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Business Stimulant
Solf-Liquidating Loans For Internal Schomes
Washington, June 22.
At a special Press conference to day President Roosevelt uullised an extra budgetary $3,800,000,000 pro- gramme of self-liquidating loans in
cmploy a new effort to stimulate ment and business. Of this total e expects to spend $870,000,000 during the next scal year.
The programme. calls for a wide variety of Federal uns to public works, toll ronds, rail equipment, Turni electrification
housing. farm tenant loans and advances to foreign governments to promote United States trade.
It is suggested the loans will be Ananced by various Federal agencies issuing securities on which the Gov- ernment will guarantee the principp and interest but not the direct obl- gallons to the Treasury,
Lie
Mr. Roosevelt said the programme could be launched at little or no cost to the Government over a perfod, of ime in which the interest and prin- cipal payments would ment original outlay guaranteed by bonds.
He added that if Congress necept the programme it will become semi- permament.--United Pre
Oppositon Feared
Washington, June 23.
The first reaction indicates a Brow→ ing disposition of Congress members to postpone President Romnevelt's $3,860,000,000 from the budnet lende ing programme for the next session. However, legislation for the self- liquidating of
of public works and the loan programme is ready. Members
of
the Administration said that they were making every effort to secure
before the adjournment.
ed rumblings of the Oppost-
tion to any enlargement of the au- thority held by the Export and Im- port Bank is indicated.
Several Influentlo) Senators and Congressmen indicated
their belief
that the Government was too near the end of the session to begin work on legislation likely to precipitate a controversy.-United Press.
MAILS FROM HOME
Delia Brings Lotters From All Countries
Malls from all
countries arrived
in Hongkong yesterday at 3.30 p.m. by Imperial Airways Dells. The total weight of mails was 610 kilos.
Far East Defences
Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
CONVOY SYSTEM DISCUSSED IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, June 23.
THE. Naval and Air Force sub-Committees of the Far East Defence Conference met separately to-day and discussed arrangements for combined patrols of the China Sea in the event of emergency and formulated a detailed plan for the protection of merchant shipping by convoy,
The Air Force committee discussed arrangements for reinforcing the Singapore air base from bases in Indio, the scheme having been tried out in exercises.
The Military Committee examined plans for pooling British and French war materials and suppliles.
The Straits Times to-day states that Slam possesses strategie Import- ahee through holding the key position to Burma, Malaya and Todo-China.
in Bangkok-United Press.
EUROPEAN WAR IS UNLIKELY
Tokyo, June 23,
The belief that strained as it may The newspaper also remarks on the be, the European altuation will not presence of Group Captain A. G. Bishop, the British Air Force Attache lead to a confugration in the imune- diate future, was expressed by Colunet Sviza Arisuye, out-going As Wing Commander and lasonary Attache to the Japanese ofleer, Group Captain Bishop was attached to Kai Tak until about a Embassy at Rome, who returned here from Europe on Thursday to a post as chief of the Military Affairs ¦ Department of the Wor Ministry.
The military expert asserted that 1 is understood that an "important there is still a considerable differ- decision" has been reached on 1
ence between the German-Hallan major points at the defence con-Axis and the Anglo-French entente in military and other actual re-
year ago.
ference.
Important Decisions
Singapore. June 23.
sources.
The preparatory staff work was so emplele us to enable progress of the
Italy's armaments are remarkable; deliberations to be made more rupid-be inspected almost all units of the ly than originally expected,
Italian wie force and also attended is making what manoeuvres The conference
uf the Halian Navy, Time The
calls actual decisions About 3,000 Hallon air pilots are concerning action in the event of trained to crash planes loaded with war."-United Press,
homh into enemy warships. It was his belief that Italy would maintain supremacy in the Mediterranean Sea.
Hongkong Discussed
Singapote, June 23.
the
mire
Despite world-wide attention on Germany's attitude toward Poland, Colonel Arisuye believed that Colonial question would be urgent than the Polish issue to Ger. many-Domei,
War Materials
London. June 23.
A serious view of the situation in Tientsin and Swatow, it is believed, Is bring taken by the Anglo-French defence conference. Although con- firmation is locking, it is thought that Admiral Sir Percy Noble may accelerate his return to China.
is believed that the protection of #is Hongkong formed
Important 1121 feature of the discussions of defence The Daily Telegraph on Friday experts. It is unterstood they con-orms that representatives of the of with-Polish, Rumanian and Turkish Minis- sider Hongkong capable standing a long selge in view of the tries are at present in Lontion for recent steps taken to expand and negotiations regarding the deliveries modernise the defences. It is also of English war material to the three thought that the British and French countries. The paper indicates that are particularly naval forces, although smaller than the Air Ministries those of a potential enemy in the Far strongly represented, since the ques East.
would
have a tremendous tion of airplane deliveries plays a "nuisance value" until reinforcements predominant role, could arrive. Full preparations have already been made for stationing a battle Beet in Singapore in the event of war-Reuter,
Siam Guarantees
Paris, June 23. An extension of the Anglo-French system of guarantees to Siam is con-
The British Government seems to the three nations in such a way that be willing to satisfy the wishes of
England sells planes which are not of the latest type and which the Bri- tish Air Force would like to replace by better ones.
