DRAMATIC LEAGUE APPEAL.
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THE
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Lord Londonderry, who endorsed the appeal that the ultimatum may bu deferred in order to avert the Impending catastrophe.
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the genesis of the question of all side by side.
STILL HOPING. ovila is the Far East and all our
Lord Londonderry We cannot give way there. It have not lost hope that the nego grievances and come to the fact is a queation of life and death tiations which Britain, with other added:-1 that China is not an organised for us. country. Here we have
Governmenta, has been and is still to slo, what it is painful to say,
the League protested promoting on the spot unfortunately true, with a country the Chinese map of Outer Mon-
but against the disappearance from crowned with success.”*
WHI involved in a state of civil war golin? Yet it is gone
The Italian representative warm-. and Atate of complete anarchy.
entirely.ly supported the appeal, being fol- Before condemning If we had to do with a civilized actions in Manchuria, although we German
มย for our lowed in a similar sense by State, our whole conduet would protent
and Spanish delegates, have been different. We should torial ambitions, the Council must of the
our innocence of terri- The latter asked where the pence have gone to arbitration or sought investigate the
world and the Covenant some other means
Case at Outer were going. of finding Mongolia. peaceful solution.
SHANGHAI.
Mr. Sale suld only he thing was ponsible-- the cessation of firing Council," he said, "should appeal must come from both sides. "The
facing our forces," with equal force to the nationals
CHINA IN PIECES.
In regard to Shanghai, said Mr. namely to defend ourselves. As Sato, we have only one desire, son as gourded, we are prepared to with-
our interests
Bre aufe to draw, leaving the protection of autor interests to neutral forces.
MR. YEN'S OUTBURST.
When China was admitted to the League thirteen years ago, China was administered and organised but since then she has gone picers. Chil
War broke Generals fought each other and it was impossible for the country to protect foreign nationals. Thus other Powers have also been, Trom Mr. Yea rising to reply, said he obliged to Javenderstood why Mr. Sato and recourse to menas for protection,aken up as much of the Council's which would not be pressary intime, seeing that only a few hours were left before the ultimatum If we are rondemned for agrees. pires to-night. sive acts today. It
Nevertheless he must would, br neessary to condemn the similar
reply to Mr. Sato's insulting remarks, actr of other Powers agai Chian
1
to time,
a civilised State.
OTHERS POWERS.
It was a be, to describe China nes in a state of cham ami anarchy. Mr.Suto talked about well-organ ed guvernment, but he comes from farmy is running amuck.
vountry where the navy
Ja200 Is that
The Council must show how they the similar els of other Powers organised government 7 before un
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APPEALS. M. Boncour said he hoped Mr. Sate would telegraph by the quickest possible means, ding "If we appended to Japan Arat, it was breatine the ultimatum came from Japan and depended on Japan, but we are prepared to address an appeal of equal energy and equal pressure to both coneries if
the ultimatum enn be held up."
Contani M. Begur asked the Governments
represented
Shanghai tu send mesigtes of ap pond, with the hope of holding upd the altimatum. He then read the Councils révolution,
An important point in the re solution is that the Council will
He remarked that the Soviet's tenance of pence, unaffected by the continue to work for the main- <dizure of Outer Mongolia' orenr-cision to refer the question to the
Leager was con- Assembly, ituled and it was therefore a of surd to suggest that the League
redd take up the matter.
The other Powers found this the only means beenuse the Lettur | red before the could not apply the Covenant t all its beardtors Chins.
in the c
Our only purpose is to protect our interests.
INCONSISTENCY.
The session of the tounell was one of the longest as well as nie of the most dramatically moving A withdrawal from Shangbai
ever held. Even the bepassive and would be a renunciation at all war tent attitude of Japan, which while and, when
imperturbable Mr. must point out the inconsis stirred from his usual impassivity, Sate seemed rights in China which no governaying that there is no Chinese cour's uppent, was obviously lidour. ment could face,
replying to M. Bo- Mr. Sato proceeded Bigures
te quote State, yet insists upon negotiating afbility. showing that Japnu ne
organised fing under a deep sense of respon- cupied the third position in the with this disorganised State, and the god offices of the Longue will not submit the question to Council.
innort and export trade of Shan
hal.
We
have had to defend
rights.
MEMBERS' PROTEST.
At the
League meetings,
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Government,
and no
ANXIOUS NIGHT.
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PAILURE OF OWNERS TO RENEW FOR 1932.
the
A reminder that radio fana must renew their licenses for tho current sear was given in the Central Police Court yesterday when
Postmaster Gou eral, Afr. F. ton, prosecuted a
W.
