THE. HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, "FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1938-
JAPAN INSISTS ON RESPECT FOR NEW ECONOMIC BLOC IN FAR EAST
Mr. Arita And Open Door" Principle
MODIFICATION IS EMPHASISED TO AMBASSADORS
Report Of Important Tokyo Parleys
TOKYO, Dec. 9.
THE BELIEF THAT in the event the Powers view
the actual situation as it is and assume their attitude in accordance with the new developments, the proposed economic bloc between Japan, Manchoukuo and China will not be prejudicial to foreign interests, was understood to have been expressed when the Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita, received the British and American Am- bassadors on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Arita received the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph Grew, at the Foreign Office at 11 o'clock in the morning and remained closeted with him for 40 minutes. The interview between Foreign Minister Arita and the British Am- bassador, Sir Robert Craigie, was held for one and a half hours from 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Mr. Arla, it is understood, pointed! out that establishment of a new order in East Asia la ardently desired by the nation In consolidating her national defence and securing her national existence.
The Foreign Minister is understood to have suggested that the Open Dour principle of the past will have to be modified in view of the new situation. economic co-called
Although the bloc would possibly be formed as a sequel to the new developments, Foreign Minister Arita was under- tood to have assured that proper understandings of the situation on the part of the Powers would dispense with possible friction or differences.
NO DEFINITE ANSWERS Both envoys, it is further under- stood, withheld any definite answers pending receipt of instructions from their home Government. The British Ambarsador, Sir Robert, expressed his personal opinion regarding the proposition. but the American Ambassador refruined from making any comment.
Memorial Services To
Queen Maud
Royalty Mourns In London
London, Dec. 8. Memorial services for Queen Maud of Norway, aunt of King George, whose funeral took pince in Norway to-day
were held at Marlborough House Chapel, and at the Chapel Royal, St. James in London.
The service at Marlborough House Was private, and confined to mem- bers of the royal family. The King and Queen drove from Buckingham Palace to attend and other members
Similar Interviews are likely to be
the royal family present included held hercutter at least once or twice more. Negotiations concerning de Queen Mary, the Duchess of Glouces Anile questions outstanding will, ter, the Duchess of Kent with her however, be conducted by the Vice-sister, Princess Olga, Princess Allee Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. and the Earl of Athlone, Renzo Sawada.-Domei,
Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Marie Loutse.
ང ོས་ King George of Greece also attend-
NO DANGER OF CONFLICT
ed. Tokyo, Dec. 0. In the course of conversations with
the
King
At the Chapel Royal the congrega- the British Ambassador, Sir Robert lion included representatives of the Craigie, and Mr. Joseph Grew, the Diplomatle Corps, and the service of United States Ambassador, Foreign was conducted by the Bishop Minister Arite to-tiny once more London. Among those present was Prince Frederick of Russin, re- explained Japan's attitude towards Prin
ex-kaiser. the question of the future economie presenting development of East Asia, and the George and Queen Elizabeth sent a economic position of other Powers in wreath to the funeral in Osie, which the Far East,
was attended by the Duke of Kent, Informed Japanese quarters regard representing King George.--British
probable that Mr. Arita Wireless, reiterated the Japanese viewpoint | that revision of the "Open Door" principle is necessary in view of the changed situation in the Far East.
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Dramatic Threats Issued To
Foreigners' Rights In China
SHANGHAI, Dec. 9.
· UNOFFICIAL, but apparently inspired threats that the rights and privileges granted to foreigners in China may be rescinded by whatever new Government is finally estab lished in the Japanese-occupied areas in China, continue to pour forth from the Japaneso. controlled press, and other organs working on behalf of the Japanese,
A stronger threat than ustral WIN made in to-day's issue of the weekly "Volce of New China", which works under Japanese auspices.
This states categorically, as if ̧netunl- ly, that "plans are practically completed
for the formation of a Federal Government which will embrace the present Provisional Government of Peiping and the Reformed 'Government of Nanking.
"Accomplishment of this important stage in the renaissance of New China will be marked by certain defluite measures towards foreign Powers, The first step will be the abolition of the unequal treaties, the withdrawal of all foreign troops now garrisoned on Chinese soll, retrocession of all foreign concessions and setilernents, and the aboll- lier of extrality rights now unlawfully enjoyed by foreigners.".
