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AMERICAN REBUFF TO JAPAN

HOFFMAN REQUESTS ADVICE

U.S. NOT. ENTITLED WOULD REPRIEVE

TO SUPERIORITY

NAGANO'S ARGUMENT

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10,4 km).

Lahdon, Jan. 18. The Five Power Naval Conferenco has ended in complete failure, follow- ing the Powers' refusal to accept Japan's parity dontand. Thereupon, Japan officially withdrew from the -Conference.

Admiral Osamil Nagano, the chlef of the Japanost delegation, in a brief statement, said Japan had no other choice than to withdraw from the conference due to the divergence of Views,

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Admiral-Nagano's plea for equality waa couched in strong language. It was a demand. He hintod that the United States was not entitled to equality with Great Britain because of the British Empire's greater des fence needs.

BE LEGAL?

HAUPTMANN.

NEAR DEATH

Trenton (N.), Jan. 15.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

EMBARGO ON OIL DELAYED

BRITISH POLICY UNCERTAIN

LEAGUE WILL INVESTIGATE

London, Jan. 15. The question of ell sanctions oeen.

It is learned that Governor Hoff-pled most the Cabinet's time this

for legal advice morning. has asked whether legally he may repriore Bruno Hauptmann, lying under sea tence of death for the murder of the Lindbergh baby.

Afler discussion, it was generally. felt it was impossible to tell to what extent an oil embargo should be applied and to what extent the ail co-operate. It was therefore impossi applying countries woro prepared to only thirty feet away from the co-ble to take an immediate decision

with regard to an embargo. demned man's cell, was being tested

Meanwhile, Mrs. Hauptmann visited her husband when the electric chair,

in preparation for Hauptmann's It is understood the question of the execution, apparently within fifty-six fate of the American Neutrality ili hours.

On departing, Mrs. Hauptmann said of her husband that "ho is confident that he will not die on Friday. Hó told me that he is certain the State will not take the life of an innocent man."-United Press,

PEER LEAVES NO HEIR

BOTH SONS SLAIN

Mr. Norman Davis, the chief of the American delegation, replice, imply- ing that Japan was seeking a navy superior than the defence purposes for which it was required. He said the present treaties provided equal

IN GREAT WAR defensive security due to the goo

London, Jan. 15. graphical location of the powers. it is to chang

The denth has occurred of Lord anation in this Forster, former Governor of Aur- goography. naturally secure position possess tralia.There is no bair, both his sons armaments equal to those having been killed in the Great War. naval powers not so favoured, that nation-Router's Bulletin Service. would have

marked hava!

the

superiority, far more than sufficient for her defence nexia declared Mr.

Davis,

•NO ́INSURANCE "Equal armaments do not ensure equal security," he argued.

of their objectives is to create a state The Japanese have stated that one

of non-aggression and non-menace. Wo aro convinced this state Now exists..

"It would be most difficult, qven in more normal times and in. conditions of greater mutual confidence, to agres upon such a radical readjustment of relative strengths ns would bo' in

In the acceptance of a common volvod

went on. limit,"

Mr. Davis wer uppor

In face of the world's present in stability such readjualment, quite aside, from question of principle, Is impossible," he declared.

"Bearing in mind the situations in the Far East and in Europe and in Africa, the United States is unwilling to consent to any change which would leason its relative security, particular- ly in the absence of greater assurance than we now have that to do so would promote peace and catablish a regime of non-menaco, and non-aggression." It was Jonmod at the end of to day's meeting that the British, French, Italian and American naval delegatos would moet again Thursday, without Japan,-- and that they probably would later invite Germany and Russia to attend their

CEBions-United Press. .

BUILDING FORESEEN

The late Baron Forster, who was the first holder of the title, which was created in 1919, was born on January 31, 1866, and was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford. He play ed in the Eton XI, the Oxford XI and for the Gentlemen against the Players. He was a Lord Commissioner for cial Secretary to the War Ofice from the Treasury in 1902-05, and Finan

1016 to 1910. From 1920 to 1925, ho

was also raised.

It is believed the policy of the Gov. ernment will be to favour continuing sanctions against Italy, but to ascer

가

TROOPS SURROUND STUDENTS

MOVE TO SUPPRESS

AGITATORS

WAR ON JAPAN DEMANDED

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JANUARY 16, 1936.

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12.30 pm. Recorded Music.

1 pm. Timo and Weather Report

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2.15 pm. Close Down.

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4.25-5.46 p.m. (Approx:) A Xun.

