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No. 25899
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RUSSO-GERMAN
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1939.
PACT
ANY INTERFERENCE
SETTLEMENT ISSUE
Nazis Will Pay For Aid Soviet Military
With Concessions
Britain, France Unmoved
-THE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER, HERE' JOACHIM VON RIBBENTROP AND M MOLOTOV, THE SOVIET FOREIGN COMP STATES MISSAR, HAVE." CONCLUDED
THE OFFICIAL GERMAN NEWS AGENCY,. ACCORDING TO A REUTER REPORT FROM BERLIN.
THE AGENCŤ ADDS THAT THE FOL- LOWING COMMUNIQUE: WAS ISSUED:
***The German and Soviet Governments have signed a definite settlement of the questions arising from the dissolution of Poland and de clare that it will be to the interests of all nations to end the war between Germany and Britain and France.
tain
Ribbentru
two Governments will make joint efforts to at
EXCLUDES POLISH
WILL DIRECT COMMON EFFORTS
TO END WAR
MOSCOW, Sept. 20 (Beuter) The fact that the U.S.S.R. and Germany will direct com-
ada efforts to ending the way; was confirmed in a comZI (£23 192 qae on the Ribbentrop-Moloto talks ued here.
The communique,, which" in signed by M. Moistov and Here:- von Ribbentrop fancludes by maybrig: "Bath our Govern ments will direct cominon“ efforts, if necessary: In accord with other friendly powers, to attain this aim as early as pos- sible,
"If, however, the efforts of bothar Governments remain Zatile it will be established that Britain and Franice thereby bear the responsibility for con- dinastion of the war. In this event the Governmenty of Ger many and the U.S.S.R. will consult each other on necesi sary measures,”
im as soon as possible, but if the war is con Warsaw Will
oint consultations will take place between the and Soviet Governments on the subject of nieces-
cow:
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many the Russo-German Pack tom to the Russo-German excludes interference with the Pact is yet available, says Polish settlement reached in Mos Reuter's diplomatic corres- pondent in London, it is pointed out in well-informed circles that:
Firstly, Mr. Chamberlain, in his recent statement, said that Rus- sla's action would not influence the determination of Britain and; France to prosecute the war until their alm has been realised;
Secondly, while suggesting con- sultations between friendly powers for a settlement of the war be- tween Britain, France and Ger-
CHAMBERLAIN TO MAKE STATEMENT ON MONDAY
Thirdly, although the Paci continuation of envisages a the war it only provides för consultations between
Ger-
many and Soviet Russia, in.. other words. Germany would have to pay for Russia's even- tual military help by further -concessions; and,
Not Be Forgotten
DETERMINATION
OF ALLIES
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This information is tained in a letter to the Editor of the "Hongkong Daily Press" from the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G., which is pub- lished below.
The letter is as follows:-
Colonial Secretary's Office. Hongkong.
Hongkong
WORK FORGING AHEAD
The British Red Cross Se- ciety and St. John's War Or- ganization, or more shortly, the Hongkong Branch of the Bri- tish War Organization Fund is now beginning to forge ahead. both with work and in receiv ing subscriptions. Its name is repeated in fall above, as it does not appear to be widely known yet
Inadequate Supply Of Fully Trained Junior Officers For Nazi Army
"
LONDON, SEPT. 29 (REUTER) --- FRENCH OPINION NOW APPEARS TO FAVOUR THE IDEA THAT THE EX- PECTED GERMAN OFFENSIVE will first be aimed to re- cover German territory, especially around Saarbruecken. the loss of which is a severe economic blow to Germany.
Military critics, endeavouring to estimate Germany's military strength, are of the opinion that the old Reichs- wehr provided a good supply of officers and non-com- missioned officers for the first 36 divisions formed when Hitler ordered resumption of conscription. It is now be- lieved that the German army numbers fully 100 divisions.
With so large and rapid an;
expansion, the supply of fully TOMBOLA IN
trained junior officers and non-commissioned officers is
bound to be inadequate.
It is also considered that Ger- many's deficiency in certain ‘essen- tlal materials, which is already visible in some German aircraft,} must make itself felt in the re- placement of arms and equipment | necessitated by war wastage.
