THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1938,
Germans Show Deep Sympathy for Sudetens
SIGNIFICANT
[
WORD
OF WARNING FROM NAZI PARTY PRESS
Decision Does Not Rest With Us—” But Prague
Nuremberg, Sept. 5. Eight hundred thousand Nazis from all parts of the Reich took over the medieval city for the eight-day Nazi Congress, which com- mences to-day.
FRENCH FIRE ON RAIDING AIRCRAFT
Junker Planes
Cross Border
YANGTSE POSITION UNCERTAIN
Japanese Encounter Stiff Resistance
Shanghai, Sept. 5. The situation on the Yangtse front, where the Japanese began a general offensive against Han- opened fire on five Junkers kow on a hundred-mile front on bombers, presumably belonging Sunday, is uncertain, although
I'rench
Perpignan, Sept. 5.
anti-aircraft
guns
FRENCH MANNING MAGINOT DEFENCES
But No Reason
For Public Nervousness
Paris, Sept. 5. The Government intends to
is moving a number of reservists to the
to the Insurgent Air Force, from a study of available reports fully man the famous Maginot when they flew over French it seems that the Japanese are line, which stretches from Swit-
encountering the most stubborn zerland to the North Sen. territory today.
The planes crossed the Franco-resistance from the Chinese. Spanish frontier in the vicinity of According to Japanese reports, one In addition to the recalling of
detachment Cape Pearce and flew over that sea- Japanese port, where anti-aircraft batteries north-west from Yehklats in the Colours, officers and men are stationed.
leave have been ordered to rejoin their units and all army and uir force leave has been can- celled.
Herr Adolf Hitler and other high members of the Nazi Party arrived by train at 11 a.m., and inspected a Storm Troop guard of honour tall and retreated into Spain where, drawn up at the gold-draped railway station.
Herr Hitler motored to his hotel through lines of cheering thousands.
The Congress was formally opened at 2.30 p.m. with a reception to the foreign Press repre- sentatives.
A roaring cheer of greeting | accompanied the arrival of the Sudeten "Brotherlanders" dele- gation, Red and white pennants bearing the Sudeten insignin fluttered from the tops of the buses in which the Sudetene arrived,
The Nazi Party organ. tho Fraenkische Kurier, definitely in- jected the Czech question into the picture by paying a brief tribute to the "Greater Reich" and added:
"On the eastern border of the Reicht It is different. That is no fault of
Dutch Folk
Give Queen High Tribute
On Anniversary
Of Accession
Amsterdam, Sept. 5. Queen Wilhelmina, who
Is
direction of Kuchun. A few minutes after giving the
The Chinese casualties in the battle calling
for warning signal
the possession of the Lushan upon the
more than 15,000, Planes to
the anti-aircraft: Mountains were allight, guns went into action,
according to Japanese report. The Junkers immediately turned
Chinese quartera report import-
by severe losses. Foreign observers returning from the front state that the Chinese are fighting with valour and persever- ance unexcelled in the history of the entire war.
fow minutes later, they dropped their cosese gains, which were ne- !
bombs
United Press.
Pusto de La Selva.-
FIRST OF SPEEDY WARCRAFT
ARRIVES
Two More Coming To Colony. Soon
The Chinese fortifications extend for miles along both sides of the river and even the most modern ertillery of the Japanese is having little ellect against them.
on
It is emphasised that the measures are purely precautionary, and there is no reason for the publie to become nervous.
It is also stated that, according to recent information, International tension has lessened and there are hopes of a more satisfactory settle-
of outstanding problems...
ment
Reuter Special.
READY FOR SWIFT ACTION
Paris, Sept. 5, ARhough the French Navy la not
The mountain positions west of Juichang have been retaken by the Chinese, according to latest reports at present affected by the recall of and the Chinese guns are now shell-officers and men to the Colours, it is ing Juichang-Trans-Ocean,
learned that the Navy Department is prepared to sunmon, at a minute's notice. l officers and ratings |furlough.-Dnlied Press.
on
CHINESE ATTACK FLANKS
Hankow, Sept. 6. The Japanese forces stationed at Hwangmej, on the north bank of the URCES CONTINUED CALM Yangtse, have resumed their offen- sive against the Chinese positions Minister, has issued a communique M. Edouard Daladier, the Prime Within the next five weeks Hong-cast of. Kwangial, according to kang will possess three speedy motor chi
Chinese
Jurging the populace to remain calm, reports, torpedo boats. They are the first A point called Tafuchai changed
which is an essential element of purt of a fleet to be assigned to the hands several times during bitter Pe China Squadron, and they constitute fighting in tills aren.
"The Government has taken a Britain's latest weapon for surface
certain A Chinese military communique security," the communique
number of attack. Capable of very high speeds, claims that while the Chinese main This should not be the cause of they will be used in time of war for body is resisting the Japanese on- tacks on ships of all types.
One of these craft Is already in Hongkong, while two others are en route to the Colony. They are being brought here by the Glen
Measures
the Third Reich or of Herr Hitler.\ celebrating the 40th anniversary ochrying out lightning torpedo a1-slaught, severnl Chinese coluinns are jany uneasiness."--United Press.
political
The guilt i
lice with tho bankruptcy and lack of political faith of all statesman who will answer to history for the Versailles, Treaty."
