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British Trade. Decline
London, July 25.
In the House of ComMONM to-day, Mr. T. Kennedy (Labour, Kirkcaldy) drew attention to the record fall of the Valled Kingdom trade with China dur- ing the first six months of 1939, altributable to the Japanese cap- ture of Canton, Kongmoon and ulher Chineko ports, and asked if any actions is being taken to counteract the effect of the Japanese occupation
Mr. Oliver Stanley stated in reply that it was recognised the imperts in the first six months amounted to C700,000 Jess than the corresponding period of Insi yrar. Exports and re-exports, however, were slightly larger. He said the Brlilsh Government would continue to watch the altuation closely with a view to taking appropriate step as might appear necessary or prac- trable to protect British trade with China-Reuter,
SHIP HITS MINE
Haitan Holed Off
Fukien Coast
Last night the British ship Haltan of the Dougins Line struck a floating mine of the Fukien const and wEN holed. She is not believed to be in any inmediate danger, although she apparently disabled and has an-
chored,
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
July 26, 1939.
TIENTSIN SETTLEMENT: Soviet- Manhattan
JOINT COMMITTEE REACH AN AGREEMENT
The agreement reached in Tokyo with Mr. H. Arita, Japanese Foreign Minister, applies not only to Tientsin but to all other parts of China under Japanese occupation, according to Sir Robert Craigle, British Ambassador,
Sir Robert added: "However, the agreement represents-no change of the policy of the British Government, which has never and any intention of obstructing the operations of the Japanese forces in China or Jeopardising the security of the Japanese forces and disturbing public order in the Japanese controlled area in China,”
In Tientsin a Japanese Army spokesman announced that the blockade will continue until the British authorities give concrete evidence of their intention to carry out the agreement fully.
"Anti-British agitation continues in Peiping, Tsinnn and
Mukden.
Yesterday discussions of the Joint Committee continued and a satisfactory formula was reached to enable the main discus- sions to continue this morning,
It is considered that the question of the polleing of Tientsin, the most difficult question to be settled, will be amicably scitled, perhaps during to-day's discussion.
Tokyo, July 23, The Anglo-Japanese round table conference, meeting in comminilec to- day, began discussing the munten-i ance of peace and order in polletgi the British Concession in Tientsin, which Is described by Japa lese sources as the most difficult issue in | individual questions on Tientsin
Mr. Arita reported the progress of the conference at a Cabinet meet ing where a frankt exchange of views took place regarding the disposal of the China ineldent, nithough the War Minister, General Itagaki, reported to have voicing his own opinion,
refrained from
Japanese newspapers pay a tribute Itu British statesmanship and moral courage in the Tokyo talks-Reuter,
agreement doual.
Was reached-Interna-
Times Sees Benefits
London, July 23.
Soviet Navy
Day
Commissar Gives Clear Warning To Japan
Moscow, July 24. Elaborate celebrations were held throughout the country to mark the Soviel's first Navy, Day.
Detachments from the Black Sen and the Northern Fleets participated in a display on the Khimki Reservoir at Moscow a feature being the des. icuetion of "enemy" ships by for pedoes.
The Commander of the Baltic Ficet reviewed o large concentration of warships in the gulf of Finland. Router Special,
Warning To Japan
Moscow, July 25. The Commissar of the Navy in a "Last night many of the shrewdlighting speech declared, "We know st foreign observers in London were that some of our restless neighbours; agreed, un second thoughts, an Anglo-Japanese agreement is the best for instance li the Far East, need a method," writes The Times diplomáticy realise that our frontiers
lesson from our armed forces before le correspondent..
Inviolable and that we will allow nobody to infringe them."
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"Nothing has been given away in the formula and it does no move than codify the state of affairs that submarines thun Germany and Jopen He added that Russia had more already exists. The offer basis, together. She has, he said, used with restraint for
more andusan 100 warships and submarines in vivendi in the future, certainly does eastern walers, in addition to minor not mean that we are committed in craft-Reuter Bulletin. advance to agree to every demandi any Japanese commander in China) may care to make."—Neuter,
Good For Danzig
Yards' Building Capacity
Moscow, July 25.
