1939-05-19 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

PALESTINE:.

BRITISH PROPOSALS: GRAVE DISAPPOINTMENT IN ARAB CIRCLES

LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)-A White Paper outlining the British Government's intentions In, Palestine, envisages the establishment of an independent Palestine State in a treaty re- lation with Britain within a decade..

The proposal provides for the commercial and strategic re- quirements of both countries:

Resentment Over White Paper

RIOTS IN JERUSALEM

Jews and Arabs will share, the, government in proportion to the population.

During the transitional period. Jews and Arabs will be given an increasing part in the government.

Jewish immigration will be re- stricted to approximately one-third

In a co-operative machine shop this young refugte from flood - tortured," ..

war-racked Henan Ends work, sustenance and happiness.

CHINESE INDUSTRIAL

of the population, giving over the CO-OPERATIVES

next five years, a yearly.quota of 10,000 immigrants, together "with

the admission of 25,000 refugees as

a contribution to the refugee pro- Hongkong Interest

JERUSALEM.. May 18 (Reuter)-blem.

It is reported that 1.500 Jewish demonstrators

After five years, Jewish immigra-

at Telaviv raided tion will cease, unless the Arabs

the District Government Offices permit otherwise. and destroyed the interior which they set on fire.

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JEWISH PROTEST

The Jewish Agency, in a com. munique on the White Paper, de- clares that in effect, the new policy denies the Jewish people the tight to reconstitute their national home in their ancestral country.

A Jewish constable was seriously Injured when people in the crowd opened fire on the policemen who were making a baton charge in an effort to disperse the crowd.

TWO. Jewish

supernumerarics

The policy transfers authority to were slightly hurt when

several the Arab majority, and puts the bombs exploded in the upper Jews at the mercy of that majority. storey of the Government Imm!-It also establishes a territorial gration Department, in the centre ghetto for Jews in their own home- of Jerusalem, causing a condagra-land. tion.

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ARABS DISAPPOINTED

While the majority of Jews re- Arab circles in London express Ject the idea of violence, the bulk grave disappointment in the transi- of the opinion supports the Jewish tional period, expressing the Agency statement rejecting the opinion that the utmost mit White Paper on the Palestine pro- should have been three years. They `posals...

stress that the delay in granting Passive resistance comparable independence is not only against with Mr. Gandhi's methods are to Arat interests, but against general -be expected.

national interests in that Palestine is unable to proceed with the ob- jective of an Arab Federation.

US. VIEW WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuter) It is indicated here that the United States Government intends.. to pursue a "hands"off" polley re-

the garding

British plan for Palestine, but it is expected that; great pressure will be brought to bear in an endeavour to interest the Government in obtaining bet- ter terms for the Jews,

No arbitrary decision is taken on the form of the new State. which can be federal or uni- tary. It is to be shaped in con- sultation with the League of Nations.

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL The whole scheme is subject to approval by the League, and the

In Project

is

Local interest in the Chinese Industrial Co-operatives growing. according to the Hongkong Promotion Commit- tee of the movement which is now conducting a campaign to acquaint the public of the colony with its aims.

In addition to the supper-dance to be held on May 26 at the Hong- Kong Hotel Grill Room, under the auspices of the four chief Chinese women's organizations of the colony, there will be a tea at the Helena May. Institute on May 31 at which prominent members of the European community will listen to Miss Ida Pruitt, acting chairman of the Promotion Com- mittee. giving an account of her impressions of the co-operatives in South Klangst, of which she has Just completed an inspection tour. The hostesses at the tea will be Mrs. Sidney Caine and Mrs, P. 3. Selwyn-Clarke.

RATE OF EXPANSION The local committee reports that the movement. In the Interior is maintaining its rapid rate of ex- pansion. One project calls for the re-settlement of 10.000 refugees from the regions threatened by the Impending Yellow River floods to the safer areas of the Northwest.

CABLES

START OF ROYAL TOUR

IN CANADA.

ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME

QUEBEC, MAY 18 (REUTER) EARLY YESTER- . DAY MORNING AND UNTIL LATE TO-NIGHT thou sands upon thousands of Canadians cheered themselves hoarse in an enthusiastic welcome to Their Majesties.

In the afternoon, 33,000 school children singing "God Save the King and "O Canada" greeted the King and Queen on the plains of Abraham.

Later Their Majesties issued] Royal party appeared the National a statement. that they were Anthem was sung in French.

* deeply touched by the many messages of welcome and goodwill reaching them on their arrival from all parts of the Dominion and the United States.

The Haent French in which His Majesty replied to the address of welcome made a deep impression on the popula- tion.

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The King and Queen win leave to-day at 15 focal time en route.

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1939. —PAGE 9.

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it.

BUYING AND SELLING OF CHINESE

The volume of these messages to Montreal where they are de CHILDREN IN H.K. AND MALAYA

was so great that it was not possi- to arrive at 2.15 and will leave for

ble for Their Majesties to answer Ottawa at 11 pm them

individually. They wish. however, to express to the senders their sincerest thanks for their good wishes."

FIRST OFFICIAL DUTY "The King performed one of his first official duties as King of Canada. when he signed a submission conveying formal consent to the appointment of, Mr. Daniel Roper as United States Minister to Canada.

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ENTHUSIASTIC COMMENT

LONDON, May 18 (Reuter)— Canadian, American and French newspapers comment enthusiasti-

"No Thanks!"

cally on the warm welcome ac- FINLAND, SWEDEN: corded the King and Queen in NORWAY, DECLINE

Quebec.

"If they do as well in English- speaking Canada and the United States they will have accomplish- ed the primary, if the least men- tioned, purpose of their visit-the conquest of North America." says STATE BANQUET

the "New York Times" special T/Occan)-A State banquet at the,

QUEBEC, May 18 (Reuter and correspondent in Quebec.

"A new conquest of Canada, oc- Chateau Fontenac conclude the curred on the Plains of Abraham,” first day of the Royal visit in this declares the "Whig Standard" of elty, the King and Queen being Kingston, Ontario. cheered by enthusiastic crowds as they drove

Chateau.

to and from

HITLER'S OFFER

HELSINGFORS, May 18 (REUTER)-IT IS REPORTED THAT FINLAND HAS DE- CLINED

OFFER of

HERR HITLER'S non-aggression pact on the ground that the northern countries have agreed to observe strict neutrality, It is stated here that Sweden" and Norway have replied simi- larly and their repiles will be „published to-morrow.

"La Victoire" writes, "Certainly the our grandfathers would never

have imagined their grandsons A message from Copenhagen During the banquet the city was would endow their friendship for states that it is learned that Den Illuminated by a gigantic Dyro-England with so profound and mark has accepted Hitler's offer technical display and when the affectionate a character/

tof a non-aggression Fact..

British, United States And French

Marines

Permanent Mandates Commission Another deals with the develop FİNE ORATORIO

DIFFERING OPINIONS LONDON, May 18 (Reuter) is expected to consider, it in June, Differing opinions are held by all passing it on to the League. Coun- parties on the Palestine proposals.cil later. says Reuter's lobby correspondent. The White Paper will be discuse- While the Government expect to ed by the House of Commens en receive the approval of the ma-Monday and Tuesday next, when jority of the House, they anticipate Mr. Malcolm MacDonald will ex- emphatic criticism from the Oppo-plain the Government's reason for sition in particular.

the decisionis,

Cargoes For Japan

SHIPS DELAYED

U.S. Dock Workers Refuse To Carry Out Loading

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ment of water transport in South China.

Co-operative schools are to be founded. Blankets for the wound- ed and drugs for China's hospitals are to be domestically manufac- tured. All these things will be made by hands which would other- wise stretch out for abms.

While building a new industrial defence line for the country the movement, in its relief aspect, is giving effect, to Its basic slogan:

operatives will mean new life for millions."

