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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 5, 1937.

Formal Declaration of War Expected RADIO

COMPLICATIONS MAY CONFRONT POWERS' PARLEY

NEUTRALITY ACT MAY BE INVOKED BY U.S.

Washington, Nov. 4.

A Press report from Tokyo states that Japan considers a declaration of war against China imminent.

It is not yet reported officially here, but international authorities told a United Press representative that such a declaration would immediately confront the United States with numerous difficult problems in policy and international law and might further confuse the situation in the Orient.

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Recognition Of Franco Not Implied

Agents Simply To Guard Interests

London, Nov. 4.

SEAMAN'S GALLANTRY REWARDED

Harold Ligget's Conduct Wins Wide Respect

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BROADCAST

Soprano Recital By

Elvie Yuen

VARIETY PROGRAMME

Radio Programme Broadcast by 2.B.W. on wavelengths of 355 metres (845 k.cz.) 31.40 metres (9.52 in.c's.).

II.K.T.

12.00-13.20 p.m. Relay of Special Service from St. John's Cathedral.

12.30 Orchestre Rayinonde and Lucienno Iloyer.

Indian Mall-Descriptive (Lamo the)

Glow Worm-Intermezzo (Paul The Prime Minister made a state-

The Dojima Murit explosion Lincke); The Dancing Clock (Ewing); ment in the House of Commons at question Ume on the progress of Queen's Pler on May 17, which Pouped Valeante (Poldini).....Or

Balinde (Jamblan and discussions with the Spanish Nation-caused the death of over. 30 persons, chestra, Landerirette (Jambian, and

Delettre); allat authorities in relation to British was recalled at the American Con- trade interests in territory under sulate this morning when Mr. Harold Delettre, Mon Ami Le Vent (Uhur their control, which, it was stated Liggelt, a member of the crew of the and Delelire)....Lucienne Boyer: A Musical Snuff Box (Lindow); Love President over six weeks ago, were about to Dollar liner

Grant, was

Is My Life-Waltz (Strauss arr. G. begin.

presented with a Belillos memento

Case Walter); Romantique-Waltz (Lon in the form of a silver cigarette case

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Ite said the Government had no for his brave action in the disaster. ner-arr G. Walter)....Orchestro.

1.00 Local Time Signal and Wen- intention to make any variation in

Making the presentation, Mr. F. Cther Report. the attitude it had consistently Fornes, American Consul, said: One

1.03 Georges Thill (Tenor)." 'Forlunio-La Maison Griso (Mes- and which was governed by on in isto reward, in adopted to the contending part of the purposes of the Bellies Trust

measure, sager); Elege (Massenet); 'L' Alla- agreement for people's conduct in crises and. mo- ternational

que Du Moulin'-Adieux n la foret intervention to which it had subs-

sments of disaster In Hongkong It (Bruncau). cribed. However, Go

Government was

wn gives me great pleasure to present

1.13 Orchestra Mascotte. bound to take account of the respon-

Idylle to you, Mr. Liggett, on behalf of the

Passionnelle Waltz It would be extremely difficult for the United States sibilities for the protection of Brillah Trust, this memento in recognition of (Georges Ruzigade); Evening On hy to avoid invocation of the Neutrality Act, because there nationals and commercial interests you

capable work on your highly

the Rhine-Waliz (Richartz); In Dreamy would be an elaborate difference of opinion concerning throughout the whole of Spain, in occasion of one of the inost terrible Night-Waltz (from The Vagabond cluding those large areas in the

disasters that has accurred in Hong-Zichter); Exultation-Waltz (Lau "undeclared war" and actually "declared war" within north, west and south-west as well

In recent years.

tenschlager); Waltz ag the Spanish zone of Moricco of kong in

Those present at the presentation (Bayer), the meaning of the Neutrality Act.-United Press.

which General Franco's forces were

were Mr. T. B. Wilson, Manager of

1.30 Reuter and Rugby now in effective occupation,

the Dollar Steamship Line, and Capt. Local Weather Forecast Later. the recognition of all the develop-

B. Clark, commander of the nouncements. Commenting further on the Bkely ments in the East since

Accordingly the Government had in Treaty of Washington und especially entered into negotiations for the President Grant. effect of Japan declaring wor

Mr. Ligrett was walking along China, observers stated that such since the conquest of Manchurin-appointment of agents by it and declaration would also raise new Reuter,

Genern Franco respectively for the Connaught Road when the explosion questions in regard to the treatment

discussion of questions affecting in-occurred. He immediately rushed to of belligerents, the effectiveness of a

terests of British Nationals and Bri- the Pier to render what assistance he blockade, and the ability of dange

tish commercial interests. These could do to the victims, and later would not be given any gave valuable aid to the doctors and to the property of neutral Nationals,

agents

the scene would probably result in

Government had Police who arrived diplomatic status.

