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六拜禮 號三月九英港香 SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER
GERMANY
WAR FEARS
MERELY POSTPONED
European Situation Clouded by Doubt
RUNCIMAN'S ASSISTANCE MUCH APPRECIATED
Berlin, Sept. 2.
It is authoritatively stated that no decisions or commitments were made or given at the Berchtesgaden conferences. They were merely arranged to hear Herr Konrad Henlein's report on the developments of negotiations with the Czecho-Slovakians. This means that the fear of war has been postponed for a fortnight; but it does not mean a solution of the Czech-Sudeten quarrel.
However, German observers do not doubt that Lord Runciman's influence has won con- cessions for the minorities which exceed in generosity any possible Czech offers.
An alleged mid-September accepted as additional evidence that the Germans do not intend to submit to long negotiations in completion of the settlement.
Meanwhile, it is anticipated that! Dr. Edouard Denes, Czech President, | will deliver a radio address on the latest proposals for settlement. The German press is still emphasising "the plight" of the Germans in Czecho-Slovakia.
As a diplomatic basis to the climax, it is learned German diplomats ali over the world have been Instructed to inform governments to which they are seconded, that the crisis is most serious and they are convinced a peaceful solution must be found soon.
United Press.
Conferees Disperse
Berlin, Sept. 2.
Herr Jonchim von Ribbentrop, the Foreign Minister, left Berchtesgaden
at 2.30 p.m. by air for Berlin.
leader, left by car for Prague.
It is understood that Herr Henleln left with the Fuehrer's views on the latest offer by the Czech Government.
deadline is
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SETTLEMENT
SUDETENS ARM WITH SHOVELS Following the example of German labour camps across the border, Sudeten Germans in Toplitz-Schonau, Czecho-Slovakia, have established labour camps of their own, where they train young men in the arts of peace, while teach- ing them military discipline useful in war. Here the youths are drilling with shovels
instead of with rifles.
PRINCE ARTHUR VERY ILL
Losing Strength,
Doctors Confirm--
London, Sept. 2.
Daring Coup By Gunmen- Kidnappers
National Guards ́Joins Hunt
Marysville, Cal., Sept. 2. A Bulletin signed by Sir Russell Wilkinson and Lord Dawson of Penn, At two o'clock this morning two Physicians Ordinary of the King, white masked gunmen abducted Mrs. states that Prince Arthur of Con- W. R. Meek, 59-year-old prominent naught, whore health has been caus- resident of this Sacramento Valley ing anxiety for some weeks, is now township. losing strength.
Mr. Meck, a well-known farmer The Duke of Connaught motored and husband of the missing woman, from his country home at Bagshot was left gagged, this afternoon to visit his son. Reuter,
NATIONS DESIRE NO WAR
Enemy from River
Peace Best Kept By
Common-Sense.....
London, Sept. 2.
In a speech at Aberdeen to-day the U.S. Ambassador, Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, spoke at some length on the international situation.
Some nations, he said, were in- volved in disputes both internal and external, while the rest of the world was anxiously watching and doing what little it could to counsel The kidnappers fled with their patience and forbearance and, victim in a new Chevrolet car Just above. all, the avoidance of war. Prince Arthur of Connaught, who purchased. by Mr. Meek. The car is a second cousin of His Majesty the was found abandoned in a local side King, has been suffering from gastric allment for a long period, and street, and poilce believe that the it necessitated him cancelling all kidnappers continued their flight In
a second stalen vehicle. engagements since last March,
VII.
"That," he added, "Is a principle to which we all can subscribe.
"We do not want war to break out, not only because of its Imme- diate effect on ourselves, but because of the devastation it will leave in its wake and which will be visited on millions of innocent and unoffending people.
GENERAL OFFENSIVE LAUNCHED ALONG YELLOW RIVER
RIVER BANK
Two Important Towns Taken; Attack Nears Menghsien
Hankow, Sept. 2.
In an effort to clear the Japanese troops from the north bank of the Yellow River in north-western Honan, opposite Loyang, the Chinese forces in the Taihanshan mountains have launched a general offensive in an attempt to push southwards towards the waterway.
It is claimed in Chinese despatches received here from Chinese headquarters that the important cities of Chiyuan and Sinyang have been re-captured, and the Chinese are now converging on Menghsien, on the north bank of the river.
