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Goodwill Gesture
.
Bucharest, Juno 12. Namanla and Turkey have decided to elevate their Lexa- tions to Embassies, it is nounced by a correspondent this morning in commenting on the Rumanian Foreign Minister's official visit to Turkey.
The Rumanian Government, it is declared, has already grant- ed agreement for the appoint- ment of the Turkish Minister to Bucharest as the first Turkish -Ambassador.la. Rumania.-.
Trans-Ocean,
Royalties' Tour
CROSS BORDER AGAIN
Quebec, June 12
The Royal train bringing Their Majesties from the triumpliant visit to the United States is expected to cross the border at noon Ġ.M.T.
Tuesday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Tientsin Blockade
FOREIGN WOMEN
AND
CHILDREN LEAVING
THE CONCESSIONS
Due to the Japanese threat to blockade the British Concession in Tientsin to-morrow, tension a mounting. Many foreign women and children are leaving the concessions.
Following the evacuation from the British Concession of Japanese officials and firms, the Municipal Council has prohibited the holding of political meetings..
A British transport arrived in Tientsin yesterday with foodstuffs.
Tlentsin, June 12. the new regimes in China, and she is Many foreign women and children prepared for the worst conilngency are 'evacuating the foreign con-in this connection, the spokesman of cessions here in view of the imminent the China Affairs Board declared to- Japanese blockade.
In the meantime Japanese shipping concerns have notified foreign con- signees to remove their cargoes from Japanese godowns.-United. Press.
Foodstuffs Arrive
day.
Originally the settlements or con- cessions in China came Into being due to the unstable conditions pre- vailing in Chino, the spokesman sald. Now that a new order has
Threat To British Envoy
Shanghal, June 12. Threats against the life of the Bri- tish Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, have resulted in the Municipal Police taicing extraordinary precau- tlons.
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June 13, 1939.
Fatshan Still
Held
The China Navigation Com- pany's river steamer Faishan, which was held in Canton last week after her trip from Hong- kong, has not yet returned to Hongkong. An official of the sempany made this statement yesterday in correction of a from tho. report
Canton correspondent of the S. C. h. Post stating that the Fatalia, minus passengers and freight, had been permitted to mail for Itongkong last Thursday.
The company In Hongkong has received no direct explana- tion of the Japanese agilon and has no idea when the Fatshan will be allowed to return.
POLISH- GERMAN RELATIONS
Warsaw, June 12.
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at Danzig has lodged a protest with the Senate of the Free City over an incident in which a Polish Customs official was alleged to have been kidnapped from Danzig by Nazi agents, "taken for a ride," "benten up," and left unconscious.
Several motorised units of the German
my unarmed but in uniform, arrived in Danzig during the week-end to attend the celebrations of the local Storm Troop organisa- tlon-Reuter Bulletin.
Five foreign detectives remained offices to-day, completely been, they should essen-
established under In the Ambassador's
while the lifts In the building were the new regimes,
Chinese constables. Tientsin, June 12,
by tiaily be retroceded to Chinn, the guarded The Japanese authorities summon-spokesman continued.
detectives and Seaforth Policemen, ed the representatives of Japanese concerns to a conference at 10 o'clock theretted that the British su-ighlanders guard his residence and
have permitted scrutinise all visitors. this morning and sought the latter's subversive elements to continue des When the Ambassador left the close co-operation in carrying out the tructive manoeuvres with a view to office for his home, tro detectives
ndependent netion."
the peace an
and order in wearing bullet-proof vests and with Following evacuation of the British the
area, or to disturb the drawn pistols sat in the Anibassador's Concession by Japanese offices and new
operations in China, car, which was preceded by a motor concerns, the Municipal Council with the foreim-controlled areas as cycle and a pollee car. Three de- clad and with With the tour now drawing to a posted the proclamation prohibiting their bases for operations ever since tectives similarly
The Ambassador refused to reveal clese, the liner Empress of Britain, political meetings and organisation the outbreak of the Chinese Incident. drawn pistols followed the car. which is taking Their Mujestes back
of secret societies throughout the city. Attempts to hamper construction of
what sources new order in China should be re- the nature of the threats and from they came but it is to England, left for Halifax,__Nova A British transport arrived here garded as hostile
acts not only admitted that threats have been made Scotia, where they embark on Thurs-rom Shanghal this morning and against Japan but also against China, and that no letter has been received. day night... Lord and Lady Tweeds-loaded flour, vegetables and other the spokesman continued, Japan, who He appeared to be in very high muir, who will bid Their Majcstles | foodstuffs at the wharf in the Con-is doing her utmost for the construc- { spielts when he saw a correspondent been arrested by the Danzig police, forwell, will make brief stops at a
tion of a now order in the Orient, before leaving dozen Canadian towns in the next
considers it as an urgent necessity to Hotel to which he was accompanied party at the Cathay four days.--Reuter,
correct hostile acts against the pro- by a police motor cycle and car with posed construction,
armed detectives, who walted out- side while the Ambassador dined. The Ambassador denied that cautions have-been
ave-been taken because he was once fired on recently, and he also said that he • had not heard aboul his food being bought under police supervision and tasted owing to fear of poisoning. He smilingly added, "I will have to ask the cook about the Settlement and Concession in that."United Press. thorities would extend sympathetic co-operation for the construction of a new order.
