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AGGRESSOR STATES AND

APPEASEMENT: BITTER CRITICISM BY STALIN

MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuter)-Bliler criticism of the inepti; . tude of the Chamberlain Appeasement Policy was expressed "by 3. Stalin at the Congress of the Communist Party now in session here.

The full oficial text of M. Stalin's speech shows that he

BIRTHDAY OF SIR discussed at length the agres-

SHOUSON CHOW

The Hon, Sir Shouson Chow, Kt. will receive congratulations from his many Chinese and foreign friends on the occasion of his 78th birthday anniver- sary to-day.

The son of Mr. Chow Kum-shu,

Sir Shouson was Managing Direc-

siveness of Japan. Italy and Germany.

"This Imperialist war is being waged by the aggressor States pri- marily against England, · France and the United States, while the latter are drawing back and re- treating, making concession after concession to the aggreSSOTS,

Tus open redivision of the world and spheres of influence is taking place before our eyes at the expense of the interests of the non- aggressor States without the least attempt at resistance and even with a certain amount' of commi- vance by the latter.

INCREDIBLE BUT A FACT "It is incredible but it is a fact The polley of non-intervention is tantamount to connivance at aggression.

"Pacifism and disarmament schemes are dead and buried.

"Nobody believes any longer unctuous speeches alleging that the Munich. Agreement `opened a new ea of appeasement. That is dis-

bellowed oven by the signatories of the agreement.

"Naturally the Soviet cannot

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1939.

"JUSTICE BY

FORCE OF ARMS” ROME, Mar, 12 (Reuter) "The hour has struck for the bringing up-to-date of the colonial map of the world. If Italy and Germany cannot

will get justice by force of arms,"

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POPE PIUS CROWNED SUPREME PONTIFF

OF THE HOLY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

WAR IN SPAIN

zet peace with justice, they COMMUNISTS

ADVANCING

This

statement appeared last night in an article relat- inr to the international deal- ing with the colonial claims of Germany and Italy.

"No re-armament, however big it may be, can hold up the right to live which the Bet=" lin-Rome axis will enforce at all costs. Italy desires justice and Italy will gain the vie- tory." concludes the article.

COUNT GRANDI

ON SALAMANCA

BURGOS, Mar 12 (Router) -The Communists are reported to be advancing on the Sala- manca district, the best re- sidential quarter in Madrid, where they have occupied a sector underground. There is Berce Bghting 'round the union radio" building which is still held by Junta troops. ·

It is also reported that Gen.

| Miaja's forces" have been driven sout of their positions by the Com- LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuter)—A munists in the cities of Murcia. statement issued by the Italian Alleante and Carthagena. Embassy emphasizes that the Severni actors and actresses, Italian Ambassador, Count described as "confidential advisers Grandi's visit to the Foreign Office of Negrin" have been arrested in to-day was purely routine and not Barcelona. They are "accused of connected in any way with the "tyrannising over fellow artists general political situation.

through the actors' syndicate."

CONSPIRACY TRIAL ENDS

AT MANCHESTER

tor of the Imperial Chinese Rail-guore these portentious events Sentences Totalling 121 Years:

ways of North China, Peking- (and great efforts have been ex- Mukden Line, from 1903 to 1907. tended to strengthen the fighting In 1910, he was Councilor in the preparedness of the Red Army and Foreign Office, Peking."

Sir Shouson was appointed JF. in Hongkong in 1917 and served for many years as an Unoficial Member of the Legislative and Executive Councils, being appoint- ed to the former in 1921 and the latter in 1926,

Navy."

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES?

BERLIN, Mar. 12 (Reuter) -- Alluding to Mr. Chamberlain's and

"God Save Ireland"

LONDON, March '12 (Reuter)-Six men and a woman were found guilty on all counts in the Conspiracy Trial which concluded in Manchester on Saturday,

Machael Rory Campbell was sentenced to twenty. years' penal servitude, while the woman, Mary Glenn, was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. Patrick O'Connell, Dennis Duggan, John Glen and John Gava- han were each sentenced to twenty years' penal ser- vítude. One man was found not guilty.

