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Britain

Premier

Announces

Service

How London Compulsory

Took The Budget

London, Apr. 20. The city took the staggering budget serious figure unflinchingly, the international outlook having prepar- ed everybody for cffort.

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LONDON, Apr. 20. THE Premier, Mr. Chamberlain, has informed Labour leaders of the Government' conscription docision.

The Premier intimated that the

Thursday,

Explosions In Liverpool

Liverpool, Apr. 20.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Five bomb explosions on- curred in Liverpool, this morn- ing. No-one was injured, but shop fronts were damiged,

It is understood that the missiles, which were chemical bombs, wore dropped into letter boxes. A sixih bomby which falled to explode," was found in the letter box of a stop. Reuter Bulletin.

ARAB REBUKE FOR AMERICA

Shanghai

COMMENTS ON FATAL

CAR SMASH

"Contempt To Army”

China

April 27, 1939,

YUNNAN PROGRESS REVEALED

Kunming, Apr. 28. Kunming (Yunnanfu), was in pro- Shanghai, Apr. 20.

war days almost a world by itself. British and Japanese newspapers Twenty-two months of war have to-day published editorial commenta advanced this city immeasurably, on the accident in Hongkew which resulted In the death of Dr. Bertram ing-industrially, culturally, militar- Everything In Kunming is grow- Lillie, President of the Lester Schoolly and elvically. and a Japanese bluejacket.

Authoritative sources reveal that a total capital of British papers emphasisa the | $100,000,000 has been invested for alleged violent conduct of Japanese

Yunnan's mining industry,

naval officers in the General Hospital,loping and Industries. Factories.

houses and offices are being con- structed with Incredible rapidity: population has increased from 180,- 1000 to 220,000.

Yunnan provincal authorities ret up early this year a tentative capital of $2,000,000 to exploit copper and agriculture the government has bor- other mines in North Yunnan. For towed $1,000,000 from Chinese bunks

Government would call up in the first Palestino Instanco men aged from 20 to 21. These would serve for six months in herculanean the regular army, after which they

while Japanese newspapers draw would have the choice of transfer-

attention to the seriousness of Dr. Lillie's offence breaking through the The manner in which the Chan-ring to the army reserve or the ter

Japanese sentry line twice,

The Tairiku Shimpo declares dat cellor of the Exchequer proposes to ritorials.

Approximately 200,000 would be meet the present emergency by dis-

the case is not a mere traffic accident tribuung the burdens widely as affected. There would be no class approved. distinctions and all will have the

clash of British and Japanero but possible

Generally to

poilcies, alleging Dr. same training, Irrespective of rank,

Lillle's altitude Crillelam is confined to the heavy

as an example of Briton's tendency There would be no exemptions, Increase of horte-power lax, which

to hold Japanese forces in

In contempt. some fear may hit British exports

The and the high-powered car market except medically.

Sir Walter Citrine, General Secret-

who which has only recently been pains- the ether

of the Trades Union Congress,

that North China Daily News states will be no

The Yunnan Cotton Splaning and developed. On had the heavier tax 13 also likely referred Mr. Chamberlain to the

responsible but matter difference of British market for Government's broken pledges on the

conduct which 10 reduce the

disrupts greatly expanded. When it orderly processOS In the Hospital, opened on August 1, 1037, it had a Lained Union Council's view, that conscrip- the list of states which the President

wanted to be guaranteed and the leads to the assault of a prominent capital of $1,000,000, but now it is Motor shares are well maintained In the face of the unexpectedly high tion, even limited in form, would be actual anti-Arab policy which thenoliceman and generally creates an

worth moro Bian $3,000,000. The Increase of tax burden, on the theory impracticable because of the effect United States had been pursuing in atmosphere of tension as entirely mili

connection with the Palestine pro- unnecessary as it is regrettable." about 100 weaving machines,

operates 5,200 spindles with Domel,

Beirut, Apr. 20.

The Arab High Committee has sent

a telegram to President Roosevelt in which the discrepancy is pointed out between the high principles indicat

to stimulate scientific practices.

Imported cars of high horse power. conscription Issue and gave the Traded by the inclusion of Palestino in priety of the Pinion hs to the pro- | Weaving Company's mill, has been

that companies specialising in high-on industry.-Reuter. powered vehicles will all manufac- ture nero engines, nemy lorries, etc., the profits on which should offset the decline in revenue from sales of private care.

STATEMENT IN COMMONS.

blem.

In the telegram President Roose- London, Apr. 26. volt and the United States are In the House of Commons to-day accused of using the whole of their

Chamberlain pnnounced con- Mr

influence in favour of the Zionist scription for those between the ages cause, thus being really responsible

for the breakdown in the London Hachiro Arita at of 20 and 21. The men will receive

Conference. The attitude of the training for six months.

