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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1932.
日九廿月二
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JAPAN MAKES SECOND BID FOR COMPROMISE.
FIGHT WITH TIME-LIMIT
OCTOPUS.
AMERICAN
PROBLEM.
TOURIST KILLED.
SMALL 'BOY IN VOLUNTARY
DEATH-GRIP.
FRENCH RESORT
DRAMA.
(Router's Special Service).
Nice, Apr. 3.
A five-year-old boy in the grip of a gigantic octopus. a desperate struggle to re- lease him....a young fisher- man slashing at the
free-
ture's tentacles with a knife.
Such was the remarkable scene witnessed by hundreds of holiday- makers at Lelavandou, a popular] seaside resort near Toulou to-day.
The monster octoptis, the largest seen on the French coast for years. had been caught by Lelavandon Ashermen and was being exhibited) in a tank surrounded by a large? crowd.
- The boy put his hand into the water. The octopus seized it and started to drag the boy under the water.
j
WITHDRAWAL
PROPOSAL.
MORE FIGHTING REPORTED.
(Our Own Correspondent).
Shanghai, Apr. 4.
While diplomatic circles are more hopeful, that
MURDERS NEAR
JERUSALEM.
RACIAL TENSION FEARED.
(Reuter's Special Service).
Jerusalem. Apr. 3. The serious possibility of a re- vival of Arab-Jewish tension on the
the Passover season, i eve of which is always an anxious time, is suggested by wo ghastly crimes, the victims being a Jew and an Arab.
The first was revealed on Friday when the body of an American tourist, a Jew named Israel Wolf. was found on the outskirts of the compromise arrangement Jewish suburb of Jerusalem.
His throat had been cut but will produce an agreement there were no signs of a struggle at the peace conference, and the police were inclined to believe that it was a ense of sui- Mr. Israel Wolf was a nu- tive of Los Angeles.
further skirmishes are re-cide. ported from the front lincs.
According to Chinese state- ments, a large Japanese scouting party penetrated a considerable distance to the east of Taichang on Saturday morning, coming into collision with a battalion of
Severed with Knife. Wonten shricket. The child's mother fainted. Fishermen strug gled desperately to make the monthe Nineteenth Route Army,
her losse his death-grip. Finally one of the younger members manag- ed to sever the creature's tentacles with a knife.
but
The boy emerged. from the ter- rible ordent unharowd, Spaseless with fright.
WANG CHING-WEI IN SHANGHAI
FLYING VISIT FOR "HEALTH."
11 health is reason for
having
Shanghai, Apr. 4
ascribed as the
Hir
The German presidential election campaign is in full awing. Giant placards are seen on all the most crowded aquards. Electele projectors illuminate the Hindenburg poster shown above, which has been erected on the Liepzigerolatx.
ELECTION FOUR--
MODERN STYLE.
Nazi Leader's Air
Campaign.
-in
New Interest, To-day, however, fresh interest has been awakened in the affair by the discovery this morning of the body of a Moslem taxi-driver. He was still gripping the wheel of his taxi, but was quite dend.
been cut in almost
Chemnitz, Apr. 8. throat had
What claimed to be, the
tour exactly the same way and he had!
The greatest propaganda evidently been murdered. reene of the crime was but a short Germany's history wazin" by Desperate fighting occurred, the distance from the place where Mr. Herr Adolf Hitler, Hindenburg's
It is only
Pre- Herious rival for the Japanese finally retiring in disor-Wolf's body was found.
considency this morning when he left der, though they destroyed three believed that there is some
their nexion. bridges
Munich for Dresden By air-liner. during wooden
Herr Hitler was accompanied retread to halt the Chinese pursuit.
by his chief lieutenant and Reuter's correspondent and proposes to make Dresden starting-off point of an aeroplane and motor-car tour of Germany, In the course of which he will speak in every big city to over a million people.
HOPE AROUSED.
The peace congerence went intui
recess yesterday with no sucess achieved, though a suggestion made by the Japanese has given rise to a feeling of greater confirlence in the final antennte. The negotiators meet again at three o'clock this
U. S. AND EUROPE.
Mr. Stimson's
Visit.
afternoon, meetings af the main Much Speculation
Conference and the military sub-i eimmitter ins held simul- taneously.
The negotiators will be faced by same problem. overcoming
the sudden trip to the
in America.
hc
the
His departure from Munich was cheered by hundreds of Nazis.
Complete Confidence.
with In the course of a talk Reuter's men on the journey to Dresden, Hitler expressed com- plete confidence in the result of the second ballot on April 10.
