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*Hongkong Daily Press-May 27, 1939.

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MORE PROTECTION FOR BRITISH MERCHANTMEN

IN FAR EAST SOUGHT

Questions On Boarding Of Ranpura: Government's View

ONDON, MAY 26 (REUTER)-" THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TAKE A VERY SERIOUS VIEW OF THE INCIDENT," DECLARED MR. R. A. BUTLER, UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, IN THE COURSE OF REPLIES TO QUES- TIONS DEALING WITH THE STOPPING BY A JAP- ANESE WARSHIP OF THE P. & O. LINER RANPURA several miles south of Waglan, outside Hongkong, on the morning of. Wednesday, addressed to the Govern- ment to-day in the House of Commons.

The questions were addressed by Mr. Arthur Hen- derson (Labour), Sir Gifford Fox, Bt. (Conservative). and Mr. S. S. de Chair (Conservative).

Government Pressing For Release Of Sagres

LONDON, May 26 (Reuter}~ The affair concerning the do- tention by the Japanese of the British ship Sagres was again raised in the House of Com- nons to-day by Mr. S. S. de.

Chair

The Under-Secretary for For- eign Affairs replying said that. representations for release of the vessel had been made by London to Tokyo and "we shall continue to press the Japanese Government to expediste a set- tlement of the case."

Replying, Mr. Butler des- cribed the incident and re-

ferred to the protests lodged

with the Japanese authorities by Admi. Sir Percy Noble,

Commander-in-Chief of the

China Station, and Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador to Japan...

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Mr. Butler added that the ques- tion of taking further action to protect British shipping from such interference was under con- sideration.

Mr. Henderson" asked if the establishment of a blockade of the China coast, which the Japanese declared it was their intention to Institute, would not be quite con- trary to the rules of international law?

The Labour member further asked if such blockade was esta blished. would a naval escort be provided for British ships in Chinese waters to protect them

Mr. Butler said that, he under-from such unlawful Interference?.

stood that the Japanese authorities

claim they are still engaged in ex-« amining all the facts, which they regard as relevant.

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Mr. de Chair asked if the House could be assured that some really vigorous action would be taken to secure the release.

Mr. Butler recalled the Prime. Minister's statement that he regarded the situation as com- pletely unsatisfactory. That was the Government's view and they were preasing the case in that. Ught.

The Foreign Under-Secretary"

replied that it was in view of

stch rumours that the ques- tion of British shipping was at pre- sent receiving argent sideration.

further protecting

соп-

Mr. Butler agreed that such a blockade would be contrary to the

rules of international law,

Clear Definition Sought

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1939.

15-19 Marina House, Queen's Road Central. G.P.O. Box. No. 1

Mussolini. At Last Induced To Sign On The Dotted Line!

PACT

PACT

PACT

POLAN

ARBA

Adolf: "We may be short of many things in many, but paper for pacts is at least plentiful

Benito: "You're telling me." (The Balletto, Glasgow)

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WAR IS NOT GOING WELL WITH JAPAN: REALIZATION WILL INCREASE THE INTERFERENCE WITH BRITISH SHIPPING

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ONDON, May 26 (Reuter)-Information as the exact nature of the measures for, protection of British shipping cannot be obtained but Reuter learns that the reality thereof is not doubted although anything in the nature of a convoy system or placing of guards aboard British ships appears unpracticable owing to the ex- tent of Chinese waters and the number of ships involved and the limited resources of the navy.

Reuter understands that the Government is keenly surveying the whole situa- tion in China. Best informed observers are of the opinion that the boarding of the Ranpura was partly due to the militarists' ill-temper at the rebuff encountered at Kulangsu and partly, and in a large measure, their realization that the China war is not going well for Japan the end of which appears to be more remote than

ever.

As this realization deepens it is expected Japanese interference is

likely to become worse and worse.

PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF law interviewed by Reuter stresses

An authority on international

the legality of reprisals as acts by

JAPANESE GOODS one country detrimental to the

French Measures Being Watched

interests of another provided, they are of a similar nature and con- fined to the same plane.

In this conriezion, Reuter under- stands the question of countering Japanese restrictions on trade, and

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

THE HIGH PRIOR OF CREAPNESS

Fow who have discovered the

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Price Per Month: $3.00.

WELL ATTENDED BALL IN AID OF FUNDS FOR CO-OPERATIVES' WORK

Happy Grill Room Throng And Bright Entertainment

The Grill Room of the Hongkong Hotel, scene of many brilliant social functions, again sparkled with the glitter of a smart and happy throng last night at the ball sponsored by the Hongkong Promotion Com- mittee of the Chinese Industrial Co-operatives to raise funds to further its work.

