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THREE ULTIMATUMS FOR CHANG HSUEH LIANG

DANCING JEHOL INVASION FIXED FOR

ACADEMIES

POINTED QUERIES

FOR COUNCIL

MR. BRAGA ON A

SOCIAL EVIL

Pointed questions regard- ing Hongkong's dancing

FEBRUARY 27 OR BEFORE

NOW AN OPEN SECRET IN

PEKING

academies, described as "a JAPANESE OFFICIAL

growing social evil," are to

be asked by the Hon. Mr.

J. P. Braga at to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Council.

Mr. Bruga'a questions are cou- ched in the following terms:

1. In the Honourable the In spector General of Police aware that cabarets and "dancing academics" so-called are being "regarded as a growing social evil in the Colony and are a cause of very real anxiety and dissatis faction among parents because of the dangers to which they expose young and inexperienced people?

POLICE PERMISSION.

2. Will the same Honourable Momber kindly compile, for the information of this Council, a re- turn showing respectively for Hongkong and Kowloon:- (b). the number of cabarets or "dancing academics" no-called, now carrying on business with the knowledge and permission of the Police au- thorities; (b) the premises within which the cabaret business in con- ducted; (c) between what hours

they are permitted to remain open

ADMISSIONS

PEKING FEB, 15.

THREE JAPANESE ULTIMATUMS TO MAR- SHAL CHANG HSUEH-LIANG HAVE BEEN PRE- PARED BY THE MILITARY COMMAND AND ARE BEING DELIVERED TO THE YOUNG MARSHAL SHORTLY..

The principal demand, it is admitted by high Japanese officials in Peking, is the immediate with- drawal of all Chinese troops from Jehol,

The compliance of the Chinese is considered im- possible and it is now an open secret that the Japanese drive in the effort to seize Jehol Province for Manchu- kuo will begin, at latest, on February 27 in order that the operations shall be well under way on the first an- niversary of the establishment of the "State of Manchu- kuo" on March 1.-Reuter.

An impressionistic composite picture showing one of the ancient temples of Jehol standing proud- ly in the path of th Japanese Invaders.

BOXING FATALITY

CARNERA'S ARREST

SOUGHT

FEVERISH CHINESE PREPARATIONS | A MANSLAUGHTER

∙ASSEMBLY MEETING.

the

CHARGE

they have occupied outside Peking, Feb. 15.

New York, Feb. 14. Primo Carnera, the Italian Preparations for the defence Railway Zone. to the public; and (d) the periods

heavyweight giant, will be tried for which these places of enter of Jehol are proceeding more

on a technical charge of the man- tainment are allowed to continue feverishly in view of the im-

The Committee decided to call analaughter of Ernie Schaaf, who minence of the Japanese invasion. their business?

In Jehol City, particularly, and extraordinary meeting of the As died after being knocked out in the relatively new capital city ofsembly to deal with the report and a contest at Madison Square Gar Chongtech, nearly all activity secma recommendations for next Tues-den. to be devoted to war preparations. day. The Assembly will receive Where landscapers once laid out the Report on that day and will gardens and flower beds, there are probably then adjourn, in order now planted arensals of ammuni-to give it full consideration, meet- ing again on February 24 when tion.

3. Are any regulations extant permitting of the licensing of ca- barets in the Colony? If not, Is It contemplated to ragulate the business of cabarets by law?

RESTRICTIONS 7

4. If the reply to the preced- ing question is in the negative, will the Government consider the

CHANG'S TROOPS.

final approval is expected to be given.

Everything proceeded most har-

expediency of the early framing Guns are mounted' and piled in of regulations for licensing en-niches which once held golden moniously and expeditiously in the barets and similar establishments Buddhas. Military motor trucks meeting of the Committee of Nine- In Hongkong?

are constantly moving to and fro,teen.

JEHOL THREAT.

5. Are cabarets in the Colony The walls bristle with armaments. restricted as to number; if so, Chang Hsuch-liang's troops are

The declarations of Mr. Mat- what is the maximum number for in the majority in this region, most Hongkong and Kowloon, respec-1 of Tang Yu-lin's forces having suoka to Sir Eric Drummond re- been placed on the borders, where garding Jehol produced a deep tively?

strongly they are cooperating for defence Impression, being with the Volunteer Armies--affirmative of the Japanese posi- tion, but there was no discussion Special.

6. Does the Inspector General of Police consider that such num bers have been attained, and if not will he limit the number and

discourage the opening

50 of any more establishments devoted to commercialised dancing?

PRINCE DRIVES

TRAIN

TAKES CONTROL OF "TUBE" ENGINE

London, Feb. 14.

COMMITTEE'S TASK

COMPLETED

REPORT FINALLY

APPROVED

The famous Committee of Nine- teen censed to have existence to- night after sealing its historic report on the S-Japanese dis- pute, explaining the reasons for their failure to conciliate the parties and laying down the lines upon which further

to

Henter.

