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AUGUST THURSDAY,
3, 1939. 日八十月六
No. 13609
EFFECT OF JAPANESE BLOCKADE ON COLONY
LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter).-Mr. Alan Graham enquired in the House of Commons to-day whether Mr. Malcolm Mac- Donald's attention had been drawn to the action of the Japanese authorities in cutting off food supplies to Hongkong and the small ports on the mainland.
Mr. MacDonald replied that the food situation in Hong- kong was being carefully watched by the Colonial Government, So far it had not been necessary for any special steps to be taken to secure suppilas,
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Army Operations To Continue Throughout August
GERMANY MASSES TROOPS ON FRONTIERS FOR MANOEUVRES
The Value Of TOKYO DEADLOCK WHAT GERMAN
Japan's Word
LONDON, Aug. 2 (UP).—An official British spokesman, commenting on the intensified anti- British campaign in China, to-day declared that Japan has either violated the recent formula agreed upon as the basis for the Tokyo negotia- tions, or she has undertaken a responsibility under that formula which she appears unable to fulfil.
JAPAN REMINDED
It is understood that in his most recent represen- tations to Japan, the British Ambassador to Tokyo reminded the Japanese that Japan had assumed responsibility for the maintenance of Public order in
areas under their control.
The British Prime Minister
agreed to surrender the four
SHANGHAI❘to-day denied that Britain has ZERO HOUR Chinese in the Tientsin concea-
Trouble. Feared On
War Anniversary (SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH") SHANGHAI Aug. 3. (Domel).- Sunday week is regarded as Zero tour for Shanghai.
It will be the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sino-Japanese ilities in the Shanghai area.
already Stylet précautions have -been-starled-in-the-International aud
French Concessions against any in- | clients,
the
Yesterday morning, national Settlement authorities again mabled the Russian Volunteers, who are now guarding all important routs with armoured cars.
sion,
"No decision has been arrived, ut," he declared.
Also, he said, he had received 'no | official Information regarding the|
stripping of two British women,
for
MR. ARITA
MILITARY MISSION
Will Not Touch At German Territory
REACHES ACUTE STAGE Japan Will Not Alter Demands
TOKYO, Aug. 3 (Domei). quarters Well-informed claim that Japan will refuse to accede to any demands by Britain for the separation of the Tientsin issue from economic questions.
These quartors affirm that Japan is of the opinion that the economic issue has an important bearing on the security of the Japanese military forces in
China and their efforts to main-
tain public order in the occupied
areas.
"
Any attempt to separate the
two issues will be rejected by the Japanese authorities.
Economic Issua
(SPECIAL TO THE *TELEGNAPH')
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Aug. 2 (UP). Despatches MASTERY MEANS from the frontier state that German troops which have been carrying out manoeuvres in the Eifel Mountains and forests have now occupied the entire first and second lines of fortifications facing France.
PRAGUE, Aug. 3 (UP)- First fruits of the German oc- cupation of Bohemia and Moravia are seen in the latest proposals for anti- Jewish
measures made by the Czecho
Fascist Party, •
The proposals have received
German Nazi support.
They call for:
kry
1.Death senterice for Aryan person marrying a Jew or Jewess;
2.-Complete diafranchisement of Jews;
3.-Segregation of Jews and establishment of different com- partments for them on sireci- ears. buses, railways, cinemas.. theatres and baths. Additionally. the provision of taxis whleh will be permitted to carry Jews only;
4-Yellow and black badge which must be worn always by Jews;
5-Complete prohibition of all social intercourse between Czechs and Jews.
RIVER MAY OPEN SOON
an
the near
The troops are equipped at full war strength. Large scale manoeuvres have also been started between a Blue State in the north-west and a Red State in the East, with an imaginary State in between whose neutrality must be respected.
These manoeuvres constitute the beginning of large-scale army and air force games to be held throughout Germany during the whole month of August.
