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JAPAN: AND THE AXIS
Tokyo, May 21, The Kokumin Shimbun says that Importance attaches to the altitude of Premier Hanuma toward the alleged podar demand for imme
of tripartite diate conclusion milltary alliance between Japan, Germany and Italy.
The paper understands that the opinion la galning strength not only minong various patriotic societies including the Japan Youths' Corpa but also among influential oficinis, that the current China Incident is not a strife between Japan and China but a struggle for supremacy be tween Japan and Britain la the Far East.-Domet
JAPAN'S POLICY
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Tokyo, May 21.
A general review of the inter- - national situation, with special re- ferences to Japan's policy in the China Affair, was made by Premier Baron Kilchiro Hiramuma to-day at his seaalde villa at Kugenuma near Tokyo.
Monday,
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The following telegram was received on Thursday from Mr. Ney, Honorary Organiser, Cana- dlan Youth, Holel Vancouver, by J. E. the Governor:—"On occa- slon Empire Youth Sunday Canadian Youth send greetings Youth of Hongkong and British Far Eastern communities. Cele- bration on May 21 made memor- uble in Canada by present visit Their Majestien."
The Hon. Colonial Secretary replied on Saturday: "On behalf of Youth of Hongkong Governor directs me heartly reciprocate your greetings occasion Empire Youth Sunday."
BALDWIN APPROVES POLICY
London, May 20. Lord Baldwin, speaking at Wor- ester, declared that he was in the mort perfect agreement with the Government's polley.
Important Talks By Halifax In Paris-
Lord Halifax,, British Foreign Minister, has had his first talks in Paris with M. Daladier, the French Prime Minister, and M. Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, on the hitch in the Anglo- Soviet negotiations and how best to incorporate the Soviet in a three-Power alliance.
M. Maisky, the Soviet Ambassador to Britain, who is also representing Russia at the League of Nations Counell meeting, had an interview with M. Daladfer the same day and reports indlente that the views of all the parties may be reduced to a common factor at further meetings at Geneva.
From London there are hints that Mr. Chamberlain is prepared to give way to the Soviet's claims for a full milltary pact. The desirability of an understanding with Russia was the subject of several speakers' remarks in the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons:on Friday.
Moscow sources state that no algnificance is attached to M. Potemkin's replacement at Geneva by M. Maisky,
While the Franco-Turkish agreement is almost ready for signature, the Anglo-Turkish agreement is now stated by 'circles in England to contain the condition that Russia must also.. conclude a similar agreement with Britain.
Paris, May 20, Lord Halifax, M. Daladier and M..
three Bonnet conferred for nearly hours at the War Offee this evening He said: This country is prepar- and discussed the whole international who is situation.. Premier anuma stressed thated to reason with anyone Japan's national policies are based reasonable, She is equally prepared
anyone who bullies on justice and morality, and alm alto resist
It is stated that the talks revealed
his complete harmony in the British and contributing towards the construe-neighbour. Apart from those who French viewpoints, and they will be are called deviters of the Fascist continued at Geneva by Lord Halifax tion of a new order in-the-world
and Nazi ideologies, nobody in the
of opportunity of consulung M. Maisky. world wants war. if the cadera of and M. Bonnet, who will have the Fascism and Nazism decide to apply
M.. Malsky visited M. Daladier this force, they will be met by the dis-afternoon en route to Geneva and approbation of every other country was seen off at 9.35 by BT. Bonnet in the world. That is weight und Sir Erle Phipps, the British Am- which nobody can stand up against.bassador. Napoleon could not do it, and where) The impression here is, that while Napoleon failed no one is going to conversations with M. Daladier and succeed. For a man of remarkable M. Bonnet have been very satisfac- ability ke Her Hitler to make a tory, it is unlikely that any definite political blunder of that kind Is al-Angio-Russian agreement will be must incredible."
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The League of Nations has falled to deal effectively with International disputes which have arisen chiefly because the League of Nations has turned into an organ to assert the selish interests of those Powers whose policies are not based Justice, pron Hanuma charged,
If the present situation is allowed to take its own course, the conditions prevailing in the world will inevitably lead to another world war, although
Lord Baldwin said he felt far Russian circles here
express the the statesmen and peoples throughout
he ever had hope that an agreement will be the world abhor such a catastrophe.nore confident thor
felt that in the long run, and per- frenched in the near future. Stating that the destructive powerhaps in the short run, the ordinary Reuter. in modern warfare whleh utilizes all people of the world. not excluding BALTIC STATES EXCLUDED scientific appliances in extremely those of Italy und Gerinamy, would horrible, Baron Hiranuma declared win-Reuter
to co- that Japan was prepared operate with other nations to prevent
a war..
of
reached for some days.
