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FINAL EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1581 A WOTл** WEDNESDAY, JUNE
No. 16033
14, 1939. 日七十月四
JAPAN HAS SOME NEW DEMANDS IN
IN TIENTSIN
Court Claim Is Described As Preposterous
THE contention that plaintiff abused the privilege of the Court by bringing a preposterous claim was made by Mr. M. W. Lo at the Summary Court this morning, when he appeared for Q. W. Sing, of 523 Nathan Road, who was sued by J. M. Gutierrez, of 242 Nathan Road, for $180- $80 paid for the hire of a car and $100 for damages suffer- ed through the breakdown of a car belonging to defendant.
Plaintiff, who was not legally re- presented and who described himself
as a publisher, told the Court that Russia Says
he hired a car from defendant on December 31 last at $00 a monui, The car broke down several times, and on January 25 while he was on his way to the Vehicular Ferry Wharf In Jordan Rond, the rim of the front off wheel coma off. He telephoned defendant usking him to come and re- pair the car. Defendant replied he was too busy, but after some delay he turned up with a mechanic, repaired the car and took it away.
on
The Baltic
States Must
Accept A Guarantee
MOSCOW, June 13.
The Pravda argues that the pre- servation of the neutrality of the
TOKYO, JUNE 14.
WHAT JAPAN WANTS IS BRITISH CO-OPERATION IN MAIN- TAINING PEÁCE AND ORDER IN NORTH CHINA, THE SPOKESMAN OF THE FOReign office declared IN THE PRESS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING.
Endorsing the Japanese Army's statement, the spokesman pointed out that it was now not merely the question of delivery of the suspected assassins by the British authorities.
Japan wants a future guarantee on the part of the British authorities. He said that it would become a very serious matter if of anti-Japanese the Concessions persisted in alleged countenancing
elements.
"ONLY SELF-DEFENCE”
Asked by a foreign correspondent as to whether Japan would uso force against the British and French Concessions, and whether Japan's action was based on the right of conquest, the spokesman said, "Japan is not asing force nor is she invoking the right of con. quest."
"Japan is invoking only the right of self-defence in an effort to safeguard the peace and order in North China," the spokesman added-Domci.
Now Evidence
Tokyo, June 14. Confirming the reports that the British Consul at Tientsin made proposals for settlement of the local situation last night, the spokesman that the of the Foreign Office said Brilish offer was handled and reject- authorities in jed by the Japanese
Tientsin.
He added that the British authorit-
Tokyo Decides On Strong Action
traffic, seven specifically-designated streets Including the International Dridge, Yamaguchi, Asahi, Fuyoo, Taian and Chungka! streets and the British Racecourse are barred by Japanese sentry posts,
Armod To The Teeth Armed to the operating with Japanese gendarmes
Shortly after the isolation was de-
Ominous Situation
Press Reactions To Blockade
come
over
four
com-
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Bankruptcy: Application For Annulment
AN APPLICATION for the annulment of an adjudica- tion order made in 1937 against Choa Po-aien, former com- pradore of the Banque Franco-Chinoise was made by Mr. L. R. Andrewcs, the Official Receiver, in the bankruptcy court this afternoon.
Mr. M. A. da Silva appeared for the debtor and a creditor Ho Pak-ching, the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo was for Tang Shiu-kin and Chung Tat-ching, Mr. P. Wynter. Blyth was for the Procurator of the Spanish Dominican Mission, and Mr. T. J. Prior appeared for the petitioner creditor Lay Kan- fat, the estate of Kwan King chung, and Lee Chon-shee.
Before opening his case, Mr. L. R. Andrewes asked that Lieut-Colonel H. L. Mutrow, who had been sup poenaed as a wliness be released un-
to light which were not available
"PEEPING TOM" IN KOWLOON
Peers Into Houses With Binoculars
A "peeping Tom" who was in LONDON, June 14. til next Friday as it would not be the habit of looking into the flats THE situation has be-possible to call him to give evidence on the opposite side of the road
to-day. This request was allowed. more ominous, says
Mr. Andrewes said that with a pair of binoculars appear- Continuing the object of these proceedings was ed before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- the Daily Herald, not only to ask the court to annul the bank-fadyen at the Kowloon Magis- He asked defendant to let him hava
teeth, Japanese because of the threatened ruptcy on two distinct grounds, the tracy this morning, when he was the car again, but the latter refused,
troops wearing steel caps aro co-blockade but because the principal ground being that the fined $10 on a charge of assault, at the same time cursing him. Sub-
bankruptcy is and was from its in- sequently he saw defendant's brother, who told him he could not have the
in halling and searching all passers- Japanese army spokesman's ception an abuse of the process of ordered to pay $6 compensation car again but offored to. refund the!
