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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1936.
GERMAN-JAPANESE AGREEMENT GODMOTHERS OF ITALO-HUNGARIAN FRIENDSHIP
STATEMENTS
DIRECTED AGAINST
COMMUNISM
An Epoch-Making Event
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special
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Berlin, November 26. Statements concerning the German-Japanese Agreement were made to the German News Agency on Wednesday evening by Ambas. sador von Ribbentrop and Vicomte Mushakoji.
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Herr von Ribbentrop said: "The conclusion of this agreement against the Communist Internationale is an epoch-making event. is the turning point in the campaign of all culture-loving countries against the forces of destruction. "It is essential that all civilised countries united against. Communism."*
Vicomte Mushakofi expressed the same hope and declared: "Against the Communist Internationale, which has its cells of des- truction all over the world, there is only one method of defence, namely co-operation of all countries. Japan and Germany are threatened more than other countries by the disruptivè influence of International Communism and are therefore, the first to resolve un co-operation."-Transocean News Service.
HINT OF SECRET CLAUSES
news
Paris, Nov; 28. The
of the German- Japanese pact was, according to the evening papers, received with- out much surprise in the French Foreign Office which was prepared, for this event by the reports of the past few days.
B. In accordance with the exist ing laws, the High Contracting States will take severe measures against those directly or indirectly, at home or abroad in the service of the Communist Internationale, for promoting the subveräive activi-
ties
VIOLENT SOVIET
ATTACK
Warning To Nazi Aggressors
Moscow. Nov. 26.
A violent attack cn Germany
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THE WAR
Five Girls Get Rude Shock
CAPTURED BY INSURGENTS
Talavera, Nov, 20.
Five girls styling themselves
and Japan was made at to-day'a | “godmothers of the war" were meeting of the Soviet Congress by mortified beyond description when M. Lubchenko. Premier of the found themselves prisoners in Ukranian Republic who declared Nationalist hands through A they were preparing 3 "holy misunderstanding. "crusade against the Soviet Union. The girls had been patriotically "Hitler won't see our Ukrainian | engaged in taking food and ciga- garden. I warn the Nazis that rettes to Government troops in the marching into the Ukraine is more trenches. On the strength of an difficult than into the Rhineland, alleged broadcast from Madrid and if they dare approach the wireless station that the Govern Soviet borders the Red Army will ment forces had recaptured Tala- strike them
unprecedented vera Torrijos from the Nationa➡ Hats, they set out in a powerful car to Talavera. Only when they found the car was surrounded by Nationalist troops after proceeding
blow.- Reuter.
BRITISH PRESS UNPERTURBED
Unrevealed Provisions In The Pact?
In this connection
the "Paris Soir' states that a few days ago the French Ambassader in Tokyo called on the Foreign Office in order to inquire about the propos-permanent Commission will be pledge of mutual assistance in ed agreement
London, Nov. 26.
by the
The papers are not perturbed news of the Japanese- German pact and comments gen- erally follow party lines. Trus C. In order to facilitate the co- whilst the
de- operation set forth under A. be- clares that the text discloses no-
"Morning Post" tween the competent authorities of thing particularly earth-shaking the High Contracting States. aland amounts to no more than a
ment as a menacing step forward in the unconcealed Pascist drive against the Soviet Union and the whale attitude is characterised by
considered to discuss all The paper hints that the agree-
fur-combating subversive activities of ther ways and means necessary to the Communist International, the ment maska a secret treaty benght the subversive activities of "Dally Herald "regards the agree- tween the two countries, stating the Communist Internationale." that although the published agree-
Signed at Berlin on behalf of ment is open to all other countries the respective Governments by Herr to join, and "envisages a
bloc von Ribbentrop, representing the against Communism, and only against this organisation, diplomatic explanation would not be accepted so easily Foreign Offices of London, Paris. and Washington.-- Franinrean "News Service
AGREEMENT 'TEXT
German Reich. Vicomte Musha- this koll, representing Japan."—"
Tronantena News Serence.
