GERMAN ACTIVITY
ON BELGIAN BORDER
Brussels, To-day. Activity is taking place in the German fortifica- tions along the Belgian frontier, according to re- ports from Eupen.
Lorries of all kinds, especially ar- constantly coming and going at several places.
Requisition is reported to be taking place and reservists, especially those belonging to artillery units, are be-
tillery vehicles, are seen
Big movements of troops are re- of ported in the neighbourhood Treves.
Elysee Palace yesterday "Corriere Della Sera", however, ad- The sacrifice which Poland woulding called up. morning:
vises the Polish Foreign Minister, have to make in that case, it says, The Council was devoted exclusive-Colonel Beck, to board a plane and would be insignificant compared with ly to examination of the international hasten to
the the sacrifice entailed by having to situation. The Premier, M. Daladier, Fuchrer!
wage a war. submitted a report on the military measures of security he had been compelled to take, which were unanimously approved.
The Foreign Minister, M. Bonnei also reported on the internationa situation, with an analysis of the German-Soviet pact.
Offcial quarters stress France's firm determination to adhere to her towards Poland, and
commitments
take an extremely grave view of the situation.Trans-Ocean.
RUMANIA'S INVITATION TO HUNGARY
EUROPEAN GIVEN GAOL SENTENCE
APPEARING ON
REMAND
Yet, that alone would not serve to banish the present crisis in In- ternational affairs as there would still remain the question, of Italy's claims!
ONE COMMENT
Troops of the regular army have been replaced by reservists on the German-Luxembourg frontier.-Reu-
ter.
WHAT OF THE SOVIET PACT
The Moscow pact, says the "Popolo WITH FRANCE
D'Italia," creates a new situation in Europe.
The injustices of Versailles will BE have to disappear. The policy of en- FORE MR. R. EDWARDS AT THE circlement has received a mortal blow CENTRAL MAGISTRACY
THIS by the defection: of the Soviet, leav- MORNING, MATTHEW HIND, ing Poland alone in the East. ALIAS M. C. STEWART, 26-YEAR- Perhaps, it is still able to get into OLD MARINE ENGINEER, WAS touch with the Reich. At any rate SENTENCED ΤΟ TWO MONTHS' the road to Berlin is Poland's only HARD LABOUR FOR OBTAINING salvation.-Trans-Ocean. BY FALSE PRETENCES $50 FROM BUCHAREST, TO-DAY.
THE HONG KONG HOTEL; FOR THE RUMANIAN GOVERNMENT
CHEQUE; AND FOR HAS INVITED THE GOVERNMENT FORGING A OF HUNGARY TO CONCLUDE IM- MEDIATELY A NON-AGGRESSION ON AUGUST 12. PACT, IT IS REPORTED IN WELL- INFORMED QUARTERS HERE.
The government at the same time, it is declared, rejected Hungarian re- presentations concerning alleged Ru- manian troop concentrations on
the Hungarain frontier.
The Rumanian Government is said not to have explained that it had ordered mobilization but that reser- vists had been called up for normal autumn manoeuvres which were be- ing held in Trans-sylvania, far from the Hungarian frontier.--Trans-Ocean.
CHINA BANKS TO MOVE HEAD OFFICES
The "China Mail" was officially in- head formed this morning that the offices of the four Chinese Govern- Central Bank of ment banks, the
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UTTERING A FORGED CHEQUE, PRECAUTIONARY
Mr. O. E. C. Marton for the prose- cution, said that defendant registered at the Hotel on August 3, under the name of M. C. Stewart.
On August 12, defendant met Mr. Holland and Mr. Fraser at the Hotel, where they had a long conversation, in defendant's room, about shipping.
The same day, defendant gave the room-boy a Chartered Bank cheque for $50, and asked him to cash it. The money was paid to him later by the |accountant of the Hotel.
WALLET MISSING
Two days later Mr. Fraser discov-- ered wallet containing a cheque book of the Chartered Bank, missing:
The same day defendant, went to
EVACUATION BEGINS IN LONDON
BERLIN, TO-DAY. POLITICAL CIRCLES HERE ARE RUSSO- CONVINCED THAT THE
THE GERMAN PACT WILL HAVE
EFFECT OF INVALIDATING THE
FRANCO-RUSSIAN MILITARY AL-
LIANCE OF 1936 EVen shoulD IT NOT BE FORMALLY DENOUNCED. Denouncement would, it is argued, be mere formality since the alliance has now been rendered inoperative.
