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CONSUL ON JAPANESE INVASION
Manila, Aug. 13. The Chinese Consul General, Mr. C. Kuangson Young, on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the Shonghai hostilitley, 10-day made rndlocast peech over stallon KZRF, 6,140 kilo- cycles, recalling the shooting of
the British Ambassador, Mr. Knatchbull- Hugessen, the bombing of the U.S.S. Pany, and numerous other incidents. He cited The Tanaka memorial, warning that the cuplure of Hainan
STAND
Japanese Policy And Europe
Tokyo, Aug. 17.
The Asahi Shimbun reports that a complete agreement has been reached between Premier Hanuma and Prince Fumimaro Kunoye, President of the Privy Council and Minister without Portfolio, to stick to the decision taken by the Government on lime 5 regardling Japan's policy... towards the European situation,
-Domci.
and the Spratley's were a menice to Rome-Berlin the Philippines.
Mr.
Young anid: "In China, at present Le invading urmies on the whole are at a standstill. The Chi- nesar nubile armies are now within striking distance of Peiping, Shanghai Canton and other
other important cities, Instead of creating a new order in Enst Antu,
CIANO MEETS HITLER
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Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 14, 1939.
TAKES A TOKYO
IN
Refuses To Link Currency Question With Tientsin
STRONG PARLEY
LONDON, Aug. 13 (UP).—It is learned in authorita- tive quarters that Britain has decided to take a strong stand in the Anglo-Japanese discussions at Tokyo.
Britain is prepared, according to this source, to risk the negotiations falling through and will reject the pro- "posal should the Japanese delegates insist on linking the currency question with the question of the policing of Tientsin.
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Britain Supported
be resumed If further instructions came for Sie Robert Craigle after London, Aug. 11.
the military mission had departed Government's consultations with-Reuter. the French and United States Gov-|
ernments on silver and currency "Insufficient Sincerity"
questions and suggestions to the Hel- ++ tish Government by the Japanese are stil proceeding.—iteuter.
Instructions Sent
London, Aug. 11.
חוז
to
duro for national growth, have re-mediately on his arrival in Berchtes-et with safeguards against terrorist, Foreign Minister,
on Saturday. The
the Japanese inilitary
desoin officials have brought about Lon, destruction, death, uncertainty, disorder and
end chas from which the natious generation or
to recover from. The more chada spreads, the longer will be required for recovery, "The Chinese people, who are de- termined there shall be order in their International relationships, and free- sisted the invader faliantly and have anden.
themselves unwaveringly, sacrificed. They will continue to resist, they will continue to sacrifee until the in-Herr vader realises his blunder and leaves their
It is the Chinese people's conviction that the forces of order. Democracy and the freedom of the world should pool their resources to aid them in their Blanie struggle, for this is a strugde not only for China's ini- dependence, but also for sanity.
World
"ly fair means or foul, the Japan- ere invaders wish to wipe out the foreign trade in China. They have succeeded in freezing out
the COITI" merelal interests of third Powers in the Japanese dominated areas. For example, the
trade in American China in 1938. Chinese Imports from the United States last
totalled year
$25.000.000 of which only 17
lin
0!
through the ports under Japan- military domination, whlic more
80% went through Sharigha and ports under Chinese control. The situation is expected to become worse this year."--United Press.
REICH PRESSURE ON HUNGARY IS DENIED
Budapest, Aug. 12. While all the
claim newspapers that Hungary's position is playing an important part in the Ribbentrop Clano conversations, reports that Herr
Ribbentrop von
recently brought pressure to bear on Count Csaky, the Hungarian Foreign Minis- ter, with the object of
of securing the resignation of Count Paul Teleki, the Premier, are officially denied.
L
Commissioner To See Hitler
Paris, Aug. 12.
The newspapers here report that Dr. Kart Burkhardt, ligh Commissioner for the League of Nations in Danzig, has left for Berchtesgaden apparently
bear a plan the Fuehrer has con- ceived for the peaceful settle- ment of lio Free City problem.
Entry Of
Jews To Be Limited
Shanghai, Aug. 12.
