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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1937.
GERMAN MINISTER'S VISIT WELCOMED
Sudden Change THOROUGH STUDY OF
Of Attitude
BLUM AND THE COMMUNISTS
Paris, June 18. Discussing
which the reasons prompted the Communists' last- minute decision to vote in favour of the Finance Bill, political quar- ters here assert that "the sudden change of attitude was due to the fact that Premier Blum gave the Communists a promise that the workers wages will be increased "in fair proportion to the increase of indirect taxation.
SITUATION URGED
INCENTIVE FOR BEST EFFORTS
London, June 16.
The announcement that the German Foreign Minister, Baron von Neurath, is to visit London on June 23, is prominently featured in the newspapers. The Times says that the news will be warmly and unreservedly welcomed. Baron von Neurath will noi come, bringing proposals with him, nor will he find on this side a settled programme ready for discussion.
What is required before all is that a joint and thorough study of the difficulties and interests that concern both coun- tries should now be competently, responsibly and quietly taken in hand. If the starting point be Spain, logic has demanded it. but events in Spain provide only the opening for the conver- sations which should travel much further.
Minister
Air Service To Continue
DECISION TAKEN
BY OFFICIALS
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Tientsin, June 16,
A conference between the Chinese and Japanese directors of the Huitung Aviation Company and. General Furusho, Aviation Director of the Tokyo War Office, is report- ed to have decided to continue the air service, with connection to Tokyo, pending any order to the contrary. from the Hopel-Chahar, Council with which the Company is registered.
The Company's officials contend and British that the air services were governed atatesmen is emphasised in poll by the Tangku Pact under which tical circles which point out that China undertook to permit through frequent opportunities were afford- "mall, railway and air services.— everyed for talks between British" and ¦ Reuter.
French statesmen
For four years Anglo-German | German relations have been the target of long-range bombardment by Notes and declarations...set speeches and
and newspaper articles, Internationales
It is also believed that M. Blum made certain political concessions to the Communists with regard to the Spanish conflict. Negotiationis are now periding between the see- ond and the French Confederation of Labour with a view to forming a solid pro-Red Spanish bloc desired by the Communists, it is stated in informed quarters. -
and third
Although it is uncertain whether or to what extent these plans are supported by the French Govern-. ment where Socialist influence predominates or whether the French Government has actually given its binding assurances to the Communists, It is pointed out that the sudden change of attitude has resulted in financial, as well as political concessions being granted by the Government.--- Trantoreati News Service.
month that passes has proved that open Covenants cannot be openly arrived at.
There is no lack of material. some of it stubborn material for host and guest to work upon, but thefe is no lack of incentive for their best endeavours and no lack of goodwill on this side to support the promising move that is already overdue.-
British Wireless.
PRESS COMMENT London:--Much Interest is shown here in the 'announcement of the
The Daily Telegraph" recalls
that it is 18 months since Baron RUN ON CHINA
STATE BANK
von Neurath visited England and the paper goes on to say that, the fact that the German Minister has just returned from a journey to
Yugo-Siaviz, Bulgaria and Hungary increases the interest with which British political circles look for- ward to the forthcoming visit.
יינר
Expected To Be Over Shortly
The "Times" writes that British
Canton, June 16. Government quarters belleve that Although the run on the China personal discussions with the Ger-State Bank to-day was not so man Minister on the Spanish situa-heavy as yesterday, sufficient cashi
value.—
GIVE YOUR GUESTS
DEINHARD'S
WORLD
FAMED
HO KS & MOSELLES
"THE SIGN OF THE PERFECT HOST”
CALDBECK'S
DEPUTIES HAVE
BUSY TIME
forthcoming visit of Baren von tion will prove to be of the greatest was avaliable to-day to meet all Division Of Opinion
Neurath, and the necessity of per- sonal conversations between the
FROM THE SPANISH FRONT
London, June 15
The British Government have now transmitted to the two par- ties in Spain Я communication agreed upon at the week-end by the Foreign Secretary and the French, German and Italian Am- bassadors.
The text is as follows.
"First, that the two parties should be asked to give a specific assurance that they will respect foreign warships on the high seas and elsewhere, and will take steps to see that their naval and air forces give effect to this assurance,
"Secondly, that in order to avold accidental attacks on, or damage to foreign warships participating in the patrol when lying in the ports of either party, the two
General Franco parties should be asked to come to an agreement with the four Po- wers upon the list of Spanish ports to be made available for use as bases for their patrol ships, and upon the definition of safety zones which should be established in those ports.
