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POLICY OF PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH

Premier's Eloquent Appeal

For Co-Operation

LONDON, FEB. 23 (B.W.S.)—The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, made an eloquent appeal for co-operation by the whole Empire when he spoke last night at Blackburn on the policies being pursued by the Government.

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A considerable part of his speech was devoted to domestic affairs, including unemployment and the position of the cotton Industry, but the Premier also dealt with the Government's policy in relation to foreign affairs and delence.

SOLUTION OF WORLD PROBLEMS

محض

NOTED WRITER'S

SUGGESTION

NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (Hew-. ser)----Great Interest has been aroused in the United States by a new book by one of America's best-known foreign correspondents, Clarence Strelt, stating the CRES for the union of world democracies.

CABLES

ANNUAL RACE MEETING

(Continued from Pare.7)

finish in one of the three positions. Janber will be right there, despite having been rested a few days on account of some leg aliment. This chestnut certainly moved well on Wednesday morning, though the time for the mile gallop nothing sensational.

Was

I liked the way Sydney Lád came home the same morning and be- lleve this "pony will finish quite close to the leaders. Rising Star has somewhat of a chance, and so

In the book, "Union Now," which has Victory Day, although, per has just appeared here, and will sonally I would prefer the latter shortly be published in England, in a longer event. This is the first the author suggests 25-8 solu-leg of the Daily Double. tion of world problems, that the

WONG NEI CHONG STAKES democracies should unite under

(THIRD SECTION)

FINE ACTING BY MISS SHEARER

"Marie Antoinette” Premiere

SPLENDID - FILM

Ittle wonder that Norma Shearer 'received the Motion Picture Award for her picture," Marie Antoinette," the premiere of which took place last night at' the King's Theatre.

and it was a pity that the opening It was a really wonderful film

night was not sumciently adver tised to warrant a better crowd: in. fact, the house was a small one and did not do justice. either to termination of the Spanish War

the producers, the Metro-Goldwyn- "In these days of anxiety in in-

a commón, government for mat- Mr. and various other indications, enters affecting foreign relations

A great fight is anticipated be-Mayer Co., or the actors who! ternational affairs." chamberlain "when huge arma-courages me to hope that the while maintaining their own govtween Matador and Some Hope. In helped to make a picture par ex- ments are being plied upon every forces making for an upward turn ernments for internal affairs. the probable absence of Magog cellence.

hand, we

trifling in

cannot avold

sald

certain in the trend of trade may be al-

anxiety lest some incident, perhaps itself should set in motion the machinery that would bring them into operation. We know if that dread event should

towed this year to have an oppor- tunity of developing their effect unhampered by political anxieties It I am right, we shall and a re-i our foreign policy, not! ward of

:

The part taken by Miss Shearer Whether to risk peace or tree- and Milleaye. Talkative will start dom is the problem challenging here but this one-time well con- was by no means an easy one: ly posed in the book, which is the sidered pony has falled miserably she appeared in practically every result of 20 years of pondering to come up to expectations and scene. Her vivaciousness, her does not appeal as a likely winner. appeal, her loving side, her emo- willypills and National Service tional side were all shown to best

on cause

and, cure, » of

the

come to pass there is none of us, only in a more settled peace or "threatened breakdown in care dangerous especially the latter. advantage. After such a long ab-

or of those who are dearest to us, who could count on escaping the consequences,

"In such conditions it seems to me that only the reckless, irres- destre ponsible or ignorant can

mind, but also in an increase of employment among our people."

sation."

The author concludes that an

Wild Bull may prove to be the out- sence from the screen, she will be

than ever.

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FOURTH CRICKET TEST DRAWN: M.C.C. 203 FOR 4 AT CLOSE

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 22 (Renter)-The Fourth Test be- tween South Africa and the M.C.C, was left'drawn to-day.