The paper says that the strongly
Twenty Killed
In Storm
Prague, Juve 23.
About 20 lives were lost in a storm which raged In castern
Bohemia and Moravia yester- day.
Many people were carried off by the floods and others were killed by Hightning while working on e Gelds, The bodies of six children were found at Wlówitz after the floods had subsided. Numerous children as well as some adults are still missing in the region.
Trans-Ocean.
Swatow
LATEST POSITION REVEALED
Swatow, June 23.
June 24, 1939.
Tientsin
BRITISH REACTION BECOMING DANGEROUS
London, June 23.
Asked in the House of Commons to-day whether he had any statement to make in regard, to the plight of Britons, in Tientsin, the Prime Minis ter said that arrangements were be- ing examined for remedying the de- felency of perishable foodstuffs in the Concessions, where only 10 per cent. of the normal dolly supplies were now arriving. Ample stocks of non-perishable commodities, such as four and rice, were in hand.
Mr. Chumberlain continued the members would doubtless have seen reports of further Indignities to which British nationals have been subjected. Lord Balifax has re- quested the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Shigemitsu, to see him in cun- neetion with these incidents to-day. (Cheers).
that
On the day following Japanese occupation, u "Perce Maintenance Mr. Adums asked if the Prime Society" was formed at Swatow yes- Minister would inform Tokyo that terday with Mr. Chen Chuch-min os these Indignities to which British the Chairman. The new hody Im-nationals are subjected might have mediately started activity to restore serious consequences for Japanese peace and order.
nationals in various British terri- tories throughout the world.
The Prime Minister replied, "Lord Halifax would doubtless make it very elekri
what we to Mr. Shigemitsu think of these intolerable insults,"
Mr. Arthur Henderson sought In- formation regarding Swntow follow- ing the ultimatum er
Chinese residents are returning rapidly and merchants are beginning to reopen shops, Chinese citizens in the outlying districts including Chao- um, Chaoyang, Kityang, and Tenghal in the Han River delta are taking refuge in Swatow following the re- treat of Chinese troops from Swałow.
Japanese Consulate
The Foreign Office is planning to reopen the Japanese Consulate at Swatow shortly.
The Prime
replied that
he had no offiefal information to-day, but newspaper reports made it appear that the Japanese have somewhat withdrawn the former view they beld.
Mr. R. A. Pilkington asked whe- Mr. Tadashi Matsudaira, Vice- ther the Prime Minister will con- Consul at Canton, is arriving atsider putting into effect immediately Swatow to-day to prepare for re- retaliatory measures, opening of the Consulate. The Con- sulate at Swatow was closed on August 12. 1937, when all Japanese residents evacuated the city--Domei.
are
Jarding Company Sends Fausang North
Though Hongkong shipping trng not accepting bookings for Swatow, vessels en route to Swatow or leaving Hongkong within the next few days will enter the port pos- sible. The present intention is to be guided by advice from British naval vessels on the spot.
Already one British-trading vessel has entered Swatow. The China Navigation Company's Tsinan arriv ed off Swalow yesterday morning and at 9 a.m. was escorted into the port by H.M.S. Scout. She came from Shanghai and probably carried pas- sengers and cargo for Swatow, bul
the had not been
informed yesterday whether she had been allowed to make contact with the shore.
the Hongkong office Company
Mr. Chamberinla: "No, I do not think it has got to that stage yṛl,"
Heplying to Mr. F. C.. Watkins, Mr. Chamberlain said he was unable to give, without
notice. the number of Britons at present in Tientsin.
Captain F.
P. 3. A. Helgers asked if
the Prime Minister was aware that the temper of the British people was rising and they were entirely behind him when he talked of these intoler-· able Indignities.
Mr. Chamberlain made no answer. Reuter.
New Assault.
Tientsin, June 23. Mr. Cecil Davis informed a corres- pondent that at 3.55 p.m. he was assaulted by the same Japanese army man who humiliated Messrs. Lord and House, He said that when he refused to comply with the order to strip he was hit across the mouth with his passport three times. He smilingly said "thank you" after each blow,
for northern ports yesterday after-is
Jardine's Fausong left Hongkong
noon. She carries no passengers for Swatow, but she naval authorities think it wise.
will enter if the
The Douglas Company's Holching salted
from Hongkong yesterday
The Company has decided to watch
The Della niso brought as passendered by the Figaro on the strength, incrisised production of British air- afternoon, but she will omit Swatow,
ger Mr. G. R.Sale from London, who is preeceding to Japan where he has 2 busincas.
