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1939.
日三十月五
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Martial Law Declared As Foreigners Evacuate Europe
ZERO HOUR FOOCHOW &
AMERICAN TAKEN INTO SWATOW
DAWN THIS MORNING was zero hour for Foochow, the capital of Fukien Province, and Wenchow, the treaty port in Chekiang Province.
The Japanese warning to foreign ships to leave both these ports which "will be subjected to military opera- tions" expires to-day.
all
Following mass meetings, nearly foreigners have evacuated Wenchow. A large number, who were taken off Foochow, have since returned to the city.
In order to leave Foochow, foreign men and women in the city were forced to go overland, mostly by sedan chairs, to Pagoda Anchorage, a distance of about twenty miles. DECIDE TO REMAIN
Although two opportunities have since been provided at Foochow for evacuation, all the Britons have decided to remain.
The decision to evacuate Wenchow was
NEAR FOR Facing WENCHOW Crisis?
"BE TOUGH,"
SAYS EDEN
GRENININGTON, June 28.
"NOT ONLY to be tough but to look tough, talk tough and act tough is the best con- tribution wo, as a peoplo, can make to peace," sald Mr. Anthony Edon in a speech here to-day.
"Our greatest contribution is to stand unshakably firm by
the undertakings WC havo given and to take every step in our power to ensure that athers understand we mean to do so".
Mr. Eden said the greatest risk to peace lay in the failure of some governments to under- stand "oven now, that we ard in carnest"-United Press.
Japan's Part In Totalitarian Plan
CHURCHILL SEES EUROPEAN FLARE
LONDON, June 28.
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL, speaking in London to-day, warned his listeners that tension in Europe would become most severe during the next three months.
He brought his speech to a close with a pointed reference to the Tientsin situation.
He declared: "I see Dr. Goebbels and his Italian counterpart, Signor Gayda, have been jeering at us because we haven't gone to war with Japan on account of the gross insults to which Englishmen and New Zea- landers have been subjected in Tientsin.
STATEMENT IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
TIENTSIN CRISIS THOUGHT EASIER
LONDON, June 28.
a
"I MUST first deal with the local situation in Tientsin," said Mr. Chamberlain when he answered
the House of Commons to-day.
!: "I am glad the Government has not been provoked into taking their eye off the target.
Grave
PESSIMISM IN FRENCH CAPITAL Saturday May Be Danzig Zero Hour
PARIS, June 28.- The situation facing a tense Europe is the most grave for the twenty years since the World War,
U.S. PLANES GO TO HAWAII WASHINGTON, June 28.
·~ THE NAVY Department to- day disclosed the record trans- fer of 15 bombing planos to Hawail.
This brings the Navy's air contingent thero to a record high total of 71 planes.a
un.
Some naval sources officially interpret this trang- for as a demonstration of tho United States air power at a time when the situation in tho Oriant is SO tensa.-United
Press.
EUROPEAN LADY HAS OPERATION Five Injured In Bus Crash
FIVE PASSENGERS, including a
other
J
**
had persons
the result of a bus acckient on the
the French Premier told a group of political and parliamen-European lady, are in hospital and
leaders at tary
the miraculous crcape from desih, Ministry of War to-day -the 20th anniversary of the signature of the Treaty of Versailles.
M. Daladier is reported to leaders have told party frankly that the French Government has reason to
"These studied insults and affronts from the Japanese a believe that a German coup nation. hitherto renowned for in Danzig is imminent. their good manners-may well have been a trap to lure us away from the seas where any major trouble, which may arise, will be decided.
NEXT SATURDAY? According to unofficial sources here, next Saturday has been tagged as the likely date for Hitler to under
Castle Peak Road near the 944-mile
stone yesterday morning.
Mrs. F. E. Lawrence has sustained
went through a glass window of the bus.
terrible injuries to her left arm, which
Other passengers, in addition to the nye in hospital, sustained minor in- Juries.
