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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1934.

BRITAIN SATISFIED BY JAPAN'S TREATY ASSURANCES

AMATEURS CONTENT TO LET

HOLD

RANGERS

SCOTTISH LEAGUE

SEASON ENDS

FINAL TABLE

London, Apr. 30. The Scottish League sea. son was brought to an end this afternoon when the two outstanding matches were played off.

Cowdenbeath, reposing at the foot of the table, finished off their Aixtures with a smashing 6-0 victory over St. Mirren, while the champions, Glasgow Rangers, play- ing at Hampden Park, dropped a point to the amateurs, Queen's Park, each side netting once.

FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS.

Gouls.

ISSUE DROP

"REASONABLY CLEAR”

UNDERTAKINGS

ALTHOUGH IT IS CONSIDERED. DOUBTFUL IN SOME QUARTERS WHETHER MR. CORDELL HULL WILL FOLLOW THE LEAD OF BRITAIN, SIR JOHN SIMON INDICATED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY THAT THE JAPANESE "HEGEMONY CLAIM INCIDENT" IS VIRTUALLY REGARDED AS CLOSED. The British Foreign Secretary outlined the assurances given by Mr. Hirota, that Japan fully accepted the provisions of the Nine-Power Treaty, and indicated that Britain felt satisfied.

"RESOLVED TO ASSIST TO UTMOST

IN PROGRESS

London, April, 30,

OF CHINA"

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pu. Rangers ... 88 30 5 2 118 42 06 Motherwell .38 29 4 6 07 45 62 Celile

38 18 11 9 78 63 47 Queen O'Sth. 38 213 14 76 78 45 Aberdeen 38 18 8 12 00 07 44 Ilcarte

28 17 10 11 80 69 44 Kilmarnock.. 38 17 9 12 78 64 43

38 10 10 12 87 01 42British Ambassador In Tokyo on that polley."

Ayr

Prince Cheng Tul-al and Princess Jun-Ho, who have been residing in England as Mr. and Mrs. Chong, leaving for Manchuria, via Siberia, to join the Princess's brother, Pa Yi, in Chungobun. With them is their baby daughter.

UNITED STATES RULES lOUT ALL UNCERTAINTY

(Continued from Paus 1.)

He stated in conclusion that Japan's reaMrmation of her Japan continued to attach the acceptance of the policy of the greatest Importance to the main and association with other Govern- Open Door In China was communi- tenance of the Open Door in China ments, to devote its best efforts." cated to Sir Francia Lindley, the and reaffirmed her acceptance of Reuter

St. Johnstone 38 17 8 15 74 53 40 April 25th by the Japanese Minis-] Falkirk

38 16 610 74 68 38ter for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Koki 38 15 8 16 60 79 38

Hamilton

Dundee

Partick

Clydo

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20.

Queen's Park 18 19

Hibernians.. 38 12 3 23

St. Mirren... 38 P

38 10 4

Airdrie .....

Third Lanark 38 8 D

11irota.

afternoon.

Sir John Simon said the Am- Cowdenbeath 38 B 28 58 118 16 assador's communiention to Mr.

Hirola was a friendly enquiry.

BIG PORTSMOUTH VICTORY

•

EQUAL RIGHTS.

CONFLICTING STATEMENTS.

Hirata,

Sir John Simen sald It must not News,

statement was

BRITAIN CONTENT,

SHARE BUSINESS BY RADIO

LONDON-NEW YORK 'INNOVATION

London, Apr. 30.

to execute

South Africa Policy

UNION AND BRITISH PROTECTORATES

London, Apr. 30.

The Dominions Secretary, Mr.

RUBBER SCHEME

Inter-Governmental Agreement

BRITAIN QUITE SATISFIED

London, April 30. The Governments concerned in the rubber producera' agreed plan for limitation of the world's output of rubber are now. con-- sidering a draft inter-govern- |mental agreement to give effect to the scheme,

Tho

Colonial Secretary, In "the" Commons, stated that, subject to similar andertakings being given by the other Governments con- cerned, the British Government had decided to take the necessary stepe to give effect to the agree

ment.

