HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
PRAGUE WELCOMES SIR JOHN
CABLES
SIMON'S SPEECH
Quarters Feel Britain Ready To Give Support
Pathetic Story Official
Of Helpless Human Suffering
Shanghai, Aug. 28.
A poignant and pathetic story of helpless haman auf” 1:fering was told the French Consular authorities in Shang- hai yesterday evening with the arrival of several Chinese from Kashing to summon aid for the aged French missionary, Bishop Feveau.
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The Bishop, who is 79, is almost; alone in the battle-scarred town and a day or so ago contracted blood- poisoning. As there are no means of medical aid nearer than Shang- hal, a little band of Chinese friends set out för Shanghai.
When they had told their story the French, Consular authorities immediately decided to send medi-
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PEACEFUL SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND
FOR CZECHOSLOVAKIAN QUESTION
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Prague, August 28. IR John Stmon's speech at Lanark on the Czechoslovakian problem has found a very warm welcome bere, and according to information obtained from a reliable source, quarters in close touch with the Government are of the opinion that the British Government had ineated, through Sir John's speech, that it was prepared to support, the policy of the Prague Governa
The Narodny Listy, regarded as the mouthpiece of the Prague Premier, even speaks of it as "an appeal in the last instance to the Reich Chancellor" whilst the semi-official Prager Presse selects for emphasis in brief comment Sir John's concluding words addressed to "those who, with a disregard of the interests of world peace. threaten a satisfactory solution."-(Transocean.).
Italians Resume Border
cal aid to the helpless missionary Farm Lands
the first thing this morning. The Bishop has been a missionary in China for 52 years.-Router),
FARMERS' NIGHT RAID
ON SINGTZE
Nanchang, Aug. 28. Heavy casualties were in- filleted on the small Japanese force guarding Singize. impor- tant town on the west shore of Poyang Lake, when Chinese farmers armed with big swords, old rifles and farming imple ments stole into the city and attacked the enemy under
cover of darkness at night time recently.
The attack of the farmers was in revenge for the alleged outrages committed by the Japanese upon their womenfolk.
After the fall of Singtze, the farmers had been hiding them- selves in the hills in the outskirts. Taking the Japanese unawares. they descended from the hills and took vengeance.
Small parties soldiers now dare not venture far
Japanese
Nice. August 28. The Italian authorities have ordered Frenchmen owning land in Vallon and Chastillon. near the Franco-Italian Iron- tler. to give up all their "pro- perties Immediately.
The farmers have been granted a month to remove their cattle and gather their .crops, after which the military authorities will take over occupation of the dis- trict.
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Reasons for the step are not dis- closed, but the local Prefect has Informed the French Government of the order.--(Router).
A cartoon from "World Culture.". Hankow, by Jack Chen.
from the city. lest they should be POOTUNG TOWN
attacked by the vengeful Chinese. --Central News).
Italian Cruiser In Accident
Shanghai, August 28.
The Italian cruiser, Ray- mondo Montecuccoli, - flagship of Itaban naval units in China waters, went ground off Poo tung Point within sight of the Shanghai Bund last night when turning around ready to proceed to her moorings.
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Berlin Says Speech Failed
SIR
Berlin, August 28..
IR John Simon's speech at Lanark is regarded in Berlin as having falled to satisfy expectations. It is held in political circles: here that the speech has not contributed anything new that might be come a helpful factor in dealing with the present situation.--(Trans- ocean).
BRITISH ATTITUDE DEFINED AGAIN
London, August 27. THE THE BRITISH attitude in the Czech question was defined once more by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir, John Simon, in an ad- dress delivered at Lanark, South Scotland.
Sir John declared that the British attitude had been stated ex- licitly by the Premier, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in his speech before the House of Commons on March 24. and that the Premier's state- ment still holds good today, there being nothing to be added to it.
The Foreign Secretary then went on to say that all those con- cerned must contribute their share towards the settlement of question and that the British Government recognises that the Cze- choslovakian question constitutes a real problem and a solution was urgently required.
THERE MUST BE A SOLUTION
British Ship Pirated In Lower Yangtse
Shanghai, August 28.
For the third time sinco the outbreak of hostilities, O.C. Blawn, from Deal, Dover, -Cap- tain of the British steamer Tsengtah, was under fire when "the ship was attacked by pirates in the lower Yangtse yesterday.
While details of the latest affair in which Captain-Blown is involved are at present lacking here, it is known that the ship was fired on by pirate junks which later made off without attempting to board the vessel. No casualties or damage to the vessel is reported.
The area where the incident occurred is thickly infested by the land and from junks. bands of pirates operating from
in the Panay Incident-Reuter).
Captain Blown was also involved
Daladier's Policy Supported
Paris, August 28.
