HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1940. -PAGE 7
PUPPET REGIMENT ROUTED IN TURKEY'S PROBLEM IN MOST HARMONIOUS CHINESE OFFENSIVE
OF DEFECTION IN
WAVE
JAPANESE RANKS
CHUNGKING, AUGUST 1 (CENTRAL)-A STRONG CHINESE FORCE OF 50,000 MEN HAS LAUNCHED AN OFFENSIVE, IN THE SOOCHOW-WUSIH SECTOR, ACCORDING TO TRAVELLERS WHO ARRIVED IN SHANGHAI FROM SOOCHOW,
THE CHINESE PRESSED near Wusth and Wuhing. Of the pup- pet troops under the command of Tseng Wan-thun which were or- dered by the Japanese military authorities to fight against the Chi- nese one regiment was routed and two other regiments surrendered to the Chinese government troops.
Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, who broadcast to the Empire last week.
NAVAL
ACTION IN S. ATLANTIC
Two companies of puppet troops. under the command of Isu Pu- cheng also revolted. Following their defection, these ertswhile puppet.. troops cut the Soochew-Kashing Railway,
Owing to numerical inferiority. the Japanese have abandoned Wu- klang, south of Soochos, and re- treated to Soochow by highway. The puppet magistrate of Wu- Klang has fed. The highways Be- tween Wakang and Soochow and other neighbouring points are now ander Chinese control.
k
CITY GATES CLASED
The Japanese troops stationed In the suburban counties have all been withdrawn Into Soochow where they have closed the city gates and strengthened the sand- beg barricades in anticipation of
Chinese attack,
Some Chinese guerillas have al- ready filtered into the city in dis- guise, and posters expressing wel- come to the arrival of the Chinese troops have been found in the Streets
Mr. Henry L. Stimson, the new United States Secretary of War.
Political Significance Of Arrests
THE BALKANS
BERLIN, Aug. 1 (Renter)-The Salzburg and Rome conversations
· have brought about the development. which admits of no further Justification for the Balkan Enter to, writes the diplomatie correspon- dent of the Berliner Boersen-Zeitung.
Rumania, by voluntarily asso- !---- clating herself with the policy of the Axis, and by the impending agreement with Bulgaria and Hun.. gary, has already repudiated the polley and organisation of the Extente.
The end of the Balkan Entente confronts Turkey with the problem of whether she will adapt herself to the policy which her Balkan partners have embraced, or will embrace, or if she will continue her withdrawal from Europe and make it final and defnite." the correspondent concludes. 2
RUMANIAN GOVT. FACE CRISIS
POLICY OF CESSION
BUCHAREST, Aug. 1 (Reuter)- Despite the approval expressed in the Press. it is evident that the visit of the Rumanian statesmen to Salzburg and Rome bas done. little to relieve Rumanian difficul- ties.
-There is dissension in the Gov- ernment camp and a crisis is ex- U.S. JOURNALIST"pected within a few days.
"SUMMONED"
WAGNERIAN RECEPTION
It is said that the Rumanian statesmen were received by Hitler TOKYO, Aug, 1 (Benter)-Mr. G. R. Morin, chief representative in in a Wagnerian manner and told Tokyo of the Associated Press of to get about the petty, business of America was "summoned" by the Transylvanian revision as quickly
as possible. military police yesterday evening. states the Domel Agency, on the ground that he "sent a series of cables reporting false and ground-
4
Col Frank Knox, the newly elected United States Secre-
tary of the Navy.
6,000 Planes For U.S. Navy
RECORD - BREAKING APPROPRIATIONS
PAN-AMERICAN
PARLEY YET HELD
LONDON, AUG, 1 (REUTER)—PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT RESULT of the Pan-American Conference has been to demonstrate the capacity of the American Republics for prompt, and united sc tion, says The Times.
The threat of German victories In Europe and the indiscreet activi ties of Nazi agents in Central and South America were the principal
FORMATION OF
factors in bringing about what is INTERNATIONAL
probably the most harmonious Pan- American Conference yet held.
The common determination to the "keep the swastika out of
ings.
