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India

GANDHI'S LONG FAST AT AN END

United States

NEED FOR UNITED FRONT

To Meet Aggression

New York, Mar. 7. Naval action by the United States

Wednesday,

No Conscription In Australia

Melbourne, Mar. 7. The All Australia Trade Union Congress to-day passed a resolution oppos- ing compulsory conscription and training but supporting

- voluntary services-Renter

Bulletin.

the event of keresalon by Fascist Powers on Britain or France, is advocated by Mr. Henry Ir. Stimson, former Secretary of State, Japan

The Mahatma Gains Hisn letter to the New York Times,

Political Point

Rajkot, Mur. 7. The dispute between Gandlil and. the ruler of Hajkel was settled this morning and ended Grindil's Cast,

Agreement was reached following

and smiled. At 0.55 am. G.M.T Gandhi broke his fast will: o glass of orange julee.-Reuter,

Cabinet Meets

Mr. Stimson writes, "Almost any moment an armed attack may be aimed by Fascist Powers against Britain or France. Such an attack, from present appearances, would he co-operated in by all three Fascist Powers, Defence against such joint petion in Europe or Asia can only

"On the other hand, conviction the part of Fascist Powers that such

NAVY'S BUDGET EXPLAINED

Two-Power Standard

Tokyo, Mar. 7.

The naval rearmament plan ex- tending over five to six years is de- signed to secure supremacy in the Western Pacifle in connection with

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Shanghai

ATTACK MADE ON "PUPPET"

Sottlement Tension Continues

Shanghal, Mar. 7. Chu Kan-ting, 45-years-old chief of the Nanwal Customs Station of the "Reformed Government" narrow. ly escaped death yesterday when two armed with unidentißed Chinese pistols broke into his residence on Connaught Road In the extra Settle- ment aren.

Visiting Chu's residence at 7.40 11.317, the Intruders demanded the family to take them to Chu.. Forcing their way Into Chur'e bedroom, the men emptied their arms at the Inmate.

Mr. Chu buried himself in his bed- clothes and escaped Injury-Domel.

a period of almost continuous con.securely accomplished by comin sultations between Rajkot and New action of the naval power of the three large democracies, including Dethl. The morning's noves the United States. Should any one clucied an Interview between the

of these attempt to remain Isolated,

Tension In Settlement Viceroy and

Gandhi's secretary,

the result would be ultimate digaster

Shanghai, Mar. 7. Mahadev Desal, and a visit to Gandhi

to them all,

Tenseness prevailed in the Inter- by Mr. E. Gibson, Resident of the

national Settlement to-day when sect Ganti a letter from the ruler

fapanese endormes and marines Western State. Later Mr. Gibson

Japan's natonal surrounded a of Rajkot. Gandhi opened. the letter common action is contemplated would the execution of

Municipal Council have a most polent inituence in policies for the construction of a new police station in Yangiszepoo in the order in East Asia, competent obser-euitern sector, demanding the release preventing the altnek altogether.

"To-day an aggressive group more vers point out. The present plan of alleged terrorists who fled into powertul in the air and on land than which calls for a total expenditure the premises of the police station. France or Drital have, combined of Yen 1,004,000,000, represents what Japanese gendarmes ralded suficient strength on the sea pro-may be called the fourth replenish-shelter of terrorists in Yangiszepɔo bably to pin down the British andment following the abrogation of the under Japanese control and rounded French fleets to European waters. Washington Treaty and the failure of up five inmates. Led by one of them. feaving exposed to the powerful da- the London Disarmament conference, Japanese gendarines proceeded to panese fleet the whole Western The two most important points in arrest the ringlender, Pacific Ocean, Including Austrvilik the new arment plan are the New Zealand and even Western building of ships and expansion of Canada, as well as Singapore which air force, observers indicate. The Is the key in the protection of those prime Importance is given to the regions.

fleet building scheme which calls for "It is far from inconceivable that about 70 per cent, of the total expen- threatened or devastated France diture or Yen 1,205.000,000. The air or Britain

