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·二拜心7號四十月二英港香

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1939.

FAR EAST FIGURES IN COMMONS DEBATE

PEARL RIVER RE-OPENING Japan Doesn't REPRESENTATIONS

Reply

LONDON, Feb. 13, NO REPLY has yel been re- celved to the British Note of January 14, addressed to the Japanese Government. stated Mr. R. A. Buller in the flouse of Commons to-day.

This Note Klated that the British Government was unable to accept or recognise changes brought about by force-Router.

And Britain Doesn't Reply

TOKYO. Feb. 13. No reply has yet been received by the Japaneso Government from tho Britis): authorities regarding the Japanese repre sentatian the examination

on

and arrest of Japanese nationals by local police in Singapore.

Tho British authorities pro- to reply to the Japanese mised representation upon completlen of inquiries.

Japanese

residences business offices were raided by police an Japanese residents and travelters arrested on sus- picion of espionage in the Straits Salliemenis-Domet.

and

GERMANS STILL NOT SATISFIED Amazing Outburst Against Czechs

AFTER HAVING seized large tracts of Czecho- Slovakia, the Germans aro still not satisfied.

Germans in Czecho- Slovakia, declared Dr. Kundt, the Nazi leader, were no better off than they were prior to October 1.

He complained that there was a growing tendency by Czechs to regard Czocho- Slovakia as a national State -belonging to themsolves.

The German minority would cortainly oppose "oppressivo, measures' this

of

sort, Herr Kundt

warned.

PRAGUE, Feb. 13. SUDETEN LEADERS in Czecho-Slovakia

are dis-

satisfied with the treatment of the German minority, especially in Bohemia and Moravia.

THIS IS THE satisfaction members of the House of Commons got as replies to a large namber of questions on the situation in China yesterday.

The situation at Tientsin would continue to be closely watched;

Britain proposed to continue to take all possible steps to secure a re-opening of the Pearl River;

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The question of railways was under re-examination;

It was not proposed to approach the Japanese Govern- ment regarding S.M.C. control of Yangtsepo and Hongkew;

Renewed representations were being made' regarding the closure of the Yangtse;

The question of currency in North China would be horne in mind;

Arrangements were under consideration for the inaugura- tion of nir services between China and Burma;

Government requested notice of questions about Hainan

Island.

LONDON, Feb. 13.

A SERIES OF QUESTIONS regarding China was asked in the House of Commons to-day.

Replying to Mr. I. C. Hannah would serve any useful purpose at with regard to relation between this juncture,

Japanese Government was already the British Concession in Tien-aware of their view that the establich- tsin and the Japanese authori-acnt of inconvertible currency Ins ties there, Mr. R. A. Butler North Chine was calculated to be in- referred to the representations jurious to all Powers trading there. The matter, however, would be made to the local Japanese borne in mind-Reuter. authorities and the Japanese

NEW BURMA ROAD Government with regard to the

London, Feb. 13. restrictions on movements im-

Asked in the House of Commons posed on the ground of precau-to-day what transport facilities there tions against anti-Japanese acli- were between Burma and China, and what steps were being taken to Im- vities.

prove the present means of com-

10 be

Under-Secretary

It added that the situation munication, and to open up new ones,

Colonel Muirhead. continue

closely

of State for Indin, referred to the Burma sector of the new highway from Lashio to Kunming.

would watched,

Replying to questions by Mr. A. C. Moreing, Mr. Butler pointed out that the Government had made represen- tation to both governments, which, at different times, were responsible for the closure of the Pearl ¡tiver.

They proposed to continue to take all possible steps to secure the re-opening of the river.

He also mentioned in this connec-. tion the portion which at present was only practlenble in dry weather, be- tween, Bhame and the new rond. In addition, there was the traditional caravan route between Bhame and Tengyuch.

Reciprocal arrangements had rc- cently been concluded with the Chin- ese Government for the establish- ment of an air route between Burma and Kunming.

