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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

CABLES

PALESTINE PROBLEM: PARLIAMENT

ACCEPTS WHITE PAPER

WHITE PAPER PROPOSALS

LABOUR ACCUSATIONS OF BROKEN PROMISES Appeal To Submit Question To Hague Court Fails

OPPOSITION AMENDMENT LOST LONDON, May 24 (Reuter)"The Government is

breaking its promises and acting dishonourably.. The policy of the White Paper is in direct conflict with the declarations of the Government, for the Jews were now to be made a permanent minority in a coun- try that had been promised to them as a Jewish National Home," declared Mr. Herbert Morrison, Op- . position Labour, when the debate on Palestine was

resumed in the House of Commons yesterday.

At the conclusion of the debate, the Opposition amendment was defeated by 281 votes to 181 and the Government's motion was carried by 288 votes to 179.

In the debate in the House of Lords, Lord Snell withdrew his amendment and the House agreed to the Government's motion approving the policy of the White Paper without division.

Mr. Morrison declared that Mr. Malcolm MacDonald was utterly unwilling or unable to give any indication of how protection was to be afforded the Jews, who were to be sacrificed to the Govern- ment's inability to govern and its apparent fear (if not, Indeed, sympathy with) Of violence, methods of murder and assassina- tion,

Mr. Morrison urged that the opinion of The Hague Court should be obtained before the House and the Government were finally com- mitted to a policy in regard to which

grave doubts isted in regard to its consistency with the Balfour Declaration and the Mandate.

FOREIGN AGENTS

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Mr. Morrison expressed the belief that most of the trouble in Palestine was created by a minority of a certain class of Arabs, probably through the agents of Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini, and sug- gested that the Government might in part solve the pro-... blem on the lines of active-co- operation with the Jews and a large proportion of Arabs, to maintain order in Palestine,

SWASTIKA FLAG

TORN DOWN PRAGUE May 24 (Reuter) -The first season. of the Ger.. man Court sentenced three Czechs to six months' impri sonment each for tearing down the Swastika Flag, in

village pear Prague,

Herr Hitler's birthday..

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OCEAN DRAMA:

UNITED STATES SUBMARINE IN DIFFICULTIES: 62 MEN ON

BOARD: RESCUE ATTEMPTS PORTSMOUTH (New Hampshire), May 24 (Reuter)— The United States submarine Squalus, with 62 men on board, is reported to have "submerged in trouble" off White Island.

The Squalus went down in a routine dive at 2.40 p.m., but failed to come up after an hour-the usual limit for a dive in such circumstances.

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The Squalus is in 240 feet of Shoals off the New Hampshire water and the Sculpin, which was coast. ordered to the scene, was able to establish telephone communication ting off four or five water-tight The Squalus is capable of shut- with the Squalus.

compartments and, according to It is learned that during a steep the Office Commandant at Porta- dive the induction valve was un-month, it is possible "with the closed and water entered the crews oxygen tanks on board to keep quarters. Water is also stated to them going for a week." have entered the aft engine room.

The Naval tug. Wandank, and the submarine rescue ship, Faloon, a Coastguard plane and two patrol boats are rushing to the rescue. The Falcon was berthed many miles away in London. Con

[necticut.

PRESIDENT HOPEFUL President Roosevelt told re- porters in Washington" that he was definitely hopeful that the Squalus could be saved and that the Government was getting all possible equipment to the scenë.

The President is keeping in touch with the developments by Naval Radio and said that the sub- marine's so-called lungs," DY which the,, men could

escape to the surface, would not be used

SAFETY DEVICES Naval officials say that the Squalus should be able to hold out for about twenty-four hours, as she is equipped with all the latest safety devices.except as a last resort. The authorities say that an attempt will be made to send a diver down from a surface

ATTEMPT TO ship to close the induction

ISOLATE KULANGSU

NEW JAPANESE THREAT

TOKY

ПOKYO, May 24 (Reuter)--The

Japanese press

continue to feature the alleged "delicate issue In Kulangsu," notably the British, American, French and Japanese conference on board H.M.S. Bir- mingham.

The Japanese naval authorities decision is to intercept traffic be- tween Kulangsu and Fukien Pro-

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valve and that If this achieved, the ship might be raised.

The cruiser Brooklyn has been ordered to proceed to the rescue from New York immediately.

It was believed that it would be safer to try to bring "the" whole ship to the surface and this could be done if a diver managed to close the sub- marine's open valys and, ■ compressed airline was run to the submarine to fill her with air.

The sea is moderate and diving

White Island lies about Ave is stated to be possible under the miles south-east of the Isle of existing conditions.

Queen Mary In Motor

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Accident: Badly Shaken

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vince. thus isolating Kulang DOCTORS ORDER COMPLETE REST:

from all outside points, except Amoy, according to the "Asah: Shimbun," which declares that if Japan's reasonable demands

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Sir Archibald Sinclair empha- rejected and the Powers endeavour tically declared that the White to Intimidate Japan by joint ac- Paper was inconsistent with the tlon, Japan must not recede, but Mandate and said it was vital that push her policy unflinchingly. ...the Government should consult

the Mandates Commission.

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Mr. James Maxton (LLP.) also strongly opposed the White Paper.

Mr. CHURCHILL

MOVE TROOPS FROM JAPAN

20,000 LANDED "AT TSINGTAO. DELPING, MÁY 2A (REUTER)-

Mr. Winston Churchill announ- ced that he would vote against the Government's proposals. As one who was intimately responsible and connected with the earlier stages of the Palestine, policy. he could not stand by and see solenom engagements by Britain set aside THAT FRESH JAPANESE REIN- for reasons of administrative com-FORCEMENTS HAVE LANDED AT vendence or in the vain hope for TSINGTAO AS` · WELL "a quiet lite..

and

IT IS RELIABLY LEARNED

TANGKU.

