1934-04-27 — Page 7

Britain's Derelict. Industrial Areas

INVESTIGATION BEGINNING

London, Apr. 26.

The Prime Minister to-day an- nounced that, Sir Arthur Rose is to be the Commissioner to in- vestigate the "Derelict arcas" in Scotland.

He, together with the Commis. sioners for the other districts already announced, namely Mr. J. C. C. Davidson, Captain Euan Wailnce and Sir Wyndham Portal, to-day discussed their tasks with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Nevlile Chamberlain, and the Minister for Labour. Sir Henry Betterton.

They will begin their work without delay.

The Government's decision to send special investigators to the

places moat severely hit by the

ka pity

we don't have a Queen of Beauty to open The Bathing Season.

XXX

Hor the good old- fashioned Bathing Machine!

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1934.

But, of course, we handsome Life- Guards, either.

have no

Beaches

Hor floodlighting of the

thank goodness!

trade depression and which, from ATHLETIC MEET HANDS OFF CHINA

various causes, are. not obtaining

their share in the recovery has been widely welcome dy Parliamentary parties and by the Trade Union organisation British Wiretonn,

WATER COLOURS

KOMOR'S EXHIBITION

OPEN

H. AND S. BRIGADE LEAD

and

AREA SPORTS

JAPANESE POLICY

REAFFIRMED

accord dus

Nor Sharks!

Tony

Fleet Manoeuvres.

Washington, Apr. 25. Some circles suspect that Japan made the "Hands Off!" statement to coincide with the movement of the United States fleet to the At- lantic. Attention is drawn to the fact that Japan invaded Man- churia two days after the reports of unrest in the British Navy off Bentland in 1981..

"Times" Comment

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RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S

BROADCAST.

A TALK FROM THE STUDIO THIS EVENING

From Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 366 metres:

4.30-7.30 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7,16-7.30 p.m. From the Studio. A Talk on the "Activities of the Eociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to -Animals".

7.30-10.30

gramme.

p.m. European Pro

7.30 p.m. Closing Loen! Steek Qua- tations,

7.33-7.45 p.m. From The Studio,

A Talk on the "Activities of the Society for the Provention of Cruelty to Animals" by the President of the Society,

p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

7.46-8.27 p.m. Variety. Fox-Trat-Trouble in Paradise, Fox-Trot-Let the World Go Drifting

By.

Howard Jacobs and His Orchestra, Vocal Whistling in the Dark.

The Seven Viennese Singing Sisters, Fox-Trot-The Sun fo Round the ning karalia an

Comer. Fox-Trot-Oceans of Time (M.

Whittington).

Ray Noble and His Orchestra. Humorous-The Lion and Albert.

Stanley Holloway- Fox-Trot-Count Your Blessings. Fox-Trot--Cinderella's Fella.

Fred Grofe and His Orchestra.

Vocal-Lover Come Back to Me.. Vocal-Wanting You (From "The

New Moon").

Waltz-Lover of my Dreams

Lawrence Tibbett, (Baritone).

("Cavalcade"). Jack Payne and His B.B.C. Dance Orchestra. Organ Salo-Round the Marble Arch. Sidney Torch. 6.27.9 p.m. La Valse (Havel).

Orchestre De La Societe Des Concerts Da Conservatoire, Paris, conducted by Philippe Gaubert.

Concert Orchestru. 9-9.55 p.m. From the Studio. A 13th Recital of Gramophone |

9.55.10.12 p.m. Violin Solos by

Ballet Egyptien Salte (Luigini).

Tokyo, Apr. 26. Mr. Hirota, the Japanese Foreign Minister, lasued a statement to-day The first day of the Hongkong Area in answer to Mr. Chiang Tao-pin'a Athletic meeting held at Sookunpoo explanation of the Nanking House that President Roosevelt It was disclosed at the White yesterday afternoon was attended by official Foreign Olen atalement a large gathering of Officers and men made yesterday. Mr. Chiang is the dell Hull, the Secretary of State, proposes to confer with Mr. Cor- of the different military units station-i

this afternoon. on Japanese and ed in the Colony and some excellent Chinese Minister at Tokyo,

Mr. Illrota said there is a senti other international matters.-Unit- Once again the bi-annual picture port was witnessed.