In reply to the M.C.C. first innings score of 215, the South Africans piled up 349 runs for 8 wickets and declared their in-

At close of play, the M.C.C. had scored 203 for 4. nings closed. wickets.

The wicket appeared to be a t- the faster when the MG.G, opened

There existed. Mr. Chamberlain order of happiness can come only sider in this sprint event and received with a welcome warmer their second innings. The weather

through the speedy union of the Charcoal is not to be neglected, as democracies. He points out union has been an unexampled Buccess wherever the democra-

declared, a vast potential demand for goods which wa being held back by an uneasiness about in-

most

that

he has had several fine half mile try-outa to his credit. If Sports Venture starts here, this cream will that the Government of the day temnational affairs and would make cies have tried it-in the United definitely have a say at the finish. should follow any other polley itself felt as confidence was res-

States where the union system that the one we have laid down tored. "

was invented in 1787, among the therefore, welcome for ourselves a policy of peace "I

and Italians through strength which will heartily the recent agreement be Germans, French,

the lect no opportunity of breaking tween the coal industries of Ger-1 Switzerland, and among

Dutch and British in South Africa, down suspicions and antagoniams many and Great Britain. That is

Strelt proposes that 15 demo and, at the same time, will build to be followed up by negotiations

cracles-the United States, Bri-. up. steadily and resolutely. with between representatives of German the help of our friends within and and British industries in general tain, France, Canada, the Nether- without, an Empire strength su and, moreover, the President of lands, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, maintain formidable as to

our the Board of Trade will next Switzerland, rights and liberties against any month be paying a visit to Berlin, Eire, Norway, and New Zealand- who might be rash enough to at-thus carrying further the practice should now constitute the union. of personal contact which has al-which he is of the opinion, would tack them."

The Premier clted Agures of the ready had such valuable results. It be so powerful that no other na- growth of defence expenditure may well be that this approach by tlon or group dare attack it. The from about £114.000.000 annually way of trade, in which we have union would have common in the first five years of the Na- comme interests, may turn out to zenship, defence forces, customs. tional Government to £580,000,000 be the best and quickest way of money, and communication sys in the coming financial year as bringing about a better under-tems, but would guarantee each

RAJPUTANA RIFLES BEAT KUMAONS

was still dull and overcast and the Tyrone Power plays his part well crowd had increased to 5,000. though in this picture he does not The tourists batted for three appear as often as usual and he and three quarter hours until tea was portrayed in a role which to time, sending in Leonard Hutton him must have been exceedingly and Gibb as their opening bats Knock-out Hockey Tournament

difficult.

men

Both batsmen played

Though they had -more of the game territorially, the Kumaon : Rines coule not overcome the Rajputana Rifles and lost by ave goals to three in the Large Units

match: played at Stanmahaipo yes- very terday afternoon.

Robert, Morley, as the Dauphin and, later, as King Louis XVI, cautiously and holsted the half gave an excellent characterization century after 81 minutes. Gordon | of a weak-minded monarch but was sending some good length de- he acted in a manner which salled liveries, while Mitchell's spinners forth much favourable comment.

and very keen fielding kept runs down.

VALLEY STAKES. (6 FURLONGS) For the main event of the day. I faner the chances · of Oranje Boven, Chatterbox and Milleaye." My first choice is Oranje Boven although either of the other two are just as likely to turn up"first. Wild Bear went well enough on Wednesday to warrant con- sideration, while whichever en- try from the “Time” stable is nominated, should not be out. of the running... Marksman. It started, will be the collecting a means for punters fairly large dividend if he wins but the dark horse is Celtic Star

"Marle Antoinette" is a picture vestment. Musketeer is too much recommend that no flmgoer should of a puller to warrant the strong miss itW.H.C. The door would be left open for support he has been receiving, and "I agree with the words spoken other States to join if they were I do not fancy his chances here

States which except as a placed pony.