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6.30-7 pm. Danco Musle,

7-7.17 p.m., Planoforte Re-offering all of Peiping. Jan. 16. Threo-brigades of Student Crusad-cital by Mischa Levitzki.

ers, at present marching in Central Hungarian Rhapsody No. : 0 Hopsi, have been surrounded by troops (Liszt), 2. Staccato Etude (Rubin.. of the Twenty Ninth Army which itein), 3. La Campanella (Paganini-

Liszt). ro General Sung Chch-yuan has portedly ordered to suppress the students rural propaganda campaign.

No violence has been reported. The Students Union has presented gifts to the soldiers at the East Gats

7.17-7.30 p.m. Four Songs by Peter Dawson (Bass-Baritone).

1. Love, Could I only tell thee (Capel) 2. She is far from the Land 3. Our River Thames 4. Young "Briton's

tain by inquiry on the spot how the of Peiping who fired an Japanesey).

embargo.

Technical aspects of the problem will be explored by Mr. Anthony Eden at Geneva. It is learned that it is not a question for decision for or against oll sanctions that confronts the Cabinet, but a decision whether or not they can be carried out.

It is also gathered that from the viewpoint of enforcement of sarictions, the co-operation of member states of the League of Nations has improved., -Reuter,

NO ACTION EXPECTED

Paris, Jan. 15. French lenders balleve the League of Nations' Council at its next week's meeting will not impose new sanctions against Italy, since Italy thus far has made no effective progress in her unexpectedly Ethiopian, campaign and the present effective, penalties have been

gratulated them on their attitude. United Press.

DEMANDING WAR.

Nanking, Jan. 10. More than 100 rate studenta called on Mr. Wong Wen-hao, Secretary- General of the Executive Yuan, and domanded to know when Ching was going to declare war upon Japan. They, alno insisted that they be told the extent of China's endurance and what were her military preparations.

Heritage

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Flower of Hawail Selection The

of Selection-The Gold Diggers Broadway.

8 p.m.

'Time, and Weather Report; Stock Quotations,

Pro- Fre-

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6.05-8.45 p.m. A Variety Pro

gramme.

The young patriots assert the Gov ernment should be dotermined to re- cover the "lost territories" and sup-

Song-For me, For you, Darling, press the northern autonomy mova ment. The Government should punish Jo vous aime Beaucoup. Hildergarde, -Musical Comedy Requests....Len Allen and the traitors in the North who pursue Organ Solus-Parade of Parades.

his Canadian Bachelors. Show.... Xylophono open diplomacy instead of secret Quenils Maclean, Vocal diplomacy, hitherto the rule.

General Chiang Kai-shok is issuing Solo-The Punch abd Judy 4 stateracht to-morrow, United Rudy Starita, Instrumental-Gersh win Fox-Trot Medley, Songs-Wake! ("Cock. O the North'), Two Tired Eyes ("Cock O' the North")...Lealió Hutchinson, Orchestra-Black Eyes.

8.45-9 p.m. New Symphony Or... chestra.

It is pointed out that, at present Proan. none of the leading powers sees any reason for immediately, placing an

on oil. Moreover, the commencement of the

was Governor-General of Australia,ralus in Ethiopia precludes any Italian advance during the next eight months, In wh Army Council,

pence, négoldations..

CHIANG'S POLICY

Tokyo, Jan. 10.

statos Nicht Shimbun

The Nigh interview with General Chiang Kai-shek and other Nanking officials, General Chiang, appeared Japanese relations.

In Memoriam Overture (Sullivan),

(Elgar).

and he was also a member of the there is ample time to puratie willing and eager to adjust Sino-Salut D'amour" (Elgar), Carissima

NEW TRAFFIC

POST.

QUEEN'S ROAD

CHANGE...

The work of substituting the trafe post at the top of Fodder Street with another on the basement outside Shell Ilouse is now being undertaken by

It is learned that M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, hopes that Important conversations may arranged with Baron Aldisi, the Italian diplomat, at Geneva. But he doubts that they will will lead direct ly to peace-United Press.

EDEN'S INSTRUCTIONS

1.

London, Jan. 15. Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Minister, has been instructed, follow- ing a meeting of the British Cabinet, to propose to Genova next week that the League create a sub-committen for the Investigation of the possible oil embargo against Italy..

the Public Works. Depar post will effects of an

The new. position of the enable the traffic pointsman to watch both Pedder Street and Queen's Road Diplomats believe the proposal will result in the, postponement of the oil without having to turn round,

boycott-United Prost hitherto,

+7

as

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN-BRIEF-

THE TRUE UNIVERSITY OF OUR DAYE IS A COLLECTION OF BOOKS-Carlyle, Washington, Jan: 15.