LABOUR FORCE
Americas," dominated the proceed- ANNOUNCEMENT BY
Referring to the resolution re-
MR. BEVIN commending economic co-operation LONDON, Aug. 1 (Renter)—In add marketing agreements. The the House of Commons, Mr. Times says that the effect of the Ernest Bevin, Minister for Labour
of
Conference's action, in drawing and National Service, announced closer the economic bonds between the United States and other Amert the formation of an international can Republics, will be to assist the labour branch as part of the em
the British Government in the arduous ployment department and angrateful task of making sure Ministry for Labour, with a view. to organising the manpower · of": that neutral countries will not be-, come the channel, through which the Allen nations and other well- Nazi Germany can replenish her disposed persons of foreign na- resources or equip herself, for fresh tonality in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Bevin added that he hoped acts of aggression.
to have the advice and assistance of an advisory committee, includ ing Trade Union, representatives
PETROL EXPORT from foreign countries. He hoped
BANNED
President Approves
Measure
thereby to get valuable assistance in establishing bona fides-of well- disposed foreigners and in bring- ing sympathetic consideration to bear on Individual, cases,
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PREFERENCE
Asked to see that Englishmen WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (Reuter)
WASHINGTON, August 1(Rea- had preference, Mr." Bevin replied -The House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has re-ter)-The Government has banned that it was the policy of his de- It is believed that the precise re- commended expenditure for a the export of aviation petrol to all partment to see that Britishers quirements for the cession of cer-two ocean navy" and the equip nations except those of the Wes- bad preference, but at present he GERMAN COMMERCE house-to-house" searches are con- less news" in connexion with the tain provinces to Hungary were ping of the Army with 2,000,000 tem Hemipshere. American-owned was extremely short of skilled
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CLOSE WATCH The Japanese are keeping a close watch over the puppet troops for fear of further defection. Strict
ducted. Even. formerly puppet
Chen Tse-min, death of Mr. Cox.
governor
of
The Agency adds that Mr. Morin RAIDER DAMAGED LONDON, Äug. 1 (Reuter) Kiangsu, and Kung Kuo-liang, was released late last night after Mr. Morin earlier yesterday act- An Admiralty communique states formerly puppet army commander, he has given an 'apology:"
taken are under surveillance.. that an engagement as
Though nervous over the ten-ed as pail-bearer at the funeral place in the South Atlantic
sion, the Chinese civilians in 800- of Mr. Cox. armed British tween the
chow are all hoping that the Chinese troops will soon retake the
erant cruiser, Alcantara and
German raider.
be-1
mer-
8
City.
The raider escaped" destruction, but is known to have sustained" damaged affecting her efficiency.
NAZI SIGHTED
Immediately
formulated in Rome, but any idea men. of meeting these requirements is finding lively opposition from the Transylvanian leaders.
ARMY SUPPORT
!|
The expenditure totals ap- proximately $5,000,000,000 and brings the appropriations and contract authorisations by the present session. of Congress for the Army and Navy to the re- cord breaking total of over $10,000,000,000
M. Gigurtu, the Prime Minister, last night had a long conversation. with M. Maniu, leader of the form LONDON OPINION LONDON, Aug., 1 (Reuter)-Iner National Peasant Party, and ex- the arrests in plained the necessity for Rumania connexion with
territorial cession in ed approval of the Budget Bureau's Japan. It is pointed out in London. accepting
The Committee also recommend
aviation Arms outside the Western men, and in utilising the ski Hemisphere, however, will still be and ability of a number of for eigners he would actually be put permitted to obtain fuel,
Mr. Bevin declared that his department had nothing to do with the people who were in- terned, the question of whose release was a matter for the Home Secretary.^e^
Mr. Stephen Early, Presidentting the Britishers to work Roosevelt's Secretary, told the press that Colonel Maxwel, ex- part control Administration, had recommended the step and the President had approved of it,..
Mr. Early said that he did not know whether the United States
SHIUKWAN, Aug. 1 (Central) that many of these Britons have favour of Hungary, but M. Manurequest for 14,394 planes of various has been exporting petrol to Bri"through", the Trade Union Con-
SEVERE FIGHTING
hghting
sever fighting Desultory but occurred during the past week
the
sighting on
bert giving years of their life to improving relations between Japan and Britain.
tain.
the
refused categorically to accept the types of which 1,023 would be far policy of cession, declaring that the Navy. This would give
about 8,000 serviceable the whole population of Transyl-Navy vania, totalling 3,500,000, are deter- planes mined to resist concession at any
raider, the Alcantara, a fast contung. according to field despatches. that they succeeded so well that Price and that they have 'asked |
On
esch
broadside.
the army to support them'
over a wide area in the Swatow- The only "charge which could Chaochow district in east Kwang-possibly be laid against them is verted merchant ship, mounting!
Along the banks of the Honkong
their actions caused serious, dim-
M. Mantu added that he himself four guns
Ex- River, which washes the eastern
culties to the anti-British
would not accept leadership of a engaged her,
On being hit, the suburbs of Chaochow, off-and-on tremists aiming at complete con-
central government unless he had at once turned away.
gun duels between the Japanese enemy
The arrests ob- trol of Japan. but
political signifi- ja free choice of ministers. and Chinese artillery forces took viously have a making use of smoke Boats she was chased by the Alcantara, place on several days of the week. until a lucky shot impaired the
FORAGING PARTY latter's speed, thus enabling the raider to escape.