HITLER FACED WITH DIFFICULT. "Thirty thousand Industrial

DECISION

Continued from Page 1 Sir Alfred Zimmern added that if Italy is dragged into war by Germany she would find Turkey most awkward be- cause Turkey now controls the Black Sea and has fortified the Dardanelles.

CO-

On the application of Det-Sgt. Matches, four employees of the Kowloon Godowns were remanded when they appeared before Mr. E. Himsworth, charged with larceny of 110 felt hata from No. 48 Godown, and receiving.

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BY CHORAL GROUP

GOVERNOR HEARS PEROSI'S WORK

BIG TRIUMPH FOR D'AQUINO

A beautiful work of great in- spiration, the oratorio is in con- ception, and development

ESGen-

Land At Kulangsu

Japanese Withdraw

ULTIMATUM FROM

· BRITISH C. IN C.

American Note On Shanghai

VIRTUAL ULTIMATUM

Intended "To Kill Roosevelt"

YOUNG AMERICAN ARRESTED

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The

QUESTION IN COMMONS

Controlling Legislation Possible

LONDON, MAY 18 (REUTER) --IN THE HOUSE OF COM-. MONS YESTERDAY, MB. W. LEACH (LAB) ASKED IF THE BUYING AND SELLING OF CHINESE CHILDREN still per- - sisted in Hongkong and Malaya and attention had been... drawn to a statement made by Mr. Dakley, Assistant Protec- tor of Chinese in Selangor, FM.S.. that it was no offence

to sell a boy.

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Becre- tary of State for the Colonies, said that attention had been drawn to the press report of the statement. The buying and selling of child- ren, with a view to slavery, prosti- tution and other immoral and unlawful purposes, was forbidden by law both in Malaya and in Hongkong.

RECENT INQUIRY

The resent Commission which investigated the problems of Mul-Tsat in Hongkong and Malaya made searching in- quiries of any system of transfer affecting boys, but it was reported that no such systém involving the element of bondage, either on the pre- text of adoption or any other- pretext, was found to exist.

Recently there had been cases of boys being sent to Malaya for the purpose. It was believed, of removing them from the zone of hostilities and he had taken steps

watch

abuses.

legislation

AIRPORT NEWS

NORTHBOUND

Friday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong-

kong.

Delphinus 4 p.m.

Monday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong-

kong.

Dorado, Della-9.30 and 5 pm. SOUTHBOUND

Tuesday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Delphinus am.

SOUTHBOUND Saturday: Hanot, France. Ville de Beyrouth-7 am.

The note would be in reply to Pan American Airways:-- - the recent Japanese request for

EASTBOUND additional representation on the Saturday: USA., Manila, Hong- Municipal Commeil,

kong.

WASHINGTON, May 18 to assure himself that the authori His Excellency the Governor, · LONDON, May 12 (Reuter) (Reuter)~A young man who tes in Hongkong and Malaya were Sir Geoffry Northcote, headed anReuter was informed yes- was trying to climb the fence co-operating to maintain a strict Interested and appreciative au- terday by the Admiralty that at White House was arrested

against development of dience which heard with delight, parties of forty-two marines and when searched was found

If the circumstances warranted, at the China Fleet Club Theatre each had been landed at Ku-armed with a stone penknife.specie last night, a complete, choral and langsu from British, Ameri-

controlling He gave his name as Frank would be enacted. orchestral performance of Lorenzo can and French warships. Twers and it is stated that he Péresi's oratorio, "The Resurrec-

The total number is said to told the police that he in- tion of Christ.”

be equal to the Japanese tended to kill Roosevelt be- The performance, which was in forces. now on the island. cause he was riot good to the Imperial Airways:-- ald of the funds of the Emergency In a report to the police Miss Refugee Council, was given by the states that the majority of

A" message from Kulangsu poor." H. Irving, of Carnarvon Road. Choral Group, augmented by solo the

