HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
CABLES
AXIS POWERS ARE EXPECTED TO EXERT
PRESSURE ON YUGOSLAVIA
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SUGGESTION TO JOIN ANTI-COMINTERN PACT
BELGRADE, "APRIL 23 (REUTER)-POLITICAL CIRCLES SUGGEST THAT YUGOSLAVIA WILL BE ASKED TO JOIN THE ANTI-COMINTERN PACT OR AT LEAST ESTABLISH EVIDENCE ÖF DISINCLINATION TO JOIN THE ANGLO- FRENCH DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE.
Further pressure is expected to be exerted on the occasion of the visit of the Foreign Minister, M. Markovitch, to Berlin which is now fixed for April 26,
Responsible circles, do not believe that Yugoslavia will allow herself to be
entangled.
"GERMANY HAS GIVEN WARNING
BERLIN NEWSPAPER'S BELLIGERENT TONE
BERLIN, APR. 23 (REUTER) -A BELLIGERENT TONE IS ADOPTED BY THE "VQEL- KISCHER BEOBACHTER," the Goebbels paper, following the martial display on Herr Hitler's birthday.
"has
“Germany," it, says given its warning.
"The army will answer for the fulfilment of Germany's vital rights."
It ends on the note: "Hitler! Gires us your orders. We will follow them!"
"ALLEGED OUTRAGES
"A new Ilst of alleged cases of gross ill-treatment of Germans in Poland has been issued by the German news agency.
A message dated Glelwitz as- aerta: "Anti-German provocation of the Polish Western League is beginning to show more serious consequences daily.
"Hitherto the measures taken by the Polish authorities have proved inadequate."
DIVIDED UP :. BERLIN, Apr. 92 (T/Ocean)- The Nazi Government»- to-day passed a law" reorganising the ad- ministration of the Sudetenland.
Budetenland is now divided in- to three districts, each headed by a Government.
NEW NAVAL
BASE
Further Decrees By France
PARIS, Apr, 23 (Reuter) Construction of a new, naval
· base at 'Port Merselkebir, west of Oran, is foreshadowed in one of a series of decress just issued, embodying yesterday's Cabinet decisions.
The decree empowers the Gov- ernment to acquire the necessary land and forbids new building in the zone without military Ecence. Further decrees were promul gated to-day authorising credits totalling nearly £20,000,000 for national defence.
"EUROPEAN FACES ASSAULT CHARGE
H. K. Muller, the local sports- "man, appeared before Mr. R. Ed-. wards at the Central Court on Saturday on a charge of assault
Appeal To Government Not To Side With Aggressors
Ten thousand young Yugoslavs, representing a diversity of organisations and all shades of party opinion, attended a nicet- ing at the Belgrade University.
A resolution was adopted in favour of Democracy, appealing to the Government not to cover secret adhesion to the aggressors. with a cloak of neutrality.
VENICE. April-23 (Reuter)-It is stated that Count Ciaho's first conference with M. Markovitch, Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia,
Isolation
began in a very good atmosphere. Of France
In an interview in the train, prior to his arrival in Venice, M Markovitch emphasised the ex- cellent Impression in "Yugoslavia by the recent statements of Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano, regard- -" ing Italy's friendly intentions.
Italian political circles. be lleve that the proposed pact between Hungary and Yugo- slavia will be one of the main points of discussion during the. conferences.
In Europe
AXIS AIMS
..LONDON, April 23 (Reuter) The Immediate aim of the Axis policy is interpreted as seeking the isolation of France Europe and an attack upon the French Comial Empire..
In
In the meantime. diplomatic activity continues unceasingly in Europe...
WEDDING BELLS IN
HOLLYWOOD
HOLLYWOOD, Apr. 23 (Reu- ter)—Douglas Fairbanks, inf. was married to-day to Mrs. Mary Lee Epling Hartford, ̈ ̈
Wedding bells will also ring when two of the screen's most popular stars, Tyrone Power and the French flim actress, Annabella, are married to-
ΠΟΝΤΟΥ.