China Several tenta had been erected on ment in

unpleasant for ed Press. exhibition is being held at Messrs, the large ground, and the scene pre-Japan. A, warning had been, sound- Komor & Komer's Art Rooms, sented a busy appearance.

fed calling on the Chinese nation to Chater Road. This Exhibition is

Seven military units in the Colony prepare for a crisis in 1938, and always much appreciated by local participated in the sports, They this Mr. Chiang Tso-pin denied.

London, Apr. 26, connoisseurs and art-lovers, not were the Royal Artillery, the First

The London Times in

out- only because the pictures are real-Lincolnshire

Mr. Hirota declared the Japanese spoken and closely reasoned leader Pirat Regiment, the ly artistic and lovely, but also by South Wales Borderers, the Second Government would

to-day has put forward views on to the interesis

of the the Far East situation which are East Lancashire Regiment, the flong respect reason of their cheap priven,

The old favourites are again well kong and Singapore Brigade, Royal Powers in China and would agree the talk of all diplomatic and represented. Terauchi, Kobayashi. Are the Small Units Regiment to any attempt to develop City political circles. The leader un- resources. Neither had Japan any doubtedly crystalises opinion, em- Kano, Goto and Yoshida show n

The struggle for honour's were intention of violating the sover- wonderful selection of their work calety contested by the Lincolnshire eignty of the Republic. However, bodying not only Liberal and Records by Mr. C.B.R. Sargent. during the lust six months. As a Regiment, the Hongkong and Singa-should international assistance to Labour views, which are general- matter of fact, it is imponsible to pore Brigade and the Punjab Regi-China result in an unwelcome and ly critical of the Japanese foreign Fritz Kreisler. pick out one of all theas master-inent, and 3 tek for unforsevable situation, the conse-policy on the ground of its alleged-1. Gypsy Caprice (Kreisler). pleces and declare it the best: but sports, the Hongkong and Singapore No. 51, a

3. Thals-Meditation (Massenet), view of Peiping, by rigade held the lead with 61 points, quences would be keenly felt by imperialistic tendencies, but 2. Shepherd's Madrigal (Kreisler).

the views of orthodox Conserva. Tambourin Chirols (Kreisler), Ternuchi, is perhaps the outstand-with the Lincolnshire Regiment five Japan.

10.12-10.30 D.m. Band Selections ing picture of the Exhibition.

on points behind. The Punjab Regiment Under the circumstances, Japan tives, still showing influence

would oppone

sentimental to

momories of the From Opera. any assistance This is the first time that this great had a total of 62 points,

Prince Igor-Dallet Dances Nos. 1, E, up China not motivated by bona fide Anglo-Japanese alliance. artist has given us a view of China with 25 points; the Royal Artillery intentions and would not be re-editorial resume was probably due

The delay in publishing this 3, and 4. (Borodin arr. Sir, D.

Godfrey). and he proves again his masterly with 30 points; the South Wales Bor- pure of injudicious assistance to to the wish

to accept the blame kill.

derers with 284 points and the Small

to wait until Sir The B.B.C. Wireless Military Band, failure A wonderful water-colour No. Units with 12 points.

conducted by B. Walton Francis Lindley and Mr. Hirota, China?

O'Donnell. 106, Fishing Boat, by Kano, is to An interesting finish was witnessed

Therefore, be seen, and No. 66, Miyamae, by in the last race of the afternoon, the

Japan desired that had had their interview and the Selection-Tales Of Hoffmann (Offen- Kyaba, visualizes the beautiful three mile team event, when the four China should consult with her be- Eritish attitude wis conveyed te

Japan. representatives of the Punjab Regi-fore assistance was accepted. country which inspired the artist.

Consideration of Chinese respon-

The fact that the Times general- Everyone is welcomed to the ex-ment took the lead from the start,

the maintenance ofly supports the Government and hibition-there is no entrance fee, and running well secured the most sibility for

points with 14. The first man in peace in the Far East side by side is also extremely friendly towards ΠΟ obligation to purchase. Visi ters will find hand-painted water-wever, was a representative of the with Japan would come later. Mr. Japan lenda additional significance

Hongkong and Singapore Brigade, colours signed by the artists from

Hirota informed Mr. Chiang that and weight to the views express- The sports will be continued this $2.60 up. The Exhibition is open afternoon, and will conclude with the soon as negotiations between ed.

Natural Reaction. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for one week distribution of prizes by Mrs. D. C. Manchukuo and the Soviet in con- only.

