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ITALY UNDERTAKES TO MEDIATE: "WAY OPEN FOR GERMAN
TALKS"
POLISH
LONDON, Sept. 2 (Reuter) - After hours of anxious strain, during which no information was available in Lon-
don regarding Hitler's reply to the British and French ultimatums, it was dramatically announced in both Houses
of Parliament tonight that Signor Mussolini had interven- ed, seeking to persuade Hitler to withdraw his troops' from Poland.."
Lord Halifax Foreign Secretary, stated in the House of "Lords that France and Britain were consulting as to the time limit to be fixed. No indication of Hitler's mind on the matter has been forthcoming, beyond the long delay in re- plying to the ultimatums. The Foreign Secretary rose in the House of Lords at 7.40 p.m. this evening to make his long awaited statement on the international situation.
He started by saying that
no reply had yet been received
to the warning message given to Hitler..
It was possible, he said, that the delay was due to propo- sals by Italy that hostilities cease and an international conference be held between Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Italy.
The British Government ap- preciated this offer but it was rot!
DALADIER REVEALS
1.
HITLER'S REAL AIM
ROOSEVELT WON'T BE
RUSHED
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (Reuter)-President Roosevelt will not be catapulted or rushed" into a" decision on neutrality, according to the White House Secretary, who declared to-day thai - many "nice, and deep questions are involved."
CABLE
OPPOSITION SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT IN FIRM RESISTANCE TO NAZIS
Speeches By Labour And Liberal Leaders In House
London, Sept. 2 (Reuter)-Replying to the Fremier, Mr. Chamberlain's, speech in the House of Commons to- day, Mr. Arthur Greenwood (Lab) acting for Major Attlee, the Opposition Leader, said that this was the turning
BURKHARDT point in human history, and the die was cast.
IN KAUNAS
TELLS HOW HE'
LEFT DANZIG KAUNAS, Sept. 3 (Reuter)-Dr. Burkhardt. the League High Com- missioner for Danzig arrived here yesterday evening.
Interviewed by Reuter, Dr. Burk- hardt declared that Herr Foerster, the leader of the Danzig Nazis, and the of Dr Greiser, President Senate, had informed him that his duties in the Free City had come to an end and that he must there
two fore leave his office within hours so that the swastika dag could be holsted over it.
Dr. Burkhardt left Danzig`ac-
Gestapo, belig forced to abandon his furniture and llbrary. When
possible to confer while Poland PARIS, Sept. 2 (Reuter)companied by two agents of the was being invaded and her towns in the Chamber of Deputies bombed and when Danzig had today, the Premier, M. Edou-
ard Daladier, reviewed
been taken by force.
Fr
Britain was bound to act unless last-minute diplomatic
the German troops were with-tempts to avert hostilities.
drawn. Britain was in communi- cation with France on the ques- tion as to what limit of time was necessary for "the German with- drawal. If Germany agreed to withdraw, then we were willing to consider the position the same as before.
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WAY OPEN The way was open for discussion between Germany and Poland on the understanding that any settle- ment would safeguard, Poland's vital interests and had an inter- national guarantee.
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If Germany and Poland wished other Powers to join in the con- ference. Britain would agree. We could not recognise the seizure of Danzig or the effect given it by the Relch. It was the final step of
a one-sided repudiation of interna-
tional instruments. The status of
negotiation.
.
M. DALADIER.
the at-
Danzig could be modified only by "I am happy to render homage to the noble efforts of the Italian Government," he MARCH IN UNITY. After the Prime Minister had said. "Poland as a victim of made a similar statement in the aggression is assured of the House of Commons Mr. Arthur help of nations of free men. Greenwood, Deputy Labour leader, "If fighting is stopped, if sald there was a growing feeling the aggressor regained his in all quarters that the incessant frontiers, and if free negotia- strain would have to end soon. tion could take place, the French Government would at-
and the sooner the better:
"If we march." he said. "I hope tempt to facilitate it. we march in complete unity and with France.”
"For several days, peace had been menaced by the arbitrary Mr. Greenwood referred to demands of Germany. All peace- the Anglo-Polish Treaty as fui means were utilised in order to one of the most important of save the peace of the world, but times, and said its Germany has reduced them to modern application should be auto-naught," he said. matic.
