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FINAL EDITION
Court,
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1881 No. 15047
四拜禮 號八月六英港香
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1939.
日一卝月四
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Britain Sending Envoy To Moscow
BASIS
for TREATY
NOW ESTABLISHED
LONDON, June 7.
"REUTER'S diplomatic correspondent H.K. CELEBRATES
learns that Mr. William Strang, head of the central department of the Foreign Office, will be Britain's special envoy to Moscow.
Mr. Strang has lately been to Warsaw on a private visit to the British Minister, and he is now returning home.
It is pointed out that Mr. Strang has been through all the developments in the negotiations with the Soviet Government, and therefore is particularly well qualified to be the bearer and interpreter of instructions to Sir William Seeds, which it is hoped, will lead to an early conclusion of a Franco-British-Soviet non-aggression pact.
RECIPROCAL GUARANTEES
It is learned in diplomatic quarters that the general basis of the formula, mutually satisfactory to the British, French and Russian governments, have already been established. This consists in their mutually guaranteeing each other's "vital interests" if threatened with aggres- .sion.
A separate declaration will make clear what each country considers its vital interests. Thus, the Soviet Government may declare that it considers the territorial integrity and political Independence of the Baltic States to be a vital question. A guarantee to these States would be evaded, and their objections to having a guarantee thrust upon them would be circumvented.
It is felt in official quarters that in any case the question of finding a formula which would dollars to the Telegraph on June 5,
WILL the reader who
sent Ave
please send his address, as the cause
reconcile all conflicting view-for which the money was subscribed points should not present any no longer exists. great difficulty now that the Itussian stipulation_of_full_re- ciprocity is agreed upon.
Mr. Strang will probably leave London by air on Friday and
KING'S BIRTHDAY
THE KING
-PREMIER--REVIEWS SITUATION
will rench Moscow on Saturday Britain
or Sunday.
It is believed therefore, that) there is a reasonable prospect of n full agreement being reached next week.-Reuter,
BRITAIN AGREES
Britain Ready To Meet
TO-DAY is the official birthday of His Majesty the King.
Celebrations in Hongkong are of the usual character.
At eight o'clock this morning, all warships and severnl liners in harbour were dressed over- all.
Governor, His Excellency the reviewed the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force' units at
Valleys, and this afternoon over A thousand fucks will arrive nt Government House for a Garden Party.
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LONDON, June 7-The Archbishop of Canterbury gave
an address at the Thetis memorial service in St. Martin's-in- the-Fields church to-day, at which Admiral Plunkett repre- sented the King.
Lord Stanhope and Lord Chatfleld who attended the service.
Captain Oram, with his wife, attended the Portsmouth ser- vice.
Another survivor of the sub- marine disaster, Leading Stoker Arnold attended the Theils ser- vice.
There were many distressing at the services at the
scenes
naval poris,
A memorial service was helt at Simonstown, near Capetown, attended by officers and men of The Africa slation, and number of civilians. A collection was taken in aid of the fund for the victims' dependents,--Reuter.
were among others
NEWSMEN GAOLED?
Sensational Report From Chungking
SHANGHAI, June 8. IF REPORTS published in the "Sinwenjao Pao" to-day are true, two "United Press" corres- pondents in China have run foul
THREAT TO of the Chinese authorities.
TIENTSIN
BRITISH CRUISER FIRES AT PLANE
--
Japanese Allege Swatow Shelling
THE ALLEGATION that a British cruiser brought its anti-aircraft guns into action against a Japanese commercial plane is contain- ed in a "Domei" 'message received this morning.
The identity of the British warship is un- nationality was confirmed, according to
known
The
the pilot of the plane, by the large ensign painted on the ship's deck.
The plane involved in the alleged incident was a Douglas monoplane owned by the Japan Aviation Company.
position.
gers from Formosa to either Canton
The plano Was flying at an allitude of approximately 7,500 feet when the warship commenced Bring.