tes were understood to have dia by between the British and French hinting at the raising of the court. Gradually the facts came to the complainant, Lo Wai- balance, of the hire money which came to $25.00 including three gallons
ON the eve of the arrival of covered new evidence regarding the Concessions and the Japanese and wider issues than the hand- when the petitioner applied for anwong, and bound over on a $16 adjudication order in February, 1937, bond to keep the peace for one Mr. Strang, the Pravda, chlef suspected assassins of Mr. Cheng Chinese districts. of petrol, which were in the tank,
of the Hsi-keng-Domel.
year. Continuing, plaintiff said that
clared in force, colourful queues of ing
Proof Necessary
Inspector W. H. Nolloth said that being refused the use of the car, he organ of the Kremlin, comments
pedestrians, rickshaws and motor-cars Chinese accused of
"Therefore my predecessor had coat 10.30 a.m. yesterday, complainant, made a report at the Yaumati Police on the negotiations in the Anglo-
of various nationalities were formed plicity in terrorist murders. Station, and as a result the Inspector French-Soviet alliance and again |
endlessly from all the Japanese out- If the Japanese are intent not alternative but lo ask the court to who lived in Nathan Road, saw de- on duty told him to go and see the insists that Latvia, Estonia and
Tokyo, June 14.
make an adjudication order on the fendant look into the houses opposite Chlef Clerk of Kowloon Magistracy. Finland must accept the Russian
to do not to moin on trying these men but on grounds that it was the wish of the with a pair of binoculars. He shout- As the result of conferences held posts in the seven streets.
50, as he On Yamaguchi Street, อ He went and spoke to Mr. Cole, the
between the key member of the Chief Clerk, who sent for defendant. guarantees.
Cabinet this morning, the Govern- thoroughfare, about 10 empty street undermining and destroying the majority of the creditors, and the ed across to him:
ing the same thing from the roof. De- Mr. Cole minde, some suggestions
fendant told him to go downstairs, ment was understool to have do- cars of the Belgian-managed com- status of the Settlement itself, court had no alternative but to com- had previously warned him about do- which defendant refused to entertain,
olded on a strong line of action pany, lined up near the boundary then the challenge becomes one ply with the application.
"However much my predecessor and and on complainant doing so, was im- arts and trucks the Concession. Carts and thereupon Mr. Cole advised him
this bankruptcy,mediately struck in the eye. Defen I may suspect of designed to eliminate the cause loaded with daily, necessaries and involving the whole British posi-I (plaintiff) to consult a solicitor..... Baltle. Stales, is vital to the interests
of long-standing cvils in dealing groceries were stopped and examin- tion in the Far East.
suspicion is not enough, and pront is
was eventually chased and with the question of foreign Con-
required. He consulted Mr. Russ, who wrote and safety of the Soviet Union and
ght, but it was quite a job to re- ed before they were allowed to cessions In Tientsin,
"I am now in a position to prove Another Blow At British Trado proceed on.
strain him. of on his behalf a letter of demand to contends that they need the three-
that the bankruptcy was an abuse Defendant was told by Mr. Mac- defendant. A reply was received,
Government leaders this morning Considerable din and bustle reign-
By the Japanese blockade of the Aged men,
of the court." denying all liability.
were understood to have confirmeded through the city.
Mr. Andrewes said that the grounds fadyen that his conduct was bound to Anglo-French Concession in Tientsin, Referring to the damages suffered
were and children
given
for the application were that assets cause trouble, and if he did the same through the break-down of the car, The newspaper attacks the Baltic the view that the British and French women
for division among the unsecured thing again, it would be considered a plaintiff said that on January 28 he governments hints that the Concessions in China tend to function priority in passing the examination. another stroke is delivered at British The Pello River, only waterway trade in the Far East and another was on his way to keep an ap-attitude of the Estonian and Finnish as the bases for assistance to the
of anti-British moves by Japanese charges and expenses, were not, and pointment with Mr. Mok Kon-sang Foreign Minister-Messrs. Selter and Chiang Kai-shek regime by taking linking the city with the sea, was provocation is added to the long list creditors, after payment of all costs, breach of his bend.
various kinds re-acted vehemently advantage of their rights and Interest swarming with with a view to try and Interest him Erkko-who
vessels awaiting examination by the troops since the war with China was would not be sufficient to pay a divid- launched, says the Daily Telegraph,
end of 15 per cent. publication which he intended against the Soviet guarantee, was remaining in the special areas,
The Foreign Miniater, Mr. Hachiro
The
the Japanese water police.-Domel.
death due to to bring out. The publication con-probably
German Influence,
of Tinkler, the arrest of Col. Spear cerned the History of the St. John declaring that in their case "we are Arita, called on Premier Hiranuma
this morning to Business At Standstill confronted with a misunderstanding at 11.50 o'clocic
and the detention of Major Law, and Ambulance Brigade in Hongkong.