The Chamber was unanimous in There might be reasons why approving the views of the Govern
the Communists there had been no instant action.ment, and even The delay might be justified but were cheering and applauding M. there was anxiety on both sides of (Daladier.- the House.
The proceedings opened with a Mr. Chamberlain. replying to speech by the Speaker, M. Herriot, Mr. Greenwood; said he shared his and the whole House rose to its feet disgust at the manoeuvres which at a reference to fraternal solidarity were going on. The Government with Poland.
was in a difficult situation, and he The Deputies. Ustened with the was certain he would be able to closest attention to M. Daladier
statement to-morrow who went on to say:
الله
make (Sunday).
"Time presses.. Britain will not The House then adjourned till stand by to see the destruction of noon on Sunday,
SAN MIN CHU I
YOUTH CORPS INAUGURATED
a friendly people.
NEW ENTERPRISE
"Aggression against Poland is violence
a few enterprise of against Britain and France. It is
entering his car, he heard cries of "Kill the dog!" but, he states, was no alarmed:
Dr. Burkhardt is staying here for the present, but it is stated that he is proceeding to London via Riga.
LONDON ORDERS
LONDON, Sept. 3 (Reuter)- Instructions have been given for all classes of public entertainment to close until further notice. It will be possible for cinema thea- tres in certain areas to open later.
HITLER FEARS
THE TRUTH
He withdrew nothing as regards Labour criticism of Government policy in the past and their views regarding the heavy responsibility which would lle upon them "as factors in creating the present situation. Today, that was past history.
LABOUR'S WORD
LONDON, Sept. 3 (Reuter)--Mr.
"I would now reaffirm and House," continued Mr. Green- say for the third time in this wood, "that British Labour stands by its pledges and its word."
He went on to say that Mr. Arthur Greenwood said in Parlia-Chamberlain's words had been firm ment: "The long period of suspense but "We are building our hopes Now we know the on sand." he said, “If we feel that is now over. worst-the horrid word WAR had the German Government is going been spoken "by the British Gov-to give any kind of favourable re-
fullment
of its sponse to the appeal which has
been made to them."
Britain
in
ARCH ENEMY OF MANKIND "Hitler has become the arch-
ernment pledges to Poland.
For $4 hours Roland has stood alone. at the portals of civilization defending us and all free nations. They have stood with unexampled enemy of mankind. He has been epic heroism. We guilty not merely of the gravest bravery and greet Poland as a comrade to and basest piece of treachery to this Clovernment and people, but "Our hearts are with her and has been guilty of base treachery with our hearts all our power unto all peoples to whom, in the til the Angel of Peace returnat past he, has given pledges, our midst.
"The British Labour Movement "Nazidom must be finally over- wl Issue a statement tonight come. The Prime Minister had calling upon all its members to given his word to that effect and stand solidly behind it in resis- as long as the Government kept tance to aggression. From that to that it would be entirely sup-attitude they will never depart" ported. But if there were confus-
ed counsels or ineficiency, other men must be called to do their share."
CONTROL OF ESSENTIAL MATERIALS
LONDON, Sept. 2 (Reuter) -The Ministry of Supplies. has made orders for the con- trol of essential materials, in- cluding iron, steel, wool, jute, silk, rayon, timber, paper and leather.
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Controllers have been" appointed for the various materials,
NEEDS OF FARMERS.
LIBERAL SUPPORT
.... Mr. “Arthur Greenwood was followed by Sir Archibald Sia- clair, (Lb.), who said that Mr. Chamberlain had spoken for the nation as a whole and the Liberal Party supported him on in the stand he `bad now, taken. The British Goy ernment has left nothing un- done to contribute towards a freely negotiated and peacaful seftlement. It was not Britain,`` France or Poland that refused to come to the table to nego-" tiate bat Hitler.
If Poland were to be obliterated, Nazi domination would be estab lished directly or indirectly over every country East of the Rhine and Britian and France would be
BERLIN, Sept. 1 (Reuter): A decree has been issued making listening to foreign radio stations an offence punishable by penal, servitude.
Persons passing on news The Ministry of Agriculture an-left alone either to receive the broadcasts from foreign sta-nounces that arrangements have onslaught or to submit to the ex- of liberty in Europe. tions are also liable to penal been made for large supplies of unction servitude, and in serious tractors, machinery and ofl to Rigorous action must now be taken and it was essential that ample cases, to death.
meet the needs of farmers,
In most cases, there is already powers be given to the Govern- an ample reserve.
