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CABLES

JAPAN PROPOSES DRASTIC REVISION IN INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT

"Monopoly" Whangpoo

Charge

Dredging

SHANGHAI COUNCIL NEGOTIATIONS WITH

"UNDEMOCRATIC"

TOKYO, MAY 4 (REUTER} -PROPOSALS FOR THE DRASTIC REVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE "STRUC- TURE OF THE INTERNA- TIONAL SETTLEMENT in Shanghal were presented to the Ambassadors of Great Britain and the United States by Mr. Sawada, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, who com- plained, inter alia, that the election system of the Shang- hai Municipal Council is un- democratic.

JAPANESE STILL

PROCEEDING

- LONDON, MAY 4 (REUTER) -QUESTIONED IN

THE HOUSE OF COMMUNS IES- TERDAY WHETHER THE WHANGPUO CONSERVANCY BOARD 'had yet been allowed to resume dredging the ap- proach to Shanghal, Mr. R. A. Batler,

Under-Secretary for

Foreign Affairs, replied in the negative, adding that nego- tiations with the Japanese authorities to Shanghai were being actively pursued and that he hoped an agreement would be reached shortly.

JAPANESE INCONSISTENCY

British Company's Complaint

LONDON, May 4 (Reuter) - Commdr., A Marsden (Con) asked if the Prime Minister could state the result of the inquiries into the complaint of a British company in. Shanghai, who had been 'rofused permission by the JapANESE thorities for four of thetr British employees to ro to Bankow, a though two American employees of the company had been allowed

to proceed.

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Reprisals By Germany

6 BRITONS ASKED TO LEAVE

BERLIN, May 4 (Reuter)— Str British subjects resident In Germany have received orders from the, German Gor- ernment to leave. The ex- pulsions are direct reprisals for the expulsion of sir Ger mans from Great Britain. The British Embassy, has been informed that all expelled Britons must leave by May 24,

Those expelled are: Mr. H. C. Greene, chief correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph." a business man, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary an engineer, a language teacher for Foreign Affairs, agreed that and two directors of companies, the facts were

By stated and added that it appeared, however, that in a similar case, about the same time, discrimination had been exercised in favour of

a British subject...

It is made clear that further "unjustifiable" expulsions by Britain would be followed by further German reprisals.

circles told Government

the He contended that the Sir John Wardlaw-Milne (Con)

British Embassy that the expul British monopolised the im- asked whether, in view of the

ston of Mr. Greene implied. no im- TIENTSIN SITUATION portant offices and tended to fact that these negotiations had Asked by Mr. Ian Hannah (Con) putation against his work as act in an "oligarchical" man- been going on a long time and whether the Prime Minister had, correspondent

that the Board's work was of been able to secure the removal of policy of his paper, International Importance for the the barricades round the British Purely a reprisal for the expul- shipping of all nations, would the Concession in Tientsin and how don of the Lanon correspondent Minister consider trying again. far he had been able to secure the of the "National, Zeitung."

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New Conditions Mr. Sawaria added that it was essential that the land regulations Mr. Butler: "Lord Halifax is restoration of normal 'conditions,

BELGIAN MOVE should be brought up to date to aware of the value of the Board's Mr. Butler replied that the posi- BRUSSELS, May (Reuter)- meet new conditions and that the work and. I hope to give a more tion remained as stated on May The Belgian Government. has Municipal Council must be reform- hopeful answer as a result of the 3. All possible steps were being expelled a German journalist, who ed to represent more fairly, the negotiations now proceeding." taken to secure the restoration of is also the head of various Ger- värtous Interested. nationalities,

normal conditions.

: man organizations in the country, particularly "that the Japanese re- presentation must be increased.

The British and American Am- bassadors are conveying ·Mr. Sawada's views to their govern- ments.

JAPANESE PLANS

FOR S.M.C.

AIR RAIDS.

IN SOUTH

OVER 100 BOMBS DROPPED: HEAVY CASUALTIES

SHANGHAL May 4 (Reuter- Japanese officials to-day, called on the British and American Consuls- General and handed them a copy

From Our Own Correspondent of the proposals for the reorgani

CHUNGSBAN, May 4-As a re- zation of the Shanghai Municipal taliation of the Chinese saccesses Council and revision of land re-in gulations which was presented to the British and United States Ami bassadors in Tokyo yesterday.

the counter-offensive which caused heavy Japanese casualties, enemy warplanes heavily bombed Hokshan, Kaoming, Kowkont and neighbouring towns on May 3 and dumped over a hundred bombs of l

U. S. DEFENCE 500 pounds to 200 pounds. Many

BILL PASSED

"Crictical" Items And

Fleet Expansions

Departure Of Their Majesties For Canada

Parliament To Present

Loval Address

LONDON, May 4 (Reuter)—The House of Lords yesterday gave unanimous approval of the motion moved by Lard Stan- hope that an address be presented to the King on the occasion of his departure to Canada and the United States, conveying 'aa- surßnces of the loyal affection of the House, and the deep in- terest with which it will follow the progrtas of Their Majesties during their absence.

the

the

houses in these towns were reduced to debris, while the casualties to

Lord Stanhope described the civil population were heavy.

motion as unprecedented in Other Japanese warplanes bombed annals of the House of Lord and strafed Fatkong north of added, that the action, however,

He FOOD FOR SPANISH

POPULATION-

Tsunghua, Lofaushan, the famous was unprecedented because he be

day.