NOT YET DOCKED
BARBACKS AFIRE
cance...
that rumeral donations amounting
by
Burma Road Traffic
Els committee would work
gress with the assistance of em- By allowing American-owned
ployers and organisation, companies to continue to obtain
Concluding, Mr. Bevin said, 1 petrol the Administration will have
use the term do not propose to to co-operate with such firms as
It is my in- the Pan-American Airways which allens or refugees.
tention. once. foreigners have been. operates to Portugal and along varpassed on to me by the Security fous Pacific rontes,
Department, and when the security is not in danger, to call them an international labour force."
SPAIN'S POLICY OF EXPANSION
(Reuter
JAPAN HARD HIT WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (Reuter, While the ban which the United States Government yesterday LONDON, Aug. 1 (Reater)-The Placed on the export of aviation SECRET AGENTS
A Central News report states Under-Secretary for Foreign Affaire petrol applies to all nations except Early last week, a smáli Japan- It is also pointed out in London
it will mainly effect supplies: The damage sustained by the ese foraging party" ventured out that members of the Japanese
Commons yesterday stated the re- the late Mr. Samuel H. Chang, Alcantara is slight British cast from Fengkal, west of Chaochow, Society in London are not regard to $10.400 (Chinese currency) for (Mr. R. A. Butler) in the House of those in the western hemisphere.
to two killed to ravage Kuhong but was beatened with suspicion nor is the or-
FRANCO'S THREAT alties amounted
as a hot-bed prominent Chinese journalist who sent Anglo-Japanese Burma Road reaching Japan, as the British back by Chinese troops. Several ganization barried
was murdered in Shanghai on July arreement does not give the Jap-blockade is already taking care of
anese authorities any rights of in the axis Powers in Europe. and seven wounded.
brisk of espionage. were killed in a
Whether this has any connection
EXPLAINED A search for the raider is now Japanese
spection. engagement.
On the Japanese basis, all Jap 18, were totally given away
The only diplomatic staff in Bur with the continued Japanese pres-
LONDON," "Aug; : 1 proceeding.
Another Japanese thrust troun anese working for good relationą Mrs. Chang to the family of the regarded as secret Pole. Mr. Krasanoff, who was kill- Chaochow, with five armoured would be RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 1 (Reu-cars, wis repulsed by the Chinese agents, to say nothing of the ed while attempting to stop them is the Japanese consulate at sure, on Americans in China, and
Rangoon, consisting of the Japan. threats against them is not in the House of Commons yester ese Consul, two Japanese chancel known, but the atming of the bun day. Government was asked whe ther diplomatic or other action tér)-HM, auxillary cruiser Alcanat Kuhong on July 25.
leaders of other Powers in Japan. murderers,
lora, two Japanese clerks, an Indian compels notice.
Briush supplies are apparently had been taken to meet the tara had not yet docked.
and a Burman. There has been Lo increase recently, and the Bri-not affected for Canada to still threat of General Franco's an- tish Government has no informa. able to buy, which will enable her nouncement on July 17 that it was to ship all her present stocks to Spain's duty to obtain command tion that any is intended. Pi
In reply to a further question, England, This is additional to the of Gibraltar and expansion in Mr Butler said that certain in supplies available to Britain from Africa”
America, for example
Replying for the Government, formation would be exchanged Central
Lord. Privy Mr. Clement Attlee, I about traffic on the Burma route. Venezuela,
NATURAL STEP
Seal, declared that there had been LONDON, Ang." 1 (Reuter)--The some misconceptions on Genera
SPAIN'S GREATNESS (of aviation spirit outside the Western Hemisphere "is regard m After a historical reference wo authoritative roles in London as Spain's greatness, General Francu a natural step to the American went on to refer to the political policy of ensuring her preparedness statement of Queen Teabella, in-
SIUSHUI, Aug. 1 (Central)-In a INTENSIVE BOMBING
AUSTRIANS INghtning attack, Chinese units
}}
smashed into Sunglow. Japanese stronghold between Fenghsin and
ENGLAND Anyi in north Kiangs, on Tuesday
night. More than 100 casualties
RAIDS AT KASSALA
An RAF communique issued yesterday morning in Cairo, ac-
were infilcted on the Japanese, cording to British Wireless, says: Commons Questions two Japanese Darracks
www
were set afire and a number of rifles were seized by the Chinese.
