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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
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NAZIS SUFFER ANOTHER DIPLOMATIC CHECK: ANGLO-FRENCH PACT SIGNED WITH TURKEY: TRIUMPH FOR BRITAIN
LONDON, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-It is understood that the pact between Britain and Turkey and France and Turkey was signed yesterday afternoon.
The treaty, which is practically in its original shape and has undergone only very slight and unimportant modifications, provides.
FIRSTLY, THAT THE BRITISH AND FRENCH GOV- ERNMENTS UNDERTAKE TO ASSIST TURKEY:
(A) in the event of any act of aggression by any Eu- ropean power;
(B) if any action by a European power shall lead to war in the Mediterranean and in which Turkey should be involved;
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SECONDLY, TURKEY AGREES TO COME TO THE SUPPORT OF BRITAIN AND FRANCE:
(A) in the event of any act of aggression by a Eu- ropean power involving hostilities in the Eastern Mediter- ranean;
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(B) If the United Kingdom and. France sare engaged in hostilities as a result of their guarantees to Rumania and Greece:
THIRDLY, THE THREE GOVERNMENTS AGREE TO CONSULT IN REGARD TO COMMON ACTION IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONDITIONS ARISING UNDER THE PREVIOUS ARTICLES.
THE TREATY is for a period of fifteen years.
THE PROTOCOL provides that Turkey shall not be compelled to take action under the Treaty if such action would involve war with Soviet Russia.
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FRENCH DELIGHTED
Although no official comment is PARIS. Oct. 20 (Reuter)-Well- available on the Anglo-Franco- informed circles are delighted at Turkish Agreement, headlines and the conclusion of the Arkars the presentation of the news Agreement and interest attaches to shows unqualified approval by the the question of what attitude Italy | Jugoslav press. will adopt.
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A message from Ankara states Praising Turkey's loyalty, "Les that Gen. Wavell and Gen. Wey- Temps" says that Germany has gand began staff talks with the suffered another diplomatic check. Turkish military leaders yesterday. The question of the Dardanelles
REGISTERED WITH LEAGUE was certainly the chief subject of the Moscow talks and that was LONDON Oct, 20 Reuter)-It is what caused termiany most ecn-learned in official circles here that "the Anglo-Franco-Turkish Agree- ment will be registered at the Lea- BELGRADE, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-gue of Nations.
cern,
JUGOSLAV APPROVAL
SCATHING SPEECH
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United States resent the methods the Japanese forces were employ- ing in China to-day and what appear to be the'r "objectives, Mr.. Grew declared that the American people had been profoundly shock- ed by the widespread use of bombing in China, not inly on the grounds of humanity, ut also on
the grounds of the direct menace to American lives and property and accompanied by loss of American life and the crippling of American citizens.
They
regard.
TEXT OF ANGLO-FRENCH PACTS WITH TURKEY
LONDON, Oct. 20 (Renter)—The text of the Ankara Agree- ment, which is published, consists of nine articles: "
FIRSTLY, Britain and France to assist Turkey in the event of the latter being a victim of aggression:
SECONDLY, providing mutual assistance, in the event of Turkey, on the one hand, and Britain' and France, on the other, being involved in a war in the Mediterranean as a result of an act of aggression;
THIRDLY, Turkey to assist Britain and France in hostilities arising-in virtue of the Anglo-French guarantees, to Greece and Rumania:
FOURTHLY, in the event of Britain and France being in- volved in hostilities as a consequence of aggression by a European' power, without the provisions of Articles I and II being ap- plicable, the contracting parties will consult together, while ... Turkey will observe, at least, benevolent meatrality towards Britain and France:
FIFTHLY, to provide for similar consultation with a view to common action in the event of aggression against another Euro- pean state, which any of the contracting parties has undertaken to assist, or in the event of Ind'rect aggression which menaces the security of any contracting power:
SIXTHLY, affirms that the treaty is not directed against any
country:
SEVENTHILY the provisions are equally binding as the bița- teraf obligations between Turkey and each of the two other eon- tracting partles;
EIGHTHLY, the contractants are engaged in hostilities in consequence of the operation of the Treaty, they will pot con- clude a separate pesce;
NINTHLY, the Treaty is valid for fifteen years and is au- tomatically renewable for a further Ave years, unless denounced at the expiration of Rfteen years and becomes effective im- mediately.