Settlement of the International
after August 21;
who are
Tokyo, Aug. 13. After the withdrawal of Japanese military delegates from the parleys, Japanese authorities will agree resumption of the Tokyo conference i The Japanese authorities have an- only when they consider from an in-nounced that no Jewish refugees will The British Foreign. Once has dependent standpoint the British pro- be allowed to selfie.in. the Japanese- abled to Sir Robert Chai pempians as showing "sumleient sincer Count Clano has arrived in Berch-bin detalled Instructions to make his decision he Junched with possible the resumption of negotia-
was understood tegaden, where
It is simultaneously announced that Herr Hitler and Herr von Ribben- tions as speedily as He can.
have been reached at a joint con- the refugees already in residence must ference trop.
between the Foreign Office apply for permission to remain and A Foreign Oflice spokesman "Clano telephoned to the Duce im the instructions were mainly concern-presentatives
said leaders and the Japanese military
those wh
refused permission must leave. Mr. Arita, sun. The Japanese spokesman said there but they are believed to alm deal moned the conference at his officiat was an acute housing shortage ny a with the currency and silver ques-
It result of the 1937 hostilities and, residence yesterday afternoon. tions.
was attended by Major-General moreover, the Jewish population in by the British in September 1938 nate. Mr. Sotonatsu Kato, Minister already one-tenth of the Japanese A fifth Chinese who was arrested Muto, chief Japanese military dele- the Japanese-occupied area, was
Japanese information, is also tur at Large. and Mr. Renzo Sawida, population, and it was feared that surrendered for "internment under Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. friction might occur between the two reasonable safeguards,"
Even if the conference is resum communities. The spokesman explained that the ed after the return to Tientsin of The Japanese measure threatens to case of the four Chinese has been the military delegates, they will not create a serious situation us other dealt With
separately from other be summoned to
negotiations have French Concession, are very sales, and has been regarded entire and unfette Tokyo again all parts of the Settlement as well as the ly from a judicial standpoint.
come to definite conclusions,
crowded. There are already 10,000 He maintained that feir surrender Mr. S. Kuto will he appointed to Jewish refugees in Shanghal and that the decision is not a part of any bargain and conduct negotiations with the British 5,000 mere are expected by the end
was made solely delegates regarding possible resume of the year-Reuter. the legal merits of the new evi-tion of the conference. dence received.-United Press.
Later. "Conversations between Berr Hitter, | *
Coun! and von Ribbentrop Clano began at 2.30 pan. and lested neurly four hour!,
The secne of the talks which may be decisive for peace or war was the Fuehrer's specticular "tea House" oa Kehlstein Mountain near Berchtes- Guests at this fairy-tale for- gaden.
by a tunnel driven into the heart of the mountain and then take a lift 7.000 feet to suminit.
tress approach
the
Count Clano and Herr von Ribben- trop returned to their hotel at Salz- burg after the talks and to-night they peare's "Much Ado about Nothing."- went to the theatre to see Shakes-
Reuter,
Conference To Continue
Munich. Aug. 12.
this afternoon it was announced that the falls between Herr von Ribben- trop and Count Ciano would continue
-morrow, ---Reuter,
Meanwhile, Japanese military le- legates including Major-General Muto ld farewell visits to the War Office and the Foreign Office yesterday as they are leaving Tokyo early Men
Tientsin.
Registration Starting
UVET-
Shanghai, Aug. 12. Mr. Yoshick! Consul-General,
Miura, Japanese has notified the Jewish Refugees Committee and the
re-
No London Surprisc
London. Aug. 13. Discussing the reported new hitch day After nearly four hours discussion in the Tokyo talks, the Sunday Times toorning aboard an aeroplanej German and Italian Consulates-Gen- diplomatic correspondent points out Sir Robert left Tokyo at 5.20 asking them to co-operate in restrict- eral in Shanghai of Japanese plans, that nu confirmation ans reached o'clock yesterday afternoon for Ing the immigration of Jewish London, but it would emue no sur-Hayam, seaside resort near Kama tugces in Shanghai. prise if it is true,
kura to spend the week-end there.
Japanese naval authorities respon- The conversations between
Sir He will return to Tokyo this even-gible for the policing of the affected Robert Craigie Berlin, Aug. 12.
and the Japanese ing-Domci; After to-day's adjournment Count Foreign Office on the matter of safe- Ciano returned to his hotel at Salz-guarding order in Tientsin are with- burg where he appeared three times an the balcony to wave to cheering crowds.
