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JAPANESE PLANNING COUP DE FORCE IN TIENTSIN: BRITISH TIGHTEN
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
SALVAGE
More Drastic Laws Enacted Against Jews
PRAGUE, June 29(Reuter) Drastic laws against Jews have
OF SUBMARINES been enacted in the protectorate
MORE MILITARY LORRIES PATROL STREETS: DEFENCE FORCES BEING asked what submarine salvage REINFORCED BY DURHAM INFANTRY
TIENTSIN, JUNE 22 (REUTER)-THE GENERAL TIGHTENING UP OF THE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TAKEN IN THE BRITISH CONCESSION IS WEL- COMED IN. VIEW OF THE WIDESPREAD RUMOURS THAT THE JAPANESE ARE PLANNING A COUP DE FORCE.
More military lorry patrols, packed with khaki-clad and steel-helmeted "Tom- mies" are seen in the streets and yesterday evening a further company of the Durham Light Infantry arrived to reinforce the Defence Forces.
The precautionary mobilization of the Volunteer Defence Force for carrying out all Police traffic duty was withdrawn and they have been ordered to do special patrol duty.
FOOD SITUATION RELIEVED
Food supplies for the British troops are tempor- arily assured, thanks to the enterprise of Lieut. T. M. Simmons, of the Army Service Corps.
Lieut. Simmons crossed the International Bridge in a van driven by a private on Tuesday and returned with several days supply of fresh vegetables. Yester- day he repeated the manoeuvre and brought back a week's supply of mutton.
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Neither Lieut. Simmons nor the private carried arms, though apparently the Japanese permitted them to pass the barricades without obstruction.
NOT PREPARED TO ACQUIESCE
LONDON, June 22 (Reuter) -Answering a number of- supplementary questions in the House of Commons yes-
LORD HALIFAX'S
COMMENTS
of Bohemia and Moravia including LONDON, June 23 (Reuter)-decrees in which Jews buy real the House of Commons yesterday, estate or shares and bouds. ".
Jews cannot dispose of property facilities existed in Singapore and without written permission and the China Station,, Mr. Geoffrey sent-holdings including gold and must give a till 1st of their pre- Shakespeare, Parliamentary and silver ornaments
Financial Secretary to the
Offenders against the laws will Admiralty, said that a number of be dealt with under the German dockyard and private tugs, lighters anti-Jewish legislation. and mooring vessels and equipment
The steps came sa a surprise to the Czech Government as it had. was available in Singapore and formulated some weeks ago milder Hongkong and could be used in regulations regarding Jews, and salvage work according to the represented them for approval to quirements DI 2. particular the Protector of Bohemia and accident...
Moravia.
MUTUAL EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN FOUNDATIONS OF PEACE: LORD HALIFAX REVIEWS BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY
ए
terday on the Far East LONDON. June 22 (Reuter)- situation, Mr. Neville Cham-Lord Halifax, the British Foreign berlain, in reply to Mr. Arthur Secretary, in the course of a speech Henderson (Lab.) "said that in London yesterday, referred to he hoped that if Japan had the situation in Tientsin. any grievances she would He said that he hesitated to be- formulate them.
lieve that "the Government in Tokyo would wish to deliberately Replying to Mr Anthony Eden, challenge the whole position and Mr. Chamberlain said that. Sir policy of Britain. Robert Craigle had made it quite plain that the British Government was not prepared to acquiesce in the blockade of Tientsin and that they were prepared to take steps which they thought necessary to ensure supplies to the British sub-which, on the evidence then before us, we felt we could not take," said
jects.
He thought rather that the. situation had developed out of sonte misunderstanding, per- haps due to a difference of conception.
"We were asked to take action
Asked II the possibility of con-Lord Halifax. veying food by air had been con- "If they had been placed tri sidered, Mr. Chamberlain main-similar circumstances; the Japan- tained that the whole situationese Government might have felt; was under consideration.
Asked if the British Govern- ment was maintaining contact with Russia regarding the sitnation in China, the Premier replied: "No."
FLIGHT ACROSS INDIAN OCEAN
MOMBASA June 22 (Reuter)——
that they were able to act as they! wished us to act and they were, therefore, at a loss to understand why we refused and attributed our refusal to a desire to harm their interests.
An Assurance
LORD HALIFAX
GERMAN
REPRISAL UNJUSTIFIED
REQUEST FOR RECALL OF BRITISH CONSUL
IN VIENNA BERLIN, June 22 (Reuter)- Germany has requested Bri-. tain to recall the British Can--- sul-General in Vienna.