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In north-western Anhwei the Chinese continue to watch closely the movements of the Japanese forces Chinese following the fall of Liuan and Hoshan. military reports claim that the Chinese are holding the hills west of Liuan, while the Japanese at Hoshan are moving northward, probably in an attempt to outflank the Chinese west of Liuan and also to join in the west- ward drive in the direction of Shangchen-Router.
Prepare for New Drive Nanchang, Sept. 3. After suffering serious reverses, the Japanese Command is rushing reinforcements to both the north and south banks of the Yangtse River in preparation for new thrust.
REVEAL PRISON HORROR
Convicts Tell How Hunger Strikers Died In Agony 13 Officials Face Trial
Philadelphia, Sept. 2.
The Coroner's jury investiga- ting the case of the "roasted" "We owe it to the great mass of people of our countries and other convicts has found the Superin- The Governor of California has countries, to our children and to
the Throne, and is Colonel-In-Chiefjordered companies of the National theirs, to leave no avenue unexplored/tendent, Deputy Warden, ninel
guards and two doctors of the
About four regiments of Japanese have been sent to the 30-kilometre front ότι
the south bank stretching from Shaho westward to the south of Juichang, and more reinforcements are arriving. A part of these rein- forcements are said to have come from the north bank.
Japanese reinforcements are also going to the north bank. The troops at Hwangmel now include six in- fantry regiments, one artillery re- (Continued on Pape 4.)
STOP PRESS
Suspected Murder
He is the heir to the Dukedom of Finger prints found in the stolen. Metz, Sept. 2..
Connaught as the only son of the Chevrolet are being examined and According to reports from Edward' who is a brother of Federal G-Men. have been summoned
present
to assist in the search-United Press. sources regarded hiere as Prince Arthur wag born on reliable, all fortifications recent- January 13, 1803 and has one son,
NATIONAL GUARD OUT the Eart of Macduff. He has been Herr Konrad Henlein, the Sudetenly built on the other side of the penal AD.C. to His Majesty the
-Murysville, Sept. 2. Rhine have been occupied by Ring since the latter's Accession to troops,
of the Scots' Greys and Royal Army Guard to aid the F.3.1. and local In our efforts to prevent war. Large forces of infantry and tanks Pay Corps. Since 1933 he has been police in the search for the kidnapped It is stated that the next move lies the frontier to-day from Mecklen
are reported to have been sent to High Steward of Reading.
woman. This action is believed to "Certainly, the peoples of the Philadelphia Penitentiary crimin- with the President of Czech-Slovakia, burg-Schwerin, the Rhine Provinces General of South Africa from 1020
Prince Arthur Was Governor be unprecedented.
world do not want to fight each other, Dr. Edouard Benes, and his Cabinet.
Their leaders say that they them-ally negligent in regard to the While there is no inkling
of Westphalia and Hesse Nassau. regarding
to 1923.
Guardsmen are said to have found selves do not want war unless they convicts' deaths. their content, there is ground for the
Severe control of rall and road
fragments of burned clothing and a are forced into it. belief that the Czech proposals are passengers has been instituted in all
smeared and blood-stained pillowslip
The thirteen prison officials are along the road near the Meck's regarded in Berlin as being not Rhine districts, and all owners of delined with sufficient clearness to vehicles. in the Saar, Rhenish Prussia
Ranch, and this hus intensified fears not to be beyond the reach of human being held without bail for trial, and alisfy the Sudeten, aspirations. And the Palatinate have been warned!
that the kidnapped woman has been intelligence to prevent the disaster a Grand Jury will be asked to indie, put up a terrific struggle for her life. Reuter.
of possible requlailion.-Reuter,
FRANCE WATCHFUL
Paris, Sept. 2. Following a conference with the
Command,
which at military. position with
Encouraging News
Prague, Sept. 2.
The meeting between the President, Military
Dr. Edouard Bones, and the Sudeten France's leaders, Herr Kundt and Herr Sebed-
kovsky, lasted until almost 2 p.m. respect to Europe was completely This is regarded as encouraging reviewed, the Premier, M. Edouard, and, coupled, with news that Herr Daladier, said: "No
now measures
"In such circumstances, it ought
house
The body of a 44-year-old woman named Tang Yam-tal was discovered lying in a pool of blood in a In Un Kong village, New Territories, at 6 o'clock this morning.