To all queries, Japanese officials regarding this subject, invariably reply "We are unable to give Information regarding the intentions of the new administration in China."-Reuter.
Miss Husler, left, Mrs. A. H. Penn and Miss Wood intently watch the posting up of the names of starters at last Saturday's races.-Pictorial News.
35 "Death Squad" Students, Members Of The Iron Guard
Arrested In Rumania
BUCHAREST, Dec. 8.
CABINET CRISIS ENDS
M. Spaak Receives Socialist Support
BRUSSELS, Dec. 8. THE CABINET crisis which threatened to break out owing to the Socialist resolution rejecting the establishment of diplomatic relations with General Franco's Government, has been avoided.
At a joint session of the Socialist Party executive, Labour Union leaders and the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party, a resolution Iwan adopted which declares that the resignation of Socialist members of the Cabinet was not desirable at the present moment.
The resolution, however, upholds the Socialist Party's opposition to the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Burgos Government.
The right-wing of the Catholic Party, on the other hand, issued a statement announcing that it would continue to
the Government, support and that acceptance of the Socialist resolution was impossible.
Premier Spaak, in the meantime, has continued his endeavours to avold Cabinet crisis. It is declared that the Premier intends to conclude a truce with the coalition parties until the end of the year. He hopes that he will be able to find a com- promise solution. which will allow the maintenance of the present coalition of Socialists, Liberals and Catholics. Trans-Occan,
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"Every Scot who comes to England keeps the return half of his ticket That is the slogan of Mrs. Norric
Nine out of every ten tins of pine- Fraser, 32-year-old secretory of the London Seats Self-Government Com- apple you buy are canned there? milles.
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Fraser is organising a vigorous give one, to every grown man on the n Christmas THIRTY-FIVE members of the "Death Squad" of the Iron campaign in London for Scottish in- face of the earth as
It will begin directly present? dependence. Guard have been arrested at Jassey, and three alleged German
Visualise in Independent
There is only one European to Parliament for Scotland, to have agents have been arrested at Albajulia with codes.
complete control of internal Scottish every 250 natives?
There are 250,000 different roris affairs, with some sort of Common- wealli Parliament with England for of insecta? the Navy, Army, and Air Force," she sald.
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The negritos belleve that the dead! Ko, to a western paradise of fruit! One of the grievances of the trees? Self-Government Committee
Ship May Order "Bearded Men Only"
Dartmouth.
Sailors who serve in the non-magnetic research ship There is the oldest Christian Research, now being built that Scotland, because of economic church in the East St. Paul's Hill, for the Admiralty, may be
Moreover, Mr. Arita is said to have assured the Ambassadors that there la no danger of conflet with other Powers if they adjust their attitude
Sir John Wardlaw-Milne is one of, to the new alluation which has arisen those Members of Parliament who in the Far East Trans-Ocean.
show a very lively interest in affairs in China, since these are of
great im MORE CONCILIATORY TONE
portance to Britain. He asked an- other question, which is appended: Tokyo, Dec. 8, Arita
the Mr.
asserted that
Bir J. Wardlaw-Dino Rsked. emergence of the economie bloc of Prime Minister whether the Govern-
the rapidly Rumanian
is understood that the Other arrests were made during are Japan: Manchukuo and China was ment the dominating factor in the present deteriorating conditions in
Government intends to the past 24 hours in a number of various East Asia situation.
parts of China owing to Japanese protest to Germany regarding Ger- other cities in northern Rumania, However, it is said that his tone measures; and what action it is in- man broadensta yesterday, in which Reuter. with the
Was more tended to take to improve these cor-altacks were made on King Carol's
regime, and the influence of Madame| conciliatory
ditions?
Lupercy. Conciliation was especially made Mr. Butler Yea, Sir, and as the
The 35 members of the Iron Guard clear in his replies to the American House is aware. His Majesty's Gavarrested at Jassey are scholars of the
Singapore is the greatest fortress compelled to grow beards. Ambassador, in which Mr. Arlta uve ernment have made representation college there. They belonged to the definite assurance of An improve to the Japanese Government in all
Thieves who broke into the offices majority would welcome Ure oppor- and New Zealand as the Arai de director of Messrs. Philip and cerned," said Mrs. Fraser, "a great earth and regarded by Australia Mr. J. J. Sautter, managing ment in Japan-American relatietis-cases whero British interests have ron Guard organisation of students
known as "Brothers of the Cross, United Press.
