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WHITEAWAY'S

THE LUNAR ECLIPSE LITVINOFF RETIREMENT

THE MOON kept to the "ilmo-table" of last night's eclipse, and entered the earth's shadow punctually at 8.20 p.m.

A few minutes later-the obscuring shadow, crept over this bottom

left-hand Umb of the moon and it was entirely in the shadow at 11.11 p.m. and theoretically totally ecilused.

Hongkong, however, saw nothing of the eclipse although I became evident that something was afoot by the blackout.

Clouds completely obscured the moon during the entire period

of eclipse, and attempis to witness the proceedings failed.

A "Telegraph" reporter, assigned to "cover" the eclipse, writes:

"I didn't see the eclipse. Nobody saw the cellpse. But I don't think

it matters. All the Royal Observatory oflclats and astronomers know exactly what was happening, anyway!"

SHANCHAI CRISIS

JAPAN

PRESENTS DEMANDS

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TOKYO, May 1. PROPOSALS FOR drastic revision in the ad- ministrative structure of the International Settlement in Shanghai were presented yesterday to the Ambassa- dor of Great Britain and the United States by Mr. Sawada, vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs.

In the proposals Japan com- plaina inter alia, that the elec- tion system to the Shanghai Municipal Council was undemo- cratic.

le contended that the British monopolisel the important ofees; und tended to act in an "oligarchical"

manner.

Mr. Sawada udded that essential lund regulations must be brought up to date to meet new conditions, and the Municipal Council must be re- formed to represent more fairly the various interested nationalities, par- tlcularly must Japanese representa- tion be increased.

bre

Am-i Mr.

The British and Amerlenn bassadors

conveying Sawada's views to their governments.

-Reuter,

BOYCOTT

OF JAPAN Startling Action

By France

PARIS, May 3. The French Government to-day published decree banning all Japanese imports with the exception of silk and camphor.

The decree will become effective on May 10.-United Preak.

Roosevelt To Ignore Speech But Will Strengthen Ties With Britain

JOHN MARRYMORE

MOVIE THRILLER: PART VIII

SYNOPSIS: John Barrymore, Allyseven-year-old four times married actor, believes his fourth wife is Jealous of him. He is married to Elaine Berry, 22-year- old pouty-lipped co-ed who

hoped to succoed where three ollier women falted.

They quarrel, start Innumer- able-divorce proceedings,"patch" It up.

They chase each other across the countryside in efforts at reconciliation. Now read on- TO-DAY'S instalment of this thrilling serial comes as hut news from "United Press" correspondent, in New York.

to

Royal Jack to-day asked the New York Supreme Court give him a legal separation from his dark-eyed wife.

CREATES

..

MOSCOW, May 3.

A SENSATION has been created in diplomatic and political circles in London at reports that the Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, M. Maxim Litvinoff, has resigned.

The report is confirmed by the official. Tass News Agency, which reports that M. Litvinoff has been "released from his post as Foreign Commissar at his own request."

M. Litvinoff will be succeeded by M. V. M. Molotov, President of the Council of Peoples' Commissars.

"Full reasons for the change have not yet been explained," says the "Tass" report.

After the Bolsheviks gained power in 1917, Litvinoff be.. came their unofficial representative in England. One of the most interesting episodes in his career occurred when, a few months later, he was exchanged-almost as a hostage of war-- for Bruce Lockhart, the unofficial British representative in Mos- cow, whom the Bolsheviks had arrested.

When he returned to Moscow, Litvinoff was almost Immedinte- ly made Foreign Commissar, and has retained the post for over 20 years.

His wife was an English- woman, Ivy Law.-United Press.

No Information

Moscow. May 3. Authentic information regarding the reasons

and implications” of M. Litvinov's resignation Is at withheld.

SENSATION

M. LITVINOFF

NO INTERFERENCE BY BRITAIN

POLAND MASTER OF OWN DESTINY

LONDON, May 3.

BRITAIN STUDY

OF STRENGTH OF SOVIET MACHINE

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LONDON, May 3. THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT is studying detailed reports of Russia's military strength concurrently with the negotiations to include the Soviet in the anti- aggression bloc.

Such study is aimed, firtly, to

assure the British Government

that Russia is not over-rating PACTS FOR

itself when it insists that its

own wider proposals should prevail during the present

negotiations.

Secondly, 50 that the

Government may have an

answer

PEACE

British Britain Ready To Give Assurances

| ready to its mony doubting supporters regarding the value of Russia as on ally.

Thirdly, to use figures to persuade Poland and Bumānia to the necessity of including Russia's, mill- tory might in the anti-aggression

front.

Expedito Parlays

LONDON, May 8.