Twers was held in hospital Brief cables and reports have

In the north of Europe, Sir Al-Kowloon; stated that while she voices and full orchestra, all under withdrew from the island

Japanese bluejackets for observation. appeared from time to time in the fred sald, pressure is being brought was walking near her home on the local press of freight vessels charon Denmark by Germany but Wednesday, a Chinese snatched Gualdi,

direction of Maestro E.

during the night and to-day tered by Japanese, interests at Sweden. Norway and Finland had her handbag. containing money

there are only a handful of Embassy sesterday evening. .ports on America's West Coast declined any agreement with Ger- and articles valued at $42.85, and

Japanese still there. which were held up for days when many, or the rival Powers,

ran away.

contents were not revealed. longshoremen and dock workers The difficulty with Hitler, Bir

U.S. NOTE "refused to proceed with loading Alfred concluded, had been that

The Outport Rotarians Club of tially different from compositions KULANGSU, May 18 (Reuter)— WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuter, operations.

his policy has always been a mill- Hongkong held its second meeting of a similar character by Handel At & o'clock on the evening of May Mr. Cordell Hall, U.S. Secretary Air France The "Hongkong Daily Press" tary one and he had now got to

in the Cafe de Chine yesterday, a and other masters; at times some 16, approximately 150 British, of State, said that he was prepar-. takes pleasure in being able to re-alter it to a domestic one.

fair number of members and their what strange, but never lacking in American and French bluejackets, ing a note to Japan on the In- produce the following descriptive

friends attending. It will be recalled warmth and melody, it achieves the same number as those landed ternational Settlement in shang- account of an occasion, about two tain and Ruasis, in showing Hitler Thursday, May 4, as it was felt it veal the genius of Ferost

The joint action of France, Bri- that the club was inaugurated on musical heights which at once re-by the Japanese last week, landed hal months ago, at Portland, Oregon. that he has nothing to gain and would be invaluable to the keeping

on the island from British, Ame- when two Greek tramp steamers, everything to lose, should prevent up of old friendships between highest plaudits for its courage in

The Choral Group deserves the rican and French warships, ostensibly chartered to carry ahim from embarking on further Rotarians and others who have attempting to sing such a dim- cargo of scrap-iron to Japan, were adventures.

been forced by the war to make cult work, and it is to the Group's Hongkong their home for the time credit that it succeeded in giving being, and who do not feel them a very fine rendering.

Sunday: Marilla, USA. selves quite qualified to attend

PERSONAL TRIUMPH :

California Clipper 8.30 am Club. The Club holds its luncheon

Note: Due to a delay on the meetings on the first and third tenor part, Mr. Gaston D'Aquino As the Narrator, the principal

main Empire roate, the north- Thursday of every month.

bound week-end service of Im | scored a personal triumph and Japanese that there could be no

Bankow, May 18 (Reuter) The perial Airways has been delayed s abowed beyond "argument, that he question of modification in the is the best tenor in the Colony. Kulangan Municipal Council not to tish Consul-General yesterday day and is reported to be arriving

Mrs. Sylvia Choy, who took on

accordance with the Land Regula-led a protest with the Japanese this afternoon with mall from all "Finally, however, the Federal the part of Mary Magdalene at

Consul regarding the continued ports. Arbiter of labour disputes ruled very short notice, gave of her best.

Jusurpation by the Japanese mili- "At times they had as high as that the longshoremen had broken and Mr. Alec Greaves, after, a Lingnan University Exchange Sta-500 members-all Chinese, and their contract and port closure considerable absence from singing

belonging to Messrs. Butterfeld had been attacked and no Japan- dents (Vol. II. No. 1), and is Crying banners and generally was threatened. In order to pre- also, sang well the part of Christ. tional concentration of warships tice was contrary to the agree-landing of the naval party.

