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No. 15031

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DECEMBER 號三月二十一英港香 SATURDAY.

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BRITAIN THREATENS Hongkong's

*

TO WAR

DECLARE

(Trade)

ON REICH

LONDON, Dec. 2.

UNLESS GERMANY indicates a change in her trade policy quickly, one of the most widespread trade wars in history will begin soon, according to well-informed circles.

Following the warning given in the House of Commons on Wednesday by the Secretary for Overseas Trade, Mr. R. `S. Hudson, who said that unless Germany ceased her present trading methods in Central and South-East Europe, Britain would fight her and beat her at her own game," Mr. Hudson' made a statement to the press.

He said that British ex- port industries plan to raise a great fighting fund, amounting to many millions sterling to enable them to meet the world competition of German subsidised goods, Representatives of a few in- dustries had already consulted the Government regarding ways and means.

"It must be understood that I re- ferred to South-East Europe only by way of illustration. It is in the world as a whole that such German methods are encountered.

"For instance, the following is the kind of evil with which British manufacturers find themselves con- fronted:

"Backed by export subsidies, Ger- man trade representatives visit foreign countries, saying 'Let us know the lowest British offer, and we will! let you have the goods at 25 per cent. less."

Asked how he proposed to organise British Industries to meet the Ger«: man competition, Mr. Hudson re- plied: "Each individual industry must organise itself," after which Mr. Hudson advocated a "fighting fund" whereby each industry would be able to meet German subsidised, backed

and barter commercial methods.

BRITAIN DREADS "YAR”

Mr. Hudson made it clear that THE TROOPSHIP DUNERA LEFT HONGKONG this week with a large number of Officers and men who Britala dreaded a trade war with have completed their service in the Far East and are returning Home. Photographs on this page, and on Germany, but if there was no other

the Photonews page inside, illustrate the departure.--Staff Photographer.

way, Britain would not shirk such

A WAY,

He said that an equitable trade LADYBIRD BOMBING

agreement with Germany was desir- able, "but until such an agreement is made affective, and as long as Ger- many maintains certain present trad- ing methods, we shall be forced to step in to meet her at her own game. Her methods of destroying trade are unsettling conditions throughout the world. These methods must be countered."--United Press.

British Navy Gallantry

Is Recognised

LONDON, Dec. 2.

GERMANY NOT IMPRESSED Berlin. Dee, 2, The interview given to the Daily Telegraph by the Secretary to the Department of Overseas Trade, Mr. R. S. Hudson, following his declorn- tion in the House of Commons on Wednesday

on the counter-move by R. Vesey Holt, c.B., v.5.0., M.v.o., Senior Naval Officer of England against the German trade drive in Central and South-Eastern the Yangtse Flotilla, and honours awarded to others for particular impression in German gallantry during operations on the Yangtse last December

MENTION IN DESPATCHES for Rear-Admiral

Europe, is stated to have made

and economic circles.

"no

t is pointed out that representa were notified in the London Gazette last night.

tives of German industry are now in

not

and

are

on

Hsinsanshan,

required considerable moral courage

RECALL OF SPANISH ENVOY

Farewell To The Dunera

Y

READY TO MARCH AGAINST FRANCE

'Gayda's Remarkable Outburst in Rome

ROME, Dec. 2. WEDNESDAY'S DEMON. STRATION in the Chamber

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WHITEAWAY'S

Shot

21-Year-Old Officer In Bank Bldg.

LANCE SERGEANT HERBERT RAMSAY TARRET, 21-year-old member of the Hongkong Police Department, is in Queen Mary Hospital in a critical condition, with a bullet wound in the neck.

A Chinese visitor to Hongkong, believed to have arrived here some time ago from Shanghai, is in police custody and will be charged with attempted murder.

These are the highlights of a sensational shooting affray on the second floor of the Wing On Banking Corporation building, Des Voeux Road Central, at 12.30 a.m. to-day.

A man named S. L. Wong, alias Wong Wan, alias Wang, was arrested in Wanchai at 6.30 a.m., allegedly in connection with the crime, after the police had spread a drag-net over the entire Colony.