LONDON, May 4 (BWB)-Bir Maurice Peterson, British Am- bassador to Spain, recently visited

The consignment arrived in a

SOVIET SURPRISE

RESIGNATION OF LITVINOFF

MOSCOW, MAY 4 (REUTER) -M LITVINOFF, SOVIET - COMMISSAR FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, has been released from his duties at his own rê- quest. The Premier, M. Molo- tov, will take over M, Litvi- noff's duties.

Authentic information regarding the reasons and implications of M. Litvinoff's resignation are at present withheld. The announce- ment was made in the following form in ✡ Tass Agency com- munique:

"The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet has appointed the Chair- man of the Council of Commissars, M. Molotov, to be concurrently Commissar for Foreign Affairs and

has released'M. Litvinoff at his e- quest from duties,”

27. KILLED: 30 INJURED

MAÇÃO, May 4 (Reuter)- Three Chinese houses, which were full of refugees, col- lapsed killing 27 and injuring

30.

The recent heavy rains were probably a contributory, fac- tor to the accident,

Sino-Burmese

Railway Project

COMMONS INQUIRY

LONDON, May 4 (Reuter

the

In the House of Commons yea- terday Sir Arnold Wilson (Con) asked whether the Chinese Government was building a rallway to the Sino-Burmese frontier and whether Under-Secretary for Burma could give an assurance that po ralfway construction in Burma was contemplated to connect with it and that no such project be entertained without the fullest previous public, in- quiry, and the assent of the Burmese Parliament.

ment

had already

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RACE MEETING

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bay's grand rush at the end will stand him in good stead. Pin-

farthings won as he liked at the

show up

last meeting and may well again though the distance is against him. Rose Evelyn is show- ing up well in training but I ex- pect this roan to do no better than Anish behind the placed ponies. Soldier of Britain is carrying top weight and may find it beyond him. Scenic View at 150 lbs. Is quite as likely to come

up and should at least secure a place.

ROOSEVEL

1936 RIVAL

Governor Landon Support President's

"

Policy..

KANSAS CITY, May 4 (Rea- ter)--Governor Alfred Landon, the Repubilean candidate, who

Was defeated by President Roosevelt 'in the 1986 Presi dential Contest, declared that he would support President Roosevelt peace conference ap- peal to the dictators,

Stating that he was "crossing Party lines" to take sides with

BRISBANE BERING HANDICAP ·

This 1-1/4 mile race for Austra- Ilans of any season wilt be the tit-bit of the programme. With President Roosevelt in this mat- Strathroy at. 155 lbs, the two old ter, Governor Landon sald: "The rivala Lucky Lad and Lancashire United States is the one great Chips must be at their best to power, which has a chance to offer stave off the challenge. Strathroy Something other than $ mere has been most impressive during choosing up of sides before going the early morning try-outs, this

into battle." past fortnight and it will be in- teresting to see how he fares against the others, under his pre- sent condition and with the reculpt of a few pounds in weight,

Governor Landon also expressed "fear for America's ability to stay out of a prolonged war on account of emotional, economic and other pulls which were already making themselves felt."

Governor Landon these views when he addressed the

expressed. Methodist Conference.

FOREIGN VESSEL

DETAINED

Courting Eve is the next best but this animal is not yet 100% at and I cannot see him do better than secure the minor position. The finish should be very close. and at the moment of writing I think there will be little between Strathroy and Lucky Lad, with + Lancashire Chips close up. Triumphant Day and Snowy River are also entered but their chances of upsetting are very remote.

