The Tientsin Blockade FOOD PRICES SOAR: LONDON CONCERN: MORE TOKYO TALKS
TIENTSIN, June 14.
NUMEROUS Britons have been subjected to the most thorough search, some of them being forced even to remove their shoes and socks.
The Japanese arrested the Fox Movietone photo- grapher, Mr. Eric Mayell, at the British International bridge for filming the actions of the searching parties at 12.30 p.m. to-day.
San the
Mr. Mayell is a native of board on WOD Francisco and U.S.S. Panny when she was bombed and sunk by the Japanese.
Consulate is making The British efforts to secure his release.
The Japanese sentries have halted the entry of all vegetables into the British Concession. Vegetable prices
trebled.
Hongkong's Position
London, June 13. Following e-day's meeting of the Cabinet Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that Britain reliable sources appealed to Japon not to impose the blockude in Tientsin.
Thursday,
HONGKONG TE LEGRAPH
OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
Strang In
Moscow
Moscow, June 14. Mr. Strang arrived by train from Warsaw and was met by Third the M. Nosh, Chief of Wertern Department of Foreign Omee. M. Pontikov, Chlef of the Protocol, and the Counsellor and Second Secre- lary of the British Embassy,
Higher Soviet officials were absent because of Mr. Strang's lack of ministerial rank,
Sir with conferring After
British Am- Seeds, Wilitar bassador, Mr. Sirang is expect. cd to seek an Interview Im- mediately with M. Molotov.
He will stay at the Embassy, No social programme has been arranged.
In accordance with the cus- tomary Soviet practice the Press is refraining from mentioning Mr. Strang'a visil.-Reuter.
It is understood that this request was transmitted to Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Ambassador, from the Mr. E. C.. Peters, a member of the British Foreign Off.c.
Japanese oficial This motivated
the British Municipal Council and former Chairman of the same body was com sources into explaining that pelled to stand in a line of coolles British Consul General in Tientsin associates are examining and submit to search in turn, when and his
British re-entering the
Concession fresh evidence regarding the alleged King And Queen from the Race Course this afternoon. complieity of the Chinese coptives in
9 assassination.
Government Mr. Peters had displayed his Bri-the April
Although a tish passport-United Press.
spokesman hused any know-
Food Prices Higher
ledge of these developments, 11 ap pears that the appeal was made by Tlentsin, June 14. During a tour of the boundaries a high officiat in the Foreign Office.
On Monday Britain attempted to this morning, Reuter discovered that the Japanese have effectively bar avert the blockade by proposing the roada lending to the creation of a three mon tribunal to riended all Concession except
two which are decide whether the Chinese shall be kept open, one for entering and the delivered to the Japanese which, it is declared, would have denoted a other for going out,
at these climb down in the face of the Janan-
threats. Long
and use and while Germans
It is an open steret that the British ons experienced little difficulty, pujan
be taken In others were closely searched and authorities are divided as to the most
course to questionco Some
und their documents desirable
were Tientsin--the local British authorities
fulfilment
the of to which the deinanes, stripped of their clothing in guard- favouring the
Japanese deman prices of foodstuffs in the city Home Government is The has rockoted, some rising as much as 70 per cent. Reuter,
rooms.
queues waited
Chinese
Healths Benefit From Tour
Their Majesties have made known at times they have that although
henith than been feeling a natural fatigue, they are actually in better when they first came to Canada.
authorised This
**
June 15, 1939.
BANKRUPTCY SEQUEL: ALLEGATIONS BY OFFICIAL RECEIVER
Allegations that certain prominent Chinese residents had eqnspired to help Chon Po-sien, former compradore of the Banque 'Franco-Chinoise and reputed to have been one of the richest men in the Colony, to be adjudged a bankrupt were made at the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, when the Official Receiver, Mr. L. R. Andrewes, brought an application before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell to have the order rescinded.
Chon was adjudged a bankrupt in 1937 and it was alleged --' that this was brought about by a number of friendly crediters in order to deprive Miss Ethel Morrison of the fruits of the judg- ment she obtained against the debtor to the extent of over $29,000.
