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Premier Says A New Situation Has Arisen

London, Mar. 15.

The Opposition Leader, Mr. Cle- ment Attlee, asked the Prima Minis-† ter at question time, if he would be in a position to-morrow to make statement on the Government's polley In relation to International affairs.

Mr. Chamberlain replied: "No sir, I do not think I shall,"

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16,

U.S. LIKELY

TO STIFFEN POLICY IN FAR EAST

Bombs Strike

British Merchantman

Many Killed During Tarragona Raids

Washington, Mar, 16. Despite Preildent F. D. Roosevelt's statement to the press that he was

Barcelona, Mar, 15. not contemplating

A stoker was killed and four mem- Unmediato อ.ท In the Philippines status,bers of the crew injured when the change apparently a reversal of policy in British steamer Stanwell was hit by the Orient is imminent, embracing bombs from Insurgent planes which four times this the possible abandonment of Flip-raided Tarragona pines Independence, and a stiffer morning, attitude

One of the bombs struck the engine towards Japanese domina- tion

room and another caught the bows President Roosevelt's signifcant of the slip. emphasis that many believe it neces

of Asia.

The captain ordered the crow to

Mr. Attice then suggested the House had been left with no clear lead yesterday, and referred to Mr. sary to re-examine the Philippines abandon the ship, which, however,

a

fur-

Butler's speech in winding up the debate, which had suggested a ther

statement might be made. Tac Premier replied it had not been suggested that statement be made this week. Ho had himself sald a new situation had arisen which would have to receive the considera- tion of the Government, but, "I should not like to pledge myself to cut-and-dried policy at a given mo- ment."

a new,

He added an assurance that the matter was under constant considera- tion,-British Wireless.

COLONY PREPARES FOR "WAR"

While war time mancouvres are taking place in several parts of the world, Hongkong is launching is annual combined exercises this year on a smaller scale than usual.

problem,

with other serious developments, Including Senator Key Pittman's reversal of attitude, has Ied many

to conclude that observers a

drastic change of policy is under- way.

11 is learned that Administration oficials are tenuvely studying for greatly increasing the plans milltary and naval forces in the Philippines.

SHOULD BE RE-EXAMINATION

President Roosevelt commenting

remained afloat.

A fire which started when the ship was hit, was put under control after three hours of fighting.

A Danish Non-Intervention. Com- mittee Control Omeer, who was abourd, was also wounded.

Forty were killed and 100 wound- ed in Torragona as a result of the raldr. An oil depot was hit and it exploded-Reuter Bulletin.

GERMANS SHOT DOWN

Barcelona, Mar. 15,

It is officially reported thai an to the press on yesterday's speech by Insurgent hydroplane, manned by five Mr. Paul McNutt, said it was per-, Germans, was brought down in fectly legitimate to say that there dames near Vinaroz, on the coastal should

be a re-examination of the road.—United Press, Philippines political situation. He drew attention to the fact that in- dependence was now provided for In 1946, and said it was a long time until then and anything could hop- pen.

Smilingly,

President Roosevelt said: "That's all there is to that"

He said that there was nothing he could really say now regarding Mr. McNutt's views. There were many people in the Philippines who felt there should be a re-examination of the

situation. He said that Mr. McNutt, after being there for three years, had reported that as a fuct. The President said it was under- !!! standable, and it did not presage or Indicate anything sensational.

STRIKERS OFFERED TERMS

That the company had offered cer- The first chapter in the preliminary

ment at three-months' intervals and toin concessions Including an agree work-up of "war atmosphere" was published this morning and is

and is follow-}

some increase of pay, but that no settlement had yet been reached, wos below by to-

to-day's communique. Facts as

revealed by the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. Lo troop and ship

move-

North, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, ments are al AT 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 & 9.30 P.M.

present a strict secret

secret. PRAISES MCNUTT'S SPEECH

when he was interviewed by a "King No Kum Yu's Government

Senator Pittman praised' Mr. Paul Telegraph representallve this morn- RETURN SHOWING BY SPECIAL REQUEST! spent the night of March 15-16 in

and endorsed hising regarding the Chung Hwa Book fever of diplomatic activity in the McNutt's speech

there should be a re- Company strike. hope of discovering a formula to ex- view that

of the political rela- Mr. North

said: There is no plain away the King's somewhat examination

prominent mem- change in the position. The com- h-uisque

and Inconciliatory reply to tlons, while other

and bers

their pany has offered certain concessions of Congress indicated King Pacifica's request for the hand

readiness to consider

which include an agreement renew- a re-definition of Princess So Hy without involving

able

at three-months' intervals and any loss of face to the Sovereign of of Philippine status. Hongkong.