MOUNT DAVIS HANDICAP. (SECOND SECTION) There really is nothing entered here that can offer Rose

Queen serious opposition and this bay bour. Fifty passengers aboard arc mare "should secure a long-belated

detained, win. Bright View does not appear to be anywhere like his old form and despite a fair fourth at the last meeting. I believe the distance for "D" Class ponies. The three (from the two mile post once that should be given serfous con round and in) is too much for this sideration

Strathbannock,

NINGPO, May 4 (Central)~~A foreign vessel flying an American fag was stopped by a Japanese. warship while on its way" from Tinghal to Ningpe last Sunday and forced to sail to Halangshan har-

mountain resort east of Tseng-lieved it was the first time.a. reign- cheng and Fu Ho west of Lafau-ing sovereign had visited a self- WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reu-

shan. The damage was not heavy governing Dominion. ter)-President Roosevelt has owing to poor visibility yester GRATEFUL ADMIRATION Bilbao to superintend the handing Lieut.-Col. Muthead Under- signed the $153,000,000 Defence

Lord Snell, leader of the Labour over of five-hundred tons of pro-Secretary of State for India and bay. Tyne has a lot of weight to sylvandale and Valorous, with very Bill. The total'will immediately Conditions in Teishan, south of Opposition, in supporting the visions and foodstuffs, constituting be available in appropriations Kongmoon, have returned almost motion said that as His Majesty ment to the Spanish Government. Dorts that the Chinese Gove Laughing Girl, if well nursed, is bility but not having seen this a gift from the British Govern- Burma, said that, he had seen re- carry, 168 lbs but should secure little between them. Portrush has

one of the minor placings.

also been mentioned as a possi- and contract anthorisations to normal following the enemy's sets out upon his journey, full of for "critical" defence Items, failure to push down by river and promise and significance, we wish convoy of lorries towards the end preliminary work for a railway

a positive danger, as this grey is chestnut of late I am unable to for army and sea coast de-

the Sunning Hallway. The Japan him to know that he can feel he of last month and is to be dis- from Kunming towards the Burma improving fast and in excellent confirm his condition fences and Fleet expansions. ese are blocked owing to the heavy takes, with him the grateful ad-tributed to the hungary population frontier.

condition. Lady Love

Double Chance and Desert Star Meanwhile, the Naval Committee counter-attacks on Kongmoon and miration of all his people (cheers). of Madrid. Further consignments The project of a Chinese rallway

accountably made a hot favourite

are fair propositions though, the of the House of Representatives Sunwul, Kwangtung and Kwangsi Lord Samuel, in the absence...

will be sent so long as the need connecting with the Burmese rall the last time out, but proved very former has a fairly heavy load to has recommended legislation to troops have joined up in storming of Lord Crewe, said

disappointing. This pony will have look after. Dekko is about the that

way system had been contemplated to show much improved form be-best of the remaining entries and authorise the expenditure of $6.- these two towns, where fierce throughout this land there wak The Spanish authorities in Bil-from time to time on many fore I would consider her chances the one most likely to upset. 880.000 for the complete, modern-fighting was in progress all yea- a deep feeling, not only

bao have been most helpful in casions in the past forty years and ization of five battleships.

terday.

friendship, but of affection to-

assisting the British convoy, which he assured Bir Arnold Wilson, thit wards the people of the United

is headed by Col. Martin, Honorary nothing would be done in Burma States..

Attache to the British Embassy in without a due consultation with

all interests in Burma concerned.

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PLANS FOR THE EXPANSION OF HOME PRODUCTION IN

THE

EVENT OF WAR

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continues to exist.

Moving a similar address in the Spain.

House of Commons, the Prime

Minister said that Their Majesties'

Journey would give immense plea..

gura and satisfaction to their sub- Jects in Canada, and would further cement, the ties of the Empire.

Mr. Clement Attice, on behalf of the Labour Party, supported the motion.

STAR UF GOODWILL

LONDON, May 4 (BWS)- a scale, or of a character, that Plans for the expansion of would be required in time of war, home production of food in should be put into opération tri wartime were discussed by the advance of an outbreak of war. Sir Archibald Sinclair said that They consider that the best pre-in opening the New York World Agriculture Minister, Sir Re- ginald Dorman Smith, in the paration for an emergency is to Fair, President Roosevelt had sald House of Commons yesterday

bring the land into a state of that the American people hitched! when he said “under the Gov-

greater fertility, which would en- their wagon to the star of good- ablé it to respond more fully to the will and peace. ernment's general plans for in- suring food suppites in time of war, the function allotted to the Agricultural Department is that of making the arrange- ments that, would be required in, the event of an outbreak of war to bring about an expaq- sion of food production In the United Kingdom.

Anti-Aggression And Non- Aggression Moves: Statements In House Of Commons

LONDON, May 4 (Beuter)-It is understood that the post- tion of the Anglo-Soviet negotiations were discussed at yester- day's Cabinet meeting.

No instructions regarding the British reply to the Soviet pro- posals have so far been sent to the British Ambassador in Mos- It is understood that exchanges of views regarding the COW. negotiations are at present taking place with the French Gov- ernment.

FOREIGN MINISTERS TO MEET STOCKHOLM, May 4 (Renter)--A meeting of the Foreign: Ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland will pro bably take place in Stockholm on May 9, to discuss the sound- ings recently made by `Germany regarding non-aggression pacts..

