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BRITAIN TO PROTECT HER INTERESTS
(Continued from Page 1.)
the repeal of the Anglo-Japanese import duties agreement of 1911.
"Japan is expanding her commer- cial shipping at the expense of the British and this is a matter which we should take seriously in hand, by subsidies to British shipping between Indio, Japan and Australia."
Lord
urged Elibank
that the Government
should continue to use every form of diplomatic pressure and other means to induce Jupan to see the British viewpoint,
"It Is on the ultimate intervention of the moderate party in fapan that I place some hope for the future," he concluded,
Wants War Stopped
Lord Cecil, the well-known lender of the World Peace Group, pointed out that Great Britain hnd not yet ex- hausted all ita puwers in putting a stop to the Sino-Japanese war
"We have not the right to sit here quietly," he declared
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like to sw would
this war stopped by some kind of measure against Japan rather than by giving the Chinese the power to fight" nære vigorously than they are fighting.
"Pressure upon Japan 13 more likely to be effective than assistance
China."
Lord Hallax, Secretary of State fur Foreign Affairs, replying on behalf of the Government, rak that the Japanca claimed that the action they were taking was in defence of Their Interests in China.
Will Discharge Responsibilities
"We have every right to expect the Japanese to recognise that if they have certain interests to protect we, too, have the same interests, and we are not unmindful of our responsi- bilities, which have every intention of chischarging.
ulready
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Majesty' Government
considering the possible open to us if we do not secure adequate considerations fur the interests we have the right to pr teet.
Referring to
matters ruised by Lord Elibank, such as the naviga
tion of the Yangise and other inland
waterways in China, the operations
Whangpoo the
of
Conservancy
Board, access to British property in Shanghai, ond British Interests
Majesty's Government
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Japanese Foreign Minkster.
railways in China, Lord Halifax said that all these matters were at present under discussions between His the and
"Pending the outcome of this discursion, which obviously touches closely on British rights and interests.
I am sure Lord Elibank will
not
expect me to go into details, but I will bear in mind the request that the results should be made public at
the earliest possible moment,"
issued by
THE TAX BUREAU
of the First Area under THE KWANGTUNG FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
We have received instructions from the Kwangtung Finance Department
the following effect:-
to
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to be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of August, 1938, at 3 p.in., at the Ollees of the Public Works Dopartment, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land ut Stubba Roud, In the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty tho KING, for one further term of 75 years.
Between Inland Lats
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Support Peace Campaign
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an Authorised offeer who will be present at the aalo, the sum of two hundred dollars, (8200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price. "In accordance with records PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. on file, a transit tax should bo levied Da all goods passing the locality. It is our under- standing that goods are some- times shipped to Hunan and Hankow direct from Kowloon by train. On passing through this province, a transit tax should be levied on such goods in accord- ance with regulations in order that a large amount of revenue dwindle. not
However, may there may be considerable In- convenience felt by the mer- chants who are required to pay the transit tux Iti Canton, whereas these goods are shipped by trains at Kowloon. For the Make of convenience Lo the merchants, we have decided to establish an office at Shumchan for tho special purpose of collecting this tax, so that mer- chants can pay it at the spot. The rate of transit tax on all goods will be 60% of the Cus- toms duty paid on such goods." Pursuant to the above, it has teen devided that effective as from the 15th July, 27th Year of the Chinese Republic, our office Shumchun will begin to function. In addition to notifying all con- cerned, this proclamation is issued with a view to its being noted by all Chinese and foreign merchants as well. Should they have goods forwarded to Hunar and Hankow by train from Kowloon hereafter, after paying the Customs duty, they are requested to send their men with funds together with the Customs papers to pay the transit tax to our office at Shumchun.
In order to ensure that there will be no delay, ne objection to pay this tax shall be tolerated.
CHOW SING NAM, Director of the Tax Bureau of the First Area
July 13.
at
27th Year of the
Chinese Republic.
Women's A. R. P. Exhibition
Discrimination Recognised Soon Opening
Lord Halifax said that the British Government was satisfied that there had bren discrimination
against British shipping at Tsingtao and. neting on instructions, the British Ambassador in Tokyo had made strong representations to the Japan- ese Government.
not al-
From a rcent report R appeared that the British Ambassador. Sir Robert Craigie, hoped for early medial action, if this had ready been taken.