Holland might be force expansion plan calls for a forced le cede to the Farelst nations total expenditure of Yen 300,000,000 some of its possessions in the west-in a period of five years. ern hemisphere or Orient, or take Added to the appropriations pro- commitinents which inay be even vided for by the general budget, more dangerous for our safely.

which has already been approved by "Would our

our position be bettered by the Diet, the fleet building expend idly waiting for that to areur? Ta ture in running accounts include Yen day the German mailed fist has far 209,874,000 for 1930, Yen 305,600,000 les velvet concealing it than during for 1040, Yen 384,830,000 for 1941, the 10 years preceding 1014. It is and Yen 384,105,000 for 1942. not the time for America to forget the lessons of such a recent past."

>>71

London, Mar. 6. An emergency meeting of men- bers of the Cabinet at 10, Downing Street to-day discussed urgent re- presentations from Lord Linlithgow the posible repercussions of Gandhi's fast-United Press. Terms of Agreement

Dombay, Mar. 7. The basis of the settlement is that Thakore Saheb will implement his promise regarding the constitution of The Advisory Council of Rajkot State. If there is any doubt what these promises are, they will be sub- mitted to a high judicial authority for decision-Reuter,

To Visit Viceroy

New Delhi, Mar: 7. The Viceroy has invited Gandhi, as soon as he is ft to travel, to go to New Delhi in trder, to have per- suna) discussions in the Rajkot dis pute.

Gandhi has accepted the in- vitation.

of

11 is reported that the Viceroy has #ssured Gandhi that the ruler Rajkot will carry out his promised reform of Rajkot State. Civil disobedience

prisoners in Rajkot have been released, including Mr Gandhi-Reuter Bulletin.

A Look Through The "Telegraph"

50 YEARS AGO

March 8, 1889.

|

The latter, named Wang, how- ever, fled into the premises of the Yulin Station of the Municipal Coun- ell Folice. Several Japanese gen- darmes visited the police station and asked ehlet ofBeers to hand the suspect over to them in accordance with the newly-concluded agreement between the Muntelpai Council and the Japanese authorities.

Moreover, one of

police The Municipal Council officers refused to comply with the Japanese request. the ive alleged terrorists who led the Japanese to the station was also taken into the premises.

Deputy-Commissioner Akagi of the Municipal Council Police intervened in the incanwhile and finally the cri- minals in question were hunded over the Japanese. The Japanese

The Beet building expenses car arked in the new rearmament plan The New York Times, in a lead-alone spreading over six years in- to ing article, approves the polley pro-cludes Yen 60,150,600 for 1939, Yenmarines then withdrew, Doniel, pounded by Mr. Stinson. Such a119,250,000 for 1040, Yen 209,705,000 policy for the United States does not for 1941, Yen 384,185,000 for 1042, 1943, and Yea require alliances abroad but consulta. Yen 290,080,000 for tion with other law-abiding nations 02.330,000 for 1944. on tactics of self-defence,--Reuter.

| Refuge For Jews

Territory In British Guiana Is Available

New York, Mar. 6.

The expenditure for the improve- ment of equipments spreading over five years totals Yen 188.321.000, con- sisting of Yen 40,008,000 for 1830,

Gambling House Warned

Chungking, Mar. 7. Gambling houses and opium dens at Tolcatu in Pootung have all been warned by Chinese guerillas,

The warning was given either in leiters or verbally by guerilla mem- Yen 70,493,000 for 1940, Yen 44,300,-bers who called on the owners open- 000 for 1941, Yen 11,040,000 for 1042 y exhorting them to suspend their and Yen 3,080,000 for 1944.

evil enterprises and refrain from giving financial aid to the Japanese.

The

The expenditure for the expansion of the naval air force totalling Yen

March 8, 1939.

Britain's Rich Meni

London, Mar. 7.