Prison For Nazi Agents

NEW YORK, Dec. 2. THE AMAZING New York spy trial ended to-day,

The description of a man, circulated by the police after the shooting was as follows:

"A man about 28 years of age, five feet two inches in height.. medium bulli. He was dressed. In a European stylo green sult, with brown shoes, and WOTO A KIAFE gold signet ring and 'a dark blue metal badge with Chinese characters"

A reward of $250 for the appre- henalon of the man was offered by the Police at 3 a.m.

"Teltgraph" Investigations indicate that the arrested man was staying for some time at one of the leading

European hotels in the city. when the judge passed He is alleged to have left the

sentence on the convicted hotel without settling his account. defendants, these being the United States for espionage police and the man was detained first sentences given in the

since the world' war.

TOOK FOLICE OFFICER TO BANK BUILDING Information was laid with the

for Investigation into his bona fides

The judge, sentenced Otto last night. Herman Vass to six years' Police that a person residing at the It is alleged that be informed the imprisonment, Johana Hofmann Wing On Banking Corporation build- to four years, Erich Glaser and ing was in 'a position to identify him, Geunther Rumrich, the last- and Lance Sergeant Tarrett was detailed to accompany the man to named having turned State's

the address. Evidence, to two years' each.- United Presa.

MERCY OF DEMOCRACY of Deputies, when, after Count

New York, Dec, 2. Cinno's "legitimate aspirations"

The judge sitting at the sensational i- speech, Deputies rose crying|spy trial which has just concluded "Tunis, Corsica, Nice," had re-here said to-day: "The trial went to too great In- percussions to-day when Sig. the very edge of

dulgence." Gayda, writing in "Giornale

| d'Italin" said;

บ

"The Italian nation is solidly behind the Government and ready for anything. Ready, necessary, to march even against France."

Had the defendants been ap prehended in Germany their fate would have been much more fear- ful, but as it was, the ngents of a Totalitarian State were" receiving the mercy of democracy.

He added: "We don't have saw-|

Political circles here consider thut Italy is conscious of German support, dust sprinkled in our prison yards," and made secure by the Anglo-apparently referring to the use of the Italian pact, is anxious to profit from headsman's axe. Diplomatic Relations what she holds to be the weakened

condition of France. With Belgium Severed Gayda's challenge in the "Giornale d'Italia" is believed to have beca BRUSSELS, Dec. 2.

mado rather to lend weight to Italy's GREAT SURPRISE has been insinuation of battle. caused here by the recall of the In the article, Gayda also attacks

claims than to serve as

an

actual

The judge termed spying as one of the most contemptible of crimes.

He also referred to the "ineptitude" of the American law-foreing agencies in allowing some of the defendants to He expressed deepest sympathy for Johana Hofmann, the woman defen- dant, who, he said, hnd been

Reuter.

свепре.

France To Aid 10,000 Refugees

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According to the police story, the two men reached the second floor of the building shortly after mid- night.

Lance Bergeant Tarrett was pur- suing enquiries when, it alleged, the 'Chinese suddenly pro- duced a revolver and flred three shots. Two of the shots missed the police

(Continued on Page 4.)

LATE NEWS

EIGHT DIE IN AIR CRASH

Mexico City, Dec. 2.

The worst air crash recorded here for several years' occurred when a Pan-American plane crashed into the mountainside and, burst isto", flames to-day, dve passengers Bånd - three members of the crew 'being, killed,

The plane, which was bound for " Southern Mexico had only "taken off ¡Ave minutes before the; erum,

Reuter.

DR.

A Companion of the D.S.O., has during a bombing attack on shipping London where they escussing been awarded to Captain G. E. M. concentration and H.MS. Scarab Spanish Republican Ambassador, alleged French misapprehension re-

only questions relating to the O'Donnell, who was present in HLM.S. H.M.5. Cricket tions affecting both countries on the exchange of goods, but also ques-Ladybird during the bombing attack opened fire and the action, which Sen. Ruiz Funes. under circum.igarding the strength of Fascist Italy. abandoned by her Government- world market,

оп British shipping at Wühu that these December 5.