Axis Harmony
Well-informed circles here have reported that the Axis is one hun- dred per cent, in agreement on the policy to be adopted in the event of being involved in war,
Axis Harmony
those
or
area will start next week the regis- tration of Jewish residents. The Jewish Refugees Committee will of reaching agreement.
co-operate and registration will be The organisation of the police in the
Peiping, Aug. 13 It is understood that Japanese
complete by the end of August, International Settlement of Shanghai military authorities have decided on
Those who refuse to register Where incidentally United States
who citizens play a leading role on the measures to be taken in dealing with the registration will be ordered out arrive after completion of Municipal Council has been taken the British Concession in Tientsin on of the Japanese defence sectors. us a model.
the basis of the reports which the The N.Y.K. liners In the European In Shanghal the Japanese obser-military representatives at the Tony service have also decided to discon Informed Nazis and Fascists insist vers are a le to see for themselves conference will submit upon their
tinue transport of Jewish refugees tant neither Italy nor Germany be- that the Settlement Police discharge return to Tientsin.
after the departure of the Hakuzan lleve the Danzig question to be worth their duty in suppressing anti- Circles close to the Japanese init- Maru from Nuples on August 14.-.. war and that neither would invite Japanese activity. Something of the tary authorities intimate that in case Doinel. time they are fully agreed on mea- Tientsin and the new war on such an issue, but at the same same sort has been envisaged for of the Tokyo conference breaking
Trans-Ocean adds that the Japon- Instructions down, the attack on the hosts ese spokesman stated that the Con- sures to meet any "provocation." sent to Sir Robert Craigie should in nature" of the British Concession sular Body had been informed of the United Press.
the British view, clinchi an agree-will be intensified.
Japanese measure but had not replied so far. The Japanese measure 'rals- ment.
Some circles predict that the la-fed various legal questions since 1 But for Japan to link with this tense anti-British agitation will pos- constituted unilateral action affecting purely Anglo-Japanese matter
Xsibly result in a wholesale evacua- foreign nationals--who mainly traneous questions which concern tion of Britons from North China. Germans.
The
to have Japanese claim Sir Robert Resting
authority to take such an action by "right of milltary conquest" of the Selilement urea áffected.
Paris, Aug. 12.
pondent to-day said that the German
Italy To Be Satisfied The Excelsior's Salzburg corres- Foreign Minister relayed to Count other Powers as well, is to put a Domei. Cinno a promise from Herr Hitler brake on the tempo of the whole that Italy would obtain satisfaction | Anglo-Japanese conversations-Rou- in her demands regarding Tunisia, ter.
A further report that Admiral Horthy, the Regent, intended to visit Herr Hitler next week is also denied. Following his visit to Salzburg, Count Csaky
Tokyo, Aug. 13. now visiting the Djibout! and the Suez Canal as soon Regarding the Bith Chinese sus- Reich Minister of Justice at the lat-
Sir Robert Craigie, the British ns the Danzig settlement has been peet Trans-Ocean reports that the Ambassador, left Tokyo yesterday ter's home near Munich, while the completed.
British Government acting on the re- afternoon for Hayama, seaside resort Hungarian naval delegation has gone This promise, the report said, was commendation of its legal advisers near Kamakura, to spend the week- to Dresden to attend the Nazi League made as a bid to chtain Italy's help has instructed the Tientsin Cont scrd. He will return to Tokyo this Congress,
and to force Hungary to enter the slon authorities to surrender him to evening, it is understood.Domel, Only this week, sharp ministerial milliary alliance, thus giving Ger- the Chinese Court on condition that attacks on Hungaring Nazis were many a passage, if needed, against the British Consul General in Tien- made in Parliament, Count Teleki Rumania as the first stroke to Joreetsin shall at all times be enabled to declaring that Hungary would not the Democracies to give way on the tolerate anti-Hungarian propaganda, Danzig Issue-United Press. from whatever direction it came.-- Reuter.
Correspondents Warned
Talks With Hitler
have access to him in order to as- sure himself personally of the pri.
soner's welfare.
Other Powers Concerned
London, Aug. 12.
With regard to the Domei report
Staff Talks Commence
Moscow, Aug. 12.
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Macao Governor Meets His Son
A meeting of only two hours, pro- nbly their last for four years, was allowed the Governor of Macao, His Excellency Senhor Tamagnint Bar- bosa,
and his son when they met in Singapore, says the Singapore Free Press.
A day behind her schedule, the Talma did not arrive until 7 a.m. and a special launch from the quarantine area took young Barbosa ashore f meet his father.
