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TUESDAY,

AMBULANCE WORK SIT-DOWN STRIKES

HIGH PRAISE BY COMMISSIONER

PARLEYS STILL CONTINUE

After spending over a week In

Lansing, March 28. Mr. John Lewis, leader of the Hongkong, during which time he has Committee for Industrial Organian thoroughly inspected the work bring carried out by the Order, Colonel instructing his subordinates to con- tion, has left for New York after J.L. Sleeman. Chief Overseas Com-tinue the negotiations for settlement missioner of the St. John Ambulance of the strike situation. Brigade, expressed his great

interviewed during the week-end.

women

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MARCH 30, 1937.

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CHIANG SPEAKS SUFFERING IN SIANA LESSON TO HIM

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek livered a stirring message nation on Good Friday, when he addressed a large nuinber of foreign and Chinese Christians in Nanking, assembled at the Methodist Church Hu-cheng, Pacification Commissioner

The party included General Yongaued by Reuter, miration for the work being carried Following a conference this morn-

conferences. The title of the Marof Shens, General Yu Hauch-chung, out in the Colony, when he Wasing, Governor Murphy is apparently shal's address was "The Suffering of Governor of Kansu, the two principal May Though the number of trained confident of a quick settlement, He Jesus Christ is a leason to me," figures in the Sianfu revolt in Decem-July

sold he planned constant communica- ambulance workers in Hongkong is tion with Mr. Lewis. He later left

ber, who arrived

In Shanghai by air October The speech of Marshal Chiang yesterday evening from Slantu, Mr. December not nearly so great per head of pop for Detroit to visit relatives, and Kat-slick, delivered In Chinese,

is. V. Soong, General Wu Teh-chen, January lation as in some other parts of the plans to Empire, it is considerably read evening or to-morrow morning.

to Lansing this translated in part as follows.

General Yang Hu, Garrison, Com Mar. (1038). 13.48n mander of Shanghai and Woosung, Spot many places, and quarters here,

"People cannot get along without and General Ma Chan-shan, hero of Colonel Sleeman

Mr. Lewis and Mr. Homer Martin, religion. For the same believes, are the beat he has ever President of the United Automobile good revolutionists must devoutly

reason all the Nonni River battle in Manchuria.

New York Rubber visited for a corps of its size. At Workers Union, have declined to worship the revolutionary cause as chu is leaving for Hangchow shortly.

It is learned that General Hun F. May

26.291 24.00/69 present Uiere are 000 trained

comment on the statement of Mr.

July

20.36/37 20.80/82 ambulance workers in Hongkong; and Willam. Green, President of the they worship their own religion. To

September 20/27/30 26.80/83 commenting on carried out here by these being | American Federation of Labour, that have a strong confidence. and un-ied on rehabilitation of the north-

Generals Yang and Yu both insist- December 20.27n 26.78/78 men and sit-down strikes

Total sales: 0,210 tona. and their lenders

and United Press.

illegal wavering belief in a religious cause west, which is now proceeding with organisers, Colonel Sleeman said:

is the base for one's ultimate suc- complete amity, the most pressing I am deeply impressed with the

Mineworkers' Contract

problem being famine rollet-Reuter. May admirable work which is being done in Hongkong

Washington, March 28, g and the New Territories

"For nearly ten years I have been

Wah Kiu Yat Po adds: It is learned that Mr. E. F by the

John Ambulanco MeGrady, Assistant Secretary

a, devout Christian, reading the those who arrived at Hangchow to- Association and

and Brigade. I have now Labour, is to enter into negotiations Last December when I was abducted

of teaching of Jesus Christ every day. day were General Yu Hsuch-chung, visited most of the clinics twice and

with the Untied Mineworkers Union

General Yang Yu-cheng, Mr. T. V. the vaccination posts and Tight

Soong, Mr. night and the Appalachian coal operators and imprisoned by the rebels

Teh-chen and a num- Wu shelters, in all of which some of our for n now contract, and it is for this Sanfu, I was made a prisoner for

ber of officials from Kansu nnd May nembers function. I have nothing reason that Mr. Lewis, C.1.0. leader, two weeks. Then I was completely also expected this afternoon. Gen- September 100/100 107%/108