remain

citi-

SAPPER TO PAY COMPENSATION

The acting on the whole

Hutton had scored 23 when Sapper P. O'Hanlon, R. B., apev very fine, the dresses 'were gor-

Grierson, the wicket-keeper, who peared on remand before Mr. geous and the pageantry of old was standing well back, caught R. A D Forrest at the Central France was shown to best advan-nim of Gordon The ball rose Court yesterday on charges of tage. The mob scenes were well

sharply.

being drunk and disorderly - and done and the touching parting of The total was 91 at tea time, damaging a quantity of oranges, husband and wife and of wife and Gibb 41 and Paynter 15 at the melon children

seeda and other food- brought tears into, the wickets. eyes of many, a lady among the

stuffs, the property of a After tea, H crowd of 8,000 named Ng Yee-wal, who claimed spectators.

watched the resumption of play.

$83.05.

evidence of the exective progress standing between our two coun- democracy the right to govern its which I am told is a very sound in- | well worth seeing and we strongly

of rearmament. Ships, guns, aero-tries. planes and munitions were now pouring out of yards and factories in a stream which was constantly increasing in volume and the post- tlon to-day, even as compared with

FULL CONFIDENCE..

*

home affairs, according to Its customs.

by Herr Hitler last month when he of the type to do so. said that co-operation between our were republican,

another, would be fortunate for chien.

could

י.

Other ponies that should run

NORMA SEEARER'S BEST PORTRAYAL HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 23 (Reuter)

"FAYNTER OUT

edged an out-swinger from New

In the very first over. Paynter

Woman

Pleading guilty to both charges,

first charge and was ordered to the defendant was fined $10 on the

some into the hands of Grierson pay compensation of $40 to the com- behind the stumps without any plainant. Mr. Forrest remarked. addition to the store...

that the complainant's claim Shortly afterwards, at 103, Gibb of $83.05 was an exact sum, but Was magnificently caught by that she had failed to produce Bay, Heddon, Magog and Wilber her being admitted to hospital batted for 144 minutes for his 45 foodstuffs.

TRIAL PLATE (1-1/4 MILES) will prevent the aim star, Norma in a stodgy innings. hitting four; In all probability. Hyndford Shearer, from attending a banquet fours.

a few months ago, had been enor- peoples, in full confidence with one 30, as could those with monar-well are February Fourth, Green-Throat infection, resulting in grievson off Gordon. Gibb had bils to prove the value of the

mously strengthened. "

BRITISH RESOURCES

He also thought these huge figures served to bring home the Immensity of British financial re- sources which enabled the country not only to find such colossal suma, but to contemplate their expendi ture without any appreciable dis- turbance in confidence which was the basis of its financial credit.

"And when we reflect that what we are now considering is the effort of this country alone, without taking any as-, count of the contribution that could be made, if the need arose. by the great dominions or by our allies and friends ouside the British Empire, we may well feel, in the words of our own Shakespeare: "Come three corners of the world in arms and we shall shock them" Do not speak these words in any boastful, still less

aggressive. spirit. any armaments threaten no one, nor have, we any thought but of friendliness to any people in the world. ·

Our

the whole world.. Confidence is Streit argues that such a union

would have more than 60 per cent. control of nearly every war necessity. It could reduce

"Marie Antoinette."

Mr. A ̧ G, Martin, of No. 6, Cox's

with

not born in a day and when once it has been disturbed, it takes time to restore it. But a little goodwill on

Its Bridge, Navylight and Conquering to-night at which she was to re- At 145 the fourth English wicket both sides has a wonderfully heal armaments, and still be stronger Time will clash in this semi-classic ceive the award of the Academy fell, Ames being bowled by a Road, appeared as complainant in

possible ing effect and, for my part. I look than any

combination for griffins, and this race should of Motion Picture for Arts and break-back from Gordon after a case before Mr. Q. N. A. Mac- fadyen at the Kowloon Court yes- forward to the future with high or aggressors, and could save. Its prove to be one of the best of the Sciences, for the best performance scoring 1'. hopes that it will prove happier citizens billion of necessary taxes day. I fancy strongly the first of the year by her portrayal in

Walter Hammond, the English terday in which Lai Pang, 25, was named for premier honours. than the past"

housebreaking. captain, and B. H. Valentine then charged and customs duties.