"In the last two days enemy concentrations in the vicinity of Kassala have been subjected to intensive bombing raids by RAF, Air- craft
LEGAL ASPECT
"
LONDON, Aug. 1 (Reuter) The Foreign Under Secretary ask-
TRAIN MINED ed in the House of Commons yes-
LOYANG," Aug, 1 (Central) terday whether, now that Czecho-
Ally Chinese troops laid mines on the slovakia 15 recognised as an State and the Czechs regarded as Lynghal Railway at Tangshan,
Continued From Pago 2 friendly aliens, the Foreign Office north Kiangsu town near the would consider extending the same Honan border, 52 miles west of
Hauchow, on "the night of July 16. their contracts, intend to return privilege to the Austriant.
train to England. westbound "Mr. R. A. Butler replied that A Japanese çircumstances are "different in the struck them the following #morn-. case of the Austrians and it woulding. The locomotive
The Auxiliary Pioneer Corps a Japanese were captured, open to all former Austrian citi zens subject to their individual suitability.
and
CHUNGKING RATE 41d.
".
ENGLISH LAW. The definition of the BIX
word
On July 30 raids were continued PASSENGERS ON United States ban on the export Franco's statement,
from early morning until dusk and'
on July 31 two further attacks were made on military objectives within the target area,
"Bevere damage was done ta
· and· troop concentrations machine-run posts. In all, ten raids were made. All our air- craft returned sutely,
om. Macaaca
EXCALIBUR
"Capt. & Mrs. Wood"
to meet aggression, says "Reuter's chiding what he termed the be
quest of Gibraltar and the vision of Africa.
diplomatic correspondent.
It is well recognised here that LISBON, Aug. 1 (Renter) The
General Franco added that these Duke and Duchess of Windsor ap conservation of adequate supplies pear in the passenger list of the of certain vital commodities is a
centuries, stilt endured as an eter- Wood,
ral obligation parations Excalibur as "Captain and Mrs necessary feature of defensive pre-were questions which, after four
The Excalibur is due to sail at 6 pm today.
So far as the effect on Britain
not be possible to consider similar wagons were wrecked and about "domicile," according to Dicey's During a rald
100 casualties resulted..
Three Conflict of Laws clearly states direct bits were registered on two arrangements
that "a person's domicile is the hangars which were followed by
Mr. Attlee said that full note hao place considered by English Law to large clouds of black smoke
"A single enemy bomber, escort- It is believed that only the is concerned, it is pointed out in been taken of the statement, but be his permanent home." kel
With Mr. North's reply in mind, led by a large formation of fighters Duke's secretary, Major Gray Phil-industrial circles that part of His Majesty's Government did not It will be noted that he further new over Malta on July 31. Our ups, will accompany the Duke and Great Britain's strength, 50 fs regard it as involving a fresh de- qualified his statement by the nghters immediately engaged the Duchess, they will take their as off supplies are concerned, lles
enemy and the bomber turned back meals separately. words not normally" meaning apparently those not living per one enemy sircraft was shot down CHUNGKING, Aug. 1 (Reuter)manently in Hongkong. radlo stated that the German au- The Ministry of Finance officially thorities had lifted the ban re-announced today that "the omcia! cently on the traffic between dollar-sterling rate will be changed occupied and unoccupied zones in to 41d as from today, Francel
BAN LIFTED
LYON, August 1 (Reuter)-The
-It is difficult to understand, therefore, how the Govern- ment's evacuation order came to be applied TO ALL THOSE. BRITISH SUBJECTS WHO DE- FINITELY HAVE A PERMAN, ENT HOME IN THIS COLONY. COMMONS STATEMENT This view is borne out by a bers effectively attacked Wajir "The Foreign Trade Commisston Reuter message received yesterday where they dropped bombs on and the Bank of China Communt-which states that in reply to a question in the House of Commori parked mechanised units.cations have been duly noticed.
Rates for other than foreign. countries, will be fixed according to their respective, market rates ROME, Aug. 1 Reuter)-A com-with sterling in comparison to the munique claims that Italian bom- new dollar-sterling rate."
in the sen
LATE DECISION The Excalibur reached Lisbon five days ago but it is learned that
In the fact that she is able to im- port oll from all quarters of the globe.
S
100 GERMAN PRISONERS
on the Hongkong Government's the departure of the Duke and Evacuation scheme the Under-Duchess was only definitely decid- Becretary for the Colonles, Mr. G. Led yesterday.
parture in Spanish policy.
AS LITTLE PUBLICITY
MADRID Aug 1 Reuter) The innouncement of extension of the British blockade reca publicity in the Spant
However observers
that the fact that no uni comment ha
H. Hall, sald in the course of his The list of passengers includes PBA Mr. AJ. Biddle, United States remarks
LONDON, Aug 1 (Reater) The regarded as was restricted to the Ambassador to Poland and Mr.
William Philips, U.8. Ambassador Ust of German prisoners in Bri-authorities recogi mintroum and was not extend-
tish hands arce the last list was measures are in no In Home ed to PERSONS AND FAMI LIES DOMICILED IN THE
Most of the passengers are re-issued on July 29 totals 100 and to harm legitimate Epanish furces of all nationalities COLONT
incinde 38 airmen
terests: