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Britain To Recognise "State of Hostilities" in Far East Loan As Bait For Germany
TEXT
OF
AGREEMENT BRITISH, FRENCH
REACHED AT TOKYO
JAPAN MAY NOW CLAIM "RIGHTS"
TOKYO, July 23.
A MEMORANDUM signed by the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita and Sir Robert Craigie on Sunday night was worded as follows:
"The British Government recognises the conditions
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prevailing in China, where extensive military operations are in progress, and it also realises that as long as these conditions dominate the situation in China, Japanese troops can claim special rights as a guarantee for their safety, and for the maintenance of peace and order. "The British Government has recognised, at the same time, the necessity of refraining from all actions which are detrimental to Japanese troops and likely to help the nuti-Japanese Chinese,.
"The British Government will not take any action or measures which might hinder Japanese troops from will carrying out their above mentioned tasks, and clearly define this policy to British authorllies and nationals in China, and will request them to adapt their actions to this policy.”—Trans-Ocean.
STRICT NEUTRALITY
LONDON, July 24.
THE Anglo-Japanese agreement has not yet been officially announced.
PAVING
THE WAY
RECOGNITION by Great Britain of a "State of Hostili- tics" between China and Japan may, without formal declara- tion of war, pave the way for the imposition of a complete Japanese blockada of the on- tiro Chinese coast.
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Japan may, by claiming bel- ligerent rights, become titled to extend the blockade to shipping of third Powers.
If she obtains belligerent rights, she could announce a full blockade extending to any part of China, or neutral coun- tries supplying China. Third Power ships could bo boarded and have their cargo examined. They would be liable to seizuro if they carried illegal cargo destined for China.
However, it is understood by the "United Press" in London that Britain has agreed to follow a policy of
LONDON, July 28. strict neutrality in the British Concession in Tientsin and
AS YET the only information also to recognise a "State of Hostilities" in the Sino-on yesterday's conversation be- Japanese conflict.
tween Sir Robert Craigie and Mr. Arita comes from Japanese
SUCCESS, CLAIMS
APPEASEMENT?
Hudson Admits Part In New Democracy "Peace" Plan
LONDON, July 24.
MOST London newspapers, including the "Daily Express,” the “Daily Mail,” and the “Daily
JAPANESE PRESS Telegraph" prominently report on suggested
TOKYO, July 24.
THE MEMORANDUM is hailed by the Tokyo press as a great Japanese success, and it is claimed that England has accepted the Japanese viewpoint.
Importance is attached to the fact that Britain has recognised that a state of war exists between Japan and China, and has stated her willingness to draw the necessary conclusions.
British credits to Germany, which were proposed to Dr. Wolhtat by Mr. R. S. Hudson.
The "Daily Express" and the "Daily Mail" have both received a special communication from Mr. Hudson, in which he complained of misrepresentations of the talk he had with Dr. Wolhtat. He claims that he told Dr. Wolhtat of the credit plan, not in an official capacity, but privately.
According to the newspapers, industry from rearmament to the plan contained the sugges- peace time tasks.
In return, Germany shoukl sur- tion that Germany should be given access to raw materials of render Czecho-Slovakia and should
give consen! to the Britain's assurance that she will refrain from all the world, and should be given armament, or disarmament.
limitation of
actions likely to be to the advantage of China is regarded economic and financial support in the task of switching German
as being equally as important.
Military quarters here declare that commanders of Japanese military forces engaged in operu. tion in China will now no longer
JAPANESE BLOCKADING
be hindered in their decisions by H.K. BY LAND AND SEA
|consideration for the interests of third Powers in the occupied areas, and that they will be able to take all steps required by the situation.
In a letter to the papers, Mr. Hud- on emphasises that no figures had been mentioned in the talk between himself and Dr. Wolltat.—Trans- Ocean.
"Spirit Of Co-operation"
to the PARIS, July 24.-Hints effect that France was not keen to maintain for ever the present state of international tension, and would be prepared, under certain eircum-
CONSIDERABLE Japanese aerial activity has become evident stances to examine "certain aspects of the German problem" were con- along the Hongkong frontier recently.
firmed by "Le Temps" in an editorial. In cautious terms the paper de-
clares that under certain eircumstances the democracies may be willing to prove a "spirit of co-operation."
The article expresses regret at the are outcome of the Moscow negoilations, and after emphasising that Britain
together would
bo militarily too strong for Germany, says that the democracies would welcome and support a conference so long as it was brought about by voluntary agreement of all concern- ed, and there were no threats em- ployed 10 influence its course.- Trans-Occdn.
WITHHOLD JUDGMENT,
It fa believed that the Japanese are attempting to prevent The same quarters believe perishable foodstuffs entering the Colony along the Kowloon-Canton “REUTER"
that England has conceded to the Railway, Japanese army far-reaching By using hand-cars, Chinese farmers are reported to be bringing COUNSELS rights, particularly as regards considerable supplies to the Hongkong frontier, where they
foreign concessions and traffic passing through the Chinese Customs at Shum Chun. questions connected with It is officially stated that one of the stallons slightly north of and France blockades..