The Delphinus left Hongkong yes- terday morning for Bangkok with
mails and the following passengers.—- Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moft, for Mar- selles, Mr. Teng Yee-yoo, for Bang- kok, and Miss 1. Pestonji for Bang- kok.
Mr Davis, who is from Christ-
President of the County Club, church, New Zealand, has been a resident of Tientsin for 30 years and
"When 1 entered the search shack produced my passport and handed it to the Japanese ofeer who order- ed me to take off my shoes and sucks, which I did," he said.
"However, when I was ordered to completely disrober 1-1
Agent of the New Zealand Government. The Japanes
to be Planes "might"release" soon a large events before resuming its call at I was Honosed-painting out-that
of a report from Sdespatch
in
number of machines for export which quite possible. The
of the question says that the geographical were not
latest type but situation of Siam played a consider superior to machines of many foreign able part in the Franco-British naval air forces.-Trans-Ocean, talks held in Singapore. Sian is seen as nequiring growing importance for a defence of the Franco-British positions hi the Far East.. Trans-Occuri,
Siam Aviators
Singapore, June 23. A squadron of aircraft from the Siamese Air Force is arriving here on
Arms For Rumania
London, June 23. The Dally Express announces to- day that the Anglo-Rumanian finan- cial talks have practically concluded. Britain will grant Rumanin'a loan of £5,000,000 for purchase of war material in England.
Swatow.
The China Navigation Company's Kiangsu will sail from Hongkong to- morrow and she is billed to visit Swatow. The Company has made no compact with the Navy In the mat- ter and will send the Klangsu in if It is at all possible.
Position At Haihow
Hoihow, The changed position at on Hainan Island is some slight com- pensation to China Coast shipping companies for the loss and incon-
smil-
officer tost his temper and my mouth with the passport, ingly said thank you.' This was re-
iwice more before the Ja officer called in four others to him. The situation was begin- ning to look ugly and I decided to disrobe find stood naked for 15 minutes while a dozen foreign women passed through."
Mr. Davis added that he wished to return to the Concession when he was
strip, but he
ordered to
Kai Tak Improvements› Kai Tak officials are now busy with the erection of a weighbridge in front of the civil hanger. The law requires July 4 on a goodwill visit to Singa statement will be issued during the ventence newly inflleted upon them allowed to do so.-United Press. that every plane shall be weighed pore buse, this being the first official) next few days on the outcome of the by the blockading of Swatow. The
from time to time and ull up-to-date
airports are equipped with a weigh bridge.
air
flangkong's growth as an centre has made the installation of one here imperative.
AIR SERVICES
Arrivals and Departures
Of Planes
Outward
For London, Australia and British countries: Imperial Airways
o.m.
June 27. Imperial Airways, 7 a.m. June 30.~
For Chungking, Stan etc.: Eurasia and C.N.A.C., services indefinite.
visit of Siamese airmen.
The kok.
The paper believes that an official
Anglo-Rumanion financial tions. Trans-Ocean.
Now Battleship
negotia-
London, June 23.
Nine Vought-Corsair scout bombers and one Martin bomber will remain two or three days and will then re- turn to
will watch demonstra- tions of Royal Air Force bombing A contract for construction of on- and other aspects of training. They other 40,000-ton battleship will be will be entertained by the Governor, placed by the Admiralty next werk, Sir Shenton Thomas, and Air Vice- according to an announcement in the Marshal ·J. T. Babington United papers to-day. The contract will be placed with Messrs. John Brown and Company, Clyde shipbuilding firm.
The cost of constructing the new battleship will be about £8,000,000. --Trans-Ocean.
Press.
America And China
For U.S.A., via Manila and Guam: Praise By Ambassador Of
Pan-American Honolulu Clipper 8.30 a.m. June 20.
For France, vla Hanol: Air France 0.30 nm. June 24.
Inward
From London and British coun- tries: Imperial Airways 5 pm, June -26; Imperial Airways. 5 p.m. June
20,.
Overseas Patriots
Chungking, June 23.
T.
PETITION PRESENTED
Japanese Leaders Ask For Belligerent's Rights
Tokyo, June 23,
The American people are greatly concerned with the war In China and Influential politicions to-day pre- have a better understanding of Chi- sented a petition to the Emperor nese problems tiun before, declared through the
Lord Keeper of the Mr. Nelson
Johnson,
Amerlean Privy Seul, Mr. Kurnhei Yuasa, for Ambassador to China, in an inter-invocation of belligerent's rights in From U.S.A., via Guam. and
view with the Central News.