The report of the Com- missioners of Igland Revenue for the last last financial year of reveals that the number

Kurtax people liable to from 91,352 to 95.750 durlug the year.

rose

Those who could be classed as mullionaires, with Incuines above 240,000, roan from 520 to 539. Total net surtax assess- ed from £53,781,053 to £57,- 301,175-British Wireless.

FIERY SPEECH BY POLITICIAN

Japanese Urges More Display Of Force

Shanghai, Mar. 7. The one-legged Mr. Selgo Naltano, President of the Rightist Agrariati Tohokal Party, from Tokyo, address- ing the local Japanese community last night sald: "Look at the Tokyo Foreign Opice's attitude in the Panay incident, when Japan cut a ridiculous figure, making unnecessary apologies so hastily. In the West if you that you are apologise you admi wrong. So if Japan lind not com- mitted mistakes she had no need to apologise. When Jupan occupied Canton I thought she should crush Hongkong with her maited fist. The object of Japan's campaign in China not only Chins but also Britain and Amerien, who ore Japani's real enera.cs.

"Japan does not need to worry about affairs in Europe since France and Britain are not in a position to send armies to the Far East. It would be better if Japan followed her military leaders, due to the fact that the politicians are obstruc tlonists,"

Mr. Nakano said that he told Hitler, and Mussolini in personal Interviews last year that "Ġerniany must expand in central Europe and Italy expand in the Mediterranean thereby she will block Britcin and Soviet Russia from the Orient." He guid The Japanese Government should be "ashamed of itself for the coquetry

of its diplomalle policy loward Britain and the United States."

Mr. Nakano urged the use of force to prevent British ships from supply- Ing the Kuomintang with arms and

munitions.

Mr. Nakano concluded that

"the man most frightened over the Con- occupation Was Sir Victor Sassoon who is slily trying to cajole the Japanese anciers while en route to Shanghai."-United Press.

Cannot Withdraw

"Even after the fall of Hankow

300,041,000, Includes Yen 50,641,000 den proprteior of one of the oplum and Canton the Japanese troops are

for 1930, Yen 71,500,000 for 1940, Yen 72,850,000 for 1941, Yen 69,450,- 000 for 1912, and Yen 20.600,000 for 1943-Domei.

Two-Power Standard

Tokyo, Mar. 7.

A barrage of questions regarding

surnamed Cheu was arrested st marching through swamps and and taken to the headquarters of the mud flats, Japan should not slacken guerillas. He was released after her efforts, she must rush forward,", suming a statement of repentence.declared Mr. Nakano during the de-"

bale. Central News,

"The positions of Japan and Bri- tain in China are opposed

each should other. The moment Japan withdraw from China then Britain

Chinese Body Found

Shanghai, Mar. 7. The Police have discovered a de-

to

If

the

In publishing the details of Mr.

Dr. Paul A. Zahi, the Union Col- the "two-Power standard" in military capitated Chinese body on Yulin would extend her influence which Chater's proposed reclamation of the lege scientist, to-day suggested that | umament with the Soviet Union Road. The head was found near the woul Prayn foreshore on the 3rd of his newly discovered "Lost World" and Chime 15 Thie ̄ ̄ ̄objectives of body. The body has not been ident-would-be-tantamount-to-intensiflen August, 1887, we ventured to express in the heart of British Guiana, be simultaneous operations, was posed and so ft. This is the fifth de- tion of anti-Japanese netivities.

withdraws from China Japan the opinion that if ever the sebeme

developed as a home for European

would sacred campaign

lose its were carried out, it would be private refugees.

meuning. enterprise and on similar fines 10

"The irresolute attitude submitted to the Hongkong Govern-

of the ment by its projector.

Foreign Omce at the time of the Panay

Incident les placed Japan in

Dr. Zahl discovered the territory during a four months tour and said that it comprises a group of towns In which Indian Inhabitants live and live harmoniously without warfare He said that the tivated but he beileved that it could be developed into a perfect refuge. PRESIDENT 110NOURED

Washington, Mar. 6,

"Shangri

ard"

on

this week.-United!

who

vervourable position, I venture

clamation of the Praya foreshore will territory was primitive and uncul- Conson and China, whether pital. His condition is not serious. He advocated the se

Soviet

against the War Minister, Lieut.- General Itagaki, In the Budgetary capitation use

use of Press.