Paris. May 20.
and
It has been authoritatively stated that as a result of information con-
eyed to the French Premier Foreign Minister by Lord Halifax, there is a strong possibility of
tri-
excluding
Kulangsu Settlement Announced
Tokyo, May 20.
It has been learned that the Ju- panese Foreign Minister to-day - formed the Japanese Cabinet that the Kulangsu incident will be amicably settled through the withdrawal of all bluejackets from the international settlement.-United Press.
TOKYO CRITICISM -
Tokyo, May 21. A vigorous warning against the fresh case of alleged triple interven- lion in Japan's action is contained in the Kokunin Shimbun's editorial comments on the Kulangsu situation arising from the landing of British, American and French marines.
on
May 22, 1939.
Patrols Clash On Border
Harbin, May 21. The Manchukuo Government Saturday lodged a strong protest with the Soviet Govern- ment through, the Soviet Consul- General al Harbin with regard to a fresh ease of illekal attack on Manchukuo patrols by Soviet troops, It was authoritatively re- vealed.
Advices from the frontier out- posta indicate that the Soviet frontier guarde mado a wanton attack on tho Japanese And Manchukuo patrols near Tang- pichen to the south of Mishan on Friday morning.
One of the Japanese woundedBonici,
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China's Appeal To Geneva
Chungking. May 20. Collective action by the Powers against Japanese aggression in Chipa and severance of financial and trade relations with Japan was urged by Dr. Wang Churig-hul. Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued to-day in connection with the meet- ing of the League's Execulve Coun- cil on May 22.
Dr. Wang declared that the Far Eastern erisis has serious effects upon the other parts of the world und success or failure of China's resis- tance will greatly affect the status
of the Powers in the Eastern Hemi- sphere. He urged the Executive Council of the League of Nations not Count of to overlook this.
In resisting Japanese aggression
China, Dr. Wang added, is striving her best to maintain the principles upon which the safety of the peace- loving countries is based. For the sake of international justice the mem- ber states of the League
lictatorship versus democracy. Baron arrived in London yesterday from Power pact being concluded short the exploitation of Western Powers.lity
of
and
ly,
have the
obligation and responsibility to adopt measures for collectively co- sanctions and retaliation as forcing provided in Article 16 of the Lengue Covenant in accordance with the League's resolutions passed on Sep- 20, tember 30, 1938 and January 1939.
While expressing China's hearty thanks to the Powers for their sym- concern as well as for the The paper declares that two years pathetic nid extended to China, Dr. AMERICAN INTEREST
of Sino-Japanese hostilities have dis- closed the real aspects of China China has fought alone for the sonc
Wang reminded the warld that after Mr. R. S. Hudson, Secretary of the Department for Overseas Frade
duced to semi-colonial status under Referring
of international treatles-for 10 the question
Charging the Western Powers with twenty-two months, the proper nid to
time
is the adoption of the Ballic Hiramma said that democracy would New York.
He said he had useful talks with United Press.
States selfish purposes. the paper declares her at this
to try to collective action by the Powers and gain strength where the evils
that the Powers refusal Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, Dictatorship became extreme,
RUMANIA AND POLAND understand Japan's position and severance of financial and trade re- well as with Guvernment officials, vice versa. thus the two following
rights lations with Japan. stubborn insistence on their London, May 20. each
and Everywhere; said Mr. Hudson, he revolutions
It is understood that Mr. Cham-and interests have closed the door to counter-revolutions succceding each found the greatest interest in the other in an endless vicious circle. European situation and especially in Lerlain has decided to consult with diplomalle negotiations for solution Britain's state of preparedness. Rumania and Poland immediately of the questions of Settlements and "While it is Japan's great mission
"There is no doubt in my mind regarding the advisability of an al-Concesso
Kolumi Shimbun asserts that to make other Powers follow the that what is regarded as the Ormerliance with Russia.