IN RESPONSE to Mr, Arthur Henderson's question in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Chamberlain said the British Government would be ready to

Meanwhile the belief is growing consider giving Germany “re- among political circles that a more ciprocal assurances

conducting

of

non-

expedite method of negotiations with Russia must be aggression. found to eliminate the cumbersome The Premier denied that Britain has adepted a policy of encircling

paper work.

n

Although the Cabinet meeting at Germany. 11 am. lo-day is expected to approve

Obviously

THE BRITISH Government will leave Poland present completely free hand in her dispute with Germany, and The announcement was made in will make no attempt to influence the Polish Govern- the following form in a Tass com munique:

ment's decision as to what is considered "vital Polish "The presidiuin of the supreme Soviet hus appointed the chairman of interests," according to the Diplomatic Correspondent

"Com- of the "Daily Telegraph.”—Trans-Ocean.

the Council of Commissars, M. Molotov, to be concurrently missar for Foreign Affairs, and has released M. Litvinov, at the latter's request, from his dulles."-Reuter.

EXPULSION MANIA

Germany Retaliates Against Britain

BERLIN, May 3. Meanwhile, Barrymore is seeking dent in Germany have received) SIX BRITISH subjects resi- refuge with his trainer, Ken Kelly, According to reports, he refuses to orders from the German Govern.

go back to Elaine on bent knees to promise be will be good, declaring the habits of a lifetime are not going to be subdued to the whims of 2 school-child,

"Great Lover"

Elaine only recently dropped her own divorce proceedings in which she alleged the middle-aged "great lover" of a number of things, including:

1.Inhuman conduct and extreme mental cruelly.

2. Calling her indecent, profane and opprobrious names;

3.-Threatening to kill or main her; and

WASHINGTON, May 3. 4.-Striking her at a party. ACCORDING TO authorita-} In her petition, Elaine asked for live quarters, President Roosc-temporary alimony-John is already velt's only reply to Herr Hitler's paying £170 a month to his third

wife, Dolores Costello speech will be a recommendation closed amounts to the other two of to Congress for a new Cash-and- $10,000. Carry Neutrality Law.

Martyrdom

and undis-

In the event of war, the projected incasure would make American arms when asked who was to be her next She dropped her air of martyrdom available to Britain and France, who Calaban. presumably would pay the necessary cash.

The President, it is stated, has decided against a rebuttal statement to Herr Hitler,

"Don't tell me life is made up of a series of those," she snapped.

In his counter-petition to-day, Jein seeks an

accounting of his

ment to leave,

The expulsions are direct reprisals for the expulsion of six Germans from Great Britain.

The British Embassy has been in- formed that all the expeiled Britons; must leave by May 24,

Those expelled are Mr. H. C. Greene, chief correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," a businessman, an engineer, a language teacher, and two directors of companies.

Further Threats

It is made clear that further "uri- Justifiable" expulsions by Britain. would be followed by further Ger man reprisals.

or

Government circles told the British Embassy that the expulsion of Mr. Greene implied no Imputation against his work as a correspondent, against the policy of the paper, but] / pulsion of the London correspondent was merely a reprisal for the ex

of the "National Zellung."-Reuter. Belgium Joins In

Brussels, May 3.

The Belgian Government has ex- $300,000 fortune held jointly, in his pelted a German journalist, who is Mr. and Elaine's names.

Also head of various Gurman ofganisations in the country.—Reuter;

"When He has coupled the names a Einine's parents in his sult, (To be continued) ·

A White House secretary, Stephen Early remarked: you get a situation that seems Tittle better balanced, why tip the scales."--Reuter,

Dafance Bill Signed

Washington, May 3.

President Roosevelt to-day signed

the $113,000,000 defence bill.

German Airmen Leave Taihoku

The total will be immediately available in appropriations and con- tract authorisations for. "critical" de- fence Isema for the army, sea and Junkers JU-52 monoplane piloted by TOKYO, May 4-The German coast defences, and feet expansions. Baron von Gablenz, director of the Meanwhile the naval committee of Lufthansa Aircraft Company, which the House of Representatives recom- stayed here overnight, hopped off at mended legislation to authorise, the 9.00 a.m. for Tokyo to cover the last expenditure of $0,000,000 for the con- stage of its flight from Berlin. ploto modernization of five battleships, The plane will reach Tokyo at 31

Reuter:

p.m/Domai,

Village Wiped Out In Fire

or

Stupid Radio. Hoax In Reich

"GERMAN TROOPS have occupied Danzig".

It looks startling enough, in print, but that hardly expresses the reactions of thousands of Germans in Berlin yesterday when they heard the announce- ment through their wireless Nets.

Immediately listeners rushed to the telephones and rang up Radio House for confirmation. but it was not forthcoming,

"It's a hoax", they were told by officials, who were Just as bewildered as the radio listeners as to how such a wireless piracy was effected.

POLAND'S MIGHT

WARSAW, May 3,

With a million troops magaed on the German frontier, Poland, to-day celebrated their Constitu- tion Day with elaborate parades

and manifestations of national unity.

answering

Germany's

stood that the reply will only be in German

the latest reply to Russle, it is under-reasonse, for denouncing the Anglo-

the form of further Instructions to Chamberlain declared that the British for his conversations with the Soviet Poland in case of attack were not in-

the British Ambassador in Moscow assurances for

Foreign Minister.

Cabinet Discussion

London, May 3. It is understood that the position of the Anglo-Soviet negotiations was alscussed at to-day's Cabinet_meet Ing.