circumstances
Tientsin, June 14. As a result of the break-down, he or a badly-concealed desire to blow make reports on the
All business here has been virtually says the cumulative effect after an was unable to see Mr. Mok, though up the defence front of the peaceful leading up to the enforcement of the
Isolation.
brought to a standstill partially as a incident such as the interference with
the
an uneasy im- Ranpura, leaves Powers against aggression."-Reuter. he went to his residence later,
The conference was joined a result of the majority of Chinese
anti-British Mr. Strang's Mission 12.20 p.m. by the War Minister, employees not attempting to return pression that the new outbreak of
Lieut-General Seishiro Itagaki, to the Concession. Asked by Mr. Justice R. E, Lindsell
Poris, June 13. was revealed. War Minister Itagaki
Meanwhile the Chinese Mayor of liberately encouges is being de- proclamation It is made so amply evident that to give particulars of the damages Details of the mission entrusted to and Premler Hiranuma continued Tientsin has issued a he suffered, plaintiff said he was pot Mr. William String who is now on their conference until 12.55 p.m.
"With the British boxed in Japan has exploited to the full the saying:
with the work of patience which the British Govern- claiming for damages and had not his way to Moscow, were given, by
we can go on
in East ment has exercised but a recrudes- order Instructed Mr. Russ to do so,
establishing a He the French Foreign Minister, M,
cence of incidents appears to have only wanted the balance of the nite Bonnet, at a meeting of the Cabinet
n quite definite object; it seems ⚫ money.
to-day.
on
No Damages Claim
Mr. Lo pointed out that he had received from Mr. Russ the particu
Power guarantees because they could not resist aggression.
and
Drastic Measuros Started
Tientsin. June 14. Described by observers as the most
International serious
complleation outbreak of the Sino- the Japanese conflict, against the British and Concessions in retaliation
since the
the Japanese
M. Bonnet stated that Mr. Strang's Jurs of the damages, and this showed instructions had been drawn up by
agreement between that
plaintiff
have must
Elven common
British and French government, Instructions in this respect..
"The whole claim," said Mr. Lo. The British
clalm
he
will
be
Reuter,
denied
envoy.
"blockado" added M. Frenc
Asia
United PreS5,
new
of
newspaper
refers to
that
the process
The debtor had informed him in December last that he was entirely dependent upon his sons.
Miss Morrison's Dobt
LATEST
Britain Will Give
Another ground for the applica- In Thinks France
tion was that most of the creditors, with the exception of Miss Ethel
Paris, June 13. Morrison who obtained judgment.
French political circles bolleve that alther relations or friendly with the the Japanese attitudo in Tientsin will against Choa for over $20,000, were
be stiff because they understand debtor.
Influence. These creditors did not complain of North China is regarded as an area
Japan's special the smallness of the dividend and under
The blockade is tightening hourly the slow progress of Japan's attempt Mr. Andrewes suggested that they These circles point out that Beltnin
Loans Not Envisaged
to subjugate China is becoming too noticeable both to Japanese and Chi- nese eyes and it may be thought pru- dent, to see the re-establishment of "face" at the expense of a third party,
were in fact looking after the in-will be obliged to yield to terests of the debtor in order to pressure. of Miss Morrison's debt.. enable the debtor to swalt payment
the
"richtsin crisis fared up on the
[thn"
Germany Supports Japan's Stand
call attention to the fact that The petition for the debtor's bank- heels of the Kulangsu affair.
It was understood that to-day's ruptcy was brought by Mr. Lay is preposterous "and plaintiff is Bonnet, must first ascertain the exact against the British refusal to ex-
Sign Of Weakness
Kam Fat with a view to convey the Cabinet session did not take up the abusing the privilege of the Court. Intentions of the Soviet and then tradlie alleged terroristic criminals
Unpleasant and. In some cases, Impression that he was acting in the Tientsin affair for discussion.
Local newspapers published with He wanted to bring an outrageous explain in detail the position of the was effectively started at 6 o'clock
tragic as have been recent anil-Bri- Interests of other creditors whereas against defendant but when he British Government and the motives this morning,
tish activilles, they aro a sign of in fact his real intention was for considerable prominence reports from Tientsin, but no editorial comments freely point found
contested, he which animate it. Having clarified
**Japanese
observers
London, June 13. Japaness
than the interests of the debtor. weakness rather abandoned it."
If the debtor had filed a petition appeared yet. Domet, these points, he must submit the out that the present action will form
When the Chancellor of the Ex-strength. It is important that the Mr. Lo (to plaintiff): If you didn' British observations on the emendan epoch-making event in the his- want to claim for damages
wyments proposed to the Anglo-French tory of Japanese foreign relations us chequer was asked to-day in the Brillish Government and Ils repre- himself his chances would have been didn't you tell your solicitar about draft of the three-Power treaty and well as in the negotiations with third House of Commons if he would lay rentatives on the spot do not accept neglible for he would have to satisfy 17 fold him about it but he said finally,
present the new Anglo-Powers in connection with the pro- it down as a principle of National them without protest or allow the the Court that he was en honest man
Case proceeding. on political with polley when Bronling
withdrawal of the protection which there whe
an order for particulars, French formula for agreement-longed campaign in China. so I gave them to him.