So far as British territories were concerned they could hope to put the agreement into force as from 1st June. There was every reason. to believe that this would be equally possible in other territories."

Speed in this matter was very } important.

As regards the practicability of the scheme he recalled his repeat- ed assurances that the Government ment unless satisfied it was com would not enter into any agree- prehensive, fair and practicable British Wireless.

"JAPAN DEFINITELY

A new high-speed link between ON WAR PATH” the London Stock Exchange and; Sir John Simon was further] An account of the interview was asked if any explanaton was forth-

Wall Street will be opened

on J. H. Thomas, in the House of CANTON AMATEUR Wednesday by the Imperial and Commons, stated that he had re- given by the Foreign Secretary, coming of the statements issued by. Chinese Warning To Sir John Simon, in reply to ques- the press officer of the Japanese

International Communications, ceived no communication from Ha tions in the House of Commons this Foreign Office, the Ambassadors

Government

Ltd., who to-day demonstrated at Majesty's Government in the

THEATRICALS Electri of Japan in Washington and

House a replica of the Union of South Africa containing Stating that Japan is definitely circuits which will enable stock- General Hertzog's statement in

"THE SECOND MRS. Berlin, and their representative in Geneva, which seemed to conflict on the war path with the ultimate brokers

business the Union Parliament fu reference

TANQUERAY” with the latest statement of Mr.im of occupying the whole of between Shorter's Court in London to the transference to the Unico China, the Central China Daily and New York in a matter of of the British Protectorates in

Canton, Apr. 28. "The Second Mra, Tanqueray" one of the foremost. Chi- seconds over wireless circuits, South Afrien, but in view of was "It was to the effect that he assumed that the information/nese dailies, in a lending article both short-wave beam and long-press reports he thought it con- Amateur Theatrical Society yeater- presented by the Canton principle of equal rights in China reaching the readers of press in re the Government and the wave.

venient to state the position of day evening in the Canton Club public to quickly build up the ALE- Was guaranteed very explicitly by every presR

His Majesty's Government in the Theatre. The cnet was as follows: Although the Communications United Kingdom. nation in preparation for rests- the Nine-Power Treaty of 1922 to thorised.

tance to foreign invasion. The Company and the Radio Corpora

-Frank Misquith, Roland Farmer; which Japan is a party and that

paper states that Japan's terri- tion of Amuren have been given in the Commons in 1908. Aubrey Tanqueray, Fergus Johns- Mr. Thomas recalled the pledges Gordon Jayne, John Wright; His Majesty's Government must,

torial aspiration Can be traced ng stock arbitrage traffic between of course, continue to enjoy all The statement made by the since the Russo-Japanese secret

London and New York for five and on later eccusions, on bahuli ten; Cayley Drummle, Gordon | rights in China which are common Japanese Foreign Minister was

Agreement in 1916. Her ambl-years, hitherto only cable com the Governments of 1919 and Eales; Paula, Gertrudo Phillips; London, April 30.- In the First Division of the wise proper, excopt in so far thoir Government were content to leave Twenty-One Demands. Encourag direct from Shorter's Court, just discussing and, if they wished, of Orroyed, Yvonne Philips: Sir to all the signatories or are other reasonably clear and His Majesty's long were fully betrayed by the panies have operated the circuits 1925, that the Commons would Elaine, Dorothy Johnston; Mrs. have the fullest opportunity of Cortelyon, Elizabeth Hack; Lady English League to-day, Ports-fights were restricted by agree this question where it wna.

ed by the Indifferent attitude of where American dealers congre of territories to the Union,

outside the Stock Exchange, and mouth defented Middlesbrough atments such as the consortium "I would only add that is the Powers towards the occupation

approving the proposed transfer George Orreyed, Robert Lung- Fratton Park with the greatest of agreement, or in so far as Japan Majesty's Government are resolved of Minnchuria, Japan is prepared to KHỐC.

worth: Capt. Hugh Ardale, Adrian ease. Giving a virile display con-had special rights recognised by to assist to the utmost possible carry out her "Continental Policy"

