Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
June 15, 1939.
BRITAIN WAITING FOR NEXT TIENTSIN MOVE
French Viewpoint
JAPAN'S ULTERIOR MOTIVE
M.
FARIS. June 14.
THOUVENIN writing In
Will Affect Form Of
Retaliation
LONDON, June 14.
“THE question as to what measures will be War Aftermath
L'Intransigeant saya Japan is using most appropriate to deal with the blockade in the four Chinese suspects as a pretextTientsin is now under consideration but it must!
her demand for the handing over of
for an anti-British demonstration, an
arison which has been encouraged bs depend, to some degree upon the nature of the
the desire for stronger ties between
pear that Japan is seeking
To em-
House of
Tokyo and Berlia. I would ap-action taken by the Japanese," said the Under: render assistance to her friends in Commons to-day. barrass Britain in the Far East to Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the
Europe.
The Purix Soir soya America us}
pared to concillate Japan as far as
Spaniards
Famed Hollywood Star In Hongkong
Charlie Murray On 34th Honeymoon
WHEN the Empress of Russia came in from Van- couver this morning in drizzling weather, a tall, zestful, grey-haired -man came down the gangplank and stood in the shelter on
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Their Cars
taking an intense interest in the Chinese life about him. It needed only a casual Burgos, June 14. An uncial bulletin was issued to glance for the representa- When asked whether Britons in Tientsin are suffering day decreeing the return to the tive of the "Hongkong well as Britain and France, are pre- from food shortage, Mr. Butler replied; "I understand it owners as soon as possible of all
vehicles, farm wagons, taxis and de Telegraph" to recognise possible in order to prevent the is not the intention of the Japanese to cut food supplies." luxe limousines requisitioned during behind the man's horn- Tientsin offaly from assuming A He said Lord Halifax expects an official report on the war.
It provides for Indemnities to rimmed spectacles the face that the Western Powers will cou-question and he will make a statement as soon as possible. owners for vehicles which were lot of Charlie Murray, beloved
ruined, smashed or broken as a result
Hollywood note to the Japanese of war, and also free-transportation comedian a
of by rollway for vehicles capable silent and talkie days: tween the Western Powers and the Government on this matter, but we have not yet received being repaired.
The deerce stipulates, however, a reply," Mr. Butler explained.
that vehicles mainly de luxe cars used by the General Staff-which BRITAIN'S SUGGESTIONS
were brought to Spain from abrand and handed over to the Army volun- must have their Customs'
serious character and drops a hint
tinue to concentrate on Europeen events. The latest move by Japan will serve to hasten an alllinge
be-
Soviet unit will malte Moscow more willing to come to an agreement.
Although the French and British authorities are facing developmenta with calmness, they have been un-
"We have addressed
Meanwhile, while the British Cabinet is considering the Tientsin tarily, Personpretent a sharp rise in prices, problem, it has been revealed that the British Government suggested duties paid before they can be re- Persons entering and leaving the
turned 40 their owners.- United Concession are thoroughly searched. to Tokyo that the United States Consul General in Tientsin, Mr. Jy Press. Motorcara displaying the
Commercial Talks German K. Caldwell, should act as third member and Chairman of the Special and Italian pennants are alone able Conciliatory Tribunal consisting of one Britisher, one Japanese and
Burgos, June 14. to pass through the control pust
The Spunish Foreign Minister to without interference and are, in fnet,
one neutral to decide whether the four Chinese should be turned over.
day received the German Ambassador saluted by Japanese sentries.--t to the Japanese.
to discuss Spain's post-war commer- Trans-Occau.
clat relations with Germany the general lines and details of which, I is reported, will be worked out in he future by special commissions rom both countries meeting joinity nd alternately in Berlin and Burgos,
United Press.
The United States Department tions in two different places were of State is said to have been never the same.
He further declared that United agreeable to Mr. Caldwell acting states representatives were giving; in this capacity, but the Japan-every possible attention to the posi- ese rejected the entire plan. tion in Tientsin and would, as for as possible, protect American nationals and interests there.
Japan And Axis
Rome, June, 14. The Japanese Ambassador to Rome, Mr. Shiratori, accompanied by his Military Attache, to-day proceeded to Berlin to confer with his Japanese However, the suggestion is colleagues in the German capital. considered to be very significant
Diplomatie quarters here have re because it would have been the representations were being made to ported that the Ambassadors and first time the United States 3 project for would have filled the role of Japan's adherence to the Italo-Ger- man military alllance.-United Press. arbiter between Great Britain
and Japan.—United Press.
Attaches will draft
Withdrawal Of German Consul
Berlin, June 14. "The assertion that Herr Reinhardi, the German Consul at Liverpool, whose withdrawal is requested by the British Government is alleged to have had relations with Kelly (sentenced for explonage), is Incorrect," Reuter was officially informed.
It is understood that the German Government reserves the right to take corresponding measures regarding the British request.—Reuter.
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No U.S. Mediation.
He added that full and adequate
to time to deal with specific instances the Japanese Government from time requiring the attention of the Japan- ese authorities.
Mr. Hull said that U.S. shipping was instructed some time ago not to carry arnis, ammunition or imple ments of war into the war areas, reas, including the Tientsin region, and The State Department to-day shipping interests had been warned ftally denied the report that the that vessels doing so acted at their United States had offered to mediate own risk. He stated mi there had in the Tientsin question,
Washington, June 14.