United States lent constant A bill will be introduced at onco as it is based on the hypothesis that couragement to the war of destruc- war will only come after of warning.

сп-

period tion waged on the Arabs who were Internacking an amicable

Tobacco shares were slightly be- close. Relief at low yesterday's escaping additional taxation is re- flected in the rise of brewery shures, Sterling, which is normally great- ly affected by budget statements, showed scarcely any reaction as huge

At the end of six months the men' burrowing

fully anticipated. Morcover it was held impossible to will be given an opportunity of enter base the outlook on economie factors ing the Territorials for three and a alone while the International situn-half years.

traught with tion continues to be danger.

Was

The voluntary principle will con- tinue in force for the navy, regular

Aghiling for freedom and the pre- servation of their national life, it is stated. Trana-Ocean,

POLICEMEN SHOT

Haifa, Apr. 20.

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SHANGHAI STATUS The Asahi Shimbun understands including the Academia Sinica, are The highest Institution of learning, that

tho Foreign Minister, Mr.

now located here. The South-west will shortly hand Associated University, composed of notes to the British and American the former National Tsinghua and Ambassadors darifying the Japanese

In Felping Government's afflude towards the Universities

Tientsin, 15 Nankai University Settlement in Shanghai,

Its work at the campus While ment of various lusses, the paper The University has an enrolment of settle carrying

of the Kunming Agricultural College, says that the Japanese Government 200 favour revision of the voting system Chung Cheng Medical College, the

2,500. Other Institutions are of the

Municipal Council National Sun Yat-sen University, the organisation of the international ad- National Tungchi University, the ministrative system, and a definite settlement of the question of extra- National Geological Survey Branch, the National Art Academy and the The paper reveals that the Foreign National Peiping Library. Minister also made representations Kunming is the gateway to free through the British and American China, It is now the Chinese Ambassadors at Tokyo regarding the terminus of the newly constructed Settlement issue, and urged the Yunnan-Burma highway. This 930- necessity of reorganising the Muni-kilometre highway will be officially cipal Council system "in a thorough- opened soon, the terminus of French- going manner"

owned Indo-China-Yunnan Raliway, and of the Hanol-Kunming air line. Soon it will be the terminus of an- other international air route that will start from London and be routed through Rangoon. In 1942, it will be the terminus of the Yunnan- Burma Rollway already under con- struction.--Central News.

Two Arab brothers on serving as It is believed that the increased army, air force and Territoriais, as plainclothes policemen were shot in settlement roads, surtax is unlikely to cause an over-well as elvil defence. Government the bazaar quarters, One was kill- flow of capital as a moderate taxa intented further to limit armamented and the other seriously wounded.

has ceased to be the profits and legislation on this sub-Reuter Bulletin, determinant of a capitalist's disposi-ject would he introduced at an early

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date.

"There would be special penalties on thepraßteering. -

Unperturbed by the additional Lux burden, sugar continued on

upgrade and terminals were firmer

the

on

persistent

Training to conscripts would be tightresa of given in Britain and only in the supplies, which is considered likely event of war would arise the ability. this would until the end of the to serve abrood, when to continue present quota year unless the Inter-apply to all, whether colled up or

10 not. national Sugar Council agrees

The premier explained that after further releases. Prices for refined

also higher, partly training if the men did not exercise sugar owing to the scarcity of immediately their option of joining the Territorials avaliable supplies which the recent they would pass into a special re- Treasury action curtalled as a pre-serve regular army.

and Cautionary budget measure, partly in adjustinent of increased duty.

were

England And U.S. Peace Move

A similar demarche will be made by the Japanese

Government to France regarding the French Con- cession in Shanghai, where succes- sive outbreaks of anti-Japanese ter- rorism are reported.

Questioned by a foreign corres- pondent, the spokesman of the Foreign Office to-day termed the Asahi Shimbun report as "mert guesswork. Domei,

London, Apr. 20. There would be provision for

Asked if Government would sup- exemption by tribunals for con-plement President Roosevelt's recent scientious objectors, conditional on infliative by making an immediate The leading sugar refiners stated their undertaking work of national announcement of Government'z de that they did not expect a falling off importance.

sire substantially to contributo to in consumption for

Referring to the so-called con- the solution of the international the present,

scription of wealth, the Premier sald economic problems on a peaceful in that wealth was largely conscripted already, with Income tax and surtax at high level.

although the possibility of a slight

"HARAKIRI" ATTEMPT

Shanghai, Apr. 20. Protesting against the "lukewarm- ness" of the Japanese cfficial attitude dealing with the Settlement Inouye, 25, at-

of the S.. M. C. administration tempted harakiri" on the third floor building to-day.

recession

the

basis, Mr. Chamberlain said he was problems, Ryonke in demand from poorer classes later cannot be ruled out--Reuter.

