1937-12-07 — Page 19

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 7, 1937.

Feeling Aroused by Wuhu Bombing RADIO

RECURRING INCIDENTS DISTURBING

Tension at Height Unequalled at Any Previous Period

London, Dec. 7.

The bombing of the British ships at Wuhu on Saturday has brought the anti-Japanese feeling here to a tenseness unequalled so far in the conflict.

JAPANESE WANT OWN CENSORS IN S'HAI

Foreign Companies. Told Of Desire

Britain Consults Other Powers

RUSH TO UNLOAD SILVER

:

Indian Speculators Sell In Panic

Fear Chinese Liquidation

BROADCAST

Oxford v. Cambridge:

London Relay

FRANCESCA

DENIES

Radio Programme Broadcast by Z.D.W. on wavelengths of 355 metrea (045 lc.c's.) 31.40 metres (9,52 m.c's.). 4.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7.00 Dance Music.

Fox-Trot--In A Little English Jun; Waltz-Sailing Home With the Tide ...Jack Jackson and His Orchestra; Fox-Trots-All Alone In Vienna; Ev'rything You Do....Billy Bissett and His Orchestra: Everybody Dance (from the Alm); When The Poppies Bloom Again....Jack Payne and His Band; Slow Fox-Trot-Gypsy Violin; .Mantovani and Tango-Caramba

Orchestra; Walizea is Tipica Throw Open Wide Your Window; Espana Wollz.....Sydney Kyle and

is Piccadilly Hotel Band.

London, Dec. 6. Alarmed lest the 1933 silver London, Dec. 6.

agreement should not be renewed In the House of Commons and frightened at the possibility

7.30 of China being forced to liquidate to-day, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, replying to her huge London stocks of silver, Mr.

A. C. Moreing, auid he Indian speculators rushed to sell understood the Japanese authori-to-day.

tles had informed the foreign Most of the reling orders, how- cable companies in Shanghal ever, hind a limit of 19 pence and they desire to replace the when the price fell below this they Chinese censora with nominees what business was at a fixed level, of their own.

Closing loent Stock Quota-

tions and Hongkong Exchange Mar- ket Report.

7.35 Variety.

Vocal- Want To Be A Nudist; Tho Wedding Of A Gigolo (Pola, Nesbitt and Walker)....Eddle Pola with Orchestra; Dance Orchestra Favourite Favourites, No. 3-Fox- Duct A Little White Room (Flood- were consequently withdrawn, so Trot Medley....The Ballyhooligans;

only a moderate sale at the best light-Nichols)....Frances Day and It is understood that no such orders, being absorbed by "hear" John Mills; Vocal-Artificial Flowers (Floodlight-Nichols)....Frances substitutes, in fact, are being covering.

(Soprano): Organ-Popular effected. Meanwhile steps are After the fixing of the price, the Day being taken to consult with market was very qujet. Seilers were Melodies-No. 3.... Harold Ramsuy.

8.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements, other governments concerned,pinion that the fall was overdunt,

added Mr. Eden.

With reference in the earlier dis-

the House of Communs to-day,

the British Government is fitty

most reserved and many were of the

plinting out that the United States has too large a stake in silver to allow

Reuter,

rydion on the Far East situation in the world price to sink much lower. was authoritatively emphasised that determined to uphold British rights and interests, though obviously any await the result of must inveslization of circumstances,-~*

The incident followed closely after other causes of friction, firstly, the alleged threat that Hongkong might be brought into the area of hostilities; secondly, the reported Japanese demand for permission for their troops to march into the International Settlement at Shanghai at any time without previously notifying the Shanghai Municipal Council; Thirdly, the Japanese threats of "adequate action" in connection with last on Friday's flag tearing incident in which a Briton was in-outer. volved; Fourthly, the fear that the Japanese are likely | to increase their demands for control in Shanghai as their troops approach Nanking-United Press.

British Admiral

Protests

Shanghai, Dec. 7.

Admiral Sir Charles Little, C-in-C

of the China Station, has sent

writt.n protest to Admiral Hasegawa,.

in command of the Japanese fleet in Shanghai, concerning

bumbing-Reuter.

the

Wulu

DECLINE TO REVEAL PEACE TERMS

Tokyo, Dee, 7. It is authoritatively stated that Japan was never approached by t third party regarding the

proposed good omers of mediation in the Sino- Japanese confilet. Nor was Japan informed by Germany regarding the activities of the German Ainbassador, Dr. Oscar Traulmann, at Hankow and Nanking

Army Council Alterations Criticised

But Minister Adroit In Explanations

London, Dec. 0.