Regarding the evasion of Customs duties at the Japanese-controlled wharves, I had so for only been possible to Induce the Japanese agree that regular Customs duties at Japanese-controlled wharves should be paid on all Japanese commercial cargoes, provideri the examiners were of Japanese nationality,
of
to
The British Government is, Lord Halifax added, fully alive lo the dicules of the situation with ro- gards to the questions of North China currency, and the dangers involved to British trade.
introduction
Federal Reserve Bank notes appears to have been a very ill-advised decision from every point of view, including that
the Japanese of
Government itself," tho
Secretary Foreign
said. Lord Halifax vald that had, fre- quently stated that
that it did
not intend to place unnecessary obstacles in the way of Britial trade in those ports of China it at presnat occupies, and any attempt to Impose in North China the same icind of restrictions existing in Manchuria would be entirely inconsistent with these
the
rege Governmen
assurances.
China Loan Not Useful
Regarding the question of a loan to China, Lord Halifax said that there was no certainty that such a loan would achieve the object of maintaining Chinese currency during Kid wor
Lord Halifax assured the House that the Government would be en-
Friday August
The Women's Air Raid Precaution Union is holding an A.R.P. Exhibition at the Union Church Hall, Kennedy Road, by kind permission of the Reverend K. M. Dow, on Thursday August 11, 2.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and
11 am. to? p.m. 12, Lady Northcote has kindly con- sented to
open this Exhibition on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
On Thursday, August 11, the ex- hibition will be reserved for members of the various A.RP. lecture centres, but on Friday the general public will be welcome.
The Hongkong Associated South Chino War Refugee Committee has despatched to Parts, where the Pener Compaign Conference has been session, a message pleading for a sistance in the prevention of future w horrors
ht masage sy
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'Among uther agressive against Chin Japanese tallitarists senti aeroplanes to bomb open cities and defenceless civils to the in- terior, Canton affers most from these wanton bombings which have been going on herless houses have been destroyed I dally since May 28. Num-
and gesunlties run to tens of thou-
un-
sands, Such ruthlessness paralleled in the history of mankind. allowed
If Japanese atrocities are to be
to continue human welfare will be rained.
unchecker We
appreciate the efforts of the conference for justice and hope tu check the Japanese ruthless actions sve effective measures devised 10
world peace
may be safe- guarded."
tlant
CHINESE MAKING STAND SOUTH-WEST OF
KIUKIANG
(Continues from Page 1.)
tant along the Yangtse, or just on 100 miles away as the crow Birs.
In view Kiuking's proximity to Hankow the Chinese will have little time to give warning of the approach of attacking squadrons. Previously, ample warning has usually been given, allowing the defenders to nake
necessary preparations.-- Renter.
Guerillas Active Near Shanghai
Shanghai, July 27, numerous raids west of Shriphal, Chinese guerilina are carrying out and 600 Irregulars are reported to have attacked Sungklang,
The Japanese authorities admit that clashes between irregulars and Japanese troops in this area are fre- quent-Trans-Occan.
Air Raiders Out
Shanghai, July 27. Japanese air squadrons carried out intensive bombings of the retreating The object of the exhibition will Chinese forces west of Kluklang, on be to show by practical demonstra- the north and south banks of the tion many of the lessons in which the Yangtse, in addition to those retreat- members of the Women's Air Raiding towards Nanchang, Precaution Union have been receiving A heavy nerial bombardment was instruction during the just few weeks, carried out on Telan, which some
as the methods of
the quarters protecting
believe will be the next home, models of a first aid port, house Japanese objective. Are appliances,
Meanwhile, as mine-sweepers are lighting devices, various types of respirators, etc. slowly clearing the Yangtse of mines,.
of bandaging
sweeping ing will Japanese
Demonstrations
are
Kunboats be given by members of the St. John Lake Poyang elear of Chinese war-
ships. Two Chinese
gunboats are
Ambulance Brigade (by kind per-reported to have been sunk 33 miles
mission
of the Director of A Veron above Huanshihklung-Trana-Ocean,
Mr. A. Morris, Commander, able Order of St. John of Jerusalem).
