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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 16, 1940.
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SPEECH--& RUMOURS
NO OFFICIAL COMMENT IS AVAILABLE IN WASHINGTON ON THE SPEECH TWO DAYS AGO BY THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF MALAYA, MR. S. W. JONES, WHO STATED THAT BRITAIN WAS MAKING EFFORTS TO END THE SINO-JAPANESE WAR.
Informed Far Eastern circles in Washing- ton, however doubt that the Governor's re- marks really represent that Britain is at- tempting to do.
PROTECTION CORPS AS POLICE AUXILIARY
(Special to "China Mail")
They find it difficult to recon- cile Mr. Churchill's fighting speech on Sunday with sugges- tions that China, resisting man-. fully for three years, should make peace when Japan is obviously weakened, thus disregarding all] that has been sacrificed during three years.
CHINESE GOVERNMENT PROTESTING
The Chinese Gov-: ernment has lodged a strong protest with the British Govern- ment on learning that the latter have decid- ed to suspend the transportation through Burma of cer- tgin supplies to China, says a Reuter tele- gram from Chungking when the Governor said "Bri- received this morning. tain is forced to make every sacrifice to gain the victory over Germany," did he mean that China, would be one of the sacrifices because Japan, threa-] tens to embarrass Britain in the Far East? Regarding the
These quarters are asking
suggestion that
a large-scale settlement, would not
The authorities have damage Chinese Interests, it is ask- approved of the proposals tion of the Japanese from China? ed can Britain secure the evacua- by the Chinese General The answer is obviously nega-
tive, these circles add. Chamber of Commerce Finally, they declare it is ob- for organising of a Pro-viously better to assist a friendly
continue to tection Corps to assist in power to
fight ag- gression than to return
to the the maintenance of peace policy of appeasement towards and order in the Colony again commenting that Britain in aggressions. Many Americans are should a state of emer-the Far East "is doing another
Munich."-Reuter. gency be declared.
Last night the Chamber was of- ficially informed, through the four
3-Month Closure On
Chinese Members on the Legisla- Peace Effort Condition
tive Council, that detailed plans. for setting up this voluntary Chinese auxiliary police body were now under consideration by the authorities.
What the actual strength of the unit which will come under the direct control of the Hong Kong Police Force has not yet been as- certained, but it may be recalled that the suggestion of the Chin- ese Chamber of Commerce was
that one member be selected from Among the employees of every three shops.
They will be equipped at the expense of the Government,
10 INJURED
BY BOMB IN SHANGHAI
Under the terms
of the Anglo-Japanese negotiations regarding the Burma road, Great Britain has agreed to close the road for three months on condition that Japan tries to negotiate an.
honourable peace with China, it was stated in London last night, says. Reuter.
Danger of Speculation: London Comment
BRITISH
PROTEST
TO JAPAN
A statement isstied by Shanghai to-day states: the British Embassy in "The Japanese naval au- thorities on Monday made an-announcement about- operations against certain ports on the China coast Wenchow, Ningpo, San- tuao and Foochow.
"The British authorities have represented to the Japanese au- thorities that the notice given by
the latter is inadequate.
assume
"The British authorities have further stated that the Japanese There is danger of speculation naval authorities must on the recent British-Japanese full responsibility for any loss or exchanges getting altogether out damage suffered by British ships of proportion to the events from in consequence of Japanese opera- which it appears to have arisen. tions.
a to
"The British authorities have also protested against the inclu- sion of a number of important typhoon anchorages in the areas mentioned in the Japanese an- nouncement.
The position is that in the talks, now proceeding in Tokyo be- tween the British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie, and Mr. Arita, the Japanese Foreign Minister, there is under consideration British proposal that traffic China over the Burmese-YunnanĮ
"The typhoon season is now in road should be restricted for three progress and it may be essential months on the understanding that for ships to take refuge in these during this period an
recognised anchorages. The Jap- effort At least 10 persons, settlement of wider Far Eastern loss or damage to British ships
should be made to achleve
anese authorities have therefore a also been held responsible for any mostly pedestrians, were issues. British Wireless. injured when a hand-
resulting from a typhoon which may occur while ships are unable grenade was tossed into
to take shelter.” Reuter. the offices of the well-
known Shanghai Chinese RAIDERS GIVE this morning. Two sus- BRITAIN A
daily, "Shun Pao," at 9.10
pects have been arrested.)
The injured include a proof- reader and three janitors employ- ed by the newspaper. Several windows were broken but there was no other damage.
QUIETER DAY
CHINESE LOST
IN H.MS. GRAMPUS
The Admiralty in London last [night announced the names of five officers and ratings and, one Chinese rating missing following the loss of the submarine Gram- The general manager and other announced yesterday there was a nounced, at the end of June. The The Ministry of Home Security pus, loss of which was already an- members of the editional staff of little enemy air activity in south-list includes Lt.-Comm. C. A. the "Shun Pao" were recently west England placed on the black list by the in the afternoon and a few bombs
and South Wales Rowe (in command).-Reuter.. Wang Ching-wel which issued a warrant for their reported and damage was slight,
government were dropped. No casualties are S.M.P. RESIGNATIONS arrest.-Reuter,
-Reuter.
Some 40 European members of the Shanghai: Municipal.. Police. Force. have tendered their
re-
AUSTRALIA'S MUNITIONS OUTPUT ing £0,800,000 were being filled signations..
in the Commonwealtli. "They In- Several more are considering The Australian Prime Minister, [clude orders from the British sending in resignations owing to Mr. R. G. Menzies, announced in Ministry of Supply and Admiral- the yet unsettled questions re- Melbourne yesterday that muni-ty, New Zealand and India. --garding pensions. Our Own. tlons orders from overseas total- "Reuter,
Correspondent.
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