Lord.
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keep their appearance, despite hardest Mr. Andrewes then quoted author-ilons seem rather vague,
of his application Mr. Lo: Thank you, my ities in support and said that even though the time Just because a certain indy makes wear, because they're good limit for appealing against the bank- some allegations and says certain ruptcy had expired, it should be things about the practice of Chinese shoes, and because they of the following promissory notes, he brings the ap really do fit-TheTM Plus granted because special grounds: the facts were scat-plication. I do protest against this
the fullest investigation. Fitting principle tered and complicated; fraud was and want alleged and fraud was always diff- At the end of the case I will treat cult to discover: and the post of my friend as an ordinary litigant and this. Official Receiver changed hands mid- not as an official of this Court as
regards costs. way through the bankruptcy.
"If the evidence," went on the Ometal Receiver, established a case against the friendly creditors and which they do not contradict either by cross-examination of the witnesses whom I shall call or by giving evi- dence themselves as they are entitled to do, then I submit the Court may order the dividends paid to these friendly creditors be refunded to me."
they
Debt To Bank
ensures
From $25.50
then read Less 10% Cash Discount,
The Official Receiver out certain extracts from the report of the public examination of Choa. One related to a sum of $500,000 owed the which
said he Choa
Mr.
Banque Franco-Chinoise, and It was Andrewes
no men-
Mr. Andrewes also referred to the rent paid by Chon for his house at Brondwond Road, and sald that although Chos had stated in his
notent to nublic examination that the rent was
+
commented that Tather extraordinary that Mr. Andrewes was about to quote tion was made of this debt by either Chou or the Bank when the debtor of the public ex- from the report amination of Choa when Mr. Lo in-resigned from his poslilon as cqm-
pradore. the terrupted and suggested that creditors be heard before any evi- dence be abduced. The Offelal Re- ceiver, he said, was bound by the
mentioned in the grounds
if and
were justify
the matter, that would be $350, it was in fact $300 According to a letter written by Fr. Naval, the the end of the case. Even If the landlord.
Mr. Monckton, New Brunswick, bankruptcy report bore out all
Referring to the debt to Miss Mor- June 14.
Miss
the Onletal Receiver said that Andrewes had said and even
rison, went into the witness box on the day after she had obtained Morrison and repeated exactly the things men judgment, Miss Morrison had the tioned in the public examination, the furniture seized but had to release whole
was misconceived. application "I shall have," continued Mr. Lo, it later when she found n bill of
sule had already been attached.
1930, On December 8,
went on to say about the procedure and even ir fome Govern of the Government be-foon tatmivate farewell dinner adopted by my friend,
Kam-fat, the petitioning lieves that submission in Tientsin aboard the Royal train last night, at the grounds which he put forward! Mr. Andrewes, Chon wrote a letter will
encourage the Japanese to seck which Mr. MacKenzie King, Cana-entitled him to the order your Lord- to Lay
to meet any more payments. ship should first give us a chance to of ull the
that their
Having received that letter, Lay complete domination
is. the application foreign settlements in Chim with dian Premier, was the only guest
I have every nied a petition for a receiving order Tientsin, June 14.
are not sufficient to annul the ad-against Chon and in his affidavit he A tug owned by the Taikoo Tug and French investments and facil- Mr. MacKenzie King, especially im- hope and confidence that the grounds
ત to $0,505 which was lent Lighter Company which pro-
ties,
6, note dated January The spontaneous welcome received Judication and I therefore ask my said that the sum owed him amount- friend to say more about his applica- ceeded down river this morning was others visualise Japan as not only Pressions of the tour.