This represents a new attitude on rome increase of pay and they are the part

art of Senator Pittman, who now

rze to return to work on these conditions.

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been decided that no netion whatso- ever will be taken by Hongkong that can possibly jeopardize the successful sad peaceful conclusion of the nego Liations now in progress."

DEFENDING CURRENCY

Hankow, Mar, 16. Interviewed regarding new mea- sures for the control of foreign ex- Ministry said they aimed at streng- thening the credit of legal tender notes, and to prevent the Japanese from undermining the Chinese na“ tional monetary system.

change, a spokesman of the Finance

The spokesman added that during the past eight months, despite the Sino-Japanese hostilities, the value of legal tender notes had been well maintained, even In arcus under Japanese occupation.-Reuter.

Carol Cancels London Visit

London, Mar. 15.

It was announced from Bucking- ham Palace to-day that King Carol's visit to England has been postponed in view of the recent developments In the international situation.-Reuter.

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there was no reason for n change in

The workers went on strike on the independence situation.

Meanwhile Administration and Friday morning inst at the Com- congressional leaders have tentative Cliv. since when they have done no ly studied the question whether to Invité President Manuel Quezon and, other, Filipinos to the United States for a comprehensive investigation of their views on the subject,

IN FULL AGREEMENT Senator Pittman, in an interview

speech. I was so impressed that I

The Chinese workmen still refuse

in wo aboard the Asama Maru at Talkoo.

said: "After hearing Mr. McNutt's Trusts Finnish immediately telephoned him con- Government Not

gratulations. I agree with hlm 100

I certainly favour a re- | per cent.

examination of political relations To Fortify

think the Oriental question anust be kept in mind

by both

governments

for reconsideration of the political Aland Isles

London, Mar, 15.

and economic relationships of the United States and the

Common- doubt whether a com- wealth, but

Asked in the House of Commons if plete disposition of the question will be underaken this session. I have not he would consider the advisability of heard of any move to unduly has approaching other signatories of the ter consideration of this great prob- Aland Islands Convention with a view lem."

to the rigid application of its terms of He drew attention to the fact that non-fortification the Under Secretary members of the Joint Committee for Foreign Affairs sald he has no had not reported to Congress, and reason to suppose the terms of the undoubtedly they would await their convention would not continue to be conclusions before taking any step scrupulously respected by the Fin- United Press,

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Canton, Mar. 10. Chinese official sources state that

Sudden squalls in the early morn- Pleading guilty to a Ing of Monday were responsible for wounding a man named Wong Sing Victor Ricketts left the Gravesend 29 Japanese planes were engaged in the loss of life and property round at 198 Tung Chol Street last week, airport at 8.20 p.m., in an attempt to serial activities throughout the morn-

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ing and that they are still operating this afteroon. cargoes being missing and five men three months' hard labour and bound being drowned.

over In $25 for six months, when he A launch called the Yat Poon Lo, appeared on remand at the Kowloon towing three junks from Castle Peak, Magistracy to-day.

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BINOCULARS MISSING

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to tween Tal O and Macao, a gust of dant and the complainant while they upset Lo Kul's junk valued at were having a meal, and the former

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Was alleged to have amashed antinoculara from a store on Stone- $9,000. The crew was taken on board, earthenware bowl on the head of the the launch.

complainant and then used a piece That was at 4 a.m. and almost of it to slash the man's throat. simultaneously, Lo Chin-Ice's junk The defendant said that the com- was in similar trouble. It did not plainant struck him first. Det.-Ser- capsize but broke away and was geant Forrest prosecuted.. driven ashore at Sam Kut in Chinese

territory with the loss of $8,000 worth

of wood cargo and $500 other damage.

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· Pun, was junk, in undotelied direU stances, having apparently been cap- sized by the first must. The Master got on board the launch and reported that his crew of five was drowned..

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TOMBOLA CALLED OFF

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