Carnera's ar- rest has not

GTAMDAQUAMARANERS MEMASALANT;ITTERATTAMENÁRIOS

STATE-SUBSIDISED SHIPPING

AN ISSUE FOR WORLD ECONOMIC PARLEY.

London, Feb. 14.

In the Commons to-day, the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Kunelman, stated that steps were taken to have the question of foreign shipping subsidien brought forward at the recent session of the preparatory com- miasion of the World Economic referred Conference and it was

to in the section of the draft agenda prepared by the Con- ference which dealt with the and organisation of production trade-British Wireless.

yet been effect SHANGHAI

cd, but the

police are now OIL BLAZE

sccking him.

Every body concerned in

FREE STATE WARNED

INTENSIFICATION OF TARIFF WAR

|TO ACHIEVE THE BALANCE

(Special to "Telegraph")

fly Telegraph, Cerynight, Telegraphio Mramora Ordinance, 1881, Received, February 18, 8.35 a.m.)

London, Feb. 14.

A hint that the economic war (between Britain and the Irish Free State may be intensified was thrown out in the House of Com- mons to-day.

The amount received from the duties upon Free State goods does not balance the sums retained by the Free State on account of the land annuities and Mr. Thomas told the House that he was con- stantly considering the question of

DANGEROUS taking further measures.

"RED"

DEPORTED. FROM COLONY

QUESTIONS IN THE

COMMONS -

London, Feb. 14.

He hoped to devise a play, by which there would be secured for the Exchequer sums equivalent to balance which was due from the. Free State and which would not at present be covered.

He added that he would have to be guided by circumstances.

LOST TRADE.

Hr.

ask

be

Cocks (Lab, Broxtowa) how much British trade had lost through this tariff war. Mr. Thomas retorted that i Mr. Cocks meant that the 'dobt Questions were asked in the owing to Britain should be repu- House of Commons to-day re- dinted and that no steps should garding the recent deporation be taken to maintain British from Hongkong of a man named rights, he had never understood Tan Malakka.

that that was the policy, of the British people.-Reuter.

The questioner was Mr. Max- ton, one of the Clydeside M.P.s and he asked what charges were laid against Tan Malakka- and against Jomaleddin Tamin, who was arrested in Singapore at about the same time,

Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Score-

THE EAST - LANCS. CELEBRATE

boxing BIG MILL BLAZES ALL tary of State for the Colonies, MEETING OF THE TWO been summon- THROUGH NIGHT

the

match has

ed by the po-

BY BRIGADE

Nice to appear

at

said the Governor of Hongkong had reported that he issued a Summary Deportation Order against Tan Malakka; who was ar

Madison HOPELESS FIGHT rested under the powers conferred

Square Garden!

for an investi-

gation into the Intality.

Jack Sharkey, interviewed be-

fly

(Special to "Telegraph")

Telegraph, Ceppright, Telegraphso

· BATTALIONS

(Special to "Telegraph")

upon the Governor-in-Council an-

(By Telepraph, Uspyright,· Telegraphie der the Deportation Amendment | Merger Ordinance, 1995. Received, February

Ordinance, 1981, in the ease of 15. 1. ..) alicnx.

Shanghai, Feb. 15. An historical military occasion

He added that Tan Malakka was not extradited nor banded to was celebrated last night at the the Dutch East Indies authorities. Union Jack Club when Ser-

He left Hongkong for Foochew.

Reuter.

on the subject at the meeting al foro entraining for New York, de though there are reports of a move clared: "I saw the fatal blow. It

Sir Philip said he had he in-geants' Mesk dinner of the East to despatch a warning to Japan was a left jab which made Ernic Messages Ordinance, 1874. liocrived, Perry

formation of any deportation or-Lancashire Regiment was given against the commencement of the sag and caused him to turn half, 1.38 4.3.)

Shanghai, Feb. 15. proposed compaign in Jehol-over. We saw his eyes looking

a blank a could be."

Shanghai's worst outbreak of der in the case of Jemaleddin Ta-in commemoration of the meeting Schaaf had a haemorrhage of fire for some considerable time is min, but he would enquire of the two battalions for the first fime since their amalgamation in the brain as a result of the blow still engaging the full attention of

1881. and died after an operation.- the entire resources of the Fire. COMMUNIST ACTIVITIES.

Also eight hours'

the attending

happy Tan Malakka was arrested in! Brigade after an battle.

Hongkong in November last and function were the warrant officers TITLE FIGHT OFF,

The promises involved are the deported for dangerous Commun- and sergeants of the Argyll and New York, Feb 15.