The Navy Commissur, M.
| Kuznetsov, declared that the naval strength of the Soviet is increasing rapidly,
Further Progress Made
Tokyo, July-25. Shortly before û p.m. yesterday one The Anglo-Japanese Joint Com-
Paris, July 25. brief message Was received frommittee concluded the discussion DI The papers generally approve of Captain E. Walker, who is in com-measures relating to co-operation in the Anglo-Japanese agreement in! mand of the Douglas steamer, which the maintenance of peace and order Talcyo. stated that the ship had struck an Tientsin at this afternoon's meet- mine, that she was making water ining, which Justed three hours and No hold, that she was anchored, twenty minutes from 2.20 pm, ar- and that she was in no Immediate cording to well-informed quarters,
The results of the discussion will No rescue vessel had left Hongkong be referred to the full meeting of up to an early hour this morning, the British and Japanese delegations nce the Hallan had not sent out ant 19.39 a.m. to-morrow at the off- 5.0.5. However, the Jogal
amce of cial residence of the Vice-Minister agreement is welcomed without din the Douglas Steamship Company was for Foreign Affairs. keeping a close watch for any fur- Ther missages from the ship in case the necessity arose to take rapid action before this morning.
The shipbuilding Industry las reached the stage, he claimed, when Le Jour mys that England has not the Soviet is now able to build got the worst of this bargain, because large and small modern ships in ne the profound reality of this case is way inferior lo ships built by the that one cannot chase two hares at great nuval Puwets, once. It is very dimeuli war in the Pacific if there is a rent to wage intention to defend Danzig-
Excculator writes that the Tokyo
danger.
No passengers are aboard the ship which is on its outward voyage, having left Hongkong on Tuesday for Foochow via Amoy and Swatow. At the time she struck the mine she was destined for Hinghwa the Fukien coast a tile north of Amoy,
on
It is not known whether the mine Was one of those put down by the Japanese during recent weeks along the const, or whether it was a Chin rse mine which floated out to ača,
Mr. S. T. Williamson, head of the Douglas line, last night stated that he had no reason to believe the ship was in any danger und that no action -was-being "taken-until-this-morning except that a close watch was being kept on developments and for any further messages from the disabled Vessel.
favour in Paris, where there will be
It is understood that an agreement no regret for the relief of Japanese was reached on several points dur-pressure on foreign concessions and ing to-day's meeting of the Jalut the possibilty of appeasement in the
Pacific-Reuter, committee, while there points which will have to be fully ironed out at the "round-table con- ference" to-morrow,
ure other
Questions nt issue at to-day's meetings, according to well-informed quarters, include strengthening of the control of ordinary crimes in the British Concession, joint control of Joint search for the and
anti- Japanese and Communist elements in the Concession, establishment of an Anglo-Japanese "laison organ," and delivery of the assassins of Cheng Hsi-keng, Chinese Custom Superin- tendent and manager of the Federal Reserve Bank at Tientsin.
Both sides made clear their views on these questions, while necessary materials for definite settlement have almost fully been shown.
Journey To Peru
Trans-Atlantic Flight To Test Bomber
The Peruvian,
Rome, July 24,
Air Commander
building destroyers, fotilia leadera They are engaged at present in
and cruisers, and the preparing to lay down sill larger ships."
The Bullie Fleet, he said, is being reinforced every year by new sur- face ships and submarines.
"In view of the restless temper of our neighbour, the Pocifle Fleet must be especially vigilant, und at present it is fully prepared to defend Fatherland," declared the missor-Reuter.
the
Japan Disputes
Russia Rejects Note
Moscow, July, 26. At the request of the Soviet Gov- ernment, Mr. Shigenori Togob, the Japanese Ambassador, called on M. Lezovaly, the Assistant Foreign Com- missar, yesterday afternoon.
It was understood that the Soviet official handed the Japanese Amba- sudor a voluminous note containing a comprehensive reply to the Japanese which have been made since the be- representations on vario issues
dinning of this year.
The interview continued for one hour and a half.
Negotiations will be resumed after careful study of the Soviet note.-- Doniel,
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Note Rejected By Soviet
Moscow, July 25, was authoritatively understood thut the Soviet Government, in a Note to Ambassador Toguh on Mon- day, practically rejected the Japan- esc representations regarding the Japanese interests in North Sakhaden | contained in the Note presented to the Soviet Government on April 27. The Soviet Note charges that the and coal concessions in North Sak- Japanese concerns operating the oil
hallen infringed the baste agree- inents relating to the concessions and also the Soviel Government re- gulations.
Cases of pressure brought by Soviet
authorities to bear upon Japanese interests are elted by the Soviet Government Rs. Instances of violutions of the treaties and Soviet laws by Japanese Interests,-Domci.
Frontier Fighting
Hainking, July 25. About 180 Soviet and Outer Mon- gol planes took part in an air battle with Japanese forces over Nomonhan on Monday.
Jupanese communique claims that 41 The Soviet armada consisted of 100 fighters and 60 bombers. The ometal
Soviet planes including 20 fighters | and 19 bombers were shot down.
