HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
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CZECH TROOPS
TROOPS ARE STILL AT
AT FRONTIER
Negotiations, However, Going On Satisfactorily Between Henlein And Dr. Hodza
EUROPE RELIEVED AT LESSENING OF TENSION
Prague, May 25.
There is no indication at present that Czech Government troops will withdraw from the frontier.
Their numbers and whereabouts are a strictly guarded secret, but It is generally considered that the Government has despatched as few troops as possible.
Meanwhile, the conversations between the Premier. Dr. Milan Hodza, and the Sudeten German leaders are stated to be progrUSS- ing favourably, although there is yet no evidence that a concrete settlement is near..
In Berlin. says a message from the German capital, the early edi-
Parls. May 25.
The relaxation of tension in the
Wons of the morning newspapers international situation is viewed
are Alled with detalled reports of frontier incidents which occurred during the week-end.
here with satisfaction,
The Central European problem
is still the principal subject dis
The reports also give the im-cussed in political circles but the pression of great multary activity situation
on the part of the Czechs.
is not
being followed with the degree of excitement
The funeral of the two Sudeten shown during the week-end. German farmers shot on Saturday In the Cabinet, Council yester- the frontier is taking place day. Premier Daladier and "the Foreign Minister. M. Bonnet, gave today at Eger.
on
Herr Konrad Henlein, 'the Sude-a detailed report on diplomatic ten leader, is attending, and a events, during the week-end, and wreath sent by Herr Hitler will be in the evening M. Bonnet received lald on the grave by the German in succession the British Ambas- Military Attache, Colonel Tonssaln. sader. Sir Eric Phipps, the Ameri- A dais draped with black will be can Ambassador, Mr. William C. erected on the spot bearing the Bullitt and the Turkish Abassador. Insignia of the Sudeten Deutsch. Mr. Davas. from which speeches will be de-i Ivered.
DISTINCT SUCCESS
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MINISTER DEPARTS
The question is asked in many The conversations held on Mon-quarters to what extent and in day between Dr. Hodza and Herr what way French influence will be Henlein are considered in ocial felt in Prague during the negotia- tlons between Herr Benlein and
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEETING.
Pictures taken at the Races held at Happy Valley on Saturday.
RIBBENTROP
quarters to be a distinct success. the Prague Government. In this ORDERS
The conversations were con- ducted in a most friendly tone connection. it is pointed out that and were continued yesterday.
the Czechoslovakian Minister in STRONG PROTEST
It is believed that the exchange Paris, M. Osusky, left for Prague ot opinion between the "Premier Yesterday evening in order to ad- and the Sudeten leader will have
an excellent effect on the deve- lopment of the minority problem, although it is pointed out that' it is naturally impossible for details
French views-(Transocean).
vist the Prague Government of CZECH MACHINE
FLEW LOW OVER VILLAGE
PROTECTION FOR HENLEIN Prague, May 25.
Herr Henlein was escorted, by
of the Nationalities Statute, by Czech gendarmes when he travell which German minorities ired the 200 kilometres from" Prague Czechoslovakia will be given to Asch yesterday after the parley greater political
economic with Dr. Hodza. freedom, to have been discussed
and
- DETAILS STILL AWAITED
London, May 25. Details of the opening talks be- tween, Dr. Hodza and Herr Hen- lein are still awaited in London.
Other measures were also taken between them, since this is their along the road to ensure his safety.
-(Transocean). first interview-(Reuter)
LONDON CONFERENCE
London May 25.
Dr The German Ambassador.
Dirksen, had a Herbent von lengthy interview with the British The Czech Minister to London. Foreign Secretary. Lord Halifax. Dr. Jan Masaryk, Is leaving for?
yesterday afternoon Prague tomorrow to acquaint Dr
Well-informed circles declare
Berlin. May 25.