Shum Chun was bombed by the Japanese curly this morning. The Japanese expect that negotia- In addition to attempting to prevent foodstuffs from tous concerning special privileges
route, the Japanese hitherto enjoyed by the British Con-reaching the Colony along this vesstun will begin on Monday and will tightening their result in an amicable settlement en blockade of all This gives the Japanese Army the right to take steps sources.
with all questions connected
the to protect itself.
In official circles in London it British Concession in Tientsin
and Chinese The British-Government has is held that these reports must they believe that settlement of these
questions will lead automatically" to towns ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈In" not denied the reports that these be treated with reserve until Mr. the settlement of questions concern-vicinity of [concessions form the basis of Chamberlain makes a statementing, other Concessions.
negotiations, which are aimed at to-morrow. establishing a definite relation-Į ship between the Japanese Army
AIR RAIDS CONTINUE Japanese Warplanes Continue Activity
Meanwhile, it is wise to
and British interests in North withhold judgment. |China,-United Prea,
It is recalled that Mr. Chamberlain
in a statement to the House of Com- The Tokyo "Asahi" says the mons on June 28, said the Tokyo con- text of the agreement made be-versations would relate to local issues, tween Sir Kobert Craigie and the and he has since stated that dis- eussion ranged over the general Japanese Foreign Minister is as background of the Tientsin Incident. quoted above in Ocean" report.
the "Trans-Reuter.
Paris Pleased
Colony.
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Puppet Recognition?
Almost the Political quarters here believe that an agreement in principle had entire Hongkong now been reached between Japan Junk flect has and Foglund, which will also facilitate eventual recognillon by been tied up foreign Powers of the now Central a result of the Chinese Government which is to
new Japanese be established by Japan. Premier. 11irunuma's declaration that
British circles in Toleyo regard operations.
Japan with take into consideration British Interests and rights In Chinu In the reconstruction of East Asia as compensation for the concessions made by England to Japan.
Restricted Privileges
SHANGHAI, July 23. THE Japanese navy announc- ed that navy aircraft ruided Ishan, northern Kwangsi, laat Friday, when they demolished a
Talks Resumed
PARIS, July 23. large number of godowns con-i
The assumption that an Anglo- TOKYO, July 24. Slr, Robert Japanese agreement 1s imminent taining military supplies, and
Cralgle called on Mr. Arita at 840 pleases the press to-day, which orgues set fire to two fuel depots.
am. to-day and made final arrange-that Britain's strength in Europe
It is apparent, however, that these They bombed the wharves at Lung-ments for a round-table conference would be strengthened thereby.
which was formally opened at 9,20. The "Intransigeant" declares that interests and rights are considerably chow, southwestern Kwangal and
Berlin and Rome will know that restricted by the Anglo-Japanese; strated 30 cars loaded with gasoline) The conversations were adjourned Britain is prepared to make all the agreement, in so far as the special between Lungchow and Chennan-at noon, and resumed this afternoon. necessary sacrifices in order to be privileges hitherto enjoyed by Eng-
-Reuter.
ready, at any time, to carry out her land are restricted, or completely sus- kwan, setting fire to 10 cars and
pledges concerning the threatened,pended, by the operations of the damaging the remainder.
Statement To-day
European state.
Japanese army in China The paper expresses satisfaction Because of this, political quarters LONDON, July 24-A statement on the results of the negotiations in that British ships won't go and lose here believe that the results so far attained at the Tokyo conference Tokyo is to be made in the House of themselves in Chinese waters.
"It is peace Conimons by the
in Europe which signify, generally speaking, that Eng- Premier to-day, according to the "Daily Telegraph. counts. Our Alles have understood," land has, for the time being, concen-
declures the paper:-Reuter.
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Thirteen other fuel trucks were set ablaze in the vicinity of Panli, be- tween Chennankwan and Nanning United Press.
Raids In Kiangsi, Hunan, Kwangsi
CHUNGKING, July 24,-Japanese planes were active in Klungsl, Hunan and Kwangsi, bombing open towns yesterday,
The whole of the press to-day shows considerable reserve will re- gard to the 'negotiations and their probable result
"British Retreat"
BERLIN, July 23. The Relch Propaganda Ministry to- The "Daily Telegraph" declares day announced that "The Anglo- that concessions have been made on Japanese agreement definitely spells both sides in order to reach ana British retreat and shows her After conducting reconnaissance, understanding. The paper says that finally more tractable frame of mind, "The agreement is greeted with Japanese the
Scandinavian Alliance
ax machines bombed Klan, about 125 ilations exaggerated the Japanese satisfaction since it indicates that Newspaper Urges
View,"
miles southwest of Nanchang inuecess and the extent to which Britain is beginning to take a realistic Kiangsl, early in the morning. More England has given way.