Arrive At St. John's
Touse Point, June. 12. After a brief service hall at Del- son, Quebec, the train continued to St. John's, Quebec, where a crowd of 20,000 were waiting to welcome Their Majesties-Reuter,
"A Masterstroke"
Washington, June 11. Diplomalle observers are of the opinion that the most concentrated effect of the British Sovereigns' visit the demonstration to ⚫ would be
Totalitarians and domestic critics that President Roosevelt's foreign policles are in close collaboration with the Democracles, which is said to be a strong basis for popular approval.
While some circles are inclined to disparage the political effects, since the King is politically powerless and of pacts or there are no questions agreements Involved, the New Deal supporters maintain that the unpre- cedented popularity, of the Sovereigns required in the United States showed to the whole world that the millions of Americans who had a glimpse of the Sovereigns have the keenest in- terests in the Royal couple, and say that the visit contributed greatly to Anglo-American relations, the effects
cession,
British defence forces, reirforced by the Municipal Council police, have Instituted emergency policing men- sures along the Concessun boundary. -Domel.
It
Wild Rumours Alarm
Tientsin, June 12.
is disclosed that the British authorities have handed over to the Bahorses have linne Chinese
rorists.
The situation is very tense owing to the circulation of the wildest rumours regarding Japanese United States blockade. Consul-General, Mr. Caldwell, stated
but the
Forcignors Allowed To Stay
He understood that the new re- gimes in China would not attempt to
expel all foreigners from the Settle ments or Concessions In China. He expressed the belief that the pro- blems would naturally be settled if
Declaring that the bases for man
to a correspondent that he had been oeuvres to disturb peace and order given the fullest assurances, that food and impede economic construction, the Settle- will come into the Concessions. He situated as they are in said that at present approximately ments or Concessions, must be eradi- 450 American citizens were within catet "thoroughly."
The
spokesman added that the the Anglo-French areas.
Records of the British Consulate recent British attitude was "extreme- show that approximately 700 British ly regrettable for the sake of Great subjects live within the areas, ex- Britain."--Domei. clusive of 1,000 British Servicemen and their familles,
Japanese sources claim that the impending Isolation is aimed at causing Britons the maximum of lo- convenience.---United Press.
Virtual Blockade
Tientsin, June 12. The Japanese authorities, it is of which in times of stress are in- understood, have decided to search calculable when added to the long and examine all persons crossing the standing-basis-of-a-community--of borders of the foreign areas efter language, ideas and institutions, as June 14, except those on official duty well as of race and frequent
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according to a local a Japanese re identity of interests.
port.
It is stated that Japanese nationals Meanwhile, observers state that the visit dissolved the last remnants will be requested not to visit the Bri- of the more popular antipathy toward 1ish and French Concessions except the King and Queen resulting from for unavoidable business.
The searches and examinations will the wide and long-standing popu-
be much more strict than last year. Jarity of Edward:
-Reuter.
Statement Promised
Tientsin, June 12.
Britain-Japan
Publicity Campaign In Shanghai
con-
Customs Officer Held
Danzig, June 11, A Pollsh Customs inspector has
to an official statement
which saya according thnt the Inspector, Lipingki, on Friday night was pre- tending to be a former German re- serve officer and attempted to elicit utterances from storm treasonable pro-
troopers during a sporting match;
Mr. Strang At Diplomatic Conferences
Conferences
He further made insidious attempts
to take two storm troopers by car across the frontler,
indulged in insults of the Fuehrer When the attempts falled, Lipingki and violence against the storm troop- ers, who resisted and informed the police.