POLAND

LOWEST SINCE MAY 1034

London, Dec, 6.

Silver prices reached the lowest level since May 1933 here to-day,

8.03 Turner Layton (Vocal and Plano).

When My Mammy Smiles (M. Hodges); I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze ( "The Charm School); It's Great To Be In Love Again (Koehler and McHugh); A Waltz Was Born In Vienna (Crocker and Loowe).

8.15 London Relay-Wheels". The decline came with apprehen-

A programine by Jonquil Antony slon over the expiration of the United States Silver Act and the paet...and ever goth the whole about .... Production by Pascae Thorn- ion.

with London.

Traders say that it is impossible. to gauge the market's future until the United States

gives indication of Its policy OT India

FRIEND OF discontinues selling.

FRANCE

Definite Alliance

For Stability Of Europe

Warsaw, Dec. 0. Many Franco-Polish differences of opinion are believed to have been removed, and there are no longer obstacles to co-operation between the two countries, as a result of the visit to Warsaw of M. Yvon Delbos, Minister, antel and the French Foreign

A sharp passage at arms arose in the House of Commons during ques- tion to-day between Mr. Leslie lore- Belisha, Minister for Defence,

Sir Alfred Knox, brother of General bis conversations with the Foreign Sir Harry Knox, who resigned his Minister, Colonel Beek.

post as Adjutant-General to the 1. Delbos this morning received When questioned, a spokesman at Forces in accordance with the recent-he Order of the White Eagle, the the Foreign Office said that Japanese ly announced sweeping changes in highest Pulish decoration. would welcome the good offices-of-u---Army-Council,

Interviewed, he expresseci-his- third party, but had never requested Mr. Belisha concluded his answer pleasure at the warmth of the wel- any aprelfic country to mediate into a question by expressing the come he had received, and said that the conflet.

Government's high appreciation of the Franco-Polish aliance was na the long and distinguished service by mere paper friendship, bul a definite the renior officers who had vaeated alliance for the stability of Europe. their posts, especially their public M. Deibes lunched with M. Josef spirit in vacating them la facilitate Beck. Polish Foreign Minister, after

which the changes.

left for

The spokesman declined to divulge terms, but declared Japan's peace that Japan's fundamental policy was simple and clear, namely that Japan demands that Nanking abandon her anti-Japanese polley, and Instead shall pursue a policy of co-operation with Japan.

Sir Alfred, in L supplemntary Router. question, suggested that the Iivo distinguished members and oßeers had in effect been dismissed at a Questioned whether Japun woukl deal with the National Government, few hours' notice, and asked whether the

said: "Certainly. the spokesman

Minister for Defence did not Japon is ready to deal with any Cen-consider the 40 years which they tral Government of China, although i might have continued to be valuable

It is China's Internal question whether to the country in supplementing the Chiang Kai-shek shall retain supreine power in China."-Reuter.

RECITAL OF SACRED MUSIC

Splendid Programme Offered

A concert of exceptional Interest will be given next Wednesday even- ing in Kowloon, when a performance of sacred music will take place at p.m. in the Church of St. Teresa, Prince Edward Road.

0

knowledge which Mr. Bullsha had been able to obtain In six months' dequaințance with the War Oflee.

-bath

Krakow.

Warring On Business Recession

Washington, Dec, 0. A seven-point recovery programme Mr. Henry A.

TO FACILITATE PROMOTION Mr. Belisha replied: "Perhaps Sir! Alfred Knox has some acquaintance was outlined by with facts which I do not possess. Wallace, Secretary for Agriculture, These officers retired to facilitate the

In a radio talk this evening In which promotion of younger officers.

he appealed for the co-operation of

Sir Alfred asked whether it was all sections of trade to bring about a not true that they were asked to re-co-ordinated drive against "business tre, Mr. Belisha having previously recession. obtained the consent of the Cabinet to do so.

maintenance

He urged co-operation, firstly, in a Mr. Belisin referred his questioner vision of taxation to cure injustice revival of housing; secondly, by a re- to the published statement made and but to maintain revenue: thirdly, the authorised by the officers concerned.

of farm

purchasing Another Member interposed nnd neked whether it was not a fact that power by an enactment to assure an jever-normal granary; fourthly, main- the Minister's announcement was tenance In the purchasing power of warmly welcomed throughout the en-labour by the formulation of a senst- tire country.

ble labour programme; fifthly, the

SOITI

8.45 Studio Puccini reeltal by Francesca Denles (Soprano) accom panied by Luba Skaftain (Piano).

1. La Boheme-Donde heta; 2. 'Glanol Setricchi-O mio babbino The British Treasury has made caro; Piano Solo by Luba Shaftain: comment on the silver question.

