THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 14, 1941-
ACCORD WITH A DIFFERENCE
MATSUOKA LEAVES
Novel Form Of Instrument Signed In Moscow With Some JUST
Significant Omissions
By Reuter's Diplomatic Correspondent)
THE TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP Vi
WAND NEUTRALITY" 'SIGNED BETWEEN THE SO- VIET UNION AND JAPAN IS A SOMEWHAT NOVEL FORM OF INTERNATIONAL INSTRU- MENT.
In effect, the Treaty of Neutrality as it stands does not go so far as a treaty of non- aggression, especially that so recently signed between Russia and Yugoslavia.
De the Later. both countries niedredd themselves in contbau,
their policy of friendslup even o the event of either being a vietim of aggression.
In the treaty between Moscow
and Japan each country agrees to observe neutrality it the
other is the object of military action by a third power or pow
ers.
It would therefore theoreticals ly lie the hands of Japan, in the event of Russla being attacked by her Axis partners. and similarly would ensure Russia's neutrality ir dupan were attacked from any quarter.
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Apparently, however, there no provision to their mutual attitude if either takes the mutua uve in military action."
THIS OMISSION. WHICH CANNOT BE DUE TO OVER- SIGHT, IS VERY SIGNIFICANT AS IT LEAVES THE DOOR OPEN TO SUNDRY CONTIN GENCIES.
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On the whole, therefore. the new. Treaty cannot be said modify the situation very terially.
Recognition of the mutual tuation in Manchukue and Outer Mongolia really consecrates d facto a situation already in being
b.
The question of Russia's and to Chungking is conspicuously sent from the published reports of
Reuter. the negotiations,
Von der Schulenberg
To Report To Berlin
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The reaction of U.S. State Department officials to the Russo-Japanese Neutrality Pact indicated that it did not come as a surprise. They refrain- ed. however, from any comment.
Mr. Sot Bloom, Chaurman of The Hote Porenga Alamy Dom - untlee sand the part had to "reali
He added... "IL gmficance
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Some legislafors, however, DEL-
by expressed Concern that
| Japan might now feel free to move
. The Per Reuter
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STRIKE IN SHANGHAI LUXURY HOTELS
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Leading hotels เท Shanghai are threat- ened by a strike wave which storted at the Cathay Mansions and spread to the Cathay Hotel.
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The managers ported a likelihood of the strike spreading throughout E D. Sas- soon's hotel chain.
Patrons of luxurious suites are waiting on themselves as tele- phones, lifts and the kitchen are not work- International ing New Service.
U.S. WILL IGNORE ARP SHELTERS
DANISH PROTEST
ON GREENLAND
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL”)
IT IS RELIABLY learned in Washington | that the United States will reject or ignore Denmark's reported German-dictated dis- avowal of the new agreement extending American military protection to Greenland.
A high authority says the Danish Minis- ter in Washington, M. Henrik de Kauffman, will refuse to comply with orders recalling himị to Copenhagen as punishment for signing the agreement.
An Administration spokesman said Den-R
mark's reported repudia-HUNGARIAN
Following the signing of the tion was obviously under Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pack | German duress and is not Count von der Schulenbting. the German Ambassador, left Moscow considered valid.
for Berlin last nigh in engiant with his Government.-- Reuter.
SOFIA CAMPAIGN
[SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"] THE SOFIA NEWSPAPERS HAVE STARTED A CAMPAIGN ALLEGING A REIGN OF AN. ARCHY IN YUGOSLAVIA AND THAT THE DEFENCELESS BUL- GARIAN POPULATION THERE 18 TERRIFIED.
It is believed Bulgaria will shortly emulate Hungary and send troops to Yugoslavia "to protect" Bulgarian residents. It is believed Bulgaria may seize the pretext "reclaim" Yugoslav Macedonia. International News Service.
U.S. MINISTER'S HOME DESTROYED
[SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL"]
He indicated the possibility that M. de Kauffman may be installed as head of a Danish refugee guv- ernment in the United States, dealing independently with
MILITARY CLAIM
Hungarian troops occu- whole of the the pied the
United States regarding Danish Baranya triangle (for-
affairs, including the seizure vessels.
of
Going Ahead In such an event, it is indicat- that frozen Danish funds would promptly be placed at his disposal.
ed
mer Hungarian territory which Hungary claims) by Saturday evening, ac- cording to a Budapest radio announcement.
Hungarian troops reached Ujvi- Meanwhile the United States dek while parachutists seized im- la speeding plans for bases in portant bridgea far ahead of the Greenland.
army and are continuing to hold
the
A Berlin report says the Danish them until mechanised troops ar- Government is drafting а com-rive. prehensive protest to Washington, The announcer added that to|including the recall of M. de Yugoslavs, in an attempt to hin- Kauffman and a demand that the der the Hungarian advance, blew U.S.A. respect the "integrity" of up several bridges, Reuter. Greenland, International News Service.
A message to the State Depart-
ment in Washington reports that
DEMOLITIONS
MR."GAUSS DUE IN
4 MAY
DELAY ADVANCE Mr. Clarence Gauss, newly- appointed American Ambassador
In Abyssinia, the two main Bri- to China, is expected in Shanghai the residence of the U.S. Minister tish advances along the Detsie on May 14 on board the "Pre- to Belgrade was virtually destroy- and Gondar Roads are still Held sident Garfield," according to the ed, though the Legation offices up by demolitions while the Ila-Shanghai "Shun Pao." were only slightly dumaged, inlians are demanding protection in The paper adds he will leave the Nazi air raids.
increasing numbers
the by the same steamer the next day The Minister and his 'staff are ever-growing patriot forces.- för Hong Kong en route to Chung- safe.
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The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka, :left Moscow for Tokyo last evening after signing on behalf of his country, the ¡five-year Neutrality Pact
with the Soviet Union.
Mr. Matsuoka is returning by way of the Trans-Siberian Rail-
His tram was due to leave at 5 pm.. some three hours after the 1 act was signed. but departure was delayed an hour by the Part Leeremonial and Just-minute for-
nalities.
Mr. Matsuoka has been In | Moscow exactly a week following his visit to Berlin and Rome, where he went Dom the Soviet capital BA March
Reuter.
LESSONS IN FIRE
. BLITZ FIGHTING
Mubile exhibitions, demonstrat- ing the proper methods tinguishing
incendiary
of 'ex-
bombs,
.
will commence to tour the Island With their iron gates removed and mainland in April, the by thieves, certain air raid pen- "China Mail" learns. shelters ure being utilised by The demonstrations will be Chinese hawkers, and turned into carried out under the supervision small market places.
of Chinese instructors who will Early in the morning and when endeavour to teach the public rain prevents them from hawking how to deal with incendiary in the streets, vendors adjourn to bombs, using implements and ma- nearby pen shelters and there terial usually kept in the house- exhibit goods for sale.
hold.
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