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No. 13807

五拜體 號四月一十英港香 FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER

4. 1938.

日三十月九

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CENSURE MOTION

BY OPPOSITION

Home Secretary's Spirited Defence of Policy

T

LONDON, Now, J.

NITIATING THE LABOUR opposition's motion "That this House express its grove concern ut_the_didwilted unpreparedness to protect the civilian population in September", Mr. Herbert Morrison contenied that the country was gravely un- prepared, and that the Government väder-estimated vital consideration of Air" Raid Precautions in relation to its conduct in diplomacy and defence.

Mr. Morrison also contended that Government was contemptuously evading responsibility. The Government would earn the record of incompetence and indecision, and to sail out of troubles by appointing some new victim (Sir John Anderson) to administer an imperfect policy. For this, the whole Cabinet should be held responsible,

•

What he wanted was not ap reshuffling of the Cabinet, but af

ABOLITION revolution in the mentality and CLOSING

OF BOMBING MACHINES

Gorman Proposals For Humanising Warfare

competence of the Government) as a whole,

Mr. Moram alleged that when the crisis brnite the Government had p

THE OPEN DOOR

no evacuation policy, and that the IN CHINA

the

He

Japan's Policy Perturbs United Statos

WASHINGTON,

machinery for the evacuation of children was the London County Council machinery.

He deelated that Sir John Simon WIN held responsible for back of an organisation centre. was told that there were sealed orders LONDON, Nov. 3.

for local authorities to be opened by Town Clerks when the criats bega

Nov. 3. THERE ARE MANY Daughter),

THE JAPANESE reasons for believing that

There was mare laughter Mr. Morrison

W STATEMENT in the next few weeks Ger-anti-aircraft

regarding described London's!

Hore China has caused "MO many will renew her offer Belishur's war museum."

tion in unofficial circles, due to abolish bombing planes, declared Mr. Edward Grigg

to the widely interpreted Replying to the criticisms. Simplication that Japan re-

AR.T. WORK DEFENDED

Samuel Hoare defended the trench

a sensa-

CZECH PARTITION

1938

LOP

SO YEARS OF GROWIN

DUNLOP Fort

The Tyre with 2,000 Teeth

A LONG LINE OF

VESSELS STRETCH EFFORT TO

#ING TO THE HORI-

THE SUN SHINES, ZON. The Japanese BELIEVES LONDON convoy containing the

LONDON, NOV. 3. DECISION OF THE GERMAN-ITALIAN ARBITRATION COURT

TIN VIENNA WAS GREETED WITH SATISFACTION BY THE PRESS HERE THIS MORNING WHICH ADMITS THAT THE DECISION IS JUST.

The decision was overdue a

in the course of the House local authorities that trenches, were gards the open-door policy long time and the British people į

of Commons debate to day.

1-

property sited, should be completed and the Nine Power Pact as and retained, and given permanent

OPPOSITION ROUTED

antiquated.

However, officials will not comment, They received the reports ostensibly in a cool manner. They have long been perturbed at Japan's failure to full the open-door pledges in defented

The House of Commons to-day China, and apparently they the Labour Opposition found nothing new. in this con-

can only congratulate Hungary on its success which frees Hungary from the treaty of Trianon, says the Daily Mail. which points out that the treaty of Trianon deprived Hungary of two-thirds of her territory and three-fifths of her population.

We should welcome it thusiastically, but የቦ should recognise that it is not being. made in our interests, but in Germany's, because Germany as a Central European Power has great interest in securing abolition of the only weapon which could be used motion of censure by 355 votes to nection in the latest declaration deliverance had never chaken, had

to attack her on her own soil. con- tinued the speaker.

still posses9.

130-Reuter.

LONDON, Nov. 3.

CHINESE BANKS IN BAD WAY

Face Bankruptcy In North China

PEIPING, Nov. 4.

in a

Army for operations in South China at sea shortly before the rival at Bias Bay.

CONSOLIDATE MUNICH POLICY

BERLIN, Nov. 3. THAT THE POLITICAL and diplomatic reactions to the Munich conference of the four

ar- One Government chiefs have not yet taken any definite shape is described as being "quite

of the remarkable

features of the landing circles.

natural" in German political

It was, however, not surprising,

was the fact that this add these circles, that in London and

was

apparently sighted until seen by the impending communication of the

We would not

the

| Paris, as well as in Rome und Berlin, huge armada of ships considerations were made with "It was never denied in England

view to consolidating the Munich that Hungary, whose belief in her

policy. un- self and in the day of an ultimate

Berlin authoritative quarters have no information of the allegedly been treated a most cruel manner. Instead of making public their re-Hungary and its great leader, Admiral

"Chamberlain

plan" through IT IS REPORTED that the British steamer Lalita Berlin Ambassador, Sir Nevile Hen- actions, oficials are awaiting an Horthy, always displayed friendly This is one instrument of collective structures.

answer to the United States protest pf feelings for England. In recognition local Chinese banks are

derson, who is at present still in Where they found the October 6. security which, it may be held. we treneh

quandary due to the fall of Can- just before it entered of the fair English attitude.