No

Naval Agreement, Mr.

the protection of consistent with the naval accord- United Preas,

German Offer

BERLIN, May 3. It has been learned from reliable sources that Germany has offered mutual non-aggression

pacts British reply to the Soviet proposals Esthonia

lo Instructions regarding the Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, have so far been sent to the British aiming at neutralising Germany's and Latvia, opparently Ambassador in Moscow,

entire northern flank in the event of It has been officially announced that Germany has agreed to Sweden PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.

It is understood that exchanges of views regarding the negotiations are at present taking place with the

Crowds along the parade route French Government—Reuter. ** strouted "Long Live Poland! Down With Aggressors!"

Festivities in the Corridor were especially tense. At Gdynia, the port which almost adjoins Danzig, soldiers and the crowd shouted "We ΒΙΟ defending Poland's access 10 the sea with blood."-United Press.

Rothermore's Warning

London, May 4. Poland's attitude regarding Danzig is regarded here half anxiously, half| admiringly. was a

According to the "Trans- Occan"

reper, there temporary fall in the Berlin programme during Wednesday morning, when, without furibor preamble, a voice was heard to

that announce in German

at 10.35 German iroops had ocoupled the free city of Banzig. The voice added that further detalls would follow, but none

vere forthcoming.

The Interpellation was up- parently achieved by a secret wireless station which the authorities are now feverishly trying to lezek down.

"Mysterious" Fleet Near Japanese Report

The British hold the view that Poland is well able to judge its own vital interests in the matter of Danzig and the Corridor..

Counter-Proposals LONDON, May 3--The British Cabinet has decided to send counter-propomis to Moscow, de- signed to bring Ruscia into the non-aggression pact дл 50011 для France has approved the Brliishi reply.

The British proposal Includes certain reservations on mutual defence.-United Press.

Another Car

Stolen

Yet another case of ear-theft from Hongkong streets has been reported

The Polish Foreign Minister is to the police. considered to have a "cool hend.",

It Involves the bar of a Member of hence li is foresech trit his statement the Legislative Council and pro-

on Friday, while being firm and minent Hongkong tulpan, Hon, Mr. S. resolute, will be conciliatory.

H. Dodwell. The

press generally deprecates the Mr. Dodwell's car was parked out- reports that Poland will demand the side the Hongkong Club last night, of Danzig, but Lord and was stolen some ime between 11 protectorate nothermere in to-day's "Daily Mail" p.m. and 11.30 p.m.

and "Dally Sketch" editorially warns A police search was immediately Poland against "exaggerated claims" instituted and the car was later re- and a "truculent attitude."—United | covered in Connaught Road, west of Press

the Harbour Office.

Relations Worsen

BERLIN, May 9--Polish-German relations are worse,

Today's Berlin press strongly warned, Warsaw`against rejecting Hiller's demands-United Press.

Men Rolained With Colours WARSAW, May 3.-A decree by the the Pollah State President dated April

20 was made known to-day.

The petrol tank was drained.·.

In The Commons

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CHINA PROMINENT IN SERIES OF QUESTIONS

LONDON, May 3.—Sir Arnold Wilson asked in the House of Commons to-day whether the Chinese Government was building a rallway to the Sino-Burmese frontler; and whether the Under- Secretary for Burma could give an assurance that no railway construction in Burma was contemplated, to connect with the Chinese railway, and that no such project would be entertained without the fullest previous public enquiry, and the assent of the Burmese Parliament..

TOKYO, May 4, The "Asahi Shimbun" reports that a

mysterious ficet com- prising submarines and mine- layers passed through Suez It is coming into force immediately, and prolongs the duration of service Canal on April 11 and left Colom-of officers, who have been pensioned bo at the end of April en route or, who have retired an leave. Ohil- to the Far East,

ratory service in manoeuvres is now TOKYO, May 4-Over 110 houses, According to the paper, the war-extended from four weeks in two representing 05 per cent, of the ships, apparently of the Soviet Union, troyed up to 0.30 o'clock last night in few days and will then proceed to entire village, were completely des- are expected at Singapore in the next.

disastrous fire which broice out at Vladivostok-Domel.

LONDON, May 3-British acknow- Harhigami, in Aomori Prefecture

Colonel H. H. Muirhead said ho had system had been, contepiplated from It is possiblo that. the northern tip of Japan proper.

the mysterious ledgement of the German noto ter zeen reports that the Chinese Govern-time to time on many occasions dur- feet" may be four Soviel vessels-aminating the Anglo-German naval ment had already begun preliminary ing the last 40 years... destroyer, a submarine and two mine- treaty was sent to Darlin Vesterday, work for a railway from KunmingHe assured Bir Arcold. Wilson that All efforts were being made to put layers expected at Manilo to and it la expected that the Govern- towards the Burma frontier. The nothing would be done in Burma the raging flumes under control-morrow from an unknown destina-mont's observation. whil

follow project of a Chinese railway con- without due consultation with all the Domei.

tion. They, may come to Hongkong. I shortly-Reuter,

Lpecting, with, the Burmese railway]: PLEASE Turn To Paxe 4.

successive years to, ten Trans-Ocean.

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weeks,