COLONY IS DEFINITELY BANNED
Tombola is definito'y banned in the Colony, a high police official Holland is reported to be taking told the "Hongkong Daily Press” every precaution against an inva-yestreday. Rumours that tombola. sion. The levels of canals have would be allowed 'under certain) been raised to enable the country conditions were described as en- to be flooded at a moment's notice tirely untrue..
and some parts have already been the game, I is dated, may flooded.
described as nothing less than a Roads leading to Germany have lottery, and as such is prohibited been provided with anti-tank de-under the existing laws of Hong- vices and all signposts near the kong. “ border have been removed.
QUIET NIGHT
PARIS,
(Reuter-A Sept. 29 French communique states: "The night on the whole was quiet but
poets our advance
were active the west of notably to bruecken."
PARIS ALARM
EAST-
The naval and military a thorities everywhere, have al-
- wayn - regarded - tombola säga sound way of keeping men together and as an antidote to. pleasures looked upon with ' disfavour.
Hence, tombola, has been en- couraged in Service circles, and has become extremely popular.
LONDON, Sept. 29, (BW8)-The announcement that on the surren- der of Warsaw, the German Army to-day 'will enter the city and as Fourthly, although it is obviousThe Times" remarks earn such whom the Germans and Russians measure of glory as may be thought' have in mind by the expression the due of those who have exploit-
It is learned that the local "friendly powers" it will not be ed, with most ruthless efficirney,
heads of the Services have been September 29, 1939. easy to get many neutrals to take immense superiority of numbers
advised that tombola parties could Sir,-In view of statements the proposed initiative as it would and
PARIS, Sept. 29 (Reuter)-The be' arranged provided they were amount to endorsing, or at least superiority of armament," is made which have appeared recently in
Appeal notices, with the shorter condoning. the rape of Poland. the occasion for tributes in the certain local newspapers suggest title for affixing to cars and trade air raid alarm was sounded here kept strictly to servicemen and no
at 11.30 this morning but no gun outsiders are admitted. It is almost needless to say that press to the courage of the defen-ing that a Government statement vans, are now making their ap-
fire was heard. French pursuits Such an exception, however, with the British Government will im-ders and reaffirmations of the de-regarding the affairs of the Hong pearance. mediately consult the
to French termination
right Poland's kong Branch of the St. John Am- Five thousand of these have took to the air immediately and not apply to private clubs even bulance Association and Brigade been most generously presented by the "all clear" was 'sounded half if those taking part are all me.. Excellency the Governor to make for which the Organizers express is expectable, I am directed by His the "South China Morning Post," an hour later.
their grateful thanks.
Asso-
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter) Government regarding what atti-wrongs, After the budget resolutions were tude they will observe towards the
"The Timer" says, "England and confirmed the House of Commons Russo-German bargain.
the following observations. adjourned until Monday when Mr. "Soviet relations towards the Es-France are determined to devote Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, thonian Government is only an- the utmost of their strength to her
restoration. Warsaw has been 2 St, John Ambulance
WORK CENTRES will made a statement regarding other Indication of how closely M.
offered up by her citizens to the clation and Brigade throughout the
In addition to the Work Cen- to-day's Russo-German Agreement,
Continued on Page 7
destroyer, a sacrifice for Hberties World is directed from St John's
through its locale mentioned previously, which not only of Poland But of the Gate, London,
incidentally has already made world."
organization; In Hongkong as three dozen pairs of socks and doubtless elsewhere, the Gover-
several
following scarves, the The "Dally Herald" says. “Civiment has a deep interest in the
have started or are beginning next lised men will not forget Warsaw welfare of its own. Brigade .com-
week:: any more than they forgot Belgium plement but bears no responsibil
The real victors of War-ity for and exercises no control. In 1914. saw, as of Madzid before it, are over its administration; the fact men, women and children who that many of the officers of the showed themselves ready to face Hongkong Branch, including the death rather than to submit. Their Governor, are Government officials heroism will be remembered and in no way alters the position, their sacrifice repaid.”
3. A statement by Government regarding St. John affairs would be an unwarrantable derogation of the authority of the Venerable Order and the fact that none has
Britain Master Of N. Sea, Russia Master Of Baltic, Nazis Masters Of Kiel Canal
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reutar)-While the Russo-German treaty naturally forms the main news of the day in Britain, there is no disposition to exaggerate its consequences."