The surprise registered He says: on the part of Lieut. Commander stances described as unpre- in the French newspapers at the negotiations are in continuation of those which have been conducted be

Though painfully wounded in the Ashby, Isrgely contributed to the cedented in diplomatic history, results achieved in this historic time tween the two untries for many right hand, he took the wheel when safety of shipping and the avoidanco The Belalan Government had not can only be explained by their deli- years, conforming with th

the Anglo- the helmsman was injured. Shortly of further loss of life.

been officially notified by Barcelona berate ignorance of all that has been German treaty of commerce.

afterwards he landed among hostile Lieut.-Commander Ashby acted of the recall, which was learned only pierced together day by day to form The view is taken that there is

soldiery and proceeded to shore head throughout in a cool, seamanlike through press reports, while the the State spirit of the Italian."

and This staff Jat's discrepancy between Mr., Hudson's quarters to protest, and was in time manner, with disregard for personal Ambassador

"THESE BOMBASTICS” · ‚ views and his threat of an eventual fired at H.M.S. Bee.

to prevent more than one round being safety.

Brussels on Thursday without taking industrial war against Germany on

Admiralty Pilot J. W. Hurst has leave of the Belgian Foreign Minister,

Meanwhile from Paris comes the the one hand, and Chamber-

Mr.

The same honour is conferred on been awarded the Distinguished Ser- or informing the, Government of his message that

a French politician Iain's palicy on the other. It is Lieut. Commander H. D. Barlow, vice Cross. During the bombing of departure.

stated-to-day: “We much . regret stressed that declarations

It is stated that the Ambassador |these bombastics, whether they come Buch

as Commander of the Ladybird, who British shipping at Wuhu on Decem- those made by Mr. Hudson are not was slightly wounded, but acted with ber 5, Hurst took control of the tus caused his Visiting card to be left from Signor Gayda as the mouthpiece calculated to facilitate discussions promptitude and decision in very Chanyung.

tomarkabla

Dr. C. T.. Wang former Chinese now going on in London but hope is trying conditions, and used the hips powers of command over the panke-herreign Ofice, but this is not of Mussolini, or other poleraic quar the Non-Intervention Committee met

regarded a

llers." equivalent of a

for two and a quarter hours to-day Ambassador to the United States, 1s personal call prescribed nevertheless expressed that the dis of the ship and the sug Chenyung

usage.

He added: "We are also sure that in which they heard reporta from arriving in Hongkong by the Chian cussions will not be seriously Jeopar-

Government announ- no one doubts that the whole of Mr. Rubles and also Mr. Myron Clipper: to-day, according to reporta dised as a result-Trans-Occan.

that". It ⠀ ́hás) recalled” its Franco likewise is ready to rise in Taylor of the United States and M. from Manila. In command of the Ladybird during the rescue of the ship's company of Ambassador from „Barcelona ́, and defence of any territories which now Berenger, the French representative. the attack on her, and of the Bes at the steamer Tuckwo-from a difcultat

diplomalle relations with by the the Roma report says that Evian Refugeer Conference should

fy French

The

committee decided that the AIR MAIL DELAYED Wuhu on December 12, Lieut.- and dangerous stimaton.

Republican Spain have been severed. Commander Barlow, drew the fire of The Distinguished Service Medal in the shore batteries and handled the awarded to the officers steward, the Left-Wing Socialist round to-day to protest against the recent for a settlement of the refugee Jews drive unul fo-

Political circles sind believe that M. Francois x Poncet, the French meat-in London in the "middle of

under Ambassador, called, on Count Cland January to discuss practical measures ¿Post Office renarts ship ably, cooly and fearlessly, dis Yeung Chang-kal, who, in conjunes 1. Vandervelde, which

Airways mai)+/ strongly regarding his own safety, and boing tion with Hurst, raised, b. serate)

depkocsi disa Bagian demonstration') the Chamber.

have understoo

Blind Man Tours. World Atone

S. C. Hoy, back in his

tour, claliu, BİN,

10 have

culta, who know a world

stricken native craw.

to the best advantage in attempting Bating of in lus, he made possible ces

By seamanlike and fearless The Belgian

to save life and property tradin

concerned only with the safety of the crew to man the tug Chanyung, add Bilp and the ship's company.

COURAGEOUS MORAL ACTION

was thereby instrumental in readalga

grow, of the Tuckw

tour Offeer of the British Empire hay Rod & Jake and if

#padiam) been conferred on. Lieut--Commander. Murrzeňábby,

The medal of the ider” of | Order vial awarded to

Armly phras

the

fabuld

London, Dec. 2.

The committee of vice-chairmen of

I understood that France, con-

cpm to her colonies.

have ward Winterton sta

C. T. WANG': ARRIVING