings are the Roman, Catholic Mission

Treasury. The nhancial negotia-recent weeks. Reater. delightful

the Queen's Theatre where the

Hon. Secretary, HK. Philharmonic Ecclety.

Hongkong, December 13.

colourful list of ancestors,

Claps.

The second machine was forced down at the Nicobar Islands with

and engine trouble

the third machine landed to give assistance. The frontier between Spain and-Reuter." Gibraltar has been closed since Only British subjects Saturday. and Spaniarday who

work in Hundreds of Iron Guara mem- braltar, are permitted to enter bers and supporters have been ar-

rested, it is reported. or leave the British territory.

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