The Nazi leader was welcomed AND-WHAT? at Dresden by Nazi storm-troops and rushed to a large open-air New York. Apr 3.
Shanghai of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, the Chinese inalatence upon the DISARMAMENT who flew here yesterday from Nan- setting of a definite date for the king and aince has been very bay final withdrawal of the Japanese
with high discussions
forces either into the International Chinese officials including Mr. Quo Settlement or to Japan. Tai-chi, the chief Chinese delegate to the Armistice Conference. Hei also conferred with the Mayor. Mr. Wu Tieh-cben and Mr. Sun Fo.
JAPANESE PROPOSAL.
THE ANGLO-FRENCH THE ISLE OF
CONVERSATIONS.
GERMANY'S SUSPICIONS
DISPELLED.
BRITISH ASSURANCES.
A
NUDIST
DREAMS.
MR. LANEPART FINDS SITE.
A KINGDOM FOR A CULT.
NUDE GOVERNOR.
A new kingdom (by kind permission of the Govern- ment) is to be set up within the geographical boundaries of Hongkong; it is to exist in an island, as yet a secret, and is to be controlled by its Governor (in the nude).
NGLO-FRENCH CONVERSATIONS dealing with the problems of Europe were opened in London continued to-day. yesterday evening and will be Gemany's suspicions regarding the purposes of the discussions have been dispelled by a clear statement by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald that the British Government does not propose to go into the Four-Power Conference on the Danubian States with its hands tied by promises.!
Its Parliament, its General M. Tardieu stated that Britain and France have Officer Commanding, its Ad- identic aspirations for an era of peace and fair play miral of the Fleet, its Minister This was the spirit of the Anglo-French talks and would, of Public Works, its Inspector he believed, be the spirit of the Four-Power Conference, General of Police, and its which opens in London on Wednesday.
FORMAL DOWNING-STREET MEETING.
Minister for Education (also in the nude); and its people will be undressed taxpayers..
This is the romantic vision of the Hongkong Nudist Socety according to Mr. L. E. Lancpart,
London, Apr. 3. quarters by the Anglo-French the. Hon. Secretary, when talking M. Turdieu, the French Premier, noting were baselos. The Bri-to a Telograph representative this accompanied by M. Flandin, arrived tish Governinent, he said, was morning.
and disinterestedly at Victoria at 4.13 p.th. and was sincerely. very cordially greeted by Mr. Ram-working out a policy of co-opera
"We are not in hiding, definitely Buy MacDonald and Sir Johntion with everybody, alming at
and the pence
well-being. Simon.
not," said Mr. Lanepart. "We are active behind the The sole purpose of the promo-extromoly
of
Not in Hiding.
M. Tardieu left Victoria for the Europe. French Embassy, calling formally
10, tera of the Conference was an scenes: our membership is increas- upon Mr. MacDonald at No.
agreement consistent with the ing daily. We are going to start Downing Street at six o'clock.
The conversations between the well-being of each nation concerna branch of the cult in Macao, and two Premiers lasted for seventy-ed.
at later on this will be extended to A banquet is being given five minutes, after which, on leav
Tardieu the French Embassy to-night, and Shanghai and Tientsin. ing Downing Street, M.
Ramsay. MacDonald and In the meantime, the Society, made u brief statement
the Mr. journalists wailing outside. Solidarity the Alm.
to
It was a great joy to him, he said, to be able to resume collabora tion with his eminent friend, Mr. MacDonald.
st
Sir John Simon will attend. M.
are
Tardieu is returning to Paris to having selected a local site for the morrow evening, and M. Flandin practice of the nude cult, will continue the discussions.awaiting the Government's reply Reuter.
to their. application for the lease of an island.
A Close Secret.
Ita
exactly name, and where
situated, ix at present
GERMANY SATISFIED.
Berlin, Apr. 3. Political circles here wore very The issues they had to consider constituted the problems of Europe suspicious that M. Tardieu had Lo-day. The duty of governmenta gone to London in an attempt toil is was to deal with every one of them persuade Mr. Ramsay MacDonalda close secret, but once the Go- from the viewpoint of solidarity. to make promises which might bevernment's permission has been Britain and France, he went on, very prejudicial to Germany obtained for its use, then, said Mr.
suspicions have Mr. H. L, Stimson, the Secretary meeting, which he addressed at
been
Lainepart. they would go forward of State. Is sailing for Europe some length, speaking vehemently. were bound, not only by a precious These
reallayed by the assurances from
with the project. shortly to attend the Disarnament Over 80,000 extremely enthusiastic friendship, but by a common
present at thesponsibility, morni as well as poll London.
