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WHAT BRITAIN REALLY WANTS
84 Per Cent Vote For Closer Friend- ship With Soviet Russia.
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The Institute asked a représentative cross section of the public this question:
"Would you like to see Great Britain and Soviet Russia being more friendly to each other?".
.
84% said 7% said
Of the total of those ques- that enabled the Tories to win tioned:
the 1924 general election with the Zinoviev, latter and led to the Arcos raid, and the subse- 9% sald..... No opinion. relations with the Soviet in quent severance of diplomatic
opinion. 1927..
Yes. No.
The big majority in favour of friendship with Russia sug Neville Chamberlain, in an ef As recently as Munich, Mr. gests that, 22
years after the Russian Revolution, the fort to please Hitler, bowed to bogey of the Soviet menace to the bogoy and continued studi- the British Empire is practic- ously to cold-shoulder the So- ********* | ally dead.
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Kulangsu
KULANGSU, the International Set- tlement near Amoy which is the scene of the latest Japanese altempt to interfere with foreign jurisdic- tion, is a somewhat remarkable place, insofar as no mention appears to be made of it in any of the twen-. tieth century treaties. concluded by China with western Powers,
It is mentioned only once in all the treaties concluded by China, and that is in the Treaty of Nanking, which, in 1842, concluded the Sino- British War and, incidentally, "gave Hongkong to the British. In this treaty there 18 the clause that British troops shall remain in Ku- langst until such time as arrange- ments are made for the opening of the ports of China to British mer- chants.
It is incorreci to believe that Kulangsu is an International. Seitle- ment by treaty with any foreign Powers. The history of the Settle- ment began during the Boxer up- rising in 1000, The American consul at. Amoy at that. Umo-was-Mr.-A. Burlingame Johnson, who is still be- lieved to be Hving In Pasadena. California. On his own initiative Mr. Jolinson withdrew from the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Amoy, against the account of the United States Government, sumcient funds to pay the salaries of local Chinese troops who were on the point) of mutiny. Under great hazards and the cover of night, Mr. Johnson per- | sonally went with the money to the Amoy headquarters, paid the troops, and persuaded them to remain truc to their trust of preserving peace and order within the city.
A few days previously the Japan- ese had landed their marine forces
on Amoy Island for the presumed purpose of securing peace and order
BOGEY THAT WON
AN ELECTION
It was that bogey-cherished
viet.
But, since the unconcealable cracks began to appear in the appeasement policy, it is signi-
so long by the ruling classce has been adopted by the Govern
ficant that a more friendly tone
Who's An Haligonian?
ment to Russia.
even
Mr. Chamberlain has attended a reception at the Soviet Embassy, Mr. R. S. Hud- Яan (Secretary for Overscas Trade) has permitted himself to
be photographed with his arm
A year-old battle still
goes on
from SYBIL VINCENT
who is writing about the fight for oil in which Great Britain and the United States have been vitally concerned. MEXICO CITY WH
WHY suddenly an article from Because it is just since the great British and American oil in dustry here was expropri- ated by the Mexican Government.
hour and a half fast. This leads to confusion. Often the conservative and extremely religious Indians re- fuse to get up in the dark, but stick instead of the Hora Oficial. to the Hora de Dios (lmo of God)
SO popular has the I.Q. (In-
telligence Quotient) test round the Soviet Ambassador's become in American newspa-neck before leaving on his trade pers that editors are at their mission to Moscow, and the wits' end to devise new men- Prime Minister's latest assur-Mexico? tal posere--not too difficult, ance is that there are now no yet not too elementary. "ideological impediments" be- * year
tween outselves and the Soviet.
4
Almost every journal in U.S.A. to-day features memory test or a "What Do You Know?" general know- ledge column.
High spot of this kind of brain teaser is the question- naire which acts as a psycho- logical probe, testing the competitor in such things as his loves, hates, phobias, dis- position, character, etc.
on
OPPOSITION'S
94 PER CENT. VOTE
As one would expect, the British Institute's survey shows that supporters of the Oppoai- tion parties are most anxious for friendly relations with Russia. Ninety-four per cent. of them voted for more friendly relations.
You remember what a sensation thero was at the time. Well, the dispute stili goes on, is still the all- Important question in Mexico just QS it is among all your British Gnanciers and Investors interested in oli,
Mexico City is, in fact, a strange mixture of modern American town and overgrown Indian village.