Navylight has been doing some" (The film "Marie Antoinette" took the score to 203 without being Jewellery, gold ornaments, and good gallops recently but will need opens at the King's Theatre to-separated.

other articles were found on de- to watch the "Time" pony careful-day." ly. Eve of Harvest and Hectic View are next in order of merit, and for an outsider Lovely Star is worth considering as this pony did a very nice gallop, on Wednesday. last. Galveston Bay may be sad- died for this event but may find the opposition too good." ..

SPAIN WILL HAVE ARMY

MEN

OF TWO MILLION

BERLIN, Feb. 23 (T/Ocean)-Spain will soon have an army of two million admirably trained men at her disposal" declared Gen. Solchage, the com- mander of the Navarrese division, to a representative of the paper "Angriff in an interview published yesterday.

The General went on to say that

this army would enable Spain to

entitled among the nations. The

CURRAGH HANDICAP

(ONE MILE).

"IMPRESSIONS

OF SAIGON"

At close of play, Hammond hadfendant's person to a total value made "61, chiefly as the result of of $500. grand straight-driving, and Valen- tine, has 25 not out.

Defendant was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

DRAW FOR COLONY TENNIS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following is the draw for the Colony Tennis - Cham- planships:

EVENT NO. 1

Open Championship Singles

v. W. C. Hung and E. C. Fincher;

B. A. and H. D. Rumjahn 'v. F. H

O. Rumjahn-Bye; K. M. Lee v. Kwok and 8. W. Liang; Lnk Chun

A talk on his "Impressions of Balgon" was given by Dr. Li Shu- pui, President of the Hongkong Y's) Men's Club, at its weekly tiffin held) in the St. Francis Hotel yesterday. Tampa Bay, even with top Mr. 8.B, Tan, first Vice-President, weight, should just about carry off was in the Chair, and there was a this event for old "C" class pontes, fair attendance, although Tyne is certain to put up

Dr. Li said he had gone to Saigon 1 M. A. Razack; A, V. Remédios v. Cheung and Iu Tak Lam v. Lee regain the rank to which she is AIRPORT MOVEMENTS should also perform satisfactorily if he could gain connections Ng Kam Chuen, T. C. Monaghan Kam Moon and Wong Fak Nam

a spirited challenge. Scenic View partly for his health, but also to Luk Chun Cheong; C R. Bax v. Wal Tong and Iu Tak Cheuk; Chan According to reports from. Chung-while Amberley and Bistre are not with a view to establishing a link v. Trol Pingfan; A. R. Kitchell v. I. M. A. Razack and A. R.. Minu; infantry formped the outstanding characteristic of the Spanish army king & regular twice weekly mail entirely out of it.

whereby funds could be "obtained Chan' Kam Moon; Lee" Chee Man A. Crawford and R. Broadbridge v. Rose Queen is handily weighted for the National Red Cross Bociety. v. Leong Ping Chiu: Y. C. Lau v. Teo! Pingtan and Ng Kam Chuen In Nationalist Spain there are and passenger service will be inau- life is to see the establishment of now, according to Gen. Solchaga /gurated by the China National Avia-land if she decides to run, her His trip out from. Hongkong was a Lee Wal Tong; Tsui Yan Pui v. Maj. F. C. Nottingham and Capt. peace and of conddence, that it between 800,000 and 900,000 mention Corporation on February 28. chances are bright. It would be good one and, after some přelimin- Wang Taze Sam; E. Y. Ho v. T. J. EL B. Lecky v. Lt. D. G. Miars and The route to be nown and now interesting to see how King's Lead ary difficulties with the port autho-Gould: A. Crawford . Pang Of Lt. 8. M. Afzal; Lt. J. 8, Theobald under survey is from Chungking via will race after a long rest. Kunming (Yunnan) to Rangoon,