BRITISH ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Increased demands which would It was striking proof of the sin- be made upon it in the event of an cerity with which the British pub outbreak of war.

lic shared those ideals, that at a "To assist farmers to improve the time when our minds were 80 [potential productivity of such gravely preoccupied with dangers land, the Government propose to nearer at home, Their Majesties ask Parliament to authorise pay-should be leaving these shores on |ment of a contribution of £2 per a mission of goodwill and under-

acre in respect of permanent grass standing to the peoples of the "Plans have, accordingly, been ploughed up after this announce-West. prepared for a central and localment and, before September 30 organization which would be res-this year, and brought into á ponsible for the central direction state of cleanliness and fertility

LONDON, May 4 (Reuter)-A and executive committees would by reseeding or by fallowing or by message has been sent from the be set up in each county to whom sowing to approved crop with a King thanking the members of the continual complaints about the Important functions would be re-

Houses of Lords and Commons for Treaty of Versailles, he would view to reseeding. legated. Expansion of home food The Government would urge their "loyal and affectionate mes draw Herr Hitler's attention to the production would necessarily in farmers, in consultation, where sage."

Tosses of territory, suffered, by Rus-' [sia and · Rumania by the Treaties

The motion was carried nemʼcon,"

KING'S THANKS

LONDON, May 4 (Reuter)-The British acknowledgment of the German note terminating the Anglo-German Naval Agree- ment was sent to Berlin yesterday. It, is expected that the Government's observations will follow shortly.

Asked if, in view of Herr Hitler's

was un-

CANTERBURY HANDICAP

→ HUNCHBANKS PLATE There are 30 subscription grisins of this season in this six furlong

I hear on good authority that sprint, which is the first leg of the Candlelight will not go to the post Daily Double. It will be difficult to and in his absence we should wit“ pick the eventual winner and oneness a fine race between Brunu, can be prepared for a possible Sydney Lad and Baffin Bay.

The upset. On past performances, the latter is still a little green to the issue should le between Bome game but should improve on his. Hope and Green Bay. The former last performance." has been thereabouts on several Sydney Lad did quite an im- occasions and with the assistance į pressive mile gallop on Wednesday of Mr. Encarnacao to-morrow, may morning and should be the greatest just about do the trick.

danger to Bruno. The others are Bressay has been placed in good not in the

same class, though company so bear this chestnut in Cairnsmore is as yet practically mind, when looking for something an unimown" quantity.

to beat the favourites, National

Honour, Sea Horse, Geordle,"

"Talka- tive and Welcome are others with

TAIMOSHAN HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION). a deinitë chance especially if they

Punters will be faced with an- draw favourable positions at the other large held in this final start and get away well.

event. Mileage and February CHARTERS TOWERS HANDICAP Fourth" are the two promising Blandford and Criffel will be the ones with Guinness Time a strong public choice and the two will challenger. February Fourth gal- probably be the ones to vie for theloped a mile last week Inside 2:17, premier position. The race is from but appears to have had some Ill the two mile post, once round, and effects and there is a strong in, which factor should be advan-rumour this black will not be tageons to Blandford Considers saddled for to-morrow's meeting tion had been given to King's However, if he recovers in time and Privilege as a likely winner but looks none the worse in the pad- this pony appears to be a trife dock, I would recommend him as scraggy andd therefore may not the one to follow. start.

Golden: Cow is a good outsider Brutus and Tornado Btar are and by all means do not neglect worth following for large dividends, Whalsey, if you want a fair divi- volve an increase in arable area necessary, with the landowners

especially the last names, which Idend for your last ve dollars. obtained by means of ploughing concerned, to make arrangements The Defence Minister of Aus-of Brestlitovsk and Bucharest, the SHANGHAL, May 4 (Reuter)-A can recommend as a good outsider. Wilber should also have a strong up campaign.

to plough up during summer in-tralia declared that Australia's Prime Minister replied that he did spokesman of the Japanese Em-Centre Court is also looking none following as this grey is speedy ferior permanent grassland that defence measures had been com- not think any useful purpose bassy this afternoon stated that too well and galloping poorly. and a hard one to beat in a dose would benet by reseeding and plete to the minutest detail in the would be served by such an ac- the Huishsing Commercial Bank

Anish, "The Government do not con- could, if necessary, be put in a event of war and in co-operation tion," as the German Government expects to open for business o elder it necessary, or desirable, condition

produce suitable with the Imperial defence, says must be well aware of the terms May 10 though plans hitherto are that a plan for the production on crops."

Reuter

of those treaties.

not dennita.

BEST. PREPARATION

HUAHSING BANK OPENING

TAIMOSHAN HANDICAP

⠀⠀⠀ (FIRST SECTION)

My final selections for the meat- This is the second leg of the ing will be published in to-morre Daily Double and i, a mile race issue.