THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 16, 1989.
TIENTSIN SITUATION IS GRAVE, SAYS THE PREMIER
BUT WILL NOT COMMIT HIMSELF ON REPRISALS
London, To-day. A statement on Tientsin was made by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons last evening.
Mr. Chamberlain said the British military authori- ties were taking all precautions and were main- taining order, while H.M.S. Lowestoft was
moored alongside the Bund of the British Con-
cession.
Sir Robert Craigie (British Ambassador in Tokyo)
had made full representations to Mr. Arita (Japanese Foreign Minister).
Sir Robert had been instructed to point out the danger of provocative action by the local Japanese which might lead to regrettable incidents.
Sir Robert Craigie had further drawn attention to the serious im- plications of the statement by the Japanese spokesman in Tientsin.
said The spokesman had
that the question at issue could not be settled by handing over the four accused Chinese, but that the object
of the blockade was to secure much wider form of "co-operation" from the British authorities in China,
WIDER DEMANDS
it in all its aspects, but he was not prepared a' the moment to say what action the would decide to take.- Reuter,
is
INVIOLABILITY OF CONCESSION
London, 10-day. Mr. David Adams (Labour) to ask the Prime Minister on Mon day if the Gove: ment propose Tientsin to maintain, in view of the gravity of the principle involved, the inviolability of the British Con- cession.--Reuter.
at
WITHIN 24 HOURS "It is clear," said Mr. Chamber-
Trans-Ocean adda that Sir "that if this statement re- John lain,
Wardlaw-Milne (Conserva- presents the views of the authori- Įtive) asked whether the Govern- ties in Tokyo, the Japanese are ment was prepared to urge the Ja- using the incident to make demands panese Government to call off the wider and more far-reaching than blockade within 24 hours, and in the handing over of the four men. the event of refusal to denounce "Such demands would raise im-forthwith the Anglo-Japanese Trade portant questions of policy in which Agreement of 1911. other great Powers are concerned The Agreement is mainly con-
no less than this country, and the
closest touch is being maintained with the French and United States Governments.
"In the meantime the British Government is considering the situation created by the refusal of the Japanese to accept the proposal for a committee of enquiry ́ and by continuance of the blockade of the Concession."
NINE-POWER TREATY
Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour) asked whether the Government in- tended to invoke Article VII of the Nine Power Treaty.
This Article provides for full consultation between all the signa- tory Powers where
situation
arises contrary to the principles of the Treaty.
FLIGHT OF GOLD FROM EUROPE
SOVIET FILM SHOWN IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Paris, To-day.
Fifty савен containing gold were shipped on board the "Queen Mary" from Cherbourg to the United States.
The gold is to be stored in the Federal Reservo Bank,--Trans- Ocean.
PALESTINE POLICY EXPLAINED
GENEVA, TO-DAY. THE MANDATES COMMISSION HAS FINISHED EXAMINATION OF THE BRITISH REPORT ON THE PALESTINE MANDATE.
London, To-day.
A. Soviet film was shown in the House of Commons last evening by Mr. W. Gallacher, the only Com- munist M.P.
According to the "Daily Tele- graph," Mr. Gallacher had asked a number of members belonging to different parties to watch the Mos- cow film "March of Fascism and National Socialism" picturing Mr. Chamberlain as a puppet in the holds of Dictators and Capitalists.
The applause of the audience was halfway between friendly and ironi- cal, Mr. Gallacher later in the lobby said that showing of such a film would have been impossible in 8. Parliament building in any other
country.-Trans-Ocean.
C.-IN-C. AND G.O.C. LEAVE FOR SINGAPORE
The Report disclosed that owing
the to the heavy cost of
recent
for 1939 will have to be reduced. disturbances, the education budget
Admiral Sir Percy Noble, Com-
spite the disturbances the adminis-tion, and Major-General A. E. General impression was that de-mander-in-Chief of the China Sta- tration has been functioning smooth-Grasett, General Officer Command- ly, and police vigilance regarding
narcotics has in no way relaxed. ing British Troops in China, sail for It is disclosed that special mea-Singapore to-day in HM.S. Kent. sures are being taken to- relieve
They are expected to return to the unemployment among
Arabs, which is more prevalent than among
Hong Kong early next month. the Jews.
As reported in the "China Mail" on Monday, the close liaison exist- Contrary to expectations, Mring in Europe between France and Malcolm Macdonald, the British Great Britain has resulted in an Colonies Secretary, was not pre-invitation being extended to the sent yesterday morning. He was French Commander-in-Chief, Vice- due, however, to make a statement Admiral...Decoux; General Officer regarding the position of the Man Commanding French Troops in cerned with settling trade and com-datory Power at the afternoon meet- Indo-China, Lieut.-Gen. Martin; mercial questions arising between ing, which was to begin examina- and a French Air Staff officer, Col. the two countries and provides for tion of the White Paper.-Reuter. Deveze, to visit Singapore towards the export of Japanese goods into
the end of this month to examine parts of the British Empire.
local defence measures.
Mr. Geoffrey Mander (Liberal) suggested calling a meeting of the League of Nations Council imme- diately.
MR. MACDONALD EXPLAINS
Geneva, To-day.
Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, before COOLER WEATHER
the Mandates Commission, explain-
Mr. Chamberlain replied by saying the British policy in Palestine, ing that the Government had not said that at present it would be ler conditions to Hong Kong, and premature to attempt to sketch the yet come to any definite decision.
British Wireless adds that 'a constitutional provisions which crowded and eager House listened would be most appropriate for se- to Mr. Chamberlain's account of curing the essential interests of the developments in the Far East.
both Arab and Jew.
London, To-day.
A motion on a National Memor- Mr. Chamberlain said the situa-ial to King George V will be tak tion was obviously a grave one and en in the House of Commons next the Government were considering week.-British Wireless.
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Cloudy weather has brought coo-
the temperature this morning was 84 degrees, with humidity only 70 Maximum thermometer per cent. reading yesterday was 84 and mini- mum last night 81.
It may be that the best arrange- The Royal Observatory reports ment would be a predominantly that an area of high pressure covers Arab province, or provinces and a the Pacific to the east of Japan. predominantly Jewish province
A depression is moving eastward provinces, each with a large mea- over the Eastern sure of local autonomy and a Cen-sure is low over China generally.
Sea, and pres- tral Government to deal with_mat-
ters of common concern.
But it is essential that both should have a free life in accord- ance with their own traditions and beliefs.
Only by means of that freedom to each can peace, friendship and prosperity be restored on a perma- nient foundation.
CHILDREN'S FAIR
The children's Charity Fair at Sir Robert Ho Tung's residence will be held to-morrow, as scheduled, the "China Mail" was informed this morning. Those wishing to bathe in the early part of the afternoon are asked to bring their costumes,
own.
The British Government do not claim their policy will achieve this end in the near future. The ani- mosities of the past have gone too Mrs. V. Walker of No. 350 The deep for that, but they believe that Peak, was this morning fined $15 their policy is the best calculated by Mr. R. Edwards at the Central to turn their faces towards the great | Magistracy for having allowed two objective. Reuter.
dogs on the beach at Repulse Bay.