"Thirdly, that the two parties should be informed of any intrac tion of the aforesaid assurances, or any attack upon foreign war- ships responsible for naval patrol will be regarded by the four Pow- ers participating in the control as a matter of common concern, and that, the four Powers, irrespective of any immediate measures of self-- defence considered necessary by the forces of the Power"actually attacked. will immediately seek agreement among themselves con- cerning the steps to be taken in. concert, taking into consideration the views which the Government concerned is naturally entitled to express as to further appropriate measures. British Wirelenu;
CAPTURE WITHIN 24 HOURS?
Lisbon, June 15. General Franco expects the com plete capture of Bilbao within 24 hours states a broadcast from Balamanca, y
The broadcast adds that the Civil Governor of San Sebastian has been ordered to" "Bilbao, to reorganise the civil life of that
BASQUE PRESIDENT'S APPEAL
Transocean News, Service.
DANISH
E
MINISTER
London, June 15.
A copy of the Basque President's appeal to Mr. Anthony Eden. Br!- tish Foreign Secretary, to prevent the destruction of the centre of Bilbao before the civilians have been evacuated, has been sent to. General Francisco Franco, Insur- gent Command-in-Chief, with the expression of the British Govern- ment's hopes that the threat will not be put into execution.-
Reuter.
MANY CAPTURED
London, June 15. The Spanish Insurgents have captured 5,000 Basque prisoners since entering the "Iron Ring," ac- cording to a message from Vitoria. -Reuter.
INTENSE AERIAL
BOMBARDMENT
Hendaye, June 16.
A Salamanca communique ad- mits the descent by Insurgent troops into Blibao was not prae- ticable whilst the Basque troops troops still accupy heights to the south-west of the city and these to-day were subjected to intense aerial bombardment.- Beuter.
ÉLECTION CAMPAIGNS
creditors even those on fixed de- posits.
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Both the head office and branch office remained open this after- noon until 6 p.m. Instead of 3 pm. lo order to enable creditors to withdraw their cash,
Mr. Lu Hin-ming, manager af
Paris, June 15.
The Chamber of Deputies re- assembled at midnight after the conclusion of the Finance Com- mittee's examination of the Government's Onancial proposals,
TO RETIRE the Bank, told newspapermen A criücal situation is reflected the division of opinion
COUNT AHLEFELDT
LAURVIG
that Mr. Tsou Min-chu, the Chair- in man of the Board of Directors, amongst members of the Com- had no control over the affairs of {mittée, which voted by 22 to 16 the Bank, which cannot be adver- to report favourably on the pro- sely affected by recent develop- posals.
ments. He said the accounts and Of six abstentions from voting transactions of the Bank are open | five were Communists and the to publle inspection...
SPECIAL POWERS BILE
London, June 16. The coming retirement at the
other a Radical Socialist.- end of the year of the Danish
Owing to misunderstanding. | Reuter, " Minister In London. Count there has been a run on the bank Ahlefeldt Laurvig was referred to since yesterday' in consequence of at a dinner last night of the Anglo- | the, arrest of Mr. Tsou. It is ex Danish Society attended by Prin-pected that the run will be over ccas Helena Victoria and Princess very soon.- Union News. Marie Louise.
The Danish Minister, who said it was with great regret that he would be severing his connexion with London, remarked that an ancestor of his had signed the first treaty between England and Denmark in 1661 and it had last ed 300 years.
"We Danes look to the British
King and nations as defendera of freedom and parliamentarism and perusal of Danish newspapers dur ing the Coronation showed that that English
and Danish took the same interest in that marvellous occasion." he added. British Wireles
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AOYAMA CASE
Further Probe Unnecessary
Canton, June 16.
Paris, June 15. The Chamber was packed just after "midnight for the debate' on the Government's special, powers Bill, M. Schmidt moving its adóp- tion" on behalf of the Finance Committee.
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Clash Between Mohammedan Forces And Chinese Troops
Peiping, June 16.
Disturbances are reported to have broken out in Sinklang province following a clash between: Mohammedan forces and, the Chinese troops commanded by General Sheng Shih-tsal Local Chinese declare that the outbreak is the result of prolonged, dit- Terences between the two forces over control of the frontier pro- vince.
