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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

19,

1937.

GENERAL INSPECTS BATTALION

CLOSES

FRONTIER

BUT PORTUGAL STILL

FOR LAST TIME AS

BLOCKS AGREEMENT | REGIMENT COLONEL

London, Feb. 18.

Contrary to expectations, the Non- Intervention sub-Committee on pre- servation of neutrality of nations who feel some concern in the outcome of the Spanish war, after sitting for nearly two hours this evening, broke up without reaching a decision with regard to Portugal's objection to the volunteer control scheme.

A further meeting of the committee will be held to-morrow-Reuter.

FRANCE TAKES ACTION

Paris, Feb. 10:

The Cabinet has approved adminis trative measures to close the Spanish frontier at midnight Saturday and has assigned 2,000 Mobile Guards to the frontier 10 enforce

ediet. United Preas.

the

TRIBUTE TO THE ULSTERS

the

FIGHTING RISE OF RUBBER

NEW YORK WON'T FOLLOW LONDON

London, Feb. 18.

The refusal of the New York rub- ber market to follow London's lead is arousing considerable discussion among London rubber dealers.

General Sir Alexander Godley, this It is pointed out that the recently' morning made his final inspection firm undertone prevailing here falls of

1st Battalion The Royal to be reflected in New York, whose Ulster Rifles, in the position of opening advices are invariably dis-

had held fer nearly 15 years,

Some

Colonel of the Regiment, which he appointers express the opinion

Nearly 500 men were lined up on the Polo Ground at Boundary Street when the inspection and preschta tion of two medals were made in brilliant weather and in the presence of many spectators,

His Excellency the G.O.C, Major- General A. W. Bartholomew, Mrs. Bartholomew, Lady Godley and Mrs.

that American consumers, in order to prevent a further rise in prices, prefer to draw on their stocks. This opinion is strengthened by the fact that London dealers offering rubber to New York have received the reply, "Not interested."—Reuter.

I

BUYERS RESIST

New York, Feb. 18. R. M. Rodwell, wife of the Com- Rubber dealers here are of the manding Officer of the Battalion, opinion that refusal to follow London AIRPORTS WATCHED

took

scats

while the men marched reflects chiefly buyers' resistance to Paris, Feb. 18. in review order.

higher levels, considering that the. The Cabinet has approved measures When General Sir Alexander God-price is around 21 cents, compared at the end of to prevent volunteers going to Spain, ley arrived on the field he mounted with 15 or 10 cents It has ordered the reinforcement of his the Air Force and the supervision of general salute and he then took over fairly well covered-Reuter. all departures from aerodromes, the

command of the parade while His rigid control of ports and frontier Ev

Excellency the G.O.C. entered the stations. Special police will be pro-ground. His Excellency was accord- vided on the trains likely to be used ed the general salute and the two Generals then made the Inspection by volunteers.

eror together. This was followed by the march past when the salute Laken by the Colonel of the Regiment. While the troops formed a hollow square, the Colonel of the Regiment was introduced by Mrs. Rodwell to ofcers' ladies and then, at his own request, he met the wives of men un parade, with whom he spent some

conversation. Recipients of the

good conduct and long service medals were Colour- Sergt. E. Noel and Riteman R. Mana. They marched to the centre of the hollow square where the Colonel of the Regiment attached the decora- lions..

horse and Was greeted by a June. Consumers are belleved to be

Wireless stations will be forbidden 26 appeal for recrulls and there will be more strict supervision of the issuing of passports-Reuter Bulletin Service.

Wide

FREE STATE INTERVENES

London, Feb. 18.

un- powers to prevent authorised departures for Spain are sought in the Irish Fre State's Bill to non-intervention in. the Spanish conflict.

ensure

It was mentioned last evening that control would even be exercised over the issue of travelling tickets, and the police would be empowered to arrest suspects without any warrant.

It is propose to recognise both sides in the civil war as belligerents. Red Cross workers will be allowed to operate under permit, and the Iriah Christian Front movement, which has been sending volunteers to Gen- cral Franco's artny, will have to secure a Government permit to send ambulances.

Those who infringe the law will be liable to a maximum fine of £500 and/or two years' imprisonment

Reuter.

tu

on

GENERAL'S SPEECH

was

U.S. Chokes In Heavy Dust Storm

ENORMOUS AREAS

· AFFECTED

Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 18. Dust storms which have been through the raging intermittently south-west states for the past ten days, spread over a thin 1,500-mile line to-day through the mid-west. Over western Texas and 415 for Addressing the Battalion, General north as Lacrosse, Wisconsin, Sir Alexander Godley said: "Colónei powdery slit rode a steady southerly Rodwell, fleers, N.C.Os, and Ritle-breeze, men: I want to tell you how veryVisibility is only a mile at Amaril- proud I am to have the opportunity Jo, Texna, five at Oklahoma City, one, thanks to the kindness of your at Wichita, one at Des Moines, two G.O.C.-to inspect you this morning. at Winona, Minnesota.

inst

the

I have come a long way to do so, A heavy, choking dust storm has but I am glad I did, to make the Indicating the aridity of the eastern visited Denver from the north-east, inspection as

Colonel of Regiment. I have been Colonel now slopes of the American Rockies. for nearly 15 years and am proud to Crews aboard Gulf of Mexico have been in command of such a the dust bowls of Texas and Wis- stoamers report dusi 1,000 miles from distinguished Regiment: I have in- spreted most battalions in nyconsin. Kansas is calling for Red parts of the world, England, Ireland, Cross aid to nurse victims of a re- the Rhine, Jerusalem and out here, spiratory disease from which more I have always found them than 12 have died in the past few and extremely good and well spoken of days.-United Press. by the officers under whom they served and everybody connected

many

DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE.