Danses Espagnoles (Granados); 3. Many quarters believe that the Tosca-Vissi d'arte; 4. *Manon break was induced by fear that the Lescaut in quelle trine morbile. London agreement will not be 9.15 London Relay Stars of renewed. It is understood that the Variety. United States Treasury is still paying 45 cents per ounce for foreign silver. Also it is understood that the U.S. Treasury favours the revision of the silver programme on the grounds that it is too expensive. However, is expected that President Roosevelt will accede to the western demand and extend the programine in his proclamation at the end of this year.

United Press.

i

Imperial Preference Maintained

Dominions Minister Gives Assurance

London, Dec. 8. There is no question of the aban- donment of the principle of practice of Imperial. Preference, declared air. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for the Dominions, referring to the Anglo-American trade negotiationis.

He said: "We shall keep in close touch with the Dominions and other parts of the Empire concerned."— Reuter.

0.30 London Relay-The News, 9.50 Light Symphony Orchestra. Mannin Ween (Haydn Wood); Shepherd's Song: Rondel; Mino; Like To The Damask Rose (Elgar, art, Haydn Wood); Homage March: Con- cert Waltz Joyousness" (ilaydo Wood).

10.15

London Relay-The B. B. C. West Of England Singers.

In Traditional Songs and Folk- Songs of the West Country. Richard of Taunton Dene (arr. J. Wiflioms). No

(arr. John; Strawberry Fair

Widdicombe Vaughan Williams). Fair (Tend.). High Germany (arr. R. O. Morris).

10.30 London Relay Intermis- sion.'

programme of novelty numbers and solo pieces. The B.B.C, Variety Orchestra; Leader, Frank Cantell; Conductor, Charles Shadwell; Com- pere, Bryan Michic.

10.55 Londen Relay-Oxford Cambridge.

Y.

A running commentary on the Inter-University Rugby Union Foot- ball Match by H. B. T. Wakelam from Twickenham. (By courtesy of the Rugby Football Union). 11.45 Close Down.

Deliberate Death Leap

"PROPER SCOUNDREL" employed in

CURBED

Young Sikh Plays

Foolish Part

Described as a "proper scoundrel,” unemployed motor driver, appeared a young Sikh, Gajjan Singh, 23, before Mr. Forrest at the Central {

A young Chinese,.Ng Chun-fun, ir, plunged to his death from an upper floor of the China Emperium Bull- ing about 10.45 p.m. yesterday.

Enquiries made by the police re- vealed that the map was an

An assistunt the Tal Chung Wah hat-shop, 379 Queen's Road Central, Ile had apparently contemplated suicide, as a letter was found in his pocket indlenting hid Intention nt inking his Be. He went into the China Emporium and jumped to his death in Stanley Street, which is to the rear of the building.

ENTERTAIN CHILDREN

Sir Alfred afterwards told Reuter assurance of an abundance of supply Magistracy this morning, charged The programme will include choral that his representations were made of cheap credit and capital by A with assaulting Abdullah Khunt and instrumental items. The choral without the knowledge of the oflcers healthy securities market

The Christmas season was ushered with a shop-keeper, at 7 Landate Street.

No.

reet in when the RA.O.B. (G.L.E.) Club part will be rendered by the well-concerned.—Router's Special,

view to encouraging Increase in out- known Little Flower Choir, specially WAR SECRETary statemENT

Khan said that about 7.30 p.m. held the annual Tree and Tea on Sun- put and employment. augmented for the occasion. It wil

London, Dec, 0.

yesterday, Singh entered his rentaur-day, A sixth point was the provision of ant, and demanded food, but Känn The War Secretary made his ex- render extracts from Masses by Hay-

The date was brought forward in from Verdi's pected statement in the House of Government capital in case of need asked him to wait a while. Singh order that the children leaving by the den and Mozart and

to carry the burden until private apparently got angry, seized plate Dilwara would not be disappointed. Stabat Mater and l'erosl's "Iesurree- Commons on the Army Counell