Lipingki will be tried for these offences, as well as for infringement
passport
of
Occan.
regulations-Trans-
Polish Attitude
Warsaw, June 12. The elimination of the anti-Polish German element in the frontier dis- trict is the subject of a resolution
by the
Polish Western
London, June 12. passed were held at the Federation at its congress in this Foreign Office and No. 10 Downing city.
It is declared in the resolution that Street this morning.
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Mr. Strang went to the Foreign the position of Poles in this district Office early in the morning for is Intolerable, but that of the Ger- final discussions with Lord Halifax. mans is more than privileged. This unbalanced situation must be radical- M. Ivan Malsky, Soviet Ambassa- dor, saw the Foreign Minister for any rectified, it is stated, and a sys-DX004 The Immortals. Concert Overture hour.
tem of action recommended that will DX809-Coppelia Ballet Lord Halifax saw Mr. Chamberlain curb the political and economic ex-DX800-Schubert in Vienna pansion of the German minority in DX881-Waltzing in Vienna at No. 10 Downing Street.Reuter Poland,
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“Australian View
Canberra, June 12.
time were ass, but, according |
Shanghal, June 12. The anti-British campaign
The speakers emphasised that ducted by Japanese-controlled-Chin-
Eastern Prussia-belongs-to the Polish. ese newspapers has not lessened its
"living room," and it was advocated directed intensity despite the British Consul-
that Polish expansion be General's protest of June 10 demand- "I welcome Mr. Neville Chamber-into this originally Polish district. ing inter alla, the suppression on the tain's statement that if Germany is
Masurian in East Prussia are of the
blood as
in Masurians ready to negotiate in a peaceful spirit same
Poland, anti-British propaganda.
has closed Commenting on the recent Anglo-there will be a ready response from it is
East Prussia to Incidents Japanese Britain, declared the Premier,
the
Mr.
this Japanese
to the speakers,
resistance we are
by repeated Polish owned Sin Shun Pao urges the Chin-R. G. Menzies, to-day. "If ese to fight the British "with the to return to more peaceful days and be overcome spirit of the May 30 incident", which an era of trade and financial stabul- claims to East Prussin and by or- led to anti-British movement ty am firmly of the opinion that gantsed and constant pressure of the It must be done by way of the con- entire Polish population against the throughout China. Reuter.
ference table."
northern frontier.-Trana-Occun, The Premier emphasised that the anamolies existing in the relation-
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To Prevent Incidents
Shanghat, June 12
The King and Queen have won a personal triumph by achieving an affectionate popularity and wiping out the Ingering wish of many
A Japanese Army spokesman pro- Americans that "Wally and Edward"
mised a most important statement! should be on the throne.
that this is n They Mate
concerning the concession's blockade
It is understood that the Japanese ships between the great nations could striking triumph than Their Majes- 10-day or to-morrow and hinted that
everybody, irrespective of their na Naval authorities are contemplating not be adjusted or a sense of griev- ties' graciousness and personal up-verlity, will be blocked in the Con-making definite proposals to the Bri-ance which some nations are nursing [removed by th resort to force.- peal, when it is recalled that Edward
Reuter. for many years had the most favour cessions. Newsman are applying for tish authorities with a view to pre- able press reaction while the King special passes at the Japanese Con- venting recurrence of untoward In-
cidents. and Queen were literally unheard of sulate.-United Press.
more
in America before Edward's abdica-100 tion.-United Press.
London Roady
Informed quarters indiente that In view of the recent series of incidents in Shanghai, the Japanese naval authorities will ask foreigners
Blame On Britain.
Tokyo, June 12. Local Japanese newspapers In- London, June 11. cluding the Asahi Shimbun and the to respect Japanese military opera- Yomiuri Shimbun to-day published tons and strategical necessities, and to reconsider their attitude.-Domel. vigorous comments in their weekly reviews of the Far Eastern situation. Referring to Kulangsu, the British
to Tientsin, Concession
the Inter- national Settlement in Shanghai, and officers at Kalgan
The reception given to the King and Queen in Washington and New York has set London The problem of how to out-demonstrate the United States when Their Majesties return on June 22,
welcome
In
nter- REGISTRY WEDDINGS
Roosevelt's Warning
French Alarm No Weakness In
Amazing Espionage Plans Disclosed
the detention on these papers de
of British military Six weddings took place at the in chateau at Vieux-Conde, rented by
the
can
Desire For Peace
the two
can exist
West Point, NY, June 12, Mr. Franklin Roosevelt addressed the United States Military Academy Paris, June 12. graduates, stressing the value of the but Documents allegedly concerned military expansion programme, with national defence were seized at expressing hopes for pesce, The newspapers, while generally
Mentioning in this connection the devoting much space to the American
Registry yesterday. the Deputy a beautiful 20-year-old Spanish giri, visit of British Royalty, Mr. Roose- reaction to Royalty, concentrate on clare that all these events combing Registrar of Marriages, Mr. D. J. where n 60-foot tunnel leading under velt said, "Recently we have had whooping up British sentiment with to demonstrate Britain's "defensive Gould, offelating ni cach The the Franco-Belgian frontier was dis- the pleasure of a visit from King the suggestion that various cere resistance" against Japan.
following were the couples:
soyered.