Solemn Ceremony On Balcony Of

11

St. Peter's Seen By Half Million

POPE PIUS XI

Heavy Battle In Central Shansi

SIAN. Mar. 12 (Central)-The Chinese are throwing a cordon around "Tsinglo, 63 miles northwest of Taiyuan, which is under Japan- ese occupation. Heavy fighting continues to raze in the outlying areas. An unconfirmed report states that Ningwu in north Shansi has been retaken by the

Chinese.

in

Distinguished Delegates From Foreign Countries Present

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 12 (REUTER)—WITH ALL THE SPLENDOUR OF ITS CENTURIES' OLD TRADITION POPE PIUS XII, FORMERLY CARDIN- AL PACELLI, PAPAL SECRETARY OF STATE UN- DER THE LATE POPE PIUS XI, WAS SOLEMNLY CROWNED. SUPREME. PONTIFF OF THE HOLY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ON THE BALCONY OF ST. PETER'S, ROME, AT 12.06 P.M. TO-DAY.

THE CEREMONY ON THE BALCONY REVIVES A PRACTICE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FOLLOWED SINCE THE CORONATION OF POPE PIUS IX IN 1846. IT WAS PRECEDED BY THE POPE'S SOLEMN EN- TRY INTO THE CATHEDRAL FOR THE PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS.

Tremendous cheèring from some light enough to be worn without half a million people gathered in discomfort for à considerable time. the square greeted His Holiness, who was clothed in gleaming white Coronation the crowd burst into Immediately after the act of vestments, with white Mytre,

borne an the Sedia Gestatoria from

studded with precious stones, and prolonged cheering. The Pope gave the Papal Absolution and the the Gregorian Chapel to the High left the balcony.

Apostolic Benediction and then

Altar. With his hand continually

distinguished representatives were Mr. Eamor De Valera, representing Eire, Crown Prince Umberto, re- presenting the Italian Government, and. Signor Mussolini.

raised up in blessing, the Pope The actual crowning ceremony smiled on the crowd as he passed lasted only seven minutes. up the Church.

Diplomatic personages from nil Following ancient tradition three over the world representing the hosts were prepared instead of the heads of their respective States sal one. Silver trumpets sound- were present for the ceremony. ed as the Pontin performed the The Duke of Norfolk acted as Ambassador representing act of Consecration Cheers were special renewed at the conclusion of the King George VI, and Mr. Joseph. Mass as the Pope was borne down Kennedy, the United States Am- the nave but popular acclamation bassador in London, represented TSINGLO SURROUNDED reached its zenith as a fanfare of President Roosevelt. Among other He holds the Chinese Orders of Sir Samuel Hoare's references to

CHUNGKING, Mar. 12 (Renter) trumpets heralded the Pope's sp. Chia Ho and Pao Kwong Chia Ho. the possibility of agreement to

-Heavy fighting is reported to be pearance on the balcony..

progress round Tsingio, in Two short prayers were recited limit armaments, a statement to

Central FIVE KILLED IN

of after which the Senior. Cardinal Shansi, north-west the Foreign Press describes them PLANE CRASH

a; "a not unwelcome sign that

When he was sentenced, Taiyuan-fu, according to Chinese Decan placed the Crown on the which add that the Pontiff's head with', the worda: Great Britain now admits that

Campbell shouted: "Well, it reports, MILAN. Mar. 12, (Reuter)-Two valuable

CHUNGKING HANOI opportunities for ar

was for a good cause and Chinese forces in Tsinglo with Receive this tiara adorned with drew when the Japanese attacked three crowns and know Thou art German officers saved their lives agreed limitation of armaments AIR SERVICE would do it again. God Save the city. Following its occupation Father of Princes and Kings, Pastor-Pope Pius XII has cabled "his. by parachute, when a German I was missed when the western

plane

CHUNGKING, Mar. 12 (Central) Ireland." A warder put his by the Japanese, however, the of the World. and Vicaz on earth thanks to Mr. Lin Sen. Chairman bound from Tripoli toj powers did not take up Germany's

on Campbell's "mouth Chinese retumed and surrounded of Our Saviour .The Chungking-Hanoi ar ser Stettin, crashed at Degalos near numerous suggestions and