A8 IN

The Balfour Declaration

The figures are not available, but, the Mandate. had both been viola- landing, which took place from

it is believed that the Tsingtao} ted by the Government's proposals several transports, totalied in the and Mr. Churchill declared that it neighbourhood of 20,000 men and would only be prudent and decent it is believed that they are from for the Government to ascertam Japan. the views of the Mandates. Com-

Some of the new arrivals are fmission of the League before taksiready in action in the neighbour- ing a Parliamentary decision in hood where there has been con- their favour.

siderable guerilla activity,

The Opposition amendment was 181

defeated by 281 votes

to

and the Clovernment motion was carried by 288 votes to 179.

QUEEN. WILHELMINA AND PEACE NEED BRUSSELS, May 24 (Reuter

Peace was the keynote in speeches

exchanged between Queen Wilhel- mina and the famous Burgomaster Max when the Queen was wel- comed at the Brussels town hall. Max stressed the necessity for small states coming together in helping each other before the menaces of brutal forces. Isola tion for them would be death.

Replying, Queen Wilhelmina said in the present troubled times they must be in favour of all contri-

JAPANESE ALLEGATION DENIED

FRENCH OFFICERS IN CHINESE GOVT.

SHANGHAI, May 24, (Reuter) The French Ambasador to Chins, has authorised a fat denial of the Japanese press allegation, that the French Government has placed a military mission at the disposal of the Chinese Government: The statement declares that he

NO CAUSE FOR ANY ANXIETY

LONDON, May 24 (Reuter)Queen Mary was in- volved in a motor accident at Wimbledon yester- day afternoon, but according to a statement made in Marlborough House, Her Majesty was not hurt.

Queen Mary was badly "shaken, but unhurt in a motor accident in London on Tues-

day,

Queen Mary to have complete rest for twelve hours before mak- ing a further statement.

All immediate engagements have been cancelled and Queen Mary will not drive to Epsom for the Derby with the other members of the Royal Family as she intended.

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ITALIAN TROOPS TO LEAVE SPAIN

ROME, May 23 (T/Ocean) -The Italian volunteers will be withdrawn to the last man from Spain before" the end of the present month, it is officially announced here yesterday,

The volunteers will be as- sembled in Cadle for the re- tarn voyage to Italy,

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DISABLED JAPANESE

SOLDIERS

SHANGHAI, May 23 (Intl)-About' 3,000 disabled. Japanese soldiers left yesterday for Japan aboard the transport. Yoshino Маги

*A GUP OF TEA!" After Queen Mary had rested in the doctor's house, she said: "These men saw action in numerous am going to have a cup of tea and that is all I want."

KING AND QUEEN INFORMED The news, was flashed to. Canada and the Boyal train -- was stopped, the King and Queen being informed of the accident, and Queen Mary's condition.

fronts in China and suffered in- juries in the heads and limbs, Many was taken aboard in stret chers.

About 1,000 urns

containing

ashes of dead soldiers were "all shipped home in the samë vessel

SHIPS IN HARBOUR

Kowloon Wharf Benmacdhui,

Kowloon Bay-Gunda

Yanmati Foch, Turul, Mary

A message from Schreiber, On- The motor car in which Queen received the news of the accident

tario, states that Their Majesties Emp. of Asia, Ruys, Ranpura Mary was travelling overturned to Queen Mary in a press bulletin and although Her Majesty was delivered to them when the train Moller, Jessie Moller badly shaken, she was unhurt and reached Jackfish, a short journey after resting for some time in a from Schreiber. local doctor's surgery she drove away in another Royal car.

The King told a member of the When the accident occurred a that he was glad to be able to kay Reception Committee at Bchreiber painter working in the vicinity that the injury to Queen Mary hurried to the overturned car and was quite alight and that there placed his ladder against the door was "nothing at all to be worried and by this means Queen Mary about." was assisted out.

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It Is not known whether; the King telephoned to London.

Their Majesties are "en "route to Port Arthur, where they were due at 11 p.m. yesterday BB.T.. but encountered freezing temperatures

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When Queen Mary drove away from the doctor's house later a large crowd outside re cognised her and gave her n cheer. Queen Mary who ap- peared to have been badly. shaken, smiled and acknow- ledged the crowd's salutation. NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY of humanity and work for peace having no longer any ties with the According to

· RESTLESS NIGHT an eye-witness, amongst all nations,

French Army, had been engaged the Royal car was involved in a individually by the Chinese Gov- Collalon with a lorry. The Lady medical report from Marlborough LONDON, May 24 (Reuter) A ernment in the capacity or -Walting who was travelling House says that Queen Mary passz with Queen Mary, also appeared to ed a restless night partly due to “The French Government, now be badly shaken.

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League Recommendation

COMMANDERS TO TEACH THEIR MEN For. Aid To China CHUNGKING, (Reuter by Mall) GENEVA, May 24 (Reuter) The for night raids on railways, high- -Apart from leading their bands Committee "given the task of ways and Japanese drafting the text of the resoluChinese guerilla commanders must tion in answer Dr. Wellington now teach their men how to read Koo's appeal to the League Coun and write, according to instirue- cil on Monday, in connexion with tions issued by the Chinese High möre ald for China in the way of

Command. sanctions against Japan, met yesterday.

The resolution will reamrm the recommendation of the League to member states to give what as sistance was practicable to China in her struggle.

Britain, "France, Russia arici Lativa

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Illiterate guerillis have to learn 500 Chinese characters within gir months. Completion of the course will enable them to read the daily newspapers issued by their head- quarters."

Political workers attached to the guerilla forces have written special text books for them,

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