Another Attack Commitee meeting of the House

Shanghal Mar. 7. Representatives op the extraordinary

An unidentified ossallant, military budgets this afternoon.

Included in the questions raised were whether the two-Power stand-managed to escape, shot Chen Sing- as he was walking in Sinza Road to-

Mr. Nakaio continued that Japan the this re-or strife for which Dr. Zahi named and of armament would be main-m, prominent lawyer, in the ler to

wlih troops stalloned

simultaneously against the day with a friend.

Chen was taken to the Paulun Hasis in no danger of economic collapse, of force to would be stationed in Inner United Press.

control the International Settlement which is

regarded 25 ก

terrorists and also against the ves- anti-Comintern area, or whe-

sels of certain third Powers supply- COUNCIL CANDIDATES ther appropriations for perparations

ing the Kuomintang with arms and ngainst

Shanghai, Mar. 7. possible simultaneous frontal clashes with the Soviet Union and

The American Association will ammunition-United Press, China were included in the extra-nominate Mr. Cornell S. Franklin ordinary

and Mr. Albert C. Cornish as the MACAO CELEBRATIONS military budget.

candidates for the War Minister Itagaki stated that United States Presented Japan's national defence policy elm- Municipal Council election scheduled In Honour of Prince Henry

ed at dealing a crushing blow to the for April 12 and 13.-United Press. Jews, Chiang Kai-shek regime and main→

To any person whose vision is not warped by self-interest, dense ignorunce, or petty spite, nothing could possibly be clearer

that this absolute certainty prove an invaluable boon to the entire colony. Briefly stated, it will Improve the general health, provide suitable residences, offices, and ware- houses at reasonable rents, greatly facilitate the stripping business of the nori by allowing vessels to lie President Roosevelt to-day appeal alongside a line of wharves extending ed for a brotherhood between Jews ΙΓΟΙΣ the Hongkong & Shanghai and Christians in the spirit of "our Bank to the Gas Works, and permit common Biblical heritage."

The staternent a tramway line to effectively bring the eastern and western districts accepting a medal within easy reach of the centre of distinguished committee

And

of

by a

Christions.

the town, thus opening up building Protestants and Catholiés for his taining peace and order in the oc- sites in the vicinity of Causeway efforts in promoting understanding cupied area in China on the one Bay, and along the Shau-ki-wan | between

her national hand, and securing Road. It must also lead to a further United Press.

defence against the Soviet Union on extension of the Prayn by the Gov-

ernment from Murray Wharf in

Jews

the other.

War Minister Itagaki re-affirmed

almost direct line to Whitefield sidered that it foreshadows fresh that a considerable strength of troops

the present milltary and naval demands.

Station, clearing away unhealthy district along the Wanchai foreshore, and opening the gate to numerous improvements which have long been recognised.

*

The town of Pisa has become bankrupt. The Rialto, in referring to the matter, says that an Italian banking house proposes to put a man

The Navigator

of Prince Festivities in honour SUN YAT SEN

Henry the Navigator have been an-

Saturday, nounced for

the 545th. Pictures Permitted By

anniversary of the birth of the Portu- Puppet Regime

guese Prince, who was the son of Pelping, Mur. 7.King John 1, of Portugal, and Queen The Japanese military headquarters Philippa, daughter of John of Gaunt, It was Henry would be stationed in China for n has let it be known that pictures of Duke of Lancaster, prolonged period for the double pur-Sun Yat-sen in possession of schools, who inaugurated the programme that There were six hundred delighted pose of conducting first-line military institutions and citizens can be kept. enabled Portugal to expand beyond spectators of the pictures shown at operations and maintaining peace In the early days of the Japanese the sens, the Wigwam Tennis Club, Kowloon, and order in the ocupied ares.

such pictures were The festivities include the naming He occupation all Inst night, by the Variety Film Ex-declined, however, to divulge the ordered to be destroyed.

of a rond after Prince Henry, This change of Kowloon. The drawing disposition of such roops-Doniei.

