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PEOPLE'S CONGRESS: CHUNGKING STATEMENT

"GREATEST Draft Constitution Will AND MOST Be Officially Submitted

For Discussion

REVERED"

PRESS TRIBUTE

MONTREAL, Feb. 12 (Reuter)--|

CHUNGKING, February 12 (Reuter) TO TWEEDSMUIR Clarification of the Government's policy re- The Brime Minister of Canada, Mr.garding the forthcoming National People's Mackenzie King, announced that Congress and the new constitution was made Lord Tweedsmuir in Ottawa on in an important statement issued today.

there will be a state funeral for

Wednesday. The internment will take place in England.

All sections of the Canadian press and all shades of poli- tical opinion are unanimous in halling Lord Tweedsmuir as one of the greatest and most revered Governor-Generals.”

Mr. Mackenzie King said: "There i

"to

"ALL DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS ELECTED BY PROPER PROCEDURE FOR

THE CONGRESS IN 1937, BUT WHICH WAS POST- PONED ON ACCOUNT OF THE OUTBREAK OF WAR, WILL BE RECOGNISED AS LAWFUL DELEGATES UN- LESS THEY HAVE SINCE JOINED "PUPPET REGIMES.”.

His Majesty the King carrying out an inspection of the Royal Air Force in France.

The draft constitution adopted by the Legislative Yoan ONE OF BIGGEST ARMIES

is not one home in our Dominion will be officially submitted by the National Government to which would not be saddened by the Congress for discussion and adoption.

the loss our country has sustained:

Views regarding the propos-

not a part of the British Common-ed constitution may be sub- wealth which would not recognise mitted to Congress through our bereavement as its own,

the proper channels includ- ing the Central Kuomintang, the National Government and the National People's Political Congress.

RACIAL RECONSTRUCTION "At the beginning of the, cen- tury, Lord Tweedsmuir was one of the brotherhood of far-sighted mer who worked for the racial re- "construction and national freedom mintang Government and local Only branches of the local, Kuo- of South Africa.

People's Political Councils may or-

POLITICAL

EVER

TO CROSS SEAS IN SINGLE UNIT

MURDER N.Z. Expeditionary Force SHANGHAI, Feb. 12 (Reu- Arrive In Middle East

ter) - Huang Tze-teh, 48. former Chief of the Licensing

Department of the Bureau of CORRESPONDENT SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE EAST LONDON, FEB. 12 (REUTER) — REUTER'S "SPECIAL "His experience, joined with his ganise bodies for discussion of con- Public Safety of the Nation- SAYS THAT ONE OF THE BIGGEST ARMIES EVER TO

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SEEK TO REORGANISE THE LEAGUE

Chinese Press On Welles' Mission

Great significance was at- tached by the Chinese Press in Hongkong yesterday to the report that the United States has started peace talks with the governments of neutral Powers and that Mr. Sumner - Welles, U.S. Assistant Secre- tary of State, is being sent to Europe to obtain first-hand information concerning con- ditions there.

The NATIONAL TIMES, while appreciating the American move, fears that it will have to take some time before pesce can actually be restored to the world because of the aggressive attitude of the so- called "have-not" nations, the lack of determination on the part of countries in the "collective secur- tive

system" to apply sanc- tions against aggressors. the exis- terice of ideological conflict in the world, and the extreme divergency of interests between the present belligerent countries.

DEFINITE PLAN

The paper suggests that-the United Stated should exert her peace efforts along the follow- ing lines in order to be successful:

knowledge of history and intuitive stitutional problems and any views allst regime, was killed here CROSS THE SEAS IN A SINGLE UNIT ARRIVED TODAY Finns Repulse plan for the termination of hospit

representa-

bann.cd."

appreciation of the nature of the opposing the constitution or the by political assassins, accord-It consisted of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and free British institutions, equipped Three, People's Principles will be ing to the Evening Post. him ideally as the direct con-

the second Australian Imperial Force. stitutional Canadian tive of His Majesty.

"From the correct conception of that high office he never departed in thought, word, act or deed."

CAUSE OF DEATH

MONTREAL, Feb 12 (Reuter)— Lord Tweedsmuir. Governor- General of Canada, died at 12.13 a.m. G.MT.

His physicians issued a ment

state.

that death was due

Members of the Kuomintang will not be allowed to oppose the fixed policies of a Party or the con- stitution.

CONSTITUTIONALISM --

EXPLAINED, PAGE 8

All Attacks

tles before making enquiries into The killers escaped and they are thought to be the waving to those ashore.

