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THE VALUE OF JAPAN'S WORD
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Mayors To Form A New "Axis"
TOKYO, Aug. 3 (Domel),—It is rollably reported that the Mayors of
August 3, 1939..
REICH LEADERS PLEAD
FOR PEACE ON WAR ANNIVERSARY
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in North China, it was autherllative-Berlla and Rome have Informally protests in this connection have been ly stated here to-day that C pre-accepted the proposals of the Mayor unavailing. Timintary agreement has been reach- of Tokyo for the formation of a ed in Tokyo between the Japanese league of the mayors of the metro- Foreign Minister and Sir Itobert polises of the Axis Powers. Craigle, on the understanding
that
The Mayor of Tokyo is shortly
Axis Troop Movemonts
PANIS
on
army
Aug. 2 (T-Ocean)--The the Japanese would maintain order pending formal Invitations to the French press to-day comments at
Itallen the Mayors of Berlin and Rome asking length in the occupied areas.
The continued demonstrations, the latter to visit Tokyo next spring manoeuvres in the Po Valley and also however, prove that this is not the and attend the ceremonies for the in- upon the forthcoming manoeuvres of case, and as a result the British auguration of the projected league. the German army in the eastern part Government has been compelled to
Mayor Tanomogi is planning to re-of the Relch. draw one of two alternative In- turn the visits of the Berlin and Rome
The "Intransigeant" declares that ferences.
Mayors by visiting the German and the Italian military manoeuvres must Italian capitals by aeroplane.
be considered as a demonstration Intended to prove that Italy could. repel an offensive by u French army. According to a Rome report, France's fortification including the Maginot Line could be broken in the
the well- view of. Signor Gayda,
It must be presumed eller that the Japanese authorities are not in a position to prevent these demonstra- ilons, or that they are unwilling to
do so.
If the last nasumption le correct, ike Japanesa äititude would con stliute a violation of the Arita- Craigle agreement.
Omcial quarters here, however, maintain slience concerning possible by the British
counter-measures Government.
A.R.P. EXAMS
Wardens and Instructors Certificates
J
known Italian commentator.
tini
He says that people on the other side of the Alps are convinced that The Air Raid Precautions Ofcer the French fortifications in that aren announces the following' results ofjand the Maginot Line form examinations for Air Raid Wardens' impassable barrier, but this view in and Instructors' Certificates, on July not shared by Germany and Italy, Further Intimidation
although, these two countries, natur- [17, 18 and 19: PEIPING, Aug, 2 (Reuter)--The Passed as Wardons-Tsul Hung-nlly, are aware of the usefulness of sending of letters to Chinese em-kee, Li Yin-bor, Sister Santa Maria, the fortifications. ployees of Britons, has been follow-Miss Winnie Yu, A. J. V. Smith, G. B.. ed up in some instances by direct Frost, Rev. Bro. Cassian, Li Yau-sing, Stock Exchange Anxiety intimidation by the so-called anti-Lo Kun-un, Lo Chi-chiu, Sister Mary
LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter) Eirilish Pickel Corps, which is Camillus, H. B. Everest, Chow Cheng-European anxieties were responsible generally believed to be Japanese-lam, A. C. al Ghafur, W, A. Rumjahn, for a general downdrift in prices on organised,
M. Y. Adal.
the London Stock Exchange to-day, The bulk of the Chinese populace! Passed as Instructors.-S. J. Burl, though not much selling pressure wRA remalny normally friendly or dis- Mrs. D. Lanchester, Cheong Wal-fung, visible. Interested. The trouble is caused by Cheung King-pak. Bro. Alphons118, Home ralts were especially wenk a small minority, having the full A, L. Potter, Chow Koxik, K. C. Mais. on the possibility, or support of Japanese press publicity. LECTURES IN CHINESE following a wage dispute affecting
The majority of the Chinese believe The Air Raid Precautions Officer the whole railway system. that the agitators have Japanese announces
that a course of A.R.P. military support, therefore it is easily lectures will be given in Chinese ut possible that the situation might King's College, Bonham Road, Hong- Jevelop seriously.
keng on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7.30 The British authorities are making: p.m.. commencing on August 8. representations the Japanese Em-i bassy on fresh instances of anti- British demonstrations, reminding the Japanese authorities of their respon-In Uility in maintaining low and order: In territory under their control.
the Yangise delta, declared Mr. R. Butler in the House of Commons to-day.
He added that Sir Robert Craigle had been asked to continue to press
matter
It is learned from Tientsin that the scnti-British movements at Tangku are somewhat restrained through the the announcement of the Japanese officer commanding there that hils forces will rotect foreign lives and property. though he was unable to interfere with the parades and demonstrations.
In view of the great cy of the question.
strike
Elsewhere Burma Corporations were steady on a dividend of five annas cumpared with four previously. Ainonit cammaditles, copper record- ed a further small improvement Jacely owing to reports of the excellent consumption, with raine revival in speculative interest. Wall Street was very quiet.