A t-tree on the side of a 50-foot
crabankment prevented the bus from carrying is passengers
When the
I
to certain death in the sea below.
The bus was en route from Castle Peak to
to Kowloon when the accident occurred.
one of the bus-wheels fell into the deep gutter along the near the Hume Pipe works. roadside The bus skidded at right angles to the road, the rear wheels falling over
embankment. the steep
As the bus started to plunge down Long-Famed Courtesy
the embankment, with its oprine-
the
air, the passengers→→→ "We ought not to send
numbering either 30
31-were sure of our position in the programme of Reich agung down the aisle, fleet to the Far East until we are take the next phase in his bonnet up in
bably it won't be necessary to re-incorporation-into-Gered perilously Berched over the incline, because once our position is sure many of the 400,000 prevented from falling to the sea be
low by the tree, in the Mediterranean, I
think nationals living in the you will find the Japanese rc-
thefr *old long-famed Danzig Free City-United cover courtesy,
our
Gr
The bus crashed into a fl-tree on the
"hustened when Japanese aeroplanes-flew-over-the city number-of-questions regarding the position in China, in Mediterranean, and then pro-grandis e ment by the side of the embankment, and remain-
dropping small parachutes to which were attached warnings of the imminence of military operations. MARTIAL LAW
*
A "Reuter" message from Chungking states that the Chinese authorities have declared martial law at Foo- chow, which is preparing to defend itself against the Japanese attack.
#
As from dawn to-day, no foreign or Chinese ships will be allowed to enter or leave the harbour. The boom in the Min River at Mingnan Pass has been closed and strengthened.
An American helped the British navy break the blockade of Swatow yesterday.
He was Mr. H. L. Decker, an official of the Texas Oil Company in Hongkong. Mr. Decker left Hongkong for Swatow by the Douglas liner Seistan on Tuesday.
TAKEN ABOARD WARSHIP
When the steamer was not permitted to entér Swatow har- bour, H.M.S. Scout went alongside and took off Mr. Decker and some mail bags."
Position At Swatow
"The arrivals of perishable foodstuffs in the British Con- cession continue to be spasmodic and only a fraction of the
normal supply is reaching the Concession. The focal British authorities are taking active steps to remedy the present deficiency.
TALKS IN TOKYO
as
"I don't believe that Japan, deeply entangled in China-nay,
Press,
NAZIS IN CITY bleeding every poré in China-her LONDON, June 29. The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, admit- ted to a Labour questioner in the House of Commons to-night that the Government had heard re- ports about the formation of a Nazi Free Corps in Danzig.
strength ebbing away in a wrongful "All British subjects who pass and impossible task, and with the through the Earriers.
the since whole weight of Russia upon her commencement of the blockade have) In North China, will wish to make war upon the British Empire watit Seeking Basis For been subjected to a rigorous search
stated in the House on June 19. she sees how matters go in Europe. The number of instances in whichTherefore, we should approve both Full Settlement
British subjects have been compelled the patience and firmness of the to strip is Afteen, including one Government towards the vexatious TOKYO, June 20. woman, but there do not appear to problems of the Far East."
during the Mr. Churchill concluded with an- FIRST. conversation have been any more coses
other appeal for the conclusion of an between the Foreign Minister, lust day or two.
alliance with Russin.-Reuler. Mr. Arita, and the British Ant-
Tokyo Talks
British Resentment bassador, Sir Robert Craigie, "His Majesty's Ambassador in
LONDON, June 28-In the course with regard to the Tientsin affair Tokyo has been for some time in com- of his remarks in the House of Lords
munication with will take place next week.
the Japanese to-day, Lord Elibank said it would
THE
wili
military
.
