Japanese Terms For Ending War
TOKYO, Dec. 23. BROADCASTING last night., Premier Prince Konoye laid down the con- clusion of a Sino-Japanese anti-Comintern Pact, and
PLEDGE BY KOREANS
TO GOVERNMENT
(Continued from Page 1.)
and national reconstruction, will be accomplished. This belief is not only held by the 450,000,000 Chinese people, but also by the 30,000,000 Koreans.
LIVE LIKE ANIMALS
Friday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
JUDGE'S SCATHING COMMENT
30 Months Prison For False Proteances
"It has been 29 yours now since | Koren was conquered by Japan.
"THE Jury have unanimously "During these 29 years, under thefound you guilty of a singularly principle" ol Interior extension, 30,900,000 Koreans have been forced cruel type of larceny of a large to live like animals.
sum of money from a widow, who on her own admission is
"The sufferings and oppressions we
Koreans have been receiving are be
imagination.
the placing of economics
who cannot endure
between China
any
the Japanese oppression have to the destiny of the to the Chinese Three Eastern
sliare
completely without guile, and without knowledge of human nature. I have heard nothing of any offer on your part to make
SMALL-POX DANGERS STRESSED
Hongkong And The Shanghai Outbreak
been vaccinated within the pasi "PEOPLE WHO HAVE not three years with locally manu- factured lymph are urged to do applies to children." ao immediately. This especially
Dr. P. S. Selwyn Clarke, Direc- tor of Medical Services, made this announcement Lo the "Telegraph" this afternoon, reports of the serious outbreak of small-pox in Shanghai.
Since the beginning of the pre- the complainant, so the sentence when his attention was drawn to
Japanese
had
and Japan on a footing of Chinese brethren there. equality as the guiding principles for the readjust-were lesson. Comrades of ment of relations between the Korean People's Party have all risen to revenge the grievances of Japan and the New China. there 20 years, and to fight for justice, The inauguration of full peace, and the mother country. Only diplomatic
the lack of strength hus made large- relations between scale rebellion impossible. But anti- Manchukuo and China wits Japanese activities have never ceared other principle mentioned by for a single day. Prince Konoye.
The Premier's statement in con- nection with a Sino-Japanese anti- Comintern Pact says that Japan in this matter demands that Japanese troops be stationed at specific polnis
"China and Korea are historienfly related. Both nations have been subjected to Japanese aggression in the past scores of years. Korea has unfortunately been conquered, but her spirit of resistance is in no way Koreans believe that when ifferent from that of China. The Chint as long as the pack is in foree.
wins in her war of resistance, ait the In connection with economic co-weak and small nations will be bene- operation, the Premier declared that fitrd, emancipated, and can return Japan does not intend to exercise to a state of freedom and equality. economic monopoly in China, and she does not intent to demand China to limit her interests with third Powers who grasp the meaning of new East Asia, and are willing to net accordingly.
"Generalissimo Chiang recently rued message to the Chinese people, expounding with great deter- nination the true meaning of pro-
He asked that onged resistance. people must face the present situa- ilon with greater fortitude, greater courage, greater capacity for suffer-
the
will be necessarily severe. You will go to prison with hard inbour for two years and six months."
The above remarks were made by His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, Chief Justice, at the conclusion of the trio of Li Hel-ting, at the Criminal Sessions this morning.
Li was found guilty by a Jury comprising Messrs. G. A. Lawrence foreman), S. K. Heibers. F. M.
E. Garcia, A. Noronha, D. L Ballantyne, Lim Kim-chong and Chu Chung-yue en charge of having obtained $19,000 from Chiu Li-tze in December of last year by falsely pre- tending that he was the owner of a house in Morrison Road.
The Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada Jnr., who was instructed by Mr. M. A. da Silva was for the prosecution, while Mr. D. J. N. Anderson was instructed by Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones for the defence.
lots and hardships, in order to con- American And
Furthermore, "Japan Rol only respects the sovereignty of China, but Be Is prepared to give positive cou-
tribute to the consolidation of n- sideration of the questions of
tional strength for nationwide pro- thy abolition of extrality and the rendi-langed resistance and bring about the tion of concessions and settlements, ultimate victory,
This message has matters which are necessary for the not only pointed the right way in Independency "China." Chemy-resistance and national recon- struction, but also been a lesson to Koreans in their bitter struggle for their national independence.
full Reuter,
U.S. REACTIONS
Washington, Dec. 22. The Under Secretary of Slate, Mr. Sumner Welles, declined to comment an Premier Konoye's statement pend- ing receipt of the offeinl versión.