A short talis will be given by Wing- Commander Stecle-Perkins after the opening on Thursday and again at 6 p.m. on the same date and at 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. August 12.
tirely ready to consider other pro- posals on the lines of export credits on their meritu.
Fear of Flood
Shanghai, July 27. With the occupation of Klūkiong, the Japanese are now concentrating efforts in strengthening the Yung tse River banks between Kiuklan and Hukow.
The Japanese assert that the Chi- nese Intend to repeat their Yellow Concluding, he mid that there was central Yangtse vidley region. The River experiment by flooding the manifested at the Brussels Confer- water level of the river is already ence a general desire to offer good 3% feet above the normal for this to Chinn if and when these me of the year, and melted snowa
opeful, " Majesty's Government
from the Tibetin mountaine will "ready entirely
rench hig
region in about to contribute
three its week' time. efforts whenever it can see a ray of hope must admit that there in the Tangtse and the ten mile dyke The region between the Han tiver, little or no hope of such mediatlon north of Hankow and Wuchung is to-day-for results that will be pro- already stablo."-Reuter,
flooded through normal
collapse of the dykes-Trans-Ocean.
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LOYALISTS CAPTURE GANDESA
Insurgents' Base Occupied
Hendaye, July 27. Continuing their triumphant ad- vance in
the
Ebro sector, the Loyalists entered the Insurgent base at Gandesa to-day. Severe street- 10 the Aghting is still continuing
heart of the town.
The Loyalists claim that they are "enveloping a strategic town nearly thirty miles north of the Ebro River,"United Press.
CANNOT DIVIDE FRANCE, BRITAIN
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Lords that the problem was to And ways and means of conferring sub- stantial rights of self-administration to the German-speaking population, as well na to those of other nationally, such as the Poles and Hungarians who live within the Czech borders und
possess Czech ellizenship, with out at the same time destroying the integrity of Czecho-Slovakia.
Lord Halifax emphasised that the status of Lord Runciman, who will visit Czecho-Slovakia dependent observer, was completely non-official, and the British Govern- ment did not take any responsibility
inake.
an in-
whatever suggestions he might
"Upon the handling of this probletn depends not only the interest of Czecho-Slovakin but the peace of the
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TALKS WITH BERLIN
During the past few days there, ha! been certain contacts between! the British and German Governments which the British Government warm- ly welcomed, Lord Halifax said.
These contuets fed Ha Majesty's Government to hope that peaceful means would be found for an agreed solution of the Sudeten question.
do not belleve there is it responsible Government anywhere in Paurope to-day which wonts he declareil.
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great
"They must know of the desire tor pence prong; the people of every nation, and every Government rofleet on what would be the consequences to all the hopes they | have cherished for the future of the milions of people entrusted to their charge.
"I believe that a hust and reason alhe settlement is capable of being attained if the problem is hundled with prudence and in spirit of restraint and accommodation un all sides."
to a
GIVES BLUNT WARNING
"Since His Majesty's Government is pressing Czecho-Slovakia generous and conciliatory attitude, we confidently rely on Germany to give similar advice where she may, with a view to avoid a deadlock, the consequences of which might be Inenteulable.
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For
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DUTCH AGENT FOR SPAIN
The Hague, July 27.
Following the example set by
G. P. O.
...July 30, 9 am. July 30, 9.30 a.m.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR ALL GERMANS
Berlin, July 27.
On and after October 1, all persons Great Britah, the Netherlands has of German nationality over 15 years come to an "I feel bound to say quite bluntly Spanish Insurgents whereby
agreement With the ut age domiciled in Germany or with
each that public opinion in this country, party will designate an agent in the be required to carry an identication permanent abode in the Reich, will would quickly declare itself against territory of the other,
action
which.
card issued by the police. whether by The functions of the agents will obstructing a reasonable compromise be to look after the Interests of his or rendering inpossible its fair con-
ideration. might Imperil
compatriots. Sub-agents may also a settle. ment or jeopardise the cause of peace ibe appointed. Renter.
any
in Europe."---Renter,
HUMOURIST DEAD
Paris, July 27. Gabriel de Lautrle, famous French humourist, is dead, at the age of 71United Press.
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