THE PROTOCOL exempts Turkey from obligations of the Treaty which would compel her to enter an armed conflict with the Soviets,
PREMIER'S MESSAGE
MR. CHAMBERLAIN telegraphed to Refik Saydam a personal message of good wishes and congratulations on the conclusion of the Treaty of Mutual Assistance, welcoming this additional, proof of the resolve of the three countries to collaborate in furthering their common interests and looking forward to the continuance of co-operation in pursuing the policy in the Treaty.
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ROOSEVELT Scandinavian Co Operation URGED TO Might Provide A Model For MEDIATE IN EUROPE
NEUTRALITY BILL
DEBATE
not intend involving himself in
Herr on
arms embargo' repeal continue to
The Whole World
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-The heads of the Scandinavian States broadcast from the Royal Palace in | Stockholm yesterday.
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King Gustav of Sweden emphasised the importance of Nordic neutrality and the value of solidarity of the Scan- dinavian countries.
... WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Reuter)— King Christian of Denmark described the meeting of Despite the ample recent indica- the Scandinavian countries as a logical sequence to the tions that President Roosevelt does conference at Malmo in the first year of the last war. His European arbitration in order to broadcast struck a note of hope for the future. secure place
Hitler's King Haakon of Norway sald Scandinavian co-opera- terms, the Senators opposing the tion might provide a model for the whole world. with growing
President Kallio of Finland j seriousness, the violation of inter- har on the desirability of the said the Russian demands on ference with American rights by President arbitrating. Japanese armed forces in China Continuing the neutrality de- Finland were serious, but he bate, Senator Me Carran declared hoped the Soviet would res- that if only President Roosevelt pect her agreements, which would not insist on the repeal, he provided for the settlement would be in a strong position to of differences by peaceful mediate in Europe, but, if he in- means.
in disregard of the treaties and agreements entered into by several nations, including Japan," remark ed Mr. Grew.
"Not only are the American people perturbed over being. arbitrarily deprived of their long-established rights, includ- ing those of equal opportunity and fair · treatment, but they feel that the present trend in the Far East, if continged, will be destructive of the hopes they sincerely cherish of the development of 2021 orderly world
"American rights and interests
in China are being impaired and destroyed by the policies and
sisted on changing the status of He declared that the sup the country's neutrality now. "he would disqualify himself disinterested neutral.
Senator Wheeler voiced the' opinion in some conservative quarters declaring that Com-' munism, and not Naziam, is the world's real enemy.
AGAINST MEDIATION
port granted Finland by the other Scandinavian countries was not limited to words, but had taken expression in ac- tion.
CONFERENCE ENDS LONDON, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-The Four-Power Scandinavian Confer- ence ended In Stockholm yesterday evening.
A communique says that the three Kings and the President, of OSLO, Oct. 20 Reuter)-The Finland, together with their For actions of the Japanese authorities northern conference has consider-eign Ministers, examined the diffi- in China; American property is ed the question of mediating for culties they were faced with in being damaged and destroyed; peace, according to newspapers maintaining strict neutrality.
the Rulers Of They unanimously decided to American nationals are endanger- which believe that
Sweden and Denmark continue the talks on matters ed and subjected to indignities, Norway, which, if I detalled, you would un- have decided against mediation affecting neutrality and trade re- questionably appreciate the sound because the conditions are up-lations. ness and full justification of the favourable. American attitude.