rities he had gone further inland' Lam: Peter U v. Lt. J. 8. Theobald; [and Capt. A. B. Whatman v. Lt BENDIGO STAKES-ONE MILE (and had had an enjoyable time. He. Wel Chung v. J. R. Turner; 8 W. Col. L'A Newnham and Maj. E.T. Imperial Airways in conjunction A Great Time galloped so con advised his listeners against going Liang: 1. N. A E Mạckay; Lái Báinés; Lee Yue Wing and Hó Ka The Spanish army was amply with the China National Aviationvincingly last Wednesday that 1 there in the rainy season, however, Kwong Cheum v. 5. A. Gray: Ho Lau v. Lt. J. M. Tomlinson and L agreement. No country embarks equipped with most modern arms Corporation will establish a mail really think she has an excellent which was in summer, when it Ka Lau v. WC, Hung: Tsui Wai J. C. Loch. T. A Pearce and W. upon this ruinous form of expen- the value of which had been a passenger route from Rangoon chance, although the logical bet is rained all the time, roads were Pul G. W Sewell: W. Sander A. H. Duft-Bye.

both sides (where they connect with Imperial Snowy River, after this cream's ruined and everything was umples-Chan Chi Keung; E. E. Story v. diture for the fun of the thing thoroughly tested on

Flying Boats) to Kunming. The wonderful display in the Cham-sant,

Wong Ship Wing; T. A Pearce V. They do it because they are afraid during the civil war,

first survey fight of Imperial Air-plons last December.

"My own most earnest desire in

can be preserved and I believe that as soon as a substantial measure of that conndence can be achieved, it will be possible to set about the task of disarmament by general

of what may happen to them f they disarmi. Remove that fear, and disarmament will follow ah- toniatically."

In connexion with unemploy“. "ment, the Prime Minister said that

under arms while Republicans had about 500,000 in the Valencia sec: tor. These two atmies would soon form a single force,'

COLONY HEALTH

RETURNS

There were

80 deaths

from

the anxiety about the interna- tuberculosis out of a total number tional situation was playing a of 140 cases notified to the Health large part among the causes of the authorities for the week ending higher level It had reached.

ways will leave Rangoon on March¦ Criffel is also looking well and

1.

in to-morrow morning's asme

W-K. Ma: B. Szeto v, Firdos Khan;

EVENT 3

(Club Championship)

·H. J. Armstrong v. Lt. J. 8. Theo-

| Marsland v. J, W. Leonard; F. H. bald; T. J. Gould v. B. OM. Deane; Kwok Y. P. 8. Leong; Wong Fur V. R. Gordon v. E. E, Story; J.L.C.

The "Atlanta" type plane will striding out nicely. Both Vixen FURTHER REMAND Nam v. H. D. Rumjahn; 8. A. Rum- Pearce Y GW. Sewell, T. A be used during the survey and be Tor and Blandford should also be under the control of Captain B considered, while Murray River bas An Indian watchman, Kaesar jahn v. N. L. Evans: HG, Gan v. Pearce v. J.C Pool; Lt. N. D'Oʻly Hoare. The exact date for regular a very outside chance.