1933. stopped and thoroughly searched out
The debtor had been insolvent Ride the Concession borders,
from all sides has
since the autumn of 1931 and Lay while facing dificulties, the people ing evidence." same procedure was repeated a few
their Majesties. They noticed that tion, if he so wishes, before abduc-promissory
Difference Of Dividend
lent the money to a hopelessly in- An- of Canada and the United States are showing towards their fellow citizens
Mr. Lo added he understood that solvent. man," observed Mr.
between 12 and 15 drewes.
saki Mr. Andrewes Continuing, per cent, dividend amounted to some- goodwill which is definitely hearten- the difference
the that in his omdavit Loy also stated and neighbour countries a spirit of
thing like $4,000 and asked Oficial Receiver what happened to that he had been informed by Choa's . He also inquired if it was true son, Choa Wing-hing, of the judg- Andrewcs was expecting some ment obtained by Miss Morrison and money from Singapore to the credit suggested that Miss Morrison should money
#ot sell the furniture as it would of the debtor.
and
Borders Remain Quiet
minutes later at the D.K.K. whark. The crew were not molested.
The situation at the border is un- changed. The Concession is rather empty and quiet owing to the ab- of the usual heavy Chinese trame--Reuter.
sence
One Briton Hold
Tientsin, June 14.
The statement says
their immense British, United States Majesties discussed many items with pinta how hopelessly misconceived ability 7 expressing regret at his in- |
seizing British Interests throughout Ching, but even allude to the pos- city of a Jopese bid for Hong- The Chinese Government is Britain for more effective assistance.
So far they
Ing-Reuter, credits carmarked for have used only a tiny friction of the commercial British lorries. Chinese officials suid Britain ought to be in a position to supply anti-aircraft runs instead of merely lorries.-United Press.
greatly pleased
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London, June 14.
Mr. Andrewes replied that statu- result in a loss. Lay further men- advice not to full any pubile duties who Erle Mayell,
was one of the
In political circles it is expected
until after the return of the King U.S.S. Panay survivors, is still belog
and Queen on June 22. Some of the tory expenses had to be met, and tioned the tramway shares which had detained following his arrest at the definitely that the Japanese Govern-
bruises she received in last month's in any event the accounts he kept been mortgaged to Dr. Kew under
dis-had been open to public inspection a bill of sale to the furniture, not have International bridge for taking photo-ment will continue to decline the
motor accident
for over two years and which every
Affidavit Deceptive graphs. Efforts are being made to British mediation proposal in any
persed as quickly as was hoped.-.
entitled to examine. form and that consequently there will
creditor was release him.
by As regards the second
**The affidavit," said Mr. second question, he Mary, accompanied Queen Major E. L. Law, who was de- be an increase of tension at Tientsin. These circles are under the impres- tained
and Princess had solicitors in Singapore and they Princess-- Elizabeth a short time yesterday for!
thing at all."- taking photographs of what the sion that Japan will try to exploit
Margaret, and other members of the wrote him on January 24 that u drewes, "is deceptive and worth no-
to $700
Mr. Prior: Intentionally deceptive? Japanese regard as a forbidden zone, British concern at the situation
Mr. Andrewes: Yes, the affidavit] KARUIZAWA has been a well known has been relensed through the efforts Europe in order to advance Japanese Royal Family, will be at Southamp-further sum of between $600 to
ton Docks to receive Their Majesties, on the final winding-up of the estate
petition. of the British authorities.-Reuter, aims in the Far East and to deal an- other blow at Eritish prestige in the
duction of the costs due to them.
Mr. Prior:
for over fifty years. 2080 feet above assured.
Mr. Silva. associated himself with Martial Law Proclaimed
Far East,
in the application? and enquired Their tour has been followed with
Mr.
Lo's remarks,
Mr. Andrewes continued to quote sea level, it offers ideal sumсX Tientsin, June 14.
Moreover, it is stated that a short
nover exceeding 80 intense interest, and photograplis of Martial Law has been proclaimed
scenes during the United States visit what were the specific grounds for
the annulment of the adjudication. the affidavit made out by Luy, port
of which stated: "I respectively sub- temperatures, on the Hair River, on which Tientsin time ago the Japanese Government
Mr. Andrewes replied that every stands, and all trafe is banned be informed London that the conclusion
of a part of alliance with Soviet which arrived in London yesterday
general body of creditors that the
3 hours from TOKYO, tween 8 p.m. and 6 am.