This is a
the reprisal to British request for 'the with- drawal of the German Consul in Liverpool.
LONDON, June 22 (Renter)-It appeared a short time ago that there would be at least a few months of tranquillity, but that has not proved to be the case," declared Lord Halifax, in a speech, at a dinner given in London yesterday in his honour. "At a time when a calmer patch might have given time for wise counsely to prevail, there has cropped up an incident that has added to our anxieties and the complications with which we are beset," he continued.
After reference to the recent point where threa essential ele- policy of uniting ourselves with ments of consistent foreign policy athers who desire to maintain are present: law as opposed to lawlessness th Europe," Lord Halifax dealt with the Anglo-Soviet negotiations.
"We believe," he said, "that the Sovlet Government have interests and objectives as ourselves. The search for the right formula pre-. sents difficulties, but I am con Adent that we shall succeed, in reaching agreement.
Repeated Attempts
"We have gone further than many would, though right. in an endeavour to find agreement and if we have so far falled, it has
not been our fault,
"We made repeated attempts to persuade others to join in a constructive approach on the basis of mutual efforts to strengthen the foun ations of peace.
The official announcement. says: a new
Reich Government
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Firstly, the country is united to a greater extent than at any time in recent years;
Secondly, the country is quite clear as to what is great and towards which its polley. ought to be directed; and
Thirdly, it knows it is strong and is getting stronger. "Above all I am convinced that the British people by being true to their own spirit of liberty will be serving the cause of liberty throughout the world."
Britain's Strength Lord Halifax's speech was pre- ceded by a speech by Mr." Winston Churchill, who declared that no- body knew when another blow would be struck against law, peace and freedom, but further acts of unprovoked aggression would be If every attempt we make to resisted with the united strength Improve relations in constructed of Britain and the Empire, with. as weakness and made ground for he believed at least three-quarters "I need hardly say, that what-re
and bitter attack, It is of the population of the globe in ever may have been the general found itself obliged to
has hardly to be wondered at that alliance or companionship.
Paying a tribute to Lord Halifax, ask the many people", have formed the British judgment about events in
British Government to recall the conclusion that the only argument whose honour the dipner was China, it has never been any part! British Consul General in Vienna that those who use force under- held, Mr. Churchill stated: of our intention to allow the Con-;
because: on, the occasion of cession in Tientsin. to be used as
cri-stand is that others should be no have all from various standpoints. accepted the policy which you and Mr. Chamberlain have aów pro- claimed and if differences remain they will only be upon the em phasis and method, upon timing and degree."
The increase of Britain's real aid to Lord Halifax and a strength and preparedness was a
potent, factor for world peace.
Foreign Situation
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Capt, P. G. Taylor, Director of a base for activities prejudicial to minal procedure, it has been re less ready to use. force iri self fight across the Indian Ocean, Japanese military interests and if vealed that the British Consu-defence. which concluded yesterday, Bald he
they can be brought to believe late-General in Vienna was was fully satisfied with the result that and would give proof of their volved in an affair regarding a and saw no reason why an Air repeated declarations that they do prohibited news service." Service cannot start immediately not aim at the destruction of
Completely Unjustified over this alternate route,
British Interests in the Far East, I A message from London It would be a valuable acquisi- should hope that the matter might that no attempt has been tion to the Empire in future. be capable of settlement to Tokyo." to substantiate the charge against the British Consul General in Vienna.
CHINA WAR NEWS:
CHINESE RAID: HEAVY JAPANESE CASUALTIES: HONAN TOWN RETAKEN
FANCHENG, HUPEH, June 22 (Central)--Over fifty Japanese were slain during a Chinese raid on. Yingchlapu, Taochlapu and Yenchiatsi, south-east of Tslenklang, east of "Ichang, on June 19."
The following morning Japanese reinforcements were dispatched to Yenchlats to engage the Chinese. After a day-long engagement, the Chinese turned to attack Lohanssu, on the Hankow-Ichang highway, which was guarded by a weaker Japanese force. Fur- ther casualties were inflicted on the enemy.
UNDISCLOSED
Essential Elements "It- was
foreseen that many persistent and Ingenious attempts would be made to weaken the re- states solution of the British people, but made that technique is bound to fall because the people have reached a
Reuter's diplomatic correspon
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"We'
On the other hand the foreign
Ident leader in London KING AND QUEEN situation had deteriorated and ne
where the charge is regarded in official circles as being complete- ly without justification.
slang and Tsinhsten,-in the south east. Fighting is reported to have been raging at Nankwanehen.
