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Italian Pact
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In Ideological War
ROME. MAY 8 (REUTER)-A POLITICAL AND MILITARY ALLIANCE BETWEEN GERMANY AND ITALY was agreed upon between Count Ciano, the" Italian Foreign Minister, and the Reichs Foreign Min- ister, Herr von Ribbentrop, in the course of their con- versations which have been taking place at Milan. An official communique, Įsion of a Pact would only serve to which was issued after the accentuate such a feeling. meeting, says
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London observers regard the Fact as regularizing Germany's
Is concerned. Two points are be
Court Clano and Herr von Ribben-military position insofar as Italy trop on May 5 and 6, the present general situation and the inter-ing discussed in diplomatic circles.
national situation was taken into consideration.
IDENTITY OF VIEWS 'Once again note was taken of. the perfect identity of views be tween the two Governments and It was decided to fix, in final form, in a political and military pact. the relations between these two states of the Axis.
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Firstly, the effect on possible Italian neutrality in certain circumstances, and secondly, the relation of Germany to the Mediterranean and North Africa,
FRENCH OPINION PARIS, May 8 (T/Ocean)—The
Milan communique about the con- clusion of the comprehensive Poli- tical and Military Pact did not reach Parks early enough. to permit
In such a way do Italy and Germany intend to contribute in an efficacious manner, to assuring the Paris Sunday afternoon papers peace in Europe."
to be able to comment thereon.
The possible consequences of the conclusion of this Pact are estimat- ed differently in the different quarters.
In political circles, as far it was The announcemèrit of a formal
form
an impression alliance with Germany is not re- possible to garded as sensational in Italian yesterday afternoon, the view was political circles.
to taken that this is an event of great According Signor Gayda, writing in the "Voce significance, permitting conclusions d'Italia," the alliance does not to be drawn about future develop- mean a change in the understand-{ments. ing between Italy and Germany.
ITALY STRONGLY BOUND
Nevertheless, the announce«" ment of the alliance is thought to have bound Italy in a public manner far more strong- ly than she was bound before. Count Clano's paper, the "Tele- grafo, says: "Italy, and Germany; recognize that each has a sphere of interests. For Italy it is the whole of the Mediterranean-for,
Semi-officially before the Milan communique had become known. the "Temps" stated yesterday afternoon that possi- bly the. Pact would be the answer to the Introduction of conscription in England.
However, it was added, such a
the Germans it is the Baltic and pact would change nothing as re-
the Central European Zone.
Each carries out the realization at its task in full autonomy, with out the other being rigidly com- pelled to support its partner, but only to facitate the way.
IDEOLOGICAL WAR
In one case only is sell- darity rigid and entire, name- ly, an ideological war. In that case the two countries are re- solved. because each knows
that the defeat of one would the mean catastrophe for ather."
Count Clano is returning to Rome and Herr von Ribbentrop to Berlin.
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KING & QUEEN
The following telegram was' sent by His Excellency the Gov- ernor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies on May 6 in connexion with the departure of Their Majesties for Canada;"" "All communities of this Co- lony present their humble duty and most loyal and devoted wishes for Their Majesties' suc- cessful journey
and safe turn,"
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SWEEPING PROPOSALS
LABOUR PARTY'S DEFENCE POLICY
LONDON, MAY^8 (REUTER) SWEEPING PROPOSALS FOR REORGANIZATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION of the armed forces are contained in the Labour Party policy state- ment on defence, which is to be submitted to a Party Con- ference at Whitsun, Improvement in pay and candi- trems are outlined and the establishment of Ministries of Sup-
CABLES
FORCED
King & Queen Attend Boat. Drill On Board
BRIGHT WEATHER FAVOURS VOYAGE
LONDON, May S (Reuter)- Router's special correspondent on board the Empress of. Australia" reports that while - the liner ploughed through,a moderate swell, there bright sunshine with a breeza.
was stli
Their Majesties attended Divine Service on board conducted "by Captain A.R. Meikle.