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The Scottish Trade Union Council adjourned dramatically for an hour the conscription issue. The General Council announced it re garded the position as serious and wished to have a meeting to discuss the question. British trade union chiefs are also meeting af a con- ference in the afternoon to discuss the-situation-Reuter.

Northern Ireland

Belfast, Apr. 26,

Peru

Lima Shaken By 'Quake

Stopped by a Chinese watchman

Lima, Apr. 25. Inouye was rushed after his first jab into the abdomen, One of the strongest earthquakes to the Foomin since 1932 occurred at 7.55 am, to- Hospital, where he was expected today,

to have the opportunity of glad making clear that the Government secure an agreement for limitation of was in sympathy with all attempts to armaments and to open up avenues for International trade and economic intercourse, He called attention to the fact that Government is negotia-recover. Ung with certain foreign countries and that a delegation from Finland is in England. Also, a British de- legation has just reached Bucharest,"

Government is willing to consider any proposal brought forward for the better distribution of raw mater-

London, Apr. 26. It is learned that definite plans for alternative transport for the Regarding the forthcoming In-ins, access to which is practically King and Queen across the AUantle troduction of compulsory service in unrestricted in the British Colonial have been made by the Government. Great Britain, the Prime Minister of Empire. If it is decided that Their Majesties Northern Ireland, Lord Craigavon, Air. Butler, replying to a question, Wednesday that since said Government did not contemplate should not travel on H.M.S. Repulse, stated on the Government has urranged to Northern Ireland formed an integral al present to include Norway, Sweden charter liner, it is understood that part of the United Kingdom, com- and Finland in any British guarantee

will be the pustory service would the probable choice

be applied or mutual aid pact. He added that C.P.R. ship Empress of Australia.there automatically and no special he did not see any reason to regard legislature would be needed by the the integrity of these three countries Reuter.

Belfast Parliament-Trans-Ocean, as being threatened. "If they were threatened at a later date we would not be disinterested in the situation thus created," he said.-Reuter.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -

London, Apr. 20. and Queen celebrated the 10th anniversary of their wed- ding to-day-Reuter Bulletin.

The King

EMPIRE DAY BROADCAST

London, Apr. 15.

Eire

NEW BATTALESHIP

London, Apr. 28. Britain's biggest battleship will be launched on May 3, She is the Prince of Wales and the launching will be performed by the Princess Royal.

Particular attention has been pold

It will carry secondary 18 5-inch

CONSCRIPTION

(Continued from Page 6.)

The quake lasted for 50 seconds, friving many people into the streets in a panic.

There were no casualties-United

Inouye carried written message rging

a firmer Japanese stand

that United Press adds

Inouye arrived in Shanghai ten days ago | Preis, from Japan. Japanese authorities have been questioning him about his motive, so far without result:

TRIP TO HANKOW

Shanghal, Apr. 20. The U.S.S. Cahu and the admiral's Yacht, U.S.S. Isabel, arrived here this Hankow with 43 afternoon from

passengers, including 11 foreig members of the staff of the Soviet M. Tabarin and his wife. Embassy, headed by the Counsellor,

The Soviet officials wanted to leave Hankow on the Japanese oc- cupation of the city Inst October, but had no means to do so. Their mall is said to have been opened, and altogether they had a most, uncom- fortable time.

Thirty-two other passengers con- sisted of men and American.

Admiral Yarnell, Commander-in- Chief of the United States Aslatie Fleet, made the trip to Hankow and Sacks aboard the Isabel-Reuter.

Japanese Expert

Tokyo, Apr. 26. Mr. Tokitaro Saila, an expert of the Tokyo Imperial University's seismological research Institute, is leaving for Chile at the end of April to carry to carry out inquiries into the recent disastrous earthquakes in central and northern Chile-Domel,

for

Y.M.C.A.FIXTURES

European YM.C.A. fixtures next week are:

Saturday-Last day on which there! will be official badminton, for the Women's Section, and there can be

the

afternoon on account TCD.

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of the

play in women, mostly

Sunday.Discussion Group, 9 p.m. Monday-Women's Section, ARP First

Lecture, 11 am. Whist Drive

8.30 p.m. Tuesday. Bridge, 10 a.m. Bad- minton, 0.30 p.m. Mixed swimming.

Wednesday. Badminton Section, Social Morning.

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Thursday Beginners' mah jong,

Friday. Keep Fit Class, 10.30 am, Badminton, 8.30 p.m. Mixed Swim- ming.

