1938-11-28 — Page 35

THE HONGKONG ELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER

1938.

Japan Refuses To Consider Making Peace With China

SMALL BOYS NEARLY CREATE DISTURBANCE ON CENTRAL PRAYA

Allege Boat-Load Of Cargo

Goods Comprised Japanese

The incautious action of several small Chinese boys, who declared that a boat-load of cargo consisted of Japanese goods, vory nearly caused a disturbance in the Central district yesterday afternoon.

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Fortunately, persuasion by consignees of the cargo succeeded in diapersing the crowd of coolles who had gathered outside the shop, and had been police assistance which sent for, was not required.

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The cargo, comprising 30 dozen enamel basins, was being conveyed by two junks from the Yick Fung Enamel-ware Factory, Fuk Wah Street, Shamnabulpo, to a Bonham Strand East On arriving at the Po Tak Wharf, on the Central Prayu, a crowd of small boys shouted out that the goods were of Japanese manufacture, and began to slash the strings around the boxes containing the basins.

Employees of the firm chased the boys away, and caught two of them.

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POPE IMPROVING

Fatigue Postpones The Audiences

CONTEMPTUOUS REJECTION OF MEDIATION PROPOSALS: WILL MAKE AGREEMENT WITH PROVISIONAL GOVT.

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TOKYO, NOV. 28. 'HERE IS NO WAY IN Which the CHINA INCIDENT CAN BE LED BY THE CONCLUSION OF A PEACE TREATY BETWEEN THE VICTOR AND VANQUISHED.

THIS STATEMENT IS MADE IN AN ARTICLE IN THE NICHI NICHI, WHIch says thaT THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE THIS POINT CLEAR AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.

According to the usage of ir rnational law war is Chinese War generally brought to an end with a peace treaty, "but the present China incident is a special war which has Lords To Form

arisen to special conditions in the East and West. More- over, as Japan does not regard the people of China asi an enemy wholly, there could be no more insulting | provisions as seen in general peace terms, such as the Vatican City, Nov, 20. A bulletin says that the Pope's cession of territory and war reparations.

almost to

"Even if the present National condition has normal, but in view of his weakness Government sues for peace, Japan he has been advised to rest for a few will not respond, and will not nego days before resuming his ordinary tlate a peace. routine.

returned

"Japan also adheres to the policy His Holiness was lifted from his of ignoring the proposal from Britain bed into an armchair and received

offices for mediation.

but the intervention of a crowd of the Papal Secretary-General.-Reu-and other Powers to use their good

wharf coolles enabled them to escape

The cargo was taken to Bonhum Strand East without further incident, but the coolies followed and gathered outside the shop. The police were Emergency telephoned for, and an

to the scene, Unit was despatched but on arrival found that the crowd had been dispersed.

No damage was done to the shop,; but during the excitement on the wharf, five of the basins, valued at $3, were stolen.

It was revealed that the goods were not Japanese, but local manu- facture.

Five Hurt In S'hai Bomb Incident

Shanghai, Nov. 28. A bomb exploded in a gambling den in the western district, just out- side the International Settlement al 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

Five Chinese were injured, making a total of 12 hurt in bombings in one week.

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Seven, including a woman and girl were injured in a similar incident in the same district last Monday.

This time, instead of the Settlement ambulances going to the rescue, the victims were taken to the hospital in hired cars-Reuter,

ter Bulletin,

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Heart Normal

Rome, Nov, 20. There is a further improvement in the condition of Pope Pius XI. The physicians declare that the heart is beginning to work normally again.--- Trans-Ocean.

Passes Good Night

Rome, Nov, 26.

"As Japan is helping in the growli of a new Central Government, it is ragarded as certain that upon its es

the Japanese Govern- Lablishment,

with it as

as the party ment will deal for disposing of the present Incident. and will discuss the various measures for stabilising the sllusion.

"The agreement to be concluded in this case will he, what may be called a base agreement eoncerning

BRITISH FREIGHTER DAMAGED

COLLISION NEAR MANILA AFTER H.K. OVERHAUL

Manlia, Nov. 28.

Puppet Govt.