He was later worldwide confusion in view of the conflicting Interpretations of Inter. national law.

which

Far

Little Hope Of Help

Brussels, Nov. 4.

the

Led by the United States, Britain and France, the eight Powers at the Nine-Power Conference had a private two-hours meeting to-day when they agreed to the appointment of a small A spokesman of the Society for the committee, probably of three nations, Prevention of Wars, said: "It would which should approach Tokyo in a neem that if Japan declares war.new attempt to entice her to negotiate Presklent Roosevelt would have for pence. futher pretext for postponing the in- vocation of the Neutrality "Act."~ United Press.

May Offer To Mediate

Brussels, Nav, 4. When the Nine-Power Conference adjourned at 5 p.m. it was learned it had accepted in principle the plan to appoint a small sub-com.oitter lo drafia reply to Japan, to investigate the possibilities of Japanese "co- operation, and eventually to offer its good services as mediater between China and Japan.

It was also decided that Germany might be asked to join in the peace efforts.

However, there is little hope that Japan will accept or that Germany will be very helpful-United Press. Envoy Hurrying To

Germany, Italy

Tokyo, Nov. 4. Japan is sending a special envoy, Mr. Selgoh Nakano, M.P.. to Ger- many and Italy on a goodwill mis- sion.

Mr.

At this afternoon's proceedings, the|

Nakano said prior to his President of the Conference, M. Paul departure: "It will be a pity if the Spank, the Belgian Foreign Minister, Japanese military successes in China drew attention to the Japanese reply, are nullified by diplomatic failures." and pointed out that. If recognised -Reuter. the Nine-Power Treuty, but raised certain points which might suitably be discussed.

Mr. Norman Davis, chief American delegate, suggested the appointment of a sub-committee with a view of securing Japan's collaboration.

Spaak To Draft Reply

Brussels, Nov. 6.

As an outcome of last night's talks, has been arranged that M. Paul Spank prepare a draft reply to Japan for to-day's meeting of the Nine- Mr. Anthony Eden and M. Yvon Power Conference, thus giving more Delbus supported the suggestion, the time for the formation of the pro- laiter intimating that the sub-com-posed sub-committee-Reuter. offices mittee might offer its good towards finding a settlement.

"Mr," Davis"— emphasised that the conference was within its rights to carry on even if Japan were absent.

Implication Resented

Count biarescotti, the Italian delerate. safd the sub-committee might suggest that the two countries at war enter into direct relations bui the proposal met with a vigorous rejolader by Mr. Davis, who askerd whether Count Marescut wished to imply that other countries were no Interested.

BRITAIN BEING BLUFFED

Labour Peer Tells House Of Lords At this stage the conference ad- King journed for a reception by

London, Nov. 4. Leopold of the Belgians,

The appointment of a sub-com- Mediterranean was debated in the Britain's strategic position in the mitter will entail a brief interruption House of Lords to-day.

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Of The Dolls

Press;

and An-

1.40 Dance Music and Variety.

Along-Selec- Orchestral Swing tion....Debroy Somers Band; Come dieane-Don't You Ever Fall In Love: lugs (Flynn and Egan).....Alleen Stanley; Plano-Charlie Kunz Piano Medley R. 13...Charlie Kunz: Dance Orchestra-Moonlight Valley Waltz A Sailboat In The Moonlight Quick- Silvester and Hie kept the French Government fully shortly after.

mended by the Hon. Inspector-step....Viclor informed.

Mr. Clement Attlee asked if this General of Police, and following a Bailroom Orchestra; Novelty-Un- letter Dí commendation by the derneath A Western Sky (lm 'Song meant in effect de facto recognition of the Insurgent Government, The Colonial Secretary to the American of the Saddle'); Riding The Range of the In The Sky (Carlton)....The Hili Prime Minister repeated "No sir. 1 Consul-General, the truster

Brass Billies; Massed BandsJerome Kern Melodies,....Grand Monsed Bands at. the Leicester Brass Band Festival.