According to a Trans-Ocean"
According to the report the message, the Chinese
newspaper incident occurred at sea in lati- announces that George K. T. Wang,
tude of the "United Press," has been sen-
22.90 north, longitude An interesting fact is that oMeers,
tenced to Ove
years Imprisonment | 114.38 east. aboard
TIENTSIN, June 8. crew and passengers
for circulating military secrets. It is It has not been revealed what the Canadian Paellie liner Empress of IT IS UNDERSTOOD that as stated that he was tried after being Japanese plane was doing in that Canada, now in port, are to-day the result of Wednesday morn-searched by the nuthorities.
although, presumably, it celebrating Ills Majesty's birthday ing's conference, the representa correspondent in Chungking, who re-
Robert Martin, ace "United Press" was engaged on a fight with passen- week. This is due to the fact that tives of the Japanese authorities cently, despatched vivid accounts of or Amoy. Canada officially observed Whe, concerned agreed to proceed with the Japanese air mids on the Chinese Birthday last week.
their "original policy" in dealing war capital, is said to have been with the situation created by military tribunal for publishing an
sharply warned by the
Chinese the British communication article in Hongkong on the unti- The ceremonial review of the regarding the disposal of Chinese aircraft facilities in Chungking, in Royal Navy, Army and "Royal Air
"criminals arrested in the which he revealed the number of Force at Happy Valley this morning|
guns which hail, been set up around by His Excellency the Governor, was British Concession."
the city The Japanese authorities under- marred by inclement weather.
The Chinese military authorities In spite of conditions, thousands stand that the British communication gathered to witness the spectacle and on Tuesday was tantamount to virtual are now taking serious views of the type of report sent out by foreign the pro
carried out rejection of the Japanese requests correspondents from Chungking, and proceedings were
for without a hitch.
the transfer of the assassins of report says that Shu Taung-size, Approximately 2,500 officers
and Mr. Cheng Iisi-keng, for
former Chinese Chinese correspondent of the ameini men took part the parade, which customs superintendent at Tientsin Soviet Tass Agency, has been con- was held at the Racecourse, under and chief of the Tientsin branch of victed of high treason and con- the command of Ills Excellency the the Federal Reserve
demned Bank.
to death. General Officer Commanding the They point out that the persons In addition the Military tribunal Troops in China, Major-General A. E. whom the British authorities decided has increases pross censorship for Grasett.
_to_extradite, were not directly con- the duration of the war, and from wcted with the Japanese requests, now on the censorship of news will As the British authorities have be carried on in the central bureau
co of the Chinese Government. allegedly operation with the Japanese Lat Betuling the local situation. the Japanese authorities
All U.S.S.R. Suggestions
und
The Review was scheduled to start ata.m. but long before that time large crowds were at the Valley. The first enclosure had been reserved for special guests and contained many prominent European and Chinese re- sidents and Consular officials. En- closure "B" was kept for officers of the Services, their families friends, while "D" and "E" were for N.C.Os. and lower ranks respectively, LONDON, June 7. "During the course of the negotia-withs their familles. Provision also MR. CHAMBERLAIN to-day tions preceding the signature of the
Anglo-ItaBan
agreement, the pose had been made for Boy Scouts, Girl told the House of Commons that sibilly was made of war material son schools. The general public had
Guides and children from the Garri Britain and France are ready to being sold or given away after the enclosure "C" sel spart. give Russia full military support end of the Civil War.
પુ
Japanese Permits in the event of war or in an act "It was not against this eventuality
For All Ships
pean power.
Government
on troops
been
inte
failed to <ffect
to be contemplating "Independent
measures".Domei.
Malaya's Gifts
the
Britain Takes Serious View Blames Japan For Tinkler Incident
Mr. Malcolm MacDonald's statement LONDON, June 7.-Cheers greeted in the House of Commons to-day that Ambulances On Duty
free gifts from Malaya towards the
LONDON, June 7. cost of Empire defence during Majesty's Goverment
AN OFFICIAL British spokes- past 20 years amounted to more than of aggression which would in- especially desired to guard.
The units taking part moved In- volve her in war with any Euro- formation available shows that the their places half an hour before the £7.250,000, in addition to expediture man to-day blamed the killing LONDON, June 7.
main objective of His Majesty's Review, extending for about a quar- borne by the Malayan Government of Mr. R. M. Tinkler in Shanghai
forces, including H. M. achieved ter of a mile down the middle of the for local
which un troubles which have been peninsula, had forces In the THE GOVERNMENT recog- The agreement will not be through the withdrawal of the Italian racecourse. Ambulance
tents
"deliberately fomented" by the amounted to £15,000,000,-Reuter. and niscs the necessity for ships sail-confined to actual attack
been erected behind the lines
Japanese, ing for inland water ports from Russian territory.