In the House of Lords in 1925,

Hope. trasting with their inability to get other powers and not shared by extent tlie spirit of International at any cost. The paper, in confoss will be able to give a service crnment would not make any Finlay Anderson, the stage man- It is now anticipated that wire-it was also stated that the Gov- The producer was Mr. M. W. properly together in the Cup Final, them.

cooperation in the progress of clusion, states that none of the equivalent to that carried by high-decision until the native populaager, Mr. L. F. Nowman, and the Portsmouth won by four goals to

"Sir Francis Lindley added that China towards peace and pro-Powers is dependable and that the speed cables--Renter. the anxieties regarding China ex-sportty and in the maintenance of salvation of the nation rests with Aston Villa were also winners, statement could not apply to the in the Far East.

pressed in the recent Japanese spirit of harmony and goodwill China herself. defenting Leeds United at Villa United Kingdom slnco it was the Park, by three clear goals.-Reuter.] aim of British policy to avoid the dangers to the peace and the in- Goals.

one.

Aston Villa Also Among Winnors

Arsenal Huduersteld Tottenham Derby... Sunderland..

Wont Bram. Portsmouth Leeds Wednesday

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SOLE RIGHT DENIED.

1933

tion and the whole population prompter, Mrs. J. Linaker. Thad had full opportunity of ex. Unfortunately there was not FIXED POLICY.

pressing their views, and any re-such a large audience as had been It was inadvertently stated yester-presentations which either might hoped, though it is expected that Important developments are day that exchange bonus dividend of nake would receive the most care, there will be a full house to-night taking place in the Pacifle following the China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.,ful consideration before the when it will be staged again,

1

Jandled very well, what

was possibly not a part quite suit-

LEAGUE ASSISTANCE.

The British attitude towards the P. W. D. L. F. A. Pistegrity of China to which the state-the recommendation of the League statentent, which was made ahortly 1033, is $7. This should have read decision.

issuance of the Japanese for the year ended 31st December, Government come to any final Gertrude Phillips, as the lead, Assembly report of February, after Colonel Shibayama's In- $2 per share.

played what is an extremely dif- Mr. Thomas added that these that the League should formal declaration advising the

flcult part to

portray, on 'an afford technical assistance to early resumption of trafic. on the

pledges were repeated, on behalf amateur stage, very creditably, 12 17 11.11.08 64 Majesty's Government China as one of the method of Peking-Mukden Railway.

of the present Government, both though owing possibly to nervous- Blackburn 42 18 7 17 73 81 3aturally could not admit the the policy of international co- not be forgotten that Japan has the Nine Power Treaty, which niso in the Lords in July Innt sufficiently to her final exit, How-

It must abolished with the conclusion of by himself in the Commons and nese she did not

not quite work up Manchester C. 40 14 11 13 69 69 43 right of Japan alone to decido operation initiated at the Washing- A fixed policy in dealing with guaranteed the territorial and Copica of them were communicated over, it is expected that she will

whether particular netfon, ton Conference was raised in China. No matter what action is sovereign integrity

ny

of such as the provision of technical further question to Sir John taken, it is

China, to General Smuts while he was in really do herself justice as a really along this definite Japan has now openly ignored this England last year.-British Wires taler or financial assistance promoted Simon.

talented actress to night when she path. Japan is Much a danger if that had indeed He explained that international make herself master of the Farwar path.

now trying to agreement and has started on the less.

fs playing to a full house. Fergus been the implication of the slate ooperation in China waa govern- East by dominating China. As

It constitutes a seri-

who takes the part of the ous threat to the world peace as ment which they did not believe. ed by the terms of the Nine Power first step Japan is working for well as to the safety of China.

"Under articles 1 and 7 of the) Treaty which expressly anfe the recognition of Manchukuo by Nine-Power Treaty Japan had the guarded the principle of equality the Powers, which will legalize

RECONSTRUCTION URGED. right to call the attention of other of opportunity for all nations. Japan's activities 30 signatories to any action in China Inid down that the functions of recognition is to compel China to Great Britain The Council of the League had The best

"All the Powers have interests to obtain this in the inimien to her security.

