THE
THURSDAY, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MAY, 5, 1938.
Thousands Face Starvation Outside Shanghai
JAPANESE FEAR OF GUERILLAS CAUSE OF CRUEL DECISION
Refugees Not Allowed To Enter City or Return
BRITISH
TRADE DAMAGED GRAVELY Japanese Materials Entor Shanghai Without Duty, M. P. Maintains
Wants Firmer British Stand
London, May 4. The ban placed by the Japanese authorities five days
The reasons why the Chi- ago against Chinese entering or leaving the Japanese- nese Customs service was occupied areas beyond the British-manned western allowed to operate normally perimeter of Shanghai, has placed thousands of Chinese in the French Concession in war refugees in a desperate plight.
Their lives endangered by the relentless campaign the Japanese are waging against Chinese guerillas.
To Interior Homes
are
Shanghai, May 5.
ROME-BERLIN AXIS UNWEAKENED, BOTH PARTIES DECLARE
But Reassurance Sounds Unconvincing Note
Rome, May 5.
No weakening of the "Rome-Berlin axis" has been been revealed in conversations between Signor Benito Mussolini and Herr Adolf Hitler, according to officials of both sides. A somewhat anxious note, however, may be discerned in this reassurance.
While Italians as a whole received the news of the anschluss between Austria and Germany with alarm, well- informed Italian quarters claim it has not diminished the Shanghai and not in the strategical position on the Brenner Pass, especially if Herr International Settlement was Hitler keeps his word and does not fortify the Austrian because the French Conces- side of the frontier. sion was solely under French seek These refugees fled from the interior to sanctuary in the foreign areas of Shanghai. Unable to control," said Sir Frederick enter, they are facing starvation, for most of them Butler, Under-Secretary for carried barely enough food for the journey and fresh Foreign Affairs, in a reply to supplies are difficult to buy, even if they have money. In Cmdr. A. Marsden, Unionist lint, while prepared to adopt addition, they are without shelter and have to sleep in the Member of the Chertsey
fields.
The number of persons affected is estimated at from 0,000 to 10,000..
Rather than starve may have tried to return to the interior, but they have not been allowed to leave the "blocknded" area.
In addtion to the refugees, more carrying than 1,000 native bouts, perishable goods, are also marooned In that section of Soochow Creek - ning through the affected district.
Fear Of Guerillas
The "blockude" was ordered follow- ing the activities of Chinese guerlins ! within a few miles of Shanghai.
British and other foreigners living in Ilunga Road are allowed to enter and leave the “blockanded" aren freely. Beir OWI but they have to do marketing and suffer other ventences because the blockade has been applied to their servants.
incon-
CHINA REGRETS BRITISH ACTION
Customs Agreement With Japanese Not Popular
Hankow, May 4. The Central Government has released "certain jurists' views į regarding the Anglo-Japanese respecting the agreement Chinese Maritime Customs. Despite all attempts to wipe them These views are regarded as out, the guerillas are active through-representing the Chinese Govern- out the triangle formed with Shangnent's attitude in the matter. hal, Hangehow and Nanking as points
Guerillas Still Active
от прех.
Jin-
A Japanese any spokesman nounced to-day that the Japanese nuthorities had nipped in the bud plans by guerillas to seize possession of Changchow, in the heart of the Japanese-occupied region.
He said the Japanese were fore- warned of the plot and mile a house- to-house search of Changchow, a resting 104 Chinese and scizing a large quantity of arms.-Router.
FLORIDA ENDORSES NEW DEAL
the
Division.
German circles do not admit that | the problem of the Sudete Germans In Czecho-Slovakin has been dis- cussed between the two
dictators,
except purely in a consultative sense.
SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local
and declare this matter does not share quotations issued this morning. Slovakia and Germany.
concern any country outside Czecho-
toward moderate German claims, will
It is believed, however, that Signor eventually policy of neutrality lend his diplomatic support to the British and French in their attempt to arrange a modus vivendi which not prinitled to exercise authority will pustjone, if it will not solve, the
Jasur
"Armed forces of other nations are
Sir
Concesion," the French Frederick Butler continued.