The British Consul General has Russia would directly affect Anglo- by air are a prominent feature of the word of his report would be sup- mit that it is in the interests of the degrees.
newspapers, while newsreels of the
that even debtor should be in the Colony to and in the visit are being shown in the cinemas.ported by evidence.
His Lordship observed
it did not attend to his affairs advised British shipping companies Japanese relations and could even
assuming this were so,
an interim order being Please apply to the JAPAN TOURIST to cease operations on the Hair River lead to a revision of the relationships
disclose sufficient grounds for the event of temporarily owing to the difficulty of that have existed heretofore between-British Wireless.
annulment, and Mr. Andrewes re-made to wait and to assist the BUREAU HONGKONG INQUIRY
Omcial Receiver."
OFFICE and get details complying with the Japanese regula Japan and Great Britain.-Trans-
Occant.
marks that he would call his own Om
"I cannot," said Mr. Andrewes, tions-Reuter,
clerk to give full details about the matter, which would be supplement- "And any trace of any records and requirements or write to KARUI-
no assets came to light. I say the ZAWA directly. ed by Miss Morrison.
of the petition is decep- His Lordship: You must make whole purpose specifie allegations in order to have fallacious and the affidavit is
in the ovi-1 live. It would appear annulled. the bankruptcy
Mr. Andrewes: The evidence will dence that what Lay was really *Miss Morricon collateral purpose and trying to say was: establish
our friend out of the abuse of the process of the Court has forced
it is most dangerous to Colony and all of us, including Fr. 1 submit
get stop the proceedings now without Noval, think it would be nice
him back for Christmas, What he hearing evidence.
His Lordship: Is it your basis that did not say was that the debtor had He and the other terests of the debtor and to evade out of $20,000, the petition was brought in the in- cheated and defrauded Miss Morrison friendly creditors wished him UC- payment to Miss Morrison-Yes.
cess and I say that Fr. Noval in- spired that wish." Promissory Notes
for whom a great welcome home is might be expected, subject to de- and the Why is it not mentioned summer resert for European people
Stacks Affected
Shanghal, June 14.
London Comment
Tientsin, June 14. The blockade is the principal news The Tientsin blockade depressed of the day and is largely displayed the Shanghai Stock Exchange to-in all papers, accompanied by maps and details of prolonged Japanese attacks on Brilish interests in North
day,
The
market leaders registered losses ranging to $2.-United Press.
The Currency lasuo
Tokyo, June 14.
China.
The Japanese Army at Tientsin the British proposal has rejected for a joint commission.
locally,
In response to British representa- that the The Foreign Office spokesman re-tions in Tokyo the Japanese Govern-
attitude vented that currency control le one of ment takes the the principal objectives of the Tien- incident is local and must be weltled tsin blockade.
The British Government is now Answering questions propounded by foreign correspondents, he said closely considering further steps but that all illegal currency would be officials are reticent regarding what adopted. may in counter-measures confiscated at the barriers and that in
CO→ It is thought that the British Govern- the event that foreign banks operated with the Federal Reservement is not at all disposed to submit Bank the Japanese would be more tamely to the blockade which is re- lenient. He said that the Japanese garded as inexcusable. did not intend to interfere with food Consultations are proceeding with the French Government which is shilpmerits.
to be ready to support The Japanese authorities at Tien- believed tsin rejected the British compromise Great Britain in whatever measures the proposal without consulting Tokyo are considered necessary.
has authorized Washington and that the assassination issue was
nt
Liverpool Consul Expelled
Mr. Andrewes was about to ab- duce evidence when Mr. Prior inter- be dismissed. fected and asked that full parti- in the report culars be given of the frauds alleg-
ed. very much to the and that is:
slitted
--Startling Proposition
London, June 14. The British Government has re-
of the arrange for the withdrawal quested the German Government to German Consul at Liverpool, Herr Reinhardt, according to an announce- ment made by Mr. Neville Chamber- Iain in the House of Commons to-
Mr. Prior: On the face of it, the
should dny.