There was
evidence that tha
INVESTIGATE POISON GAS
CHARGES.
that everyone seems to fear.
London, Sept. 2.
woman had been murdered and had Police are now searching for Bus--
stain.
them for homicide and manslaughter, pects, believed to be wearing blood- Searchers disclosed that they were
"I believe it can be done by faith, seeking
according to indications from the stained clothing. two roughly clad pench
by spiritual courage, by loyalty to plekkers.
common-sense."--British Wireless. F.B.I. ometals state that the kid-right and by the exercise of plain District Attorney's office.
Mr. Meek to hoppers Instructed leave the ransom payment by 2.40 pan. on Saturday at a fruit loading
The convicts, who were partiel- pating la a hunger strike, were! found naked in their cells in condi-
With reference to Dr. Quo Tal-chi's station three miles north-east of his ITALY CONSIDERS tions which are compared by the Hitler agrees with the views express are being taken for the time being, memorandum to Lord Halifax re home. Meek is reported to be un- ed by the Sudeten leader, Herr Hen- but we are ready for any eventuall-garding the alleged use of poison gas able to raise sufficient cash-United lein, gives the situation a more ty. The situation is being closely Japanese troops on the Yangtso Press.
examined each day."United Press, front, it is understood that the British Government is reaking In- READY TO BUY CANADIAN quiries in China-Reuter.
favourable aspect,
Although in the
Pired
PLANES
London, Sept. 2.
The British Government is ready|
no stalement has trans- Interview be- twee Dr.
and the German Benes delegates, it is bellaved that
the delagation pressed for guarantees that the Government would fulf pledges regarding concessions, and Inslated on a short period of apchase programme, according to an proximately three months for the full @xecution, of the programme,
It is now considered probable that Dr. Benes' message will be delivered
to-morrow.
Reports to Mediator
to place contracts in Canada för bomber aircraft on a long-range pur-]
Air Ministry announcement issued to-night
COMMANDS IN SUDAN AREA
London, Sept. 2.
FATE OF JEWS
A
BIG NARCOTIC SEIZURE
Portland, Ore., Sept. 2. The second largest haul of narcotics in 40 years was made in Portland). when 1,488 tins of optum were seized tion of new factories in Montreal and the appointment of Brigadier W. Jose.
His Majesty the King has approved aboard the Philippines steamer, Don Toronto,
Platt as Major-General Commanding
The programme involves the erec
Assistant District Attorney with the Black Hole of Calcutta,
Their bodies were black and blue, their deaths Rome, Sept. 2. communique states that the The jury found that Fascist Grand Council will, at its were due to scalding, and that there next meeting on October 1, review were also signs of suffocation. the entire position of Jews in Italy from the Fascist point of view. United Press.
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ANTI-JEWISH DECREE
Rome, Sept. 2. To-day's anti-Jowish decree affects and teachers and 1,500 professors 8,000 Univerally students.
Convicts who survived testified how the stifling men screamed In agony and beat themselves against the walls of their cells as the heat became increasingly unbearabic- Reuter.
OUT ON BAIL
Philadelphia, Sept. 2.
The statement adds that discus the Brilian Troops in the Sudan and No arrests have been made, but stons are, proceeding with regard to Commander of the Sudan Defence the crew is still being examined.
It is understood that the Govern- The Superintendent of the Phil The Czech Président informed the manufacture of other Lypes of Fernes The appointment will be- The captain of the Don Jose has been Lord Runelman that he had met the aircraft for the British Government come effective in November and ordered to deposit a bond of U.S.#17,- ment polley, alms at forcing the Jews Budeten & delegates and that the in factories in Vancouver and Fort Brigadier Platt will be promoted on 750, equal 10 twenty-five per cent to organise their own schools. They adelphia Prison and the Deputy negotiations had lasted from 10.30 William-involving extensions to the date of his embarcation of the value of the eizure-United will be allowed to sit for Government Warden have now been released on
examinationsReuter Special. (Continued on Feos Com
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bail of $10,000 each-Rester.
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