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DRAMATIST COMMITS SUICIDE

German Playwright Victim Of Progrom

New York, May 22, The Metropolitan Police to-day reported that Ernst Toller, the re volutionary playwright, whom the Nazis deported from Germany, hang- Inst ed himself in his hotel suite night-United Press.

Ernst Toller, the German drama- tlat, was born schr Bromberg in 1803, the son of a well-to-do Jewish business man. He was studying at Grenoble when the war broke out, but at once joined a Bavarian feld arullery unit ns n volunteer and then tried to transfer to more dun- gerous service in the infantry, but was snubbed by his officers and his enthusiasm soon gave place to strong feeling against war and mill

tarism.

In the second year of the War he was invalided oui and studied at Munich and Heidelberg where he over the took part in the conflict pacifist Forster-n fact which involv

Returning to ed him in trouble. Munich, he attached himself to Kurt Elsner and the proletarian movement and took part in demonstrations so that in 1917 he was charged with of the On the outbreak treason. revolution he placed himself at the disposal of Elsner, but refused the post of People's Commissary

Japan And Military Alliance

Big Pressure By Tokyo Press

Tokyo, May 23.

are united Japanse nowopapers In urging the necessity of strengthen- anti-Comintern tripartite ing the pact

"Japon cannot remain indifferent to the conclusion of a military al- lance between Germany and Italy," It is the Chugal Shopyo, declares. Japan that

combating is actually Comintern activities while it is the China Affair in which the Comintern makes Its most insidious activities that have ever been witnessed,

Referring to Saturday's decision on Japan's fundamental polley toward the European situation, the Yominur! Shimbun says that it is designed to proceed along the line of the Italo- German alliance in conformity with Japan's fixed polley to strengthen the anti-Comintern pact.

Wednesday,

British Cabinet

The

And Alliance

London, May 23. Cabinet will hold special meeting this morning in order to clear off domestlo bust-

that TICKE

Wednesday's Cabinet meeting may be devoted to consideration of the Anglo- Boviet negotiations.

Among Important business discussed to-day was the bill for establishing a Ministry of Supply, although the measure will not come before the House of Commons until June,

WHE return Lord Hallax from Genova Lo aftenu to- morrow's mecting and present a report on his conversations with the French Ministers and M. Maisky-Reuter.

Empire Day Message

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

"Geographically, Japan's position 13 different from the positions of Germany and Italy, but all of the

A special Empire Day message are Inspired by the three Powers common aspirations to suppress the from Viscount Bledisloe, r.C., c.C.M.C., Comintern activities, shake off the K., President of the Empire Day restrictions of the Versailles Treaty Movement, has been issued to the

a new order of the British Commonwealth of Nations. and construct world so as to contribute toward the welfare of mankind."

The Nicht Nicht Shimbun Boys that the Anglo-French policy of en- circlement against Germany, pursued at the risk of the bolshevisation of the world and the confusion of an international settlement, is respon sible for the conclusion of the mill tary allunce between Germany and Italy. The treaty of friendship and alliance concluded between Germany inost perfect offensive and defensive Only after the murder of Elsner alliance in the annals of the world,

-Domet,

or

Viscount Bledisloe's message is as follows:

Jewish Protest

At Geneva

Geneva, May 23. The chief delegate of the Jewish of Nations, Agency to the Lengue Dr. Goldmana, issued a statement yesterday

in which it was stated that British polley in Palestine as indicated by the White Paper was devoid of any legal foundation and was in contradiction with Inter- of this Realisation national law, rolley would be equivalent in prac- tlce to abandonment of the British mandate.

The statement went on to say that to combat the Jews were resolved British policy with all the means at their disposal. The Jews could not recognise the British Government's sight to artifically limit Jewish im- migration into Palestine during the next five years and at the termina- tion of that period prevent 10 tirely. The Jewish Agency would continue its efforts to facilitate the entry of the greatest possible num- ber of Jews and would resolutely oppose any attempt to exclude Jews from any part of Palestine,

"Once more, as President of the Empire Day Movement, I send you worm greetings, coupled with thesistance earnest hope that the flame of loyalty to the Crown and of patriotic devotion to or world-wide Empire burns as brightly as ever in your hearts and

lives.