"Restoring Peace In North China”

Peiping. Nov. 27, It is understood in Sino-Japanese political circles that a North China Pacification Council is being formed, with the intention of "restoring peace In North China,"

Pope Pius XI passed a good night / the adjustment of Sino-Japanese re the 5,803 lon British freighter, the in Hopel and Shonlung. They are

and his condition was alightly im- proved this morning, which permits the hope that the heart attack which His Holiness suffered yesterday will leave no permanent consequences, although in view of the advanced age of the patient who is 01. and his asthma it is not yet possible to say

crisis is definitely'

that the

come.

over-

The Pope's nephew, Count Franco Ratti, arrived home from Milan this morning and proceeded at once to the Vatican. Heintives of the Pope at the staying und Cardinals are bedside,

Religious services in the Vatican, which is to be opened on Sunday. will naturally not be attended by the Pope this year.

lations, but not u pence treaty.

General Hu Yu-kun, former north- ig eastern

commander military mentioned as the probable head, with General Chang Shao-tang, former chief of staff. Han Fu-chu, Cheng and Shuang-ying. Hsi-halen, Fu

North-west other north-east and military officials as members.

The Council will attempt to re- eruit and reorganise the remnants of the north-eastern and north-western Divers are inspecting the hull of artnies of Han Fu-chu now scattered Greystoke Castle, which was towed believed still to be incompletely inter into Mantla yesterday, following a permented with the Eighth Route "It will be a special new national agreement stipulating the crash into the west end of Verde Army's ideas and propaganda, and rights and obligations to be assumed Island, near Mindoro during fog and hence it is likely they will submit to It is understood that the Provisional Government is already buying arms by the two countries concerning the rain, which caused a hole in the bow the Provisional Government. creation of a new order in East Asia, and wrenched the platings,

The Greystoke Castle was over-to supply the new forces, but they and will constitute a declaration of new principles for the mutual link-

buy only from merchants in "certain ing of the two countries in the poli-huuled in Hongkong a fortnight ago, have been given definite orders to which do not include tical, economie and cultural fielda." prior to sailing for Manila,

The ship crashed into Verde Island countries,"

from Britain and America.-United Press. to Dahienn Reuter.

while en route Manila.

Backing off the rocks, the vessel damaged her propellers and rudder. It is expected that the ship will be towed to Olungpas dry dock, after Trans-Ocean learned yesterday which she will leave for Hongkong evening that the Sacrament of Ex-for final repairs.-United Press, treme Unetton was administered to the Pope by Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri

of the serious illness of the past year, many persons in his immediate vici- nity are inclined to believe that he may not survive the night.

it will be recalled that owing to over exertion during these services following the forenoon fainting at- two years ago the Pope contracted the illness from which he recovered only last summer.--Trans-Ocean.

Slight Improvement

Rome, Nov. 26. Following three hours of an un- disturbed sleep, Pope Plus showed slight Improvement yesterday night and was reported that he received who declared on several relatives departing from the Vatican that his condition improved.

The Oservatore Romano London.

evidently stated last evening that the Authorities Tite

Father is slowly rallying from his realising that the Soldier's digestion is as important as any other part of fainting attack which scized him yes- him. The War Office are now ad-terday morning-Trans-Ocean.

Better Cooks For The Army

are

verusing for four experienced chefs, whose job will be to train Army

A Relapse

tack.

The following ofciat bulletin was issued yesterday afternoon by the attending physicions:

"The Holy Father suffered a sud- den atlack of cardiac asthma this mass. morning after celebrating a

Is Improving. At but his position the present time there is no ground for concern.

Grenadiers Leave Shanghai

"In view of his advanced age and

Shanghai, Nov. 28, strain of the past days a disturbance

Eltht hundred officers and men of atse in the heart activity is to be feared." the First Battalion, 10th Regiment, HolyTrans-Ocean,

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Prayera for Recovery

Rome, Nov. 28, Vatican offelals at 6 p.m. reported hart spent a quiet that the Pope afternoon.

Savoy Grenadiers, sailing to-day for Italy aboard the Conte Verde, were by Marquis reviewed yesterday Francesco Marchio, the new Italian Ambassador.

The Grenadiers arrived here September 15, 1837 and lost one man The Pope said, "I am quite well."last October when he was hit by en The Papal Secretary, Cardinal anti-aircraft shell.

The San Marino company from wedded

couples.

Four hundred pilgrims are Tientsin is replacing the Grenadiers

in the Hallan defence scetor. Paccelli, received newly that in stewed while state

The Grenadiers waved scheduled to see the Pope.