Bitter combats have also” been-in"
progress at Sichiayao in the vicinity of Fenst, west of Hwo hisen.
(Continued from Page 1). Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Ministers and other distinguished: people. The drive through Lon-" dọn 'will follow."
Liner Slows Down LONDON, June 22 (Reuter)—
Reuter's special correspondent on board, the Empress of Britain writes that the arrangements for In South Hopel
the Fleet's welcome to the King SIAN, June 22 (Central)--and Queen has been cancelled hot pursuit of defeated Japanese owing to fog. The liner slowed troops Chinese column is fast down to 12 knots while Their Ma- approaching Jensen in
sout Jestics were having breakfast Hopel.
owing to tog patches which were The Japanese force comprising encountered.
duced to half.
[.balance of Europe had been seriously altered to Britain's dis advantage.
"Others have been preparing too," said Mx. Churchill, "therefore, I.cannot feel con- Adent that the polley which I advocated last year will still be effective in preventing wRT, but I sincerely believe that it gives us the best chance of victory."
sures.
on other reservation may by Mr. Churchill in his speech was that this was no time for half measures or half hearted mea- Mr. Churchill here referred to the Soviet Pact, without which no
dr long maintained in Eastern Europe."
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ANTI. JAPANESE HANDBILLS
SINGAPORE, June 22 (Reuter)-All the delegates for the Anglo-French talks, which are described officially as an "In- ternational Defence Conference," have arrived here. ̧ Air. Marshal Sir Philip· Joubert, de in Ferte, Air Officer Command- ing the R.A.F. in India, and Major- Gen McLeod arrived here yester- day evening, also Col. G. B. Hen derson, Deputy Director of Mill- tary Operations and Intelligence of the Army in India, They all arrived by air..
Venue of Conference The gymnasium at the barracks
CHUNGKING, June 22 (Central) distributed at Wayside Road and Anti-Japanese handbills were
Yangtsepoo, the Japanese-con-- trolled ares in Shanghai, a tea days ago, says a Shanghai report.
The handbills denounced Japan-
of the 1st and 2nd, Manchester ese efforts to undermine, the Chi- Regiment will be the venue for nese nancial structure and urged the full conference, but the Navy, the Chinese people not to use the Army and Air Force Sub-Commit-bogus notes issued by the wa tees will meet separately, during Hsing Commerical Bank
the greater period of the talks. "Following the discovery of the The Conference will reassemble handbills, Japanese gerdarmes periodically to correlate the sub-conducted rigorous searches, hold- committees conslusions, Admiral ing up traile, for some time. Sir Percy Noble, Commander-in- Chief of the China Station, wil BIG DONATION TO
preside.
The utmost secrecy is being maintained regarding the talks and extensive measures are being taken to guard the con- ference balding,
World Powers, notable Ger- maay and Japan, are showing Interest in the conference,,
SOUZA, ROSSELET WIN BOWLS
..
B.F.R.D.C.
LONDON, June 22 (Reuter)-- Messra John Swire and Bons and. its associated companies have donated £5,000 to the British Fund for the Relief of Distress in China (formerly the Lord Mayor's Fund)...
Other recent gifts include £1,000 worth of goods contributed by co operative societies throughout the country.
ITALO - GERMAN NAVAL TALKS. BERLIN, June 22 (Reuter)-The
talks
The second round match in the Open Pairs Lawn Bowls Chama- pionship between L. C. R Souza and C. S. Rosselet and R. Duncan and A. M. Holland, which was left unfinished on the 18th head on Italo-German naval Tuesday, owing to darkness; was cluded yesterday. continued at the Kowloon Football A communique states that they Club green yesterday.
resulted in full agreement between.
con-
The former pair won by 30 shots the views of the two navies and to 19, scoing two 2's against their that the result is fully satisfying opponents' single.
to both parties.
TRIPARTITE PACT PROGRESS OF ANGLO-SOVIET TALKS: PRIME MINISTER QUESTIONED IN COMMONS
LONDON, June 22 (Beuter)In the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Wodrwood Benn (lab) asked regarding staff talks with Russia and Mr. Chamberlain replied that obviously: agreement mast be settled before this question could arise. In answer to a suggestion that a Cabinet Minister should proceed to Moscow, Mr. Chamberlain replied in the
negative.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secre- Conference, with M. Molotov yer- tary for Foreign Affairs, was terday eveningen asked whether during the course
The talk lasted two, hours and
of the conversations in Moscow, another meeting will be held
he had been informed by Russia in a day or two.