Far East, particularly their agents in Chino

and the United were of do it by resorting "This right provided Japan with rely technical

to military States. The United States is the Likely to Be Given Post Yvonne afeguards and His Majesty's non-political character-British territory and when Chinn recogniz-Treaty as well as the Open Door entirely coercion. Manchuria is Chinese promoter of the Nine Power Government therefore assumed Wireless. that the statement was not, Intend-1

ed Manchukuo, no matter how this Policy for China. Will she stand ed in any way to infringe the com-

is secured, the Powers will have no for, Japan's action in open, vlo mon rights of other powers in

to refuse recognition.iation of the Nine Power Pact and China nor to infringe Japan's own

When this step is accomplished the treaty obligations.

Alliance Was

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Leicester

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MR. HIROTA'S REPLY.

"In reply, Mr. Hirota indicated

and

reason

Way

in Manchuria.

FRANCE PLEASED

Open Door Policy? The

TEAMS thats Majesty's Government dinlemutle uuarters, where it is

RINKS SELECTED FOR K.G.B.C.

were correct in this assumption,

force

eut

Bho

C. T. WANG'S FUTUREed to him, for his reputation as an

IN NANKING›

in Government

"

actor in other parts of China is for comedy rather than for tragedy. He was inclined to be slightly too Atit Gordon Eales raised tho usual laugh at the right time." Phillipa Camo quite

up to expectations, since she had studied dramatic: art in England before coming out East. Her |characterization of the part of a parvenu was excellent and the only fault that one might find, if can criticise so young an

(Special to "Telegraph">

Nanking, April 30, Although the report that Dr. C. one

to

Paris, April 30. Sir John Simon's statement in Japan will extend her activities to Anglo-Japanese the

House of Commons on the North China. In doing so she will abolished because of the expansion T. Wang has been offered the actress, is that she addressed her result of the British demarche in gradually Tokyo has been received with the terests of the other Powers from Cast. Now the conflict of interests not been confirmed, it is consider-whom she was speaking, instead of the in-of Japan's influence in the Fur portfolio of Foreign Affairs has remarks too much to the person to greatest satisfaction in French

China.

etween Britain and Japan nus bed likely that he will be appointed turning her face to the audience. ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS, come more serious and Japan isi to an important post in the Cen- With a little more experience she "He assured the Ambassador incident le now closed.-Router.

interpreted as meaning that the "When Japan first occupied even threatening to drive out the tral Government.

will certainly be Manchuria che dared not openly British Intoresta from the Far admit that she wanted to occupy East. Will the British Govern view with Mr. Wang Ching-Wel, Elizabeth Hack, although slightly

Dr. C. T. Wang had an inter-i

Shameon, and we look forward that territory and

neeing her th further

Productions, even openly uphold her so-called Japan in the Far East will mean this afternoon. He will shortly special privileges in the Far East, the decline of the two Angle-Saxon proceed to Nanchang to call on But in

view of the indifferent Powers on the Pacific Ocean. attitude of the Powers Japan has they don't want to be crowded out News.

If Gon. Chiang Kai-shek.-Central portrayal of the relo, though per- haps her diction was a trifle too become bold enough to uphold her they must take some action to

fast. Dorothy Johnston, as the special privileges in the Fur Fast safeguard their own intorests in

rather religiously-minded. daugh and has started

ter, played what was rather a dif- to opposo the the Far East Powera co-operation with Chinn, BONE OF CONTENTION.

fleult part to understand from the thinking that aho is the master

modern woman's point of view, She might have let herself go fust a little more, since she rather gave the Impression that she was think

too much of getting her words.

did not ment stand this? The rise of President of the Executive Yuanying for the part of Mrs.

The following have been selected Majesty's Government in regard

that Japan would observe the pro- visions of the Nine-Power Treaty

and that the policy of the Japan- ese Government and of

Hal

to the treaty coincided.