Preceded by mine-sweepers, also be si 1. Tientsin will agreed that the ed in penetrating a short disagreement being reached between Mr. relating to present conditions Japon in suppressing all anti-
DOSC."
of the
AIDED BY WARSHIPS heavy fire with these vessels. "The "inishh!) touches to the settle pected to start forthwith, will be reHe asked the Government If Sl
British Ships Land Passengers
ment;
Mr. Butler added that the position there was not clear,
The Labour member, Mr. Cook, naked: "In view of the somewhat delicate situation af Danzig, will not the Government consider send- Ing á British naval squadron to the Baltic on a friendly visit?" Mr. Butler did not reply to the
question.
that he has sent new instructions to Mr. Chamberlain confirmed reports the British Ambassador at Moscow.
United Press.
It is understood that Major Herbert, Government and I am now able to take a long time to eradicate the re- at announce that as a result of the ex-sentment felt with regard to the British Superintending Consul
taken Tientsin, and Mr. Tanaka, Japanese change of views which has
"He mentioned that among the Superintending Consul ut Tientsin, place between His Majesty's Govern-Japanese acts.
ment in the United Kingdom and the points nglinting the public mind was The American passenger and the malls were then taken
participate in the negotiations.
Japanese Japanese Government it has been the report that the Japanese Gov- Representatives of the ashore, their landing being effected without incident.
conversations shall
Showdown Imminent to Tokyo for con- take place in Tokyo in order to effect ernment might propose. British co-
elements. Japanese gunboats have succeed- sultation. In the event of a basic a settlement of the various questions
Without saying anything offensive
PARIS, June 20-A series of un- reports being circulated Arita and the British Ambassador, Tientsin. Representatives
to Japan, he believed that world official tance up the Min River from the British and Japanese Superin- local British and Japanese authorities Sharp Peak, Chinese shore bat- tending Consuls from Tientsin will will be invited to Tokyo for the pur co-operation in the Japanese dletion among high French, British and ary meant giving everything to foreign diplomalle circles indicate settle. terics yesterday exchanged negotiate detalled terms for a
Japan for which they ask, without that a show down regarding Danzig
|is|
Imminent. "The conversations, which are ex- ¡question.
The French Premler to-day called Heavy fighting between Chinese
consultation and said the Gerinan and Japanese forces is reported at ment negotiations will be given in lated to local Issues and will be de- Robert Craigle would fully bear this parliamentary group-into secret
British
that, while and signed to secure
the in mind when negotiating. Tientaln between the Yubwang Island near Wenchow,
Staff hos received confirmation of neutrality of the Concession shall be
No Climb Down
German Altering into Danzig and Missionaries at the American Board Japanese authorities "on the spol."
the British authority Mr. Tanaka, "the maintained, Mission
Meanwhile, and Church
Britain might also be asked to that he foresaw a possibility of action Missionary
Tientsin, will within the Concession shall be pre- Society's sanatoria on Sharp Peak Japanese Consul at
He China. The British Government had
yesterday's warning have been leave Tientsin by aeroplane to-day served intact," Mr. Chamberlain con- support Japanese currency in North during this week-end, are reported
repeated tinued: evacuated..
for Tokyo. He proceeded to Peiping PASSENGERS AND MAIL
declined to accept this suggestion, that the situation in Danzig is serious: but he wished to urge. the Govern It is believed that these Indications to the Intest Hat, the yesterday to consult the Japanese According on all British shipping arriving Americon and British missionaries diplomatic and military authorities
"In view of these conversations His ment to stand fast on that line, and of an imminent showdown have ex- Majesty's Government assumes there not to give way one lota to what pedited Britain's negotiations with at Swatow are being transferred stationed at Foochow are:
will be an American Board Mission.→→→→Miss
end to the strippings, would mean a death blew to inter- Russin. Sottlement On Spot? S. E.
One Embassy has received con- Armstrong, Miss H. M.
and similar incidents in Ticutain national trade and Bellal trade like-
Adential information from Germany Atwood, Rev. and Mrs. B. Bingham,
TIENTSIN, June 29-The Japan-There is reason to hope that this will, wise in China and the Far East.
