THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1939.
THREATENING TIENTSIN TURN
Britons In Incidents At Barriers
Tientsin, To-day.
The blockade took a more threatening turn yester- day when supplies of fresh food were cut off and turned back by Japanese motorboats pa- irolling the Hai Ho.
Mr. A. E. Tipper, Chairman of the British Muni- cipal Council, informed Reuter that the Japan- ese river blockade had proved completely effec- tive.
The determination of British residents to see the blockade through has been stiffened by the harrowing experience of two compatriots who attempted to visit the Race Course, in the Jap- anese-controlled area.
The first, a man, was stripped nak- ed at the Japanese search post, and tinned goods he was carrying were 'all opened.
S'PORE
The other case concerned a Bri- MILITARY
tish girl who was manhandled in
the presence of the Japanese sentry TALKS
by a Chinese policeman, who abus-
ed her in foul language.
SHIPS GET THROUGH Notwithstanding the severity
of
Singapore, To-day.
the blockade on fresh foodstuffs, No fewer than 50 Bri-
two British ocean-going ships have
control point on the Hai Ho.
the owners
are
tish and French offi-
arrived at the British Bund with- cers of high rank will out being stopped at the Japanese take part in military con- versations which will be- Consequently cabling their Shanghai offices togin here on Thursday. resume shipments of cargo to Tien- On the French side the-com- tsin, which had been suspended on the advice of the British Consular authorities.--Reuter.
manders-in-chief of the French military, naval and air forces in Indo-China will take part, while Britain will be represented, VIRULENT CAMPAIGN
Tientsin, To-day. among others, by Admiral Sir While there is no relaxing of the Percy Noble, Major-General A. E. barrier restrictions in the slightest, Grassett, Air-Marshal Sir Philip the Japanese have intensified anti-Joubert de la Forte, Colonel G. B. Henderson, from India, General British propaganda.
The Japanese press is carrying |D. K. McLeod, from Burma, and on a virulent campaign supported an officer from Ceylon.
for Australia, the Netherlands and in- the United States are not send- ing representatives, but will be informed of the outcome of the conversations. Trans-Ocean.
by handbills and broadcasts, which loud-speakers have been stalled at all searching posts.
is The food situation causing growing concern.
Mr. Tipper told Reuter that while an enormous supply of rice and flour is available, the Japanese launch patrols in the river have effectively cut off vegetable, meat and fish supplies.
FOREIGN LADIES ANNOYED Mrs. I. A. Donnelly, British, and Mrs. M. B. Rodger, American, both
ALL QUIET AT AMOY
THE FIRST MILITIAMEN “SIGN ON”—Men between the ages of 20 and 21 years had to register on June 4 under the new Military Training Scheme. These Militiamen will serve for a period of 6 months, with the Regular Army and for 31⁄2 years on the Reserve or Territorials. All these lads showed plenty of enthusiasm as they ar- rived to sign, despite pacifist propoganda in the form of leaflets and placard carriers outside the various bureaux. Photo shows Concien tious Objectors outside a London enrollments office with a placard of- (By fering free legal advice to any objectors the Conscription Act.
·Air Mail).--
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degrees. in
ventured out for a breath of fresh cerning the landing of passengers air in view of the mercury hover-from a British ship were denied in ing round 105
the official naval circles this morning.
"It was just a case of the normal boarding procedure," the "China Mail" was informed.
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The two ladies were allowed to pass the barrier going out but were firmly refused:admission when they tried to return.
Eventually, after mush fruitless two-mile argument, they made at trip to another entrance, where they were permitted to pass.
and H.M.S. Dorsetshire, cruiser, H.M.S. Delight; destroyer, are both stationed at Amoy at the moment.
ing a Briton, Mr. G. A. Smith; who
Despite repeated requests by the † was arrested on Saturday after an British Consul-General, Mr. Jamle argument with a Chinese police. son, the Japanese are still detain- | man. — Reuter.
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