London. system could bu further However, some officiat quarters The paper then predicts a happy ton and Hankow. It is stated

surprist developed the Government intended hinted that the declaration might be future for Hungary. Other papers

if the British Prime Minister, o develop them.

the Berlin Ambassador, made designed primarily for Japanese home deelure that the solidarity of the that the Chinese banks formerly Bias Bay. The photo-

certain enquiries, or even submitted trench system provided for 1,000,000 to stimulate public support for the

Sir Samuel Hoare said that the consumption, and possibly is designed Powers of the home-Berlin Axis intended to support the Federal

con graph was taken from properals, the Munich declaration of were once more confirmed at Vienna Reserve Bank, but they

Dr. Chamberlain and Herr Hiller people over the whole country.

forthcoming He

bond issues, on the basts since a full agreement prevailed be-tinued to have secret relations

being on an ideological basis of such added that in future they must have of the prospects of closer economic tween Herr von Ribbentrop and with the Central

of the Japanese political developments. Government, one a more comprehensive shelter policy. ties with China.

Count Clano regarding all questions and sought protection in the

German political quarters, how- "We should provide blast roof ac-

Asiatle diplomatic circles and ex- nt issue.

The opposition papers, Daily Herald British and French concessions destroyers perts sald that the declaration offered commodation for every man, woman

allegedly impending visit of Field- LUNGMOON FALLS child in the country, and at the the conflict by negotiation. How ently feature the decision of the

no new prospect of termination of and News Chronicle likewise promin-jat Tientsin.

The banks also refused to handing the convoy,-Copy London might be as equally prema

Marshal Herrmann Goering to same time essential existing facilities should bo used where

one report circulated for the ever,

ture as the recent speculations about possible, first time in Japan, hinted readiness The Daily Express uses for its well as refused to report their busi right.

an alleged. Journey to Paris. Hence a comprehensive survey is now to negotiate with China provided theedy words in its report deposits and a freezing of loans due |

Too much haste, it is "The Sun Shines Now, however, due to a decrease in (Japanese Troops in Canton was

If there is such a limitation or

abolition, it must be on conditions

fair to us and the, small nations of

· Europe, who will have much to say on the point.----Reuter.

TO INVADERS

Chunglink, Nov. 3. Military reports here say the Japanese troops are expanding from Canton and have occupied Lungmoon, 70 miles north-east of Canton, from whence they are proceeding to the north to Sinteng, 30 miles west of Lungmoon, in an attempt to outflank the Chinese stronghold at Yingtch.

All day to-day Japanese planes have been bombing the cities behind the Chinese lines in northern Kwang- tung, one of which, Wengyuen. practically reduced to ashes.

Is

carried

The Chinese troops have out a counter attack on Samshui and are reported to have reached the east gate of the city to-day.—United Press.

Vienna conference.

over 450,000,000 yuan in silver, us

the Hungarian Premier, Dr.ness to the Provisional Government,

and refers

In progress", declared Sir Samuel.

The Home Secretary said that no policies and remodelled ita personnel. Again."

Chinese regime revised its general Government had ever been faced with so complicated and so

The last reference is Interpreted to especially to the sympathetic demons- to the unfavourable turn in the war, vast a series of problems as that raised by mean expulsion of Chiang Kai-shek, trations which were staged in front they are forced to depend on the what is known as A.R.P.

of the German and Hallan legations Japanese, who are considering whe- In Budapest when the decision of the ther to support them or to allow the Vienna conference became known in Chinese banks to go bankrupt.- the Hungarian capllat-Trans-Ocean. United Press.

They covered the whole field of national life. They did not end in gas-masks, shelters, and Grat-ald posts, but they really covered every wani of national activity entered into almost every one of the ordinary activities of the men and women of the country.

OVER MILLION ENLISTED

and

Dealing with A.R.P. recruitment,

Sir Samuel Hoare said that it was p

Christmas Mail Week Is Near-"Post Early" Plea

"POST EARLY," pleads the post-office, regarding Christmas malis.

(Continued on Page 4.)

S'hai Demands

Full Support For Chiang

ing:

PRAGUE DISAPPOINTMENT

Prague, Nov. 3. Headlines of the Prague news- papers are reflecting the deep dis- appointment caused here by the Vienna arbitration award.

The afternoon paper, Vecerni Ceike Slovo is the first paper to publish map revealing the full extent of the territorial cessions.