Although no official reports have stretcher bearers and mobile bulances were prepared for emer- LONDON, June 7.-Sir B. H. Bour- Shanghai to carry Japanese mili- Mr. Chamberlain intimated
suid the British geneles, but fortunately their services difon, the Governor of Nigerin, has been received, he tary permits, Mr. R. A. Butler that an attack through the Bal-
were not required.
been appointed Governor-General of Government is taking a serious view A quarter of an
hour before 8 informed the House of Commons tic States would bring the agree-
Sir of the incident because the killing o'clock, a general salute
the Sudan in succession to was given, to-day, in the course of a writtenment into effect. This would
Stewart Symes, who is retiring at will result in a situation the dangers PLEASE Turn To Pago 4. the end of the year-Reuter,
of which "we have pointed out pre- reply to Sir John. Wardlaw-sidestep the reluctance of the Baltic
vlously on several occasions." States to accept n guarantee against Milne..
"We hope the Japanese also are Mr. Butler stated that a notification nggression,
taking a serious view," he added. United Press.
had been received at the instance of "A general agreement" is the mala Uhe so-called Government of Nonking object to be obtained, the Premier that owners of vessels wishing to said.
from Spain. Taking all circumstances into Govern- account. His Majesty's ment does not propose to make any representation to the Italian Government unless the situation should be materially altered by any new development."
Asked whether it was a fact that nil Italian war materials not being withdrawn from Spain-forthwith constitutes a breach of the Anglo- Italian agreement, Mr. Chamberjaln
There has been no
clear for nine specified places afte In an obvious reference to aid for replied "I think one must accept that June 1 must first obtain a certificate the, Baltic States, he said: "There Interpretation. from competent Japanese authorities, are difficulties to be solved in the breach of the agreement"
Sir Robert Craigle had been cases of States which do not wish to
•Instructed to trie
up
They
receive guarantees because the matter rec
compromise their Japanese Government that believe it would with the immediate instructions should be sent neutrality. to the appropriate authorities to re- frain from the insistence on military permits, the necessity of which is not recognised as Justinable by Government.--Reuter.
Principla Rejected
the
ment
"Misleading House"
the "Labour member, Mr. Arthur
.!
um-
FIVE BARONS CREATED IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Five new
Sir
LONDON, June 7.
the
Briton Slapped
·
The Japanese machine flew over the worship whleb, the "Dome!" report states, fired over tea rounds of anti-aircraft shrapnel. - Although the plane was unhit several of the shells exploded only 300 feet away.
A report of the alleged incident was made by Mr. Kuroki, the pilot of the plane, when he landed at Tal- hoku, capital of Formosa,
LATEST
H.K. Honours Recipients
and received at the time of going to
Professor
According to a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued this morning. press, the King's Birthday honours list Includes two Hongkong recipients. Kennelm Hutchinson Digby, M., D.S., F.R.C.B., L.R.C.P., has received the Order of the British Em- pire (civil division), and Captain Jose Simao Rodrigues is made an Q.B.E. (military division).
Chinese Guerillas Enter Canton
CHUNGKING, June 7-A Chinese despatch from Yingich claims that Chinese troops on the night of May 24 ralded the northern outskirts of Canton, attacking the Japanese gen- darmerie headquarters in Shuntsing Street.
Another detachment, it is claimed, reached Slulia. Road, and killed a Chinese named Taeng Min, said to be asslutant chief of the detective section LONDON, June 7-in reply to a of the Pence Maintenance Commis- question put in the House of Com-slon,
mons to-day by Mr. F. J. Bellenger,
The report added that the Chinese
Mr. Butler made a statement retroops withdrew at dawn-Reuter.
Another Briton Dead In Pootung
THE BIRTHDAY Honours List contains a large number of
garding the incident in the Hongkew Mr. Chamberlain was accused by rewards for political and public services, though there are no general hospital on April 24 in which Mr."A. D." Samson, British Assistant "It is impossible to impose quar- Greenwood, of "definitely misleading, particularly striking awards.
Commissioner of the Municipal Po- antees on States who do not desire the House" when he previously stated
Anglo-llee, was slapped in the face by a The 1st starts off with the promo- deputy chairman of the Anglo-Italian agreement tion of the Duke of Kent to be a Iranian Oil Company.
Japanese navy pion. them, but I hope that means will be that found to adjust auch points."
covered the withdrawal of both men Rear-Admiral, a Major-General, and
Mr. Butler said that the British Britain, Mr. Chamberlain said, is and materials from Spain.