The fire ist activities in the Colony. The Sutherland Highlanders and of The New York Boxing, Commle Tayu Yue Oil Mill. jon, following the death of Ernie started twenty minutes before authorities have some reason to the Fourth United States Marine Schant, have ruled out the fight midnight and at eight o'clock this believe that he is connected with Corps. for the world's heavyweight morning, the Brigade were still the other person mentioned.

NEW PACT Reuter

OF EUROPE

The Prince of Wales drove one secure a satisfactory settlement BRITISH PROPOSAL TO pionship arranged between fighting the blaze without making

of the latest and most up-to-date

tube trains when he visited the now section of the Piccadilly

noon.

proceed.

The recommendations follow the underground railway this after lines of those of the sub-com- miltec. The main points of re- He entered the driver's cabinference to the proposed Commit- at Manor House Station and con- tee of the Powers to assist in the trolled the train on the run to negotiations will be the establish- Woodgreen Station.British Wire- ment of a new regime in Man-

STOP PRESS

Brisbane, Feb. 15. England pressed home her ad- vantago in the Fourth Test this morning. At lunch the score was:

AUSTRALIA: 169 for 7.

BE DISCUSSED

ARMS PARLEY

London, Feb. 14.

churin, automonus, but under The Political Commission of) Chinese sovereignty, the evacuation the Disarmament Conference de- of Japanese troops from the posts sided at Geneva to-day to take as the basis of discussion for all

EARL OF LYTTON

ENTERTAINED

London, Feb. 15.

questions of security, the Bri- tish programme of work intro- duced by Captain Eden.

The flames were leaping high into the air all through the night, lighting up the sky for miles around.

Jack Sharkey and Primo Carnera any noticeable impression. which was to take place in June. The Commission decided to re- established the "Dreadnought" class, which limits Carnora to meet opponents of over sixteen stone and over six foot-Reuter.

FATAL LORRY ACCIDENT

OLD MAN DIES. OF

INJURIES!

LONDON STOCK MARKET

FAR EAST - DISPUTE REACTIONS

London, Feb. 14. On the stock markets, the fea-

Brigadier Fleming presided and there were maz folieltious speeches.-Router.

DIESEL ELECTRIC

TRAIN

RUNS FROM LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM

London, Feb. 14. The first Diesel electric train to

· INTENSE HEAT. Owing to the nature of the buildings and the contents, the fire burned away with an awe-inspir- ing roar and owing to the intense heat generated, tho Aremen could. only approach close to the out-ture of the day was the weakness of Japanese and Chinese Bonds, break from the windward side.

The building covers an area of which generally declined one to run on a British main line to strict approximately 26,000 square feet over three points as a result of express schedule timing, travelled and complete destruction is cer- Japan's reply to the League, and between London and Birmingham other news regarding the Far on the London-Midland Scottish tain-Reuter,

Lina to-day, covoring the Journey, Eastern dispute.

more of 113 miles in just over two Gold mina shares were effective and showed a good re- hours.

train The

ig.. fitted Ith covery. British funda wore steady, with War Loan three and 160-brake horse-power Armstrong half per cent, quoted at 99 6/16.- Whitworth self-electric motors.

This is a self-contained unit," gen-.. British Wireless.

orating its own electric power from an oll-driven engine capable of maintaining a speed of 65 miles an, hour,

JUSTICE AVORY

It was also decided that the first item on the agenda should be the Whilst crossing the road (near JAPANESE DINNER IN draft declaration submitted by the the Garden Theatre in Hennessy United Kingdom delegation for Road, Wanchal, yesterday after. LONDON

signature by European Govern noon. Leo Nul-shek, agéd 80, 'of ments, the terms of which aro: 10, Ship Street, was knocked down "Determined to fulfil not only and fatally injured by a motor The Earl of Lytton was the the letter but also the spirit of the lorry principal guest at a dinner in obligations which they accepted. The vehicle was being driven London last night of the Japanese under the Pact of Paris algned on by Cheung Kiu-lu, a licensed Students' Association of the Uni- August 27th 1928, the Signatorics versity of London. The dinner bereler molemnlu

Bindandales that motor driver of 278 Queen's Road Weat, shortly before 5 o'clock, was privats and was held in a Diey will not, in any case, resort to when the man attempted to cross Japanese restaurant. It was at force for the normans of spenlving In front of the oncoming vohl- tended by many members of the any present or future differences ole. His body was unquantly when sitting in Law Conris years of age, is the oldest British only 8 of a penny per mile.- Japanese colony-Reuter.

between them." British Wireless. removed to the Public Mortuary, to-day, collapsing on the bench, Judge. British Wireless.

COLLAPSES

TAKEN LI, IN THE

LAW COURTS :

London, Fab. 14.

Mr. Justice Avory was taken fil

He recovered later and was taken home.

Mr. Justice Avory, who is 81',

The total fuel and ́oll costs wdro

-British Wiralean.

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