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Wang Ching-wei Develops Astounding Argument U.S. DEFENCE OF RIGHTS IN CHINA
RENEWED WEAKNESS OF S'HAI DOLLAR
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Shanghai, To-day.
The renewed weakness of the Chinese national dollar on the Shanghaj market has already af- fected the average Shanghai. lander.
Prices of many Imported com- modelties, notably gasoline, have. been boosted by 8 to 15 per cent. -Havan.
AGENTS IN SPAIN AID U-BOATS
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London, To-day.
Naval circles are definitely
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Shanghai, To-day. BRITAIN
THE "CENTRAL CHINA Daily News," the Wang
Ching-wei organ, commenting on the American BEGINS
refusal to extend recognition to the puppet re- gime, says:
"Towards foreign nations China will fulfil all obli- gations usually fulfilled by civilised nations and she will secure equality of rights. This is our re- ply to Mr. Cordell Hull.
"Mr. Hull's affirmation that we will | China refuse equal rights to Americans, is Havas. an impudent lie. We merely repudiate iniquitous privileges.
"Our return to Nanking was made half possible only by two and a years resistance against Japanese aggression! The Chinese people will adopt "the same strong attitude against any · Imperialist ́aggression! "The American tactics consist of using Japan in order to destroy Bri- tish influence in China and there- after crush Japan in order to make of
FRENCH AIR BATTLE
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day. An official communique says that
of opinion that the comman- several air engagements occurred in ders of German submarines the vicinity of the front lines yester- are informed of the move-day. ments of Allied merchant ves- sels by German agents at failed to return. Vigo and Las Palmas, says the "Daily Telegraph."
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The paper adds thera is nothing surprising in this as enemy agents have been arrested and sentenced in Holland and Scandinavia for similar motions.
It hoped in London that the Spanish authorities will hold an in- vestigation as soon as possible. Havas.
Three German Messerschmidts were shot down and one French fighter
Numerous patrol actions occurred at many points and there was heavy ar- tillery fire to the east and west of the Saar. Havas.
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NAZIS TRY MENACES IN SCANDINAVIA
(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day. Foreign 'planes have put in their appearance over Sweden and Norway, It is believed here that these flights may have something to do with Nazl CONGRESS DECIDES TO attempts to Impress the neutrals on
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(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day.
It is learned from Washington that the return of Mr. Bullitt, the Ameri can Ambassador to Paris, has been postponed in order that he may give evidence before a Congressional Com- mittee which is to investigate the charges against American diplomats in the Nazi White Paper. - Havai.
ATHER FORECAST!—– North`
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the eve of the reinforcement of the Allied blockade. It is not reported whether the neutrals were impressed.
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HEAVY GUNFIRE OFF DANISH COAST (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") Copenhagen, To-day. Heavy gunfire was heard nearly all day yesterday off the coast of Dèn- mark
Experts stated that big naval guns were firing, but it is believed that to | German naval craft were engaged,
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Embargo Weapon Warning To Japan (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Washington, To-day.
The American press continues to print strong comments in connexion with the formation of the Wang Ching. wol *“government."
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(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL"} London, To-day. Negotiations for the de- velopment of trade between Britain and Yugo-Slavia be- gan here yesterday with the arrival of Dr. Belin, vice-pre- sident of the Yugo-Slav Na- tional Bank, who headed a delegation of trade experts.
Shortly after his arrival Dr. Belin saw Sir Frederick Lelth-Ross, econo- mic adviser to the British Government.
Dr. Belin stated Yugo-Slavia desired to palliate the effects of the distur The "Washington Daily News" says: bance of her maritime trade which "If the Japanese generals.compat prevented her obtaining essential-ma- Wang to kick around-American rights | terials. still existing In China, the United States Government will tall Tokyo that an embargo may be placed on American exports to Japan'or discrl- minatory taxes Imposed on Japanese Imports, or both courses of action simultaneously will be taken."
Havas.
Belgrade also dealrad a saftió- ment of monetary problems and war ready substantially to Increase her trade with the Allies in compen- sation.
Meanwhile, a Rumanian economic mission is expected to arrive in London soon.-Havas.
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