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am advised it makes no diference Belillos Trust decided on the award.

situation."British existing in the Wireless.

Gilt-Edged Stocks In Good Demand

London, Nov. 4. The advance in gift-edged stocks

the provided again

outstanding feature of the Stock Exchange to-day, Gains up to one point were recorded. hardened sym- Indians, which pathetically with Kafirs, rallied briskly in the final stages on good shop support.

wenker

Millions Lost At Paris Exhibition

The Ports Exhibition, which closes on Nov. 25. will, it is belleved, show a deficit of hundreds of millions of The number of paying pounds.

estimated at 10,000,000 entries is

the Exhibition ot fewer than at

1000,

Cafe concessionaires and booth

2.18 Clone Down.

4-7 pm. Chinese Programme. 7-11 p.m. European Programme, 7.00 Bongs by Stuart Robertson (Bass-Baritono).

Watching The Stars; Flying High (Film 'Splinters in the Air'); in Summertime On Bredon (Feel); 'Sea Fever (Ireland).

7.12 The B, B. C. Theatre Or- chestra.

Monckion Melodies (arr. Stunford Robinson).

7.20 Marel Weber and His Or chestra.

Hall, Vienna-Potpourri (Dostal). 7.30 Closing local Stock Quola- tions and Hongkong Exchange Mar- ket Report.

proprietors have been hit by delay in

7.35 Cortot at the Piano. construction caused by strikes. The Riviera Pavilion was opened only The Children's Corner Sulte: (De- three weeks ago, although the Ex-bussy); (n) Doctor Gradus and Par- Foreign exchanges were

to 4.0767ibition has been running since May. nassum (b) Jimbo's Lullaby; (c) and the dollar weakened

A campaign to re-open the Exhibi. Serenade for the Doll; (d) Snow is compare with 4.9077 at the close yes-

somme dancing; (e) The little Shepherd; (1) terday, this being due to continental tion next year and retrieve

part of the less has been launched, Galliwog's Cake Walk; Prelude Nu selling. These sales were used to

but it is doubtful whether foreign --La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin; countries would agree to foot the Prelude No. 3-Le Vent Dans La necessary bills.

Plaine (Debussy), Commodities, base metals, and rub-

Existing contracts call for demoli- ber weakened in sympathy with over-

tion to begin as soon #5 The Ex- night-Wall-Street udvices-and-the-hibition gates close. absence of consumer buying-Reu- ter's Special.

purchase gold which continued be

in strong demand.

BAZAAR TO AID COLONY'S POOR

LECTURE ON. COURTSHIP OF FISHES

Those who ordinarily do not like The next meeting of the Hongkong bazaars are generally ready to make Aquarium Society will be held on an exception in supporting the one wednesday next the 10th. Instant at which is organised each your by the 18.30 p.m. in the Laboratory of the Suciety of St. Vincent de Paul, for Biology Department of the Hongkong Colony. This year, it is being held it is the oldest in the history of the University.

A paper will be read by the Vice- for the fifty-fourth time.

President on "The Courtship

and In the work of the conference, and Lord Strabolgi (Labour) said Bri- Experience has taught the Breeding of Fishes". This will con- Mr. Eden and M. Delbes will pro-nin's position in the Mediterranean organisers what patrons appreciate sist of comprehensive talk on the bably return home to-morrow.

was extremely strong, whilst Italy's most, and a variety of attractions many interesting methods of breeding was extremely weak because of her is presented that will suit all tastes: fishes from all parts of the world, forces in Libya and Abyssinia. Bot The object always remains the same both in fresh water and sea water. The meeting of the full committee Gibraltar to-day was not invulner-every dallar goes to the poor, of Following this a free distribution of some very well matured tropical whatever creed or race. scheduled for 6 p.m. to-day and ad-able, as was once thought.