BRITISH TRADE MISSION TO RUMANIA
ABERDEEN LAUNCHING CEREMONY
FOUR FISHING JUNKS
FOUR NEW FISHING JUNKS, bullt by subscription among the Hongkong fishing commualty to provide work for those of their fellowmen who lost their livelihood as the result of Japanese atrock- ›› ties, were launched with cere- mony at Aberdeen yesterday. Preceding the actual launching. d. mass meeting was held at the
что Heung
Theatre. at which addresses were delivered by Mr. Hsieh Fen-shen, chairman of the Hongkong Fishermen's Association, Mr. Liu Hol-ping, representing Mr. Hầu Shih-ying, vice-chairman of the Chinese National Reller Commission, Mr. Chen Li-shen, representative of the Committee of the British Fund for the Re- lief of Distress in China, and BUCHAREST, April 23 (Reuter) Miss Wong Ying of the War- With the British Trade" Delega- time Dramatic Corps. tion due to arrive on Monday, After the meeting, the gather- official and business circles are ing proceeded to the yards of much embarrassed by the speed Messrs. Wah Hop, the builders, with which the Germans are try where a guard`of “honour was ing to put into operation their provided by about 100 students recently signed Economic Arree- from the three free schools sup- ported by the Fishermen's Associa- tion,
Germany Hurrying Up Operation Of
Economic Pact
ment.
Heir Wohlthat, who negotiated the agreement between Germany and Rumania, is now back in Bucharest and two delegations, ol Afteen German businessmen each. have just arrived.
It is announced to-day that the designer and principal constructor of the German motor-roads is due to arrive shortly to study the pos
building strategic
POLAND'S ANXIETY
THE BALKANS WARSAW, April 23 (Reuter)-|
Closest attention is directed to sibilities of There is no relaxation of the partial mobilization which is esti-'s pressure in the Balkans, and roads.
particularly Int Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
mated to be costing the country more than £40,000 daily.
MUSIC AND CRACKERS "The launching ceremony, which was accompanied by muste, and Aring of crackers, took the form
of the cutting of ribbons; ' which' WAS performed by 50-year-old Mrs. Lo Hing-tal, an honoured member of the fishing community of September 1937 saved the lives who during the severe, typhoon:
of more than 200 persons.
According to present arrange-
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1939. —PAGE 9
THE
HONG KONG.
PENINSULA HOTEL;
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOT!
&
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;
HOTELS
LIMITED.
· In masociation with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lir. Paking
JAPAN "IRRITATED" BY BRITISH POLICY
Warning To Britain
saya
TOKYO. April 23 (Reuter)-The "Kokumin Shimbun that Japanese official and private circles are "greatly irritated " at the news that Britain is not only seeking a rapprochement with the 'Soviet, bat also intends to extend the Democratic front to the Far East.
Japan may have to reconsidér The French ban on the nying her attitude towards British rights of the Kuomintang flag led to and interests in China, the news rioting, and the French police paper says.
eventually banded back confiscated Nationalist flags.
The news is construed as indicat ing that Britain "is assisting in the Bolshevisation of East Asia."
What "diplomatic action the Government will take against" Britain is a matter for serious consideration, the journal de- clares.
FLAG BAN DEMANDED the Japanese authorities to-day SHANGHAI, April 22 (Reuter)
made formal representations to the Shanghai Municipal Council de-
Chinese Nationalist flags in areas under its jurisdiction.
However, there is still a ban on their display in the French Con- cessdan.
FOREIGN PRESS INCLUDED The Japanese demand for suppression of publication of news relating to the Chinese national spiritual mobilisation moveurent, also applies to for- eign - registered пенарареть says Transocean. The Japanese Consul-General linked up the recent terroristis The Japanese also demanded acts with the spiritual movement, the complete suppression of all which is also held responsible for manifestations, particularly in the the display of the Kuomintang
The Arst ares of ol bearing land for exploitation by a German The population of Danzig is' attempt is being made to har- under the treaty has already been expecting an early change of
monise the divergences of Yugo-allotted. status, but public opinion in slavia and Hungary, and that Poland is utterly unprepared
Yugoslavia ́ ́has been offered left for for any concessions.
