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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

"CAUCASIAN WIDER POWERS SOUGHT FOR U.S. IN EMERGENCIES

PGVTION IS THREATENED”

WASHINGTON, Apr. 5.

OPENING THE Senate Foreign Relations Committee's hearings on the Neutrality--Law amendment proposals, Mr. Henry Stimson urged the United States to use economic resources to halt the dictatorships' aggressions.

He asserted that the United States was facing a critical situation, in which the three TotalitarianTM states have torn up all codes of international conduct.

"Caucasian civilisation is threatened with the gravest danger in four centuries," he declared.

He advocated greater presidential powers to maintain neutrality.

Alded Aggressors

"I agree with the President that there are methods short of war but stronger and more effective than words."

Academic

Although Mr. Stimson's evidence is

regarded as very helpful to the Ad-

the

to circles close ministration, Government view the present. Sent- torial proceedings as neademle, be cause European conditions are chang- ing so rapidly that whatever action Congress now takes may be rendered obselete through the effect of further Totulincian action upon American public opinion.

"For the past two years we have

The Administration hopes to see been using our matchless resources the Pitiman resolution enacted, but to a very large extent to stimulate ders not regard that measure with the activities and aggressions of our

any degree of finality. It visualises Mr.. potential enemies,"

Sumson

situations in Europe in which even asserted.

He said that the present Neutrality the Pittman resolution might be too Law was eviintyy sent restrictive for nationul interest

the influence of traditions of the past rather than in the face of conditions as they exist at present."

He advocated the abandonment of isolation and asserted that the Euro- pean nxis had moved ton rapidly and that the world had become too small and inter-connected--United Press.

The Next Victim

Mr, Stimson said that if a general European war broke out, the present Neutrality Law might facilitate a result that would make the United States the "next vicilm for attack," says Reuter,

Mr. Stimson's Testimony.

Washington, Apr. 5. In the course of his testimony, Mr.

referring Stimson, apparently

declared: Germany, Italy, and Japan

Reuter,

WHAT NEUTRALITY MEANS

The U. S. Neutrality Act, which was passed by Congress on August 31, 1937, prohibits upon proclamation by the President, the shipment of arms, ammunition and Im- plements of war directly or indirectly to belligerent coun-- trics. It also provides for the placing of embargoes on the shipments of the these commoditica to countries It engaged in civil warfare. was applied to Spain but not to China and Japan.

The Cast and Carry" section authorises the President to prohibit American ships from carrying war materials to The belligerent countries. provision "is not mandatory on the President. Provisions are made against the

making of loans or the ex- tending of credits to belli- gerents, the purpose of this Clause being to prevent the Bolicitation or receiving of U.S. money,

US. merchantmen engaged in commerce with belligerent states are forbidden to arm. Opponents of the Art claim, with justification, that it does not allow the country to mai distinction between aggren- Bors and victims. If the act were applied to the Sino- Japanese Wer it would renet unfavourably on China, for Japan is not in the same desperate need for materints. They contend that the President should be allowed discretion in applying the provisions.

War

3,000,000 LONDONERS WILL BE EVACUATED

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LONDON, "Apr. 5. A GIGANTIC evacuation scheme involving the transference of 3,000,000 people in a few days was mentioned by Mr. Walter Elliott in the House of Commons debate on the second reading of the Civil Defence Bill.

Mr. Elliott paid a tribute to mothers should go first, and the rest for remain, even at the cost of greater

danger until the initial the Transport authorities

was completed. organising the scheme.

The Minister appealed to

that children remember

citizens and

RACING PROSPECTS

AT EASTER MEET

(By "Capt. Foster")

movement

The House agreed to the second rending-Renter Special.

Million More Sholters

London, Apr. 5. The Government is about to place orders for a further 1,000,000 portable steel shelters,

The prevent rate of distribution will be accelerated 100 per cent,

By the end of the Easter holidays, 300,000 shelters will have been dis- tributed free of charge, capable of accommodating 1,000,000

people...

(Continued from Page S.) Good Race In Deep Reuter Special.