Arrangements were under con- sideration for the inauguration of the services,

UNDER EXAMINATION With regard to the negotiations with the Japanese Government with the regard in British interests in Shanghai-Nanking, Shanghai-Hang- chow, and Peiping-Mukden railways, Mr. Gibson (Lab) asked, in view Mr. Butler said that the position of the Japanese occupation of Hainan remained as he stated in the answer) whether these communications heut he gave on December 21.

not a strategic and potential com- mercial Importance. fie asked whe- The question was under her the Government had measures examination with a view to deeld-in view for increasing transport ing what further action was likely facilities. to be effective,

Mr. Morcing urged Mr. Butler to press the matter, and said that on December 21, the matter had already been under consideration for months,

Mr. Butler replied: "Certainly,"

Replying further to Mr. Moreing, Mr. Butler wald the question of the resumption of control by the Shangbal Municipal Connell over the districts of Xangisepoo and Hongkow was now being discussed between the Council and local Japanese authorities,

Pending the result of these discus-

Dr. Ernst Kundt, chairman of ions it was not proposed to approach the National Socialist Club in the Japanese Government regarding Czecho-Slovakia, addressing a the question.

meeting of German Deputies to- day, said that it would be wrong

YANGTSE SHIPPING Replying to Commander A. Mars-

of the question,

日六廿月二十

FASTEST VARSHIPS in the world, six DX 1/160 new motor torpedo boats are now in Hongkong and may be seen occasionally. racing through the harbour with throttles only half-open. The terrille wash they creato prevents full speed within harbour limits. Tials scc- tional view of the new molar torpedo boats enables you to see how neatly everything has been fitted in compact hull. The craft is armed with torpedo tubes, depth charges and powerful machine-guns for use against low-diving aircraft. Key to figures is (1) aerial; (2) signal horn; (3) machine gun; (4) torpedo compartment; (5) engine room; (6) three "Power-Napler" 500 h.p. engines; (7) chart room; (8) helmsman; (9) officers' mess; (10) wireless cabin; (11) officers' toilet; (12) gulley; (13) crew's quarters; (14) machine gun motor.

ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPH ON PAGE FOUR

Punished For Brutality

HOW MEN WILL RECEIVE "CAT"

FOURTEEN DAYS ARE ALLOWED in which to appeal for the six men who were each awarded twelve strokes of the "Cat-o'-Nine Col. Muirhead asked for notice Tails" by the Chief Justice yesterday. Asked by a Conservative mem- If the men ber whether Chinese penetration of

do not appeal Burma along these routes was against their sentences, they will causing Berlous apprehension be flogged at Stanley Prison on amongst the peoples of Burma, Col. Muirhead replied that he had no Information.-Reuter.

Mad Buffalo Stampedes Pedestrians

Raids Police Station, Smashes Car

February 28.

lies Avenue;

Brilliant Experiment

In A.R.P.

Now Air Raid Shelter A Big Success

start on

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MADRID BECOMES CAPITAL AGAIN: MIAJA PROMOTED

VALENCIA, Feb. 13.

THE FIRST DECREES published in the official "Gazette," which has now resumed publication, establish the head offices of the Bank of Spain, and other organisations like the Spanish External Bank in Madrid.

It also reproduces the decree of February 11, re-establishing the official residence of the Government in Madrid.

General Miaja and General Rojo have been promoted to the rank of Lieut.-General.

A Perpignan message says that half a dozen ambulances are being used as dressing station, and the headquarters offices are also perched ready to be hurled into an abyss before the last troops withdraw.

DIVISIONS CUT OFF

The divisions cut off from the main body of the Catalan armies during the great retreat are the 31st, com- manded by Lieut-Colonel Trueba, and the 32nd. commanded by Lieut- Colonel Gancedo, which are hemmed in on three sides by the Insurgents.

Several

entered France brigades yesterday, marching in perfect order. Machine-guns command all ap- proaches to the passes, and every few ininutes the valleys echo with the Loom of artillery.-Reuter Special.

RECOGNITION MOVES

London, Feb. 13. Mr. Neville Chumberlain announc- ed in the House of Commons to-day that the Government was in close touch with the French, but had not yet taken any decision in the matter of the recognition of General Franco's Government.

Asked to give and assurance that Parliament would be consulted before action was taken, Mr. Chamberlain declared that the Government-inus! take the responsibility.

