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四拜禮 號 廿月七英港香
THURSDAY, JULY
21, 1938.
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WHITEAWAY'S
JAPAN THREATENING "DRASTIC ACTION"
RUSSIANS WARNED TO RETREAT
No Progress Apparent In Negotiations
RETURN TO "STATUS QUO” ESSENTIAL TO AGREEMENT
Tokyo, July 20.
Negotiations for a settlement of the incident at Hunchun, on the Manchukuo-Soviet frontier, have not yet met with any result and are still in progress, a spokesman of the Foreign Office declared this afternoon.
The spokesman added that future develop- ments depended entirely on the attitude adopted by Moscow.
According to the Asahi Shimbun, the Japanese Government has insisted through its Ambassador in Moscow that a restoration of the status quo in the disputed territory must be the main condition of a peaceful settlement.
After fulfilment of this demand Japan would be prepared to discuss frontier problems, as well as the question of damages for the killing of a Japanese frontier guard during border clashes.
Chinese Valiantly Strive to Check Advance
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The Telegraph's artist has mapped the area where Japanese and Russians are virtually at grips, following the alleged fron- tier violation by the Soviet and the shooting of Japanese gen- The darmes near Tumen (lower centre)
Possiet Bay, inact map shows, more clearly how the borders of Korea (Japanese), Manchukuo and Russia converge on Peter the Great Bay, close to the fortified Russian port of Vladivostok.
near
PARIS OVATIONS TO BRITISH SOVEREIGN PROVE AFFECTION
Paris, July 20. Their Majesties the King and Queen concluded a
Should the Soviet continue their "characteristic policy of procrastination" and refuse to comply with the just demands of Japan, then Japan will have no other recourse than to take "drastic action" against Moscow.-Trans-trans-Atlantic air service will be crowded day by attending a gala performance at the
Ocean.
Mounting Tension Reported
Tokyo, July 20. Evening newspapers report mount-
tension
the Manchukuo-
ing Soviet border,
Heavy Soviet reinforcements are moving up on Changkufeng, and the Soviet atr force is also
displaying
considerable activity on reconnoliring duties.
It is reported
ships have entered
United Press.
that tour
Soviet Possiet Bay.
Ministers Sce Emperor
Tokyo, July 20. General B. Itagaki, the Minister
for War, was admit ed to conference with the Emperor to-day. states that General Itagaki
fully on the situation in Ma Fort
with conference
the After the Emperor, General Itagaki conferred with General K. Ugakl, the Foreign Minister, dealing fully with reports -from the Manchukuo-Soviet border,
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SOLDIER KILLED RIDING
Fractured Spine In Fall
Death struck on the parade ground at the Shamshuipo military camp yesterday morning.
Private Hubert John D'Arcy, of the 1st Battalion the Middlesex Regiment was exercising a horse on the parade ground when the animal slipped, fell, and threw its rider heavily.
Private D'Arcy landed on his head and he was picked up unconscious and suffering from severe concussion and a fractured spine.
He died in hospital yesterday after, The funeral, with full military honours, will take place this after- noon at Happy Valley,
Soviet Ready
To Meet
All Enemies
Moscow, July 20. Speeches by the delegates from the Red Army and Navy received at the tremendous applause close of the first session of the newly-elected Soviet Parliament, One delegate declared: "We are ready to rout from whatever direction he may come, on als own territory or in his own waters."
any
enemy
Closing the session the Chate- man of the Supreme Soviet, M. ur- Zhdanov, announced that
hadl animous Jeckstops
been reached
questions.- Reuter,
ΟΠ
all
Nazi Display Troubles
ovation.
put into operation in 1939 when new flying boats will be com- Paris Opera, where 1,500 people gave them a tremendous pleted, said Capt. Harold Balfour, Under-Secretary of
Previously, Their Majesties entertained President State for Air, speaking in the House of Commons to-night. and Madame Lebrun at dinner at the British Embassy, the function being attended by members of the French Cabinet and by prominent figures in the political world.
After outlining the test programme
over the next three months, he announced this would be inaugurated to-night when the Mayo Composite aircraft lef! Foynes, Eire, for Canado and New York, returning via the Azores, Lisbon and Southampton.