Mr. Cordell Hull, replying to on enquiry suld he had no knowledge of any approach to the United States on the question of mediation.
The United States was determined to make every possible contribution to pacifying the situation.
been no special exchange of views
with Takyo over the International Settlement question at Kulangsu.
Renter.
Mr. Wang
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"Japan's Real Purpose
June 14. Chungking, "Japan's real purpose is to and out how far she can go in carrying Mr. Hull declined to say that the out her avowed policy of seizing all Tientsin and Kulangsu situations the foreign settlements in the Far were identical, declaring that condi- East, and Chung-hui, commenting sald China's s Foreign Minister, on the Tientsin situation to-day,
"It would be a mistake to assume that giving in to the Japanese de- mande would provide a solution for
situation brought about by a aggressor who is only waiting for a suitable
opportunity Lo close the open door and drive out all western influences.
TIENTSIN NIGHT LIFE
AS USUAL
TIENTSIN, June 14.
DESPITE the Japanese measures, resid nts of the British and French concessions to-night carried on their usual routine, attending the cinemas, clubs and cabarets.
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Rumania And Turkey Balkan League Cleavage
ISTANBUL, June 14. THE visit of the Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Gafencu to Turkey, was concluded on Wednesday by an audience with State President, General Ismet Inoue, at the health resort of Yalowa.
In ni interview, M. Gafencu stress-
for the Balkan League within which the necessity of a completely in- dependent and peaceful foreign polley
all questions concerning the Balkans had been discussed at Ankara.
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Mr. Murray has a picture history which dates back to the old biograph days, and a circus and stage history which dates back beyond that, but he has worn well and is hearty and refreshing companion, To one who can recall the names of the famous and some of the less famous Hollywood players of other days is
he a well of pleasant reminiscences, wife and is making the round trip Mr. Murray is travelling with his
"We are getting a great to Montia. thrill out of this," he declared. "We have seen such scenes as this (he general way waved his hand in a that seemed to embrace nil Hong- kong) reproduced in Hollywood in exact detail, but this is our first visit to the East and our first contact with the real thing"
34th Honeymoon
He added that the trip was in the nature of a 34th honeymoon for him-. self and his wife.
are the oldest married couple In the Hollywood film colony," ” he said, “and we have had a honeymoon every year,” "Was
your wife a film star?" he was asked.
INVISIBLE IMPORTS
'Anything to declaro, Sir?"
No."
Thero's nothing you bought at ali "No."
"No presents ? **
No."
"Nothing at all ? ?? "Nothing. Unless 2.2 'Yes, Sit — Unicos ? "
* Unless you include a head like a rag football dredged from a canal and a taple in my mouth like smoke ti aj railway tunnel. Our Paris repre sentative entertained me rather lao- khly last night,”
"There is no duty, Sir, on hangovers obtained abroad,**
** I wish there was. I'd refuse to pay and then you'd have to confiscate it."
"I'm sorry we can't help you, Sir. But might I suggest in future the advantages of a long glass of Roso's Lime Jalce to wind up late nighte?-. Rose's possesses therapeutic pro- perties which neutrallso the e- morning after."
This Rose's really kills off hang. overs? Have they' any in the Station buffer"
Plenty, Sir Hi, Str, cope back- you've forgotten your bag.".
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"No; that is why we have been married 34 years. She was the housewife, keeping the home Ares burning while
went out und brought home the bacon and eggs." He added that, God willing, they would have a 35th honeymoon, this R2659. time to Australia:
When Mr. Murray's recollection of
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Someday Sweetheart OT173. Olvidame. Tango
his Cohen and Kelly days, when he R2656. was the Irish half of the combina tion, was encouraged he confessed. 2000. that he was purely a "stage Irish- man."
"Actually," he said, "I am of American-German blih, and when
people ask me I tell them so; but so long as they expected me to play an Irishman on the screen I was willing to do 50.M
He indicated also that develop- ments of the past weeks had shown Most picture followers will recall
cleavage of opinion within the thint George Sidney was the Cohen. Balkan League but an appeasement half of the combination-Kelly's of the atmosphere had taken place. friendly enemy. Mr. Murray revealed Refuting allegations that the that in real life, fiowever, and Mr. Germano-Rumunian economie treaty Sidney were undisguised friends. had been brought about by Germany He has known George for 30 years pressure M. Gafencu said the treaty and had been associated with him in
yours.
to purchase Japanese goods and stop was welcomed by Rumania.-Trans-pletures for nine " be sold, "to
Rush To Join The Army
The Japanese bluff can be called if the third powers collectively cease all supplies to Japan, instend of The Clubs and restaurants are the much to the amusement of a watching allowing their rights and interests to be trampled on by a nation which is most popular with Tientsin residents Chinese crowd. exchanging talk on their experiences not guarded by foreign troops has for-
The fuct that both concessions are nearing exhaustion."-United Press. during the Japanese search activities.thered the general opinion that the Throughout the day Belish subjects blockade, while bothersome, is cer- have been subjected to the most strict tainly not dangerous.. searches, often having to pull off their One British broker sent an RTP shoes and stockings.
telegram to a Japanese bank less Mr. Thomas Cameron, resident in than a mile distant from his China for 40 years, offered to remove when his messenger was three times that your interests would not be according to Information given to his trousers, which was promptly ap- turned back from the barrier served by publication of your letter. day in the House of Commons. proved by the Japanese sentries, | United Press,
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