Vatican officials said that the Pope Japanese durs and shouted "Banzai" would grant no audiences until he when embarking-United Press. was fully recovered. 1te breathes chair has more easily. A speelul

Roine, Nov. 20. cooks. They are to be paid £7

varied menus ave The Pope's condition took a turn a week. More wanted, and an official said that for worse yesterday evening accord-

addition to chefs now must be capable of turn- ing to reports from Vattenn circles ing the ordinary roast beef, lamb, dumplings and bolled carrots faint spell yesterday morning be mure enter also suttered a Hght stroke, In view into something much

little

mare Imagination of the fact that the Holy Father is taining; a

in a weakened condition as a result would make all the difference,

TALKING POINT FOR MOTORISTS

SHOULD DRIVERS SWERVE

TO SAVE DOGS?

By A Motoring Reporter

A campaign to save dogs from road accidents is to be started soon by the National Safety First Association and the National Canine Defence League. Dog owners are to be

· urged—by clrcular-to keep pets to heel on busy roads.

Would you swerve it a dog ran in

front of your car?

A Safety First official said to me: It swerving means endangering hu- man life. DON'T SWERVE.”

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LORD NUFFIELD'S SLOGAN

London. a new slogan Tord Nuffield has "ork Harder for Britain." At

a

he

been built for him,

Meanwhile his attendants state AMERICA'S

that there is an improvement in his condition which is "elcarly evident."

All night long at the Pope's birth- OBLIGATIONS

place the Deslo orphans prayed for

ls recovery. United Press.

Many Visitors

TO PHILIPPINES

Small

Washington, Nov. 27. Mr. Earl Browder, leader of the Rome, Nov. 27.

that the The Pope continues to improve, Communist Party In the United according to a bulletin issued this States declared to-day

of inviolability afternoon. It is expected that hla United States should guarantee the Holiness will be present for at least territorial part of the religious ceremonies at Philippines. the Valcan to-morrow.

the

con-

He said that many interests at pre- unwilling that the Philippines should Many visitors called at the Valconsent urging independence were not yesterday to enquire after the Pope's be turned over to Japanese fascism. health-Reuter Bulletin.

He added: "The United States has an unavoidable responsiblilty to the Papal Legate

Philippines because she has frolled the islands for many year Washington, Nov. 27.

Filipinos. that Cardinal against the wishes of the It is understood

but guarantee ranged to cancel his sailing to-day Filipinos freedom,

against Mundelein, Papal Legale, has ar- They must now, not only give he and return to New York should he them. Independence

informed that the Pope may die. threat of Japanese aggression. The Cardinul is at Nopics at present. United Press.

United Press,

I telephoned a few motorists Newport luncheon he said that was the finest slogan he had ever seen and all agreed.

Whenever he spoke in future Said Mr. Harold Martin, of the would use that slogan to the people Sack House, Hatfield Broad Oak of the country. "What we want is and plenty of people to get on with the Essex:

fond of dogs,

Audiences Besamed should probably swervo-but if job, and the gospel I shall be preach-

Rome, Nov. 27. had time to realise I was risking ing in the future is that more of our men in this country should get

the After a fairly good night, the Pops human lives I'd drive straight on."

Mrs. W. E. Fielder, of Whitton, on with the job. Middlesex, who drives her husband's workmen of this country, given the save the usual audiences this morn- chance, can put over better job ing. This was done against medical car, said:

If the safety

than any other country in the world, advice and caused suine concern at But they must have proper leaders, the Vatican, but after 10 private

of my children were at siske and had the presence of mind not to swerve I think I should be doing the right" thing."

Bo the answer seems to be with

the dog owECTS,

am sure

MRS. DA SILVA OF SHANGHAI DIES

the

Shanghal, Nov. 28, The death took place yesterday

and it is a great pity that more great audieners the Pope astonished every of Mrs. Florence Pearson da Silva, men in this country, men capable of one by receiving 400 Hungarian pil-wife of Mr. C. G. da Silva.

grima. He addressed them for 10

doing so much more, do not get up minutes and seemed no worse after and help these people.”

a tiring-morning-Reuter,

The funeral will take place to morrow-United Press.

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New York, Nov. 28. Miss Alice Marble, the well-known tennis player, has taken up an eng- agement as a singer in leading New York hotels, beginning on January 12.

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