The New Zealand Insurance Co., Japan's withdrawal from the Naval Conference has brought authoritative Ltd, has issued an effective Chinese indications that the Navy Dopart calendar bearing a striking picture of ment may soon ask Congress for freshold-time Warriors. funds with which to increaso country's capital ship strength,

the

danishco,

Chan

Throo cases of Diphtheria were re- ported to the local Health authorities on Tuesday,

"Aro We Civilized?" is the title of Lodge of the Theosophical Society, the lecture to be given at the Manuk Hongkong Club. Annex Chater Road, will be the speaker. at @ p.m. to-day. Mr. K. B. Valdya

four

Ng Kwal, a stone maneh, was ad- It is learned that tentative plans mitted to the Kowloon Hospital yester;"

"Ho is an old offender'', remarked have been made for the modernisa-day suffering from injuries received tion of two battleships or the con-when he fell from a height of about

Kowloon Magistracy, this morning, struction of a new battleship as a re-thirty feet while working at No. 183 Inspector, F.T.J. Portallion at the when Fun Cheung pleaded guilty to placement, at the end of the current Tai Nam Street. year. This would be in addition to

Kang,

20, stealing four copper cents from the the Navy's stated programma of building up the feet to treaty with two previous convictions against pocket of Laung Kwan, an apprentice

accused adniitted strength

provious him, admitted an order imposed for tailor, in the Mongkok district. The to ten yearn on October 24 of last year convictions and was sentenced to one Asserting that further efforts lime naval armaments are futile, at the Central Magistracy this morn-

iwo years' polico supervision. Senator Key Fittmann declares that ing. Mr. Macfadyen sentenced de- year's hard labour, to be followed by Japan's withdrawal, from the London fend to alx months hard labour. conversations makes it impossible for

Three men arrested on Monday the United States to enter into any Chan Sang, a fisherman, of boat No. agreement with anyone for the reduc- 08781, was, admitted to the Kowloon night for fighting at Aberdeen Street, tion of its naval programme.

Hospital yesterday suffering from near Wellington Street, appeared be He added that it was evident that severe injuries caused when a stick fore Mr. Macfadyen at the Central Japan intended to embark upon an of dynamite exploded in his hand Magistracy this morning. They were unlimited enlargement of her fleet, while he was sishing off Ping Chau on Hung Pul 22, coolie, Ng Keung. 20,

Reuter.

HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK

NO OPPOSITION FOR COUNCIL SEAT

January 14.

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cook and So Shun-wo, 21, conservancy foreman. The first defendant had a For returning from banishment be stab wound in his right arm, which he fore his period of ten years had been declared had been inflicted by the third completed, Chan Fung, unemployed, defendant with a scissors blade. No was sent to prison for ten months by rear for the fight was given. All Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon defendants, were bound over in sums Police Court this morning, Defen- of $75 to keep the peace. Det. Sgt.

Shepherd prosecuted. dant stated he returned to Hongkong to see a relative to get two, sults of Chiness Now clothing made for Year,

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the

Tsang Kap, alias Tsang Ting, 24, unemployed, was brought before Mr.

9.9.15 p.m. A Relay of the Daven Chiang At the same time, General pointed out that he was pledged never try News Bulletin (Copyright by

Router). to betray the Fatherland, Baying he

9,16-9.28 p.m. The Virtuoso would fight in the event of such

(Thomas), necessity, although he admitted that String Quartet

''Mignon") Gavotte China had little chance of success in

(Glazounov), Tambuorin the event of resorting to arms against Orientalo

(Gossec, arr. Sharpo), Molly on the Japan.

Shore (Grainger).

10 p.m. Big Ben: Close, Down,

It is understood that General Chiang's interview is acceptable to the Kuomintang--United Press.

Italian Plane Forced Down

LANDS IN BRITISH

TERRITORY.

Khartoum, Jan. 16.. An Italian military plane made a the occupants were saved. forced landing to-day at Tokar, but It' is not known what action the Government may take.-- Sudan, Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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HONGKONG BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP

Full Programme For

Next Week

The following is the programme of matches in the Hongkong Billiards Championships officially arranged for

next week.

MONDAY JANUARY 20 Andrew Teev R. P. Phillips (Senior) Club Lusitano,

Lam Cho-cha v P. A. Yuanovich, (Senior) Civil Service C. C.

J. C. Remedios'v Strange,, (Junior) Kowloon C.C:

TUESDAY JANUARY 21 - E. L. Barros v Yan Charm-pong, (Senior) Enginora Inst. -

Sydnoy Chan v Lam Ka-huen, (Junior) Club Lusitano.

A. Kitchell y W. Stoker, (Junior) de Recreio.

A. C. Rozario v H. Steeló, (Junior) Sports Club,

Ottawa, Jan 15. The Canadian Provincial Govern- are at present meeting to discuss ments and the Dominion Government.

mendments to the Constitution.

The conference proposes the farma- tion of a Loan Council to give finan- clal help to the Provincial Govern ments Renter's Bulletin Service.