ITALY'S HAND STRENGTHENED Commander Marsden asked if the It pointed out that events since Minister was fully aware that owing the last meeting of the dictators have In Japanese control of the Chinese strengthened Italy's hand, and instead Customs, Japanese goods were enter- of Italy going to Germany bat in ing the International Settlement duty-hand, so to speak, to ask for support feste tu the detriment of British in the Mediterranean, Germany kus trnde.
now come with a steel helmet on its
to
thy
He asked whether the Foreign hend to ask for Italy's acquiescence Ofice would not adopt a more determined attitude regarding the situation.
German plan in Central Europe.
According to the German bellef, if Italy can acquiesce to the anschluss "That is not a question on the she gan have sull less interest in Paper." the Under Secretary Czecho-Slovakia. retorted.Renter.
Japan Evades Quota Rules,
House. Hears
London. May 1. The attention of the Secretary of State for the Colonies was directed in the House of Commons this after- to the alleged practice of noon Japanese firms of importing into the British West Indies large quantities
There is no confrmation of the rumour that German demands for
colonies are also being discussed and
the subject is scrupulously ignored by the Italian press.
It probable the question of colonies will be regarded กร not "actual"-Reuter.
Dictators Discuss Spain Situation
Rome, May 4. Informed sources state that Herr! In accordance with International at four-yard lengths of printed spun
Mussolini have and Signor between viscose rayon fabric, made up into Hitler Law, the Arrangement
held preliminary conversations re- Great Britain and Japan is as un-bedspreads,
These lengths of material, it was garding the fate of Spain. effective legally, so far as China
were not the House,
German alleged
It is reported that the is concerned, as the transaction be-
asked Signor Mussolini limiting tween Soviet Russia and Japan, enntrolled by the quota
ting Chancellor which gave the latter control of imports of rayons and silks. After what joint attitude he proposed Ger-
What Just 1932.
their importation Info
and Italy should adopt towards
in
the
British many tuin in the event of a com- Although Great Britain is said to Colony, the bedspreads were un-} Great
of
10
be observing the sovereignty of China, picked and the resulting lengths of plete Insurgent victory.
arrangement wtih Japan har cloth were made up inte dress goods, It is understoori that Herr Hitler harmed, the Chinese Customs adminis thereby evading the quota restrictions is interested to know when Sigmor
proposes Japanese Mussolini
withdraw tration, because Britain did not obtain upon the importation Chinese consent to enter into negotia- cloth. In such manner. was Italian troops from Spain, and how tions with Japan.
alleged, the Japanese were competing many are to be wildrawn,
The two dictators talked for 80 in the West Indies to the detriment of Lancashire trade.
minuter, after which they proceeded Airfield, where to the Centocelle they reviewed 52,000 Fascist youths. After the review, Signor Musso- lini and Herr Hitler proceeded to the Massentis Basilica, where Herr Hitler spoke for ten minutes to $,000 Ger- man residents of Italy.
Chine does not recognise any Japan ese action in the occupied regions, and regrets that Great Britain han concluded such arrangements with Japan.
The Chinese Government hopes that Great Britain will keep to its announced attitude respecting China's sovereignty and administrative Integrity-United Presa.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES "NO LONGER EXIST
London, May 4. While the agreement with Japan respecting the Chinese Customs was
Mr. W. Ormsby Gore, the Secretary of State, said that he was enquiring into the position-Reuter.
SHIRT-TAIL FRAUD
London, May 4. Japanese cotton shirts with tails several yards long are circumventing the quola restriction on cotton pleco He reminded Germans abroad-- goods imported into Malaya.
there are 250,000 in Italian Tyrol, Despite the ridiculous length of which was Austrian territory before the talls the shirts are defined as one the Armistice of their bonds with
the garment, and are thus not subject to Fatherland. the quota restriction on piece goods Signor Mussolini unexpectedly ar- companied Herr Hitler to the As soon as the
certainly for the benefit of bond- imported into Malay are imported Busilica.United Press.
holders, judment must be suspended until they saw the significance of
the agreement, declared Mr. A. W.
the tails are cut off and the material
is sold as piece goods.