Jesus Christ to of the National Government, for pro- Ferrara.

posals 'in connection with

the vice operated by the CNA.C, wn and there was a furious tussle Taingia, where severe fighting is whom we are owed honour and his congratulatory message on the

Chinese glory throughout all ages.".

election of "His Holiness to the Four other officers and a civijsubject.

on March 14, a in the dock, while a woman in at present proceeding. But in the German be inaugurated

Papacy. ilan were killed.

opinion it would appear highly trial flight by a Douglas plane on the court screamed "Rory! despatches claim the re-occupation

TRIPLE CROWN of Nankung in Central Hopel, The accident is believed to be desirous that the western powers March 8 having proved satisfac- Rory!"

The TTiregnum, or triple Crown, tory. Planes fying between The Judge, in sentencing Camp- Chungking and Hanol will stop bell, said that the jury had found over at 'Kunming.

due to ice formation on the wings should do so."

KEEN FINISH IN LAST

RACE AT FANLING

But Dividends And Sweeps Disappointed As A Whole

A thrilling finish in the last event of the day, the March Consolation Scurry, in which Callentito (Mr. P. P. Botelho), Jack O'Lantern (Mr. T. W. Chattey) and Arabian Cat (Mr. G.-W. Hook), were featured, brought yesterday's races at Kwant to a satisfactory conclu- sion, and made up to some extent, for small dividends, small cash sweeps and not particularly fine weather.

His Excellency the Governor was present, accom- panied by Lady Northcote, and other well-known people there were His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, and the Pulsne Judge, Mr. Justice R. E.: Lindsell.

"The Governor's Cup was won

hand

him guilty on the clearest possi- ble evidence of being engaged in

conspiracy

of.a. ́diabolical

CHINESE SEARCHED

B

IN TIENTSIN

NATIONAL

character. It must have been ap-SPIRITUAL

parent to him that if he had suc-i

TIENTSIN. Mar. 12 (Reuter)ceeded and the explosions he plan- MOBILISATION Since noon yesterday the British ned had occurred, the Uves of per-

French police have been rectly innocent people would have MOVEMENT

and searching all Chinese entering foreign areas to make sure that they are not carrying arms.

CASH SWEEPS

No. 19...

42 100

BAGE 1

.$468.62 133:32

Unplaced pany ($25); No. 723. 'BACE 2

No. 482

430 133

.3542.74

.155.08 77.54 Unplated ponies ($25 each): Nos. 637, and 70.

RACE 3

No. 519

671 69

$611.52

174.72 87.36 Unplaced ponies (550 each): Nos.

by Mr. W. E. Grieve on Mr. J. | 389, 236, 145, 732, 73, 485, and 50,-

Most of the events were un-ja place, and these each received eventful, there being no spills $19.80) and no real upset. The best finish, as already stated, was in the final race. In this Callentito started favourite, and did not disappoint, but Malolo, which carried nearly as many tickets could not place. Mr. Hook's excellent riding of Arabian Cat gained for her the "third place by a

neck.

G. Whittaker's Mortmain by two lengths from Mr. E. Dob- son on his own pony Clowner. Jack O'Lantern (Mr. J. P. Murphy) did well to place [third, paying' $18.10.

There was a disappointment for punters in this event when March Brown, heavily-backed, carrying

very few tickets less than those on

RACE 4

.$897.48 199.28

:

No. 197 W 52 .199

***.. 99.64 Unplaced ponies ($50 each); Nos, 732, 243.-274. 791, and 779...

RACE 5! No. 483

......$663,76

424

· 195.36. 53497.68: Unplaced ponies (350 each) Nos:

The pony finished strongly and the winner, ran off the course and 111, 433, 288, 138, 216, and 33130 it is possible that had there been had to be walked back.

The best dividend of the day was a little longer than the half mile distance, it might have pulled of In the Newcomers Plate, when Mr. a real upset and repaid the eight. T. Fung rode Tiger Eyes to vic- people who backed it for a win. As tory to pay $34,

It was, there were only 14 on it for

been imperffled.

