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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
July 28, 1939.
TREATY DENUNCIATION BOMBSHELL:
JAPAN FEARS
WASHINGTON, July 27. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S strong foreign policy to obtain peace by "methods short of war" snapped for- ward with the impetus of another of his quick moves, with which he has re- peatedly surprised diplomat circles, when he gave notice to Japan of the United States intention to abrogate the 1911 Commercial and Navigation Treaty.
The abrogation of the treaty, however, is|| merely incidental in his overall policy, stymied at present because of congressional refusal to alter the neutrality law.
THREAT OF SANCTIONS
In his message to Congress last January, the President virtually threatened sanctions against aggres- sors and last night's abrogation move seems to be directed towards that end.
Although it was possibly accidental, it is considered worthy of note that Mr. Francis B. Sayre, the newly nominated United States High Commissioner to the
NEW REPERCUSSION
THE TREATY
IN BRIEF
.
THIS is what the 1911 Treaty provided:
1.-Liberty of citizons of both countries to enjoy mu- tual benefits, and to enjoy rights and privileges in each othor's country.
2.--Raspoct for the proper- ty of citizens of the contract- ing parties.
TOKYO STUDYING DENUNCIATION
TOKYO, July 28,
"IT IS difficult to grasp the true motive underlying the action of the American Govern- ment," says a statement issued by the spokesman of the Foreign Office last night, following receipt of the American notification of abrogation of the Japan-American Treaty of Commerce and ns-Navigation.
3. Reciprocal freedom of commerca od navigation,
4.-Regulation of import duties on most-favoured
tion clause.
5. Perfect quality of treatment between the sub- joets of the two Powers.
6.-Frandom for shipping, and favoured nation treatment for ships, of the two Powers.
7. Concessions regarding shipping taxation.
protection.
"The American Government have formally notified lour Government through our Embassy at Washington of their decision to terminate the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Japan and the United States," the statement says.
"As the step has been suddenly taken by the American 8.-Trade mark and other Government, and moreover, the reasons given for it are given only very briefly, it is difficult to grasp the true motive underlying the action of the American Govern- It is stated by the American Government that during recent
Philippines, handed the abrogation note to the Japanese Arms Embargo Expected to Follow years they have been examining
Embassy. The Philippines are considered by many to lie in the path of Japan's expansion. DOUBTS REMOVED
The abrogation has removed doubts as to the legality of enbargoes and other economic penalties. It comes at the height of American naval construction and follows closely on the plans for outlying Pacific air and naval, Committee, termed the abrogation as
bases.
Although it has never been officially admitted, most of this preparedness has sprung directly from the increasing friction between America and Japan since the invasion of Manchuria in 1931.
Senator Borah, Republican Mem-
ber of the Senate Foreign Relations
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all existing treaties between the United States and foreign countries with view to determining what changes should be made, and that having come to the conclusion that the Japanese-American Treaty contains provisions which need new considera- tion, and in order to safeguard and Moreover, by refraining from a promote American Interests as new
may require, TOKYO, July 28.
they formal declaration of war upon devealpments JAPANESE, newspapers china, she sought to evade the legal desire termination of the Treaty."
"However, the above rensons of the He said he would favour an em- targo of United States arms ship-believe that political disadvantage of belligerency whe ments.
at the same time-for example in the American Government which serve That's exactly what motives, and not economic Tientsin negotiations claiming the equally well for a revision of the
trenty, fail to explain fully why the you will say about "When the time comes to lay an reasons, have inspired the advantage
Salutary Reminder
found it necessary to give notice of your Gabardine, Palm- President Roosevelt's action will bejubrogation in such a hasty and abrupt embargo, I am thoroughly in favour American abrogation of the
beach, Sharkskin and of prehibiting the sale of all arms, munitions and implements of war to Treaty of Commerce and a salutary reminder that she cannot manner.
Political Significanco other types of Sum- cannot of both worlds, and
ride believed the Navigation, and urge then indefinitely making the best
"Although the American Govern- furnishing of munitions to neutral or Government to "deal with roughshod over the rights of others, ment claim thint the notineation in mer Suits when they
without sooner or later provoking requestion has no connection whatever belligerent nations is not only the situation accordingly."
come back from tallation.
with the deliberations Important, but also calculated to They point out that the
Unless we misread the signs the trade balance between Jupun and time is arriving when America may Senate Foreign Affairs Committee on No New Treaty Yet
the United States has been de-feel herself in the face of new deve-the proposai of Senator Vandenberg lopments" indisposed to maintain her for abolition of the Japanese-Ameri- 27.ecidedly favourable to America.
the WASILINGTON,, July
past attitude of tolerance. Reuter, Can Treaty of Commerce and Naviga-
ition, the present action of Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, The "Chugal Shogyo," leading com-
No Common Policy
American Government, coming as it LONDON, July 20-The "Dally does at a time when the Anglo- has clearly indicated that there mustmercial dally, takes the trade returns ben malisfactory settlement of poll- for 1138 as an instance and points out Herald." referring to the "momentous Japanese conversations are in pro-
Far tical differences between the United that Japan bought 915,353,000 yen of developments in the
Eastern gress, is highly susceptible of being American goods and sold 125,123,000 policies of both the British und States and Japan before any
ALS interpreted generally
having treaty s neollated.
of Japanese goods to Amerien.
American governments,” says that on He declined to elaborate on
American exports to
Japan in the face of things, there is littln Political signifleanse
New Situation copper, eluded iron, oil, Innguage of his Note to Japan.
appearance of consultation, co-opera- "A new situation is now fast de- However, he drew attention to the cotton, while Japanese exports to
ition and a common policy. canned Implication bi the Note that studies America Included raw silk.