He added that international poll-

The varlous Journed until 10.30 a.m. to-morrow

organisations and ilshes will be made. All members

workers who are requested to bring containers. was to deal with the number, and les was ke a game of peker, and groups of individual

This is the loal meeting this year composition of the sub-committee. Britain was being bluffed successfully have had stalls at the Bazaar in The adjournment seems to imply all along the line.

previous years will be there this, b-fore the annual general meeting. that there will be some difficulty in

feature is the Tea Garden, under the year also. A new

The general public will be welcome, direction agreeing to the composillon of

of sub-committee.

the British members of the Catholic Women's League. Numerous hand-

Difficulty Encountered

The Marquess of Dufferin, replying the for the Government, sald the

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the concern of Brital was to protect the While Belgium, Britain and United States will naturally be mem this was the object of the declaration Mediterraneon us a highway, and bers of the sub-committee. there were rensons to belleve Italy would which Italy and Britain had made. insist upon a place if France were elected. Hence, an adjournment of the committee to enable conversa tions to be held to-night.

Larger

Sub-Committee?

The general idea seems to be that

a compromise be reached on the

boals of a larger sub-committee."

Reuter.

FLASHING LIGHT ON D'AGUILAR

A notice Issued by the Millary

In any case Mr. Eden and M. Delos Authorities states that a red dashing have arranged to leave Brussels to fight every five seconds will be morrow, and in their abgence, the conference will proceed with the task shown temporarily at Cape D'Agullar

of approaching the Japanese Govern during November.

ment by drafting a "reply to the It will be extinguished at the Japanese Nole and Memorandum end of this month, and no further which was sent to the Belgium Gov-notice will be issued. ernment in response to the original

Bivitation.

It is understood that two points LABOUR PEACE

will be emphasised: firstly, that the conference is not an emanation of the League of Nations; secondly, the conference in nol too large, on the Japanese suggest, because all tha notions represented have interest in the Far East.

It is expected it will be

to resume the full meetinga week or ten days' Lime.

TALKS GO ON

Washington, Nov. 4.

prices, and there are many games of made articles are on sale at bargain AFFECTIONATE TRIBUTE skill at which valuable prizes muy

be won. A continuous programme TO "DICK" SHEPPARD of music will be played throughout the afternoon and evening. The Bazaar will be held at Chatham Road, Kowloon, in a vacant plece of Kround not far from the Rosary Church,

RECEPTIONS CANCELLED

London, Nov. 4. Svenes eloquent of the affcellon in which he was held by a diverse publie marked the funeral of Canon IL R. L. Sheppard to-day.

Crowds gathered outside St. Martin in the Fields where the body lay in state yesterday, ut St. Foul's Cathedral, where distinguished congregation Included a representa-

7.52 Bongs by Gleli (Tenor). 'Paride ed Elena Del Mio Dolce "Ardor""(Glucic); Carmen-Il-For-

Che Avevi A Me Tu Dalo (Bizet),

8.00 Local Time Signal. Weather Report und Announcements.

8.03

(So- Studio-Elvie Yuen prano) and Nura Kanis (Plano).

1. It Sorriso della Mudre (Berlen- Amore! diy); 2. Fede, Speranza e (Pugella); 3. Who Goes By? 4. Every where I go (Easthope Martin) Elvie Yuen; 5. Plano Selection Nura Kanis; 'd. Venulo e L'Aprila (Donnudy); 7. Cuor mlo, Cuor mid non Vedl (Donaudy)....Elvie Yuen- 8.23 Yehudi Menuhin (Violin). Hungarian Dance No. 1 In G bloor; Hungarian Dance No. 17 In F Sharp

(Brahms-Joachim}; Minor Trantella, Op. 28, No. 2 (Szyma- Ronde nowski); Lu

Des Lutins (Bazzini) Moto Perpetuo, Op. 11 (Paganini).

8.42 Gilbert and Sullivan Ex cerpts,

Patience; When I First Put This Uniform On....Darrell Fancourt and Chorus of Dragoons: In a Doleful Train; Now, Is Not This Ridiculous,

.N. Brierdlife, G. Buker, M. Evro and Chorus of Girls and Dragoons; 'Iolanthe'; Love, Unrequited, Robs Me Of My Rest. George Baker (Barlione); My Well-Loved Lord.... Winifred Lawson, Darek Oldham, Darrell Fancourt and Mule Chorus,