May 24, 1939.

Earthquakes Cease

Manila, May 23,

The Governor of Batanga, Benior Vicente Caedo, to-day visited Verde Island.

that the

Ho has reported earthquakes have virtually ceased and the Inhabitants are

their returning to United Preis,

homes.

North China COLLAR ATTACHED Yen Failure SHIRTS

Is Denied

في

In regard to the currency policy in North China Mr. T. Oda, acting Ja-: panese Consul-Genernt in Hongkong, yesterday issued the following state- ment:

"There

are rumours prevailing lately, of which Tientsin end Peking pre said to be the source of origin, in respect to the currency polley in: North China. These rumours allege that the present currency policy in North China is a total failure, that the Federal Reserve note has heavily

n result of declined with n

withering foreign trade, and that, accordingly, hus been devaluated to a the note level of 8d. These rumours, however, are completely groundless; they are nothing but a

sel a false propaganda afloat for a certain ulterior purpose.

The Federal Reserve notes are in smooth circulation in the Japanese occupied areas; no impediment in being found it. The fact that the present note circulation has come to exceed 220,000,000 national currency, eloquently tells the situation. the

As for the new Institutions to be frented by the British Government in order to prepare the way for the independence of Palestine, the state- ment asserted that the Jewish populn- tion would have nothing to do with them and that the legislative mea Pires enacted by such institutions would not be respected by the Jews. The statement expressed the con- viction that the new British policy in Palestine would be a failure and of the Jewish population, be defeated by the unwavering re- which formed one-third of the total number of inhabitants of Palestine and could, moreover, count on

In the foreign tradem on the one support of world Jewry.

the hand,

exportation of twelve It concluded by saying that Jewish kinds of commodities on the basis of opposition to the policy as laid down

and the trade is reaching a fairly terpreted as inspired by hostility to the British nation. It was directed large amount

The last month-end saw a tempor- solely against the policy of the pre-ary soaring of the old Chinese legal sent British Government which was tender. This, however, disapproved by large section of tributable to very intricated cause, British public opinion.-Trans-Ocean. | such as n run on the old legal tender, Onancial circumstances of foreign banks, and speculation. Especially

chairman of the Central Revolution- and Italy forms the strongest and that which should animate to-day all in the White Paper must not be in- 15. 2d is going on quite satisfactorily.

my Council.

AB

did he begin to play a part. second chairman of the National Counell he became one of the heads of the Suviet Republic, but moderation

earned him soon

his thin the

hute of the extremists, le tore up arrest warrants, prevented death sentences and opposed the arming of murder of the proletariat and the hostages,

could not control but

Later the movement.

as command- ant of the Red army at Dachau he The excesses. Government

eventually found his hiding place. He was tried and and sentenced to five years imprison- ment for high treasure. That he was not shot was due to the interven- of well-known people of all tion rations,

strove to

At Niederschonefeld where he was umprisoned swallows built outside the windows of his cel} and he wrote "The Book of the Swallows.' The governor confiscated the manus- cript, but he had another copy which was smuggled out and duly publish- ed. When his gaoler heard of this, he gave Toller a chance to escape in order that he might be "shot dur- ing flight," but this scheme of re- the order Wax venge failed, and Fiven to destroy all the swallows nests on the building.

Toller wrote several plays in pri Ron, "Die Wandlug," "Manse Mensch

"Maschinen-Sturmer," and

dealing with the Luddite riots in England, It was first given by the Stage": Society in London. In 1923 appear- ed "Der Deutsche Hinkemana,' epilogue to the war und the revolu tion with drawings by George Gross, and "Wotan Unbound," and in 1925

the

More Danzig Incidents

Danzig, May 23.