The long-distance bus service week-end "and armed conflict re between Kwelhwa and Urumchi sulted.
parently as the result of the mill not yet been ascertained here: Ge- has been suddenly disrupted, ap Details of the situation have itary operations. This line passes
The Communists, after a mid- night meeting, declared their continued opposition to the in- direct taxation proposals and the Government's fall is believed to be inevitable. Für even 迂 M. The presence of Japanese des- Blum gets a majority, its slender- troyers in Swatow has nothing to ness will preclude his retention of do with the Kiyoshi Aoyama case, office on such an important is the Japanese Consul General, Mr.sue- C. Tyau, Special. Delegate of the press T. Nakamura.told Dr. Phillip K. Heuter.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who protested against the arrival of Ja-
Mohammedan Paris, June 15.
forces stationed closely associated panese men-of-war' without noti~ It is generally believed that, the Hami, are reported to have figures. Consequently the belief is fication to the Chinese authorit-Communist group. will abstain started an advance on Urumchi, expressed that the disorde i might.
from voting on the Government's the capital of the province, last have been inspired by outside in- Mr. Nakamura undertook to Financial Bill unless the Govern-week. Contact "was established fuences. „forward, the protest to the Japan- ¦ment changes its attitude.
with the Chinese troops over the Union. Newss
HAI LEE STRIKES
SUBMERGED ROCK Passengers Taken Off
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MMUNISTS ABSTAIN?
ese Empressy with a view to recall. The abstenalon of the Com- ing the warships, according to the "Central News Agency."
mumists will probably lead to the Government's resignation, as the General Wu Te-chen, Chairman Communists are still opposed to of the Kwangtung Provincial Gov. Indirect taxation, but are pre- ernment, received the Japanese pared to offer collaboration in Consul General this morning in government on a wider basis
Beuter"
Shanghal, June 18. About 300 passengers who were London,' June 16, taken off from the China Mer- The result of another of the chant's vessel Hat Lee by the Hat series of by-elections was, an- Ching and Hai "An of the coast nounced late last night when it of Cheklang arrived herz yester-connection with the Aoyama case which would strictly apply to the became known that Colonel Guest | day. These passengers booked on (National Conservative) brother of the Hai Lee for Canton and Hong the late Conservative member for Kong. ," the Drake Division of Plymouth
The ill-fated steamer, one of the had retained seat with 15,778 votes four new vessels built in England, against the Labour opponent. Mr. struck a submerged rock near G. T. Garratt who polled 11,044. Haagchow Bay, as she was report- Election campaigns are proceeded to be steaming not far out en-. ing in nine other Parliamentary ough from the coast. The parts stove in are temporarily filled, and constituencies.
the Hai Lee is expected to pro- British Wireless.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Popular Front programme-- in Nanking takes the position that the facts of the case were estab- lished by recent investigation of Chinese and Japanese ometals and that a further probe would be un- necessary — Union Newa.
ceed here on June 18 under her own steam for repairs:
tinion News,
London Foreign Exchange Circles
Regard Franc Position Precarious
London, June 16.
A still precarious condition was this morning s opinion of those connected with the foreign exchange market regarding the franc. Immediately after the opening, dealings began to be nervous and bear speculators, intimidated by M. Leon Blum's majority Chamber, rushed to cover the open positions, forcing, down spot franc 10 110.71 110.71
rally, however, was short-lived and with the trend, swinging completely round the French authorities were again forced to intervene on a heavyish scale to support their currency.
While earnestly desirous of witnessing 's long overdue improvement in the French fina cial situation, London financial circles are pessimistic regarding M. Blum's chances of achieviki this end pointing out that first and foremost the French Premier must have confidence in capitalist countrymen. The continued weakening of francs for forward delivery, however, whic is at present quoted at 114 for one month and 117 for three months indicate that the capital are far from showing returning confidence and are still refresting. Reuter.
GERMAN FLAG RETURNED
Fine Gesture By Sir Claud Hollis
London, June 16.
Bir Claud Hollis visited the Ger man Embassy here and handed to the Ambassador. Herr Joachim van Ribbentrop, the Asg that had fown in 1916 above the German Government building in Tanga German East Africa
Originally the flag had been
| given to Bir Cland by a non-com- missioned omcer of the South- African Army Herz von Ribben tree accepted the flag and expressTM ed the thanks of the German Government.
** The aimple ceremony was car- ried out at the instance of the Aucio-German Fellowship, whose Fritide Ford Mount Temple,
eur Service
through Hami, in eastern Sin-neral Sheng and his faction con- klang, which is reported to be the trolling the provincial government centre of disorders.
are known to have long been with radical
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