London. Feb. 18. The Chairman's Sub-Committee of the International Non-Intervention Committee met at the Foreign-Omce to-day.

The Chairman communicated the 1 communication just re- substance of

with them. in which the Portuguese Gev-To-day I find it worth while to ceived ernment put forward certain sugges come tions to the United Kingdom Govern- come out from England to see such ment for overcoming the difficulties A good turn-out, a smart lot of men soldierly bearing. It was n (which had arisen in regard to

with a the application of the

of the supervision plan good nurch past and you handled to the Portuguese-Spanish frontier,

your arms well and are thoroughly In order to reach final decisions on upholding the traditions of the old these-proposals-further discussions Reval Irish Rifles. This high stan- are taking place between the United dard of eficiency in both Battalions Kingdom and Portuguese, Govern-upplies not only to military matters

but also to ments. British Wireless.

in boxing, fool- sport. ball and ather kinds of sport the Battalions have always held their own, and more than held their own "I can only say once more that I am very glad that I am here to day and how sorry that my career as your Colonel has come to a close, I shall always be a Royal Ulster Rifle man at heart and think of you. I wish you Godspeed and the best of luck not only for the rest of your soldiering but for the rest of your

CHINESE BEATEN

TO DEATH

BODY FOUND ON

ROADSIDE

Violent death overtook Li Cheung, 30, of Mun Yin village, Tsang Shing, late last night.

His body was found on the main Castle Peak Road by a police patrol early this morning. The discovery was made in the vicinity of the Laichikok Female Prison.

When discovered, 'Cheung's body was carefully wrapped in a rattan bed mat.

The corpse was so intricately bound that it was necessary to cut away the binding in order to dis- cover the gruesome contents.

When Cheung's body WIS un- wrapped it was found to be a mass of bruises, apparently inflicted with poles or sticks.

The remains were taken to the Kowloon Public. Mortuary, where an

lives.

The men gave three bearty cheers for the Colonel, followed by **an Irish one!" in true Irish fashion.

This concluded the inspection and the parade was dismissed.

Among the spectators were Mr. of being the only civiliun in Hong A. B. Clemo, who has the distinction kong who served with the Regiment during the war. At that time it was known as the Royal Irish Rifles.

KOWLOON ARMED ROBBERY

7

ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

Two daring robbers-one armed

autopsy was performed this morning. with a revolver-entered the Nathan Cause of death is unknown until the. Hotel in Nathan Road, Kowloon, results of the post mortem are made during the breakfast hour this morn- known, but there la every indication that Cheung was beaten to death.

'Police are prosecuting Inquiries, and an early arrest is expected.

Great Blaze In London

ing

They proceeded to the second floor, and one of them knocked on the door of Room No. 404, occupied by two Chinese.

the room.

Caledonia On Long Hop

SOUTHAMPTON TO ALEXANDRIA

London, Feb. 10.

A non-stop flight of 2,500 miles-- several hundred miles greater than the Atlantic crossing from Ireland to Newfoundland-was made to-day by the Empire flying-boal, Caledonia,

The Caledonia left Southampton at 4.14 a.m. reported by avireless that she was approaching Alexandria at 4,45 p.m. It is of interest to note that the Caledonia is specially equip ped for Atlantic and other long. distance flights. Reuter Bulletin Service.

Later.

The Caledonia arrived at Alexan- dria nt 5.50 p.m.-Reuter Bulletin Service,

LABOUR WINS BY-ELECTION.

London, Feb. 18. The by-election in the Gorton division of Manchester took place to- day. Labour retained the seat, the voting being as follows:

Mr. Wedgwood Bean (Lab.). 17,849 Mr. A. C. M. Speakman (Con) 13,001

Labour majority

4,758 -Reuter.

At the last General Election, the Labour candidate polled 20,039, and the Conservative 15,833, giving tho former a majority of 1,200.

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San Pedro, Feb. 18. All work was halted on the Matson When they gained admission the Docks here to-day when 200 long- intruder ormed with the revolver shoremen were refused permission to

hla pass by 180 teamster pickets, as held up the occupants, while

Matson Com- companion systematically plundered protest against the

pany's refusal to permit union or According to a police report, Mr.ganisers in the docks.

The picketing was quite orderly. Kwok Sun, managing director of the

Harbour and was watched by 30 Singapore, United Chinese Bank at I was in his room in the Hotel when Police.-United Press,

the two entered and offered him o letter to read. Mr.Sun took the letter and whilst reading it one of the men reached out and caught hold of als wrists. The other man produced a revolver and pointed it at Mr. Sun. Long factory were burnt out in whereupon the men ran away. They long friend of Russia's Dictator

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Bureau, the alleged members of the Political assallants was captured by a hotel and to-day of heart failure. FRANKLIN, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria

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50 APPLIANCES IN FACTORY FIGHT

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London, Feb. 18.

A tobacco factory and

London this morning.

a. retail

Fifty fra engines, assisted. In ex- Unguishing the fire, and traille was diverted from the vicinity for some Lime Reuter-Bulletin Service.

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RUSSIAN OFFICIAL DEAD

Moscow, Feb. 18

M. Grigory Ordjonkidee. Com-

Reuter.

of "The Hongkong Telegraph" Morning Post Building, Wyndham Street.