It is reported that several demon- strations have recurred in several towns in the Danzig oren as a result of Sunday's incidents.

this

Was

ht-

was due to the fact that a damagogy of so-called "April Often- alve" being developing favourably to the Chinese side had induced a num- ber of Chinese people to get rid of the Federal Reserve notes.

In short, the currency policy in North China is making quite a smooth progress."

YEN RALLIES

"The Spirit of Service is, above all, those who belong to our British Com monwealth of Nations and wals and proud of its traditions, its ideals and is incomparable mission upon Earth, NO TIME FOR DELAY Such service includes the service of God, the service of the State, and the Tokyo, May 23. Japan must by all means conclude service of our fellow-men, particular- military alliance with Germany ly those of every race, colour and creed who share our Imperial and Italy to cope with the store. heritage.

Our British peoples are In the Far East, according to Mr. Selgo Nakano, staunch advocate of generously endowed with the price- less benefits of freedom, just laws and Totalitarianism and former lender of

the mutual confidence which flows the Tohokal, the reactionary political

But **** from. unfettered Democracy. party which he dissolved some time o

commensurate with our privileges is go

the greatness of our responsibilities, This lo no time to discuss what to Upon the courageous shouldering of do, but we must take action accord those responsibilities depend ing to our conviction without being solidarity and integrity of the British afrald

Shanghal, May 23. of others' feelings.

Empire, and with it the future peace Nakano recalled that since the and prosperity of the world. Con-

The yen rallied in terms of Chin- Mr.

Danzig Germans are said to have outbreak of the Manchurian incident fronted with international enmities gathered outside the Customs bulid- ese national currency this afternoon, In 1931. the major Powers have and misunderstandings and wide-ing at Picekel, loudly denouncing and at 3.30 pm, was quoted in the unofficial open market at 91.5 cents. branded Japan an aggressor nation sprend human tribulation and unrest, the Poles. and have altempted by every means let us remain true to our traditions It is also reported that Nazi Storm-Router, to interfere with the Empire's cause and ideals, prepared to follow, with Troopers broke the windows of the In the East.

undaunted courage, the path of duty, Customa building, while there have "When we think of the attitude wherever it may lead. Never have been many demonstrations in other shown in the past by these nations the various parts of the Empire been parts of the area-United Press.

closely and compare them with the friendly more

linked in

soild support given by the Reich and Italy, affection,

in their why should we hesitate at this sympathies or more mutually trustful In concluding a military than they are to-day, and the whole human family have derived benefit from their friendly co-operation.

"Let us above all hold fast to the anchorage of truth and righteousness. Let us each and all, young and old, this Empire Day, in face of a lend- ency in many lands to accept a ower standard of faith and conduct than that which has hitherto guided the clvilised world, bravely resolve to remain steadfastly loyal to the faith of our fathers and to those high principics upon which the British Empire has been built up, and with

moment allfonce?"

"In a sense, it is a struggle between the have nations and the have not Nations-Domet.

Kiddies Cheer

The King

Toronto, May 23.

more

fraternal

a puppet play. His dramas are The Royal train left this evening out which it cannot endure. To be given much oftener in England than slightly late owing to Their Majes-rue Imperialists we must maintain in Germany: they have been trans-ties insisting that the cars drive unshaken our faith in God, in the 'lated into English and Japanese, slowly to the station to enable the Empire and in ourselves."

His comedy "Hullo, We're Alive" wis produced in Berlin in 1917. His work for the stage is permeat-

ed with the revolutionary spirit and is often harsh and satirical, but with Bashes of grim humour.

Sent to Ellis Island

When Toller visited the United States in 1029. he was not allow-i ed to land, but was ordered to re- main on board the steamer and was The later 'taken to Ellis Island, ban was supposed to be due to his alleged revolutionary activities and Communist views.

"Why dig into my past?" he commented, "All men are now Radicals.

I have written ten plays that have been translated Into all the languages of modern culture and I have forsworn the political assoclutions brought up against me.”

thousands of children lining the route to have a good view.

