CHUNGKING
THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 26, 1941,
STATEMENT
Significant Tokyo Spreading Of Rumours
BRITISH EXPERTS FOR USSR
THE MINISTRY OF HOME SECURITY IN LONDON HAS PLACED TWO MORE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL OFFI-
THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.
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They Thomas, who is Professor of En-
of
Democracies
Must Act Promptly
CERS AT THE DISPOSAL OF WHATEVER FRESH adventure Japan Professor W. Mlaunches, whether she uses armed force or gineering at the University | diplomatic pressure to accomplish her objec- Wales, and attached to the De- tive, will have a grave bearing on the inter
ests of China, Britain, America and Russia and on the security of the Pacific, declared the Foreign Office spokesman in Chungking.
partment of Research and Experi-
ment of the Ministry of Home Glasson, M.C., of the Ministry's
Security, and Captain L. M.
Directorate of Camouflage.
Prof. Thomas has specialised in
research work on structural pre- cautions. Reuter.
MESSAGE TO STALIN
The spokesman made the statement in connection with recent Japanese broadcasts alleging the conclusion of a Sino-Soviet
alliance, a Sino-British alliance, and a Sino- British-American-Soviet alliancé.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has addressed a wire of congratu While professing ignorance of lations to M. Stalin on his assump- such alliances, the spokesman tion of the post of Commander-in-¦ pointed out that whenever the Chief of the Soviet Army, express- Japanese start any aggressive ing confidence that the peace-lov-action they invariably spread ing nations will emerge victorious rumours first and seize them as in their fight against aggression, a pretext for action. according to the "Ta Kung Pao."
It is also stated that the Nation- at Government has been keeping in close touch with the latest de- velopments in Soviet Russia
voluminous through the
reports sent back
Shau by Ambassador Li-tse in Moscow.--Central News.
CHINA SOCIETY
RECEPTION
A distinguished gathering was present at a reception given last| evening by the China Society in honour of Dr. Wellington Koo, the new Chinese Ambassador in London, Central News.
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The spokesman recalled that last summer Tokyo persistently alleged that China had con cluded an alliance with French Indo-China, A few days later the Japanese, on the pretext of "self-defence," Invaded and seized the northern part of Indo-China.
"In the past week or two," the spokesman said, "the Japanese have again spread rumours of a China alliance with different Powers, and if we judge these Tumours in the light of recent ex- perience it will not he difficult for us to reach the natural con- Iclusion." Central News.
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Must Act Promptly
Chinese circles in Chungking, says Reuter, are not so concerned about when Japan will
occupy Indo-China as they are at whal steps Britain and the U.S. will take to meet the new situation in the Far East.
The official "Central Daily News" says: "The occupation of Indo-China will be mere y a stro in Japan's southward expansion programme.
"All powera concerned in the Pacific must awaken to this situation, particularly Britain, the U.S., the Netherlands and Austraila.
"The Democracies must act promptly and seize the initiative. We cannot wait until the enemy attacks. We must act now, for the present moment will determine the future of the Pacific and the success or failure of the anti- aggression bloc."
While Chinese circles welcome the Washington denunciation of Japan they are puzzled by the London statement that the Indo- China developments are not threat to Singapore.-Reuter.
AMERICA SETS THE STAGE
of the
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joint measures against Japan reportedly having been agreed upon between Soviet Russia, Britain and her Dominions, and Holland.
It is learned that these mea- cures will be announced as soon as there is official confirmation that Vichy has acceded to the Japaness demands for the occu- pation of southern Indo-Chino or that complete occupation has actually, been made.
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Official circles in London keeping strictly silent regarding the exact nature of the measures to be taken but it is hinted that their cumulative effect will be far-reaching enough as to consid- erably cripple Japan's war effort. The effect may not be immediate, but nevertheless the full weight will be felt within a comparative- ly short period.
The view is taken in London. that it will take
some time for Japan to consolidate her hold in Indo-China. In the meantime, whi'e active defence measures are being strengthened, the cumulative effect of joint measures to be tak en will make. Japan hesitate to push any farther south.
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THE BELIEF IS EXPRESSED THAT IT IS THE AGREED POLICY IN LONDON AND WASHINGTON THAT IT IS HIGH TIME TO SAY "THUS FAR AND NO FURTHER."
Anxiety, however, is being felt regarding the position of Thailand, the buffer state. The auéstion is ) being asked:" "Is: Bangkok really allye to its danger as the object of Japan's next, move?" If 80, can she rely on its own strength to preserve its neutrality and at the same time maintain its indepen dence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity which she so frequently and Vehemently professed she would do?-Central News,
THAILAND
EMPHASISES NEUTRALITY
The Thailand Pre- mier, Luang Pibul Songgram, strongly emphasised Thai- land's continued adherence to strict neutrality when he addressed an official delegation yesterday on proceeding to Bat- tambong to take over Indo-China
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territory
ceded under the Tokyo Treaty, says Reuter from Bangkok.
WAVELL'S TOUR
General Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief, India, has Just completed # tour of the North-West Frontier district.
On his return he sent a message to the G.O.C., Northern Command, expressing appreciation of the good work already done on the design and extension of defences in that area and saying he had | heen impressed by the bearing and | kenness of the troops on the fron-
uer-Reuter.
H.K. APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments, etc. are gazetted:-
Lieut.-Comdr. J. Jolly to be Harbour Master, etc., and Comdr. T. C. Stiff to be Deputy Harbour Master.
Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen to be an Assistant Labour Officer.
Sir V. M. Grayburn to be an Unofficial Member of the Execu tive Council.
Mr. J. C. Fitz-Henry to be an Official Justice of the Peace.
Mr. G. S. O. Mayne to be Act ing Sub-Lieut. in the H.K.N.V.F.
Lieut.-Colonel T. Adds -Martin- resigned his commission Ja the 5000000 | H.K.V.D.C.
STOP PRESS
Forty-five America-bound Japanese ships which were reported to have suddenly hove-to off the Pacific Coast following Mr. Sumner Welles' statement denouncing Japau us an aggressor, are refusing to answer all radio messages. They include the crack, liner, Tatsula Maru, whose position is
unknown after she had approached to within a few miles of the Golden Gate.
It has been suggested that she might be either proceed- ing to Mexico or awaiting re- fuelling at sea from a Japan- ese tanker which "left San Francisco on Friday night for Japan.
The N.VK office in San
Francisco, however, have now ezannounced that the Tatsuta Maru is scheduled ~ to arrive at 8 am. to-day. Meanwhile, the sailings of two Japanese freighters from Yokohama have been cancelled. Japan- ese ships in the United States are hurrying with their load- ing operations. Reuter.
President
Roosevelt,
says a brief Reuter mes- sage from Washington, has frozen Japanese assets in the United States, effective as from the opening of business |to-day.
assets have
Chinese also been frozen.
Reuter mes- New York,
Another sage, from says the freezing order apparently prevents t
the removal of any Japanese ships from the U.S.
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