existence of these nable spirit of peace on justice and line we have taken lately In our The Premier hopes to have sum-continued morality, such Powers which impair
polley and especially in our cient information to enable Britain "anachronistic" institutions becomes to the peace must be restrained. By co-meceylance, in time of peace, of come to mormonal decirles at the an absolute impediment" operating with those Powers who pulsory service, has greatly impress-weekly meeting of the Cabinet next construction of a new order in Eas
Asia which Japan regards as her the same aspirations withed public opinion in the United Wednesday. Japan, Japan is determined to can States," he said-British Wireless, Diplomatic circles report that great objective to attain, as well as struct lasting peace in the world. In
Bumanla favours Russion participa-to the emancipation of China from order to attain this objective, It is
on in the peace front, while Poland her semi-colonial status. Domci. necessary to modify the status que in
has modified her opposition.-United the world to some extent," Buron
Press. Hirunuma concluded.--Dumei.
share
other
and
FIVE POINT PACT
Tokyo, May 21. The Asahi Shimbun, quoting in- formation reaching reliable sources in Tokyo, declares that the Italo- German politient and milliary agree- ment which will formally be signed
·
at Berlin on Monday, consists of ye articles.
New Free Port For Lithuania
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Dr. Wang meanwhile hoped that the League's Executive Council will remember its resolution passed on. September 30, 1938, outlawing the air bombing of civilians and will also take note of the fact that since the beginning of the Sino-Japanese hos tilities, Japan, fer the purpose of alr rails terrorism, has been staging on open elties and slaughtering in- nocent Chinese civilians, including women and children, in disregard of moral principles.
However, such ruthless actions will only strengthen the Chinese deter- mailon to resist, Dr. Wong emphasiz-
Polish Border Situation Is Tense
Danzig, May 21.
Amoy, May 21. London, May 20. It has been authoritatively revealed.-Central Newar
the Kulangau Municipal It is indicated to-night that Bri-ed that
Council hus requested the Japanese tain is abandoning all opposition to
authorities that the Municipal Coun- Russia's basic proposats.
Reliable circles predict that Mr, el Police accompany Japanese Chamberlain, at next Wednesday's searching for culprits falling which Cabinet meeting. will approve either which the Japanese action will be Berlin, May 20, a full military alliance with the So-counter-acted by British, American
and French bluejackets," Following the signing of the Ger-viet or an Anglo-Russian alliance to man-Lithuanian Trade Treaty, it is run parallel with the existing
It is understood that this com- munication has aroused strong re White salient points include Jointficially announced that Germany Franco-Soviet pact-United Press. will create. a.new free port for
sentiment among the Japanese. military actions and the establish- Lithuanion two miles south of IMPORTANCE STRESSED
Meanwhile, the Municipal Coun- ment of a joint general staff, the Memel.
London, May 21. cil on Friday issued a praclamation A tense situation has developed usi paper understands that the new A special German-Lithuanian The discussions at Geneva uffer confirming that the British, American
a result of a German attacking the for the and French naval commanders, at Polish customs house at Kalthof, on agreement in
Committee will be established to dia- the last chance of saving
Shots cuss details of the new port. In ad-cause the co-operation for defence the request of their respective Con- the Enst Prussian frontier. dition. Lithuania will be granted two between France, Britain and Russia, suls, have landed bluejackets.
were fired at the building and the free port zones in Memel harbour declares the Observer's diplomatie The proclamation says that the Polish customs inspectors left the dis-
of the who adds that it was disembarkation
Powers'
advice trict on Police
whereupon correspondent, A communique states that aego-known in Lonrton, and last night's marines has been calculated to main- the crowd demolished the building. tiations leading to the signing of the conversations between Lord Halifax tain law and order and to assist the The Polish Commissioner at Dan- treaty, were conducted in so friendly and the French Ministers is under Municipal Council in restoring
the
zig sent the Vice Commissioner, Mr. a'spirit that a comprehensive perman- stood to have confirmed it, that the
eltuation to normal,
Perkowsky to investigate. He wan ent agreement was reached in a com- French Government shares the Rus- Urging that the citizens pursue refused police protection. While he paratively short time. The com-shin Government's belief that only their daily business as usual and to had left his cur to inspect the scene munique does not
the full alliance enn complete the de-co-operate with the Council, the pro- the crowd attacked the chauffeur, volume of Lithuania's trade, which fensive structure of the peace bloc, clamation assures that the Council who fired twice in the air and then Germany agreed to take but Reuter In both the Russian and the French will do its best to suppress all ac- two more shots, wounding one. Ger- understands that the gure is be argument this week's meeting at tions tending to prejudice peace and man-Reuter. tween 30 to 35 per cent. of the total Geneva is represented as criticul order. turnover.