Every table was occupied, and the floor was crowded with dancers whenever that untiring pur- veyor of rhythm, Art Carneiro, and his indefatigable companions, struck up.

Excellent "cabaret entertainment was also provided between dances by enthusiastic 'and capable amateurs. Mrs. Percy Chen, who captivated everyone at the recent St. John Ambulance Brigade ball with her polished rendering of the | Mel · ·Lan-fang-sword dance, was again the hit of the evening when she repeated the dance.

"An Oriental dance, · In which Misses Elsie Law, Dora Chow, Doreen Weir, and Elsie Wong ap- peared, also proved very popular. Bright Rhythm

Miss Doreen Ma, well-known ZBW artiste, entertained with bright rhythm numbers at the piano, while Messrs. Herbert Tong, George Chow, Teddy Yip and Tommy Lee were extremely good in a noveltyakit on the "Gay "Nineties" makit, maki

Nothing To Substantiate Japanese Allegations

SHANGHAI, May 26 '(Beuter). --Reuter learns that a carefti inquiry by the British military- authorities produced nothing to substantiate the Japanese al- legations to the effect that a British soldier" hid used his bayonet and wounded a Jap anese officer ind a Japanese In- terpreter at the British-owned mit Footung soroes...the Others who contributed to the

river from Shanghai un May 24. programme were the Misses Colleen The alleged incident was given. Ng Quinn, Gloria" Yee, Rosita Woo much prominence in the JapanAZĪSE and Heler Loong.""

press and semi-oficial Japancas Among those who took parties announcements were made in were the Hon. Mr. M. E. Lo, the Tokyo yesterday, and in Shanghal Hon Sir Shou-son Chow, Dr. Irena to-day, that a strong protest had Ho Tung. Mr. George She, Mr.been lodged with the British mili William Yinson Lee, Dr. F. Ltary anthorities bere. No auch

Tseung, Dr W Chann, Mrs. protest has, in fact, been received Violet Chan, Mr. I. M. Loo, Mr. A Japanese raval spokesman, Morris Cohen, Mr. P. E. Chu. Mr. this evening, sald, "A protest is

Miss Wang Hsiao-lal,

Dalay could not say when It would be O'Keefe, Mr. W. H. T. Louey, Mr.delivered. Philip Chai and Mr. F. H. Kwok. ⠀

Peter E. Bin, Mr. F. Zimmern, Gen. questioned at the press conference

COTTON PRICES.

Being Called By United States

LETTLEROCK, ARKANSAS, May

Bir Gifford Fox asked the Gov- eriment whether in view of the LONDON. May 26 (Reuter)-Recurrency in North China by con- constant acts of aggression on plying in the House of Commons sular certificates on all imports to 26 (Reuter)-Mr. Wallace, Secre- British interests in the Far East to-day to a question on the extent prove they are purchased and tary for Agriculture, disclosed that] Lt. Com. R. T. H. Fletcher asked they would consider asking Japan of French prohibition, on the im-financed by the free open market the United States was calling an conference in the if the Government would consider for a. clear definition:

of her portation of Japanese goods into 1s, by no means pigeonholed and international refusing clearance to some Japan-intentions towards foreigners and French territories, Mr. R. & Butler, is again being carefully considered. summer or autumn to seek ways ese ship in a British port until the their trade in China.

: Foreign Under-Secretary, referred With reference to Shanghai, of Improving cotton prices dividing Sagres was released,

Mr. Butler replied. that a re-to the Japanese and French Notes Router understands that both Air the world markets équitably be- Mr.. Butler replied that every conquest for more precise information of last year and the decree of last Robert Craigie and Mr. Joseph tween all exporting nations. sideration would be borne in mind. I was contained in the Note of April Instituting a system of con- Grew in recent communications on A State Department of enquiry

January 14 from the British sular certificates.

the matter to Tokyo left no doubt regarding the desirability of agree QUEEN MARY Government to the Japanese but

no reply had yet been received that their, object was to

He said that it was quite clear in the Japanese mind of the ment brought favourable reples secure Anglo-American attitude to any from exporting countries, sald Mr. A telegram of congratulation but Sir Gifford might rest assured from the King and Queen was one that the Foreign Secretary, Lord Suarantee for the importation of forcible interference of the settle- Wallace, but until sach, agreement

goods into Japan and ment's administration."

of

Sir J. 8. Wardlaw-Milne mid that did not wish to add to the difficulties in the Far Continued on Page 9

Frerich

ments.

It would not be possible, to say! to what extent the operation of these measures involved actual ex- clusion of Japanese goods.

many hundreds received by Halifax, would not lose sight of transfer necessary, exchange pay- Queen Mary who yesterday cele the point. brated her 172nd birthday. Queen Mary is still in doctors' handa fol- lowing her recent moter accident. Yesterday morning the bulletin stated: "Her Majesty has had a quiet night. Progress continues satisfactory though the improve- ment of the eye must be necessarily "slow."—(BWS).