Japanese bombers disregarded in- tense anti-aircraft fire and bombed the Outer Mongol artillery positions
on the bank of the Khalla River. Three Japanese fliers were killed ond two others wounded, while une Japanese plane has not returned.
The combined Japanese and Man- Coin-chukue land and air forces this mom-
Third Mass Flight
British Machines Set Out. For Trip Over France
Ing storted general onslaught on the Outer Mongol and Soviet forces on the bank of the Khalha River."
Furious fighting was raging along an extended front.
With the contending forces separat- ed by the Khalha River, the battle- felds were torn by the rumbling of mechanized units and the thunders of aerial and artillery bombardmenta Domet.
Fighting Resumed
Tokyo, July 25. Furious fighting was resumed to- day on the Outer Mongolian-Man- chukuo frontier, according to Japan- ese field despatches.
About 2,000 Soviet and Outer
Pedro Canga, announced that he und two"Leclinicians of the Peruvian Air Force expect to take off in a Caproni bomber, Type 310, from Rome's military airdrome at Guidonia for
London, July 2b. Some circles predict that a definite Lima, on July 31,
Another Royal Air Force masa settlement of the maintenance of
Commander Canga, who spent the training flight over France is taking
two years peace and order in Tientsin, which is lust
studying in the 24 Humphrey's regarded as the mosi difcult issue of military aviation schools of Italy, and place to-day when over do Blenheim Mongolian troops are reported to stake, will possibly be reached to the past six months in preparation 7.50 and 8.15 this morning and over the Japanese attacked in an effort to bombers crossed the coast between have crossed the Khata River and morrow.
for the first Europe to Peru Bight, 10 battle bombers between 8.30 and dislodge them,, supported by heavy The Foreign ofce Issued exclusively told the United Press;
л communique of 0.05 pm. confirming "The flight will not be an adven-
artillery and aircraft. that the Joint Committee has finish-ture. It is being attempted to de- destinations include Paris, Lyons, the Army claims that 81 Soviet
Other flights are following and the A communique of the. Kwantung. monstrate the efficiency of our per- ed its work. Most of the discussions sonnci and make a practical test of southern end of the Bay of Biscay planes were shot down in air battles i In the afternoon meeting took place the Caproni type of bomber," between Mr. Tanaka, Japanese Con-
Under the command df Captain E. Walter, who lives in Hongkong with his family at No. Buildings, the Haiton is a ship of 2,225 tons and has been plying along the China Coast between Ilongkong and Amoy for several years under the Douglas Company's flag. She come originally from Newfoundland.
KOWLOON ARMED ROBBERY
sul at Tientsin, and Major Herbert, British Consul nt Tientsin.--Donici.
Italian Opinion
Rome, July 25.
The Arita-Craigle agreement in principle signifles that Britola hus finally decided It is best to face
AIR SERVICES
Arrivals and Departures
Of Planes
Inward
From London and British .coun-
0a.m.
and the Gulf of Lyons
yesterday.
aero-
This R.A.F. flight, the third largest. One Japanese machine failed to re- 50 fur, being made under sealed turn to the base-Reuter. orders and the distances covered range from 800 miles to nearly 1,000. The flights are non-stop from the English bases at speeds up to 300 miles an hour.
THE POETS IN SUMMER
Did you Identify all the quotations
No. 1 was from Spenser's "Faerie
Queen."
The first wave of Blenheims will make an 800-mile night, to be inter- reality in the Far East, no longerries: Imperial Airways 5 p.m. July- cepted throughout the journey over) Ignoring Japan's nction towards
France French fighter aircraft. on Page 8? Armed robbers yesterday afternoon, China, according to Italian political, 26; Imperial Airways 5 p.m. July 2: The second wave of battle bombers about 2.15 p.m., relleved a Kowloon circles here.
From U.S.A., vln Guam and Manila:
is flying over northern and central Chinese family of each und jewellery
| Pan-American July 26. They added that should the negotia- to the value of $800.
From Chungking. Yunnan, Kwel-France for a total distance of 800 to tions actually lead, to a final agree-in: C.N.A.C. and ment along the lines suggested by the indednite,
Eurasia service 900 miles.
A height of between 3,000 and Tokyo Government it will represent From the
France, via Hinnoi: Air 5,000 feet will be maintained over drawals from the For East.
beginning of Britola's with France, July 26.
the cities.-Reuter.
While the family, who lived on the third floor of No. 94, Canton Road, were gathered in the front room, a knock was beard on the door. When it was opened three men enlered. One immediately brandished a pleto!, while a second produced Screw, They demanded money.
made so far.