ACTOR'S WIFE INJURED

MRS. MCLAGLEN IN JUMPING MISHAP

Pasadena, Jan. 16. Mrs. Edid. McLaglen, wife of the : E. 1. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon noted screen actor Victor McLaglen The Hon. Sir flonry Edward The wedding took place at the Magistracy this morning, charged broke her nose and suffered head and Pollock, K., K.C., whose term of office Registry this morning of Mr. Kwik that he, with others not in custody, internal injuries when her horse was as the representative of the Justices Tjoe-bing, a well-known merchar in two of whom were armed with knives, caught on the top rung of a jump on robbed Wong Po of 131.60, four gold the McLaglon ranch to-day and fell The of the Peace upon the Legislative Java, and Miss Jenuy

Pross. And expired to-day, has been ro-bridegroom is the son of Mr. Kwik finger rings, a silver neckchain and heavily on top of the rider.-United Sominated to this offre, on the pro- daw, appendage, two lengths of allie position of the Hon. Sir Shou-ronter of the late Mt. Tan Hock-tjwan. four sults of clothing, at 12, Diamond William Shenton.

oficiated, and the witnesses were As this was the only nomination Messrs. G. Yappo and

forwart for this office, Sir Henry

Tan

15.

Chow, seconded by the Hon. Sir Mir. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Registrar, Hill, Kowloon City, on December

On the application of Inspector

put

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Chester Woods, the accused

was

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For trespassing

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milltary

a 'MABON,

and B. Chang,manded for 48 hours in custody.. is thus elected, and the election meet- Two coolies, Yip Hon, armed with ing which had been arranged to take a knife, and Chan Kau, armed with place at the Supreme Court at noon an Iron hook, were caught fighting in grounds, Kwan Mun-ho, 22 to-day, should there be more than one Battery Street yesterday. Appearing appeared before Mr. Macfadyen at the nomination, was not held. **

before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kow- Contral. Magistracy this morning. loon Magistracy this morning they Det.-Sgt. Canhman,

night, were each, fined $75, or, in default, nix that at 8 o'clock on Front gat weeke' hard labour. It was stated Rifleman J. Perrin, of the Regimental by Detective Sergeant Dowman that Pollce, was patrolling the

U.S. FLEET MOVEMENTS

Washington, Jan. 16.

an Indian sergeant stopped the fight surrounding the Married Quarterl

PAN-AMERICAN LABOUR

CONFERENCE MEETS WITH SUCCESS

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22

E. A. dos Remedios v Sgt. F. Froo- man, (Senior) Civil Servico C.C.

W. H. Andrews v M. M. da Silva, (Senior) Sports Club.

W. B. Hillyer Chan Kal-yun (Senior). Dockyard R.C. Tam Bun-hun vE.

(Junior) Club Lusitano.

Compton.

C. Wellings v Simon Chan, (Junior) C. de Recreio.

E. Crabtree J, O. Remedios, (Junior) Checro Club,

THURSDAY JANUARÝ 21, Ho Shai-cheung v W. F. Stafford, (Senior)-Kowloon C

A. A. Lowis v R. E. Loo, (Juniory" Club Lusitano

T. FJordan v Cheng Hwa-leung, FG. Marsh v. Geo. Lee, (Junior). (Junior) Chcoro Club. Englavors Inat.

All games commenco at 8.80 p.m. Senior championship games BOD up, and Junior championship games are 300 up.

The game scheduled to take placó to night (Thursday) between R. Zimmern and Dr. Selby has been unavoidably postponed."

A fine of $59, in default one month's hard labour, and an order that ho Santiago, Jan. 1 should be sent away to the country, Pan-American Labour Confer- was passed by Mr. W. Schofield, at the

Li Piu, once was held here to-day, at which Central Magistracy this morning on unemployed, charged with the American Federation of Labour cutting growing tristania trees on Mr. Claude Swanson, the Secretary serious development. Chan Kas told defendant again in the grounds, and and independent Labour Federation Government Plantation No. 6A below

the him. On

the Aberdeen Reservoir yesterday. It previous representatives were present.

Mr. Butler, Secretary of the In was stated that the defendant had of the Navy, announced to-day that the Court that Yip Hon had always arrested four cruisers

and twenty-four accused him of stealing fish. Yip Hon.evening, a sergeant had complained destroyers would visit the Atlantic stated that when he found that his that his wife's purse had been ternational Labour Office, said the

Ing another when arrested. The value bla expoctationsRoutora of the two, trees was $20. after the Spring manonuvros, thun-Imah was missing..he remarked that snatched in the vicinity. A fine of meeting was a great sucesos, boing bo. Jawn off one whole tree and was say plying that the bulk of the U.S. fest the cat must have stolen it, whereopen $26, or two weeks Iurd labour, was fond

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