Hami-
for falling to have licenses for owners before Mr. Wynne Jones number of
their sets.
mentioned,
anxious night for! we first one party and then another. Geneva as well as for Shaoghal.r. J. G. Pengelly, of 82, Murrison
could find us support for the pro-each against the other,
tection of our legitimate interesis, (Considerable murmuring followed) this remark and the President bad
DISORDER SOUGHT.
the
to rap upon the table for order).ains of Japan and other Fowers,
Here see the difference in The Council, went on Mr. Sato. The other Powers have tried to should know how to find an ile-steet China, while Japan has quate and effective means la pro- vide a solution according to the
always realition of the situation.
encouraged disorder and disunion. "We have not yet received anymore united than it was to-day China, he continued, was never real from my Government in re-Generals who once tought together gard to the Lourne's appeal," he pointed out.
were now conferring in ose room against the aggTESKOP,
TACHUNG AUTONOMY.
In the first case All the members of the Council,, made a statement In extenuation. Hill Road, pleaded guilty but one by one, with their eyes on the
dorsed M. Boncour's appont clock which was ticking sygy the minutes to the fateful hour, eh- Counell. He said he had listened Mr. Salo then addressed the with emotion to the President's
realised the anxiety especially of by the other appeal, which had been endorsed
those countries with nationals in members, He
the Far East.
that
fle said that he lnd had a license for wa years, and it
it was really B
licenses were due for renewal on ense of falling to renew. He bad: received a letter from the wire- less people informing him
to the present he had been very December 81, but from that time
had not time to get a license. busy
the Naval Yard, working as late as 9 p.m. each day and he;
What sort of protection did
PAINFUL POSITION.
Mr. Hamilton said that he was Mr. Sate then referred to the in 200,000 square miles of our Japan ask of the League, wccupys
quite prepared to admit a certain regret proclamation of an
the circumstances amount of what Mr. Pengelly had independantcountry,
which have brought about their said but of course- Mr. J. Key the State In Manchuria, because, he and Nunking. To suggest that she peet, I understand your desire for to do
and bombing Shanghai anxiety," he said. "In this res- Wireless Inspector also had work shid, he would not have rather asked the protection of the League peace. If pesce can be preserved Mrs. Pengelly could not have got opportunity before the meeting of Is absurd.
There was no reason why the Assembls of treating with
in these circumstances, I would the license. these matters.
Mr. You sally appealed to the
be delighted and would welcome Be and it
Council to make clear what they was first necessary were going to the to stop the blood direct interests in the Far East.of baby, and the radio offer was the emediation of the Powers with wife had been busy taking care The defendant replied that his to explain that the word indepen, shed which was due to begin in shall transmit your appeals to not the place for a woman to wait dent had a different meaning in four hours, the Far East at the
my Government.
about in with a baby.
British,
French and Americas acceptation, Independence was really synony.
interests.
WHEN-
HEARD IT BEFORE.
Mr. Sato paid he regretted that a similar pressing appeal was not addressed in China." "We are in a painful position in Shanghai. Japan abdientes from a situation If we rettre, it will mean that tr the Council advises complete wou by such effort and energy. retirement, it will be impossible for me to transinil this request to my Government."
Worship pointed out that the tie- In imposing a fine of $6, his femiant license by post. The defendant could have soul his
of using the post. remarked that he had not thought
SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME.
11.00-12.15 p.m. Relay of Service from St. John's Cathedral. Programnie.
12.15-3.00 p.m. Chinese Recorded
1.00 pan. Report.
2.00 p.m. 8.00-10.00 gramme.
Local Time and Weather
Close DownL
D.MA. Europens Pre- 8.00 p.m. Local Time and Weather
8.03-8.50 p.m.
plied by Messrs. Tsang Fook Planu Programme of Records kindly sup Co. Fra Diavolo-Overture (Auber},
Victor Symphony Orchestra. 22008. Fugue in C Minor (Bach), Fantasia in C Minor (Bach).
mous with autonomy and thus the "I want the Council to take a present position of Manchurin derision." would really form an autonomy.
"Japan gave an assuring that Japan
helped
at she had no territorial ambitions. sympathised with the movement in we heard the same thing before because she had suffered so much in regard to Koren which is now in Manchurin, She saw in the part of the Japiese Empire." derinration of autonomy the olfapanese had encouraged disorder Mr. Sato rose to deny that the tion of her triables, enabling her and agilation in China. Japan, he to live in pone and desriop raid, only seeks peace and order,
RESOLUTION TEXT. Japan could not an opt any ret was irredible that Japan shoulded by the Council follows:
The text of the resolution adopt | gime endangering Ser immen
stir
up disorder. capital investments.
M. Paul Honour
"The Council, firstly, consider. eloquent appeal to Mr. Sato to delay representative
aning the request submitted by the the expiration of the ultimatum in sub-provision of paragraph nine of China under order to have a possibility of reach of Article XV of the Convenant to Report. When Central China is once in settlement. again reorganized, perhaps Man- ehurit will come to an arrangecided t
M. Bonesar said they had de- the effect that the Sino-Japanese ment so as to enter into relations, but withing said by Mr. Sato would same dispute is referred to the the Assembly, dispute should be referred to the buf this is a question for
Assembly, it is decided that the future.