The troops were massed on the decks, singing and

the belligerent countries: same, or connected with, the

HELSINKI, Feb. 12 (Reuter) neutral

Secondly, she should rally all Wang Ching-wel men who the King was taken on board and will be worthily upheld by pulsed and that they have

A message of greeting fromsby the armed forces of New Zea-Soviet attacks have been re-influence: and

-The Finns report that all make peace through, their combined countries together and killed Miss Mao Ll-ying, the the first New Zealand trans-you who have left your homes to made no foothold on girl patriot, a few weeks ago.

port

Lastly, she should seek to re to arriye. When the fight for a cause which the whole

the organise the League of Nations or troops disembarked they

Empire had made its own

Mannerheim Line. "I send you a

create a bigger and more powerful warm welcome The Soviets seem to have inernational body to settle dis-

concentrated mainly on the putes. General Freyberg, who was Suma Sector and the Ras-

HEAVY JAPANESE LOSSES IN SOUTH KWANGSI: DRIVE

"blocking of a small artery in the BROKEN BY CHINESE

brain followed by concussion.” The Government has prescribed seven days public mourning.

ROYAL MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE

LONDON, Feb. 12 (Reuter) Their Majesties the King and

CHUNGKING, Feb. 12 (Reuter)-Chinese forces claim to have broken the spearhead of the Japanese drive in Southern Kwangsi by the recapture of the strategic town of Shanling, on the bank of the Chien River,

It is stated that in a vigorous counter-attack, the Chi- of the town. nese inflicted 2,000 casualties and drove the Japanese out

Military experts regard Shanling as the gateway, to

Journeyed to a newly con- and best wishes for the future."

structed township of camou-

flaged tents and wooden huts. awafting the arrival of the Force at sian High Command appear that the United States move is

With

The BING TAO JIH-PAO believer traditional hospitality, a port "somewhere in the Middle to place the highest Impor-almed at stopping the war in units of the British Army had sent East." told Reuter's special corres-tance there as the troops used Western Europe while supporting large parties to prepare the camp pondent: "I would wager, any mall- are all men of the regular that between Finland and Soviet for the overseas. contingents. itary experience I possess backing

The site was converted in the my opinion, that the men who army and not conscripts.

Russia in the 'eastern part of the space of eight weeks from waste comprise this force will strive hard devold of all habitation. The lay to uphold the great reputation of new kind of weapon in them her efforts to stop the war in The Russians are using a Continent. In the opinion of the paper, she will not likely succeed out involved the construction of the New Zealand Expeditionary form of armoured shields Western. Europe at this juncture. seven miles of tarmac roads, com-Force of the last war. From what standing two feet high. They plete with sterilised water system I have seen of them they would are pushed in front of ad- and four miles of drains. General not arrive in vain."

GENUINE PEACE Freyberg's tent was pitched on al

vancing troops.

The TA KUNG WAN PAO, even- small knoll in the centre of the

"HAEREMAT". CRY

Made in the shape of a ing edition of the Ta Kung Pao, SUEZ, Feb. 12 (Reuter)In re snow plough they have a hole on the other hand. expresses the the whole camp.

hope that President Roosevelt will extended by Mr. Anthony Eden larger ones are placed in front appreciates the fact that he is not KING'S MESSAGE.

It aboard. the first transport, Gen- of machine-guns. The King's message of welcome eral Freyberg uttered the tradi

seeking to bring about "a mere to Major-General B. C. Freyberg. tional Maori

armistice but, striving to restore V.C. D.8.0., C.B., General Officer "haeremai.""

"hacremai". cry

cenuine peace in the world. Commanding the New Zealand

EXPLANATION OF PEACE MOVE

Queen have sent a message of Kwangsi, as the invading army must cross the Chien River. township' commanding a view only to His Majesty's greetings at the top for a rifle. The succeed in his peace efforts.

"condolence to Lady Tweedsmuir.

U.S. SYMPATHY

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (Reuter) The American", press pald warm tribute to Lord (Tweedsmuir. It is added that the American public's regret expresses no formality but sincere sympathy.

President Roosevelt, in a mess- age, stated: "Mrs. Roosevelt and I recall with the greatest pleasure our meeting with Lord Tweeds muir and express our deepest re- gret at his death."

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EXTRA - SETTLEMENT ROADS. QUESTION

KWEILIN, Feb. 12 (Central) that 16,000 Japanese were -An official release claims estimated to have been wiped out in nine days' bitter strug- gle on the battleground of South Kwangsi" in the of Pinyang.

Japan - Dutch Arbitration

He asked Mr. Eden to take of the New Zea-

vicinity Treaty Ends Forte, stated: "I know well that back, on behair

LITTERED WITH BODIES loss in their northward thrust Upon instruction from the Gal-

Describing the heaty Japanese

Special to the HK. Dally Press from Pinyang, the release states musho, the Japanese Minister in AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12 (Havas)

that from Pinrang to Shanglin The Netherlands has informed the the 18-mile highway was littered Dutch Government of Japan's de-

with slain Japanese bodies blast

ed by Chinese artillery fire.