Their Majesties slept on the mov- ing train for the first time, the sche dule not permitting an overnight hult-Reuicr,

KING SEES CANADA'S DERBY

Toronto, May 23. Their Majesties spent last night in a moving train which only halted to day at lunch time,

After the ceremonies at the pro-

BLEDIALDE.

London, May 24, 1930.

SOCIETY GREETINGS

Sir Henry Pollock has received the following message from Mr. Archer Cusi, Secretory of the Royal Empire Society, with which is nasociated the Empire Day Movement:

"The Chairman and Counell of the Royal Empire Society send most cordial Empire Day Greetings to

the world.

LEAGUE'S DECISION

Geneva, May 23.

has decided The League Council there will be no change in the rela tlons between the League and Danzig.

to

The League-High Commissioner- has been instructed to return Danzig to make known the present situation to the Senate.-Reuter Bul- tetin.

4

Split Within Chinese Peace Group

Shelikt, May 23, Followers of Wang Ching-wel are aid to have split on the issue of his new political activity. Some of his South China prefer adherents in Wang to remain in retirement or go back to the National Government. They will desert him if he takes up

politicalported

new n

to have left

POLISH PRESS SHARPER

Warsaw, May 23. The press to-day adopts a sidepen- ed tone against the Nazis and de- mands an inquiry into Sunday's in Hanoi for Shanghal, where he may eldent. It also demands the Danzig take a sensational step in order to Senate guarantee the safety of Follsh continue his political livelihood. A oficials and Inhabitants-United Chungking report says that he is staying in the French Concession in order to

to preserve his integrity. Puppet organisations in Canton, Fatshan, Samshul, Kongmoon even Hainan have expressed their for the peace plan of Wang!

Press.

INCIDENT CLOSED

and

Warsaw, May 22, A spokesman of the Follsh Govern- ment to-day told the Press that the sup have issued circular telegrams| Danzig incident is considered to be liquidated. United Press.

HONGKONG REFUGEES

in support of his move. In the eyes of the Kuomintang, all such moves are inspired by the Japanese. The a joint manifesto by latest activity is the Peace Preservation Commissions Kongmoon arca backing Japanese reports from Tokyo and

members of the Society throughout Camp at Fanling North Wa

Closed on May 16 Talhouku ore giving wide pubilcity

The

vincial Parliament Building, Their Majesties attended the Woodbine "The British Empire is the greatest race track and saw the King's Race, bulwark for peace and freedom in which in the Canadian Derby, Is the world to-day, and the ideals for

numbers of refugees and Majesty presented the trophy to the which the Royal Empire Society destitutes accommodated in Govern- winning jockey-Reuter Bulletin. stands, and for which it works are ment camps in urban and rural areas

of greater importance than ever be inre given officially as follows: WHITE HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT |fore."

Washington, May 23. Mrs. Roosevelt has announced that

the

to the views and policies of Wong and this gives the impression that the want peace and desire. Japanese Wang to do somelling. Wang's Inst manifesto declared that he worked In urban areas, civilians-King's only for peace and denied any co- Park 1,522 for the week ending May operation with the Japanese.

In Chinese political circles, the 20, as compared with 1,805 on Muy 13; Matnuchung 1,057 as compared view is held that the Japan uns Kwangtung. with 1,055, and North Point 1,673 as facing difficulties in

In Kiangsl, upch and Shansi, In urban areas, soldiers-In Lai-Kwangtung, the only Japanese Initia compared with 1,693, chikok Hospital (Upper Ward) 12 on tive is to keep on bombing towns in May 20, as compared with 14 on the interior and shelling the coastal on ports. This is Interpretated that the A talking film, entitled "Lubrica-May 13, and Matauchung 707 tion of the Petrol Engine,"

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-FIRST LUNCHEON Sino-American Cultural Institute Meeting-

An exumination in home nursing The first luncheon meeting of the was held at Kowloon Hospital on Chinese-American Institute of May 22. The medical examiners Cultural Relations will be held at

were Drs. A. Sydenham and L. J.

shown to Rotarians at their weekly | 13 ~ 20 as compared with 702 on May Japanese is desirous to manoeuvre |

In rural areas-At Kam Tin 4,099 out in view of the uncertainties Results of Examination In They were furnished with an arrest-DANISH REFERENDUM min at the Hongkong Hotel yester-on May 20, un compared with 4,131 Europe Spectat.