Barrett, wife of 11: E Major Connection with the C.E.R. were con- eral 0. C. Barrett, the G.O.C.

SOME HONGKONG CONNEXIONS The death occurred recently in Singapore of Miss Celine de Souza, daughter of Mr. Lambert P. de

The East Lancashire finished

Results.

East Lancashire Regiment.

Discus Throw-1, Punjab Regi-! ment; 2, Linolnshire Regiment; 1, I.K.S. Brigade, R.A.

Shot Put-1. Lincolnshire Begi-

Punjab Regiment.

Reuter.

of

bach).

The Band of H. M. Coldstream Guards, conducted by Capt.

R. G. Evans. Rugby Mid-day ·Presa | 10.35 p.m. Close Down.

10.30 p.m.

SERVE NO PURPOSE

GERMANY WILL NOT SIGN. BALTIC PROTOCOL

eluded, the Japanese Government ́ ́ ́ It is natural enough that the desired to commence direct negotin-Japanese declarations should have Fele Jump-1, HI.K.S. Brigade, tions with China upon the diverse enused such universal anxiety, the DEATH OF MISS C. Lincolnshire Regiment; & problems pending between them.

leader declares, because its sweep- He added that though the Japan-ing character, and the curious in- DE SOUZA

Two Miles relny-1., Linealashiro ese statement of palley had been formality of the announcement,

Riga, Apr. 26. Regiment; 2. LK.S. Brigade, R.A somewhat strongly worded. the which was equally startling.

German 3. Punjab Regiment,

Both the

and Soviet Commenting the special 880 Yards,-1, Lincolnshire Regi-Japanese Government would sup

have notified tho ment; 2. II.K.S. Brigade, R.A. 3, port it in substance and spirit.ctphasis laid by Mr. Saito, Japan. Governments Royal Artillery.

ene Ambassador at Washington, Latvian Government of Germany's Mr. Hirota, the Foreign Minister, refusal to sign the protocol guaran Meeting of Consuls,

and Mr. Nagai, the Ambassador teeing, the independence and inte- Nanking. Apr. 25.

at Berlin, on loans and aeroplanes grity of the Baltic countries.

The protocol was suggested by Anxiety is evinced in Chinese sold to China as being especially Souza, Secretary of the Rurali ment; 2. I.K.S. Brigade. R.A.: circles here as a result of the re says that to all acquainted with ernment believed it would mark an dangerous to Japan, the Times M. Litvinoff, and the Soviet Gov- Board, and of Mrs. Lambert P. de High Jump.-H.K.S. Brigade, R.A.: Port that the Japanese Consuls in Souza. The deceased, who was 2. Punjab Regiment: 3, East Lanca South China are being invited by Chinese conditions and the Japan improvement in the relations be only 11 years of age, had beenshire Regiment,

the Governor of Formosa, General military operations in China tween Russia and Germany. ailing for some weeks with typhoid The Miles team race-1. Punjab Nakagawa. to hold a conference in such a danger must seem a little

remote, more especially since the Germany considera that the Inde-": fever, and although she had reach-Regiment: 2 1.K.S. Brigade. Ale middle of June. ed the convalescent stage, she 3, South Wales Borderers,

Apprehension exists in the Chin-fapanese Government had decided pendence and integrity of the Baltic countries are in no danger, and that suffered a relapse and passed

se circles that the conference may to double its own air force.

The statements of Mr. Saito and the protocol will serve no purpose. stronger Japanese policy SCHOOL NETBALL in South Chinn,

Mr. Nagai were bound to arounu

It is believed that Finland, Es- In the meanwhile, Chinese press suspicion that Europe's and Amerthonia and Lithuania have Biso despatches report the appearance ica's difficulties were once more notified Russin that they are not of a number

of Japanese agents regarded as Japan's opportunities, in Pukien-Reuter,

East Prepared to sign the protocol,- Recent history in the Far was quite enough to justify this Reuter.

mway:

ACHIEVING POPULARITY IN HONGKONG

The late Misa de Souza was a eister of Dr. G. F. de Souza, graduate and champion tennis player of Hongkong Univeralty, who is now studying in Loudon, while the Rev. Father Bertin The increasing popularity of nel- Ashness, of the Maryknoll Mission, ball in the girls schools of the Colony Hongkong, and Mr. J. S. de Souza, was demonstrated yesterday after- noon when an exhibition was given Secretary-Manager of the Malayan at the Central British School under interport hockey team which the sponsorship of the Hongkong recently visited Hongkong and Netball Association, Macao, are first cousins of the Giris ranging from tiny tots to 14 deceased, and Dr. E. L. de Souza, or 16 years of age took part in the of Hongkong, an uncle.

exhibition. The game, which seen There was an extremely large to have been modelled on basketball, attendance at the funeral, which is one which is particularly suitable took place at the Cathedral of to school-girls.