British Goods Banned, Report
Ningkuo, Dec. 23. Reports received here reveal that the Japanese are prohibiting the sale of British and American goods in the Hangchow Bay area.
In Kashan, (31) the Shanghal- Hangehow Railway it is stated that
"From now on, it is necessary that Chinese and Korean comrades be prepared to face the crisis with greater fortitude and patience, and with united nind and action, to fight for the Anal victory. Members of the Korean People's Party will follow Unofficial circles considered that loyally the leadership of Generalis- the newest
Premier simo Chiang, uspect of Konoye's slatement was the projected Chinese for the purpose of defeating to co-operate with abandonment
extraterritorial Japan, restoring the Korean nation, rights in Chinn, provided China for slice and for peace."-Central | Central News. entered into nccord with Japan.
Notes.
of
The belief is expressed that the Cited States will oppose this pro-
posat as strongly as they did Japan's MAJORS AND MINORS
FELL BY WAYSIDE
larger policy of "Asia for Asiatles." and it is kald that the United States would regard the plan as part of a Japanese nitempt to obtain exclusive
complete and
contro! of China, Instead of liberating the Chinese from admittedly single-deal restile-was how you spelt "adjudica-
tions.
(Continued from Page 1.)
SHANGHAI OUTBREAK
SHANGHAI, Dec. 22. Statisties of the Municipal Council's health department reflect the serious-
ess the growing
of
small-pox epidemic, which has resulted in the isolation of 1,013 Chinese, and 85 foreigners since the start of the out- break in October.
The statistics showed that Chinese deaths totalled 331, and that 15 per cent, of the foreign' victims had died. and three Americans were init up It was revealed that 10 Britons, with
the disease. These included eight Britons from H.M.S. Suffolk and the others were chicly soldiers. Among the American victims was Mr. John Morris, Far Eastern manager of the "United Press", who was not now serious as he had passed the criticul stage, and was out of danger. Mrs. Knudson and Mr. Jordan were other Americans stricken.
The statistics revealed that the majority of the stricken Chinese had never previously been vaccinated.
The epidemie, although not the most serlous In 1hc history oľ Shanghal, is one of the worst out- breaks for 20 years.
Vaccination campaigns had result- ed in 4,000 people daily being vaccinated, Inost of whom were Chinese who had never been vaccina!- ed, and who were new arrivals in the city. mostly farmers.-United
Press
even British and American cigarettes COMMONS ATTACK ON
DRUG POSITION
are on the list of prohibited articles. Violators have been severely punished by the Japanese,
Protective Tariff For Netherlands
Le Hague, Dec. 22. The First Chamber has passed a
December 23, 1938.
RONALD EGAN
MISSING
H.K. YOUTH HOME AGAIN
20-
RONALD EGAN, year-old Hongkong youth who has been missing from his home in Kowloon since Tuesday, returned shortly before noon to-day.
"I have just had a report that he has arrived home," said his father, Mr. J. Egan.
"I cannot say yet where he has been, beyond that he came back from Macao.
"I want to thank the news. the police department and the papers, the shipping companies, broadcasting station, for all the help they have given."
S.O.S. FOR DONORS OF BLOOD
(Continued from Puge 1.)
sample obtained from the patient who requires the transfusion.
The microscope is the final judge of the suitability of the donor's blood, for it through it the corpuscles
are noticed to clump together, the
donor's blood is not suitable and it would be fatal to perform the trans- fusion.
IN FAR EAST
(Continued from Page 1.) aimed at the systematic demoralisa-agglutinate. llon of the Chinese people.
last June.