been adversely affected.
of Southern Sporting Promotionstunity to return to Scotland if obstente line in the Pacific?
| Son, the builders, – said that And did you realise of the WEST substitutes have been found for Court Stadtarn, Another Member who quite fre- the members of which, it is alleged. Ltd.. at Banister
Lake oaths to kill enemies of the Southampton, recently succeeded in were available for them there. quently shows on interest in these s
movement, maiters is Commander Marsden, and cials of 2, by which is meant of- opening one safe with relignite and of their tickets to this end."
stealing £34, but were unable to Chungking, Dec. 8. he also asked a question with regard They are headed by a law student. open the other safe containing £950, The newspaper, Takung Pao re-to the British Garrison at Shanghai: Two girls in the same college, in owing to the door becoming jammed. ported to-day, that Dr. Hu Heh, the Commander Marsden asked the whose rooms Iron Guard literature Police called in to investigate, bad
of State for
for War whether
the college and arrested.
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U.S. STANDS BY TREATY
BAYS DE, HU
King Carol's regime.
THIEVES LOSE £850
London. :
Chinese, Ambassador to Washington, Secretard to reinforce the bat was found, have been expelled from to use crowbars to completely open
had wired a friend in Chungking early it is this week that "The United States tallon of Seaforth Highlanders at Gavernment la decidedly sticking to Shanghed in their took of protecting the standpoint of the Nine-Power the British sector of the perimeter Treaty. : Japan really wants of the International Settlement; and, break that treaty, the United States if so, when, and how many British has assured taking realistic actions" troops will be dispatched for the
United Press,
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purpose?
Mr. Hore-Belisha: The 2nd Bat- talion, The East Surrey Regiment, is on its way to reinforce the British
Corpulence Pays The Bill Garrison at Shanghai,
12 SAN JOSE, Cal
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Chen Still Negotiating For Loans For China
premature, li being drained of Its best talent through emigration. "As far as London Scota are con-
where St. Francis Xavier died?
"They have kept the return half INDIES that...
Nelson established his reputation nearly every steel article re- there
besides falling in love?
quired. Pur Columbus was-marooned on
British Bricks For Iran
Landon.
Three and a half million salah bricka, the biggest shipment ever sent to Iran from Britain, are to be used for building a great new [housing estate for native workers on)
the onbelds.
Yakima, Wash.
"Accdpting the popular belief that SiWordTM Will Probated Plated to-day that Mr. K. P. Chen was stated that the Chinese Governtains near Leavenworth in a fruitless
politicians have generous, waistlines,
1,
Lancaster, Pa.' the California Planters, peeking to
Mary D. Keefe left one. of the lower the indebtednem on their hall, Invited 200 polilicni lenders to shortest wills ever probated here banquet. The visitors were charged She wrote: "I leave everything to my one cent for 4sch inth of waistline.sister."
But experts aro baffled by the
goods a year? And scads us. £1,000-to find a non-metallic substitute.. our so far they have been unable 1000 of bananas each roar?
18031 000.000 steel UBOTA
of the Bounty landed Vincent's arst breadfruit?
Bt.
Tobago was Crusoe's Island? Wo battled with the French, Spanish and Dutch for 200 years?
Every known pirate of the West salled
led there?
Barbados selle rum for, 2s, a bottla And of BRITISHI GUIANA that vớ It is our only South American po Bession?
and sends us £1,000,000 It taises
It was Raleigh's El Dorado?
of goods a year?
·Slingshots Fell Grouse Chungking, Dec. 8. from him of any substantial success, Well-informed financial circles desplío, rumours to the contrary,, ft
Four hunters who went into motin was still proceeding with financialment is doing its utmost to develop nogollations with Washington, adding export trade from the vast "interior quest for deer spent their idle time that the door, to success is not yet of West, China through frontiers killing grouse, with; slingshots, They world's pistiest waterfall-half mile which were still in, Chinese hands. wern. A C. Rich, A. P. Hussell, Ho-high-from an abroplane, and alko closed can plug ada Although, so far the Chinese
dove
It was added that theso exports ward Springer and H. B. Middle have the Kaletour Falls, five times ernment had not received any report will guarantee loans-United Press,kauff.
They recently discovered the
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