Bay Stakes

old brigade and the mare has been usked to concede 3 tb. to the chant- Marksmun, The pion sub-griffin, event is a classic and we shall cer-

The Deep Bay Stakes is another toinly see a good fight,

Among the interesting event for China ponies, old timers, Bistre, I am afraid, will subscription grimins, over a mile, for have to be out of the reckoning us he the race is to be ridden by novices. soft going and Wild On paper Kut Cheung should have has no love for to Cat is nicely weighted at 142 lbs.

no difficulty in making his acquain- But the genel appears to be off colour,

tance with the judges and further- Marksman generation

sman more some confidence can be placed with that astute jockey. Mr. Needa, in this moke, for it will be pilated in the saddle will be hard to beat by Mr. G. Treverton, Fairchild, 1 and Musketeer is trying to win ou understand, will be Mr. S. W. Lee's of his distance. Celtle Star is dan moant while Wild Dear will be rid-

I am not certain, but I have gerous,

den by Mr. K. I. Ip. Fair Eyes and we will reason to believe that Millenye

my candid opinion this event will be be ridden by Mr. Andrew Johnstone, Phoenix should not be despised.

a problem to spot the winner and who is the sun of the late publie idol, Mr. John Johnstone (a former tai-incidentally it is the second leg of pan of Messrs Jardine Matheson & the daily double. Co.) and all those "old riders in the stand" will no doubt agree with me that "J. J. was one of the anest Jockeys along the China coast ports. However, the young lad has a pair of good hands and a ting seat and I am sure that it will not take him a long time to get used to the wee China animals.

O out of the seven most of the new

nations in the world have rejected the doctrine of mutual respect that has been built up be- tween nations. Threats of aggression and treaty violations have gone hand in hand .us interlocking elements of their system. volna former

a succession

of attacks, all in treaties and International law, upon Manchuria, North China, South China, Ethiopia, Spain, Austria, Czecho-Slovaklo, and Lithuania, it has been made clear the revolutionary nature with which we

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are now confronted."

BORDER- TENSION

Soviet And Japanese Troops Face To Face

HSINKING, Apr. 6.

Top Weight Given To Red Feather

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UNKNOWN CANDIDATES

MAY START

In the hosehlil Stakes for Austro- Tian subscription ponies of this season which have not won more than $999, there are four candidates that have not as yet faced the start and they Bafin Bay. ure A Roaring Timic, Murrumbidgee and Winfred. All of them have done exceptionally well in course of preparation for the Annual

"knock The first leg of the daily double Carnival, but the general JAPANESE and Soviet troops is on the Hongham Buy Handicap

through lameness or other rea- were still fucing each other (first section) for "B" class China cans was responsible for their non- along the western frontier acrosg ponies over a mile and we have a fine appearance in public. At any rate the Argun River following a list to spot the winner. Red Feather all of them have now a clean bill of is at the top of the tree with the health and it looks to me that the series of clashes over the week-limit lond and below him we have winner of this event is among this lot. end, according to the latest Eve of Harvest and Rob Roy on the like A Roaring Time. Among those despatches from the Manchou-same level, the latter two receiving that have already faced the start and

the only kuo frontier outposts.

have not wan, African Diamond will 3 lbs. It is hard to gauge running of these three runners, but be looked after by Mr. Proulx while. The Manchoukuo Government is

a close study of their racing times Rising Star will be steered by Mr. preparing to lodge a strong protest at the Annual Carnival reveals some A. W. Raymond. I understand that with the Soviet authorities against interesting ngures.

Schmetterling will be Mr. Black's the latest Soviet "Incursions" Into Manchoukuo territory.

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In the Happy Valley Spring Handi-rile. Amber I who won the Hobart

It is revealed that three Japanese cap which was a distance run from Plate at Fanting, should receive some the two mile post, once round and support in the pari-mutuel depart- In, Hob Roy annexed this event in ment, but I do not expect the mare

soldiers were killed in the severe

clash near Lupien in Sanho District 2.0745, the last mile being in 1.55 along the Argun River on Monday and the inst three quarters were 1.26 last. The Soviet side was believed flat. Red Feather won the Ladies to have suffered heavy casualties.

Purse over a journey of 7 furlongs negotiated in 1.20%.