Reuter.
enlculated to perfect the offensive and defensive alliance between Germany and Italy against the Anglo-French entente.
The paper asserts that the full text of the agreement will not be publish- ed even after the formal signing
although a joint statement hinting at the substance of the instrument will be issued.-Domei,
THREE MORE ALLIES
Berlin, May 20,
itself.
mention
M. J. Urbays, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, will, arrive here. from Kaunas to-morrow to sign the new treaty.-Reuter,
The extension of a German mill- tary alliance to embrace Japan and Spain and possibly Hungary this summer, is being prophesied by well Informed circles hero-United, Press:
CIANO IN BERLIN
Berlin, May 21. The Italian Foreign Minister, Count
ECONOMIC CONFERENCE Clano, arrived hete this forenoon at
Berlin, May 21 Anhalter station for signing of the The economic conference between Bonnet. Italo-German military alliance. He Germany and Rumania, supplement
MOSCOW SILENT
Moscow, May 20. No significance is attached in So- viot circles to the fact that M. Potem- kin is not going to Geneva for the M.
Concluding,
the
proclamation warns that stringent punishment will be meted out to those who violate the directions Domei. »
WARSAW VERSION
Warsaw, May 21. It is authoritatively Tearned that the Polish version says the chauffeur killed one Germun.-Reuter.
AMBASSADOR RETURNS
Berlin, May 20.
lulks with Lord Hailfax and Mr. Nelson Johnson The Polish. Ambassador, M. Lip-
The fact had never been announced
Returning
Yokohamu, May 21.
ski, has returned to his post in Ber- Iin after an absence of several weeks.
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NEWSPAPERS SUPPRESSED German Foreign Minister, Herr von
Danalg, May 20. Ribbentrop, on behalf of the Fachrer, 1830, was concluded here yesterday, kin enjoys no more policy-making
making arrangements for sill closer authority than M. Malaky.
relations between the two The silence of Soviet officials urid
Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, the Ameri- The Gazeta Gdanska, the only the German Ambassador to Rome, trade Herr von Mackensen, the Italian countries,
as well
as special pro- the Press, concerning Mr. Chamber can Ambassador to China, accom- Polish newspaper published here, has Ambassador to Berlin, Signor At-visions for trade between Rumunlu lain's statement in the House of panied by members of his family, been banned for three months, and merrung two lending Polish newspapers have the tollei, the chief of the German Air and
on, the Anglo-Russian arrived here on Saturday Reich protectorate of Commons
negotiations, is interpreted here as an
aboard the sa President Coolidge been banned for Ove months, Force, General Milch, representing Bohemia and Moravia..
Two Polish. rẻ Hous processions Field Marshal Goering, the State. is emphasised in Berlin that the Indication that the highest Soviet en route to China,
Mr. Johnson will proceed to Chung- which occur annually have been Secretary, Dr. Weiszaccktes and Ad-
| forbidden.Neuter, mital Raeder, as well as numerous results of the negotiations were en quarters are not yet ready to ad- lending personages of the State, tirely satisfactory and place future vance fresh counter proposals.
Meanwhile, well-informed circles king via Hongkong-Domel, economic relations between the two armed forces and Party..
believe that M. Malaky is instructed countries on a secure basis. Almost immediately after his ar- Details are to be examined by a rival at his hotel, Count Ciano drove mixed special commission which will to the monument of the German Un-be appointed In the next few days. known Soldier at Under den Linden Trans-Occan. where ho placed a wreath. He then called on the German Foreign Minis- ter, Herr von Ribbentrop, at the Foreign Omec. Shortly afterwards Herr von Ribbentrop returned tho visit. T
A luncheon was given by the Ger man Foreign Minister which was fol lowed by political consultations. To night the Fuchter will give a dinner to Count Clano at the old Chancellery buildingTrans-Ocesti.
to continuo at. Geneva, negotiations been holding up with Lord Halifax which, following | -Reuter. Lord Halifax's conversations in Paris, may lead to a compromise on the differences between the Soviet and Britain-Reuter,
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