The meeting was well attended and on May 13;

Interesting. May 20 as the Alm proved very Fifty other prominent writers

Views of half sections of practically camp at Faniing, North, was teachers and several hundreds of

every part of the motor-car engine, | » others, described as Communists,

together with a running commentary closed on May 10. On May 13 it had were arrested in Berlin on the same

A referendum concerning revision on the function of oil on the various accommodated 564 refugees,

The total for May 20 was 9,027, us The circumstances of the night. arrests," he said later, "often with of the Danish constitution began parts, provided a clear insight into

tho manner in which present day compared with 10,698 on May 13. the photograph and the handwriting throughout the country this morning

motor cara... are able to travel at: all prepared, of course, suggest and will be terminated in the even-

amazing speeds. pre-arranged and long-planned ❘ing.

The contrast Two questions at issue are the re-

the perfect between signal. As they were not able to arrest me, they arrested my seere-duction of franchise age from 25 to automatic lubrication of the present : bygone I was deprived of my Ger- 23 years, and abolition of the Land-day and the hand pumps of

age, when absentmindedness ended

Lisbon, May 29, man citizenship My money was sting or Senate.

The Premier reiterated Portugal' Every-

The total number of persons of many an excursion in despair, WOB confiscated in the banks.

traditional relationship with Betain thing was taken from my nat-my both sexes possessing the franchise clearly demonstrated,

(photo-is stated to be 2,173,420. and in

Mr. B. S. Lawrence proposed a before the National Aspetably 16 books, my little souveniera graphs and the like); my manuscript order to effect a change of the convale of thanks to Mr. Ilsley, dye praised the worldron the n. D. Walker (Chairman) fritish miltary mission which rea At present welcomed the and shirts. Even another flat, where must signify, approval.

was not living, but had some the change is favoured by both Glav Mr. Hoffmeister (Canton); Mr. thag the contacts established will be clothes stored was ralded and the emment Parties, Nationalists and Supan Sombat (Bangkok) Messrs. further strengthened, clothes Impounded,"

Radicals, as well as the majority of Li Chuck chung Chuk-ial, LamA Portuguese naval mission will ****Then after his arrival in London the Conservative opposition, while Poh-kwok, W. R. Lambert E. C. leave Lisbon shortly to attend the

hid received a demand for German National Sociolists are against it Hangcomb and M. A, da Silva (Hong- Home Fleet

kong).

Bulleting Tran Gecan. Income tax.

Portugal an Ally

Dovey, and the nurse examiners 12.45 pm on Friday at the Hong➡ Mrs. M. E. Court, Mrs. Viner Gordon kong Hotel, the general secretary of The first reading of the Town Plan- and Mrs. Jones.

trends the institute announced yesterday, - ning Ordinance le to come before the The following candidates satisfied Legislative Council at its meeting to the examiners, and will recelye, St. Dr. William Johmstone, professor the second and third John Ambulance Home Nursing of political science of the Geogre morrow, when readings the Supplementany Certifiente:

Washington University, who ta Appropriation will also be discussed. Mrs. Rolling Hugking Andress, It is unlikely that there will be a de-Miss E. V. Allen, Miss Sylvia: M. visitor to the Colony, will ipeak on Bancroft, Mesdames 9, Margaret "Some Aspects of the Far East War". bate on these votes.

Other Items on the agenda are the Bishop A. Bulkeley Jessie E. Chan, Dr. Johnstone is a well-known Passmore, Carmen Pertoul, and is the author of Shanghai following bills: second and third reading of the Frances Large Hose M. Peters, authority on For, Eastern, problems

Emily Wood, Pansy

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