Mr. Edward Wilshaw, chairman of Consul-General had addressed a pro- now "prepared to conclude an agree
Cable and Wireless, has been ap Mr. Chamberlain defended him- Vice Air Marshal.
test to
colleague his Japanese on the basis of whole reelpro- | self."
barons comprise
against the assault on Mr. Samson, action and he understood similar "We wished to be certain, in mak-Arthur Brooke, the M.P.S, Sir Herbert pointed Knight Commander of St.
Two Companion honours are con-was
cipal Council, Mallon, warden of the East End] settlement of Toynbee Hall.
The cera, who for "various reasons, had Minister to Mr. H. J. Seymour,
to enter the hospital.
McAlister believed to be a native of M. Teheran has been made a Knight Mr. Butler replied that the reason Lancashier.
Mr. Michael Holt of the
LONDON, June 7-In order to en-city." able British subjects to proceed up
Italy And Spain
1
the
well-known
is true, and I think only fair to the Two new Privy Councillors are Italian Government, to make it clear Mr. James Gray Stuart and that at the time the negotiations were Ilerwald Ramsbotham, both Members proceeding mention was
Shanghai, Juk 6. Another British employce lías been found dead on the premises of the
not be taken to protect British off-pany: deceased man is Mr. Hector
mado by of Parliament and holding portfolios. {ender of St. Michael and St. for the protest was lo try to stop
the Italian Foreign Minister of the The most prominent of the flye
and
Regarding the sale of Itallan war pbssibility that some war material| new Baronets is Dr. Robert Hut British Embassy in Boghdad has been incidents ko thin from happening | vealed no traces of violence, but a
Representing a concession to sug-ing the Anglo-Italian agreement, that Cayzer and Captain Herbert Dixon. Michael and St. George. the Yangian, the British Government gestions made by the House, then the end of the war there would not together with Sir Henry Edwardferred, the recipients being Mr. G. P.was taken by the Shanghai Muni- has acquiesced in the requirement Premier also announced that an be a quantity of war material lett Lyons and Sir Frederick Marquis (of Gooch, the historian and Mr. James Mr. Bellenger asked if steps could China Printing and Finishing. Com- that they hold Japanese military official of the British Foreign Office In Spain under Italy's control. :: passes, it was stated in the House of would be sent to Moscow to assist
This has been achieved, but it ment stores of Low/vincial depart the British Commons to-day.
Ambassador there The British Government does not United Press. recognise in principle the JapanOLO right to restrict and control the
A preliminary examination has ro- and Sir movercats of Britons,
in the future. They did all Robert Craigle had been instructed to
created a Companion of the order.
they formal post mortem is being held this could to protect British Live-afternoon. may be either sold or given to the chlson, President of the Royal
Mr. Alan Lascelles, a member of Reuter. enter formal reservations. If the said "The main object of the ex-
College of Physicians.
Mr. McAllister was found slumped Sir N. S. Sandeman a
the royal secretariat, now with the
over a table in his office in the Poo- King in
has been created Canada,
མ Tho pleasure British Colesced in the change of notes in Annex 11 of the Spanish Government".
61 Knights
of shopping of granting
passes, and Mr.Anglo-Italich agreement was to en-
Commander of the Victorian Order, Mackintosh's Limited, has been fur- tung plant and did not regain con- Butler replieds Yes, because the sure against the possibility-regarding
Mr. Lloyd George asked: "Will the Among the 61 Knights-Bachelor, and a similar distinction has been ther enhanced by the installation of sciousness-United Press. situation on the Yangtse has not been which fears had been expressed- normal, and we have thought it that with the end of the Civil War Prime Conan
the best known are the famous controller of the royal
an air-conditioning plant. The tem perature of the store. Is pleasantly better to mequiesce in order to obtain the Spanish Government may be into the German and Italian heavy litterateur and caricaturist, Max comptroller of the royal household.
Colonel Dow Lamb, attached to the reduced and the humidity" lessoned. thoso, facilities, while making reser duced to afford buses where quan- guns which are planted on the Beerbohm, and; Mr. Stanley Aubrey,
ütles of war material may remain Straits of Gibraltar and which would chairman of Lloyds Committee, and Iraq army has been made a Com-The Innovation will doubtless be vations on the general question.-
under Italian military control,
PLEASE Turn To Pago 4, they also include Mr. William Fraser, mander of the Empire.--Reuter,
greatly appreciated by the public. Reuter.
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