"We It is understood in Berlin that:
intend to set up a new. tical, arising from the means It is learned that the Japanese Conference and the newspapers are supporters were
At the conclusion of a spirited their disposal and their identic the British Government is deter-kingdom, over which shall reign a We A report that his visit was made delegates at the last conference-full of speculation regarding pos-gathering.
bel the discussions in Europe on other
aspirations for an rra of peace mined not to pledge itself in any Governor and his Ministers.
the shall have our own Parliament, lur the special purpose of persund-suggested that no time limit
and kisses by the women, and fair play.
way to France's attitude on ing Mr. Sun Fo to go to Loyang to specified in the peace agreement, matters of immediate importance.speech, amid back-slapping by the
Despit reports from Washington men
Danubian and reparations ques-and portfolios for the mainton- attend the National Emergency ran an assurance by them that?
tions. Conference was denied, but it is they would voluntarily announce stating that Mr. Stinson's impenditler drove off to the aerodrome believed that this is probably one of
withdrawal ing visit to Europe is solely con-end flew to Leipzig, where he was a date for the final
work of the greeted by similar settes of en- the main reasons for Wang Ching-f their forces into the Settle peeted with the
Round Disarmament Conference, diplo-thusiasm.Renter wei's journey,--Renter.
ment before canyoning a Table Conference to discuss malic and political circles in Wa- issues of a political natur
This is regarded partant concession. Litude formerly has been that they could not consent to final with! drawal until all outstanding ques tions had been settled.
THE FLYING FINN BARRED.
AMATEUR STATUS IN QUESTION.
Berlin. Apr. 3.
Athletic
The International Federation has announced that Paavo Nurmi, the wonderful Finn, holder
long-distance of many
been dis- world records. hus qualified from competing in inter- national meetings,
The Committee state that the step has been taken as the LA.F. are dissatisfied with teurism,"
Router.
his
"ama-
DOLLAR. REMAINS
UNCHANGED.
EXCHANGE MARKET.
EASIER.
shington, erording to the corres
int-
Their
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STUMBLING-BLOCK.
pondent of the New York Times; DEATH OF MR. J. are of opinion that he will also discuss war debts and reparations?
with France and Britain,
Far East Issue..
It is understood. says the cor-i respondent, that Mr. Stimson hopes
SIMPSON.
WITH TAIKOO FOR 18 YEARS.
Even this may not produce anal that, while in Geneva, he will
It is have an opportunity of strongly Many Hongkong residents will agreement, however, understood that the Chinese de presenting, his views on the Far learn with the deepest regret of the death, in Scotland, of Mr. legates are at present disin Eastern problem. clined to accept any arrange- The Washington correspondent James Simpson, for many years in ment other than the fixing of a of the Baltimore Sun anticipates the service of the Talkeo Dockyard
trip will and Engineering Co., Ltd. Mr. Stimson's definite time-limit before they that
In The late Mr. Simpson, who pasa- inaugurate important changes will sign a peace agreement.
armaments, his programme being ed away on February 28th, was in the direction of cutting down 54 years of age. He was with the tanks, big guns and submarines-Taikoo Company for 18 years, ro- tiring in 1927, since when he Reuter.
has resided at "Combraeview," Innellan, where the death took prominent place. He and popular momber of the bowler, Taikoo Club, #keen yachtsman and rifle shot. He was also a member of the St. Andrew's Society, assisting for many years
Shanghai, Apr. 1,
conference The Sino-Japanese meets again at 3 o'clock when the
with the same question which has
negotiators will be confronted RICKSHA PUSHED
IN HARBOUR.. COURT ORDERS FINE & COMPENSATION.
Was
Same Object.
ance of necessary work for the welfare of the people. Thus we British Intentions. This was the spirit in which
phall Institute the office of Minis- their meeting would be decided
London correspondents the ter for Publie Works, while ther
Oficer and he felt sure that it would al- so be the spirit which would per- Berlin newspapers emphasise that will also be a General meate the Four-Power Conference no declaive results are to be expect Commanding and an Admiral of
ed from the London meeting and the Fleet." on Wednesday,
of
Greek Stadium,
Britain and France, having in that the British Government will view the same object, namely, en-Unyieldingly oppose any attempt at
As for the venue for this "king- suring as far as possible normal intrigue against the participation conditions in the life of all na-of Germany and Italy in the Damidum," it has already been selected?
by the Site Committee of the tions, they were bound to bring tobian Conference.--Reuter.