Italian Manoeuvres
Milan, Aug. 2, (UP),—Spanish,
German and Hungarian Military
Missions are arriving to witness
NO TROOPS
the manoeuvres in the Po Valley DEPARTING
in which the "enemy forces" last Tuesday, penetrated the Susa Valley through which Napoleon entered Italy. (SFECIAL TO THE TELEGRAF)
The
Britain Ready
be
uttractive
Lo
are
Mr. Sotomatsu Kato on Tuesday the Navy Ministry, in a statement this thras masks will be divided to inöst Important Japanese "line" of "etm=
classes. Infants under two
years of age will be furnished with the protective hehnet, consisting of padded hood,
Japanese Spokesman Denies "Reutor" Report (SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAFII") TOKYO, Aug: 3: (Domel)~The spottesmen at the Army and Navy LONDON, Aug. 2, (UP)~~As a categorically dented foreign Press. re- reflection of Mr. Chamberlain's state- ports from Chungking that Japanese ment that the "country is now ready troops were withdrawing from Cen- for any emergency," Great Britain's tral China. The "Yomiuri Shimbun," claiming Japanese Promise To
war preparations are reaching o The Japanese expeditionary forces (SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPI") that anti-British demonstrations In
peak. End Blockade
In China will not budge un inch from Opposition Strengthened
LONDON, Aug. 2 (UP).-To Japan are spontaneous, bitterly at- tacles Britain for not suppressing
A Home Office offcial circular an- their present positions but, on the Meanwhile, it is believed that assure the utmost secrecy for anil-Japanese "demonstrations" in (SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAFII")nounced to-day that it would shortly contrary will keep up their offensive until the anti-Japanese Kuomintang (Domel). The issue samples of babies' anti-gas Government and strategic conversations England.
TOKYO, Aug. 3.
Its British opposition to Japan's car their
forces "in helmets to The newspaper draws attention
be re-opened to protection
crushed," the spokesman declared, reney demands has been streng-with the Soviet, as well as
colours." to anti-Japanese addresses by the Pearl River will consultations with avoid crossing Germany, the
A Navy spokesman said that Japan- Muthers will thened after
Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord ships of third Powers in
instructed future, according to
ese naval forces are "safeguarding"" announce familiarise the children with these 09 the Yangtse River, which forms the France and the United States. British and French Military Mis- Lyttomat the Albert Hall, It is reported Ult France has sionstutend to embark-for-TOKYO,-Aug-3, -(Reuter)-Sir.ment by Rear Admiral Kanasawn, playthings....
munication in Central China. pledged her full support to a refusal Russia this week-end by ship, Robert Craigie, in on Interview with Chief of the Publicity Department of
Japanese naval forces in Chins, he ia surrender the silver held in foreign
added, are carrying en vigorous opera- Contrary to earlier reports that the evening, proposed that the economie morning. Inter-banks in the Tientsin concessions,
ions in Central and South China while it is also believed that the British mission will proceed for issues be dropped from the agenda
Rear-Admiral Kanasawa admitted
with two objects: firstly, to strengthen United States has indicated strong Paris on Thursday, it has been learn and that the round-table conference opposition to foreign
ed from authoritative sources that dispose of the peace and order issues that there has been some scepticism support
Sofia Calls Up Mon
the blackade of the coast in Central regarding they now intend to leave on Satur-with the basis that when agreement abroad
and South China, and accondly, to Japanese currency.
ly reached on this, the Tientsin block-blockade of the Pearl River.
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH") attack important Chinese bases of Freneti defence forces in the French
To-day's Cabinet meeting is under- The journey is expected to require ade can be suspended, states the
SOFIA, AU 2 (Reuter).-Two operations and military establishments the "Asahi Shimbun".
He recalled that the Pearl River classes of reservists are being called in the provinces of Kwelchow, Szc- Concession, as well as third Power
Settle-stood to have discussed the advisa-four days, during which time troeps in the International
Mr. Kato refused this suggestion, was reopened to general traffic on up to undergo three weeks Anglo-chicts of both groups, with their ex-
train-chwan, Kwangsl and Kwangtung ment, are also taking precautionary bility of denouncing the
the full understanding that third-ing, culminating towards the end of Provinces. Japanese trade treaty in the event ofpers assistants, will have a full op- the paper adds.
