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3, 1939.
日七十月五
"We Will Not Leave Foochow," Bishop Cables "Telegraph"
BRITONS
IN
WILL STAY
FUKIEN
"INVASION NEAR" RADIO MESSAGE
"AN INVASION of Foochow is apparently imminent.”
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This dramatic message was received by the Hongkong "Telegraph" this morning from the Anglican Bishop of Fukien, Rt. Rev. John Hind, who is remaining at his headquarters at the Church Missionary Society in Foochow.
The Bishop of Fukien added in his exclusive message to the "Telegraph" that all British residents of Foochow had decided to remain at their posts, and not to accept the offer of the naval authorities to evacuate them to Hongkong. ONE FAMILY LEFT
"Only
one family has evacuated," he
JAPANESE PLANES
NEAR MACAO
MACAO, July Z.-Japanese warplanes, flying in V-forma- tion, flow close to the Macso Frontier this morning on route to an island objective not far from the Portuguese Colony.
CAPITAL
Non-Essential Imports Prohibited CHINA RESTRICTS FOREIGN TRADE
The drone of the planes British, Other Foreign Goods
brought thousands of people
out
of their homes. From БОТО of the roof-tops, the Japanese planes were clearly
visible to residents of Macao.
The planes, which had ovidently 'flown from the Ladrones lalands, headed westward in the direction of Pakchiu and Kongmoon,
Soon afterwards the dull sound of four explosions was distinctly audible, indicating that an island near Macao had beon bombed, — Our Oton Correspondent.
To Be Curtailed
CHUNGKING, July 3,
IN AN attempt to cope with the adverse trade balance, the Ministry of Finance, in an important state- ment late last evening, has announced sweeping restrictions of all non-essential imports into China,
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Britain's National Forces Reviewed.
Premier Broadcasts Message From King
LONDON, July-2.
A STRIKING message from the King on national defence preparations was read by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the course of his broadcast to-night.
This vigorous measure, whose purpose is to check the difficulties confronted by the Stabilization Fund and to strengthen China's resources for the purchase of
His Majesty, after referring necessary imorts from abroad, will, it is estimated, save: to the great pleasure afforded him and the Queen in witnessing the nation de $230,000,000 (£13,000,000) a year.
the march past of the national The announcement of the service volunteers in Hyde-Park
that os from date, a total of "to us it was a most impressive
telegraphed, "They left Foochow on health LATEST NEWS FROM DANZIG try of Finance states during the afternoon, says that
grounds.
"All other Britons are remaining.”
The Bishop of Fukien has been in China for thirty- seven years, and practically all that period has been spent in Fukien Province, where he arrived as a missionary a few weeks after his ordination in 1902.
There are well over 100 Britons in Foochow, including about 40 missionaries.
SOVIET AND
According to the latest list, British missionaries attached to
AND the Church Missionary Society's
BRITAIN
Negotiations Continuing
LONDON, July 2.
missions and still in Foochow are, in addition to Bishop and Mrs, Hind;
Rev. and Mrs. W. P. W. Williams, Rev, and, Mrs. A. W. Norton, Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Norton, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. A.
Barbed Wire Replaces Harvest On Frontier
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DANZIG, July 2. THE SPEECH of Herr Albert Foerster, leader of the Danzig Nazia, in which he declared that the people of Danzig wished, and would return to the Reich, was delivered to-day at the District Party Day celebration, arranged some time ago, and was Interrupted by wild applause,
20,000 IN REVIEW
King Takes Salute In Hyde Park
234 listed items in the Import demonstration of the spirit of Tarif will be prohibited from service which everywhere le entering China.
present in the nation to-day, and Foreign goods affected by which shows itself in the determina- Hon to make the country ready to this measure, according to a list meet any emergency, whatever the
LONDON, July 2 released by the Ministry, Include sacrifices or the inconveniences
THE KING, accompanied by wine, cigars and cigarettes, sea eptalled,
the Queen and Queen Mary, to- products, silk goods, toilette "Our civil defence force is now day reviewed in Hyde Park, requisites, toys, medicine, meat, established. The call has been 20,000 men "and"women;"repre=“ candy and sugar manufactured answered and volunteers are already goods, tinned goods, fruits, much I admire their public spirit, and vice volunteers.
at work. I want them to know how Henting 2,000,000 national der.. vegetables, and non-essential woollen I want also to express my apprecla- They saw a composite pleturo of and cotton goods, timber, paper, tion of the wives who are giving up the whole national service organi bamboo, clay and stone ware und their home Hte to let their husbands tion of the United Kingdom, includ Ilquid fuels which may be substituted spend their evenings in national ser- ing every branch of ARP. acrylco by other fuels.
and authority in the country,
vice.
I. R. A. BOMB Appearance,
military age and of uniformed It is emphasised that the money safe,
OUTRAGES
Webster, Misses C. Bryant, E. M. Anxious Week-End
Mulholland, A. Wolfe, L. B.