There is a rather seeming contrastveloping in Enst Asia. The Japanese would be made to determine whether goods, cotton piece-goods and porce-
'n polley. On many previous occa-Government have long been hoping other countries of the world a new treaty should be negotiated lain.
slons assurances have been given of that und also that the note sald that the Trade circles point out that raw silk full and continuous consultation with would frankly recognise this fuct.
"In case the American Govern- Hong Kong Depot, Tel. 21279. United States, after a study of the is the most important Japanese ex- the United States in the Far East.
ment desire to emclude a new treaty Peak Depot, 1911 treaty, concluded that it "con-port to America-but-the-"Chugat- Does that assurance-still-hold?- tained provisions which needed new Shogyo" considers it unlikely that the
The question is one that should be with Japan in conformity with this consideration."
American Government will impose pressed in the House of Commons new situation in East Asia, the American Rights
drastic restrictions on the imoprts of in the forthcoming foreign affairs Japanese Government will, of course,
debate.-Iruter.
be glad to do so," the statement con- Mr. Hull indiented that Erester Japanese silk.
cludes. The "Yomiuri Shimbun" says that for American respect
rights
The Amerlenn notification was re- interests in China was one issue American abrogation of the Com-
Horinouchi, the Japanese Ambassa- dor at Washington, nt 3 o'clock yes- terday afternoon.
It is understool that following
Intentions. clarification of the American Govern- Japanese ment's Government will take adequale steps. --Domel.
NEW
усп
the
and
and raw
requiring new consideration, oficiais mercial Treaty will possibily be fol- B.B.C. Broadcast Ofceived by the Foreign Office from Mr.
holding that Juputiese discrimination lowed by an arms embargo on Japan. The "Asahi Shimbun" claims that constituted a violation of the Treaty
embargo will not seriously beenuse
Mr. Cordell Hull anticipates that American arms with the six months waiting period, affect Japan 50 there will be developments which America has already been enforcing will indiente more clearly whether an arms embargo against Japan in one a new treaty can be profitably form or another.Domel, negotiated.-United Press.
July
Welsh Eisteddfod
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New Pacific Air Route
On August 10, Hongkong listeners to Daventry will hear the welcome given at the National Elsteddfod in Denbigh, North Wales, to visitors from overseas. London Opinion
Denbigh from all over Natives Gold And Silver Japanese
LONDON, July 28.-By his sudden WASHINGTON,
27-The decision to denounce the American- the world will attend this Welsh oc- Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry Japanese trade ircaty, President casion which is as great socially ns Morgenthau, announced to-night that Roosevelt has shown the world that it is culturally. Their welcome in he would study the future status of the demorcacles on occasion enn vie the Eisteddfod Pavilion will be part imports of Japanese gold, silver and with the totalitarian countries la of a notable brondenat from Denbigh the that the BBC's oversea listeners are
LOS ANGELES, July 27-The merchandise In the light of the tactles of surprise, declares
to hear.
President of the Los Angeles Cham- abrogation.
"Daily Telegraph" in an editorial,
America, The chairing of the entrant of the ber of Commerce, Mr. James L. He declined to say whether he had
paper continues:
Beebe 10-day announced that Pan- consulted Mr. Cordell Hull before the after all, has done no more than to winning ode will be heard, also an
the Rt. Hon. Lloyd American Airways are fling an ap- abrogation of the 1911 treaty was exercise the rights conferred on her address by
plication with the Civil Aeronautic announced, and said he had previous- by the treaty, whereas Japan, during George.
Hongkong listeners can tune in toj Authorities for permission to fly a ly not thought about the heavy the past seven years has not hesitat Japanese gold shipments.
ed to violate out of hand any treaty the welcome to oversea visitors at 10 passenger route from Los Angeles However, since the question of the obligations which have happened to p.m. (H.K.T.) on Transmission 3 that to New Zealand via Honolulu.-
day.
United Press. statur of Japanese exports has been confitet with her policy. raised, he intends to study tho
matter.
In the period 1937-38 Japan shipped U.S.$418,000,000 worth of gold and 51,000,000 worth of silver to the United States, bringing criticism on the United States for providing dollar balancea for Japan, and thus making possible the Japanese purchases of war materials-United Press.
Serious Blow To Japan WASHINGTON, July 27-Accord-| Ju to Dow Jones Agency, there is considerable speculation in Congresy circles whether denunciation of the treaty might foreshadow Invocation of the Neutrality Act in the Sino- Jananase confilet.
Such action would automatically cut off suppiles of American muni- tions both to Ching and Japan, Curtallment of American gold and] silver purchases would be a serious blow to Japan-Reuter,
Britain Asked To Follow LONDON, July 27. The executive committeo of the Lengue of Nations Union has passed a resolution calling. on the Government to follow the lend of the United States by giving notice | to terminate the Anglo-Japanese commercial trenly-Reuter,
Congressional Opinion WASHINGTON, July 27,--The majority of congressional opinions strongly endorse Mr. Cordell Hull's action, and many prominent congres- PLEASE Turn To Page 11.
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Japan Loses Trade With S. America
TOKYO, July 27-Japan's exports LONDON, July 27-It la nounced that there will be a two or to South American countries during further the Orst half of this year were 35 per three weeks' delay before
cent., below the same period last attempts are made to lift the Thetis year, necording to the Ministry of
This delay is made in order to Finance figures. strengthen the salvage vessel Zelo Reuter,
Imporis from South America rose. iby 50 per cent-Reuter,