POLISH ENVOY TO BERLIN LEAVES
BERLIN, Sept. 2 (Reuter) -The Polish Ambassador in Berlin, M. Lipski, has left the city, though other "members of the Embassy are still re- maining.
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EMPIRE RALLIES ROUND BRITAIN IN HER FIGHT
AGAINST AGGRESSION
MELBOURNE, Sept. 2 (Reuter)--Mr. R. G. Men- zles, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, making a stirring "We stand with Britain” statement to-day sald: The British Cabinet made a momentous deck- sion that unless Germany withdraws from her attack on Poland Britain will take “up arms to "honour the guarantee solemnly given to defend, civilized man from the evil doctrines of brutality and lawless-
ness.
"We do not yet realize what the price in terms of human life and happiness would be but, we know that British nations throughout the world are as one.".
The Federal Cabinet has issued a proclamation de- claring that the danger of war exists. Power is thus given to take action prepara- tory to proclaiming that a state of war exists when the full emergency plans come into operation.
Parliament will assemble at Canberra on Wednesday.
Labour Is
For Action
LONDON, Sept. 2(Reuter)- The National Executive of the Labour Party has issued, á' pro- clamation supporting Government
the
in its resis. tance to aggression on the part of Hitler. The proclama- tion says that a state has been reached in the development in Europe in which war has been chosen as a deliberate in- strument of national policy. It is impossible, it says, that Labour acquiesce 'nonquests by force.
Farmers will get rations of Sir Archibald Sinclair associated China War: petrol in the early stages of war, himself with the Labour tributes and it is not expected that they to Poland. will have difficulties in "getting supplies of petrol" and où
Ample supplies of seeds, insecti- cides and fungicides have also been prepared.
Tractors and other equipment for the transport of animals and goods will not be requisitioned.
WARPLANES WITH THE FLEET
JEWISH
CLUB
Life seemed to be going on as usual at the Jewish Club when a
Daily Press" representative call- ed there late last night. Not even the German Jewish refugees, of whom there are quite a few living
there, seemed at all perturbed at the thought of being interned.
Questioned by our representa- HL M 8, Victorious," another tive, one of them said: “Oh, we are | aircraft carrier for the Royal Navy, not at all worried;" LONDON, Sept. 3 (Reuter)-Nor-will be launched on September 14| Another added that they did not way, Sweden and Denmark are by Lady. Augusta "Inskip, wife of expect to be interned for long like. calling
up troops to safeguard Sir Thomas Inskip, Becretary for the other Germans, as they ex- their neutrality.
the Dominions,
pected that on a guarantee for. Switzerland is mobilising, to-day. This ship 18 the fourth, of the their good behaviour from pro- new carriers which are to re-minent members of the Jewish inforce Fleet Air Arm strength. community in Hongkong they Ships to come are "Indomitable," would soon be released. The Police
PILOT INTERNED Implacable" and "Indefatigable.", had still not visited the camp.
LONDON, Bebt. 3 (Reuter)--The not a question of a German-Polish first airmen interned in neutral conflict. It is a question of a new country during the present war attempt by the Hitler dictatorship was a Naal plot who made x forced landing in Lithuania yes- at domination of Europe and the" worldon of Europe
terday.
JAPANESE TROOPS WITHDRAW
BIG REDUCTIONS
IN SHUMCHUN
DA YUNGYUŃ, ́ KWANGTUNG, Sept. 2 (Central)".The number of Japanese troops at Sham- chun has been reduced con- siderably, according to reports received here.
A large number of Japanese Cayaby-men at Namtax have have embarked on their w«r«/ ships, There has been heavy Japanese military transport be-: tween Namtau and Shumahsın in the past few days..
Encircling Attacks
2(Central) The Japanese troops
Navigation Control
REGULATIONS FOR COLONY WATERS
In exercise of the powers com- ferred on him by the Emergenty Powers (Colonial Defence) Order In Council, 1939, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northoofa, has made the following regulations, (which, shall form part of the De
fence Regulations.
CONTROL OF NAVIGATION
The Governor may by order make provision sa to the places in, or to, which vessels may be, or go, and generally for regulating the movements, navigation, potage, anchorage, mooring, berthing and lighting of vessels in Hongkong harbours and territorial waters of: this Colony and any order made under this regulation is hereafter in these regulations referred to as a "navigation order."