Germany, the newspaper added, sought her goal by peaceful meaTEN.
her Accession to the Throne of the Netherlands, made a triumphal entry into the gally decorated capital to day to begin a week of rejoicing.
Guns roared
a
salute
Ilner,
for adda.
columns are claimed to have succeed- attacking the Japanese Banks. These
GERMANS STILL MARCH TO FRONTIER ed in
in re-occupying Poshankou and
Paris, Sept. 5. Fenghuangshan, week ago, and is expected in Hong-Honan border, are continuing their known, but it is reported that 18 Glenogle. The ship lett England occupied Yehkinis!, on the Anhwei- massed on the frontier is un-
The Japanese forces which recently
The number of German troops
kong early this month.
There are several features about advance westwards. these boats which still remain a close facing each other across the Shin The Chinese and Japanese are now secret, and the authorities state that River, with the Chinese holding the they cannot give permission for the craft to be photographed out of the water.
The decision, however, does not rest Majesty, beloved of all the Nethe with us. It rests with Prague."lands peoples, entered the city in a United Press.
golu carringe drawn by six horses.
A guard of honour was formed by former University students who greeted the Queen on. her arrival from The Hague.
70,000 JEWS IN ITALY
Rome, Sept. 8. The August census of Jews realding in Italy discloses that at the end of the month the Hebrew population had Increased to 70,000, compared with 14,000 in 1931-Trans-Occon.
Princess Juliana and Prince It is expected that the torpedo Bernhard drove from Soestdijk and boat already in Hongkong will be awaited Queen Wilhelminu at the seen in the harbour in the
| Royal Palñce.-Reuter Special.
future.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth
a Pound of Cure "
First patient":
"I was a fool. The sign read DANGER, but I took a chance."
Second patient:
"I haven't 'taken 'ASPIRIN' in time...
Fifty Years
1838 (mo<2m)\1938
REMEDIES
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ASPIRIN'
Bayer
means Best
near
west bank. Reuter,
BRITAIN PREPARED
TO FIGHT
Ambassador Corrects German Minister's Mistaken Opinion
London, Sept. 5.
From an unimpeachable source
during the night. two extra divisions moved up
The total German forces on the border are believed to exceed 75,000.-United Press.
HIGHWAY CLOSED
Paris, Sept. 5. Frontler posts and guards have been doubled at several points and the highway between Offenburg and Baden hos been closed.
Police at Metz arrested and ques- tloped the crews of two French
| steamers.-United Press,
FRENCH EXPLANATION
Paris, Sept. 5.
The text of the communique issued by the French Government regarding the military precautions on the frontier la
"The French Government has de-
for
it is learned that, following Sircided to call up the Army Reserves Nevile Henderson's return to because of the International situation Berlin after last week's emerg- and as a result of the significant ency meeting of the Cabinet, he strengthening he forces and equip-
measures taken by Germany was told by the German Foreign ment on our north-east frontier. Minister, Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop,
"In order to maintain the troops nt that Germany fortifications at their complete and doubted whether Britain would efective strength it has been necess fight to aid Czecho-Slovakia if ary to call tie Reserves to the the latter were attacked.
Colours. Offlcers and soldiers on also received the command to return to their garrisons,
"These are indispensable. measures for the security of the nation.
"Then you are mistaken," Sir furlough have
Nevile is reported to have replied.
It is understood that Mr. Ashton Gwatkins, Lord Runciman's seere tary, in his report to Whitehall, in- dleated that Herr Hitler had Instruct- ed the Sudetens to "continue negotia- tions.
"The general public, the coolness of which is one of the most essential elements to peace, should not feel
It is understood that Herr flitler uneasy, has neither accepted nor rejected thu "According to latest information Czech proposals, which would imply the tendency in the International that he endorsed Herr Henlien's sub- situation seems to be in the direction sequent line of conduct in demand-of a noticeable relaxation of tension.- ing greater concessions.
Dalodier.Trans-Oecon.
Diplomatic circles believe that Herr Hitler is still torn between Dr. Goebbels and Herr von Ribbentrop urging stronger action and General Goering and other Army officials urging moderation-United Press.
Japanese Put Arbitrary Ban On Newspaper
Felping, Sept. 5.
The British Embassy has made representations to the Japanese Embassy concerning the banning from the malle of the British- owned daily newspaper, Peiping and Tientsin Times, published in Tientais,
Omani information is lacking, but it is assume that the ban-. ning is due to the newmaper's trenchant, erfiicism of the plan for ike Japanese to evacuate the Beliliği and French : Connemżona.
Reuter.
BACK TO POSTS
Parlo, Sept. D. The Ministry of the interior-has Instructed all prefects and depart- mental officials at present on holidays to return to their posts.
Colonial Governors are turning to their duties.-Reuter.
NO GERMAN ANXIETY
also re-
Berlin, Sep. 6. Political quarters in Nuremberg declare that the measures taken by France are vlowed with complete calm and have not given rise to, any anxiety in Germany-Trans-Ocean, FRENCH ACTION SURPRISING
Nuremberg, Sept. 5. Commenting on the French decl- slon to call up Roservists a German authoritly said that this was most surprising, as it came at a time when there had been a detente in the Czech controversy.
Germany did not question the rigit of France to take whatever steps she regarded necessary, for her own security but, on the other, hand, Germany considered herself, entitled to take similar steps if deemed necessary.--Reuler,
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