0.00 Htudio Talk on 'The Acil- villes of the Society of St. Vincent de Faul' by the Rev. Thomas F. Kyan.

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Gipsy Moon (Borganoff); Bird Songs At Eventide (Erie Coates).... Albert Sandler and His Orchestra; Walt For You: Tralee (flm 'Even- Rong)....Waller Glynne; Waldteufel Waltz Polpourri (arr. Sibermann),, ..Marek Weber and His Orchestra. 9.30 London Relay--The News, 0.50 Sea Shanties, A Dollor

Man (arr. Terry); One Mora Day; On The Banks Of. Sacra mento (orr. Harris)....John Gos (Baritone) and Cathedral Male Voice Quartet.

live of the King, and along the route. Jog's And A Half A Day: The

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WEATHER FORECAST

Nanking, Nov, D. Owing to the Sino-Japanese has- tilles in Shanghai and North China, foreign diplomatic representatives in | Nanking have voluntarily cancelled various official functions which they would ordinarily hold in normal Temperature at the Royal Obser- times, according to Information valory at 10 am, to-day was 79, two emanating from diplomatic sources, degrees higher than the corresponding After a session Insting three and a The Soviet Embassy will hot hold reading yesterday; but humidity went The World Is Waiting For The Sun half hours, the American Federation in reception on November 7 on the down by three per cent., from 16 to possible of Labour and the Committee of In-occasion of the 20th anniversary of 73.

industrial Organization agreed to con- the establishment of the Soviet Union.

A weak unti-cyclone is centred tinue their peace conterence on Fri- The Italian Embassy has also can- over N. Japan and a shallow depres- celled plans for a reception to cele- sion covers the Visayas, extending the com- brate the birtlidny of the Italian King, eastward to the Western Carolines,

Local forecast:-East winds, mod- Central Newk,

orate; · fair.

1 bid

While the general opinion is that day.

the Japanese reply will be negative, It is considered that

is believed in some quarters that alp promises may reflect a new optimism which falls on the suma dato,- will make acceptance conditional to for success-United Press.

0.57 Variety. Organ-Keep Smiling! (Foort); The A. B. C. Marchi (Foort and Fer- ring)....Reginald Foort; Vocal When A Woman Smiles (Vivian Ellis); Goodbye, Little Dream, Good- bye (Cole Porter)....Yvonne Priu- temps (Soprano); Hawaiion Guitar— rise (Seile); Bonjo-Three Little Words (from 'Check and Double Check'), Len Fillis; Humorous- Clapham And

Dwyer On Photo- graphy.............Clapham

Dwyer; Xylophone Solo-Dance Of This Raindrops (Evans): The Punch And Judy Show (Black). .Rudy Starita;

and

Dance Orchestra-Rumba Medley.. ..Cuban Marimba Band.

10.30

Danco Music

GALLANTRY RECORDED

An act of gallontry during the

Fox-Trots Smile When You Say Goodbye (from The Show Goda On'); In A Little French Casino.... Jay Wilbur And His Band; Sweet Lailani (from Waikiki Wedding'); September typhoon gains mention in the latest Area Orders, which state: The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down. During the early morning of Septem- ..Billy Cotton and His Band; Tangober 2, 1937, whilst the xy. Talambh -Havana Heaven: Rumba Cuban

aban was being driven ashere ni Devils Pete. .Mantovani and His Tipica Peak No. 891885 Orchestra; Fox-Trot-I Saw A Ship Ockwell, 12th Heavy, Ballery, Faynl Gunner BV. A-Sailing: Waltz-The Greatest Mis-

Artillery, swam from the shore to ine take Of My Life....Henry Jacques ship a distance of some 15 yards in with His Correct Dance Tempo Or- chestra: Fox-Trots Thanks A Mil get a rope to the ship.

a very rough yen, in an ultempi 'ta lion; I'm Sittin' High A 111 Top (Alm Thanks a Million').............Paul Pendarvis and Ills Orchestra.

11.00 Close' Down.

RAILWAY REPAIRED

Although it was tipossible 'to wo a rape to the ship, this setion trimbled the Master of the "Tolkiribh 'to win- municate his proceument to his | Agents în a minimum of Urne.

The General Omer Cagunamäng directs that entry De Tishde in the

The damage to the railway tracks Regimental Conduct Sheet of Gunner by the bombing yesterday morningHN. Ockwell in meestrelance with has been repaired and trains are now King's Regulation, 1835, paragrapha

1675 and 1650-(2ND)...) running us usual, ment