Walk a few blocks from the sky- scrapers in the Avenida Juarez and you are among rows of huts which might have been there before Cortes arrived,
Sombreros and Sarapes
IN the bustest streets men in sombreros and sarapes and women with hair hanging down Simple mental tests
their backs squat beside the road- But the vote of Government everyday subjects are still the supporters, at 88 per cent., is downwards, has a different theory kerb. Traffle thunders by, but they Everyone here, from high officials way displaying their goods on the most popular. Typical exam-extremely high. ple from current issue of
as to the outcome of the negotia might be in a village market-place. "Commentator": If a native Nor is there any marked dif- tions between the companies and
Everywhere also are traces of of Manchester is a Mancuni-ference in the views of the dif- the Mexican Government.
Spanish colonial days. An exqui- an, how are the inhabitants ferent income groups of the Many are confident that General hind a row, of shops, a gem of a site filed patio will be hidden be-- of the following places des- population. Even those of the Cardenas, the President, will agree sixteenth-century house or church be cribed? Fifty per cent. score higher income level returned a to compromise and that the pro-wedged in among huge office build- is average, over eighty excel- vote of 79 per cent., which is turned to the British and American-This mixture of modern and pri
perties will not, in, theory, be re- Ings. only 8 per cent. lower than that interests, although
-lent,
1. Chicago
2. Paris
J. Oxford
4. DAL
3. Liverpool
0. Lombardy
7. Naples
3. The Philippines
9. Mlanders
10. Florence
3). The Levant
12. Teru
23. Madra
14, Denmark 18. Afghanistan 16. tiany 17. New Jersey 18. Punjab 19. TYADEVAR 20. Halifax 21. Genos
7. Asia 23. Moscow 24. Normandy 23. Wyoming
Answers to the page 1.
are...
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20. Wales
27. Iraq.
2. Isle of Man
29. Dublin
30. Savoy
31. Ulah
32. Damascu
3 New Zealand
33. Detralt
3. Cambridgo
30: Cryion
37. Cyprus
2. Aberdeen 37. Lebanon 40, Madagascar 41, Kirghiz 42. Colorado 43. Ohlo
44. Cairo
49. Madras
48. Tuledo
47. Alsace
40, Senegal
49. Gascony
59, Mars
above appear on
oil,
they would
returned by the poorest section.mandge the wells and market the mitive Indian with a touch of old.
Spain makes up the life of the city. And further, those questioned
The most modern offices and shops. Others are equally certain that shut from 1 until 4 punt for the were very definite In their views, Cardenas
would rather see the alesto. But The percentage of those who country go bankrupt than let the sacred Spanish tradition no Mexl- Although this is a expressed "No opinion" never companies In again.
con dreams of taking a hop, rose higher than 12.
Cardenas the Idealist
Northemers may had the mid- day sun oppressive, but to Mexicans, LL important in the dis- used to the tropical, coast, Mexico ALL
pute is the President's City is the Tierra Fria, (cold diam personality. Cardenas is a new type so they just spend three hours over trict) where a siesta is unnecessary. in Mexican politics fanatis, an who called themselves revolution- Even by comparison with other idealist Other. Mexican politicians, tunch. arles, have always been willing to Latin races the Mexicans Jack my flirt with capitalisis to feather their sense of time. For an appointment own nests. But even those who to be kept within an hour, however have suffered most through Car important the business, is something denas's acts and most deplore his remarkable. A Mexican crowd ap-
Spontaneous comments by members of the public ques- tioned reflect the hopes of the majority who want to see Bri- tain, and Russia more friendly and the fears of the small minority.
"BETTER FOR
TRADE AND PEACE"
Many people made such marks as:
re-polley do not doubt his sincerity.
"Yes, it is our only chance to keep Germany back."
pears the best tempered in the Members of his family may have world. They never argue or ex taken advantage of his position, but change blows annoyed they sim- there has never been a breath of ply draw guns or knives and use scandal against the President's per- them right away.
integrity-something unique'
in Mexico.
"The only way to atop Hit-conn ler is a strong allianco bc- tween Russia, France and England."
"Better for trado and peace."
"Such friendship is long overdue."
The country undoubtedly has suf-
Kissing in Public Now
fered as a result of the all expro- COMPARED with those of
in the city. However, it was generally Live Chinese bodies, were added in thought they were planning to take
1036. advantage of any excuse to seize As can be seen, the position Amoy. Fortunately, the excuse did created by the Japanese demands haa not arise, for the Chinese troops the manner in which Kulangsu was not been rendered less difficult, by
Latin-American priation 'last year. The peso restored order and, in due course, the founded. As in other International
lost a third of its value, and the have a great deal of freedom. The
has countries, Mexican girls nowadays. Japanese withdrew, The money ad-Settlements in China, Japanese troops
cost of living has risen....