TURKISH
MINORITY
IN SANJAK
Threat Of Armed Intervention
An
&
Istanbul, May 25. unveiled threat of armed intervention by Turkey in Syria A sharp protest has been order- was" contained in statement ed by Herr Joachim von Ribben
issued today by the semi-official trop. German Foreign Minister. Anatolian newsagency;·· The state- against alleged fresh violations of ment asserts that the French High the German frontier by Czecho-Commissioner slovak planes.
has not observed
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1938. —PAGE
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NEWS FROM THE. SPANISH WAR FRONT
Salamanca, May 25. The Nationalist headquarters 19- sued a WILD bulletin last night declaring that the enemy Cop- tinued attacks on the Catalan front, in the Tremp sector, and at Balaguera. The enemy was again repulsed and suffered enormous casualties. The
nf Josses
the 'enemy are at least 4,000.
As on previous days, the enemy failed to gain in the slightest al- though a large number of tanks, supported the attacks and inten- alve bombardment took place.
The Nationalists destroyed · six tanks, and continued mopping-up operations in the territory, between the sectors of Mosguevels and Val de Pinares.
A war bulletin issued by the Re- publican War Ministry in Barce- lona last night states from the that Republican
eastern
front
during the elections in Santak troops in Ingna repuised the enemy
It is stated that in addition to the conditions of the agreemens three frontler violations, already concluded with the Ankara Gov. reported
Czech by
aeroplanes ernment. during the past twenty-four hours. A fourth case had just come to light
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The statement continues bry
that saying
the unrecessary
01 despatch French troops Sanjak has greatly increased the
OX intolerable pressure
the in-
Edouard Benes, the Czech Presi-ithat Czechoslovakia was the main about two miles from the frontier/babitants and adds the "result 15
'dent, and the Premier with the subject discussed, but that, the events and feelings in conversation was only of an in trend of Great Britain, and also to gene-formative character and was ex- gally discuss the situation.
tremely conciliatory. Trans- ocean).
Observera in London attribute the 'easing of the tension in Czechoslovakia not sɔ much to the attitude adopted by any one power but to the general self-restraint shown all round in the trying and inflammable circumstances.
that public opinion
A Czech plane yesterday flew over the German frontier west of Eger, at Schlending, which is
in Turkey The machine was a bi-plane armed with a machine-gun and carried must ask whether the moment has not come to berate the two pilots.
population from this terror."
Political circles here attach this state- great importance ment which is interpreted final warning and that unless conditions change, Turkey will TO arms to protect the minority in Sanjak.
seen
Later the machine was over the village of Waldsabsen about four miles from the frontier and was flying very low!
FRENCH MINISTER ZEES DR. HODZA
The machine was evidently en- `gaged in observation of the coin- Prague, May 25. Dr. Hodzá received the French try and there could be no question Minister. M de la Croix, yesterday of the plot having lost his way
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POLISH-RUMANIA MILITARY CONFERENCE
Warsaw, May 25. Important consultations between the Polish and Rumanian General
·Paris, May 25. staffs are announced for next The extent to which the French week when General Jonescu, Chief Colonies will be called upon to of Rumanian General Staff, will
to contribute France's defence arrive on an official visit to the loans was revealed today..
Polish capitali. The French Governors In the African
Wil
the same
During his stay in Poland
A freighter with cargo of pro- visions and medical supplies pre-
possessions bays, beca sented by the Rellef Committee of authorised to raise the total of he will be the guest of General
Republican Society. France, Argentine, Australia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Finland. Great Britain. United States, Cze- choslovakia and Netherlands, ar- rived at Valencia yesterday.
The well known Americanau- thor, Mr. Ernest Hemmgway, bas] presented 12 ambulances to the Republican troops on the eastern
*ront.--(Transocean),
It is felt in London that Ger- and discussed the present situa-as the frontier line could easily Further indication of the Increas JAPANESE
many. France and Hungary, made tion. In the afternoon. Dr. Hodza be picked up here." real contributions in this direc-met the British Minister, Mr. Basil tlon.—(Reuter).
Newton.(Transocean).