After consulting with Mr. Arita, Power shipping should carry only August with extensive manoeuvres. the Tokyo negotiations falling portunity for preparing their pro-
The Government has ordered that Japanese Davat landing forces However, Britain has made it clear posals for discussion with the leaders Mr. Kato met Sir Robert Craigle at dally necessities for the foreign com-
the Tokyo Club yesterday afternoon, munity in Canton and that it should agricultural work of men on military policing the area north of the 50-that she desires to keep the con- of the Soviet forces.
how Creek and the Japanese Army terence alloat as long as possible.
and re-affirmed that the Japanese be closed again at any time for service shall be carried out by vill- 20 Officers
Government was unable to accept the strategic reasons.
agers through the compulsory labour forces in the outlying districts of the
service. metropolis also have started emner- Rency mesures to prevent the acti- |
Including its three chief members, vity of subversive elements.
Britain is further encouraged by the British Mission will number Canada's attitude towards denuncia- approximately 20 officers and secret. assumed that the tion of the treaty, despite the Du-aries and it is
French Mission will have approxlm- minion's heavy exports to Japan.
On the other hand, the enormous ately the same number, SHANGHAI, Aug. 3 (UP)-Be-stalte of Australian wool and Indian tween 40 and 50 terrorists in the cotton exports to Japan accounts for
enthusiasm absence of Jessfield area, armed with revolvers the und big swords, this morning invaded Australia and India regarding the a primary school and demanded its denunciation. Inmediate evacuation because they wanted the building for their hend <quarters.
menstores,
Jessfield Terrorists
(SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPI!",
Two hundred Italian marines sur- rounded' the school for two hours, after which the terrorists surren- dered without resistance.
No shots were fired. Unconfirmed Chinese reports said;
the terrorists were associated with
the Wang Ching-wol faction.
Canadian Support
from
day.
proposal,
the
Japanese
He indicated thai from the Jap. The Navy spokesman added that anese point of view the conference the present blockade of the Pearl would be successfully concluded River was due to military necesalty, only when the British delegation caused by the commencement of accepted the Japanese demands fresh military operations in the Peari
River delta, entirely, No meetings of the sub-committees
According to present plans, the British Mission will meet their French or the round-table cenference have associates in Paris, and embark of "been arranged for to-day, though French port for Leningrad, where Sir Robert Craigle may converese they may at least obtain a glimpse with Mr. Kato. of the strength and building activities
of the principal Sovic! naval ship-:
Meanwhile, authentie Informa tion has revealed the growing dis-yards. couragement of
Japanese militarists in the face of the un- certainty regarding 1 possible embargo of United States and British trade,
.
May Go By Warship
Anti-British Drive
In apprehension of the possibility latives.
The anti-British campaign has
Macao Affected
(SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPII")
the
LATEST
Typhoon Threat
SIGNAL AT TWENTY PAST THREE. THIS
SHANGHAI, Aug. 3 (Domel). Wang Ching-wel has announced his Intention of forming a new Central regime for China.
-The announcement was made this morning in the Chung Hwa Juli Pao", Wang's newspaper in Shanghai,
"Mr. Wang Ching-wel is offering his life for national salvation, in de nanco of all possible hazards," the newspaper states. ›
BY GEORGE RIDD "United Frea" Rian Correspondent DANZIG, Aug. 3, (UP)—A survey THE NO. 1 TYPHOON
HOISTED of the information I have obtained WAS during the past week shows that { MINUTES Danzig has about 14,000 troops of AFTERNOON. By the "Telegraph" Correspondent various types on duty. These include
the regular police. MACAO, Aug. 3-According to reports received here no foreignersed men in the Free Cily under train-
Reports that there are 40,000 urm WANG TO FORM may go to Canion for the time beinging are probably incorrect.
NEW REGIME If this is correct, the order, given My calimate is based on (SPECIAL TO TIHE “TELEGRAPH") by the Japanese naval commander in following figures:
PEIPING. Aug. 2, (UP)The Canton, hus blocked the only remain-
Regular Potion........
approximately 1,000 It has not yet been divulged whe-Canadian Mission's General Hospital ing route open to foreigners travelling The order first reached Macao on
Police Recruits........ ther they will travel aboard a war-at Changteli has been forced to re- between Hongkong and Canton.
turn its Chinese patients to their re- ship or a merchant ship.
approximately 4,000 Monday evening, after the Shirakano
Nazi Eillo Storm Troops 1,000 London Inferences
Maru had been forced to heave to for down
Brown Shirts ....................... in three hours on her journey that the coming military consultations
approximately 8,000 river while Japanese naval units had LONDON, Aug. 2 (T-Ocean)-Re-may rival in duration the tri-power forced the Chinese employees,
In addition, there are several Storm garding anti-British demonstrations political taiks, which are now nearing cluding nurses, to quit the hospital.