Salzburg, Aug. 13. Count Ciano again visited Ber-
The Governor, returning to Macão Budapest, Aug. 12. chtesgaden this morning to interview
for his fourth term, arrived from Foreign newspaper correspondents Herr Hitler, the conversation lasting here were summoned to the Foreign just under one hour. Thereafter het Mr. S. Kato has declined to re- The first conference of members Europe in a K.L.M. plane; his son sume the Tokyo taiks on the basis of of the Anglo-French military mission British India Line vessel Talrna and urrived from Hongkong by the Ministry and informed that expulsion returned here and lunched with Herr Sir Robert Craigle's latest instruc-and the Soviet military represent-left again in the Dempo. within 24 hours would be the penalty Von Kibbentrop. for sending abroad reports of certain
tions, Renter's Diplomalle Corres- tives took place at the Foreign Count Ciana is expected to leave dent writes rumours with particular reference to Munich this evening with his staff deal primarily
that the instructivas Commissariat this morning,
with the matter of the reports that Germany demanded in a speetti train for Rome.
Presumably, merely the agenda of the resignation of Count Paul Teleki.
safeguarding order in Tientsin. 11 is now revealed that Count The wider questions raised after the forthcoming conversations was The official who made the state-
Clane and Herr Ribbentrop return the blockade had begun were mat- discussed on this occasion. ment added that the orders were ed here from Berchtesgaden
At 10 am, he sailed for Lisbon, lasters which the British Government received direct from Count Teleki-night too late to attend the perfor-has always made plain were not ex-begin before Monday, it is declared. university.
The actual conversations will not where he will spend four years at a Reuter,
mance of Shakespeares Much A40, clusively of interest to these two About Nothing". Instead, Herr Rib- Powers.
On Friday evening, members of the bentrops Lave a dinner at the Hotel. I
British and French military missions This has not been held to bar com- were Marshal' Voroshilov's guests at --Reuter.
pletely the discussion of such matters a dinner which was also attended by in Tokyo, but it has indicated that the Foreign Commissar, M. Molotov. the British viewpoint is supported by Trana-Ocean. the action of other interested Powers who have made known to Japan as well as to Britain the fact that they are in no wise disinterested in these subjects-Reuter.
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Forcing Allianco
London, Aug. 12. Some tense weeks obviously lle ahead in Europe, writes the Sunday Times diplomatie correspondent. Germany appears to be bent pressing military alliance Budapest which will give her the right of transit for German troops
A
on
on
turh Hungary, enabling her to
Plot Against Foreign Trade
to China, con-
Delogates Will Leave'
Tokyo, Aug. 12.
Modernising Navy
Stockholm, Aug 12. The Moscow correspondent, of a the Polish Bank and attack
Chungking, Aug. 12.
newspaper here reports that Britaln through Ruthenia.
The people of Tientsin yesterday
and France will offer their assistanco Hungary would
doubtless be addressed two separate letters to Sir
In modernising the Soviet navy. The promilsed support for her territorial Archibald Clark Kerr and M, Ilenri
navy, although considerably In- claims against Rumania, It remains Cosme, British and French Am-
Mr. S. Kato has rejected the Bri- creased, does not equal the corres to be seen whether even threat bassadors respectively to
tish Ambassador's proposals for the ponding number of British
and of invasion would force Budapest to cerning the Tientsin situation.
resumption of the Anglo-Japanese French vessels which are take this path. In the Regent, The letter to the British envoy de conference, according to Domel, newer. Admiral von Horthy, and the Primeclared that the
which states that Craigle's latest in- anti-British move- | Minister, Dr. Teleki,
Vestructions from London did not touch Hungary
The correspondent says the French| a spontaneo move-
the possesses leaders of resolution.ment of the Chinese
bat
currency question, whereas Japan and British Governments are prepar-} Reuter,
wants a simultaneous agreement on ed to plude models and allied con- by the Japanese designed to drive British Interests out of North China. currency dispute.
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men
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Bucharest, Aug. 13. The King Carot returned in the evening Government to take a stronger policy fused to comply with the British letter urged the British Mr. Kato is also said to have re-
Talks Continuo and later received the Prime Minis against the Japanese. ter, who was able to report a
Ambassador's request for a The
Moscow, Aug. 13. post- letter to the French Ambassa- ponement of the departure of the considerable improvement
Military talks between representa- In the dor pointed Rumano-Bulgarian situation
out that British
and the and Japanese military authorities for tiver of Britain, France in re- French interests in China gard to Bulgarla's claim in southern Identical and must stand or fall to
are Tientsin.
Soviet were resumed this morning and fasted three hours. Henceforth, Dobrudje, Diso the Rumano gethor. If Britain were forced to Hungarian agreement in regard to surrender, French interests would ture was
Mr. Kalo argued that the depar- at' the British leaders : suggestion, two meetings daily raft
a military necessity and there will be traffic on
the river Thetis.very s50011
oro be wiped out--Central that Japan reserved the right to de- until the talks
concluded. Reuter Special,
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