Day-by-Day Dictionary

WAL-Sec story above.

The word "War" is derived from the Old English "werre, which itself came from northern France France has corrupted 1s old "werre" to "guerre" England to "war." The word Has a Teutonic root "werz". meaning "discord" or "strife". whence also came "worEM"

Actual meaning of "war" is "hostile contention by means of armed forces, carried on be tween nations, states or rulers, or between partica in the same nation or state." In Interna- tional Law, despite the action of "Incktent" maintained by both China and Japan, the two countries are definitely at "war", and should, strictly speaking, be subject to International Law, America, for instance, should, underts Neutrality Act, im- pose sanctions on both China and Japan.

JAPANESE RAID ON FRONTIER

JAPANESE AERIAL activity

In reply to further questions, Mr. Chamberlain stated that the Insur- gent Senior Naval Officer at Palma had admitted the bombardment of at Shumchun was resumed this Mahon during the call of the cruiser morning after a prolonged period Devonshire in disobedience to orders,

Reuter

and this was very much regretted.of quietness, when a lone Japan- ese plane dropped two bombs on ja motor bug heading for Shum- chun, and, it is reliably reported, killed one Chinese passenger, and injured two others.

GIBRALTAR GOVERNOR VISITS CASABLANCA

Casablanca, Feb. 13, The Governor of Gibraltar, General

cruiser

The plan was first seen from the

Sir Edmund Ironside, arrived here British border at half past eight this

day aboard the British Newcastle on an omeial visit, and morning, when it circled over Shum- was received by the Resident-General chun before making off. in Morocco, General Noguce.

After

#wreath

However, at 9:15 1 returned, and

laying

at the upon sighting the motor bus heading monument of victory, General Iron- for the elty, dropped two bombs. It side, accompanied by General not known whether a direct hit. Nogues, witnessed a parade of troops was made, but it is stated that one in which contingents from all the Passenger was killed, and two others colonial regiments took part.

injured. Sir Edinand and General Nogues miles from the border.

The bombs foll only. a bare then proceeded to Rabat, where luncheon was served at the Re- sidency.-Trant-Ocean.

FOOD SHORTAGE IS GRAVE PROBLEM

Madrid, Feb. 13. The now appeal by the Loyalisti Government asking the population of the territories still under its control to "resist to the Inst, la naturally the (Continued on Page 4)

CATHOLIC

LEADER FAILS TO FORM CABINET

LATEST

two

The six men, with two others who escaped flogging because they were not fit for corporal punishment, were taken out to Stanley Frison last night. They will serve a total of thirty- three years imprisonment with hard labour in addition

to receiving the flogging.

Each of the alx men who will ro- ceive the Blogging was found guilty ot particularly brutal attacks on people, their victims being mostly aged men or women,

In connection with ARP.,' the to suppose that Gormans in den, Mr. Buller said that the British

Leung Wab, sentenced to 12 strokes Lord Privy Seal announced to-day Czecho-Slovakia are in a better Consulate-General in Shanghai re

und 5 years' imprisonment for parti-that the approval of Parliament cipating in an armed robbery at all-would be sought for an immediate BELGIAN CRISIS position now than prior to Octo- ported that it had received informa-

programme costing bor 1, 1988.

tion to the effect that little headway SHAMSHUIPO Police Station has Trang Han, 28, sentenced to twelve £1,000,000 for the provision of 50 He strongly protested against the had been made with the proposed had many bad characters within its lushes and four years' imprisonment holiday camps, designed to accom- way in which the Czech authorltles Steamship Company, and it appeared

formation of the Yangtze River precineta at times,

for robbing an old woman in Ta! Wanmodate 350 in peace-time, and 3,500 were seeking to deprive Germans of doubtful whether the new company with such destructive intent as did a

Few of thers enter it as willing and Road;

under wor-time conditions, when their full legal status.