thee overlooked. "When we address- Mr. Sato went on:
ed our append to Japon, the Coun- Assembly in accordance with A "When we was mindful of the great Covenant. agreed to the resolution of Sep-strength, nuyn and tuilitary of
tick XV, paragraph Nine, of the Lember 30 fast, we fully intende || to withdraw our troopa within the pan, but also mindful that it be delegations of almost every mem- "Secondly, considering that the Itailway Zone as agreed, but the freeing that you were on Chinese ber of the League are now present longed to you to stop hostilities. situation developed so rapidly and oil. unexpectedly and so extroardinari-bocage Japan is a powerful coun
We made a unilateral appeal
at Geneva in order to participate in the conference for the limita altered."
thereby enabling the Assembly to THREAT OF BATTLE.
meet at short notice, the Council Dealing with the boycott, Mr. "We are now confronted with a Assembly shall be held on March
decided that a meeting of Sate referred to the troubles re-threat of a great battle.
the garding Japan's surplus populathe Japanese delegates declaration
We note 3. Ulons and the difficulty of getting in respect of Article X. Is there already instituted to obtain
"Thirdly, noting the her emigrants anywhere. America not a contradiction in his declara formation for the
measures
Monks Choir of Saint-Pierro de In- and Africa were closed to her. tion that the Japanese propose to of the
Salesmen Abbey, 7345. She had tried to effect a
consideration La Boheme-Fantasin (Puccini). gront retire from what may be a great parties to the dispute to use all dispute, requests the
Victor Symphony Orchestra. 35871.) ent before the Council | battlefield? He suggests a solu- diligence in communicating to the
8.50-10.00 p.m. years ago, but she found
Instrumental Concert tion when he says she is prepared Assembly, statemente everywhere closed doors and
from the Japanese were now being driven teyards to hand over to neutral case, with all the relative
Of their
Miss L Pecker (Piano) Mr. F. from China and their trade ruined.conviction, that Japy should de- Article Fifteen, paragraph Two.
forces 1 urge, with the deepeat and papers, as
facts Gonzales (Violin) and Mr. L. Szente We have no territorial ambitions iny the expiry of the alimtum,
Es provided under (Cello), Manchuria. We could have and do what service he can Incontinue its work for the main-
Programme. "The duty of the Council to 1. Mozart Triù in B Flat. annexed Manchuria Russo-Japanese War, but we re- Lengue."
after
the the service of humanity and the tenance of peace In accordance
(a) Allegro. stored it to China although she
with the Covenant, remains un-
(b) Adagio. Was a secret ally of Russin.
Lord Londonderry, on behalf of affected by the present deefsion.". Britain, associated himself withReuter,
ly, that the conditions were quite try, great from every viewpoint. tion and reduction of armaments,
in
THE BOYCOTT.
FREE FIELD.
the
M. Boncour's remarks. He said a What we really want is a freeing of which it was impossible to dangerous situation was develop feld for the Japanese, respecting exaggerate the gravity. "The ap the principles of the Open Door, peal to Japan contains no indict with peace and an orderly adment, and no judgment," adtied
The Swallows (Dole-Acqun).
Marcel Dupre (Organist). 9284. Darwin Bowen, Jr. (Boy Soprano). 06847. Southern Rozes (Johann Strauss). Blue Danube (Johann Strauss).
Arthur Pryor'a Band. 35700.
Antiphon-Montes Gelbbe-Offertory- Offertories: Ad Te Levavi-
Meditabor. Custodi Me
Studlo.
lorry driver named Wong Kam-leung 3. The manslaughter case, in which a
the Kowloon Mingistracy before Mr. is charged, was again mentioned at Fraser his morning. Another mand was applied for and granted,
TO-
Cesar Franck Sonata for Violin. (c) Rondo tempo di menuetto.
and Piano.
(a) Allegretto Moderato.
(b) Allegro.
Arenaky Trio,
(c) Allegretto Poco MossO.
(a) Allegro Moderato.
(b) Scherzo.
10.00 p.m.
Close Down,
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Evelyn Laye and Chorus, Vocal Due1-The New Moon-
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Evelyn Laye and Howett
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9572. Hamorous Sketch-Buying a Gun,
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Mr. Flotsam and Mr, Jetsnin with Piano. 6012. Seutch Song-The Waddin' ' Mary
Maclean Scatch Song The Spirit of a Man
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B. B. C. Wireless Military Band 9714 Marche Slay (Tschaikowsky). Trooping the Colour (Descriptive),
The Reg. Band of HM, Grenadler Guards. DX69-DX44. 9.00-9.30 p.m. Operatic. Song-Norma-Deh! Nan Volerii
Vittimo (Bellini).
Iva Pacetti (Soprano). LB1. Orchestral-The Magic Flute Overture
{Mozart)..
Sir Thomas Beecham conducting the London Symphony Orch. L1001R. Song-The Barber of Seville-Shall I
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Heddle Nash (Tears. Orchestral-The Wreckers-Overture
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MR449.
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5485. Fox Trot-Sweel and Lovely. Fox Trot-You Forgot Your
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Mit:6) Waitz-Live, Laugh and Love. Fox Trot-Just One for
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