The

Japanese frontier patrols 49 yards in 1.45% and the, last six Onally succeeded in repelling the

furlongs were Soviet invaders, frontier dispatches It must be borne in niind that Mrs. claim.

Dunbar's pany was carrying 181 lbs. we

to win.

Racing Boy Has Great Chance

The public idol, Racing Boy, in in With the arrival of reinforcements, against Rob Roy's 152 lbs, and if the Soviet forces confronting the Japanese in the dispute area now "pply the rule of three, Red Feather the penultimate event, the Taiwan by far the better racer. The ad Bay Handicap (second section) over Include 80 cavalry troopers and 80 Justment of the poundage shows that six furlongs and should the going be A golden artillerymen with three heavy Red Feather is only three pounds soft, the old fighter has machine-guna and tbree

artillery better animal which I do not agree. opportunity to lead the procession. pieces.--Domel.

Eve of Harvest captured the Grins Good Morning, 1 believe, will be n Consolation Stakes over mile la menace. Tempest Bay is not, bad, but he has too much lead to carry. 1.60% with the greatest of ease and the last three quarters were covered Whalsey la nicely weighted and the Hsinking, Apr. 6. in

Spring distance is to his liking. Grifins 1.28%. The

Threo Killed

It is announced that three Japanese Handicap over a mile was woll by soldiers were killed in a two-days Lilllber in 1.58%, but the Inst six engagement with Soviet forces furlongs were clocked in 1.28% and

Old Friends May

attacking Liuahto, in the Three the mate was carrying 106 lbs.ee, Come Out Here Rivers district, north-east of Man- Taking everything in the balance,

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The Soviets, were supported by three artillery pieces, and light and heavy machine guns, but they were driven backs.

Their casualties are not known. It is further reported that between 200 and 300 men were engaged in.

the fight-Reuter,''

Mexican Oil Expropriation

Red Feather should therefore win Conquering Time, the winner of the Lusitano Cup, is dangerous,

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GIN DRINKERS'

BAY STAKES

The Gin Drinkers Bay States for non-winning China ponies, subscrip- tion grins at meetings of the Hong kong Jockey Club, will

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The last event, the longliam Day Handicap (second section) for Chinu ponies, will bring out a good few of our old friends; among the "B" raters and the run is over the mlle course. In perusing the list of 14 ponies which Mr. Alves han assigned to this section, I found Soldier of Britain at the bottom of the Indder, with only 140 lbs. to shoulder and I wonder whether the handicapper hon. neci- doubt dentally slipped this Tommy Atkins? prove an Interesting event because it Royal Scot has returned and is now Is a scramble from the 1% mile post the property of Mr. L. Reidy. I can- Mexico City, Apr. 8.

and anything may happen: A lot, of not guarantee but I think the mare Seventeen British and American course, depends upon a good start

comer among Uk 101 and he should petroleum companies have renewed Thanksgiving Day won a good alt is not yet ready. Oak Bay is a how- legal proceedings against expropria-mlie at Fanling not long ago, but on he in the limelight Gladiator is Saturday he is up against a better well in on the handicap, and so is tion of thelf properties..

The companies requested an in-class such as Guinness: Time, Tiny Jaber., Boolat Bar, Patentate ad Wilber and Wild-Boar. Wilber Tampa Bay are on the same level function against President Cardenas. Tim, decres of idarola 18, 1980, and they has been knocking at the door for a wilt only 151 lba, to carry, the last Will carry the fight to the Supreme long while and he, has a sporting named having a pult of over a stone

against Ook Bay. Coderating chance to present his, card first.

H.E. the G.O.C., Major General A. E. Grasett, accompanied by Brigadier A. B. Thomson. left on H.M.S. Moth ofcial visit to the Acting- according to programme this morning Governor of Macao, Colonel Luis Lello. The party will reiurn night.

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to-

April, 6, 1939.

FALL OF NANCHANG: FIRST PHOTOS

Japanese forces crossing the Km River, west of Nanchang In boats. In the background can be scen the partially-destroyed Chungcheng Bridge, blown up by the Chinese to stem the Japanese-South China Photo Service.

Japanese vanguards reach Nanchang Blation, in the recent attack on Nanchang, caplial of Klangel-South

China Photo Service.

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