A LONG report has been re- Craig, I. F. Grindley, S. C. ceived at the Foreign Office from Kendall, D. Stubbs, H. Webster, Sir William Seeds on his con- | W. Williamson, A. M. Hind, E. M. versation with M. Molotoff Brown, E. Izzard, A. C. Town- yesterday.
send and G. Gordon,
It is expected, says "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent, that an- other meeting will take place at an early dute. The ground. is being cleared of all possible misunderstand- Ings regarding the problems Involved by the question of guarantees to smaller States-Reuter,
Talks in Paris
Britain and France,
by
Mongol Border Fighting
In Britain
LONDON, July 2. BRITAIN passed through an anxious week-end with no fewer than eight bomb outrages, one great conflagration and a fire on board a ship being reported. I.R.A. sabotage being suspected jin every case.
The morch past, in which 200 The streets
"Strong And Safo" this morning
To Operate At Once
mechanised vehistes took part, Isnied presented 1 normal
Sunday The announcement states that tho "I am sure the volunteers, whether for over an hour.
In the morning the King and Queen except for the Jaspectorate-General of Customs has men or women, will feel rewarded by conspicuous absence of men of been duly instructed by wire to atop the consciousness that they are help attended a service of thanksgiving at the Import of those goods forthwith, lag to keep our country strong and Westminster Abbey on the occasion of their refum from Canada, New- figures among the strolling saved by the prohibition of these "As I watched the ranks march by foundland and the United States.)
impart articles will be used by the could not help thinking size of the Tho Cabinet was represented by crowds.
Government for the purchase from latest addition to our services of Sir Thomas Inskip and Colonel All such were on duty.""
defence-ihe young men in our new Colville. The only exceptions were soldiers abroad of various necessities.
The congregation sang the National The foreign exchange involved is militia, whose, prompt and cheerful visiting the Free City for the re-union
thus not affected except in its use, response to the summons has shown Antiiom at the beginning of the ser- of the Second West Prussian Field and friendly foreign Powers will be them well worthy of the high trad!-vice. Artillery, Regiment No. 36,
trade
with tons of the services they have joined for the King and the royal family, Dean La Billere read the prayers Former and present members of able to maintain their
China. the regiment marched from the
The Ministry of Finance feels Hohesigen barracks Memorial for a short commemora- the foreign Powers will be assured. to the War confident that full understanding of tion service and were then dismissed, Green-Grey Uniforms
are
--Central News.
Country's Thanks
and territorials who had been called
"I remembered, too, the reservats
which were followed by a special prayer for peace~Reuter.
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War Or Peace?
from their work and their komes to Facilities For Exports
man our defences at this time. The country's thanks are due to all of Chungking, July 3, Their triin green-grey figures drew
As China's imports are restricted, them and to the personnel of 'thesa many approving glances, although
and auxiliary, who An oil refinery in Leeds was se longer a novelty, in Danzig streets.
Foldiera In German uniform are no Dr. H. H. Kung, President of the forces, regular
Executive Yuan and Minister of have throughout firmly, shouldered HSINKING, July 3. on fire early this morning, when The Manchoukuo-Outer Mongol about 300 tons of oil were destroyed.
The green and ripe corn is now Finance, announced late last night, their great responsibility.
"You all know our preparations being
and further important liberalisation of cut, and gathered, Flames from the explosion which frontler is again torn by hostilities as
barbed-wire entanglements are regulations governing the nation's are designed not to provoke war, but Japanese and Manchoukuo forces started the blaze shot up for several
being hastily constructed
In ita exports in order to simulate produc- to preserve peace. We still preserve
LONDON, July 2-3n a statement PARIS, July 2-The visit to the stated vigorous counter-attacks
the hope that the nations may learn on hundred feet.
place on the German side of the ion and the export trade.
the international French Foreign Obice of Dr. J.Thursday night against the Soviet All fire brigades in Leeds and the
Polish-German frouiler in the dis- In view of the barter agreements to live together in fellowship and to "Reuter on
situation to-day. Mr. Arthur Green- Loudon, the Netherlands Minister to and Outer Mongol forces along an ex-vleinity were tolled to the scene to
triot of Firchan along the Corridor, ond commodity credit agreements, harmony.
But in the meantime wo are re-wood, acting leader of the Opposi- Paris, is reported to have considerable tended front on the right bank of the prevent the flames from spreading.