Mary Glenn, when sentenced, said, in a lotid and clear voice: "God Save Ireland."

A warder put his hand on her mouth and she was taken below. John Glen and Gavahan, when sentenced, shouted: "God · Bave Ireland" while Duggan shouted: "Up with the Republicans."...

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE 2-Training gallops. Blarney Stone rugby, Hone football School sports. S PAGE 3-The Services. Radio

programmes,

PAGE 6-Cinemas, Crossword puzzle. Diary of local events PAGE 8--Women's page. 20th birthday celebrated. New- settes.

PAGE 7-Chinese prima donn

In Colony, Union Church wedding. BF.RDU. Fun PAGE 8. Leading article:- Tuberculosis in the Colony Hello and goodbye, PAGE 10-Canton notes and neys China's solgan to-day, PAGE 11-Hank of East Asia

annual meeting,

PAGES 12 and 13-

and commerce.

RACE 6.

No. 157

$793,01

226.58

113.29

(Conblaned on Page 15

PAGES 14 and 15 Shipping Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos" dad news and directory. 501, 174, and 426.

CHUNGKING, Mar. 12 (Gen- tral)-In accordance with a resolution adopted by the third plenary session of the People's

POPE'S THANKS TO LIN SEN

CHUNGKING, Mar. 12 (Central)

used in the ceremony consists of Dominion

three lines of gold blades mounted on silver tissue and lined with white velvet. Although it contains

| nearly seven hundred jewels it is

JAPANESE SHORTEN DEFENCE

Political Council recently held LINES

National

in Chungking a Spiritual Mobilisation More-. mans has been launched. The resolution was passed in response to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's opening address at the session stressing the Importance of spiritual mobilisation during the second period of the war of resistance.

ICHANG, Max. 12 (Central) -After suffering severe blows," the Japanese In central. Kapeh are shortening their fighting lines as a; mesas for consoll=" dation.

Status For Palestine?

LONDON, Mar. 12 (T/Ocean)— The possibility of new. unexpected developments in the Palestinian question is anticipated in political circles here. It is reliably stated that the Colonial Secretary, Mr. MacDonald, in the course of a long conversation with the Jewish dele- gates on Saturday, evening made two proposals, namely, to create a Jewish settlement on a large scale In Rhodesia and to grant dominion status to Palestine.

It is believed that the Jewe will be prepared to make far-reaching concessions", "on condition that Palestine is still recognised on Most of the Japanese troops to principle by the British Govern- the north of the Hankow-Ichans ment as the Jewish national home. highway are now massed on the On the other hand it is considered¦.. General principles and measures highway. Repairs to the highway certain that Palestinian Arabs wit for enforcement of the spiritual which has been heavily damaged reject the proposal to make Pales- mobilisation were promulgated by the Chinese are being done by tine a British dominion. yesterday by the Supreme Na the Japanese. This indicates their we tional Defence Council.

intention of renewing their west-

A National Spiritual Mobilisation ward drive along the highway, Association is being organised by The stalemate in south Hupeh the Council as the highest organ and north Hanan continues. charge of the movement. Competent military observers at- Generalissima Chiang, Chairman tribute the Japanese Inability to of the Council, will be concurrently make further advance in these Prendent of the Association while war zones to the three major rea-

Brazil Orders Warships From America

Dr. H. H. Kang, President of the sens, First. Chinese regular and WASHINGTON, Mar 12 (Reuter) Executive Yuan, as Vice-President guerilla troops are closely encirBrazil is reported to be consider Branch associations will be orcling the Japanese and have been ing three warships of 10,000 LOTS ganised in various provinces harassing them by constant ralds from America. She recently re- municipalities, and distrieta.

Second, the hilly terrain renders celved tenders from Britam but The movement has the following Japanese mechanised units in-naval experts in Washingt as its common objects: (1) the effective fled

that Brazil prefers |State and the nation above Overy. Third, there is close co-operation order to American

thing else (2) military necessities between the Chinese troops and a somewhat and victory come first, and (3) the civilians against the invaders, she doubted the concentration of the people's wil Lots of civilians have taken up ship and strength.

arms.