CLOSE ECONOMY
East could be attained without
running counter to any American rights whatsoever," he concluded. JAPANESE COMMENT
FINE CONCERT
The programme arranged by Mrs. Helen Lockhart which was presented at the concert last night | at St. Andrew's Church Hall, in aid of funds for Christ Church, Kow-
"In short, the American people. from thoroughly reliable evidence, have good reason to believe that an effort is being made to estab- 'lish control, in Japan's own in- Commenting on Mr. Grew's loon Tong, met with a very warm terest, of large areas on the Con- speech, the Chugai tinent of Asia and, to impose there
a system of close economy.
Mr. Fung Kwok-wa (left), the well-known swimmer, and Mr.
P. K. Chu, Secretary-General of Cultural Relations, at the of the Sino-Aaerican Institute Races,
Patricide Perpetrators Punished
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Entries For Badminton League
FIRST MATCH ON "NOVEMBER 20
A meeting of the committee of the Hongkong Badminton League to accept and discuss entries for the League season which commences on Monday, November 20, was held yester- day evening in the office of the "Hongkong Telegraph” Mr. E. L. de Souza being in the
chair.
Those present were Messrs. 5. A. Gray ... (Secretary) T. J. McC. Beattie (Taikoo Dock Recreation Club), A E H; Castro (Kowloon į Tong Garden City Association) C. Nolasco da Silva (Victoria Re-: creation (Club), O. 1 Fisher (Kow- loon. Cricket Club), F. H. Kwok (St. John's Club), F. Koh (Chinese Y. M. C. A.), P. C. Leung, (Chung Wah), M. B. Lim (University Bad-| minton Club), H. A. Noronha (Club; de Recreio), K. A. Rehman (Chante- cler), J. B. Tomlinson and R. H Wong (St. Andrew's Club), .
It was decided that the closing dates for entry in the League competition would be October 31. Starting time for games would be 8 p.m. as last year, with the usual alowance of 15 minutes for a late start.
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C.S.C.C. Should Give League Champions Good Game
BY "E. U. ROPES"
Now that the "winter season" is well advanced, there will be many counter attractions this afternoon but the cricket programme should prove attractive enough "even for the most fastidious follower of the game. ·
The League proper does not, start till January and at present most of the clubs are in the process of team- building as it were, some of the less prominent players being
their worth.
The following entries were ac- given every chance to prove
cepted:
Men's Doubles:
University "A.”
On the Club ground this I learn that M. el-Arculik, fast- "A" "Division afternoon, the annual Mar-mediam towler, who earlier on : Chantecler, Chinese Y. M. C. Aried-Singles encounter will be stated he would not have time for University. "B" staged and some good cricket cricket, will make his reappearance Club de Recreio, and Chung Wah, should be seen. The fact that the team in a few weeks. The the last mentioned promoted from the Races are on might makeman, or rather boy, I would like
to watch however, is young Ab some difference to the respecullah Accelli, the la Salle
the "B" Division.
"B" Division: Chantecler, Club tive teams but I gather that College bowler, who will be given de Recreio, Kowloon Tong "A" most of the younger players his opportunity this afternoon. In Kowloon Tong "B" Victoria Re-will be available, and I will be dications are that he will follow in creation Club, St. John's St. An- particularly interested to see his father's, footsteps as one of the
how the new blood will shape. opening bowlers for the Indiana":"
drew's, and K. C. C.
Mixed Doubles: Chantecler. University, Club de Recreto "A"
HUGHES DUE BACK
** RECREIO » CSC.C......... Club de Recreio "B." Taikoo
Cricketers in general will be in- D. R. C., and K. C. C.
Kowloon Cricket" Club, jupācīs va terested to hear that Harry Owen visit the Central ---British. Behool Ladies Doubles: Chantecler. Hughes, who has led Hongkong in this afternoon and despite the fact Club de Recreto "A." Club de Interport matches against Shang that the former are about the most Recreio "B" University, European hai, will be arriving back in the powerful junior teame this season, Y. M. C. A., and Kowloon Cricket Colony from Home leave in the not I feel that the school hogs will give
Club.