Newspapers here carry headlines than 30 bombs were dumped in the Concessions have also been made England's Retreat in the Far East,"
by the Japanese, declares the paper, and "England Gives In the meantime, two other aircraft and it is also insisted that Britain has Hot agreed to concede belligerent
city.
dów over Yintan, near Kweiki, south-rights to Japan.-Trans-Ocean. enat Yuklang. on the Cheklang- Klongsi Railway in east Kiongsi, and dropped four missilea.
Chilling, in west Hunan near the Kweichow border, was nitncited by 27 machines in relays in the after- noon. Scores of high explosives were rained inside and outside the town.
Nanning, in south Kwangsi, was bombed by eight Japanese planes," which released over 10 missiles in the outskirts-Central News,
Tientsin Confirmation TIENTSIN, July 24-Reports
here received
confirm that Britain has agreed to recognise state of hosillittes and the Japan- ede army's right to protect itself. Britain has also agreed to re- frain from any steps anywhere in China which might hinder the Japanese objectives,
An official announcement · is being made 'at 9 o'clock to-night. ----United Press,
Prean,
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"Britain Humiliated"
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Thetis Salvage May Be Permanently Abandoned
LONDON, July 23.
ATTEMPTS to salvage the sunken submarine Thetis may be abandoned.
LATEST
"Times" Comment
LONDON, July 24, The Tokyo Correspondent of the "Times" yoys that the formula which has been agreed upon by Britain and Japan at the Tokyo conversations, and which cleared the way for a termination of a dangerous dispute, places British neutrality on the same basis as the neutrality practised by the United States and other Powers. The undertaking Britain has given to Japan can be criticised only by those who themselves are prepared to oppose obstruct the Japanese
Army.
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It cannot, says the "Times", be constructed as letting down China or of impairing any foreign interests in China
Neutral diplomatic opinion is dis- posed to congratulate the British Government on having achieved a
It has been learned that a con- more moderate settlement than at ference will be held at Admiralty first appeared possible.
Militarisation within a few days to decide this
Of Danzig Foerster Boasts Of Preparations
DANZIG, July 23. ADDRESSING 4,000 dockyard workers, Herr Foerster for the first time, admitted Danzig's military preparations,
The tone of comment in the Axis countries while the negotiations were question.
in progress showed that any success It is estimated that salvage opere would be a sharp disappointment to tions to date have cost about £50,- them.
000 and many relatives of the en- Already the militant Tokyo news- tombed men prefer their bodies not papers for instance, the "Kokumin to be disturbed.
Shimbun"--are : sounding. warnings Commander Locker-Lampson will that Britain will drive a wedge be- ask the House of Commons on Mon-tween Japan and the axis powers, day whether, "In view of the difficul- The domestic situation was one of
factors ties and doubts and the probable ex- the
which decided the pense involved in raising the Thetis, Japanese Government to make the the House will consider leaving the basis for a settlement relatively easy. The anti-British agitation was being vessel where she is, to remain na memorial to the dead with a perma- used as a cover for the revival of
mark nent buoy Lo
the spot," extremist activity, and the majority. of the ruling elements in Japan were United Proms,
alarmed by those dangerous under- eurrents and állently supported, be- hind the scenes, those who strove for A settlement,
Other Norwegian Charged
OSLO, July 24.
It was no longer necessary to rely THE conclusion, of a compre- | hensive military alliance between pared for all eventualities.
on Germany, he said. "We are pro- Sweden, Norway and Finland to States may arm, but they don't over-
The Japanese Government also ROME, July 23.
Oscar Dullin, 41, a Norwegian, was realised that if the present opport- protect those three Scandinavian take us that way. We have a Diplomalle circles
Sere consider States against the threat of right to our stolen territories, and we charged before Mr. T. 3. Houston at unity for a settlement was lost. the Anglo-Japanese accord
the Central Magistracy this morning Anglo-Japanese relations would be
como irrevocably hostile/Router. "further humillation" for Britain,
itain. Soviet expansion in the Baltic is jahall get them back."
Another Danzig message says that with being a vagrant. They also describe the statement demanded by the newspaper
Dullin said he had been to lie, alx ten Polish military cadets, armed that the accord does not involve the "Tidons Tegn." concenalon of any British principles
with automatic pistols, were arrested Norwegian Consulate five or The paper claims that Norway, vs boing "face-saving."
said he was a 'scáman and had 'just Sweden and Finland are threatened when crossing the frontier to-day times for help but was refused. His
without permission. Roberto Farinacei, in a front page by the new course of Boviet foreign,
lost bis job, It is expected they will be charged editorial in the "Regima Fascista" policy. Russia has clearly indicated
Mr. Houston gave Dullin a week! ikely to to look for a job, and it at the end says "Moré siaps ... British foreign that she considers the Baltic States with espionage, and are policy registers another clamorous as her spheres of influence Trans-escape with a nominal sentence of a of that period he is unsuccessful
Dullia, was to be sent home, PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
{few weeks' Imprisonment,--Neuter.
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