One commentator humorously remarked that the position following the Pact now is that Russia is master of the Baltic. Britain master of the North Bes and Germany master of the Kiel Canal
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Chinese Film Executives
Approached: Japanese Make Demand For Lewd Pictures
Special to the "Hongkong Daily Press"
THE EFFORTS OF THE JAPANESE TO UNDERMINE THE CHINESE SPIRIT OF RESISTANCE AND TO SECURE AN EARLY "PEACE" on terms favourable to them alone have led them, amongst many other things, to make pro- posals to local Chinese film executives, players and direc tors, it was revealed to the “Hongkong Daily Press" jez- terday.
Many well-known person-
EFFORTS EXHAUSTED
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter) The surrender of Warsaw is des The "Evening Standard," com-cribed in two communiques. menting on the "necessary mea- Pact in
The Defence Commander ESTHONIA ACCEPTS sures" envisaged in the
case war is continuing says that Warsaw, in a wireless message to Order.
4. No such statement will be most important work commences benefits and advantages to DEMANDS
these measures may mean one or Polish representatives in foreign
Continued on Fago 7 MOSCOW, Sept. 29 (Router) two things: either a full military countries, said: "After exhausting made by Government. I am to between Germany and all efforts for the defence of the ask you to be so good as to pab Esthonta has accepted the demands alliance made by the Soviet which are more Russla or, it may mean that Ger-city we were compelled to ask for lish this letter at your early con- drastic than those originally stated many shall continue to bear the an armistice." The Soviet will be allowed to brunt of the war as hitherto while
appeared should cause no surprise present at thess centres, as the allies connected with the PROTECTION FOR to any person who is well inform-supply of material for bandages Chinese film industry here ored upon the constitution of the etc., which has been ordered has recently received letters from not yet been received. When this a Japanese source offering
establish naval bases and aero- dromes in Esthonia.
Rusila stand by as a benevolent neutral
"If the first interpretation be true,” the paper says, "ii will mean the wat will be transferred from a European . to world stage and there would be few neutrals in such a can- « test, an
'It is added that German. assurance is given that all offi--- cer will be put in honourable. captivity and will be allowed to retain their words while, pri- rates will be demobilised and sent home.
The German High Command de- clares that the garrison of Warsaw
venience,
1.I am, Sir, Your obedient servant,
N L. SMITH, Colonial Secretary;
The Editor,
The "HK. Daily Press," Hongkong
ALL SUGAR CROPS PURCHASED
The demands include that the two nations should come to each other's assistaries in the event of direct aggression aris ing from other powers while Russia will provide the Estho nian Army with armaments.
If the second Interpretation is will be disarmed and troops will correct, Stalin and Hitler would begin to leave the city for their Eathonia is not to join in any continue to watch each other with homies while German forces will GEORGETOWN, Bept. 29 CReuter) coalition hostile to Rusals. In the the uneasy eyes of men who know enter the city on Monday.The United Kingdom has bought trade agreement, Eathonia is to in- exactly how little faith can be The German communique added all sugar crops of the West Indies crease her exchange of goods by placed in each other's word or ac- that Modlin na surrendered un-and British Guians up to Aprili, tour-and-a-half times,
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those who were willing to pro- duce pictures which, In idea and treatment, were favour able to Japan and which ad- vocated the immediate with- drawal of resistance and the conclusion of a "peace" treaty
with Japan.
H.K. JUNKS
It is learned that, in response to petition from the Hongkong Fishermen's Guild, the Hongkong authorities have promised, to give every protection to locally-regis- tered junks and their crews within the three-mile Umik.
Oficials of the Guild. have been told to advise the fishing popula- tion not to venture beyond Hong- The offers included high salaries kong waters, and to leave their for mark, directors, authors and womenfolk and children in Hong- technical workers and handsome kong when they set out on these subsidies to the aim companies as trips.
PLANES FOR OIL
well as other forms of assistance. including the lifting of all restric- tions on the entry of films to all Occupied areas and the right of BUCHAREST B:01:29 (Reater) screening such films free of t -Besides the 1* British bon SOLD MOVE TO CANTON: 20 which have been down to Rum
The letters stated that it was by Rumanian pilots yesterday Immaterial whether the flms were German planes wil
Continued on Fare ef shortly in exchange for joll