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Berlin. Nov. 25. The text of the agreement just reached between the German Reich and the Japanese Empire was known here on Wednesday. It reads:
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DEFENSIVE PACT
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Berlin, Nov. 25. In a speech broadcast over all German stations Wednesday evening, Minister for Propaganda, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, after reading the text of the Anti-Communist Agreement between Germany and Japan, declared that this text plainly showed that the agree- ment was of a defensive character. The two signatories had not pro- yoked the Communist Internation- ale, but on the other hand the Communist Internationale had by means of an uninterrupted series of attempts and acts of provoca- tion, endeavoured to plunge the world into confusion.- Iraḥ ocean News Service.
agression. "
The "Daily Telegraph" opines that, unless the agreement con- trins unrevealed provisions it lacks vital interest in its impor- tance in temper rather than con- tent.
ton of the terms of the agree- The Times" say that publica- ment has done something to allay the fears aroused by the secrecy of
the pact, which makes no mention of the Soviet, and the declaration against Communism is so worded that Russia can hardly oppose this marriage of true minds who have allied themselves in the campaign against subversive activities
KING VICTOR, EMMANUEL
*POLISH FOREIGN
POLICY
Fullest Approval In England
a certain distance did they realise ("Hong Kong Daily Presa" Special) their error.
The only two who had recovered from their dumbfoundedness at the realisation of the situation by when brought before General Varcia at headquarters were typist employed in an English
bank in Madrid and a modiste.
All the "godmothers" were sent to a convent at Carabanchel,— Reuter
HEAVY FIGHTING IN MADRID
Exciting Air Battle In The Morning
Toasts Made
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At Dinner
NEW EMPIRE OVERSEAS
Admiral Horty's Congratulations
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Rome, Nov. 26. The cordial bond of friendship existing between Italy and Hungary was stressed in senti- ments exchanged between King Victor Emmanuel and Regent Ad- miral Horty at a dinner given in Harty's honour in the Quirinal of Wednesday evening.
REGENT ADMIRAL HORTY
MILLION DOLLARS
SAVED
Shanghai Municipality Axe Works
Shanghai, Nov. 25.
An annual saving of a million. dollars in Shanghai budget is ex pected as a result of the economy programme adopted by the Muni- | cipal Counell which includes a re- cent. in of eight per
in the
The King said: "The Italian nation is watching with profound Warsaw, Nov. 26.
interest and 'sympathy the work of Much attention has been at-
reconstruction undertaken by the Hungarian nation under the tracted in political circles here
the interview with For-guidance of Regent Horty." eign Minister Beck, published Regent Horty, in reply, referred
to the foundation of the Italian duction by the military organ "Polska Zbrenja." which states that the Empire overseas, and expressed the salaries, drastic changes interview is published to finally heartiest congratulations of Hun-system or exchange compensation disperse the rumours that a diver Bary at this achievement. The ¦ and imposition of rates and taxes gency of opinion is held regard-speaker raised his glass: "To the on municipal employees. ing. Poland's foreign policy be- health of Your Royal and Imperial tween the Foreign Minister and Majesty" as well as to the ever-
increasing the military authorities-
prosperity of the Referring to his London visit fraternally friendly Italian
tion."- Transocean News Service.
INVITATION TO THE CORONATION
London, Nov. 26.
Colonel Beck state that he had there defended Polish foreign po- Key an being governed between courage and wise caution. thus adhering to the political prin- ciples of Pilsudski, These prin- ciples had met with the fullest understanding and approval in England, and the reception ac- Members of Parliament and corded the Polish representatives i their wives will be invited to at had been distinctly cordial. Eng- tend the Coronation ceremony "at Iand had followed Poland's far- eign policy with attention and had Madrid, Nov. 26. shown no hesitation in entering Heavy Aghting started again into close relationship with this morning when the weather: Poland- moderated.
Trunicean New, Service
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SERIOUS FOOD SHORTAGE
The insurgents concentrated bombing the barracks and 'model prison in Madrid while Govern- ment artillery› was also, effective: in checking the enemy's advance.
An exciting air battle took place this morning in which the Gor ernment claims to have brought down one three-engined insurgent machine.
The food supply at the capital is becoming seriously short and the rationing method has proved unsuccessfuË.........