Singh, was further remanded by George Choa: Lam Kwan v. 3, MT. C. Monaghan, J. J. Ferguson service by this company has not My final selections will appear Mr. RA. D. Forrest, at the Cen- Tomlinson; W. J. Howard v. W. A. Capt. A. B. Whatman; W. San- been annomoed, z

Thursday afternoon the "Delta" midnight on Feb. 19. In addition, plane of Imperial Airways, arrived there were 30 deaths from measles from Bangkok with mail from all passenger, M.-A.) porte and, one' "I have often remarked that out of 63 cases, 15 deaths from

Van Reekua. even alight improvement in trade cerebrospinal fever out of 27

cases, 5 deaths from small-pos The Delta left Had Tak for generaly does more to reduce un- employment than all the artificial out of cases, 4 deaths from en Bangkok this morning with mail for

SIGNIFICANT FACT -

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN COLONY

tral Court yesterday, on a charge LandA-V. Cosano v Lim Thiam der-Bye. of inficting grievous bodily harm Tet; Lt. D. C. Miera v Los, Yue to Tahar Singh, another watch-Wing; Kwok Hing Chung. E., C. man, at the junction of Gloucester Fincher: Paul Kong-Bye, Road and Luard Road on Saturday. Ishar Singh, who is said to have been struck by the defen- The funeral of Mr. W. C. Weston dant with a walking stick, is now 7.

FUNERAL OF MR. W. C. WESTON

EVENT -2

Open Championship Doubles Trui Wai Pul and Truf Yun Pul

T. C. Monaghan and T. J. Gould:

In the Colony of Hongkong in- cluding the Island Kowloon and

the New Territories during the

remedies anyone has even thought/teric fever out of 13 cases, 3 deaths all ports and two passengers, As/took place yesterday at the Pro in-hospital and will not be dA V. Remedios and J. Gonsalves Ye week ending at 8 am, on Saturday,”

of and it is a most significant fact from diphtheria out of 8 cases, and Mrs. Von Slutsky, who arrived

testant Cemetery, - The Rav LUR.

Higgs omciated, and among the charged for sometime.

that the casing of internationailone death from chicken-pox · out from Shazoned this morning bu eresent were Mr. R. Zindel, maza-}|

ger of Arnold's Trading Co., Mr. G.

O. Rumfahn and B. A. Hussain,

Wong Shld Wing and Luk Ding Feb, 18, 1939, there were Cheung v. 3 W. Leonard and 20 tramc accidents sa the George Chos: Land B. Agafuron of which 1 person was killed tension, which made itself Zelt of 19 cases and one death from the Yasokent Maru after the German Chancellor's dysentery out of 9 cases.

The Air France Ville de Balzyn Buchannan, Mr. O, J. de Shipper ARP EXAMINATION Paul Kong and B. Szeto, Lat 36 persons were injured. speech at the end of last month, Forty-five cases of tuberculosis will leave Kat Tuk to-morrow Mr. T. O Wong, Mr. T. Ah Kwon

Kurad Tan and Chan Onl Keung Y The following passed the recent Lim Thiam, Tet and Stephen Appe befor produced an instantaneous Im- were reported to the authorities (Saturday) morning for Hanol at Mr. C. H. Liu, Mr N. T. Chine.

Mr. 8. R. Kerr representing the Air Raid Precautions Examinatio

Wong, E E Story and J. J. Tergu- provement in trade, reports which on Feb, 22, in addition to thirteen appmuzizaakely 6.30.

The Philippine Clipper of Pan Yokotama friends, Me, H. 1. Pe. Mr. Alice Kwan Wong, "Grade I son v. Pang Ol Lam and Well cha come in to the Government from cases of measles, - alx of chickeriko

ME Abbas e Arcul, Chung: HP. Ong and 9. H. Ling all parts of the country. That is pox, three of enteric fever and American Airways left Hongkong, big (Jebsen & Co.) and Mrs. W. (Exte

Grade

Mr. Abdul Hamid Rum- 8. A Gray and G. C. Burnett Wan #circumstance, which coupled two each of small-pox, diphtheria, this morning at 830 o'clock for Orr.

A number of wreaths were sent ahn, AR. P.

A. V. Gosano and J. J. Remedior, ten with the prospect of a speedy cerebro-spinal fever and dysentery, Mazili ste Ban Francisco.