A delegation of the Left Wing Parliamentary Parties passed a resolution virtually.. endorsing the the polley of M. Daladier declaring their agreement with M. Daladier on the mainteinence of the pre- sent Popular Front majority in respect of social legislation now enforced and the necessity for in creasing production. in the in- terests of national security and economy and referring to the pos- sible modifications of the forty- hour week and other measures
"We are convinced that it will be possible to find a solution to the satisfaction of both parties if only both sides show genuine desire to find such a solution." said Sir John.
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"It is not necessary to stress the importance of a peaceful settle-contemplated with the object of ment since the consequences of a war, under modem conditions are increasing production. such that everyone will be affected by them."-(Transocean).
AMERICA PLEASED
New York, Aug. 28. Sir John Simon's speech" at Lanark has made an ost- standing Impression here. and newspapers are featuring the report with banner headlines. Mr. Cordell Hull, at
a press conference in Washington yester- day. gave the impression that he approved of the substance of the speech
Hankow, Aug. 28. Four Japanese planes heavily bombed Nanwel,
Questioned as to whether it was an important town In
true or not that, American policy Pootung. on Thursday was parallel with that of Britain morning. causing many civilian on the preservation of peace, Mr. casualties and demolishing many
Full said that the American re- houses, according to a message
cord for similiarity of thought from Shanghai
Nanvel was recently recaptured by Chinese guerilla bands operat ing in Pootung.(Central News).
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The Radical Socialists
com-
there 15 considerable pessimism pletely supported the first part of regarding the outcome of Lord the motion but declared that the Runciman's mission(Reuter).
CALLED DISAPPOINTING
Berlin. August 28. The semi-oficial Politische Korrespondenz writes that some of Sir John Simon's re- marks are disappointing be- cause they practically encour are the crisis-loving elements
second part was a matter for Government action, and without wishing to show opposition to the principle, they had no mandate to express an opinion at present
Representatives of all other Parties adopted the resolution en- tirely-(Reuter}.
in Czechoslovakia and do not CHINESE TROOPS
contain a warning to those who are continually aggravat- ing the conflict by terrorising the minority.
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Fenglinfu, August 28. Surprise is expressed that" Bri-
The Chinese High Command has both issued an order commending the with Britain on that subject be-tain is trying to appease
parties.
herote efforts spoke itself.-(Reuter).
of the Chinese Sir John Simon's hint that troops guarding Lanchuchien spread of the local conflict may (Candle Hill and Taihangshan not be preventable is taken here (Tower Hill, southwest of Jul- Sir John Simon's statement on to imply that London believes the chang," which are sald Czechoslovakia is received with Czechs will remain firm despite persistently held out against the to have satisfaction here, and is said to the risk of war..
furious attacks of the Japanese for three days.
ROME SATISFIED
Rome. August 28.
WAR VESSELS herald no fresh step out of keep-
DAMAGED
She was Boated off the mud at high tide early this morning and
Tungki, Anhwel, Aug. 28. proceeded to moorings farther
Thirteen Japanese warships, down-stream. The fact that this transports and steam launches are mishap occurred at all is con- reported to have been hit and sidered as an indication of the damaged by Chinese batteries at seriously silted condition of the various points on the Yangtse Whangpoo following the suspen- River on August 26. sion of dredging operations for the Three transports were damaged whole year.
at Yangshanchi, one warship and Shipping circles point out that one transport at Huangshan, one with the river in normal condir warship, five transports and three tions such, an accident
steam launches at Wushacha- never have occcurred."(Reuter). (Central News),
could
IN THE CAUSE OF CHARITY
Two of the ladies who helped to sell fags on Saturday on be- half of the Hong Kong Internati9nsi Medical Relief Society, The drive resulted in over $10,000 being raised.
ing with "Britain's traditiorial dislike of committing herself in advance."."
It is felt that a new British commitment might have had the effect of hardening the Czech attitude, thus bringing war a step nearer.
ONE-SIDEDNESS
A reward of $5,000 has also The paper adds that British and been distributed to them. French reports of Prague's wil-: Heary casualties were suffered lingness to consider the Sudeten by the Japanese 101st and 106th demands, although the new Czech Divisions in their futile attacks. proposals are not yet known, are Japanese reinforcements have regarded in German political cir- been rushed up, from Klukdang- cles as an attempt to influence (Central News). The British Government's desire public opinion on one side irres- to see a peaceful solution to the pective of the actual situation. problem is echoed here, although (Reuter).
London Is Closely Watching
Czechoslovakian Problem
The Prime Minister. who went to the
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London, August 27, country on Wednesday
to resume his interrupted holiday as the guest of the Postmaster General, will be back at No. 10. Downing Street, on Monday.
On Monday also the Foreign Secretary will return from York- shire for his weekly visit to the Foreign Office.