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE Z--Baseball programme for week-end. Armstrong wina. Golf starting times. Davis Cup 20

PAGE 3-Radio programmes.

The Services.

Mary ót Crossword

PAGE 5-Cinemas,

local events. prizzle.

PAGE 8.--Newsettes Menu. PAGE 7-King's birthday re

view, Airport.'news Local registration.

PAGE 8 Leading article: In- timidation Fals. Hello and Goodbye.

PAGE 13-Church news and

announcements.....

PAGES 11, 12 and 13-Finance

and commerce.

PAGES 14 and 15, Bhipping

news and directory.

KULANGSU PARLEY IS PROBABLY LAST ONE

TOKYO, May 26 (Benter)—The dispute at Kulangsu will be taken

The British Government was watching, closely "the treatment of British trade interests in territories under Japanese control with ́ à view to taking appropriate steps for their protection that might at any time appear necessary and possible,

Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour))

7 Japanese Planes

Shot Down

NHUNGKING, MAY 26

(REUTER) CHINESE OFFICIALLY CLAIM THAT SEVEN JAPANESE PLANES WERE SHOT

asked if it would not be better to DOWN IN AN AERIAL act fothtly with the French.

Mr. Butler said, there were cer- up by the diplomatic represents-tain dificulties but the French tives of the Fowers concerned ac measures were receiving the Gov- cording to an Amoy 'dispatch which ernment's close consideration. says that a third conference. be-

tween the British, American' and

Japanese naval commanders and SAILOR DOLLS FOR 'will probably by the last

Meanwhile the acting Chairman TWO

PRINCESSES

COMBAT WITH CHINESE PURSUIT PLANES JUST BEFORE THE RAID ON CHUNGKING YESTER

DAY EVENING.

THE WRECKAGE OF FOUR PLANES HAVE of the Kulangsu Municipal Counci

ALREADY LONDON............ May 26 (Reuter)→→

BEEN LO has requested the Japanese Consul-

-CATED General Mr. Uchida, to relax the Princess Elizabeth and Princess ban on junk trafic as the bans Margaret Rose Lave received two causing suspension of the food sup- sailor dolls sent by Their Majesties BANKING SECTION OBJECTIVE ply and dafly necessities, e

CHUNGKING, May 26 (Ren

from Canada

C. Powell, Mr. Tu Yueh-sen, Mr. being prepared," but declared he

CHOLERA IN H.K.

the

**Quarantine restrictions have been imposed by the customs "authorities at Tientsin and by Government of the Netherlands Indies, against arrivals from Hongkong on account of cholera. Auto

RAILWAY FARE INCREASE

A five per cent. Increase in rail- way fare has been granted by the Railway Artitration Board on the application of four, principal rail- ways in Britain and the London passenger - Transport Board, says Ritter.

THE DOLLAR

T.T, ON LONDON, 15, 2, 25/324. "IT ON NEW YORK: 28. 13/18. From Our Own Correspondent London, May 28. London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follows: RA

SUBMARINE CREW "BODIES FOUND FORTSMOUTH (NEW HAMP- could be operated, it would be necessary for the United States to SRE), May 26 (Reater) Divers embark on a programme of subsi- have now entered compartments of dizing exports to regain a "faire sunken US. ambmarine Squalus where the bodies of the remaining share of the markets and dispose 28 members of the crew were at the record surplus.

found. The submaring, still lies | Spot where she went down,

EMPIRE AIR DAY RECORD

Visitors to 63 Royal Air Force stations on Saturday, when Empire Air Day was celebrated, reached. the record total of 1,000,000 and during the afternoon 7,000 passen- gers made fighta in civ aircraft at various stations (BWB),

JAPANESE ARREST TIENTSIN CHINESE

MERCHANT

CHUNGKING, May 20 (Central) -La Kwel-yan, rich Tientsin merchant, who is manager at the Tien Helang Market, in the French Concession, and his son have been arrested by the Japanese authorl- ties for unknown reasons, accord- ing to a Tientsin dispatch, but

LA'S BOT was frst arrested in the

The Japanese are understood to hey also received two photo The banking district appeared to Japanese Concession and detained have rejected a proposal by the albúma from an official, or the be the foreign Consular Body to establish) Canadian Pacific Railway in Lon-

4 special ares in Kulangru to where don, ushers had been subched foodstunts from the mainland could by every member of the crew of be sent.

the Empress or Australia a

bjective of the Japanese in the Japanese military head- Chungking yesterday quarters.|. Il himself was then

he city summoned and det affected by pre- They have no

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