Shensi Provinces Dr. H. H. Kung is July but admiration. for the services is heading eastwards, rendered by those who serve the

But from the rebel guard 1 cral Han Fu-chui, Governor of Shan- interest of the Order in this Colony. Mr. McGrady said the Union was able to get hold of a Bible, it is understood that General Sung May

tung will arrive on the 30th inst. Chinese Support have also

leaders und operators will center in which became my consolation and Chch-yuan is unable to visit Hang-July received

New generous hospitality from the Chinese who taking the initiative as neither side confinement. Wherefore I gained a been at Fenghua, also arrived yester-

York on Tuesday. He was companion during my period of chow but has sent a delegate. Gen-October.. 120/120% 128/128% have so nobly supported our work had requested his presence.-United

eral Chong Hsuch-llang, who has for the benefit of their countrymen Press.

much deeper understanding of the und supply 00 per cent or more

who

Detrimental to Labour

day. universal love as preached by Jesus of the Anances. hove found that it

Washington, March 29..

Christ, which greatly rekindled my is not generally recognised that our ambulance work receives no financial

Mr. William Green, President of courage and determination to fight nid from the Government, although the American Federation of Labour, with the evil clement. This courage in time of serious emergency It would made public for the first time to eventually brought my freedom and require to call on our 600 men and do the Federation's position in the submission of the rebels, In women who, uniformed, eflclent and connection with the sit-down strike every respect it was a victory for equipped, now

the St. John situation, Brigade in Hongkong.

He said the A.F.L. had Mr. A. Morris, Director of Am- approved support of the sit-down

Thanks For Prayera bulance, and Mrs. H. Langley, the strikes because they involved "a Honorary Secretory,

"I also wish to take the oppor deserve the gravo implication detrimental warmest praise for their labour to labour's interests," Firstly, labour tion of the numerous prayers which totunity to express my deep appreciu- this successfu! end, while these efforts would lose public support owing to my Christian friends had made on must have been futile but for the the fact that publie opinion did not my behalf during my period of con

"The calibre of guns will be raised generosity of

Chinese people. I stress this fact enese support the strikes: secondly, the finement. But above all 1 most sin- battleships now being built, and to 18-inches except in the British it will be appreciated that this corps, evitably lead to permanent injury." what he had done for me.

temporary advantage would "in-cerely wish to thank our Lord for sooner or later one Power or another almost entirely financed by Chinese, 10th Apr. Singapore, Port

may be expected to exceed the 35,- should be one which in time of grave much longer tolerate

The public, he said would not

the. Regal "We assemble here to-day to cele-000-tons limit," the journal adds. emergency should largely be respon- seizure of property and this would brate Good Friday, which recalls to Penang, Rangoon & Calcutta:

sibic

The Daily Telegraph deplores this for the ambulance needs of million

Chinese resident on

thissult in

eventual legislation to my mind what Jesus Christ sadd threat of a race in gun-power and j Island; although the fighing forces

wards compulsory arbitration, shortly before_the, crucifixion. Our aliip-power, and emphasises that no

"I

Christ sald: "Father, Power in the long run has anything must have first call upon our services this publicly warn labour against Lord Jesus

Hlegal

he procedure" until such time as other suitable ex- "Personally and oficially I disavow what they do." Such is the spirit of

sald. forgive them; for they know not to gain by unlimited multiplication In the cost of the capital ship. "At universal love as preached by Jesus the end of such a race the relative strikes."