Lord Elibank said there was
that Hitler has virtually completed Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Christian, Mr. ese Consul-General in Tientsin has in fact, be the case,
the
circumstances His the Japanese attitude In
plans to seize Danzig by an internal connection and Mrs. G. M, Newell, Misa H. H. expressed the bellef that the forth."Under
coup instead of by German peneira- Smith, Rey, and Mrs. W. II. Top-corning Anglo-Japanese parleys in Majesty's Government is not disposed with the $50,000,000 in silver deposit
to consider.. the odvisablilty
of ed
the
tion. It is belloved Chinese banks in Tien-
tint Britain with ping, Mias J. C. Walker, Miss M. Tokyo will seek only a basis for the referring the dispute to the League of tsin. There was the suggestion that and France would
refuze 'to fight negotiation of a settlement of Church
clrcumstances. Missionary Society Tientsin
such controversy while the Nations.
"We would consider that the this silver might be hunded to Japan under
United Press. the course of the negotiations. Miss C. Bryant, Bishop and Mrs. broader issues would best be settled J. Hind, Rey, and Mrs. W. P. W or the British, and: Japanese re- Japanese authorities are consequentlyfe could, not orge too strongly
PLEASE Turn To Pago 5. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. A. W presentatives in Tokyo, Norton, Miss E. M. Mulholland, Major Herbert, the British Corsul Miss A: Wolle, Miss LB. Craig, General, is expected to leave im-
to. H.M.S. Scout, which is run-. ning the Japanese blockade.
It is understood that two steamers
In addition to the ss. Selston, have already transferred their passengers and mall to the British warship.
The B. &..S.. steamer. Kwangtung left for Shanghai yesterday without entering port, and the Jardine stoamer Taisang also did not enter port,
With the exception of these incl- dents, Swalow is reported to be quiet. HMS Thanet is still in the harbour, despilo Japanese objections.
H.MLS. Dorsetshire has joined II.M.9. Delight of, Kutangeu, where HACER PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
Island or
Wiley-
to
there.-Domei.
Miss 1. F Grindley Miss A. C.mediately for Tokyo.
Strippings To End?
LOUIS WINS
also
upen the Government the dis- astrous effect this would have upon the Chinese mind and upon, the -position of our nationals in the
East.
Kendall, Miss D, Stubbs, Dr. and Meanwhile the 14th day of the Mrs. J. L. Webster, Miss H. Web-traffle restrictions in Tientsin anw a JOE LOUIS TECHNICALLY Must Be Checked ster Miss W. Williamson, Miss A. marked improvement of conditions KNOCKED OUT TONY GALENTO
M. Hind, Miss E. M. Brown, Miss at the barriers, but Japanese search IN FOURTH ROUND-United Press.
PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
See Pago Nine
In conclusion "Lord Elibank - re- marked: "I wish to emphasise very PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
Party Leaders Confer LONDON, Juno 28-Sir Walter Citrine and Dr. Hugh Dalton, re- presenting the National Council of Labour, to-day had a two-hour dis-. cussion on viribus aspects of foreign- | affairs, with Mr, Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax, in the Premier's PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
European's Promptitudo
Mr. Inglis, of the Hume Pipe Com- pany, witnessed the accldent, and rushed quickly to the scene.
Ho assisted in dragging Mrs. Lawrence from the bus.
Her left arm was so badly gashed
by the glass that the arteries were
Revered
Mr. Inglis promptly applied a Law- tourniquet and then drove Mrs. rence, into Kowloon, where she was the Kowloon at once admitted to Hospital for Immediate operation.
It
was, reported this morning that she was progressing as well as could bo expected. She owes her life to the promptness of hir. Inglis
tourniquet, without applying the which she would probably have bled to death,
In
The bus was badly amaahed in the collision with the tree, which very fortunately did not snap under the impact.
Airs. Lawrence resided with her husband af Castle Peak, and, was coming inte Kowloon when the · RC- eldent occurred. Mr. Lawrence La attached to the P.W.D.
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