DEATH OF SHIP'S ENGINEER

#L

THE AUSTRALIAN

MR. J.A. TORGERSEN PASSES AWAY

MISSION

to play for the Kowloon Bowling Green Club in their League matches

on Saturday:

1st Team versus Talkoo R.C. Talkoo, J. S. Logan, P. T. Farrell, R. Hall, W. S. Drake (Skin); R. Duncan, S. Randle, V. Petherick, W. Macfarlane (Skip); J. Watson, A. S. Russell, J. H. Budding, L. Guy (Skip).,

at Kowloon-C. L. Farmor, C. Hatt,

J. G. Charlton, G. E. F. Thompson

(Skip G. Chambe, E. V. Sele

J. G. Moyer, TY. E. Hule (Skip); H. F. Stoneham,

C.

Hosking, A. W. E. Davidson, H. I. Rose (Skip).

PEKING

(Special to "Telegraph")-

son without

HONGKONG ANGLER WINS AWARD LANDS 201⁄2-POUND SALMON

was excellent In

We regret to roport the death, Powers that Japan will carry out of contention. None of the Powers of China. This is a signal to the "China has now become the bone, which occurred

at the French hor Continental Policy 2nd Team versus 1.K. Electric D. CLEAVES NANKING FOR Hospital this morning, of Mr. cost and Japan is prepared to in-real friend. China has to depend at any to dependable and none is China's Johan Alfred Torgersen, second vade engineer of the B.s. Fingal, for Japanese statements point in this tion.

China Proper. All recent on herself for her national salva- Assistant Director of Public Works was probably due to nervousness

M, H. E. Goldsmith, former clear than of her acting. Thiệ which the local agents are Mossrs. direction.

The only way to save the in Hongkong, who has been spend-ond should not be so noticeable to Larsson and Co.

country is by national reconstruc- "Japan's attempt to secure her tion. There is no country in the as some time in British Columbia day. The deceased, who was 36 years special privileged position in China world which out first having its of Victoria. By landing a 20% self in porhans a little out-of-date

on his way to England, has had of age, was a native of Oslo and has been seen en acveral occasions.

The other minor parts were ably Nanking, May 1. had been second engineer of the The first time in the Russo-own country set in good order. Ib. spring salmon, he won the sea-for the modern mind, it was in flahing portrayed. Although the play it The Australian goodwill miss-Fingal for about five years. He Japanese secret agreement in 1916, China today is in a state of ges-son's first bronze button awarded thoroughly enloved by the rather Convicted on a charge of keeping concluded its programme in Nan-leave about two months ago, when mant betrennt Jon Britain. keep off the Japaneso imperialiste Anglers' Association,

lon headed by Mr. J. G. Latham was about to proceed on Home the second time in the secret care eral disorder. It is impossible toy the an enten den on the second flour of king last night when the members he became ill and was admitted France, Italy and Russia in 1917, without first having China's In-

Victoria-Saanich Inlet mall but appreciative audience; No. 7 Cheung Ilog Street, and lead attended a dinner party given by to hospital. Despite everything and the third time in the affairs properly handled.

who were very disappointed when ing guilty to the nosenssion of eight Mr. Wang Ching-wel at his omleial that could be done for him, ho fahl Agreement. Japan's ambi. When a country is not in a soun

Commenting on the achievement, the producer felled to paneer oven mace of 'leit anlun. We Pang. 34. residence. At midnight, the mlas-gradually sank and passed away tions on

Victoria Journal remarked though the curtain was raised or four fon months' hard labour by Me. Hamilton) laft Nanking for Pukow, this morning.

the Astotle Continent position it is hopeless for self de tices a boat when he was thepeated requests of the audience, Goldsmith was fishing from Bob several times for him at the re- In the Central Police Court this mor- whence they are proceeding to The funeral takes place this he presented to the help himself. China must firshina took the limit during the probably be the last shoof for the were fully betrayed by the Twenty fenco, God helps the one who renze button. The visitor from It is unfortunate that thevill ning. Another man, I Wai-pang, Peking by special train.-Central ovaning, passing tha a medicine dealer. was discharged. News.

Monument late Yuan Shib-kal. But the help herself before she can count at 5 p.m.

y, and his catch was in excellent love there, amateur, shows, ̧¡ Bøcret agreements have all been on the help of ethers."

| ronken, Balneo everyong rently.

Our Own Correspondent,

Was Bent total of $214

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