The first Albatross innd plane and Empire flying bout would make double erossings in September and there would be further nights by
three
October.
different types of planes in
Earlier in the day King Gorge gave the President of the Paris Municipal Council 100,000 francs for the needy people of the city.
During every journey to-day Their Majesties were greeted with almost, delirious enthusiasm by enormous crowds.-Reuter.
DECORATIONS AWARDED
Paris, July 20...
1,000 gallons of petrol and Carrying the first commercial freight to cross the North Atlantie by plane, includ- ing films of the Royal visit to Paris, the Mercury took off from Foynes at 8 pm. from the back of its mother craft, Mula. Mercury is piloted by Cross of the Order of the Bath on Captain D. C. Benett, of Imperial Airways Atlantic Division, piloted the big Mala, and brought her back to Foynes,
A number of Air Ministry and Imperial Airway officials watched the take-off in favourable weather. Neuter.
Italian Press Tanganyika Boycotts King's Demonstration Causes Visit To Paris
Demand For Report
Corbin.
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COMPLETE HARMONY OF VIEWS
Paris, July 20.
FIERCELY ASSAULT PENGTSEH AND CUT COMMUNICATIONS
Transport Reported Sunk In Yangtse by China Bombers
Hankow, July 20.
In an effort to check the westward advance of the Japanese along the south bank of the Yangtse River, the Chinese have launched a fierce attack on Pengtseh, below Hukow.
After heavy fighting, it is claimed that the Chinese communications succeeded in cutting the Japanese between Pengtseh and Hukow and also between Pengtseh and Matang, rendering transportation of supplies and troops most difficult.
Owing to the intense heat a large number of Japanese soldiers are said to have taken ill.
A big Japanese offensive is believed imminent on the Yangtse front following the arrival of the numerous Japanese transports in the vicinity of Hukow and also the heavy bombing of Kiukiang.
of
Possibility Mediation In China Slight
London, July, 20.. In reply to a question in the House of Commons to-day the Premier. Mr. Neville Chamber- fain, Indicated that there was Hittle possibilty of mediation in tho Sino-Japanese conflet. United Press.
Str
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YANGTSE
CONVOYS POSSIBLE
If British Vessels Can Pass Boom At Kiangyin
London, July 20.
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The populace of Kiuklang is said
to be experiencing a harrowing time. with air raid sirens serceching almost
continuously from morning to night,
nireruft
as the Japanese constant bombardments
keep up
the
positions in the vicinity of the port.
Chinesa
aviation headquarters claim that one big Japanese transport has been sunk below Kiukinng as the result of a Chinese serial bombard- ment of the Japanese naval concen- tration.-Reuter.
Terrific Bombing Campaign
Shanghai, July 20. In view of the stubborn Chinese resistance on the Yangtse front near Kiukiang, the Japanese are now ap parently attempting to prepare for their further advance by uninter- rupted air raids,
The Chinese positions on Lion Hill, strategically placed forts near Kiu- klang, and the artillery positions in (Continued on Page 4.)
STOP PRESS
PREPARED TO ATTACK
Tokyo, July 21.
In the House of Commons to-day Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary. for Foreign Affairs, replying to
Wardlaw- It is announced that His Majesty
question by Sir John the King has conferred the Grand
Milne, M. P. for Kidderminster, re-
of anxiety British garding the
the President Lebrung the Grand Cross
shipping companies trading an Yangtse, to resume sallings, elther by of the Order of St. Michael and St.