Emergency Conference
Minister. Eleut.-General Itagaki, nt Tokyo, Aug. 3 (Domel).-The Wor whose instance. the Five-Minister British Protest Rejected Conference is to meet to-day to dis- PEIPING, Aug. 3 (Domel).-The cuss the Government polley towards puppet Mnyor Peiping sent a note the latest developments in the Euro- yesterday respecting the latter's re-penn situation, on Wednesday after- to the British Consulate at Peiping noon summoned an emergency con- Shanghai Blockade
presentations of July 24 galist the ference of Army leaders to determine LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter) -M anti-British agitation in the city. the Army's attitude. A. C. Moreing asked in the House of
Joint Attitude
Premier Hiranuma, Foreign Minis- Commons to-day what had been the
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)-Con- Minister Yonal, and Finance Minis- ter Arila, Way/Minister Itagaki, Navy result of the discussions between the sultations between the Shanghai Municipal Council and the French and United States
British,
ter Ishiwata, members of the n- local Japanese authorities concerning ments on the atitude to be adopted lay to discuss possible evolution of overn called Inner Cabinet, are meeting to- restoration of the Yangtzepoo and towards Japanese attacks on Chinese Honkew districts of Shanghai to the currency have now been copeluded. Japan's "fundamental policy" vis-a- control of the Council, and whether states the Political Correspondent of vis the European political situation. Mr. Chamberlain was yet prepared to the "Financial News" approach the Japanese Government No definite result from these con-
Anglo-Soviot Talks In the matter.
sultations are expected in London, MOSCOW, Aug. 2 (Reuter) Mr. Butler replied that discussions and none appears to have been gain- There are grounds for believing that between the Council and the Japan-ed, but international political obser- some progress was made in this after- ese nuthorities were still proceeding vers here say they thought the con- noon's meeting between the British und he understood that certain sultations had been responsible for und French representatives and M. intasure of agreement had been slightly firmer attitude shown by the Molotoft, but there is no indication reached,
British Government in the last day of an early signing of a pact. No action on the part of the or two. Government appeared to be enlled fur.
ANOTHER AIR RAID
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stubbornly behind their strongly- built defences.
Talks Hang Fire TOKYO, Aug, 2 (Reuter).——Anglo- Chinese Currency
Tientsin Japanese negotiations on LONDON, Aug..2 (T-Ocean).-Nojaré evidently hanging fire. A meet- discussions, concerning Chinese eur- big of the police sub-committee failed rency have taken place between the to take place, and the ecommie sub-; Japanese and British in the Tokyo cominittée also had a blank day. negotiations, slated Mr. R. A. Butler A private meeting in the Tokyo in the House of Commons to-day. Club between Sir Robert Crulgie Supported by two field pieces, 1,000 It is confirmed that the Chinese and Mr. Kato Insted for an hour and Japanese troops at Yangize, about Ambusandor remitted to the Foreign a half.
ten miles north of Chungsinng In Secretary a memorandum relating to The purpose of the talk, says currency and other questions.
"Domel". is to prepare the ground central Hupeh, started an attack on Informed quarters point out that for the next full session of the con- the Chinese positions there yester the-British-Government-is-in-close ference, which has not met since Jug day. After engaging in three
cessive hand-to-hand combats-with touch with Paris, and hos received 25.
the Chinese, they were driven back. an assurance from the French Gov- crnment that the latter would support| Anglican Bishop Warned But soon they gathered again and launched a fresh attack, which was any netion which the British Govern-|
To Leave
also repulsed. ment might deen necessary in the
SHANGHAI, Aust. 3. (Reuter),- event of the Tokyo negotiations! breaking down on the currency issue. The Rev. T. O. Scott, Bishop of It was also stated that the United Shantung and two other members of Slates Government had been re-the Church of England Mission at
warned to leave, quested
British Talan have been the Government of its attitude should to-morrow."
to inform
the Tokyo negotiations fall. but no The streets of Tsinan, enpital of reply has yet been received from Shantung, have been placarded with Washington.
posters denouncing Chiang Kai-shek| and the Communists, but there have Yangtse Restrictions been no anti-British posters. LONDON, Aug. 2 (Benter).-No
Reporis from Chiatso in the Honan reply has yet been received by Sir province state that the Japanese are Robert Cralgie regarding the, repre- trying to make the position of two sentations made on June 8 with re- Englishmen and an Englishwoman ference to the Japanese naval, and employed at the Fuelung mines un- military restrictions on British trade tenable.
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STRIKE NOT SETTLED | RESISTED A ROBBER
Gas Mask Company Decides But House Coolie Loses
Money and Clothing To Close Factory
The Safety Industrial Co., Ltd., While returning to his employer's Ngau Chi Wan, has decided to close residence, 527, Coombe Road, about the establishment because negatia 11.30 pm. on Tuesday. Wong Po- lons for a settlement of the strike ming, 25,-house coolle, was held-up which broke out on Saturday have by a man and robbed of $33 and a falled.
parcet containing clothing,
The factory is under contract to
The incident occurred in Wanchai the Chinese Govertiment for the Gap Road above the Biter beds. The manufacture of gas masks, It is re robber ordered Wong to give him the puted to be able to produce about parcel but he refused. The man then 1,000 masks daily.
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and picking up the parcel ho ran
No further incidents have occurred, sway.
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