Salonika, to be taken from, Greece, Meanwhile, arrests of Polish sub-in return for the restoration of Jects of Gerraan origin, for insults Hungary's 1913 boundary. against the state continue.
It is rumoured in Paris that an Rumanian Company to be former to man and use each junk for manding a ban on the display of
F
A Rumania deputation, of Ave Berlin to-day to study means of adapting trade, now that Czechoslovakia is Rumanian
Included in the Reich,
The Pul Ying Middle School Gen. Laidoner. Clef of the BRATISLAVA. April 22 (Reuter) celebrated 'their 60th anniversary Estonian Army, who arrived
on-The Slovak Goverment has at the Hop Yat Church yesterday. Tuesday for staff talks with Polish lodged a protest in Budapest in with a Thanksgiving service. The experts, has postponed his In-consequence of yesterday's border celebration was followed by an
tended departure until Monday. shooting.
SLOVAK PROTEST
European States Reply
To Nazi Questionnaire
LONDON, APRIL 23 (T/OCEAN)--ANSWERS TO GERMAN QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE WERE RECEIVED ON SATURDAY from the Govern- ments of Belgium, Finland and Lithuania, it is reported here.
The Belgian answer is said to contain the statement that Germany, England and France guaranteed Belgian integrity in 1937 and Belgium has no reason for doubting the word given by any of these great Powers...
Finland, according to an official announcement made in Helsinki. stated that Finland did not feel that her neutrality was menaced by Germany.
"
the Lithuanian answer refers to the agreement between Germany and Lithuania which was drawn up following the re- turn of Memel District to the Reich. In this agreement, Ger- many pledged herself never to resort to armed strength against Lithuania.
"Lying Democratic Press"
entertainment at St. Mary's Church. Causeway Bay. together with an art and photographic exhibition.
MILITARY ACTIVITY
IN CANTON
ments, five persons will be allowed
trading profits. $0 per cent. will a period of two months. Of the
be retained by the users of the Junks and 10 per cent will be
to contributed
$ special fund
building of more craft to succour which will be devoted the
other distressed.
to
press, connected with the Chinese flag in the International Settle- national spiritual mobilisation ment during National Spiritual movement.
Mobilisation Week from April 17 The Japanese demands follow to April 23. similar demands made to, and Shanghal Chinese have consia- CASH AND CARRY accepted by, the authorities in the tently hoisted the Chinese National French Concession several days Flag on all holidays and, anniver- PROVISION
saries. OPPOSED
CHUNGKING, April 23 (Central) -The Chinese People's Foreign Relations Association has sent a cablegram to President Roosevelt, volging opposition to the "cash and carry" provision in the United States neutrality legislation and requesting the cessation of ship- ment of arms and ammunition and other war materiala to Japan.
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The cable expresses. support to his appeal for guarantee of peace
by the Fascist Powera.
BRITISH ENVOY. CALLS ON THE GENERALISSIMO
11
CHÚNGKING, April 22 (Central) The British Ambassador
ago,
CHINESE WAR STRATEGY: MAIN OFFENSIVE BEING CAREFULLY PREPARED
CHUNGKING, APRIL 22 (CENTRAL)—IT IS AU- THORITATIVELY LEARNED THAT THE MUCH-RE- PORTED CHINESE BIG COUNTER-OFFENSIVE HAS
· NOT YET BEGUN, THOUGH PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE.