HERR HENLEIN
(Continued from Page 1) GERMAN. PRESS "
ATTACKS CZECHS ·· Berlin, August 28. With the "departure of Ad- miral Horthy, Regent of Hun- gary, the press' has turned its guns on Czechoslovakia. The Boersen Zeitung yesterday published a so-called balance sheet of terror, enumerating
It is anticipated the Chancellor No detalls are known regarding alleged aggressions against Sade- Jof the Exchequer, who is speaking the reported new "basts of ap-tens from the month of June. today at Lanark, will be in Lon-proach in the discussion, but the Intense indignation is shown in don, too, on Monday.
renewed effort to reach an agree~ the German press at the de- Before he left London on Wed-ment attributed in these reports claion of the Czech Government nesday, the Prime Minister re to the Government at Prague, are not to allow Sudetens to arm. viewed with Lord Halifax and Sir welcomed as showing that deter- John Simon, the International mined spirit of conciliation which: |situation and it was generally be the British view, the situation
leted the Minister's attention was demands from all concerned.... chiefly directed to the position arising from matters at issue be- tween the Czechoslovak Govern ment and the Budeten German Party.
UNWARRANTED ATTACKS, Hope is expressed that equal condilatoriness will be displayed on the side of the Sudeten, Ger- mang.
The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung criticises the British official statement, saying that
It shows that Britain intends to throw the blame on the Sudetens if the latest Czech proposals "are refected(Ren- ler).
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REPUBLICAN DESTROYER DAMAGED IN BATTLE
Nationalists Hold Out Against
Massed Attacks
F
Burgos, August 28. It was officially confirmed here on Saturday that the Spanish Republican destroyer, Jose Luis Diez, was badly damaged in an enfiafle- ment with the Nationalist cruiser, Canarias, and took refuge in the harbour of Gibraltar.
The Republican destroyer, which was making an attempt to get to Cartagena, was hit on the waterling by a shell from the Canarias, A tremendous explosion followed. Among the wounded at the killing twenty and wounding-four-military hospital in Gibraltar are teen.
the two commanders of the traw lers.-(Renter).
Reports reaching here from the Estremadura front say that the Re publicans are continuing their counter-offensive on
this front. BRITISH CREW
GO ON STRIKE
The strongly fortified Nationalist positions in the Zufar sector have so far, it is claimed. held out against the mass attacks of the
Republican infantry. It is cate Will Not Run Risk
gorically denied here that the Re- publicans have gained successes on Estremadura front whilst & Re- publican Bulletin, claiming that a large, number of Nationalist planes have been shot down..is described here as ridiculous. (Transocean).
NATIONALIST VICTIMS ...
Gibraltar, Aug. 28. All except eight of the 22 men killed on board, the Jose Luis
Of Voyage To Spanish Port
Bucharest, August, 28. Papers here announce that 28 members of the crew of the 'British freighter. Stratford.
proclaimed а strike
after. learning that the actual des- tination of the vessel, which had loaded a cargo of oil and provisions al the port of Constanca was not a British port, as the clearance, papers. declared, but the port of Valencia...
After hearing the ship's
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Diez were Nationalist prisoners, according to Capta Castro, the destroyer's com mander in an exclusive inter view with Beater today,: He, said that when the destroyer was entering the Straits, she was hailed by two Nationalist armed destination the sailors infornied trawlers. The crews of the two the captain that they refused to trawlers were ordered to abandon run the risk of a voyage to that ship and were transhipped on to port, the Jose Lutz Diez, after which the trawlers, were sunk.
PLACED IN IRONS,
MR. ASHTON GWATKIN SUDETIN GERMAN PROBLEM The Budeten German problem
Prague, August 28, Moreover, it is felt here that
Mr. FT. A. Ashton-Gwatkin, continues to engage anxious at the tendency, still apparent In member of the Rumeiman start tention in official circles here. sections of the press in Germany, who recently visited London to: Great emphasis is laid on the im-to make much of minor incidents see the Premier and the Foreign portance of maintaining the right for the purpose of newspaper at Secretary, saw Lord Runciman atmosphere during what is recog-tacks on the Czechs and on the and the British Charge,D'Affaires nised to be the critical if more good faith of the Prague Govern- as soon as he returned here from.)tionalist cruiser exploded, hopeful stage of the negotiations ment is much to be regretted st Prague.
(British Wireless).
London yesterday afternoon, (Reuter).
The Nationalists were placed partment of the destroyer, in ions in the forehead com-
and it was at this exact spot that the shell from the Na-
All the 24, Nationalist prisoners were either killed or drowned.
They then proceeded to the British Consulate and lodged a protest. The British Consul made arrangements that the sailors re- turn to England by the next Bri- tish ship which leaves the port al Stratford thereupon yhhe Constanca The captain of the
Rumanian crew offering them double wages as compensation=fa the risks of a voyage to a Spanish port(Transocean);