The Chinese opened their coun- ter-drive from Shanglin" on the

cision to denounce the Japanese on April 19, 1933. Dutch Arbitration Treaty signed

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Notable Feat Of British Organisation

NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuter)— "President Roosevelt's

sudden. week-end peace offensive is now

the splendid tradition established land Expeditionary Force, their keenest appreciation of His MB- Jesty's message and to confrm their great loyalty and devotion.

He expressed the New Zealand Government's thanks to the Royal News of the arrival in the Middle Writes the New York Herald- SYDNEY, Feb. 12 (Reuter) rather". hastily toned dowZI,”

Australian forces.” Nary for the great care taken in East of Australians and New Zea protecting the New Zealand and landers was made known by Mr.

In an address to the New Ze Minister.

DEATH OF MISS

·IDA M. FLEET death occurred here today of Miss LONDON, Feb. 12 (Reuter)-The

Ida Mary Fleet; The late Miss

Tribune.

The paper adds: ""The Dest

R. G. Menzies, Australian Prime thing that can be hoped for ges tures of this kind is that they wil prove harmless.”

Miss Dorothy Thompson, writing the same paper says, an explanation of the President's move is to be found chiefly in the - United States. In the presidential

The safe arrival is regarded German Government seek to do- minate the world by brute force organisation in which the Aus and were they to succeed there tralian naval and military au- could be no security for free.thorities and mercantile marine loving nations anywhere on the earth's surface.

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The embarkation of troops at Campaign, and only secondarily various ports were kept from the in Europe."

morning of Feb 8, and by yester come of Japan's withdrawal from mistress of the Cathedral Chris issue is clear and simple. The here as a notable feat of British The decision was a togical out-Fleet was for 18 years Head-landers, Mr. Eden declared: "The day have accounted for some sow the League of Nations and the School, Shanghai. SHANGHAL Feb, 12. (Reuter)~~aption of small isolated units, with The Hague International Japanese invaders. With the ex- severance of Japanese connexions The Arst official hint that an places north of Pinyang are clear-Courts since the Japanese-Dutch agreement is near between the ed of the Japanese, it is claimed. Treaty was concluded within the Shanghai Municipal Council and the Japanese-sponsored Munict the Chinese forces also turned the Courts.

On the Nanning-Wuming sector, framework of the materianonal pality of Greater Shanghai on the tide of battle on the evening of edura-Settlement Roada question Feb. 9 and by Saturday have be-specifies that the Japanese Gov- The Japanese Note to Holland Was given this evening when Mr.gun annihilating operations at ernment made use Godfrey Phillips and the Secretary several points south of Wuming. enjoyed by both parties to end the. of the right the. Commissioner - General One estimate placed the number Treaty when It expires on August made a joint statement denying of Japanese slain at 5,000. that the text of the agreement

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one of the local evening papers was correct, but anese near

The effort of the remnant Jap- presses the hope that the negotia- added that they hope that the through:

Wuming to breaktions soon to start between Japan agreement will shortly be settled. north-westward to Szelung, acclusion of a new treaty would take the Chinese cordon and Holland álming at the con- The alleged text published to cording to the release, has ap into account Japan's changed day was substantially the same as parently failed, their main force situation towards the League of that published in the China being held south of Shuangkiso, Nations and the International

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Manslaughter charge US Envoy interviewed Small-pox cases

Leading article.

Air Force expansion Police Reserve orders Finance, commerce

a free people is staked on this strurgia. Whichever

public eye but nevertheless large crowds: saw the first part of the convoy, consisting of crack over-

FAR EAST PROBLEM: Special to the H.K. Dally Press seas liners, slip out to sea escort- Diplomats here are of the opinion LONDON, Feb. 12 (Havas)——

ed by strong naval forces.

..

The liners carrying the New that Mr. Welles with discuss with The Nazi system is based on Zealanders are now revealed to British rulers the Far Eastern brute force. It is a denial of have joined the Australian trane problem. It is stressed that in- civilisation. There can be no free ports so one of the biggest troop- correct Interpretations of British life for the peoples of the world ship convoys in modern times was policy in the Far East have spread until that system is destroyed.

"The nations of the British

to the United States, for instance, Commonwealth are now closely assisted to escort the convoy for a concluded a pact providing for Australian Air Force squadrons that Britain and Japan have knit in one common endeavour long distance. The troops left British recognition of the Japan- and in their unity Bes the cer- Australia in the highest spirite, ese conquests in China. tainty of final victory."

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