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NAVAL ARMAMENTS NON-ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOURTEEN-INCH GUNS

London, Mar. 20:

"Grave consequences may follow Japan's refusal to accept 14-inch guns," says the Daily Telegraph in a leading article to-day.

accompaniment, of modern whilshed an analysis in which they arned of the growing discontent and all will be much: poorer," the |

be

and in all probability the first war, phuse of it; so it in as essential educate the civil community in the necessary protective measures before the emergency occurs as it is for recruits to be trained before being sent to battle.

recourse to

of

Aerial always position of the compelliers is likely

found the sit-down strikes illegal,

in December I was fore to be what it was when it started,

* leader continues. and

suggest it may be possible for among the troops. Numerous

received warned me.

the tent! employers to havo ejectment by operators, criminal danger of the Shensi situation. All foresee in rivalry for the biggest bat- "What. advantage Japan CAB actions for trespass, civil actions for my close subordinates strongly ad- tleship, and biggest gun with a naval damages, and injunctions to restrain vised against a visit to Slantu. But Power like the, United States it is Illegal conduct.-United Press.

on realising

the mybilit nation and the

Impossible to conjecture. Refusal to to work admit any treaty limit may be de- for the unification of China at any signed as a demonstration of prestige, cost, I entered Sianfu with the same but limitations in the facts of the to visit Jerusalem, when he knew spirit which prompted Jusus Christ

world. remain,”----Reuter,

|fully the dangers surrounding him.”

and

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The Air-Craft Carriers whether 000 people would suffice for the needs of the civil population,

London, Mar. 29. even_if_net_colled upon_for_service

Stating that he loved his troops as - Rear-Admiral Guy Royle has been elsewhere, is a matter for those responsible. For the one and three

Jesus loved his own disciples, Mar-appointed Rear-Admiral in command quarter

million people in

The proposed visit of President shal Chiang said that he had hoped of alreraft carriers in succession to Now Manuc! Quezon of the Philippines to his presence in Sheast would turn Vice-Admiral Laurence, the appoint- land over 2,500 ambulance men Mexico is likely to stimulate a broad the Zealand

tide ore considered necessary, popular interest in both Mexico and situat women

of a dangerous political ment to date, from: July 27.-Reuter. situation. but Hongkong is unique in that such the Philippines, thereby reviving being

Ho said: While 1 WOR held

Admiral Royle, who is 52, had: a a large portion of the population is historical and sentimental contacts numerous suggestions

prisoner in

Shens

distinguished war record being men- for my

He was pro- Whether this makes for protection in turies when both were under Spanish suggested presenting demands

moted Captain in 1923 and · Rear- the event of attack is beyond my domination.

Admiral in 1935. He served as naval province to answer.

Nanking, while others wanted the It is recalled that for nearly two use of force against me. Still olliers attache at the Tokyo Embassy from centuries the closest commercial and proposed putting me up for trial be. Canterbury 1027-29, H.M.S. Excel- 1024 to 1027; commanded HM.S. I am at least satisfied that both personal relations existed between fore the "People's Front." Even at lent, (the Gunnery School at Ports-y Gracious Fermission of the bladest this. in its ambulance headquarters and in the two countries the strength of the ambulance corps Manila-Acapulco galicon trade, which to give a true account of the most 1033-34. In 1934 he was made Nava COTIES MAY NOW BE ORDERED through the this time it is still difficult for me mouth) 1930-32, and HMS. Glorious Programme te land by King Georgala Judise formed without omelal financial sup- has gradually been forgotten in dichte port, Hongkong deserves to be con- recent decades when steamer trade which existed then. But

situation dangerous

Secretary to, the, First Lord of the Gratulated, while

at that have nothing but Loules across the Pacific are more Lord Jesus had suffered when he

critical moment

Admiralty,, recalled what our admiration for the spirit of service

northerly of the men and women,

compared with the old mostly sailing days.