While admitting that Chinese troops "on various fronts have been actively attacking the Japanese, Chi- nese military, circles pointed out that it is not yet the time for a Chinese big counter-offensive:
The Chinese strategy.in the pre- Heilungkwan, strategic point sent stage of hostilities, these north-west of Linfen, is still under circles explained, is to wear out the the Chinese slege. "Communication enemy by 'fighting in the hilly re- between Hellungkwan and Linfen gions, where the Japanese me- has been severed by the Chinese, chanised units .. become in- thus cutting off the retreat of
CHINESE TROOPS DRAWING NEAR
CANTON, April 22" (Reuter) Considerable military ac- tivity was in progress in Can- ton all last night. Hundreds | of military trucks rumbled past Shakee Road in the direction of Wongsha Station, while from early morning thousands of troops, equipped China, Sir Archibald Kerr Clark effective and also to entice them to the Japanese in the former town.
on Kerr, called with machine-guns and light Chiang Kai-shek at. Ave o'clock artillery, streamed past Shathis afternoon
Was enter- tained by the Generalissimo *0 Meanwhile, posters mys-tea Hong-teriously appeared in the
Sir Archibald, it is understood, streets announcing the early will stay in Chungking for several return of Chinese troops to weeks, attending to various routine Canton..
affair of the British Embassy here.
AIRPORT NEWS
Imperial Airways,'
NORTHBOUND Monday: Bangkok, Hanni,
kong
Delia, Dorado-3 & 4 pm.
SOUTHBOUND
Tuesday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Delphinus-6 a.m.
on a police officer, Nor Khan, Dr. Goebbels Orders Air France:
while in the execution of his duty
at Blake Pier on Saturday morn-
ing.
Monster Campaign
Nur Khan is now in Queen Mary BERLIN, APRIL 23 (REUTER)—–—– Hospital, as a result of the alleged DR. GEOBBELS, MINISTER FOR assault.
PROPAGANDA, has ordered a Detective-Sergeant A. A. Shaw monster press campaign against prosecuted, and the case was re-the "lying democratic press which mmanded till 10 am. to-day. Bail is driving the world to war." was fixed at $250,
The campaign is particularly directed against Britain. papers will demand that the De- mocracies should censure their press.
The
OPIUM CHARGE Appearing before Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Court on Saturday charged with the possession of 70
The campaign's qbject apparent- taels of opium. L! Hon-wai,
aly is to support Herr Hitler's anti- travelling trader, was remanded cipated reply to President Roose- for three days.
velt's suggestion and the various deferice, while Revenue Officer Germany. Colledge was for the prosecution.
NORTHBOUND
• Wednesday: France, Hanoi, Hongkong,
Service-1 p.m.
Pan American Airways:
EASTBOUND Wednesday: U.S.A.,
Hongkong.
dir
China Clipper-2 p.m. :.
WESTBOUND
Thursday: Manila, USA. China Clipper 8:30 am.
Manila.
KNOCKED DOWN
meen.
and
Generalissimo
Extraordinary Migration
To The West
-INFLUENCE ON WORLD FUTURE
Yet it is even more significant, for at the same time it has some- thing of the character of the movement, across Europe' known as the Renaissance.
IMPORTANCE OF CHINA
specified areas to deal heavy blows Fierce Aghting is reported to be upon them..
in progress between Linien and Indicative of the effect of the re-Lingshih, on the Tatung-Puchow cent Chinese harassing attacks, Railway. Where the Chinese are about 70 towns and villages have steadily pressing towards the been regained from the Japanese. | Japanese." The rails on several Many of these are of great strate-sections on the railway north of gic value. Such successes are well Linten have been torn up by the in accord with the Chinese polley Chinese. of defeating the enemy through
The Chinese re-occupation of the accumulation of minor vic-Ticheng, east of Kuwo in south torles,
shansi, has been confirmed." Chi- These circles ridiculed Tokyo nese units are now advancing on radio broadcasts propagandizing Kuwo, against the so-called “Chinese big counter-offensive in April." as no.