Democrats Support President's Policy
Jacksonville, Florida, May 4. Florida gave President Roose
Burkill, presiding at the annual velt overwhelming endorsement meeting of the China Association to- for his New Deal policy in the day.
senatorial primary Democrat
It was vital for the future of International trade in China thn the elections to-day.
was was Customs service should function a5 candidate The New Denl selected for the next elections in a.it did before the outbreak of
between China and Japan. sweeping victory,
The party elections are regarded ar a a test for gauging public sentiment as the senatorial pro-selection co test was the first of the year. In the Congressional elections next year the whole House and one-third of 11 Senate will be elected.
War
The Japanese-controlled adminis- tration had brought the pre-war trade of equal opportunity to an end, Mr. Burkill declared.
These allegations were made In the House of Commons last week by Major H. A. Proctor, Conservative Member for Accrington, who asked if the Secretary of State for the Colonies Paris
aware of the situation, and Geneva,. whether steps were being taken to Berlin. Athens deal with the evasion of the quota Milan. restrictions.
Oslo
Replying to Major Proctor's ques Copenhagen. tion in the llouse of Commons this evening, the Secretary of State, Mr. Stockholm. MENACE TO BRITONS W, Ormsby-Gore, said he understood Helsingfors. Referring to the currency confus- that the Malayan Government was Brussels.
ion in North Chino, the speaker taking steps to deal with the matter. Shanghai,
New York.
described the outlook for British —Renter. trade 19 menacing, since non- Japanese exporters to North China
had no assurance that payment in
Senator Claude Pepper who enteres Congress for the first time when is was elected for a short-term perloa in 1936, and who is an ardent sup- porter of President Roosevelt's New Deal policy, won re-nomination in the Mr. Burkill added that I was
Banks
H.K. Bank, $1,583 n.
H.K. Banks, (Lon. Reg.), 294 b. Chartered Banks, £12% n. Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £28 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £14 a. East Asia Bank, $90 n.
Insurances
Canton Ins., $270 n. Union Ins., $327 b. and sa. China Underwriters, $24 n. H.K. Fire In., $233 n. Shipping
Douglas, $85 n.
H.K. Steamboats, $22 b. Indo-Chinas (Prof.), $60 n. Indo-Chinas (Det.), $24 n. Shell Bearer, 83/12 n. Union Waterboats, $0.90 n.
Docks etc.
H.K. & W. Wharves, $137 b. II.K. & W. Docks, $22 sa, 11.K. & W. Ducks (new), $214% so. IIK. & W. Docks Rts. $11 n. Providents (new), $3.704 b. nad sa. Providents (new), $3.70 b. New Engineerings, Sh. $4.0 n. Shanghal Docks, Sh. $08 n. Kallan Mining Adm., 16/- n. Roubs, $10.10 n. Venz: Goldfield, $2.00 b.
Mines, 11 cts. n. Hongkong
Philippine Mining Antamoks, P. 40 s. Atoks, P. 25 sa.
Baguio Gold, P. 22 so.
Bonguet Consol., P. 9.40 sa. Benguet Explor., -
Big Wedge, P.
Coco Groves, P. 56 sa. Consolidated Mines, P.-- Demonstrations, P.
B. Mindanao, P. —- Gumaus G'fields, P. -
Ipa Gold, P.---
I.X.L., P. 70 sa. Itogons, P.- Masbate Consols., P. Min. Resources, 1. — Northern Min., P. --- Pacacale Gumaus, P. Salacot Mining, P.-- San Mauricio, P. 45% so. Suyoc Consol., F. 17 sa. United Paracaics, F.-
Lands, Hotels, etc. H. and S. Hotels, $7.45 s. HLIC. Lands, $37 b. HK. Lands, 4 Deben $101 b. Shai Lands, Sh. 30 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh. - Humphries, $0.15
H.I. Realties, $0.20 s. Chinese Estates, $100 n. China Reailies, Sh. China Debent,
Public DtBitten H.K. Tramways, $17.15 b. Peak Trams (old), $7 b.
(new) Peak Trams Star Ferries, $80. Yaumati Ferries (old), $24.80 n. China Light (old), $12.20 b.
$34 n.
China Light (new), $0.10 b. H.K. Electric, $014 b. and sa. Maeno Electric, $17.60 b. Sandakan Lights, $144 n. Telephone (old), $27.70 b. Telephone (new), $10.00 b. China Buses, Sh, - Singapore Tractions, 22/6 n.