!
are
The scene under the microscope would be re-enacted in the blood vessels and the patient would die of shock, when the corpuscles began to
ALMOST PAINLESS The blood transfusion is He thought that the
almosl diagnosis which most correctly fited this serted into a blood vessel
painless. A hollow sharp needle in- extremely grave position was some crook of the arm, is attached to
in the what as follows: reports we receive rubber tube which hangs down into from North China seem to confirma the statements made at the meeting saline solution in the braker. The beaker. Generally there is a tor," Smith minor-have been
of the Opium Advisory Committee donor's arm is rased and usually gonged?
about egiht ounces of blood In North China, before the Japan- allowed to flow down. Besides, Robinson Major was bill authorising the Government tese occupation in 1937, free China from small foreign con-unlucky to be gonged on "disai-force a protective tariff by Royal was being made by an altempl The donated blood is transfused 10
dents"
the Chinese the patient by means of gravitation a perfectly correct
Centrul alternative for "dissidence," ac- the introduction of another
The Bill becomes operative upon drastic opium and narcotic laws noticed soon after
Government to enforce generally. Very small ill-effects are E transfusion. which they promulgated in 1935. cording to the adjudicator's
which is already measure
been There are indications that they sation which soon passes away,
There may be a sight giddy sen- Bible, the Oxford Dictionary. drafted.
Medical men say Dr. Colijn, President of the Nether-were, to some extent, being success- Brown Minor must have felt lands, said he is still a free trader like, eating dirt when he spelt and has not lost hope of restoring free of this region, these deterrents to a Since the Japanese occupation treaty, in which the "grophagist"-meaning: a dirt the London world economic confer as these deterrents disappear that the trade in the Netherlands, but, after large extent have disappeared. It is Powers agree to keep their hands off enter with an extra "o". in China, enabling her to become in how "Vinjar" must have writhedsity for a new Dutch tariff polley.Position seems to get worse.
Andence, he was convinced of the neces ternally strong enough to obviate the necessity for extraterritoriality.
Some observers contended it wis paradoxical for Japan to propose to
cessions while proposing that she, herself. station soldiers throughout Chinn to obtain special new economie advantages from China,
The United States programme to tree
Chine from extraterritorial
restrictions was incorporated in the
Nine-Power
It is contended here that Japan, by milltary occupation of China, Inter- ferred with China's progress and violated hte trenly.
cd
trade
Royal Family Leave For Sandringham
fui
Mr. Butler procceded to say that, in February over 30 Chinese Govern- ment ordinances were repealed by the Peiping Provisional Government, and in May it was announced that the Pelping tax administration. nd deelded to allow the opening of 300 opium dens.
The Provisional Government hud Issued certain ordinances for the of control of the traffic, the effect. which I was not yet possible to estimate.
that
donating blood is actually beneficial to the blood to replace the donated blood, donor. They say the need for fresh
narrow to greater activity, and the stimulates the issues in the blood is enriched.
bone
Depreciation In China's Currency Is Forecast
as he heard the same young man Reuter Special. science of render "pteridology"-the ferns as "teredo- logy!"
Brown Major felt at perfect Some observers linked the Pre-ense when he spelt "c-i-s-s-o-g-e-" mler's statement with Japan's report only it should have been
indignation at the recent United States loan to China, and speculated yzygy” which, to you ignorant that the Prime Minister aimed, in-readers, means a conjunction or directly, to submit retaliatory men opposition of a planet with the sures which Japan could take it
Hun. (I know, I've looked it up!) Great Britain and the United States
POSITION IN PEIPING
Peiping, Dec, 22. executed the loans to China.
The Majors had no difficulty
London, Dec. 22.
Chinese politien) and banking cir- The King and Queen, accompanied with They doubted however, that price
"Housewifery,"
He was bound to give the House cles say that further depreciation of "Deca- by Queen Mary and
Princess the information he possessed, and it the old banknotes will very likely Konoye's statement would after the dence," "Embarrassed" or "Sub-Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, left appeared His Majesty's Govern- be announced before the end of the cause Japan is already regarded as have breathed collective sighs of dringham for Christmas. attitude at London or Washington be-sidence," but the Minors must King's Cross Station this afternoon ment, that since the formal repeal of year, but no official confirmation is having curtalled occidental commer-
for Wolferton on their way to San- the Chinese Government's ordinances, available. clat activities to such an extent that relief when it fell upon their
opium pipes and smoking accessories
Banking circles are sceptical further curtament will
This morning, the Princesses visit-began to be offered openly for sale whether a new discount can be en- catise no opponents to deal with "chimeri-ed an exhibition of dolls
on stalls and in the markets at Pel- forced, better than the previous dis- anxiety-United Press.
cal"-Robinson Major spelt it wardrobes presented to them by the pins
count which was ignored by all "Kimerical."
children uf France. With their Innumerable drug stores were except official organisations, but the And now, if you're feeling hour at the exhibition.
governess they spent more than an opened, until at the present, there imminent withdrawal of all oid bank- was scarcely a single store where notes is making the new notes popu- superior after listening to last there has been an average attendance
Since it openect on December 10, drugs could not be bought openly and far among the non-saving class, night's broadcast, ask a friend each day of more than 1,700 people
indulged in.