The Manchukuo-Soviet border In- George on M. Daladier, the Premier,
convoy or other naval protection, said and M. Bonnett,
that
the Foreigncident has given rise to considerable. Lord Halifax, the Foreign Minister; the G.C.V.O. on M. Chautemps, the
Secretary, understood the position to excitement in the Japanese capital. be that firms would be glad to Anxiety is being expressed regard- Vice-Premier, Albert Sarraut, Minis-
two Japanese ter for the Interior and Jean Zay,
utilise the convoy system if they ing the fate of the- Minister
General for Education;
An official communique was could
at Klangyin
crossed the border carrying a Note Gamelin, Chief of Staff of the Array; issued to-night at the close of boom at ang ships through the officers who, bearing a dag of truce, Vice-Admiral Darlan, Chief of the conversations between Lord Replying to further questions by from the Japanese and Manchukuoan demanding the ro- Navy and Generol Vuillemin, Chief Halifax, the British Foreign
John Wardlaw-Milne, Mr. Buller authorities, of Stair of the Air Force; and M. Secretary, M. Edouard Daladier said that Lord Halifax was expecting establishment of the status quo in the tho Changkufeng region. Nothing report shortly. regarding The K.C.VO. has been conferred the French Premier, and M. Japanese occupation of the British has been heard of the two men now on Rear-Admiral Brohan-Reuter. Georges Bonnet, the French owned Moller Engineering Works in for over 50 hours.
It is semi-officially announced that Shanghal. Foreign Secretary.
Sir Percy Hurrls, Liberal Md the two offlecss have been murdered "military measures will be taken if AT SOLDIER'S TOMB
The communique affirms that for South-West Bethnal Green, asked.
or imprisoned." This la taken to Paris, July 20.
the "complete harmony of views what legal right the Japanese had to:
Manchu Rome, July 20. The first ceremony performed by established during the visit of take possession of Brlish property, mean that Japanese and The entire Italian press, with the His Majesty the King in Paris to-day
the French Ministers to London on especially In Shanghai. Mr. Butler kuoan forces will launch an attack on replied that there were particular the Soviet troops entrenched at exception of the Vatican organ, has was the laying of a wreath on
hill it the whereabouts Changkufeng the Arc de Triomphe. King George, tained."-Reuter.
which lay in a strategic area.
atablished, to Paris.
The British colony in Rome recalls wearing the uniform of a British Was Field Marshal, was accompanied by been asked by the Colonial Ofice to that the Coronation last your
the recent trouble in report on
Phipps. Datres-Salaam, when Nazie clashed boycotted in similar fashion-Reuter, the British Ambassador, Sir Eric with the authorities.
In a motor ear followed by several It is understood that Nazis leaders Tanganyika, which was formerly other vehicles containing the mem-. during the German East Africa. The total white bera of his suite, King George drove appeared in the town King's Birthday celebrations, wear-population of the territory is about through Avenue Nicolas II and Avenue des Champs Elysees to the ing brown shirts and Nazi emblems. 8,500, many of whom are Germans.
Tanganyika, sinco 1020, has been Pisco de L'otollo. The Royal car was When the British National Anthem was being played they gave the Nazi administered in similar tushion to preceded by twelve police: motor- saluto, it is #lated--Router.
Hongkong, by the Governor, assisted cyclists and escorted by a mounted Dar-es-Salaam, which has a popu by an Executive Council and Legian- dotachment of the Republican Guard. Large numbers of spectators capital" of tive Council. lation of 30,000, is the
Dar-es-Salaam,
Tanganyika, July, 20.
Sir Harold MacMichael, the Gover- so far ignored the British Royal visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under | April 28 and 29 is entirely malni considerations regarding these works, of the two envoys is not shortly
nor of Tanganyika Territory, has
His
the the
Mr. H. Day, Labour M. P. for Central
The fact that consultations have Southwark, sought a state- ment as to how the autonomy and taken place in Tokyo between Majesty a tremendous ovation.
Lariff
treaties signed by the British supreme command shows that jammed the route and gave
Two #quadrons of Moroccan Government
and the Chinesa altuation is regarded as extremely Spakis were lined
up facing the
National Government were at present serious by Japan...
According to Japanese reports the Champs Elysees, and 200 aug bearers, working. all war veterans, lined the route in
Mr. Butler: "So far as we are Soviet has brought heavy machine- guns bilo the immediate vicinity of the Arc de concerned, we have continued to ad- guns and rapid firing
Uo principle of tarif
(Further Stop Presa Newbs on Triomphe.
The French Government was re-autonomy for Chino, as laid down in
Page 12.) by the Minister for the Tariff Autonomy Treaty of 1928. presented
and Ex-Servicemen, M. The Chinese Government continuca Pensions
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