BOAT DRILL
Functually at coon the ship's sirens gave the signal for "Boat |Stations." Their Majesties and the whole of the Royal party donned their febelts and hurried to their appointed places on the promenade deck for inspection by the ship's commandez.
Their Majesties spent the after- noon quietly, reading and resting.
The first day's run wils - 282 miles. During the afternoon the ship passed the French Liner Nor- mandle and exchanged radio greetings.
SOVIET - TURKEY FRIENDSHIP
ply and Defence are recommended MOSCOW, May 8 Reuter)—"A with wide powers in overcoming community of views and aspir- productive delay and in dealing atioris for the reinforcement of friendship between the two states with profiteering..
It is stated that great mintary in the interests of world peace" and social value will be derived was established in the Ankara from the regulation making it talks between M. Potemkin and necessary for all applicants for the Turkish Ministers, states an commissions first to serve one year official Soviet news agency.
the ranks.
VISIT TO SAFTA
Freecom for members.UI the SOFIA. May B (Reuter)M. armed forces to join trade anfons Potemkin saw King Boris and the and professional · associations is Prime Minister, M. Klosselvanoff, 'also advocated.
and afterwards left for Bucharest,
SPIRITED FIGHTING
gards the proportionate strength NEAR SHANSI: STREET
of the various powers,ps they stand at present. This can still be cited as it semi-official view. In the political circles, however, two ques- tions are asked in connection with the outcome of the Milan conver- sations, namely one, what, will be the effect on the German-Polish relations and two, on the Italian demands against France.
CLAIMS AGAINST FRANCE Whereas until recently It had peen presumed that Italy. would exert an utmost possible moderat- ing effect on Berlin in the German negotiations with Warsaw this supposition seems now to some ex- FORCED ON ITALY?
tent to have been shaken through WARSAW, May 8 Reuter-the signature of the Milan pact. Official quarters decline to com- At all events nd illusions are ment on the German-Tallan Mili-entertained-that-now under these tary-and-Political Fact until they circumstances Italy will be on the know more about it, but there is side of Germany in the Polish no feeling here that Poland's in-question. As regards the Italian ternational position in any possible
demands against France, it is negotiations over Danzig has been
suddenly stated that in his speech weakened by the Pact.
oh May 14, in Tusin, Bignor Musso- lint intends to postulate his claims against France anew.
The view is held unofficially that the Pact has been forced on an unwilling Italy, which has no desire to sce 3 Eu- ropean conflict over Danzig... At the same time, It Is thought likely that only alter receiving assurances
of mo- deration from Germany could Signor Mussolini have agreed to such a pack...
BATTLE IN ANKING
SIAN, Max 8 (Central)-Chinese forces are still surrounding Fowshan and Aatsch, respectively south-east and north-east of Linfen, in south Shansi. military despatches on the Shansi war situation indicate.
More than 1.000 Japanese in three columns rushing from Huntung to the rescue of their comrades in both places have he intercepted by the Chinese on the way and beaten back with heavy losses.
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BRITISH REPLY TO THE SOVIET PROPOSALS
MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuter) | -The British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds, has arranged to see M. Molotov, Soviet For- eign Commissar, this after- noon" and will hand him the British reply to the Soviet: proposals for a triple alliance between Britain, France and Russia.
It is believed that the British counter-proposals include Soviet guarantee individually of states her border, and secondly, Britain to pledge ald for Soviet if war should result from the ap- plication of the guarantees.
Foreign Policy Same LONDON. May 8 (Reuter)— Reuter understands that. the British Government has received assurances that the Russian" for- eign policy remains unchanged by
M. the resignation of Litvinof.
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DIPLOMATIC EXCHANGES
LONDON, May 6 (Reuter)—“At question-time in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister re- vealed that a further expression of the views of the British Govern-
At Kuhslenchen, east of Hung-. tung. some 1,000 Japanese are re- ported to have been massed it pre- paration for a fresh attempt to Shanghai-Hangchow Railway in ment had been sent to the British life the Chinese slege of Fowahan northern Chektang. have launched Ambassador in Moscow for com- and Antseh,
an attack on Halyen, in the south-munication to the Soviet Govern- Spirited fighting raged in the east, meeting with stiff Chinese ment. While these diplomatic ex- vicinity of Hotsin, in south-west | resistance.
Changes were proceeding it would Scans during the past few days. A Smali group
of Japaness be appreciated that it was not A Japanese drive on the Chinese supported by local police, resisted right for him to make a public positions to the north of the town the guerilla raid, but, were finally statement on the matter. has been repelled by the Chinese driven away after having suffered defenders.
23 casualties, The station, there The Japanese driving northward. was Bet on fire and completely from Binktang and Chishan have burned out. also been repulsed by the Chinese, sustaining some"150 casualties. The Japanese commander, Fukuda, is GERMAN NAVAL NO JAPANESE COMMENT
(Renter)eported to have succumbed to his MANOEUVRES TOKYO, May. Official Japanese "quarter, refused unds received during the fight- to comment on the German-Italian military. pact Newspapers printed the pact in big headlines but with- rat comments,
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AIRPORT NEWS
Imperial Airways,
SOUTHBOUND
Friday: Hanoi, Bangkok. Dorado, Della-7 and 7.30 am NORTHBOUND
WEATHER REPORT
HONGKONG ROYAL
OBSERVATORY
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10 am, May 8. Barometer (at sea level), 29.83 ins. Temperature, 78 F. Humidity, 75 per cent. Wind Direction, E. Hong-Wind Force (Beaufort), 4.
Tuesday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong- kong..
Dorado, Della--noon. Thursday: Bangkok, Hànol, kong.
Delphinus 4 p.m. Air France:
NORTHBOUND Wednesday: France, Hongkong.
Service 12.30 p.m.
SOUTHBOUND Saturday: Hanol, France. Service an
Pan American Airways:
kong.
EASTBOUND
Hanoi,
Thursday: USA, Manila, Hong-
Honolulu Clipper-2 p.m.
WESTBOUND
Friday: Manila, USA. Honolulu Clipper-8.30 am. Note:-The English and Austria-
BELGRADE, May 8 (Reuter)- The Regent of Yugoslavia, Prince Paul, is going to Rome on a four- day visit It is understood that Han mail due yesterday afternoon. certain proposals, agreed upon in by Imperial Airways has been de- JAPANESE AMBUSHED
The planes COPENHAGEN, May 8 (Reuter) the Italo-German conversations in layed twelve hours.
"Dorado" „CHUNGKING, May 8 (Central) Germany "is holding
and "Delia"-Imperial navar Milan, will be presented to him.
Airways' took off freeh Bangkok at A Japanese detachment moving manoeuvres in Skager Rack on from Wusih to Chinklang, on the Jutland for the nrst time since Nanking-Shanghai Railway 43 the World War. Thirty-two war- miles east of Nanking, was attack-ships of various types are partici
by Chinese guerillas lying ir pating and aircraft are co-operat- ambush on the way on May 5. ling.
Gen. Itagaki the War Minister, The press leaves no doubt that's reported to have stated that it is now for Germany to decide Japan is fully behind the anti- on the future of Polish-German Comintern past and it was noted relations. The "Gazeta "Polska," impossible that Japan would join official Government organ, hopes the military pact, If Germany, and that Germany will choose the way Italy want her to.
of peace and begin negotiations
on the basis outlined by Col. Beck.
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LONDON NOT SURPRISED
LONDON, May 3 (Reuter)-The Italo-German decision to define the Axis relations into a Political and Military. Pact has not alto- gether come as a surprise to Lon- don. writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, but official circles are reserving comment in the ab- sence of details about the scope of the pact.
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It is remembered, of course, that the relations between Germany and Italy have been the favourite theme for some time past of Ger- man and Italian politicians.