China. The petitioners have duly Manlin; Pan-American June 28,
Mr. Johnson said that when he was gone through the "Petitions Act.” From Chungking Yunnan, Kwei- in New York during his recent fur-
The petition says that the only way lough, he services
visited daily by an was
of terminating the Sino-Japanese average 136 people who Inquired
lin; C.N.A.C. und Eurasia Indefinite.
From France, via Hanoi: Alr France I p.m. June 28,
Coach Begins
20th Year
about
the war
ed on by
of the
FC-
port of Halhow was recently opened by the Japanese and there are Indications that normal trade will soon be resumed.
The China Navigation Company's Kaying made a call at Hoihow on Thursday for Inspection purposes and was given a peaceful welcome. She left Holbow at 3 pm. yesterday. Her reception makes it probable that the Company will shortly resume re- gular calls at Holhow on its Pakho, Haiphong run.
Jardine's Taisang visited Hoihow yesterday morning and sailed for Hongkong at nopn after a cordial re- ception from the military and the shore agents. She did not load car- go, but Jardine boots will resume trading with, Holhow in the near future.
Blockade For 10 Days
Japanese Denial
was not
Tientsin, June 23. Japanese authorities here dismissed as "shver mulicious propagando" the reports that Britons are subject to discriminatory treatment.
All people are treated alike, a Japanese official declared, but some Britons assume an "extremely arro- gant attitude" in undergoing exami- nation and search.
As a typical example he declared that a certain George Smith on June 17 pommeled a policeman
on duty while being examined and that he was accordingly detained.
Vigorously refuting the charges of inhumanity, the spokesman challeng- ed any one to come and see how the examining and searching are carried out.--Domici.
Condition For Releaso
Mr.
A report was current in shipping eireles yesterday that the Japanese
Tientsin, June 23. intended to maintain a blockade of
The Japanese have Informed' the Swatow for 10 days. No confirma- British Consulate that the Chinese tion of this report could be obtained Provisional Government Police and from the Japanese Consulate-Gen- not Japanese are detaining eral, which had not yet received any Smith. They impiled that the Japan- Japanese intentions there. direct advice from Swatow of the
ese were powerless to interfere.
The Japanese, however, promised to hand over Mr. Smith provided the British Consulate guarantees that Mr. Smith will be deported as an undesirable. Negotiations for the
Supplies Cut Off
Shekki. June 23. In accordance with the order of
release are still going on, despite the fact that the incident has been re-
war situation. He was call-conflict speedily lies in the Invoen- the local authorities, no livestock, ces. tion of belligerent's rights so na to foudstuft, firewood, and charcoal are ta Johnson Heople at other places. cut off the arms supply to the Chiang allowed to be exported from Chung-ferred to London,United Press.
praised the patriction the overseas Chinese in the United Kal-shek regime from abroad, and to shan after June 20, States. He said that they continued seek a fundamental settlement of the to support their country despite the questions of foreign Concessions and
Settlements In China. less of Canton and Hankow,
While in New York, he said, he The petition
is nigned by Me wis honoured at dinner by a group Kanichi Ohtake, member of the
Jardine Steamor
As a consequence, the prices of these supplies in Macao and Hong-
Tientsin, June 23. kong, it
it is reported, have Increased, Jardine's steamer Tungsang de-
either-from-purted withoutmeldent from the fa
ports this morning.
Yat Po
of Chinese youths who have been House of Peers, Mr According to reports current in Fnctively doing propaganda work for Toyama, patron of the "Black Dragon
China in America.
Society who has beôn behind the
She was carrying 33 foreign-pas--- Hongkong yesterday the Portuguese sengers some of which will be trans-
HAMILTON, NY. William A. Reid, Colgate Univer sity's baschall conch and director of
The American Envoy, who travel-scenes of almost all important authorities have enforced restrictions ferred to the SS. Wingsang at Taku athletics, has started bis 20th year led here by highway via Kunming political developments in the past on the export of foodstuffs from Bar. as conch. His teams have won 203
and Kwelchow, paid a' high tribute half a century, Mr,, Yujira, Miyake, | Micao. No fresh water fish, verct- Butterfeld & Swires Lendler.curried. to the progress of highway construe voteran publicist, and Mr. Kumatnroubles, poultry or eggs Will be ex- 20 paistrigers to the 9.3. Sherryking tion and administration in Chins.—1fonda, former Japanese Ambissador - ported to Hongkong. With the Swa-which is leaving Taku Bar to-day Central News,
to Germany-Doniel.
PLEASE Turn To Page 5. for Shanghai-United Press,
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