If in the case of any vessel, a navigation order is contravened or not complied with, the master of the vessel shall be guilty of an offence against this regulation.
An authorised offcer may, in relation to any vessel, take such steps, and use such force, may appear to that person to be reasonably necessary for secaring", "contpliance with any order under this regulatio relating to the vessel, or, where. an offence agalist this regula-
of the vessel, for enabling seedings in respect of the offence to be affectuslly taken. This regulation shall apply in relation to seaplanes on the sur- face of the water as those proviṛ |sions apply in relation to vessels, and seaplanes taking off from or alighting on, the water shall be deemed, for the purpose of this regulation, to be on the surface of the water while in contact, there- with
tion has occurred in, the same th
LO TAK KUEN CUP LEAGUE RESULTS
The LoTak Kuen Cup League,
at Shenkong and Ezeling in the organized by the China Amater Football Federation Tangfa sector are being subjected Miniature
SOVIET WILL PURSUE UNGYUN, KWANGTUNG, Sept INDEPENDENT POLICY Charge Of
Planning An We have no hate for any people! Attack On U.S.S.R. Made
Against Britain, France
duty it would be only a precarious peace. We should be no more than a wretched people reduced to defeat and servitude."
M. Daladier recalled the German
Vienna march into
:azıd the CHUNGKING, Sept. 2 (Central) Czechoslovakian fate.!
land, the aggressors would turn "With Hitler, it is deeds and not against France, The San Min Chu I (Three Frin-i ciples of the People) Youth Corps, words that count," said the French after one full year's preparation, Premier. "Poland has been' the was formally inaugurated yester object of the most unjust and bruin the world, but if we shirked our day morning when a joint meet-tal aggression." Britain and France ng of the Executive and Super-do not repudiate their signature." visory Committees was held. IF AGGRESSION GOES ON Heneralissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
M. Daladier continued: "A France Chief Executives of the Corpe, which would allow this aggression personally presided over the meet against Poland to be carried out ng and delivered an important would soon be scorned, Isolated, dis- ddress on the organization and credited and helpless, and before evelopment of the organ.
long delivered over to the most In the afternoon, General Chen formidable of onslaughts," heng, Secretary-General of the What would the guarantee given Corps, received members of the in respect of Alsace-Lorraine be ress and representatives of worth 11 the present aggression was arious cultural organizations A tolerated? he asked. After repu lessage to the members of the diation of the guarantees given to Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Fo- brps was issued.
The British and French Ambassa- dors in Berlin yesterday made a joint demarche to the Clerman Government, continued M. Dals- dier, who read a communication handed to the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, by the French Ambassador that was on parallel lines to that read by Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons yesterday,
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The Chamber manimously voted war credits without a debate.
MOSCOW, Sept. 3 (Reuter) While publishing. without comment news of the outbreak of Polish-Get- man hostilities, the Soviet press continues to reassure the public that Russia will not be involved.
"Germany understands as well as Russia that confiet be- tween them would simply play into the hands of their enemies." says the "Pravda which bitterly attacks Britain and France by echoing the charge made by M. Molotov that they were, war- mongers who concealed the truth of dishonest moves which camouflaged preparations for war against the Soviet Union.
The newspaper, emphasises that the Soviet determinationi
is to pursue an independent policy and ratuse to be manipulat ed in the interests of either side.
to an encircling attack by the Hongkong Branchy made further Chinese. Many Japanese barbed progress yesterday at the Bowthorn
Wanchal, when wire entanglements and pill-boxes Playgrou have been destroyed."
12 matches were, decided
Japanese units at Fukwohu and the Tatongmel, north-west of Tseng-afternoo shing, are also surrounded.
Island Shelled
orning and thre
three.
Fu Lum defeated Fun To by two gdals to one whittelfry the second match Ki Ngai boarou Cha FOOCHOW, Sept. 2 (Central)- and Toet Sing drew witti The six Japanese gupboats of Tsimshatent 6-0 Tungshan Taland off the southern In the afternoon, "Bai Yuen drew Fukien coast, about 55 nautical with Kai King two all, and Sheing miles southwest of Amoy, have Mo defeated Put Bang In the last shelled the island many times maten, Daly Prest beat arte the last few days, while Japanese Bing by 1-07 aircraft bave staged many raids,
In the first air raid on Warsaw, 11 German es took parts and
were met
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