George VI as a courteous recogni monies should be held to
and, goodwill tion of the cordiality Calling attention to the seriousness Their Majesties on their return.
Tientala and Kulangsu situa- of
Mr. Un
It is stated that the Spanish girl, which prevails between Wing-chung, Chinese These include the possibility of ations, these papers point out that the Maritime Customs official, formerly together with an Italian girl and a great nations. Its significance lies in
all three of the fact that friendship national thanksgiving service at St. British attitude to ignore the new working at the Samshul office, and French garage owner, Paul's Cathedral .or Westminster situations may have the "negative Miss Wan D1-ling (Mimi), daughter whom went about in a luxurious between the two countries since both To achieve this Abbey to mark the safe return, with significance of protecting the in- of Mr. 11. C. Wan, who is a well-American car, have been detained are without fear.
are similar services in churches all over (terests in China through the Settle-known shipping merchant in Manila.
alone The tunnel, just being completed, result strength is needed; strength the country, an immense programme ment and Concessions on the one The witnesses were Messrs, Un of gala events in hotels, restaurants, hand and the "positive significance" Ching-wah and Chau Fan-cheong.
was atted with an electric lighting which comes not from arms
but from restraint, understanding track for a small electric railway: night clubs, with probable extension of making these areas the advance of drinking hours, and plans
and disciplined for bases for assisting the Chiang Kol-
Mr. Au Sik-cheung, merchant, to The police are investigating whether and co-operation, which in turn re crowds.
10 assemble at wayside shek regime. stations, level crossings and bridges
As for the protection of interests Road, Contral. The witnesses were poses of espionage as well as smug- Mr. Roosevelt said that the Unit- to cheer Their Majesties as the train in China, there sul seems to exist Messrs.
A Sik-hung and Fung ging information to Belgion col-ed States will seek peace by honour-
leagues. goes to London from Southampton room for negotiations, but with re- Chin-wan.
able pacific conduct in international United PreES.
gard to the Intter significance of na- Mr. Fan Joo-lam, shipping clerk, It in alleged that an elaborate relations, but that a desire for peace alstance to the Chiang regime, a to Miss Doreen Lo, of 15 King Kwong camera was found which the three must never be mistaken for weak- thorough-going settlement must be
be Street. The witnesses were Messrs. recognise Reuter Special,
detained persons declare they do not noss-United Press. Aborigines Get New effected even by resorting to "strons S. O. Cheak and La Kwok-wai.
Deal
measures."
Miss Fung Yee-lau, of 284 Queen's the tunnel could be used for pur- of trained
If the campaign in China requires Mr. George Ip, clerk of the Fannis In attaining in objective the eman Manufacturing Co., to Miss Allco cipation of China from her colonial Kwok, reception clerk, who has been CANBERRA, Australia,
status, the privileged existence for residing at 18 Tai Shek Street. Tho “New Deal” programme for the ab- Imperialism in the Settlement and wllnesses were Mrs. Kwok Lo Chin~ origines of Australia bas boen Concession cannot be tolerated in the wan and Mr. A. M. H. Kwong. launched by the creation of a native longest run, these *papers assert--- affairs branch under the Ministry of Domel. the Interior. With a combined physl- cal and spiritual education, the bureau will endeavour to replace the philosophy, moral code and com munistic property sense which the natives, with the gradual encroach- ments of civilization, lost.
Japanese Statomont
Penny Fine For Profanity
Fortune Wrongly Read
CLEVELAND, O, Mr. Lie Hak-foo, merchant, to Mise
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"cuss-word. An anti-profanity club making that prediction to him, Merylo Mr. Woo Chu-wing, merchant, to Installed boxes in the college a two arrested Dolores Roose, 37, - and Japan is determined to effect set- Miar. Hb Wal-ying. The witnesses smoking rooms and decreed that a charged her with telling fortuner. lement of the Saltlement and Con- were Messrs. Leung Ping-hang and contribution was expected every time Merylo has been married 10 years
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