NO CONCENTRATION OF
JAPANESE WARSHIPS
(From Our Own Correspondent),
Canton, May 25, returning to their homes in Tung- The report that over 20 Japanese shan, Pahoktung and Honglok. warships are concentrated" at Tal- It is not true that American manshan Island, about 45 miles women and children have
been southwest of Hong Kong, riven ordered to return to Canton, since prominence in several vernacular they
were never ordered
papers this morning, was branded evacuate from this city.
as incorrect by a military spokes- man here today.
ex-
Owing to the fear of possible aerial bombing by Chinese warplanes Japanese warships. the military spokesman plained, would not concentrate at one point. He stated thal the Japanese warcraft off the coast of Ewangtung showed no special activity.
JAPANESE OFFICERS Rear-Admiral Masakichi Okuma
to
The USB. Minanao is still in Hong Kong on extended leave 101- lowing her overhaul at the Kow- loon and Whampoa Dock.
As
FUKIEN MILITIA
ORGANISE
Foochow, May 23.
a precautionary measure against the landing attempts ny Japanese marines on the south Fuklent coast, armed militia corps ave been organised at a number is reported to be the senior naval or districts and an inter-district officer in command.of the Jap-headquarters have been established anese fleet in South China waters at Tsinklang on the mouth of the His former post was as comman-Tein River.
dant of the Fifth Torpedo Boat At Halteng near the mouth of Flotills. Captain T. Suzuki is to the Lungkiang River, several bun- charge of the naval air force dred Japanese blue Jackets in a operating in this part of the coun- number of small steam launches try, pres eshop made an attempt to land on the American residents in Canton night of May 22, but were revulsed are not worried by the situation by Chinese defenders. (Centra) at Amoy. The missionaries are News).
POPULACE EXCITED
ing tension is seen in the sudden
return of President Kemal Ataturk CONFISCATION to Ankara from Mersina, where OF CHINESE
COTTON MILLS
The German population in the he was recuperating after his re- frontler! urea which is entirely cent Muess.-(Transocean). without troops were most per- —
turbed and excited by the daily It 19 claimed in German circles frontier infringements,
that concentrations on the border The German report says that of "the Sudeten German territory the whole of the Sudeten German do not help to reassure the po- territory is packed with troops pulation especially as
no such
"Spoils Of Victory"
who have advanced to within a mensures have been taken on theures the Japanese military con- few yarda from the border.
German side(Reuter),
PRETTY NAVAL WEDDING
Lieut. "CESS. St. G. Beat, of the Royal Navy, photographed with his bride, formerly Miss Isabel M. M. Holland, after their wed. ding at the Hong Kong Union Church yesterday afternoon. (Photo, King's Studio).
London, May 25. The Manchester Guardian fea-
fiscation of the Chinese-owned cotton mills in Shanghai as “spolls of victory," and their transference to Japanese mill owners "who were previously a highly respectable body of businessmen, but are now, by their own initiative, placed in 1 Dosition perilously close to brigandage.”
The Manchester Guardian re- calls the same Japanese technique in Manchuria where the Japanese, doing nothing against which for- eign Powers could oficially pro- test, had quietly absorbed all the main Industries leaving nobody with whom foreigners could trade.
(Reuter).eput
CHINESE VIGILANCE ON JAPANESE RONIN Canton, May 26. The
Chinese authorities Kre taking strict vigilance on the move- ments of Japanese ronin in areas around Kwangchow Hay.
It is reported that a large num- ber of Japanese rodin have filtered into that area to engage dri espionage work and smuggling. They have established so-called there.- special service organs (Central News),
the
200,000,000 francs for defence pur. Statchlewiez, of the Polish Gen-
heeral Staff. poses, while Indo-China expected to raise 400,000,000 General Jonescu will be accom- francs for
purpose.panied by General Banateacu and The burden of the interest pay other high rank officers. ments are to be borne by the
budget of general
local According to foreign diplomatic |quarters here, these General Staff Governments.
concern the In the report submitted by the consultations will Minister for Colonies to the question of military co-operation French President, it is stated that particularly in the event of a the French possessions must now third Power seeking the right to assume the responsibility of their march through their territory.
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