offensive
been has yet
such
launched
Th
* FIGHTING UNABATED SHIUHING, KWANGTUNG, ADEL 22 (Central)-Fighting rages un-
U.S. Planes For China
Mr. Que Tai-chi did not need to abated in the Sunwul-Kongmoon ORDER FOR OVER
LONDON, April 22. (Reuter)- look forward to the distant future Shrewd and far-sighted observers in order to remind his audience of reinforcements have been dispatch- sector. Two thousand Japanese
| bellevé a new and vigorous civilisa China's importance to the world.
tion, destined to have a great in-|· China is bearing the brunt of ed to Sunwul to counter-attack the 100 MACHINES
fluence on the world future, is the great struggle against violence
Chinese.
rising in the vast expanses of in which Britain has so much at how, Tunghi and Bhekkong bave
The Japanese at Tsungia, Ka BY TRAM
Eastern Asia, says the Manches stake. knocked down by a tram outside
A man, named Tam Ching, Water Guardian” this morning.
China tried appeasement and been driven away, while those
NEW YORK, APRIL 23 (RKU- TER)ALTHOUGH A SPOKES- in Washington denied knowledge MAN OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY of any impending transactions,
Times" states that it learns that contracts for purchase more, planes are beh for shipment to Chin
The report says that in addition
Mr, G. 8. Ford appeared for the countries who feel threatened by the China Merchant" Steamship the Russian development of her the British Government thought retreated" to Taipingchöng and the well-informed. "New York
Ball was allowed at $1,000.
STRANGE BEHAVIOUR
CARS MISSING
!
Two causes of this awakening are suffered aggression long before Paitam, north of Tsengahing, have Navigation Co.. Connaught Road Far Eastern possessions, particu- of such things.
Shenkong, after being subjected to Central a few minutes before 8larly Siberia, and the Chinese The decline in the post-War a Chinese pincer attack from the o'clock, yesterday morning. He re- Government's decision to retreat situation began with Manchuria.
north and the south, eived treatment at the Queen into the Western provinces China proved no mean sham
PASSAMİR PALONE, BUT UNDEFEATED
SHANSI TOW RETAKEN PERICONFIDENCE IN FUTURES":
Confidence in this future desplom sports on men ham
SIAN, Apr 22 (Central)-Fow-to the planes, contracta shan, south-east of Linfen, has plane engines been recaptured by the Chinese, total value of following a series of vigorous to $15,000,000 are assaults, latest military despatches Secrecy reveni,
newspaper, but it is
RECRUITING BOOM
Lam Ah-chol. 20, who acted in A Morris Minor. No. 4019, the May Hospital, the dock at the Kowloon Court on property of Major Archer, of Baturday in an unusual manner, Branksome Towers, was stolen was remanded by Mr. E. Hims- from a car park near the Star worth for medical examination. Ferry between 2.30 p.m. yesterday. Sgt. McDermott, who prosecuted, Mr. J. Jupp, of No. 4, Thorpe stated that Lam, who was charged Manor, has, also reported to the with larceny by matching, had police the loss of his car, No behaved in a perfectly normal 3810, from the Chater: Road "car manner. when arrested and Dark Between 3. and 11 pm. charged.
yesterday.
LONDON, April 23 (T/Ocean): ---A total of 65,380 recruita vo- lunteered for service in the Territorial Army between Mar. 19 and April 18, states a report Issued on Saturday.
tiny inspired by the notable defeated. JUM speech of the Chinese Ambassador, By pinning down Japan, she is Mr. Quo Tal-chi, in Manchester contributing almost as much to yesterday.
the cause of peice-loving nations The extraordinary migration as British rearmament or President westwards is comparable in size Roosevelt's speeches.
Size / Following up the success, the that the mospective and economic importance with the In fighting for herself, she is Chinese are rapidly pushing to tively Includ great westward movement of the fighting for us, concludes the wards the Tatong-Pachow Railway seater pursuit. United States in the 19th Century. “Guardian."
"zone.
- nearly 300 miles
·∙100 or negotiated