THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 23, 1939
SOVIET WANTS THREE-POWER
TALKS TO GO ON
Moscow, To-day.
Well-informed Soviet quarters yesterday afternoon expressed the opinion that the Soviet-German non-aggression pact would not be in- compatible with the projected defensive alliance between the Soviet, Britain and France.
The statement is regarded by competent observers as of the high- est significance, indicating the Soviet Government's intention and de- sire to continue the three-power anti-aggression talks. - Reuter.
NAZI-SOVIET NEGOTIATIONS
FIRST SHOCK OF SURPRISE OVER: AMERICA DETECTS A SILVER LINING
Washington, To-day.
WITH THE FIRST SHOCK of surprise over, officials here are inclined to believe that the announce- ment of the projected Soviet-German pact is not quite so catastrophic as at first appeared. The State Department hitherto has withheld com- ment pending clarification of the announce- ment.
Well-informed circles, however, enumerate a num- ber of points as possibly constituting a "silver lining.
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that the
Firstly, it is pointed out Soviet, which demanded such a high price from Britain, can hardly have surrendered all its bargaining power by giving Germany a free hand in Eastern Europe.
Secondly, continued German aggression throughout that area could scarcely be to the Soviet's interest.
HITLER'S HIGH PRICE
BLANK CHEQUE MISTAKE
SHANGHAI, TO-DAY. COMMENTING ON THE SOVIET- GERMAN PACT, THE "SHANGHAI TIMES" CALLS THE DEVELOP-
Thirdly, Hitler certainly has paid MENT A CLEAR DEFEAT OF BRI- highly by weakening the Anti-TISH POLICY. Comintern Pact, and exposing Japan to the threat of a stronger Soviet and Chinese resistance.
It is stated that the last point can- not fail to cause some satisfaction here.
however, by
It is balanced, regret that though aggression in the Far East has received a set- back, the European peace front has received а severe blow, particularly the diplomacy of Britain, which it has been Pre- sident Roosevelt's constant desire in recent months to strengthen.— Reuter,
BUDAPEST AND PACT TALK
Budapest, To-day. The Soviet-German pact proposal overshadows all other news in Hungarian press.
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First comment says that such pact. could mean a complete change of the international situation and the shifting of the balance of power. -Trans-Ocean.
WOMEN LABOUR
Fines of $50 were imposed by Q. A. A. Macfadyen this morning on the managers of the Sai, Kai Singlet Company and the Wab Loong Knitting Company, for allowing women to by employed after 8:30 p.m. **
Inspector W. D. Phillips, of the Factories and Works, prosecuted,
AMBASSADOR
CANCELS JOURNEY
London, To-day.
It is learned in official circles that the British Ambassador in Berlin, Sir Nevile Henderson, is not proceeding to Salzburg às ar- ranged, owing to the internation- al situation:
Sir Nevile Henderson will re- main in Berlin but may go to Salzburg later In the week. Reuter.
to Poland, hoping that Soviet Russia would, help to cash the cheque if she received financial promises from Bri- tain and France.
Such promises, however, had made no impression in Moscow. Trans- Ocean.
Jewellery, valued at $102 was Lord Halifax ever made, says
It was one of the greatest mistakes stolen yesterday from a room in the the basement of Queen's Building, occu- journal, when he gave a blank cheque pied by Li Ching-man.
FRENCH BITTER: DARING GAME BUT MAY NOT SUCCEED
Paris, To-day.
The French press last night took the line that the German- Soviet pact might have been expected in view of Mos- cow's "shilly-shallying" and the recent trade agreement concluded between Moscow and Berlin.
It is also considered that the pact may not have the results
hoped for by Germany. Describing it as a complete rever- sal of the policy and doctrines of the history of Europe, "Le Temps," organ of the French Foreign Office, says:
towards the Baltic countries, the Uk- raine and the Black Sea.
"One is inclined to believe that the Fuehrer is in a difficult situation and "The Reich Government, caught in wishes to act speedily to ward off the la cul-de-sac, had to create a new peril he created, and is making a fact. A non-aggression pact with the strategical withdrawal while saving the Soviet, however, is contrary to the face of his regime by spectacular di- nature of things and appears to bé [plomatic success.”—Reuter. the surest means of obstructing an Anglo-French-Soviet military entente.
The game le daring but it is not certain to have the results hoped for. In Berlin.
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GIRLS CONVICTED
Nine Chinese women and girls, be- tween the ages of 16 and 24, were Lfined $20 each, or three week's' impri- sonment by Commander G. F. Hole, at the Marine Court this morning.
STRATEGIC WITHDRAWAL? "The pact apparently means the end of the Anti-Cominter Fact, denial of all the doctrines of the Nazi regime The girls were convicted for un- and the abandonment of any plans lawfully boarding s.s. Van Heutz on Germany may have had for a thrust Monday.
FRENCH CABINET DECISION
Paris, To-day.
Following the Cabinet meeting a communique was issued stating that the Cab- inet Council examined the international situation, and particularly reports sent to the Government by the re- presentatives of France abroad.
The Council approved instructions which were immediately despatched to French Ambassadors abroad.
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The Premier, M. Daladier, had long talk with General Gamelin, Chief of General Staff, after the Cabinet Council, which, lasted 85 minutes.
The foreign affairs committee of the Chamber has been summon- ed for Friday, when, according to several Deputies, the chairman, M. Mistles, will explain the In- ternational situation.
It is likely that the Foreign Minis- ter, M. Bonnet, will also make a statement, and thus members of the committee will be able to follow the evolution of the European situation without the necessity of Parliament being summoned.---Reuter.
TENSION MOUNTS IN CHUNGSHAN
Chungshan, To-day. Tension is mounting in the Chung- shan district as nine Japanese war- iships have been sighted off Tamchow, in the Pearl River delta. Central News.
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