A number of teachers watched the the Good Shepherd.

exhibition yesterday. Among those present were Mr. A. O. Brawn, In specter of English Schools, and Mrs.

GERMANY'S WARNING Central British Salool, Mites

of the

F. C. Woo, M.B.E., Headmistress of St. Paul's Girls' Collego, and Mis Il F. Skinner, Headmistress Boltios Girls' School.

of

lead

to u

Statement Delayed.

Washington, Apr. 20.

suspicion, the leader asserts. In 1916, when Europe was at war

and America was on the brink the Red Ensign. British capital: Although the State Department of war, Japan made her now fa was invested in a multitude

of

is deeply interested in Far Eastern mous Twenty-one Demands of undertakings in almost every pro- developments, it is felt the po- China. sition in no complicated that the time is not yet ripe for a definite announcement of policy.

Therefore, until

vince of China. In Shanghai British interests were second only Amerien Distracted.

to those of Japan, the editorial Later, Japan chose a time when continues. authoritative Europe and America were in the information is received from Ja- throes of a disastrous economic The work of British officials in pan the question of the United crisis to engage in military opern- the Chinese service, of British States' note to Jepan

betions in China and to wrest Man-teachers and missionaries, cannot bo assessed in material terms. postponed.

chukuo from her.

must

Japanese statements, not

of

It is felt that the atmosphere In the present occasion Japan America, also, had a large trade has become confused owing to the seemed to have solzed the moment with China and American educa number of somewhat conflicting when European diplomacy was tionists had done much to make the young Chinese what they are,: from Tokyo but from Geneva, Her-Disarmament

only straggling with the problem

and the United the article added. States was engaged in a vost

Enormous Interests. reorganisation of its national Hic, for the enunciation of still more With regard to these British comprehensive claims to dominate interests mentioned by The Times, and control the development of the It is pointed out in authoritative sources that British investments

lin and Washington-Renter.

Duty to Consult.

(Continued from Pugo 1.) · boycott of German goods at Jewish instigation.

Al the conclusion of the exhibition. Jointly, thego factors were res-les Skinner distributed prizes to tho ponsible for Germany's economic winners of the various competitions.

New York, Apr. 20. plight, he declared, "adding that

The prize-winners were: Junior Division.-1, Central British the governments of other coun- Chinese Republic.

Britain, the United States and Germany's position to day was such that the continuation of the School; 2, Quarry Bay School

Intermediate

re- St.tries involved should consult Divinlon-1,

The leading article emphasises in Shanghai are three-and-a-half present part fulfilment

of her

Stephen's Giris College; 2, Diocesan Karding Japan's breach of the the vast extent of the British Em- time those of Japan. In China foreign obligations in foreign Girls' School,

Nine Power Treaty, as provided pire's Interests in China, financial, proper British Investments total currencies, was no longer possible. Senior Division-1, St. Stephen's in Article 9 of the Treaty, de-commercial, shipping and cultural, $197.000.000, or 56 por cont. of The remedy could only come Girls' College; 2. Diocesan Girls' clares the New York Times, and points out that Hongkong is the total of foreign investment, from the raising of Germany's School.

The journal adds that here is one of the most prosperous ports as against £74,000,000 exports and from the willingness The schools that took part in the ground enough for joint, diploma in the Far East whose univeralty by Japan, which is 21 per cent of her creditors meet Germany School, St. Stephen's Girls' College,

competitions "were Girls Critic action; and if other countries is doing much for the education of the total. The United States in the matter of interest rates, Diocesan Girls School; Central Brido not consult they are themselves of Chinese youth. the postponement of redemption tish School, Kowloon Junior School guilty of a breach of the Treaty. and 80 00Reuter,

and Quarry Bay School.

Reuter.

invested

has £32,000,000 in Chinese In- Over a third of the

forolgnvestments, which is nine per cent. ships. In Chinese ports were flying of the foreign whole--Reuter.

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