Reuter's Bulletin Service,
SURPRISE ATTACK ON TALAVERA
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
The Times", adds that there are rumours, probably not without aubstance that the agreement provides for he establishment of German and Japanese spheres of Influence, economic and ultimately
While the political, in the Dutch East Indies,
a development which would react rushing
BRITISH SUSPICIONS
London, Nov. 25.
The Government of the German Reich and the Imperial Japanese Government. In view of the fact that it is the purpose of the Com munist Internationale, known as "Comfritern" to attempt to dis- Integrate the existing states.: and to attempt to bring them into sub. mission by all means nt its dis- posal. convinced also that the toleration of Communist inter- ference into the internal affairs of the states constitutes not only a
British circles suspect to their internal peace. Japanese-German agreement an- but also to the peace of the world.
nounced it Ber in goes farther on the British position in Hong ❘inforcements to the Madrid and being desirous of co-operating than the published terms indicate. Kong and Singapore.. Whether front preparatory to a in self defence against Communist It may, indeed, resemble an ice-
gigantic that development. is really in new offensive, Government mill- subversive action. have agreed as berg, reaching farther below the prospect or not, Japanese pene naman. 1,500 strong, conducted a tration southward of China is like- surprise attack on Talavera, 70 surface than above.
Well-informed quarters, however,
ly to be considerably accelerated miles behind the rebel lines. States agree to inform each other have no news conarming the re-j by the pact, which greatly lessens ports that the two countries have her apprehensions with regard to agreed to c
the Manchurian frontier defensive military alliance.
Reuter.
menace
follows:
Art. I The High Contracting
ationale, to apply measuETES
of
self defence in the spirit of the present, agreement, or to take part in the present agreement.
Art III. The German as well as the Japanese text of this agree
ment is to be deemed the original
text.
FIVE-YEAR TERM The agreement comes into force.
Such a step. it true, would na- turally weaken the British posi~
There appears to be a readiness
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terms
the
up
Lisbon, Nov. 25. Nationalists were thousands
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SOVIET MANCHUKUO BORDER
Two-sided Versions Of New Incident
Moscow, Nov. 26. Russia
the has protested to Japanese Government over an in- cident at the Soviet-Manchukuo border which occurred two days 'ago in which it is alleged fifty Japanese troops pentrated a mile inside Soviet territory and fred on a Russian military patrol.
The Japanese version states that the incident occurred on Manchukuo territory and added that their casualties were ten killed, eight
missing and seven wounded.-- Raufer's Bulletin Service.
CHEN CHI TANG IN EUROPE
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The multia were concentrated at San Bartolomo, 15 miles south
London, Nov. 26. General of Talavera, and suddenly ad-
Chen Chi-tang, vanced with batteries of three Governor of Canton, accompanied and four inch guns and shelled by ex-Finance Myplater. ex、 their objective for an hour.
Education Minister. Canton Secre- They actually gained a footing tary and Colonel Liang 'who is un the outskirts of the town be- staying a few days in London,
the Nationalists
counter-called at the Chinese Embassy. Otherwise he is not seeing anyone. This is his first trip abroad. He is doing the sights of London and leaves for the Continent end of the week. He will probably ́spend the winter in South France. No- thing has yet been 'decided re- garding his return to China.--- Reuter
ANGLO.CHINESE ALLIANCE
Tokyo Press Report Refuted
of the activities of the Coramunist Internationale, to consult each other on the necessary measures ΟΙ defence, and to carry them through, in close co-operation.
MASTERPIECE OF BLUFF The High Contracting tion in the Far East. Art. II.
London, Nov. 36. States will jointly invite auch other states. whose internal peace is
The highly important and most menaced by the Communist Inter- to credit the reports of a barter serious section of the Japanese- fore
German agreement is the second attacked and forced them to re- agreement, under which German arms will be exchanged for Japan-paragraph, says the manchester treat.--- ese raw materialz.