It is stressed that the rapidity with which the pact was concluded proves the determination of the two Govern- ments to revert to the traditional po- licy of Russo-German co-operation which characterised the relations be- tween the two countries in the 19th. century!
London, To-day. The systematic evacuation of The consultations provided for by women and children from London the Pact are interpreted in Germany has begun, Persons affected are be- as meaning that Moscow and Berlin ing transported by road and rail to intend deciding, jointly, all questions the places in the country already de- afloating Eastern Europe, to the ex- signed to receive them. Trans-clusion of Britain, and France.. Ocean.
Trans-Ocean.
CHINA TAKES
TAKES NOTE OF PACT REPERCUSSIONS
Chungking, To-day.
the Parisian Giril, where he asked the CHINESE GOVERNMENT LEADERS are carefully studying
manager to cash a cheque for him, but was refused.
The Chartered Bank later informed It China, the Bank of China, Limited, the Hotel, that the cheque, under the the Bank of Communications and the name of defendant, was a bad one. Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, have been definitely instruct-
Defendant was arrested on August ed by Chungking to move to Kun-16, when he failed to pay his hotel ming.
the four The local branches of banks are not affected by the order
bill.
Inspector A. L. Hopkins represent- and will continue to function in the fed the Police. Colony.
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reported (A foreign newsagency from Chungking yesterday that "ac- cording to authoritative quarters the Government is not considering the evacuation of the "Big Four banks.")
REPORT DENIED
EMPLOYEE RELEASED
ON $4,000 BAIL
possible repercussions in Asia of the German-Soviet pact, in order to be in a position to take necessary steps. is felt locally that a European war is approaching and in the event of Britain and France being involved, much- needed material and financial help will not continue. China's influential leaders have arrived in Chungking from Hong Kong in order to confer on the Chinese financial situation.
Optimism is felt in leading circles, especially concerning Chinese cur- rency, which has risen during the last few days.
Further encouragement is given by the prospect of a good har- vest, especially In Szechuan, Hunan and Klangai.
Large-scale government purchases of rice, ordered by the highest lead- ers, aim at assisting the farmers. Bail of $4,000 was allowed a 35-Several silos are under construction Vor-year-old accountant, Ho King-chuen, for storing rice. that Mr. by Mr. R. Edwards this morning,
Danzig, To-day. newspaper "Danziger
posten" denies a rumour
The
E. H. G. Shepherd, British Consul-when he was charged with conspiring General in Danzig has left the Free to defraud his employers. City, but it is confirmed Englishmen residing in Danzig have left. Trans-Ocean.
BRITONS ANXIOUS
Chungking British circles are. that most The case was adjourned for a week. anxious, since reports on the Euro- It was alleged that accused, em- pean situation received from Hong ployed by the Shing Loong Firm in Kong are very unfavourable.
entered in the Wellington Street,
Rumours so far unconfirmed assert newly-appointed Soviet books a false sale of goods to a non-that the existent firm, and then re-sold the Ambassador to China (whose name is goods to his employers for $36,671:23 undisclosed) arrived here two days Accused will be represented by M ago and has already had lengthy con- Hin-Shing Lo, and Mr. M. A. da Sil-sultations with the Chinese premier.
-Trans-Ocean. va will appear for complainant.
Mr. R. J. T. Hopkins, of No. 10, Kent Rond, reported that yesterday a burglar entered his bathing shed, No. 46B (11-mile Beach), and stole. a watch, and a ladies' handbag, valued nt $34.
SHANGHAI RUMOUR RIFE
Chungking, To-day. Rumours are rife in Shanghai that the Japanese will start a blockade of the International Settlement.
It is also rumoured that the Ja- panese may attempt to seize the ex- tra-Settlement area by force. All leave to British troops has been stop- 'ped.js
The Japanese have tightened their patrol on the border of the Interna- tional Settlement. Additional tele- phone lines have been installed.
Meanwhile, the Japanese-controlled papers are continuing their attacks on the Settlement authorities in regard to the recent shooting incident in Jessfield Road,--Central "News"