was led by the Spirit into the

wilder Chinese, who have so

nobly rew The cognised their duty to humanity vitation exonsiderave niently and when he had fasted forty days and

ness to be templed Mexican Government's

the devil, during the days when such a large person percentage of people

forty nights and he was afterwords Quezon, gesture to President the perils by which we are once, and President Quezon's accept before his crucifixion, which I com without special diplomatic signific enhungered. I also remembered the TWIN CHARGE whether in peace-

insults he suffered in the last trial, war, and that the wo

world id-day is

isance is regarded natural

in view before once again on the brink of calamity of his long-standing personal in-pared to what our late Kuomintang

founder, Dr. which can only be averied by every-

friendship with Mexicu, rest in

Sun Yat-sen. went

one playing some useful part

is pointed out that the United through in London, when he was in States tourist traffic to Mexico is being hunted everywhere

by the ensuring that some measure of safety likely to create a new record this Manchu Government. shall be obtained, cume what may,

I understand that the

winter, and it is believed the Pre- voluntary sideat's visit will inspire numerous had to go through the same

"The thought that even Dr. Sun Nursing

Division are performing ex-ilipino visits in the future.

pre- cellent service and would con-

dicament in London for the same The fact that President Quezon is them also, for the Order is leaving Washington on April 5 is offer the strongest resistance against cause greatly encouraged me to that first aid of expect character considered indicative that he has my opponents. I

ne thing, namely

was then pre- Under the distinguished, patronage of His should be available for all who meet business in Washington to such an

already accomplished his ometal pared to face trial by the "People's Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott, with accident or sickness, There can

Front" and to be ready for sacrifice at the Penninsula Hotel on be nothing petty in the thought of further developments to

extent that he can now entrust for a cause for which I have worked

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, those

Da throughout my life. who belong to the Order which has as its head His Majesty the

sociates.

No Selfish Ambition King, and my only regret is that the parade of the St. John Ambulance

"Since assuming the command of The major development awaited the Nationalist Armies, I have cons- here will contain so low European at present is the announcernent of tantly reminded my officers residents,

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"Firstly, if it is found that my Auxillary. period, the composition of the Coronation, and at the Jubilee Cele which will be the subject of official work has selfish ends and is not for the best interests of the nation or the. brations of the Brigade which will

It is believed President Quezon is people, be held a week later, by the five

then my compatriots can' Chinese members of the nursing awaiting the names of the American kill me by considering the their division, which again was made selections, which will take time in worst enemy.

of the desiro to obtain the possible by the generosity of the view Chinese.

wil

at

services of personalities of sufficient Secondly, if my deeds do not There will have a unique opportun- prestige and technical knowledge lo conform to the spirit to work for the command support for the report best interests of the revolutionary ity of attending a special investiture of the Order which the King is hold-which will be submitted later this cause, then any of my subordinates or soldiers can kill me any time and at Buckingham Palace on May year.

Present Indications are that Pre-in any place.

25. That this is to be held so shortlyn Roosevelt might visit they worship these principles as 1 after the trying labours of the Coronation Indientes the importance Philippines before which the Royal family attach to this gramme is submitted to Congress teaching of Jesus Christ and the the new worship my religion, with the Order, of which the Association and The majority of observers so-far Brigado in Hongkong form a part.. have indicated that ashortening of late Dr. Sun Yat-sen as my guiding

Colonel Sleeman left for Canton the Commonwealth period would be star. on. Sunday,

regarded as politically practicable if returns 10-

The Into Dr. Sun Yat-sen was a. dny. To-day he will inspect the the experts are able to find and devout Christian leader of China, Brigade al 8 p.m. preparatory to the sured basis for economic readjust and he preached this, revolutionary Inspection by H. E. the Governor, at ment and a basla for a reciprocity cause and the doctrine that we must 5.30. On Wednesday the Com- arrangement. However, ultimate work for the liberation of the pr -misslonun---will-give a wireless Congressional action - seems certain pressed-and-maller notions of the broadcast on the work of the to wall Presidential recommenda- world, based in most respects on Associations

tions United-Press.

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