Viscount Halifax had no
while larger denominations of the to try the words on you, and see and practically all the members of budget dures of 1938 regarding
definite old notes are being sought end Information beyond Ure published hoorded.--United Press. If you can do better.
the Royal
1 family have visited it. It has now been decided that the ex-situation had been called from the OVER FORTY
tulbillon January
until British representative there. 7. Receipts from the
The conditions in Central China dict charges for admission will be divided not appear to be 50 between French and British children's Nanking Provisional Government hud serious. The charities-British Wireless,
recently promulgated ordinances aimed at controlling the trame, but he was not able to give definile in- Bult,
Assistance For St. Helena
Rehabilitation Of Island Proposals
Irreplaceable Machination Baldraco Acatholicism Enveloping Housewifery
Questionary London, Dec. 22.
Dellquence Measures of rehabilitation for St.
||||tuency Decadence Helena were mentioned by the Triptych Colonial Secretary at Commons ques- Pichlicita tlon time. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald Embarrassment said that he had received a despatch aldenen from the Governor
Chimeriest sed.condition of
posals, and the do Outilsing the pro-yyy
had
Industry in the Island were receiving own constant attention. He recently approved on the recommen dotion of the governor a subsidy to finx mills to re-open to enable the cover loans to small property owners for house repairs and to aid the rise
UNDER FORTY
Traseibility
Miscellany Dealplence Danymmetry Polttoronl Contrariwi Accentible Obloquy Symbollenlly Courteous Supercilious Graphagist Adjudienter Reverberatory
lage Pteridology
"Henometer" Stamps
Eggs
Wit remain open
and
Manchuria, but a report on the drug Narrow Margin In
Commons Adjourns formation as regards their likely te
Daladier Vote
Paris, Dec. 22. By the narrow margin of seven yotes (291 against 284) the Chamber of Deputies passed a motion of con- Adence in the Government, support- Mr. Butler snid that, taken together in authorization of new taxation and with the information he gave about 10,000 million franes additional direct empowering the Government to levy the growth of heroin, it would seemani Indirect taxes to enable balancing London, Dec. 22. there had been distinct increases in The House of Commons to-day ad-these various parts of the Far East. of the 1939 budget.-—United Press.
For Christmas
2017
JAPANESE ATTITUDE Viscount Juliax had no informa- on on the atlitude of the Japanese military authorities to the trade in heroin, which appeared chiefly
journed for the Christmas recess The Government's view Was that until January 31, subject to re-there had been an Inerente In the assembly if publle interest requires. traffic,
Mr. Chamberlain, in moving the adjournment, declared: happy to think that whatever the perila of this season may be, there is no reason to anticipate that we shall SYDNEY, Australia, have to put the proviso into force." Hens in Australia will soon be The Premier is spending Christmas emanate from lentals, and was punching time clocks just like office has been appointed. Mr. MacDonald and factory
at Chequers, and afterwards will often carried on by Когсип camo workers. A also, announced that the Union Castle meter has been invented, which will fore departing for Rome.
"Heno-stay with friends for a few days be Line were arranging for their ships to automatically stamp each egg with call at St. Helena during the day the breed of the hen and the date of
Several members of the Cabinet time so that tourists could land and the egg. The device is intended to
are spending their holiday abroad, visit places of interest thus swelling prevent the sale of preserved eggs for
and others will scatter to their homes In different parts of the country tourist frame-British Wireless.
fresh ones.
Reuter.
in
wages of government
A Superintendent of
followers.
CONTINENTAL
to
STURDY
and
STRONG
CARLOWITZ
The Government intended to con- inue a close examination of the matter in company with other guv- ernments, as that was preferable to individual action.
The matter was then dropped · Router.
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