Singapore Pref., 23/0.n.
Industrials
n.
Cald: Macg. (old), Sh. $14 Cald: Macg (Pret.), Sh. $12 m
EXCHANGE RATES
Mny 2. .104%
.21.70
.12.40%
25471⁄2
May 3. 109% 21.75 12.40% 517
.94t .19.90 22.40
10.40%
0418
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22.40
10.4035
.220%
226
20.0412
1/13%
1/07%
.4.90
4.903%
BANK MOVES TO
Vienna Amsterdam. Prague.
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2612
.0.90%
8.00%
143
1432
Nom.
Nom.
Cements, $18
LEVY IN CHINA
Tokyo, May 6.
Lisbon. Hongkong. Bombay Montreal.
.110
110
1/218 .1/8
1/5)
Stores, &0.
1/0
5.01%
0.024
Dairy Farm. $25 D.
Watsons, $0.00 21.
3/2
1/2
Lane Crawfords. $9.59 n.
217
217
Sinceres, $2.20 .
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the currency now in use would be COLLECT CUSTOMS Madrid. convertible into sterling,
the
pre-selection ballot to-day, defeating extremely dieult to reconcile the four other Democrat candidates by a creation of this situation with large majority,
Japanese assurance that Japan had Designated the depository for Yokohoma Senator Pepper's opponents in intention of damaging foreign Chinese Maritime Customs revenue in Belgrade
Bucharest. cluded Mark Wilcox, Floridan Mem- interests or excluding foreign tradera Japanese occupied territory, the Montevideo... ber of the House of Representatives, from the Chinese markets-Reuter. Yokohama Specie Bank to-day look whor is a strong opponent of the New Deal. Wilcox has already conceded
a victory to Senator Pepper.
Un-
oMelal returns so far show that 80
out
of 1376 districts have given Senator Pepper over 140,00D Voles, compared with 70,000 votes for Wu- cox.--Reutet.
BRITONS EVACUATED
BRITISH
stepa to carry out its now operations. Buenos Aires....
The first action taken was the ap-Rio de Janeiro...200 PROTESTpointment of Mr. Isamu Koyasu of Silver (Spot)....181
the bank's Dairen branch as agent for Silver (forward).18% the institution in Chefoo.
SENT TO EGYPT
With Japan's "peaceful blockade" ngainst Chinese shipping in force, Cairo, Muy 4.
litle trade is expected at Wuhu, The British Ambassador visited the Chinkiang, Boochow and Nanking, on
MANGHUKUO MISSION Prime Minister this morning and the Yongizse, and at Hangchow,
FOR ITALY handed over a letter containing His Hence, bank officials sold, they would or send agents
Manchukuo, May 5. Majesty's Government's strong re- not open branches
The Manchukuo Gvernment has presentations against the new Egyp there for the time being. The Specle tion tariffe against. British cotton Bank's branches China are located decided to return the recent visit of in Shanghal, Tsingtao and Tientsin. the Fascist delegation by sending a The Lancashire and Indian Indus- Customs revenue collected at Chin-mission of friendship to Italy. It tries have been greally affected by wangtao will be deposited with the will pay a visit to Germany alao-- the Egyptian turli-Reuter Dulletin, Japanese bank in Tientsin Domai, Trané-Ocean.
Barcelona, May 5. II.M.S. Devonshire, 10,000-ton goods.. cruiser, ovacuated Afteen British na- tionals from this threatened city to- May,Rauter,
Canton Iccs. $1.70 n.
n.
H.K. Ropes. $4.70 It
Wing On (H.K.), $50 b.
William Powell, Ltd., 70 cts, n.
Catton Mills
Ewo Cotton, Sh. $12.00 sa Ex. Dlv. S'hal Cotton (old), Sh. $74 n.
Zoong Sings, Sh,
Wing On Textiles, Sh. $45 b.
Miscellaticons
H.K. Entertainments, $0% 2, Constructions, $175 -6,
Vibro Piling, $0% n.
Ch. Govt. 47%
- 80% prmL. 1.
1836 C&Donda.,
11.R. Govt. 4% Loan 0% prm. n. 11.K, Govt. 34% Loan 2% prm.
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