FRENCH OPTIMISM
of a note which had been ad- dressed by the Soviet, on Mar. 28 to Esthonia, warning Eathonla PARIS, June 23 (Reuter)—A that any attempt to reach agree communique issued after a meat- ment with another power would ing of the Foreign Affairs. Com- act, entaffing the be regarded as an unfriendly mittee states that agreement has most serious already been reached on several consequences.
points of the plan submitted to Mr.. Butler replied: No
M. Molotov by Mr. William Strang. A Grave View
In the course of the meeting. inquiries regarding this note, Mr. difficulties still existing because Asked whether he would make Minister, drew attention to the M. Bonnet, the French Foreign
of the special aftuation of cer it clear to the Esthanian and ing for assistance, but negotia Latvian Governments that they tions were continuing favourably take a grave view of any agree with a view to obtaining the ment which resulted in the dimi- nition of Latvia's and Esthonia's M. Bonnet also announced the.
necessary clarification. sovereignty.
Butler said: "Lord Halifax is
PLACE, Japanese on June 16. The Jap detachments has been re- The Captain has been on the effective stability can be created aware that the Soviet has made tain states which were not ask.
AN SOUTH SHANGTUNG-June-22 anese garrison at Tsalyuankow, (Central)-With the Japanese northwest of Kaifeng, was com= "mopping up" campaign losing its pletely wiped out, and a wooden Impetus the Chinese in Shantung bridge in the neighbourhood was are launching counter-offensives wrecked.
The first Chinese success was
Japanese reinforcements rushed scored at Lalyang in the Shan-from Kaifeng were ambushed by tung Peninsula, which was recap-the Chinese suffering scores of tured. The Japanese suffered 300 casuales.. casualties and lost, more than 100 rifies in the engagement preced- ing their withdrawal from the town.
Honan Town Taken CHENGCHOW, June 22 (Central) Chinese, forces have recaptured Neihuang 36 miles south-east of Kaifeng on the Lunghal Railway in "north-easterni Honan."
bridge continuously since last night owing, to a strong wind reaching gale force followed by heavy rain which decreased visiblity, and, later, owing to the for
GERMAN REFUGEES
REACH LONDON.
Landing Repulsed CHANGTEE,; HUNAN, June. 22 (Central)----Chinese withering firs repulsed Japanese bluejackets who attempted to land at Chikantsueh in the district of Hwafung on the
Early this morning a destroyer, north bank of the Tungting Lake, using a searchlight came along-
LONDON, June 22 (Reuter3- about 40 miles west of Yoyang, on side bringing malls and the pilot The last batch of German refugees the night of June 2011 (va who was drenched when he board on board the St. Lou's, numbering In North Shansi
In Shanghal Outskirts ed the Royal liner in a rough sea. 287, arrived at Southampton SIAN June 22 (Central) Quiet CHANGTEH, HUNAN, June 22
Piped Aboard Ship yesterday and travelled to Lon- around Tsinglo in northern-Early morning slumber of re- SOUTHAMPTON, June 22 (Reudon Shand has been broken as three sidents in the western district of ter)The weather, was threatening Many are going to private Japanese columns have started a Shanghat was shattered by a when the Princesses Elizabeth and homes in various parts of the drive towards Bimafang, about 10 furious buzet of machine-gun and Margaret embarked on the Flotilla country, while others are golug to miles northwest of Tsinglo howitzer firing yesterday, accord leader Kempenfelt. There was a the refugee camp in Kent.
ing to a Shanghai report.
fresh wind and a sunless aky and Out of a total of 907, on board The firing was interisided around Spithead was wrapped in blanket the vemel, which was 10 am. It was believed to have of grey, Walking aide by (side) permitted to landits: been caused by a surprise Ch down the scarlet way the in Cuba, Belgium has
Princesses were pipes, aboard in Holland 194 Naval fashion
Britain the remainde
Offering resistance the Chinese defenders are holding the invaders in checke
Chinese guerilla unita staged Meanwhile, the Japanesa at Tal rald on the Kaifeng-Bnistang ku south of yuan have nese guerilla attack on the Jap Railway recently built by the launched fresh, offensives on Wu-lanese there."
not
"The Esthonian and Latvian Governments, for their (part)
had made it clear that they were determined to
their independence and Den- trality
When asked talks with Pola Mr Chamberis these were proceeding torily.
imminent signature Franco Turkish Pact.
of
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MOSCOW TALKS