There is now a veritable interna-and Swire, stating that this prac- lese property damaged before the written by Mr. Min D. Gillespie, acting in a very friendly, orderly. vent this the the editor, who is resident at and commendable fashion. The their pickets, and the freighters trude Goddard, Miss Carmen Silva, Birmingham, the destroyers Dum-

Chinese withdrew The other soloists were Mrs. Ger- here including the British cruiser ment reached last February.

Nevertheless, he said, the dep Portland, Mr. Gillespie was an ex-longshoremen refused to pass the were loaded.

The Yunyang Mara, display- change-student 1936-37,

anese naval authorities consider- Chinese picket line.

Mes Phyllis Ling and Mr. David can, Defender, Scout, the United from

The Chinese and their cause Lyen.

ing the Red Cross flag, berthed Pomona College, Claremont, Cali This continued for eleven days, certainly got a great deal of free

States cruiser Marblehead and des

ed the landing of the naval party alongside these wharves On fornia, to Lingnan University, causing approximately $300 a day publicity and the whole problem

troyer Bulmer, and the French Tuesday for the purpose ofsure of self-defence."

as a necessary emergency: men- A necessary part of the per cruiser Emille Bertin Canton. The extract, follows: to hold each Greek freighter here, is now being discussed in Washing-formance, the orchestrated by

unloading troops. and demurrage charges on the 120 ton The Chinese thanked occf-Prof. E Pellegatti proved to be an sailors remaining in Kulangsu out There are now only 42 Japanese

Rear Admiral Ka SCRAP IRON FRACAS ratiroad cars of scrap iron amount dentale for their preferred help to excellent, balanced body, all the of a force of 200 landed last week.

ever, saw nothing "All of you have no doubt heard ing to $460. Figure it up for your-picketing, but declined to use it shades of colour and expression in

TOKYO, May 18 (Reuter)tion which nece of our great scrap iron fracas here self the cost to the shippers of the on the grounds that there would Perosi's work being superbly em-

Rear-Admiral Kanazawa, pokes action on the part of t JAPANESE REPLY in Portland about a month ago. scrap fron at charges of $480 be less cause for legal confusion phasised. The first violins, led by

man of the Japanese Navy, was and American naval s TOKYO May 18 (Reuter)The subjected to a barrage of questions He was unab Two Greek tramp steamers under dally. All the papers were against and their case would be a stronger. Prof. N. A Tonon had a major Japanese Foreign Ofce reply to to-day in connection with the stand why the JaD charter to Japanese interests came the shipping of scrap iron and for one if only the Chinese did the share of the work and performed the British protest regarding Ku- situation at Kalangan. He ad- Kanninu caused to Portland to load, scrap fron for the cause of the Chinese.

picketing."

very well.

dangen was delivered to the British mitted that no Japanese nationals Fabroad:

held up in port for eleven days when American longshoremen re- fused to work.

-scrap-

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The Chinese colony in Portland/Japan. On hearing of their com, meetings of the Hongkong Rotary | played an important part ing up the river (Portland, as you should know, is 100 miles from the occasioning delay of the iron shipment, and, dependent not ocean), the Chinese colony hustled on violence, but on what sympathy out of bed and had 200 shivering. for the cause of their country they members on hand before dawn could call forward from the deck-in a driving workers, won the day.

The extract we publish is taken from the Bulletin of the 1936-37

rain to greet the first gang of longshoremen come to load the steamera.

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PICKETS WITHDRAWN

This landing followed the virtual ultimatum to the Ja- panese from the Commander-

· In-Chief, ́ ́Admiral Sir Percy. Nobie, that a landing would be made FRACAS all Japanese bluejackets landed on the p....... land were withdrawn. Admiral Noble also informed the

tions.

CONCENTRATION OF

WARSHIPS

Mr Hull gave no indication.... of the tenor of the note, but informed quarters · reported that the United States WELK making contact with Britain #pd France concerning it.

HANKOW PROTEST

tary authorities of the wharves

BABRAGE OF QUESTIONS

California Clipper--2 p.m.

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