This is a sequel to the case heard application
Manchester Assizes in which There is one thing Joseph Kelly was found guilty and which I would like
The Official Receiver replied that sentenced to 10 years' penal 'servitude have made clear
that these would all come out in the evi- for making contacts with agents of Omeial Receiver has
which could not be disclosed in ad- Germany, to whom he sold plans of Chinese promissory notes are things dence. Froud was a matter, he said,
Government factory at Euston, capable of being easily manufactur-wh
ed, is he going to prove that state-vance as I could then be met. In Lancashire,
ment?
any event, the witnesses which he Mr. Chainberlain said that in view
was going to call could be cross- Mr. Andrewes: Yen. of what transpired in the Court pro-
Does that mean that the promis-examined, at present, relatively unimportant Ainerienn Consul General to act as
notes given to each of the so- because Japan wanted guarantees Chairman of the Commission proposed ceedings, the Government must ac- that there would be no attempt to by Britain and has also instructedcept the conclusion that the German
Consulate at Liverpool was implicat-called friendly, Ercditors was menu-
Mr. Lo: I feel my responsibility. ed in the case. Therefore, the Ger- factured for the occasion? Yes, hamper Japan's policy in Chins him to use all his good offices in an
endeavour to find a solution.
very much. My friend has made. a United Press.
A high authority on Far Eastern man Government has been request-
Based entirely on a fraud? Yes, starting proposition in law which ed to arrange for the withdrawal of um prepared to prove that.
that is my case. affairs said that "In this question the
daresay your Lordship has not heard What he has said surrender of the Chinese demanded Herr Reinhardt.
The request was made two days
None of the friendly creditors ac
in your life. Sir Robert Craigie, British Am- by the Japanese we are standing on
tually had any claim on the debtor?
pmounted to this, I am going to throw mud, and it you None
Want to know listen bassador, visited Mr. Arita this after-a purely moral principle and this ago-Reuler.
the Chinese in our
Mr. Silva: In-theso-circumstances the nature of the offence, you naon to discuss the situation in Tien- must impress
favour among whom tho Japanese
to the evidenced I can safely say 1 may I suggest that the Official Re- Boron Hiranuma, Mr. Arlta and hope to make us lose face, and it is
ceiver should and prove these do not represent anybody unices 1 General Itagaki conferred for several likely to Impress the Americans."
allegations in full in the interests of know what is against him. In some hours. Later the Domel Agency Surronder Only A Protoxt
the creditors concerned?
ways, the Omcial Receiver has made nounced that the three key Ministers
It is pointed out in authoritativa
Mr. Andrewes: That is exactly my case against a number of creditors. I want everybody to be what are the specific allegations had decided to pursue a vigorous
point polley towards the foreign. Conces-circles that the Japanese are clearly
Five strip tease dancers, arrested cross-examine shocked at the sug-
against my two clients?
unicas I know sions In-Chinn, including those in using the question of the surrender
Mr. Lo: I am Tientsin, which have been turned into of the four Chinese as a pretext for
His basc
to assist the Chiang Kai-shek aggressive measures designed to give for performing before a private
the Japanese economic and Onancial patriotic organization, fold Municipai gestion, and may I say now that the Dink I can go on Despatches from Tientsin state that control over foreign trade in Tientsin. Judge Kaufman that they were doing criticisms made against my friend's wie Lordship: The Official Recetv- So far the "new order has only nothing more than what is being done general conduct seems to be much or has made the allegation that the every day, by the various girl shows too slight am shocked and rur-promissory notes were prepared for
of the occasion. the streets leading to the British and
nt the Golden Gate International, prised that a responsible officer.
Mr. Lot 1 understand that bow, French Concessions are jamined with proved injurious to British rights traffic walling to pass the search posts, and Interests and thus it can only
PLEASE Turn To Page *. and queues, of pedestrians and fined prove welcome to all foreigners Exposition. The Judge madera the Court, should allow the vague
diamissed" was his application, Falc. "Case ups All persons entering or leaving who wish to trade freely in China personal tour of the shows at the allegations to make him bring the but when Mr. Prior asked for pare
the existing trentiesruling upon his return
His Lordship: I agree the allega- the Coppesalons are treated alike, under Irrespective of fationality, Reuter,
lain.
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Tokyo, June 14.
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