Rome, Apr. 9.
that Nudist Society. It is an island a successful conclusion what was
It is allicially announced in their mind.
Hongkong wators, Both countries had, in the past, Signor Grandi, the Italian Foreign situated in
London Accomplished. far more difficult Minister. will attend the Four-miles away from habitation, and on is, according to Mr. Lanopart, an Power Conference Int taska.
Wednesday.-Router,
ideal spot. The contre of the le- Iand is a valley between two hills which rise from the foreshores, where, it is visualised, 18 to be made a vast playground for the "subjects," similar to the old
Mr. MacDonald's Statement. Mr. Rameny MacDonald, giving an interview to Reutor's represen tative at No., 10, later on, stated that all-round co-operation and helping Europe were the two inain purposes of the London Confer ence.
The meeting between the French and British Ministers to-morrow (Monday) would be devoted to a Keneral study of the European the altuation, beginning with Danubian question.."
WUCHOW FIRE BRIGADES.
MEN BEING TRAINED IN MODERN METHODS.
> #
Greek stadiums.
"We shall be able to get 10,000 added the Hon. people there," Secretary, and lay out tanais Wuchow. Apr, 2. courts, football folds, etc. At the The officials in charge of the moment it is rich in tropical.voge- are tation, and when the Site Coin- Fire Brigades of Wuchow continuing their plan of making mittee visited the spot recently,
walked through the membera of the Brigade more thev
their fire-fighting shoulder. high. In addition thore {{s a wonderful bench, and we-con-
The members of the various aider it an ideal alte."
the
Application Made.
·grass,
hitherto proved the main stumbl ing-block, namely, the fixing of a final with- time-limit for the
Agreements drawal of the Japanese forces..
in the decorations for the annual
would only be efficient, in Scottish Ball. Of sterling char-
made at the Four-Power Con- endeavoura. It in learned from Chinese cir-
Convicted by Mr. Wynne Jones acter and most hospitable
forence starting on Wednesday, cles that the Japanese delegaten
time of malicious damago to a public nature, he will long be remembered
which would not be limited to Brigades are being trained in the! have suggested that no
the Danubian situation, and in uas of pumps and hose. The men
The proposed venue, was laid. limit be specified in the armistice ricksha by pushing it into the by those who enjoyed his friend-
which all the participants would are shown how to prepare
hose for use, attach the hose to before the working committed of With conditions on the exchange agreemont, if they are prepared harbour near the Star Ferry Pier, ship.
Mr. Simpson passed away after
enter with free hands.
the pumps, adjust the nozzles, the Society who unanimously ap- market onsier the Hongkong dollar voluntarily to announce a date, in Connaught Rond, shortly before
manoeuvres, proved of it, and on.Tussday, Chinese officials, however, de-midnight, Mr. II. J. H.-White was a brief illness, his widow and two
The Premier emphasised the and various other remained unchanged at 1s. 3th on!
clare that they will continue to fined $15 and ordered to pay the daughters being with him to the
noed for the heartiest co-oporation all in the least possible timo, and March 22, twenty-four hours later, opening this morning.
ond. The oldest daughter was,
Those afforts by the Government for its lezas to the Silver was up 1/16ths in Lon-pross for complote Japanese with-coolle $10 compensation.
The defendant was alleged to unfortunately, priable to reach home of all European countrion in fac-with the greatest efficiency and formal application was inde: to "don. Chinn bought and sold, and drawal to the Settlement befora the Continent was a small buyer, the convening of the so-called have engaged the rickaha near the in Ume-to-ass-hat father alive. Ing the tremendous problems es co-operation.
more ofdient are worthy of the application was submitted, and they The market closed quietly steady. Round Table Conference to dis-World Theatre and to have refus. Another daughter Mrs. C.E-Torry pecially affecting Europe and the the omelals to make the Brigade Society On Friday.larty seconds
is at present in Hongkong, Much world generally, at present.
ap-greatest praise and commendation Bodlety is expecting a
the Governm In New York, silver declined cuss various outstanding Sino-led to pay his fare.
Words ensued and the vehicle sympathy will be felt for the family. The suspicions which had
parently been aroused in some! -Our Own Correspondent. 1/8th, with the market casy. Japaneso issues of a political na-
turo-Reuter. Silver future are also analer.
was pushed over the praya wall. in their heavy bergavament...
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