The new tolerance towards the ceremony will be conducted by Mr.

of th "Father of the Revolution" tends to Luetano Martins, Chairman picture was, of course, the one show-

reinforce current reports that the Municipal Council. There will be an exhibition of books relating to the "New Kuomintang Government" as outlined recently is at present the work of Prince Henry, in the Lyceum same building-Our Own most popular scheme for breaking the and the unvelling of a bronze statu military and political deadlock. In the

Correspondent. United Presz.

ing the races at Happy Valley, but

apart from this there were several

in possession of the Holel de Ville, other good pictures

LE

full.

shown. The

10 YEARS AGO

March 6, 1929,

PACIFIC RELATIONS

PUPPET IN HAICHOW

Be Held Soon

Melbourne, Mar. 7. A hint that an carly Imperial Pacific Conference betwen Britain,

Pence Maintenance Australia and New Zealand may be Commissioner To Look After heid, is given in an editorial in the The paper says that conversations have already Melbourne Herald, begun between Australia and New Zealand,

CONTINENTAL

Three days ' after

Halhow, Mar: 7.

the Japanese

-The Sturdy

Portable

It is suggested that the conference forces occupied the town, the Pro-

To avert this, n genius in an Italian weather played is little tricks with paper suggests a lottery with the guste of wind that slightly disturbed Imperial Conference May Leaning Tower us the first prize! An the curtain, at times putting it just out insolvent town with man in of focus, but this in no way marred possession would certainly be the show. A special string orchestra larke was in attendance, and the novelty.

company thoroughly enjoyed itself. Special collapsible chairs were pro- The Northern Territory Timer says: Owing to the decision arrived vided. It is to be hoped that this ut by the Eastern and Australian worthy effort at catering for the Steamship Company and the China publie need will be appreciated to the Navigation Company to raise the fares for Chinese passengers from Port Darwin to Hongkong, from £5

sidents at Port Darwin was held, at the realisation of the ideal of the indicate the degree of financial and which it was decided not to allow American people, but dealing largely | ather responsibility Chinese to travel by vessels owned with the promotion of peace in the country is willing to acceof.—Reuter, by the offending companies,

world at large was delivered by Pre- sident Hoover, after taking the oath 25 YEARS AGO

of office as the Chlef Executive of the March 8, 1914. United States at Washington yester- Reuter's Berlin correspondent states | day. that attention has been excited in

5 YEARS AGO Germany

article in by

the Kocinliche Zeltung denouncing the

March 8, 1934. the others?

sassin A state of alarm, amounting viriu- new Russian Cobinet as being anti-

asscament asserting German and

that tho ally to martial law, was proclaimed

poppinjay immense now Russian armaments are throughout Spain to-night following directed against Germany...

n auccession of reports to the Ministry English Orford Dictionary spell-Robert Reid, has undergone in opern-

to £, a meeting of Chinese re- An emotional oration calling for could formulate, defence plans and

Visional Fence. Maintenance Commis- alon ot the District of Tunghal (Hotchow) was inaugurated at noon which ench on Monday with Mr. Chang Li-a, principal of the Halchow Primary School, as Chairman and 30 other representative citizens as members.

Chinese refugees aro returning to the city from the outlying districts

Spelling Bee

correct and what is wrong with

How many of these words are in increasing numbers-Domel,

SIR ROBERT REID

nsphyxla porkupine subacqueous

Calcutta, Mar, 7. The acting-Governor of Bengal, Sir

CARLOWITZ & CO.

Queen's Rd. Tel. 31225.

of the Interior concerning the unrest ings of three words will be found on tion for appendicitis. His condition

page 9.

Although semi-official aspiration of

the article is disclaimed it is con-

In the provinces.

is favourable-Reuter Bulletir.

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