Ting Hung, 32; sentenced to twelve they would be used as supplement hnd yet acquired any tonnage.

visitor who Although the Czech Slate did not

"ralded" the slation lashes and seven years' imprisonment billeting under evacuation schemes. yesterday.

for shooting with Intent to kill in

The results were also made public Before he was alot by Lance Ser- Queen's Road West,

Stewart, Ecant

the visitor had Wong BI, 27, sentenced to twelve to-day of tests carried out at the ex- wrecked Inspector Nolloth's car, lashes and six years. imprisonment perimental ranges at Shoeburyness parked in the

which compound. causing for participation in an armed robbery shelters, tres distribution of which to that steel ate-rald showed lamago to the extent of $200.

in Shek Kip Mei village: The unwelcome visitor Wak 1 Mo Keanr. 20, who recoves a simi- tamilles in the tower Income

Brussels, Feb. 18. been made by Tils Majesty's beresk ball water-buffalo.

far sentence for participating in the is expected to commence at the end Ambassador to Tokyo, Sir Robert The animal escaped from the Hok same armed robbery.

M. Henri Jaspar, former Pre- at the month, will, it sunk in the Craigie to the Japanese Govern-San Company's premises as Kowloon

The two

who escaped the "cat" ground and covered with earth as mier, returned to the King the Olly and careened wlidly along Tal were sentenced to imprisonment for afford protection to occupants from ment this evening, stating that ment on January 14,

recommended, by the authorities, mandate to form a new Govern- Mr. Hannah asked a question with chikek Road, scattering all the three years for parte dating in an high, explosive bombs falling within There was a growing tendency, he regard to the Japanese authorities pedestrians it met en route to the armed robbery at Repulse Bay.

refusal to authorise the Federal, poilco 'station,

he had failed in his endeavours. complained, to regurd

A prison offlefsi, wie has been pre. thirty feet. Czecho Reserve Bank and Japanese banks to it tore into the police compound sent at doggings, fold the

In to-day's. xperiment a 500 lb. Some of his difficulties, Slovakia sa & national State belong-sell foreign exchange against Federal and the first Quing that attracted its graph its inning about the ad- medium case high explosive bomb stated, were the opposition parties. ing to the Cxecks alone.. Banks Reserve Bank currency, and. ho eye was the Inspector's car, splo and ministration of the "cat"

electrically detonated, and al- rejections of M, Jaspar' sugestion Representatives of · the « German minority in Czecho-Slovakia, de- made to the Japanese Government boea vigoroudly applied by poolle suggested that representations be span with "spil and pollity”” thisi had.

though the explosion tore a huge that several non-party men()hould be POWERFUL FLICKS" crater in the earth, and practically included in the Cabinet; na wall as Dr. Kund wors resolved in with regard to the "futility of making only an hour or so previously, "The 'cat' is given by prison om- demolished

Herschel Grynxpan, who is alleged 4. substantially built the attitude of the Hamish politicians, to have murdarod Herr von. Rath, opposing all oppressive methods of for recognition of a currency which The buffalo maried, lowered its cials who are specially fouined to ad-structure reprexhting a row of two who iuued manifesto in which it is the German Embassy oficial 21 Priell, the:

is not permitted to be a medium of horns and charged, Before Lance minialer, Itahu anid matter that was not cohexchanges" pizza

Sergeant diewaćła revolver could be fhad to the question of the well- Mr Butler replied that the Govern-Draghi inte maison is caused damage trianglen nicht leonward at blown-up building crashed down and cultural pole the

La infait, although brickwork from the with Professor Marlan, and demandé possible for ble kelion yang (Continued on Page 6). ment did not fool Kuch repruutzstations estimate na KE99,

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grant relief to unemployed German workers, everything

In other respects, the situation with

ras being done regard to navigation on the Yangtse

by a section of the Czech authorities, was uncharged. he said, to bring about the dismissal of Germans engaged in Czecho-

Slovak industries.

GOVERNMENT ACTION?

Dr. Kundi went on to Inalat that

the main responsibility for this sort

of action did not rust with the subor-

linate authorities.

ANOTHER APPROACH

Renewed representations had

groupa

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Jew Assassin Was Not Insane

Paris, Feb. 13.

The ¿prliciste ila "strooped. JAV worey houses, the shellexa romained declared that they were inimildarity, bull beats found by doctors to be res