Arthur capital takes over. And finally he and struck Khan over the head with Considerable amusement Was tion of Christ." The solo parts will changes in answer to Mr. be taken by Miss N. Hyndman, Miss C.

of n careful | it. Greenwood. He said the changes

caused by the novelty prizes given to the "good" boys and even Santa Silva, Mr. G. d'Aquino and Mr. G. would all have taken effect by the approach for a revival of world peace

Claus Stopant Thomson,

New Year and went on "If any fur- and work trade by a reciprocal trade

got something. ther appointments are made the programme.--Router. House may depend upon it that merit

There will be vello solos by Mr. E. Pellengatti and two organ solos by V. Rev. Fr. Rigantl, his own composis of clinracter and ability is well usi tions, the first, a Fantasy on Inyden's suitablility for any particular office "Creation" and the second interludio will be the gulding considerations, Perusiano, suggested by some of the regardless of youth, age, он

mere compusitions of Lorenzo Ferest.

reniority. All appointments will be The entire procteds will be devoted made on the assumption the holders to the Christmas fund, for the poor of will be able to hold their posts under

conditions of active service." -the parish.

URGES US. BOYCOTT

Detroit, Dec. B.

|

asked for continuance

་

ENTERTAINING

AT MUSICALE

Students, friends, and alumni of the

Mr. Hore Belisha repreated the n-Shanghal, Nanking, Kuling, Hankow, nouncement he made on Saturday and Hongkong Langungo Schools, that it was the intention to associate conducted under the auspices of the with the formation and direction of Home Study Institute, are cordially

Crown-Sergeant J. S, Riddell asked his Worship to take a serious view of the assault, an accused was well- The success of the day was due to known to the police and was "the hard work, keenness and untiring proper scoundrel."

energy of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Smith, Singh was fed $10 with the| Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hills and Mr. and alternative of a month's hard labour. Mrs. F. 5. Elllot, Mr. Chapman and Mr. Lutut who played the part of Father Christmas.

KING. GEORGE GOES

·SHOOTING

London, Dec. 6. The King went shooting to-day in

of Athlone.

of

n policy of those outside the War Invited to a ten at the Hongkong Windsor Forest with A number Mr. Hom: Martin, American La-office holding higher commands thus Language School, 390 Condult Road, bour leader, has urged parents not to giving to those who would be called on Wednesday, December U, from 4.30 friends. The Party included the Eari purchase toys made in Japan. He to lead troops in field the maximum to 6.30 p.m. said a boycott "might mean bringing of responsibility and to the General

The Enri and Countess have been

·A special feature will be marimba | guests, of the King and Queen at the the Japanese people to their senses, Staff the maximum of freedom from end vocal solos by Mrs. R. H. Hort-Royal Lodgy during the week-end, * and encourage them to rebel against detailed administration, British well of Shanghal and Mrs. C. E. The weather was 'cold and fine

the Government.”—United. Proas.. -

Wimer ot-Canton

·British-Wireless:

Wireless

Afterwards a concert was given in which Mr. J. Hills, Mnster Robert Smith, Mrs, L. Jordan and Mr. Harvey contributed items.

TYPEWRITING AND COPYING

OFFICE

Gestetner

DKOVCÈSTER

MONE 193HE

SOCKS

for exacting men

Novel designs, either plain or

ribbed,

blended in perfectly

colours to tone with winter auita:

Our ranges offer n complete variety in style and price, from

$2.25 up to $8.50 per pair-all less

10% cash discount.

MACKINTOSH'S LTD.

MEN'S WEAR

SPECIALISTS

VAIRUORDENADONCIERGENCOSTURANT ABUNDEVENEREACH DEALABI KONESSE JURANTEZUMATINIRAMAND=3RZEKAZ03200

ANY GIN ALONE, PINK GINS, GIN SLINGS..

ALL

NEED EXPERT SELECTION

WHEN

DRUNK BY THEM- SELVES. THIS CALLS FOR

Findlater's

the DRY GIN IN THE MALLET- SHAPED BOTTLE.

Gloucester Arcade

Tel. 30986.

FINDLATER'S

DRY GINI

THE WORLD'S

PREMIER HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTE

STATE EXPRESS 555

$ 1.20

MADE IN ENGLAND

for 50

COUNT THE TELEGRAPHS”

EVERYWHERE