With all eller passages closed to grounds, credits to friendly foreign our forces at hand can exercise. Still
that countries,
tho Further questioned, plaintiff
transactions, less should any satisfaction be given of should not be by way
nonetary to Japanese hopes that we may be monetary hired the car for a
car for a holiday. He
loans or bank credits but by use of binted out of the financial and diple- wanted it to go
go about interviewing
the Export Guarantees Act and if he maile support afforded the Chiang people. His business was that of a publisher, and among the magazines
would extend, if necessary, a suitable Kal-shek regime-Reuter, amount of, the
the guarantees to be which he had brought out were Com-l merce and Industrial, Lyemun Pass Gulde to Hongkong, and Babies Record.
Atler. Mr. Lo had submitted he had no case to answer .on · the ground that, a claim for partial, failure of consideration was not maintenable in law, His Lordship gave judgment for defendant, with conts. He said to plaintiff; - "You have failed to sub- stantiate any claim in the form. In which your writ was endorsed and therefore there must be judgment for defendant. You have to pay the costs for this action.",
BUDAPEST
June 18-Members of the Chapter of Heroes, holders of the bikbest war decorations, are forbidden to belong to any Arrow-Cross organi salot Publle omcials have been filarly prohibited for some time. Trans-Cickan,
Sequel To Dramatic
Street Gun-Fight
THE SENSATIONAL AND dramatic shooting affray in. Des Voeux Road Central a fortnight ago, had a sequel at the Central Magistracy this morning when Lau Man-chu, aged, 31, a Swatow Chinese, appeared before Mr. R. Edwards on remand.
......
Lau was charged, whilst in company with one Lau Ah-fong, now deceased, with assaulting one Chang Tak-chi, foki of the Sino-German Dispensary, with intent to rob, and secondly, with being In possession of a revolver and five rounds of ammunition.
Detective-Inspector A. L. Hopkins asked for a further, week's remand, saying that Detective Wan Man had died following injurios received in the gun duel, and Lau, might be charged with murder.
available beyond the present total
ilmit
Sir
John
Simón replied:
A
Turkey As A Mediator?
Cabinet And Its Responsibility
London, June 19,
Berlin, June 14. Gorman Government circles point out that the Japanese action against the British and French Concessions in Tientsin is natural, while German -newspapers_describe the affair.us)
cracies-Domel,
The Prime Minister, asked in the another dispute between Lie Ant House of Commons it he would give Comintern Powers and the. Demo- an assurance that the doctrine of being Majesty's Government have no
Cabinet responsibility was fully maintained, having regard to the power to grant loans or credits" to other countries and have no presenti
fact that two Cabinet Ministers were intention of making Parliament for
absent from the division on Govern power to grant or guarantee leans or Political circles here are following ment's Palestine proposals, sald hle credits to other countries otherwise with close interest the visit of the colleagues accepted full responsibi
Minister, M.Illy for collective Cabinet decisions. than in accordance with arrange Rumanian Foreign ments set out in the new
Export Catencu to Ankers. Some 'credence British Wireless:
Is given here to the report that Lon-
Guarantees AFC WO
-
Efofia, June 13,
Student Jewish
Beaten Up
Baltimore, June 13,
Soo Back Page - For- Furthor Late News
Trade Policies Denounced
Washington, June 13,
He added that the possibility of in- don has induced Turkey to appear in creasing the limit of these guarantees the role of mediator in an attempt would be considered when the recos- to settle the outstanding lesues be sity grose-British Wireless,tween Sofla and Bucharest and it
would appear, from the Fre
Press that * with aus-- this may LONDON. Juñe; 18-Tie Inter-Sofa; segards t national Sugar Council, meeling for picion the purpose of approving the room-The Bulgarian trade delegation ar-etudents of the Gwynne Falls Junior similar to Germany's and. Italy's mended increase of 164,000 toni in the rived in fome yesterday to begin current year's quota for Empire negoliations for a renewal of the growers, adjourned Until to-morrow. Itho Bulgarian clearing agreement
Puisītautéf.
On the anniversary of the trade agreements policy, Secretary of State Cordell Huli to-day denounced "dis foreign trade method The authorfiles to-day suspended 18 criminatory"
Excessive arbitrary checks on High School in connection with the beating and branding of Jew, economie activity leads to chaps and Melvin Bridge, aged 15. last Friday destruction, he hasserted, United United Press
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