Guardian." The introduction of the Reuter. Taking its
word "abroad” which appears no- published
where else destroys all pretence alone, it is felt the agreement does not alter the situation, and it is Taking severe measures" against that it is a defensive agreement. regarded merely as an announce-
those indirectly promoting the ment made for political reasons and confrming the long-standing
Third International might cover amnity between the contracting
anything from intervention in Spain to an open attack on Cze- ment is disliked by Britain in za a period of five years. Prior to the expiration much sa it represents a further communism, it is an agreement i
guised as an agreement against
Shanghai, Nov. 26. accretion to the system of. blocs against Soviet Russia.
Surprise has been caused in of this agreement and in due time the High Contracting Parties representing opposing Idealogies, clever propagandlat could not per- learned that the report was cir- The most political circles here on it being will come
to an understanding
such alignment runs suade anyone that it is possible culating in Tokyo that negotia concerning the further method of counter to British policy, as fre for Germany to "defend" Spain or tions for an Anglo-Chinese offen-
quently made clear by Mr. An- their co-operation.
Besides the actual agreement, thony Eden, the Foreign Minister, ting an illegal act of aggression.
Czechoslovakia without commit-aive and defensive alliance were there is
and Mr. Stanley Baldwin,
proceeding. Protocol attached, B
the Prime Minister.-. which reads as follows:
Heuter. "On the occasion of the signa- ture to-day of the agreement directed against the Communist Internationale the undersigned
The Italian Government, is not. The threat of co-operation is a authorized representatives of the affected by the German-Japanese formidable factor in the agree two Governments concerned, have agreement, it is stated in authori-ment. At the lowest estimate the agreed as follows:
on the day it is signed, and will parties. Nevertheless, 'the agree. \ choslovakia or North China Dis
remain in force for
and any
ITALY NOT AFFECTED
Rome, Nov. 25.
tative circles.
A. in matters concerning the It is added that no accord exists exchange of intelligence bearing between Rome and Tokyo, though upon the activities of the Com-
In some matters their views are munist Internationale as well as
nearly identical- measures for information on Reuters Bulletin Service and
the defence against the 1 Communist Internationals, the competent authorities of the two High Contracting Stater, will co- operate closely.
AMERICAN INTEREST
Washington; Nov 25.
The United States is on's scade
Whether Japan would go to war against Russia if Germany did is uncertain. She is more likely to take the opportunity for further aggression in China, Bbd
agreement is a masterpiece of bluff and in the last ten years
but has become the strongest power in Europe. Reuter
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COLONY'S HEALTH
Two cases of diphtheria, both from Kowloon were notified by
the Health authorities for the 24th hours ended November 25. One outbreak of typhoid from Kow loon, and a case of puerperal ferer from Victoria, were also con- tained in the report. T
The report has been published in the Tokyo "Nichi Nichi," from its Shanghai correspondent, who added that the Governor of Hong tain evidently wants China to sục- Kong and Mr. T V. Boong have
ceed in her task of national re- also negotiated an agreement Juvenation and will give all the whereby Britain would construct a legitimate assistance in her power, railway across the island of Hai- it is pointed out. Talk of an nan and exploit mines in South alliance, however, is manifestly China,
absurd, the spokesman said." The reports are emphatically China wishes no alliance
ада denied by a spokesman of the even now is steadfastly resisting Chinese Government, who des- | pressure to bind herself by an cribes them as "irrational efforts alliance with another power of fournalistic imagination "one against Russia.
Relations between Britain and
"What we want la to be left
Japanese pact, according to the China have lately been increasing alone to work out our own balva- Becretary of State's oface.
mically interested in the German-Reuter's "Bulletin Service.
ly cordial, especially since the visit, tion in our own way,” he added: of Sir Frederick Leith-Rosa. Br- | Reuter:
com-
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The principal items saved are $850,000 in the pay of foreign ww- ployees and $150,000 in that of Chinese employees.-. Reuter
KING'S VISIT · TO BIRMINGHAM
London, Nov. 20. The frat visit of the King to Birmingham since his secession will take place on December 10
Westminster Abbey. The Barl | when on the conclusion of his tour Marshal stated in the House of Commons that the King manded him to laue invitations to members and wives to attend the . Coronation—
Reuter,
of industrial; estabilaments tá South Staffordshire will spend three and a half has in Mid- land City to inspect the various aspects of the local social services. -British Wireless...
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