This is the hospital' In which aa battle with Chinese forces on the
Troopers and Brown Shirts available PLEASE Turn To Page 11. their fourth month, Soviet officials)
for voluntary duty in In London to-day caustically inquired Canadian woman, Miss Winnie Ship-river banks.
their spare whether the French and Brithley from London, Ontario, died on
Until the order is revoked, foreign-Ume. They are unarmed,
Also present are a number of Ger iwves and children and carry fur she lacked a nurse,
Scattered reports here indicate pass, directly authorising them from man legionnaires who served in the there is an intensified drive against the Japanese naval commander in Spanish Civil War and who tvere the British missions in the interior.Conton to make the journey to Hong- PLEASE Turn To Paga 4.. railways, with a consequent delay in evacuations.
It is understood that some Britonsa British businessman and his family, aro waiting a chance, to evacuato a German doctor and -an American nmyspapermen, who were booked for PARIS, July 31 (AP)-The Parls from Shihchlachung and Talyuan
Chinese in Peiping are beginning Canton on August 2, tound their United States embassy to-day asked the American embassy in Berlin to to leave British employment because possages temporarily cancelled..
On the other hand, it is stated that investigato reports that Mrs. Franz of pressure from the anti-British
Chinese are finding little difficulty in RIFLING a desk at the counter in the American consulate on Lem, an American clitzen, had been faciAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI") securing the necessary passes as the
in a Nazi concentration (SPECIAL
America And Japan Wednesday night, a thief, or thieves, made a haul of $1,287.20, interned
Japanese are anxious for them to re- camp at Dachau. according to a police report issued to day.
It was sold that Lem, a German, WASHINGTON, Aug. 2. (UP), turn to Canton.
conference to-day, The money was not the property the desk by pure mistake, and there had recited how he escaped from the At a press
his wife Mr. Burner Welles, Assistant Secret- of the Consulate, but belonged to a ts evidence to suggest that the thief camp where he asserted is not disclosed, whose identity had prior knowledge of its where has been interned since early May ary of State, revealed that a United Twins Follow Twins and to establishment of various strategic points in Hungary.
LONDON, Aug. 2 (British Wire- less)It was stated in the House
The Canadian Pacifle liner Em-ancers will be accompanied by thotr July 31 n a result of typhus because fers must obtain a special military ol. Commons to-day that no negotia- tions are in progress with the press of Russia left Yokohama at coats. government of Guatemala for the B a.m. to-day and is due at Hong- sale of any part of British Honduras.kong on August 10 at 11 am
$1,287 HAUL FROM U.S. CONSULATE IN H'KONG
inbouts.
American Woman The recent floods have disrupted the kong. Reported Interned.
Half a dozen foreigners, including
NEWTON, Conn.
on charges of carrying anti-Nazi States protest had been presented to
*The second set of twins within 10 Police, are working on the case, but Mr. F. C. Fornes, Jr., has reported propaganda. Lem did not have sny Japan to-day on specific instructions It has not yet been finally establish the affair to the police on behalf of papers proving his identity or the from the State Department.
Queried as to an unofficial news-months was born to Mrs. Birdaryo ed whether a duplicate key was used, the Consulate. When asked by the citizenship of his wife. He aald his or whether the desk was forced open. Telegraph" to-day whether it was wife was the former Lill Harrison, paper report that Tokyo was planning Dean. The additions, enlarged the
PLEASE Turn To Page. 4. family to saven children. -The money, apparently, was left in his money, he replied in the negativa. 25, a native of New Orleans, LA)-
See Back Page For Further Late News
ALLEGED GERMAN OFFER TO PARTITION SLOVAKS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRGAPH"
PARIS, Aug. 2," (UP).-The_newspaper "L'Ordre" reports that Germany has offered to transfer Slovakia to Hungary in exchange for the free passage of German troops through Slovakia
The newspaper states that this is part of a pre-conceived plan to encircle Paland, in order to crush her before the Western Powers would be able to come to her aid. ⠀⠀
It alleges that 400,000 German troops are already concentrated on the Moravian frontiers for eventual action against Poland,,
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