+ distant future. At one time it was a good secount of themselves. The participation in the League somewhat uncertain whether be Last season's championë, Çinh de of Club de Recreio "B" team in would be returning, but news has Recreio, will be at home to the the Mixed Doubles, and of the since been received that he has civil Bervice Cricket Club and University, European Y. M. C. A been allowed to come back,”./.
view of the fine showing at up and K. C. C. teams in the Ladies Kowloon Cricket Club will meet by the latter against. the Grisa Doubles is provisional to the the Middlesex in King's Park and Club last Saturday, I feel that ability of these clubs to raise the here a good game should be seen. will be a very close game, with wery necessary teams of three pairs. STRANGULATION
I hear from gold authority that little in it at the finan one, or two of the players who did Eddie Cosano and H. L. Czorio, SENTENCE
so well for the K.C.C Junior last the two howlers, who did so well SHANGHAI, Oct 20 (Reuter)
The residence of the Hon. Dr. week will be promoted when the for the Portuguese last season, -Two perpetrators of the only
P. S. Belwyn-Clarke, Director of League commences but I have not have not yet run into their best, patricide in the last ten years Medical Services, at No. 877 The been able to get the names as yet. form and became of this the 08 in Shanghai are to die, by Peak, was entered by a burglar on.
C.O batsmen might get quite a AT SPOKUNPOO strangulation for their crimes. Thursday morning, when a dollar
useful crop of runs. They were given capital punish-note and two bags were stolen. At Sookunbo the Indians will Young Dérer Hollidge, who play ment by Judge Foo, In the First The bags were later recovered out meet the Royal Engineers and ed for the Central British Behool vour to construct a new order in' Except in certain highly spe- Epecial District Court, this morn- alde the horise.
though I feel the home team will with so much success fat winter be too good for the Sappers, it will has been given a place in the CB "It is my bellef, and the beller East Asia at the stake of its na-cialised departments, the fighting ing, on charges of murdering their i
nevertheless be interesting to see C.C. team and is shaping Very well of the American Government and tional fortune.".
services in Britain do not at pre-father by electrocution and muti-
Mr. A. W. Raymond, who is how Capt. Grose will fare in his though he is still not very people, that the many things in-
sent require volunteers from over- lation of his dead body. jurious to the United States which TEHERAN, Oct. 20 (Reuter)-It seas, a Government official told The men, Chou Ching-chi, 24, shortly leaving the Colony for second appearance on the Bookunabout his, shots L have been, and are being, done by was officially announced yesterday the press yesterday. The recruit and Chou Ching-ziang, 31 looking Australia, gave the Daily Press" poo wicket. He played there last pacience. I feel wil roms Japanese agencies
and haggard in their an interview last evening but this week but though he made a few⠀⠀⠀ The two junior, tepatny wholly that a Treaty of Friendship be- ment of certain specialised people weak ETC needless and we believe that real tween Iraq and Japan was signed in the Colony was being consider long gowns, took the judgment has been held over owing to pres-runs he said after a mock that clube meet at Happy Ta
without any show of emotion,/»
The found the wicket a little strange, the visitors security and stability in the Far, last night.
"This added to the effect of the bombing indignities and manifold interference with American' rights, accounts for the attitude of the American people towards Japan to-day,"
Shogyo," reception from the 100 and more leading financial daily, remarks, persons who attended. Among the This formal expression of the autists who contributed of their American viewpoint serves as talent were Gaston D'Aquino, Eva evidence of the refusal of the Turner, J. R. M. Smith, Prue Lewis. United States to accept, either in Heien ockhart, Vietor Sanders, form or substance, Japan's stand Les Gibson and E. O'Neill Shaw and determination in her endea-
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