It is officially announced that the King will broadcast an Empire Day to her construction in regard to pro- cther defence purposes-amongst the message from Winnipeg on May 24 tection against aerial bombing, sub-highest of any nation in the world. nt 8 p.m. (British Summer Time).

marines and gunfire. The vessel will In view of the enormous military This will be the only occasion dur be faster than H.MS. Nelson and contribution made by the Hongkong ing the Canadian tour that a speech Rodney and she is a sister ship of Government to the Imperial Govern- by His Majesty will be relayed out-King George V.

ment a fixed annual payment of

KULING CONDITIONS side the Dominion, although the de

Shanghai, Apr. zo. $8,000,000we believe that any form parture from Portsmouth and the

of compulsory military training which Sixty-one foreigners Including 40 arrival at Quebec of the Royal Party Runs in addition to the main would add to the existing burden Britons, 12 Americans, three Ger- will be broadcast, and eye witness mentor 10 14-inch guns. The would impose an intolerable strain on mans, four Swedes, one Swiss and 10 am.

carry aircraft.-Reuter accounts will be issued to Brilish will also

aur resources, leading to the complete one White Russian and' eight chil- 11steners three times a week by Mr. Bulletin.

starvation of social services already dren are safe at Kuling, according to PRESS PRAISE Richard Dimbleby of the B.B.C.

Paris, Apr. 20. emaelated by Government's lack of the spokesman of the Japanese nowa department, who will be pre-

funds.

| Army. sent during the whole of the tour-the reported British,decision to adopt The press unanimously welcomes

We believe that compulsory service The foreign. colony at Huling is Our Own Correspondent.

of A form which would obligate not subject to restrictions and conscription, declaring that Britain's efforts will go far towards persuading British citizens of this Colony to be members have expressed apprecia→ Lion of the treatment by Japanese the totalitarian States of the folly of prepared for any eventuality is a going to war.

necessity. But the cost attendant | [roops whose discipline the foreign- The Echo de Paris writes that the upon the "introduction of any sitchers admired, the Army spokesman decision is being followed by Aus system must not be borne by the sald.

Mrs, A. MacGregor, wife of the tralia

And South Africa, who sent Hongkong taxpayer. Our defence is

of the Shanghai an Imperial responsibility, as the Im- Superintendent keen and magnificent troops to the perial Government has partly ac-Telephone Company, died of heart French front in the great war, knowledged by muleting our Treasury failure at the General Hospital on

Le Petit Parisien considers Poland, Rumania and Greece will of something like $100,000,000 in May 22,-Domet interpret the British

since Contributions decision nt; Military

¡ a General Mulcahy is expected to logical complement of the promises beginning of the century.

PEACEFUL NEWS ITEM Forms can be obtained ask the Premier, Mr. de Valera, at of assistance. Soviet Russin and In the meantime, it is hardly to-day's meeting of the Dall whether Turkey will speed up

necessary to stress that it should be B.B.C. Announcer Changes at all Police Stations negotiations the Government of Elre has notilled for building a defence front in considered the Orst duty of every the British, German, Italian, French Eastern, Europe.

Briton residing in Hongkong—an and j

Crisis Tone! and Spanish Governments that Eire

woman to enrol In either Hong-

and Post Offices. in case of war would remain strictly the first day of a conflagration is in Hongkong Volunteer Nursing Delach- B.B.C. news announcers was broken kong Volunteer Defence Corps, the The well-known decorum of the neutral and whether Eire had de a position to send to the contentment or the various A.R.P. organisa- last night by the Daventry broad- manded from these Governments as the weight of armies she had in the surance that neither Irish territory last war, then the plans of the Cen-Hons. It is not to our credit that all caster, after he had read eriala ilems nor Irish waters would be used for tral Powers aro amashed. The these branches of defence are crying from all over the world,

balance is definitely established in loudly for recruits.

Neutrality Question

military purposen.

Dublin, Apr. 26.

Le Journal says that II. Britain 'on

GERMAN COMMENT.

It was officially again announced favour of the Western Powers and yesterday that the Pretiler would their allies, —Reuter -- leave by the President Harding for New York on Saturday, Mr. de Vhlern will open the Irish section_ot the New York world''èxhibition on May 14 and then visit a number of American cities/Tranz-Ocean.

Roms, Apr, 20, The reported British decision to adopt conscription-recorded in the newspapers without comments re

aro

the

Karded as a vain attempt to intimidate Germany. Doubta

expressed whether a soldier capable of handling modern arms can be trained in a few months and Britain is still con- Isidered 'as unrendy to enter the lists

as a land Power-Reuter,"

"And now we come to the most peaceful item of the whole broad- cast," he said.The Bournemouth fish dealers have decided not to soli

lat less than twopence pound"

As an afterthought, the announcer in a pure cheerful fone sald, "And bang goes my economy campalgi."

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