Editorial

a

withi

Yangtse Still Remains Closed

Hankow, Nov. 4.

Page 5).

accompany-ever, add that foreign reports of an

COLONIAL CONFERENCE OF THE 'HAVES'

S. African Minister May Call Parloy

emphasised, absolutely out of place. A general readjustment of the Euro- pean policy could succeed only it further development was assured in the sense of a relaxation of tension in the international atmosphere without any forcing, especially "ainee

also domestic problem were at present

under consideration in some of the countries.

LATE NEWS

PARIS, Nov. 3. BRITISH Slovakia, conference to-day expressed the opin-DON that the South African WARSHIP

A REPORT FROM LON-

Defence Minister,

Mr.INCIDENT

say when it Oswald Pirow, would pro-

zources

con-

remarkable fact that in peace-time, merce in Shanghai and eleven other The Chinese Chamber of Com- on a voluntary basis, the Government Chinese organisations in the city losses

comments stress that the A Japanese spokesman at a Press (Continued on Page 4.)

Inflicted upon have sent a joint telegram to the and particularly upon Ruthenian-ion that the Yangise River ποιν Prople's Political Council now in Ukraine, are mainly as a result of safer. session in Chungking, proposing five mistakes of the Benes polley during He was unable to points In connection with vital the 20 years. Papers assure that would be re-opened because it is still

the past national policies, Recording to

small minority

still remaining required for the transport of military pose while in Berlin "the

It has been learned from reliable Chinese reports.

the border of the three supplies United Press.

calling of a colonial The five points include the follow-federo!

that H.M.S. Cicota WDB states of future Czecho

stopped by Japanese warships whilst Slovakia will be given full rights,

ference, with Britain, proceeding down the Pearl River to unwavering support for Gener- While the Narodny Politica sees in made u triunghal entry into the France,

Kongmoon yesterday. alissimo Chiang Kai-shek to carry the Vienna arbitration award further capital, returning from Vienna this.

Belgium, Italy, The Commander of the Cleala through the resistance campaign weakening of Czecho-Slovakia, the afternoon.

Spain, Portugal and Ger- was warned by the Japanese that it and opposition to mediation at the semi-official organ, Prager Prene- All the streets were lavishlyde many participating,

would not be advisable to proceed has present stage;

further, owing to danger from Chi- the only paper taking an optimistic corated with flags and flowers, and a consolidation of the united front view declares that the final decisions crowd enthusiastically cheered the caused a sensation in Paris, nese mines in the river. against the Invaders among all

The Paris Midi says that the the British naval authorities refused The Telegraph" is informed that political groups in the country;

Spontaneous thanksgiving services, idea was not new, and had been to turn back, as suggested by the strengthening of diplomatic ne-

followed by processions, were held in tivities with U.S.A., Soviet Russin,

many churches, especially in the suggested by Sir Samuel Hoare Japanese, Great Britain and France;

The Cicala arrived at its destinu- border districts, and bonfires on both on the first day of the Ethiopian aldes of the frontier were lighted on conflict. The paper also publishes a tion without incident, Wednesday night.

report from Brussels that Mr. Pirow,

JAPANESE BOARD CICALA The march of the Hungarian troops through the South African Minister

Shanghal, Nov. 4. into the re-united territories will be-to Belgium, has asked for an inter- Despite repeated warnings by the gin on Saturday morning-Trans-view with the Belgium Premier, Dr.Japanese that the Pearl River delta Ocean,

(Further Late News.on | Page 12.) ·

Christmas and New Year cords. In the General Post Office and the bearing not more than nve written Kowloon Central Post Olce on words and enclosed in open en-Saturday, November 26-Registered velopes, con be transmitted to all Mail at 9.45 am, and Ordinary Mall countries through the General Post st 10.30 a.m. Office this year at a cost of

Der 2

cents Christmas Parcel Mall for Great

2 ounces. Simliar mall to Hong-Britain by the steamer Ranpura, is kong, Macao and China will cost 2 due to arrive in London on December cents per 2 ounces.

10, and the mall will close in the The mail to reach London on General Post Office and the Kowloon Christmas Eve is being carried on the Post Office at noon on Friday, No- Itawalpindi, and this mail will close vember 11.

about the frontiers would be received In Prague with general rellef since they meant the end of uncertalaty, and had at last created a solid basis for the reconstruction of the State et | Trans-Ocean.

fundamental Improvement mars movement and district ad- ministration in the whole country; and

active operations within areas under Japanese occupation.

BUDAPERT REJOICES

Budapest, Nov, 3. The Hungarian delegation, headed by the Foreign Minister, M. de Yanys,

delegnies,

Spaak-Trana-Oetur,