duenna still exists, but she is more vanced by the American consul was have a legitimate right to hand to
While the subsequently refunded by the Chin-Kutangsu, and Japanese residenta
Mexican Government a matter of form and easily shaken have been working the expropriated i off. "Apparently the Government ese Government and the Consul con- sidered the matter closed.
new freedom. Re- legitimately entitled to repre-
The minority opinion is re- properties fairly successfully, they encourage this
connot afford to prospect and drill sently, a regulation forbidding kiss- Months later Mr. Johnson received
its Council, There,flected in such comments as:
on anything like the gigantic scale ingin public was Trovoked: Em- from the Chinese Government
however, the Japanese rights, if only "No, Russia is not to be which the companies did. When braces, are now permitted, provided.
"TO through usage, end. gestion that he accept Kulangeu on house-to-house scorch,
conduct
trusted."
the present all wells dry up there they are not unseemly, behalt
to detain of the United States Govern Chinese subjects residing on
"They would only try to
will be far fewer new wells to take The senoritas the ment
still reserve their As an emolument for the Island,
their place. and to valuable services which
picket the wharves force their ideas on us.""
most elegant outäts for the bull he had and waterfront (as has been done)
But those nearest the President Oght. Polo, boxing, baseball, and: rendered. When the matter was re- is an usurpation of the authority of
The big majority expression declare that those facts may not football have become increasingly ferred to Washington, it courteously declined the United the Council. Although serious, these of friendliness to Soviet Russia influence Cardenasa Tarascan In- popular, but with every class: the
dian with all the reckless disregard forco still reigns supremo, ".. are minor violations of the rights of is, to some extent, supported by of consequences typical of his race. States Government.
the residents of Kulangsu compared the results of two previous ques- when roused.
The huge bull ring, larger than any In 1902, however, anal arrange with the demands made by the
In Spain, is crowded every Sunday.. ments
were completed with the for- Japanese, which call for the resignations put by the British Insti-
Apart from the oil industry, other And, even if the bulls are poor, «. eign Powers represented at. Amoy tion of the British Chairman and tute of Public Oplilon.
British concerns in Mexico are all ull "Oght
never dullin for the International Settlement as British chief of Police and the pack-
a sug-
at present constituted. In January, ing of the Council with enough In December 59 per cent. of going through a dlmcult time. In Mexico City. Should the crowd feel spite of attempts to squeeze them that they are not getting their 1003, B-Municipal Council Was Japanese manbers to establish pre- those questioned said that if out by Impossible wage demands honey's worth they start fres all elected, and it began to function four dominant Japanese control.
there was a war between Russia and taxes they are holding on in the over the arena. S months later. A
It is unlikely that the Japanese atid Germany they would prefer office is up in July next year thero dor puts up a really good show, not bellef that when Cardenas's termi of On the other hand, when a mata- Because British Interests in Amay demands will be acceded to. Future to see Russia win, as against will be a swing to the Right have been predominant, the Muni-developments will show whether 10 per cent, who wanted to see
enly do the men throw their hats cipal Co
Council of Kulangsu hins largely these demands were made indepen-
After all, the next most impor- and sticks into the ring but the wo comprised Brith members the dently by the Japanese Commander- Germany win and 31 per cent. tant question In Mexico City is men do the same with their furs. Chairmanship being en
British per In-Chief in Amoy or whether they who expressed "No opinion." whether the capital will shortly be These are later returned, ie, quisite since the Settlement was had the connivance and authority of In January 63 per cent, of Past Scar's drought, the supply of Recently, in the famous Corrida
plunged into darkness. Owing to founded in 1903, Membership of the the Japanese Government, Council, how
however, hins by no means
It is certain that any accession, to thoar questioned expressed power has already fallen low, and de Covadonga, the great Armillitaj beca confined to Britons, as witness the demanda would be suficient pre- sympathy for Communism, as it is feared it will not last until the performed the unequalled feat of the fact that at the present time cedent for the Japanese to present opposed to 21 per cent who next rainy season, due at the mid killing eight bulls. Enthusiasts in there are two Japanese (onsofiafmilar demands vin. Shonghal..“Thó
of May. 1 whom la vice-Chairman and an sluation at Kulangau, then, beare voted for Fascism and 18 pero conomise on electricity in the dered sult, which had cost £200, into..
and the crowd were so delighted that they tore his magnificently embrol- American pember, Thru Clincic watching. It may have far-reaching cent, who expressddNo
evening Cardenas has put the clock shreds in an attempt to capture a mambers, wominated by reprosehla-
opinion."
forward so that the city is now an piece as a souvenir,
CONSEQUENCES,"
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