It is presumed that the wording of communique was designed to put an end to the ramours of Italy's dissatisfac- tion with German policy.
TWO POINTS
On the other hand, it is stressed that, if there is general dislike among Italians for the existing links with Germany, the conclu-
More than half of the Japan-
ese are reported to have been
Lady MacGregor, wife of the Chiif Justice, is seen above presenting- little Miss Diana Armstrong with a gift after her Ladyship had received a bouquet following the opening of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club extensions Sunday by Sir 'Atholl' MácGregor, who is standing on the extreme right.
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DEATH OF SIR HERBERT GOFFE
Former Consul - Gen. Of Hankow
LONDON, May 8 (Reuter)--The death is announced of Bir Herbert Goffe, K.B.E.. CMG at the age
of 69.
Born on Jan. 14, 1870, he was appointed Student-Interpreter in China in 1880 and was made First Class Assistant in 1899, -
From 1899 to 1902, he was acting Vice-Consul in Chemulpo, Korea, and later acted in the same capacity in Chengtu, Wuhu and Nanking.
Temperature; maximum yesterday,
85 F.
Temperature, minimum last night,
73 F.
Rainfall for 24 hours ending 10th
to-day, nil
Total rainfall since January 1st,
*: 20,83 ina.
Against an average of, 13.14 ins. Sunset to-night, #53 p.m. Sunrise to-morrow, 5.47 am,
4 p.m., May 8, Barometer (at sca level), 29.83 ina Temperature, 77 F. Humidity, 65 per cent. Wind Direction, E Wind Force (Beaufort, 4 Maximum temperature, 79 F. Minimum temperature, 72 F." Rainfall, nil
BONG KONG TIDE TABLE
Frow 9 May to 1h 1830
HIGH WATER
Boog
standard
| noon. Monday, made an overnight DERBY TRIAL stop in Hanoi and are reported to be arriving in the Colony at 12 RESULTS
| o'clock noon to-day with the week- LONDON, May a (Router)-The end mails from the Empire route. Derby Trial run to-day resulted as The Pan American Airways" follows:-1. Hypnotlit (1 to 3): 2.Honolulu" Clipper was delayed at | Bellman (100. to 8); 3. Major Brac-Wake Island due to engine trouble.
Tues, 9 key (100 to 8). Twelve ran; thre and will be a day late in arriving; lengths; one length betwoon second it is now due here on Thursday Wed, 19 and third
afternoon.
Successful Year For The Kwangtung Provincial Bank
INDICATING A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S OPERA- TIONS, the balance sheet of the Kwangtung Provincial Bank for fast year ending December 31, 1938, which has Just been re- leased, shows a net profit of roughly $2,620.000, an increase of "some $530,000 as compared with, the profit for 1937.
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CHINESE RECAPTURE
YANGKIASHAN
Of the total profit, operations of The total amount of notes KWEILIN, May 8 (Central)— the banking department contri-issued by the bank during the Despite the liberal use of" gás buted $2,290.000, the saving de-year reached $325,270,000 repre- bombs by the Japanese forces, they partment $30,000, and the trust genting an increase of over $53. failed to stop the Chinese in re department $300,000.
000,000 over the previous yeat.
capturing Yangklashan, an impor {tant height on the south bank of The extremely healthy position the Yangtze near Tungliu below of the bank under most trying Antring, on Baturday morning circumstances is attributed to the several hundred Chinese soldiers deep confidence reposed with the were victimized by the polson and bank by the general public, send to the rear for treatment.
In 1911 he was appointed Acting Consul-General of Hankow and was. Consul-General in Yunnan-fu In 1912 He officiated as Consul-in-the General in Tientsin in 1918 and In 1920 was appointed: Conul-General of Hánkow.
The total deposits outstand- ・ing at the end of last year three departments, amounted to $48,720,608, am Increase of more than $13,- 800.000 over the previous year,