At the Enst India Docks in the Port Orders from the Polish and German wood oil, tea, bristles and mineral significance, and it is stated that the Khalha River. diplomat told M. Georges Bonnel
of London, the 1,500 ton steamer sides to avoid small incidents which Products will continue to be handled solved to leave nothing undone to lion, emphasised that Britain desires Frontier dlspatches indicate that Marin caught on fire. The vessel had might precipitate action
being primarily by Government trading maintain our country's security, and no war, and she will unsheath the hat his Government took exception
organisations; but other export goods to that last national service volun- sword only in defence of principles her Independence and scrupulously observed by everyone, will be handled through ordinary teers are making a contribution sacred- lo to the contemplated guarantee for the about 1,000 Soviet and Outer Mongol mixed cargo aboard.
freedom. About: 120 Bremen were 'employed
which deserves all our gratitude." troops supported by artillery pieces States Integrity of the Baltic
channels of trade. Tension Remains
She is determined to resist further and about 20 tanks crossed the border in fighting the flames. Six men
Exchange in respect of all exporta, about 10 miles southeast of Nomon-afterwards were taken to hospital
acts of aggression similar to those There is a superficial calm, but the according to the announcement, is to
Premior's Speech
which recently led to the pretant un- He also informed M. Bonnet that han about 0 o'clock on Thursday night suffering from smoke and gas poison- tension behind the scenes is reflected be delivered to the Bank of Chinn The Prime Minister added a few settlement, uncertainty and appro this objection by Holland was shared and begun to attack the Japanese and ing
in the crowded barracks which and the Bank of Communications at weighty remarks coupled with anhension in Europe, and which greatly by a large number of small neutral Manchoukuo positions,
However, the steamer is not re- Danzigers are not yet suficiently ac- the official rates of exchange of the unmistakable warning at the con Imperilled the very foundations of Powers.
Immediately responding to the Farded as a total loss-Trans-Ocean.customed to pass by without stopping Central Bank of Chia, but exportera clusion of reading the royal message:clvilisation by destroying the M. Loudon at the same time x-Outer Mongol action, Japanes
to watch the drilling of the newly will receive a surn based upon thei Wo are living in critical and supremacy of the law and substituting landed and older Inmate the ant difference between the offelal rates dangerous times," he said. "We the power of the mailed fist. pressed the Netherland Government's Manchoukuo artlilery and machine-
aircraft guns on Bishop's Hill, high and the rates jointly announced from ourselves are peaceful nation, and concern at the too intimate under-gun units went into action and a fierce
The desire for war or peace, existing time to time by the Bank of China we desire no quarrels with anyone, therefore, reats entirely in the hands presa reconditioning of the standing between France and Britain fighting ensued; frontler. dispatches
fortresses and Soviet Russia-Trans-Ocean,'
and the construction of and the Bank of Communications, But let no-one make the mistake of the potential aggressor. Ho, and new fortreasen and barracks, and the After arrangements have been supposing we are not ready to throw not we, will cast the die." (s lightning landing of munitions at made for the sale of the relative exdur whole strength into the scale if Mr. Greenwood said he hoped that EAST LANSING, Mich. "Greenbaards" will replace black-night time under a curtain of secrecy change to the Bank of China or the need be, to resist aggression, whether people of Germany would carnestly Polish circle say they know all this Bank of Communications, certificates against ourselves or against those rasp this truth with all fis implica- boards in the $1,020,000 fieldhouse |other points of the frontier and there and gymnasium at Michigan State is going on arid they can confidently of customs clearance will be issued whose independence we have under-lons, le rellerated that there was
by these two banks,
taken to defend."
no quarrel with the German, people, are Indications that the hostililes will College, to be completed by January
In order to develop export trade, The Nazis deny any events of
In beginning the broadcast, Mr.The conflict is. between the policy of Chalk talks for athletes will be 1. spread along an extended front.
special efforts are being made to im- Chamberlain said that the afternoon, aggression and the principles of free sinlater intent. on Heavy relaforcements are arriving performed with black crayons
The present apparent deadlock in prove and co-ordinate transportation A record for the size of college at the Outer Mongol frontier and the Breen glass surfaces, supposer
now in our history, for it was the and dispules-Reuter Special. class assignments is claimed by De-Soviet and Outer Mongol forces at rilminste "blind spots" in the room Nazi-Polish contacts may be broken in the interior and to remove hind-Parade had been something quite negotiation for a settlement of claims
the tances to the free movement of gonds. |árai fime our civil defence forces had Von Anderson, Brigham Young present concentrated near the border and reduce eye-strain,
-Central News.
been recognised as¦n, fourth arm, University student. ·Assigned to fare estimated at over 3,000.
Finance Spokesman Explains itahding side by alde with the CHUNKING, July 3-A spokermon auxillarien of the three fighting the Ministry of Finance stated that services on a definite part of the
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Following several hours of heavy Aghting, the dispatches claim, the Soviet and Outer Mongol forces were Spirited engagements took place at
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prepare a term paper covering world The "Asahi Shimbun" reports that territory on Wednesday morning and history since the year 814, Andersonn mixed cavalry, infantry and advanced to within 2 kilometres of condensed the report on one sheet of mechanized force including about the Japanese and Manthoukuo posl paper-10 square feet in area. 11,000 men Invaded the Manchoukuottons.-Domof.
wall
by Polish representations to 1Senate in the near future,
Last night Danzigern watched' from Zoppot Pier on illuminated procession of Polish war, merchant and dahing of
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