Nevertheless they say it would be
a mistake on the part of the de-
Outward
For Lonton, Australla and British
#t cork mocracies to think at the anti-Countries: Imperial Airways, 7 a.m.)
1
Bombers Over Paris
(2) Thompson: "The Seasona." (3), Edward Fitzgerald, From
"Omar Khayyam. (4) Coleridge: "Kubla Khan."
Chorus (5) Swinburne:
"Atalanta.
from
(0) Francis Thompson: "A Corym-
bus for Autumn."
"Love in
(7) George Meredith:
the Valley."
(0) Rossister Johnson: "Ninety-
ning in the Shade."
"The
(0) Walter James Turner!
Seven Days of the Sun.” (10) George William Russell (“A.
E."): "The Great Breath." (11) Keats: "Hyperion."
MATRICULATION EXAM Delayed Results of Two
Paris, July 25. About 40 Royal Air Force bombers The family could do nothing but
Comintern alliance has been weaken July 27; Imperial Airways. 7o.m. new over the city. Crowds watched comply. While the man with
ed because of an Anglo-Japanese July 28. tho
them roar past at a height of only pistol held up the men folks, the an agreement is only additionet proof and C.N.A.C., service Indefinite,
agreement.. They mainlain that such For Chungking, Slan, etc., Eurasia 1,500 feet. others forced the women to surrender
Well over 200 machines and over all the cash and Jewellery they pos-
of tic unti-Comintern allies strength. For U.S.A., via Manila and Guam: 1,000 pilots are participating in the sessed.
They Anally declared that Dellain's Pan-American China Clipper 8.30 fight-Reuter. The three men then made a got-pledge to no longer grant support to .m, July 27. away. The Police are investigating reports are circulating that Moscow 3 p.m. July 20
Chlong Kai-shek is occurring while
For France, via Hanol: Air France
Registration Bill the case, but no arrests have been is contemplating giving Cilang Kal- which the Peruvian Government has
Melbourne, July 25, shek n hugo loan and also while recently purchased
After conferring with the Prime a number from Minister, the Trade Union represen- military operations are unfolding be- Italy." tween the Soviet and Japan in Quter | COMPULSORY SERVICE Mongoilu.
Commander Canga estimated the tatives agreed to recommend drop- flight would extend over a period of ping the boycott on the National Re- This is claimed as evidence of a five days and would include Ave sister of Wealth and Manpower Bill. Instead the will concentrate on ob- divergence of interesta between stops at Seville, Port Prala, Natal Second, and Third Readings Britain and Trust the For East and Lima. He admitted that it was faining its repeal or amendment.
that It is expected
the Govern- Scheduled for To-morrow which is a very important considera- possible, if his flight were successful,
tion and when the triple alliance that it might biaze the trail for re-ment will permit the amendments The second and third readings of between Britain, France and Russia gular passenger service between Lima whielt are designed to meet Union the Compulsory Service Bill will concluded.-United Press. and-continental Europe. United criticism-Reuter Bulletin. come before the Legislative Council at its meeting to-morrow. Other
London by air to-day to consult the business on the agenda includes the
Shanghai July 25. **Corrying one passenger, Mr. H. British Air Minister and attend cele-of the Siamese examination. These second and third readings of the Despite Anglo-Japanese agreement Theuerkauf to Baghdad, and 548|brations for the 30th anniversary to- following Bills:
on Tientsin, it is reported that a kilos of mail, the Imperial Airways | day of Bieriot's pioneer Channel A Bill to amend the Volunteer British credit foon of three million plane Delphinus left Kai Tak yester» fight. Ordinance, 1033.
pounds sterling for the stabillantion day for Bangkok,
Agreemont Roached?.
A Bill to amend the Registration of of the Chinese Persons Ordingneo, 1039. Tengslette secured.
currency
may be
A Bill to amend the Hydrocarbon It is staled that negotiations were) Oila Ordinance, 1830.
completed before the Anglo-Japanese
Press,
Dolphinus Doparts
Blarlot Anniversary 19
London, July 25. The French Air. Minister arrived in
A British Airways flying-boat to- day crossed the Channel along the route followed by Bleriot as a tribule to the first Channel crossing mado by [him-Reuter Bulletin.
werd
Siamese Students `-
When the Ilala of successful students at the Matriculation Ex- amination of the University. published recently it was stated that the results of two candidates would be published on receipt of the results have now been received and the following two students have passed the examination:
No. 38 Tran Tie-chung (King's College) (b, c, G, e). ⋅ Distinction In Elem. Mathematics.
No. 130 Dhansaro), Seak. (St. Stephen's College);" (b, c, d, c). ·
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